Illinois Valley Times

Streator Elementary School District No. 44 Board of Education met Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Here are the minutes as provided by Streator ESD 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 SAD DISTRICT AT 5:00 P.M. ON THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF JANUARY, 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: Linda Volkman stated the 8th grade boys basketball team placed 2nd in the Starved Rock conference. She also welcomed everyone back and thanked everyone for coming back.

Open Forum: Jan Urbance shared the letter from Dr. Wilkinson about the results of his investigation of harassment complaints by another teacher. She wanted to make sure the information was shared in public and with the Board.

A motion was made by Carole Brodbeck and seconded by Michael Holcomb, 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 con

Sent agenda:

Minutes of December 13, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Monthly Bills for December and January as presented.

Financial Statements as presented. The employment of Deb Wakeman as Part-Time Teacher Aide at Northlawn, effective Monday, January 2, 2017. Salary will be set in accordance with the salary schedule. The employment of Felicia Huber as Part-Time Lunch Hour Supervisor at Centennial, effective Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Salary will be set in accordance with the salary schedule.

ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR MTG.

BOARD SALUTES

OPEN FORUM

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BD.APPROVES CONSENT AGENDA

6.2.3 The employment of Mary LeRette as Special Education Teacher at Northlawn, effective Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Salary will be set in accordance with the salary schedule.

6.2.4 The employment of Heather Harcharik as Part Time Teacher Aide at Northlawn, effective Tuesday, January 17, 2017. 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 David Conner and seconded by Barbara Ehling, for the Appointment of the Superintendent to Prepare the FY2018 Budget. A roll call vote was taken and those voting "Yea were: Rob Beck, Carole Brodbeck, Dave Conner, Barbara Ehling, Michael Holcomb and Linda Volkman. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by David Conner and seconded by Carole Brodbeck for the approval of the resolution providing for the issue of $1,000,000 Taxable General Obligation School Bonds, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the district. 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 David Conner and seconded by Michael Holcomb to approve the sixty-three month contract with WALZ Label & Mailing Systems to provide the school district with postage services as presented. 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 to approve the sixty month contract with Eschool News to provide the district with website hosting and emergency contact services as presented. 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 David Conner and seconded by Barbara Ehling that the Board approve the contract with Zobrio to upgrade the school district's computer network backbone as presented. 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 Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent Report as submitted. 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.

The Board discussed information from IASB. They are seeking proposals for presenting at the next School Board convention held November 2017.

A motion was made by David Conner and seconded by Carole Brodbeck, 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 5:21 p.m., the President declared the meeting in closed session.

A motion was made by David Conner and seconded by Carole Brodbeck, 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 5:54 p.m. the President declared the meeting back in open sesS.O.

A motion was made by Michael Holcomb and seconded by Rob Beck, 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 5:55 p.m. the President declared the meeting adjourned to February 21, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

BD APPROVED WEB HOSTING & EMERG. CONTRACT CONT.

BD APPROVED DIST, COMPUTER NETWORK BACK BONE UPGRADE CONTRACT

BD. ACCEPTS THE SUPR/ASSIST. SUPR. REPORT

BD. DISCUSSED ASB CALL FOR PROPOSALS

BD. ENTERS INTO CLOSED SESSION

BD. RETURNS TO OPEN SESSION

BD. ADJOURNS TO FEB 21 AT 5:00 P.M.