Princeton High School District #500 Board of Education met June 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The Princeton High School Board of Education, District #500, held a Regular Meeting in the Learning Resource Center. Present: Gary Hanna, Colleen Sailer, Al Taylor, Terry Smallwood, and John Young. Kirk Haring, Superintendent, and Andrew Berlinski, Principal were also in attendance.
President, Colleen Sailer, called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. She welcomed guests and the media. The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance. There was no Public Comment.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda contained Minutes from the May 27, 2020 Regular Monthly Meeting; Monthly Bills; Treasurer’s Reports; IASB annual dues of $3,513; establish Fiscal Year 21 from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021; designate Depositories for School Funds at Central Bank, Heartland Bank and Trust Company, Midland States and Illinois Liquid Asset Fund; Prevailing Wage Resolution; and School Treasurer’s Bond.
Gary Hanna moved to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented, seconded by John Young. The motion carried on a roll call vote: Al Taylor-yes, Terry Smallwood-yes, John Young-yes, Gary Hanna-yes, and Colleen Sailer-yes.
Education and Administration
Assistant Principal’s Report – Mr. Ohlson’s report was reviewed. It included attendance and discipline information for this school year. The attendance rate for 2019-20 was 93%, and 92% in 2018-19. There were 668 disciplinary write-ups in 2019-20, and 565 during the prior school year. There were 116 random substance abuse tests this year with two positive nicotine tests; all other tests were negative.
Principal’s Report – Mr. Berlinski explained modifications to the Lanyard requirements for the Class of 2021. Because the SAT exam was cancelled, the test prep hours requirement has been eliminated to earn off-campus lunch privilege. Incoming Juniors’ grades for this semester determine lanyard eligibility for next year, and students who pass ALL classes this semester earn their lanyard. These changes were communicated with the students and parents in April.
Appreciation was expressed to the staff that produced the alternative, in-person, individual graduation ceremony on June 6th. The graduation video has been disseminated.
Personnel
John Young made the motion, seconded by Terry Smallwood, to approve the following appointments and maternity leave as presented:
Appointment
Brandon Crawford - Head Golf Coach
Janelle Thompson - Assistant Volleyball Coach
Maternity Leave
Vanessa Judd - August 17, 2020 thru October 18, 2020
Roll call: Gary Hanna-yes, Al Taylor-yes, Terry Smallwood-yes, John Young-yes, and Colleen Sailer- yes. Motion passed.
FY21 Board Meeting Dates – The motion to approve the FY21 Board meeting dates as presented was made by Al Taylor, and seconded by Gary Hanna. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
Board of Education Policy Manual Revisions – Gary Hanna made the motion to approve the revised Board of Education polices as presented. Second by John Young. On a roll call vote, the motion was unanimously approved. It is anticipated that amendments will be added in response to the pandemic.
Approval of Order Regarding Scully Petition Directing Detachment and Annexation – The motion to approve the Order Regarding Scully Petition Directing Detachment and Annexation was made by Gary Hanna, seconded by Terry Smallwood. Roll call: John Young-yes, Al Taylor-yes, Terry Smallwood-yes, Gary Hanna- yes, and Colleen Sailer-yes; motion passed.
Approval of Order Regarding Albrecht Farms Petition Directing Detachment and Annexation – John Young made the motion to approve the Order Regarding Albrecht Farms Petition Directing Detachment and Annexation, seconded by Gary Hanna. The motion was approved with a roll call: Al Taylor-yes, Terry Smallwood-yes, Gary Hanna-yes, John Young-yes, and Colleen Sailer-yes; motion passed.
Building and Grounds
The custodial staff was commended on the great condition of the grounds and building. The improvements to the tennis courts will be completed this summer.
Transportation
Approval of Bus Lease – Five buses are at the end of their lease. The motion to approve the five year lease agreement with Central States Bus Sales for four 71 Passenger buses at $12,361 each, and one 77 Passenger bus for $12,590 was made by Gary Hanna, and seconded by Al Taylor. Motion carried on a roll call: Terry Smallwood-yes, John Young-yes, Al Taylor-yes, Gary Hanna-yes, and Colleen Sailer-yes.
Executive Session
There was no Executive Session.
Other Business
PHS Administration is reviewing preliminary directives from the ISBE and IDPH regarding guidelines and requirements for return to instruction in the fall. Many factors will be reviewed and assessed to formulate a plan by mid-July.
Adjourn
The motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. was made by Gary Hanna, seconded by Terry Smallwood, and passed on a roll call vote unanimously approved.
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