Gallatin County Community Unit School District #7

Page #1 Gallatin County School District #7 Board Meeting Date September 17, 2015 Time 7:10 p.m.

GALLATIN COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #7

MINUTES OF BOARD MEETNG September 17, 2015 LOCATION Gallatin County Educational Complex, 5175 Highway 13, Junction IL 62954, HS Library TIME 7:10 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT

Steve Galt Gary Clayton (Presiding Officer) Rob Wood

Olivia Bradley

Richard Case

Wes Henson

Matt Seely

Lucinda Schmitt, (Superintendent of Schools)

Gallatin County School Board Meeting Gallatin County High School Library September 17, 2015 at 7:10 p.m.

The Gallatin County School Board met on September 17, 2015, at 7:10 p.m. in the high school library at the Gallatin County Education Complex, 5175 Highway 13, Junction, Illinois 62954.President, Steve Galt, called the regular meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

Those present were: Steve Galt, Rob Wood, Matt Seely, Olivia Bradley, Wes Henson, and Richard Case

Those absent were: Gary Clayton

--- Motion by Olivia Bradley, second by Rob Wood for approval of consent agenda with corrections to the minutes as presented. In a roll call vote, MOTION CARRIED 6 - 0: VOTING: Steve Galt, yes; Richard Case, yes; Olivia Bradley, yes; Matt Seely, yes; Wes Henson, yes; and Rob Wood, yes.

The board heard a retirement letter from Lucinda Awalt effective December 18, 2015.

--- Motion by Richard Case, second by Rob Wood to accept the retirement of Lucinda Awalt effective December 18, 2015. In a roll call vote MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: VOTING: Richard Case, yes; Olivia Bradley, yes; Wes Henson, yes; Rob Wood, yes; Matt Seely, yes; and Steve Galt, yes.

The board heard a request for leave letter from Bonnie “Linda” Lane.

--- Motion by Matt Seely, second by Richard Case to approve the Medical Leave request from Bonnie “Linda” Lane for the remainder of the 2015 – 2016 school year. In a roll call vote MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: VOTING: Steve Galt, yes; Richard Case, yes; Matt Seely, yes; Olivia Bradley, yes; Rob Wood, yes; and Wes Henson, yes.

Approval: Steve Galt

Olivia Bradley

1 Page #2 Gallatin County School District #7 Board Meeting Date September 17, 2015 Time 7:10 p.m. The board heard a request for resignation/retirement from Bonnie “Linda” Lane at the end of the 2016 school year.

--- Motion by Olivia Bradley, second by Rob Wood to accept the resignation/retirement of Bonnie “Linda” Lane at the end of the 2016 school year. In a roll call vote MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: VOTING: Olivia Bradley, Rob Wood, yes; Steve Galt, yes; Richard Case, yes; Wes Henson, yes; and Matt Seely, yes.

The board heard the Superintendent’s Report given by Mrs. Schmitt, stating:

The school year has gotten off to a good start. I would like to compliment all of the teachers and staff for all of their hard work. The Open House was a huge success. I would like to thank Ms. Bean and her journalism class for making the 25th year handouts that compared our first year in this school – 1991 to this year.

Due to several new students on one bus route, we are changing a few of the bus routes to alleviate the overcrowding. This will begin Monday, September 21st.

The brick marquis at the front of the building and along the entrance to the school are in need of repairs. The one in front of the gym entrance had to be completely redone. It had deteriorated too much to be repaired. The others will have to be tuck pointed and a cap put on top to help keep out moisture. Lonnie Lane has been working on them.

I submitted the Truant and Optional Education Program (TAOEP) Grant again this year and we have received it. It funds our truancy interventionist, part of an aide’s salary, and part of our social worker’s salary to help curb truancy.

I would like to commend Jordana Scher and Lisa Montgomery for securing the $5,000.00 Student Achievement Grant from NEA Foundation. It will be used for an Interactive Smartboard, musical instruments-such as recorders, and 5 I-pads with keyboards for music.

SIC would like to have banners in our high school and junior high gymnasiums. They are willing to compensate the school for displaying the banners each year.

The annual teacher in-service will be Friday, October 9th. In the morning, the teachers and staff will do on-line professional development. The Regional Office of Education will also be here to assist with any questions on logging their professional development. We will also conduct our annual state mandated law enforcement drill in the afternoon.

There is no school on Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day.

The Great American Shake Out (Earthquake Drill) is October 15, at 10:15 a.m.

The board heard the Junior High/Elementary Principal’s Report given by Mrs. Schmitt.

The elementary and junior high have started off with a really good start to the school year.

Elementary and Junior High pictures are Thursday, October 15th.

The junior high athletic teams have been doing well.

The Back to School Dance for 6th – 8th graders is Friday, September 25th.

The 6th Annual St. Jude’s 3 Mile Run/Walk is next Saturday, September 26th. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the run/walk beginning at 9:00 a.m., followed by a BBQ luncheon.

The board heard the High School Principal’s Report given by Mrs. Schmitt.

High School Student Council Red Cross Blood Drive is set for Wednesday, September 30, from 10 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the high school gym.

Lifetouch will be here October 8th to take high school pictures.

2 Page #3 Gallatin County School District #7 Board Meeting Date September 17, 2015 Time 7:10 p.m.

--- Motion by Wes Henson, second by Richard Case to approve the Administrator Reports as presented. In a roll call vote MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: VOTING: Olivia Bradley, yes; Richard Case, yes; Rob Wood, yes; Wes Henson, yes; Matt Seely, yes; and Steve Galt, yes.

