Dimmick Community Consolidated School District 175 Board of Education met Sept. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Call to Order
President Deb Black called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
Roll call showed members present: Michelle Rich, Gina Mudge, Deb Herz, Heather Seghi and Deb Black. Laurie Ernat and Josh Turigliatti were absent.
Visitors
Samantha Casey of Hopkins and Associates, Teri Rossman, Tara Knauf
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Debbie Herz made a motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Heather Seghi seconded the motion. A voice vote indicated all yeas. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Public Hearing FY’22 Budget
Mr. Linnig provided an overview of the FY’23 Budget. The proposed budget is balanced. The budget reflects a transfer of $750,000 from O&M Fund to the Education Fund to support the shift of the $1.4 million from cash reserves to the investment portfolio for future planning and district financial security. All funds remain in a strong position with adequate fund balances. There were no questions or public comments. The FY’23 Budget awaits approval.
The regular meeting reconvened at 6:37 p.m.
Public Comment
Tara Knauf, the new fourth grade teacher was introduced to the board members. Thank you cards from the staff members for the T-shirts and gift cards.
Consent Agenda
Michelle Rich made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Debbie Herz seconded the motion. Roll call yeas: Rich, Herz, Seghi, Mudge and Black. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Reports and Updates
District Audit FY 2022
Samantha Casey of Hopkins and Associates performed the annual audit and stated there were no significant disagreements or findings in the FY ‘22 audit report. The Financial Profile Score is 4.00. The FY ‘22 audit report awaits approval.
Principal’s Report
Teri Rossman summarized the AIMS Web, IAR and ISA assessment data. The Jr. High students are below the state average. Mrs. Rossman shared how the Jr. High teachers are addressing the areas which the students are having trouble in.
Facilities Report/2023 Maintenance Grant
• The school sign was to be installed today but it has been rescheduled.
• The ROE conducted the annual compliance visit and there were no findings. Mr. Seghi was to be commended for his outstanding work.
• The Flag and banners are hung in the gym. The installation of the mats, touch up painting in the gym are remaining on punch list.
• Mr. Linnig made and mounted temporary cages for the speakers in the gym till a firmer cage can be made.
• The State is offering the maintenance grant again this year and the district will be applying for it.
Policy Updates
The 2nd Reading of Policy 5:125 Person Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct had no recommended changes and this policy awaits approval.
The Other
The School Board Convention is coming up and the members are invited by Bernardi Securities to Howl at the Moon on Friday night, November 18, 2022.
Action Items
Approval of FY’23 Budget
Michelle Rich made a motion to approve the Dimmick Community Consolidated School District #175 Budget FY’23. Gina Mudge seconded the motion. Roll call yeas: Rich, Mudge, Seghi, Herz and Black. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Approval of the FY ’22 Audit
Heather Seghi made a motion to approve the 2022 audit. Debbie Herz seconded the motion. Roll call yeas: Seghi, Herz, Rich, Mudge, Ernat and Black. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Approval of FY ’23 Maintenance Grant Application
Gina Mudge made a motion to approve the 2023 Maintenance Grant Application. Michelle Rich seconded the motion. Roll call yeas: Mudge, Rich, Herz, Seghi and Black. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Approve Policy 5:125
Debbie Herz made a motion to approve the policy 5:125 Person Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct. Heather Seghi seconded the motion. Roll call yeas: Herz, Mudge, Seghi, Rich and Black. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Closed Session
Michelle Rich made a motion to adjourn to closed Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, performance or dismissal of specific employees at 7:07 p.m. Debbie Herz seconded the motion. A voice vote indicated all yeas. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Regular meeting reconvened at 7:08 p.m.
Action Items Following Closed Session
Approval of Employment Recommendations
Heather Seghi made the motion to hire Mrs. Jaime Bazydlo as the 7/8 grade volleyball coach. Debbie Herz seconded the motion. Roll call yeas: Seghi, Herz, Rich, Mudge and Black. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Adjournment
Heather Seghi made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Debbie Herz seconded the motion. A voice vote indicated all yeas. Nays: None. Motion carried.
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