Streator School District No. 44 Board of Education met Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Here are the minutes as provided by Streator School District No. 44:
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL, DISTRICT NO. 44
LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD AT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING IN SAID DISTRICT AT 5:00 P.M. ON TWENTY-FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2017
The President called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and called the roll. Upon the roll being called the following members were physically present: Rob Beck, Carole Brodbeck, David Conner, Barbara Ehling, Michael Holcomb, and Linda Volkman. Kim Holloway was absent with cause.
Board Salutes: Congratulations to the Band-Aids on doing a great job with their Chili dinner fundraiser.
Open Forum: None
A motion was made by Barbara Ehling and seconded by Carole Brodbeck, that the Board approve the agenda as submitted or, if modifications are made, as revised. A roll call vote was taken and those voting "Yea were: Rob Beck, Carole Brodbeck, David Conner, Barbara Ehling, Michael Holcomb and Linda Volkman. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Barbara Ehling and seconded by David Conner, that the Board approve the following items by consent agenda:
6.1.1 Minutes of January 17, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. 6.1.2 Monthly Bills and District Travel for January and February as presented. 6.1.3 Financial Statements as presented.
6.2.1 The FMLA leave of Thomas Newbold, 8th Grade ELA/SS Teacher at Northlawn, beginning Tuesday, November 22, 2016 and until approximately Friday, March 24, 2017, utilizing sick leave days for the requested days.
6.3.1 Accept the resignation of Alanie Rose, Part-time Lunch Hour Supervisor at Northlawn, effective Friday, January 27, 2017.
6.4.1 The employment of Mandi Christmann, Part-time Lunch Hour Supervisor at Northlawn, effective Monday, January 30, 2017. Salary will be set in accordance with the salary schedule.
6.4.2 The employment of Mary Cagley, Part-time Special Education Teacher Aide at Kimes, effective Friday, January 20, 2017. Salary will be set in accordance with the salary schedule.
6.4.3 The employment of Monya Zelenak, Part-time Lunch Hour Supervisor at Northlawn, effective Monday, February 6, 2017. Salary will be set in accordance with the salary schedule. 6.4.4 The employment of Tina Clay, Part-time Lunch Server at Sherman, effective Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Salary will be set in accordance with the Salary Schedule.
6.4.5 The employment of Melissa Nink for the position of School Psychologist Intern at Streator Elementary School District, effective the 2017-2018 School year. Salary will be set at $9,000. 6.4.6 The employment of Megan Theisinger for the postion of Social Worker at Streator Elementary School District, effective the 2017-2018 school year. Salary will be set in accordance with the salary schedule.
A roll call vote was taken and those voting "Yea were: Rob Beck, Carole Brodbeck, David Conner, Barbara Ehling, Michael Holcomb, and Linda Volkman. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Carole Brodbeck and seconded by Barbara Ehling, that the Board receive and file the Curriculum report as contained herein. A roll call vote was taken and those voting "Yea were: Rob Beck, Carole Brodbeck, David Conner, Barbara Ehling, Michael Holcomb and Linda Volkman. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Barbara Ehling and seconded by David Conner, that the Board authorize Collections. A roll call was taken and those voting "Yea were: Rob Beck, Carole Brodbeck, David Conner, Barbara Ehling, Michael Holcomb and Linda Volkman. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Barbara Ehling and seconded by David Conner, that the Board approve the Resolution providing for the transfer of $468,000 Working Cash Funds to the Transportation Fund. A roll call was taken and those voting "Yea were: Rob Beck, Carole Brodbeck, David Conner, Barbara Ehling, Michael . Holcomb and Linda Volkman. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by David Conner and seconded by Rob Beck, to approve the resolution providing for the approval of Fire Prevention and Safety Funds for School Security and Paving Projects. A roll call was taken and those voting "Yea were: Rob Beck, Carole Brodbeck, David Conner, Barbara Ehling, Michael Holcomb and Linda Volkman. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Barbara Ehling and seconded by David Conner to approve the proposed Option 2C school calendar for the 2017-2018 school year as presented. A roll call was taken and those voting "Yea were: Rob Beck, Carole Brodbeck, David Conner, Barbara Ehling, Michael Holcomb and Linda Volkman. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by David Conner and seconded by Carole Brodbeck, to accept the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent Report. A roll call was taken and those voting "Yea were: Rob Beck, Carole Brodbeck, David Conner, Barbara Ehling, Michael Holcomb and Linda Volkman. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Rob Beck and seconded by David Conner, that the Board enter into executive session. A roll call vote was taken and those voting "Yea were: Rob Beck, Carole Brodbeck, David Conner, Barbara Ehling, Michael Holcomb and Linda Volkman. The motion carried unanimously and at 5:37 p.m. the President declared the meeting in closed session.
A motion was made by Rob Beck and seconded by David Conner, that the Board return to open session. A roll call vote was taken and those voting "Yea were: Rob Beck, Carole Brodbeck, David Conner, Barbara Ehling, Michael Holcomb and Linda Volkman. The motion carried unanimously and at 6:51 p.m. the President declared the meeting back in open session.
A motion was made by Barbara Ehling and seconded by David Conner, that the Board adjourn the regular meeting of the Streator Elementary Board of Education District #44. A roll call vote was taken and those voting "Yea were: Rob Beck, Carole Brodbeck, David Conner, Barbara Ehling, Michael Holcomb and Linda Volkman. The motion carried unanimously and at 6:52 p.m. the President declared the meeting adjourned to March 21, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
RESOLUTION FOR FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY FUNDS FOR SECURITY KR PAVING PROJECTS
BD.APPROVES 2017-2018 SCHOOL CALENDAR
BD. ACCEPTS SUPER/ASST. SUPER REPORT CONT.
BD. ENTERS EXECUTIVE SESSION
BD. RETURNS TO OPEN SESSION
BID. ADJOURNS TO MARCH 21 AT 5:00 P.M.