Newark Community High School District 18 Board of Education met Thursday, May 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
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NEWARK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 18 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
May 16, 2019
The regular monthly meeting of the Newark Community High School District #18 Board of Education was called to order by President Chapman at 6:33 p.m. in the Learning Resource Center with Superintendent Smith present and Principal Still present.
Roll call was taken showing the following board members present: Chapman, Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs.
Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson
Visitors: None
Communications: Superintendent Smith shared with the Board what a wonderful evening the Top 10 Banquet was.
A motion was made by Friestad and seconded by Jacobs to approve the consent agenda: the regular minutes of the April 18, 2019; approval of agenda; financial reports as of April 30, 2019 and the bills and requisitions as presented.
Voting Aye: Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson Motion carried
The board went over the financial reports as of May 16, 2019:
April 2019, Treasurer's Report
• Education Fund: $190,906.76
• Operations and Maintenance Funds: $24,965.37
• Transportation Fund: $18,508.16
• IMRF/SOC Fund: $9,388.04. Tort: $8,313.99
April 2019 payrolls in the amount of: $117,919.51 And Financial Reports, May 2019 List of Bills amounting to:
• Education Fund: $33,202.11
• Operations and Maintenance Fund: $8,143.14
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• Transportation Fund: $4,649.14
• Life Safety: $23,614.20
• May 2019 payrolls in the amount of: $177,457.74 And Extra Board bills for May:
• Education Fund: $2,981.93
• Operations and Maintenance Fund: $1,050.32
• Transportation Fund: $1,552.31
Life Safety: $59.84
Board Business:
A. Amended Budget:
The Amended Budget is on public display in the office of Newark Community High School
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Friestad to put the Amended Budget on display for approval in June.
Voting Aye: Friestad, Jacobs, Fletcher, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson Motion carried.
B. Set Board governance meeting:
A motion was made by Jacobs and seconded by Fletcher to approve the Governance Meeting and the Regular Board Meeting for July 18, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
in the LRC.
Voting Aye: Jacobs, Fletcher, Friestad, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson Motion carried
C. Appoint IVVC Representative:
A motion was made by Friestad and seconded by Jacobs to approve Jean Fletcher as the IVVC Representative.
Voting Aye: Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson
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Motion carried.
D. PMA Reauthorization Resolution:
A motion was made by Jacobs and seconded by Friestad to approve the PMA Reauthorization Resolution.
Voting Aye: Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson Motion carried
E. Early Graduation Request:
A motion was made by Friestad and seconded by Fletcher to approve a student's early Graduation in December 2020
Voting Aye: Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson Motion carried
F. Committee Meeting Updates:
Three agendas from the committee meeting were reviewed and discussed. 1. Finance 2. B&G 3. Policy
G. Committee Assignments:
Superintendent Smith asked the Board members to list their top 3 choices of a committee they would like to be a part of.
H. Board Yearly Calendar:
Superintendent Smith presented the final draft of the 2019-2020 Board Meeting Calendar. She will add the July 18, 2019 meeting to this final Calendar.
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Jacobs to approve the 2019 2020 Board meeting calendar with July 18, 2019 added to the final calendar.
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Voting Aye: Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson Motion carried
I. 2019-2020 Preliminary Budget:
Superintendent Smith will provide the Board with a tentative budget and she asks the Board to tentatively pass the 2019-2020 budget in June or July.
J. Graduation Update:
Superintendent Smith reminded the board members that Graduation is on May 24, 2019.
K. Triple III School Board Convention:
Superintendent Smith opened up the discussion on attending the School Board Convention in November. A final decision will be made in June.
L. Principal Report:
1. IVVC award night was held and Austin Fletcher was recognized as
the top student of the year for Welding 2. 2. Prom was a huge success. The kids loved the Prom Walk. 3. Band and Choir concerts went well.
M. Summer Projects Recap:
1. Office in the Band/Chorus Room 2. Floor Upgrades in the Band/ Chorus Room 3. Classroom Wood Floors Refinished 4. Yearly Maintenance and Cleaning
N. Various Informational:
1. Teacher and Staff Appreciation week:
This was a wonderful week. We had bagels, donuts, snacks, and a lunch from Salsa Verde. All provided by Boosters, Superintendent Smith and Principal Still
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2. May/June Calendar 3. Board and Administrator Handout 4. IASB Three Rivers Meeting – June 4, 2019 - NGS
A motion was made by Friestad and seconded by Jacobs to go into closed session at 7:20 p.m. to review the closed session minutes of the regular board meeting on April 18, 2019 (SILCS 120/2/(C) 21); School personnel matters (As per the Illinois Open Meeting Act) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Newark Community High Schools (5ILCS 120/2 (C) (1)); Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees (5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (2)).
Voice Vote: All Ayes Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson Motion carried.
The regular board meeting reconvened at 8:38 p.m.
Roll call was taken showing the following board members in attendance Jacobs, Fletcher, Friestad, Chapman. Absent Kunkel, Smith, Thompson
A motion was made by Jacobs and seconded by Friestad to approve the closed session board minutes for April 18, 2019.
Voice Vote: Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson Motion carried.
A motion was made by Friestad and seconded by Jacobs to accept the letter of resignation from Jordan Rosati as the Cheerleading coach effective at the end of June, 2019.
Voting Aye: Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson Motion carried.
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Jacobs to approve a 3% raise for non-certified staff members effective July 1, 2019.
Voting Aye: Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Friestad and seconded by Jacobs to approve an hourly rate of $11.29 for Denise Stewart as a bus aide for the 2019-2020 school year.
Voting Aye: Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson Motion carried.
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Jacobs to ratify the 5 year contract with the Newark High School Education Association as presented.
Voting Aye: Friestad, Jacobs, Fletcher, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson Motion carried.
A motion was made by Friestad and seconded by Jacobs to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
Voice Vote: All Ayes No Nays Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Thompson
Motion carried.
http://www.newarkhs.k12.il.us/pdf/minutes/2019/may-min.pdf
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