Waltham Community Consolidated School District 185 Board of Education met April 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Board President Jim McCabe called the Waltham Elementary School Board meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
Roll Call: Board Members present: Jason Depenbrock, Buffy Hoskins, Kathy Jereb, Nicole Mertes, and Jim McCabe.
Board Members Absent: Skip DeMaso, and Brian Shofner (checked in at 3:30)
Also Present: Mrs. Kristine Eager, Superintendent and Mrs. Melanie Lukacsy, Principal
Visitors via ZOOM: Amber Backus (Teacher Rep), Bonnie Kinzer (District Bookkeeper) and Tom Collins (Shaw Media)
Approval of Consent Agenda: Jason Depenbrock moved, second by Nicole Mertes to approve:
· Regular Special Board March 11, 2020,
· Regular Special Board March 27, 2020,
· District Bills,
· Treasurer’s Report.
Roll Call Vote: “Yeas” – Jason Depenbrock, Buffy Hoskins, Kathy Jereb, Nicole Mertes, Brian Shofner, and Jim McCabe. “Nays” – None. Motion carried with 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Reports, Updates and Informational Items:
5.1 Facilities-the permit issue with the maintenance shed has been completed and posted and Mr. Pinter will be finishing soon; there are still loose ends with the school-a ladder to the roof had metal welds come loose and needed to be fixed; some geo- thermal pumps needed to be replaced; and Jenna from the landscape architect recently had a baby and within a couple weeks the dirt areas will be ready for planting and Mrs. Eager feels the district should scale back on some of the items for the time being.
5.2-5-year Technology Plan-Jason Depenbrock (Committee Chairperson) and Andy Cawley (IT Coordinator) met, discussed and are presenting the Tech Plan. The consensus is to revisit the fee increase each year.
5.3-Registration Fees-All fees, with the exception of the Tech Fee (raised to $30), are staying the same.
5.4-Milk Bid-(Lunch Bid is Tabled)-Eco, Incorporated-Marigold Division is the low bid.
5.5-Optional Student Insurance-Markel will be supplying the optional Student Insurance plans should any of our families need to purchase it.
5.6-3rd Quarter Financials-The District is right on track, and may come in lower due to the school closure.
5.7-Liability, Building & Workman’s Comp Insurance-TABLED
5.8-Graduation Re-Schedule-Mrs. Eager would like to still have 8th grade Graduation, even if in June or July – depending on when school reopens. 8th grade trip is on hold.
5.9-COVID-19 Update-Mrs. Eager updated the board on the current state of the school: Rick and Shaun deep cleaned and are maintaining the grounds; she’s asked everyone to stay home (Bonnie still goes in as her files are all at the school), teachers being asked to disinfect as they go about their rooms if they come in; they are working diligently on the remote learning aspect; Mrs. Hewitt is delivering lunches and there are only a couple families we haven’t been able to connect with.
Other:
Mrs. Eager forewarned the board to be prepared for property taxes as the county clerk’s office is checking on the EAV of the Covia plant which has been idled.
Action Items Prior to Executive Session:
7.1 Approve 5-year Technology Plan:
Buffy Hoskins moved, second by Jason Depenbrock to approve the 5-year Technology Plan as presented with fees to be reviewed annually.
Roll Call Vote: “Yeas” – Jason Depenbrock, Buffy Hoskins, Kathy Jereb, Nicole Mertes, Brian Shofner, and Jim McCabe. “Nays” – None. Motion carried with 6 yeas, 0 nays.
7.2 Approve 2020-2021 Registration Fees:
Jason Depenbrock moved, second by Brian Shofner to approve the 2020-2021 Registration Fees as presented. Motion carried with 6 yeas, 0 nays.
7.3 Approve Liability, Building & Workman’s Comp: Tabled
7.4 Approve HyVee Lunch Bid: Tabled
7.5 Approve Milk Bid:
Buffy Hoskins moved, second by Brian Shofner to approve the 2020-2021 Milk Bid from Eco Inc. -Marigold Division as presented. Motion carried with 6 yeas, 0 nays.
8. Executive Session: Brian Shofner moved, second by Buffy Hoskins to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, performance or dismissal of specific personnel. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) at 4:18 p.m. Motion carried with 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Closed Session Roll Call: Jason Depenbrock, Buffy Hoskins, Kathy Jereb, Nicole Mertes, Brian Shofner, and Jim McCabe
Motion to Return to Open Session: Brian Shofner moved, second by Jason Depenbrock to return Regular Session at 4:41 p.m. Motion carried with 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Action Items After Executive Session: None
Motion to Adjourn: Buffy Hoskins moved, second by Brian Shofner at 4:43 p.m.
Motion carried with 6 yeas, and 0 nays.
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