Illinois Valley Times

Princeton Elementary School District 115 Board of Education met July 24.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

The regular meeting of the Princeton Elementary District #115 Board of Education was held Monday, July 24, 2017, at Logan Jr. High. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Judd Lusher. The roll was called with the following members in attendance: Steve Bouslog (electronically for portion of the meeting), Mark Frank, Doris Hamilton and Terry O’Neil. J.P. Aley and Elizabeth Arkels were absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Superintendent Tim Smith and Recording Secretary Lisa Bettner were also in attendance. Administrator J.D. Orwig and members Ed Waca, Charlie Waca, and Cecille Gerber of the Tiskilwa Historical Society were present as well.

Agenda Amendments: Mr. O’Neil made a motion, second by Mr. Frank, to amend the agenda and move the Action Items to the beginning of the meeting. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent.

Public Participation: None.

Program / Recognition: None.

Approval of Agenda: Motion made by Mr. Frank, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the amended Agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items: Motion made by Mr. Frank, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.

Administrative/Staff Presentation: Mr. Smith asked the members of the Tiskilwa Historical Society to answer any questions regarding the proposal of Princeton Elementary deeding the property adjacent to Reagan Middle School on Galena Street in Tiskilwa. Tiskilwa Historical Society recently acquired the American Legion building that sits on the property to the North of the School. The property is owned by Princeton Elementary Schools according to a lease agreement that is several years old. Attorney Walt Zukowski has been contacted regarding the transaction.

Superintendent’s Report:

Mr. Smith gave the end of fiscal year, June 30 (unaudited) reports. Ending balance was $2,483,062.20, as compared to a year ago at $2,969,212.53. We did not need to use any Tax Anticipation Warrants. The state owes $398,154 to us in the Education Fund and $109,903 in the Transportation Fund at this time.

Mr. Smith also spoke about the Senate Bill regarding the education formula that has passed both the House and Senate. The Bill has not reached the Governor’s desk at this time. Mr. Smith explained the details of the Bill, and what it may mean as far as additional funding for Princeton Elementary in the future.

Informational Items: The I.A.S.B. Starved Rock Meeting is scheduled for October 12 at Ottawa High School. Mr. Smith informed the Board of the meeting date, and will give them more details when available.

Mr. Smith also let the Board know that he spoke with Laura Martinez, Field Service Representative, regarding a Board Self-Evaluation. She is recommending a governance review instead. Possible dates being considered are; October 10, 17, 18, and 19.

Action Items:

Mr. Frank made a motion, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the hiring of Ellen Ringenberg, as the District Transportation Secretary. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.

Motion made by Mr. Frank, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the hiring of Lori Atilano, as Logan Secretary. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.

Motion made by Mr. Frank, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the hiring of Megan Doty, as First Grade Teacher. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.

Motion made by Mr. Frank, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the hiring of Sarah Shipp, as a Paraprofessional at Lincoln Elementary. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.

Mr. O’Neil made a motion, second by Mr. Frank, to make a motion to accept the Retirement of Marcia Blessman, effective June 2021, with congratulations. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.

Motion made by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to accept the resignation of Ashley Lambert, Paraprofessional at Douglas, with regret. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion made by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the Treasurer’s Bond in the amount of $1,348. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.

Motion made by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the purchase of a 2017 School Bus Vehicle, totaling $56,095.41, to be paid over a three year period. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Frank abstained. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.

Motion made by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. Frank, to approve the request of the Tiskilwa Historical Society to deed the property adjacent to Reagan Middle School. Discussion held. Questions answered. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.

Mr. Bouslog was excused from the meeting at 5:42 p.m. via electronically.

Future District / Board Considerations: None.

Adjournment:

Motion made by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.

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