OLD BUSINESS was tabled until later in the meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

--- Motion by Rob Wood, second by Wes Henson to approve the 2015 – 2016 school budget. In a roll call vote MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: VOTING: Wes Henson, yes; Olivia Bradley, yes; Matt Seely, yes; Richard Case, yes; Steve Galt, yes; and Rob Wood, yes.

--- Motion by Wes Henson, second by Olivia Bradley approve the Application for Recognition of Schools. In a roll call vote MOTION CARRIED: 6 – 0: VOTING: Matt Seely, yes; Wes Henson, yes; Rob Wood, yes; Steve Galt, yes; Richard Case, yes; and Olivia Bradley, yes.

--- Motion by Wes Henson, second by Richard Case to move $1,543,999.00 from the checking to savings account. In a roll call vote, MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: VOTING: Richard Case, yes; Matt Seely, yes; Wes Henson, yes; Rob Wood, yes; Olivia Bradley, yes; and Steve Galt, yes.

--- Motion by Richard Case, second by Matt Seely to transfer $12,321.69 from the Daisy Hardy Fund to the Building Fund. In a roll call vote MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: VOTING: Rob Wood, yes; Matt Seely, yes; Olivia Bradley, yes; Steve Galt, yes; Richard Case, yes; and Wes Henson, yes.

Mrs. Schmitt addressed the board with information about the Student Count.

Mrs. Schmitt addressed the board with information about the upcoming Farm Bid.

--- Motion by Wes Henson, second by Rob Wood to approve the 1st reading of Policy Manual Updates 2:160 – 8:80. In a roll call vote MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: Steve Galt, yes; Wes Henson, yes; Richard Case, yes; Olivia Bradley, yes; Matt Seely, yes; and Rob Wood, yes.

OLD BUSINESS:

Angie Hampton addressed the board with requests and references to her report to the board during the last board meeting and answering questions previously asked.

--- Motion by Richard Case, second by Wes Henson to waive the Wellness Center Board’s rental fee. In a roll call vote MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: VOTING: Matt Seely, yes; Olivia Bradley, yes; Steve Galt, yes; Richard Case, yes; Rob Wood, yes; and Wes Henson, yes.

--- Motion by Richard Case, second by Rob Wood to sustain Jenni Robinson as a Family Resource Developer through the Egyptian Health Department at a cost of $5,000. In a roll call vote MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: Rob Wood, yes; Steve Galt, yes; Olivia Bradley, yes; Richard Case, yes; Wes Henson, yes; and Matt Seely, yes.

Continuation of NEW BUSINESS:

Greg McCalley, a member of the district’s auditing firm presented the board with the 2014 – 2015 Audit Report.

--- Motion by Wes Henson, second by Matt Seely to accept and approve the 2014 – 2015 Audit Report presented by Greg McCalley. In a roll call vote, MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: VOTING: Matt Seely, yes; Wes Henson, yes; Rob Wood, yes; Richard Case, yes; Olivia Bradley, yes; and Steve Galt, yes.

--- Motion by Richard Case, second by Wes Henson to employ Jennifer Bean as the Yearbook Sponsor. In a roll call vote, MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: VOTING: Richard Case, yes; Matt Seely, yes; Olivia Bradley, yes; Steve Galt, yes; Wes Henson, yes; and Rob Wood, yes.

3 Page #4 Gallatin County School District #7 Board Meeting Date September 17, 2015 Time 7:10 p.m.

--- Motion by Richard Case, second by Wes Henson to employ Scottie Sauls for approximately 100 days as the Truancy Interventionist to be paid for out of a grant. In a roll call vote, MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: VOTING: Steve Galt, yes; Rob Wood, yes; Matt Seely, yes; Richard Case, yes; Olivia Bradley, yes; and Wes Henson, yes.

--- Motion by Wes Henson, second by Rob Wood to into executive session at 7:59 p.m. in compliance with 5ILCS 120/2C stating: Executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity – 5ILCS 10/1(1). (NOTE: An independent contractor is not an “employee” within the meaning of the Act. 5ILCS 120/2(d) In a roll call vote, MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: VOTING: Olivia Bradley, yes; Matt Seely, yes; Rob Wood, yes; Richard Case, yes; Wes Henson, yes; and Steve Galt, yes.

--- Motion by Richard Case, second by Olivia Bradley to move from executive session at 8:20 p.m. In a roll call vote, MOTION CARRIED: 6 – 0: VOTING: Wes Henson, yes; Richard Case, yes; Olivia Bradley, yes; Rob Wood, yes; Steve Galt, yes; and Matt Seely, yes.

--- Motion by Rob Wood, second by Richard Case to accept the minutes of closed session as presented in closed session. In a roll call vote, MOTION CARRIED 6 – 0: VOTING: Rob Wood, yes; Richard Case, yes; Olivia Bradley, yes; Matt Seely, yes; Wes Henson, yes; and Steve Galt, yes.

--- Motion by Richard Case, second by Olivia Bradley to employ Denny Anderton as the Junior High JV basketball coach. In a roll call vote, MOTION CARRIED 5 – 0: VOTING: Rob Wood, yes; Wes Henson, yes; Richard Case, yes; Matt Seely, abstain; Steve Galt, yes, and Olivia Bradley, yes.

Becky Newton addressed the board with concerns over the class sizes and scheduling.

--- Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Olivia Bradley, second by Rob Wood at 8:37 p.m. MOTION CARRIED by acclamation.