Newark Community Consolidated School District 66 Board of Education met June 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to Order/Moment of Silence/Pledge
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 6:38 PM on June 24, 2019 by President Toftoy at Newark Grade School.
ii. Roll Call
Toftoy present, Davis present, Underhill present, Nicosia present, Walker present, Snyder present, Fordyce present.
III. Audience Participation
A. Public Comment
Thee was no public comment.
B. Recognitions
There were no recognitions.
IV. Action Items:
A. Consent Agenda
1. Regular Session Minutes from May 20, 2019
2. Executive Session Meeting Minutes from May 20, 2019
Underhill moved to approve all items on the consent agenda, Nicosia seconded. There was no discussion. On the question, 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
B. Approval of Financials
Davis moved to approve all financial reports, Walker seconded. Discussion was had. On the question: Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye. Motion carried.
C. Personnel
1. Resignation Snyder
Underhill moved to accept the resignation of C. J. Snyder (4th grade teacher), Snyder seconded. Discussion was had. On the question, 7 ayes, O nays. Motion carried.
2. Resignation Lenci
Walker moved to accept the resignation of Jan Lenci (principal), Nicosia seconded. Discussion was had. On the question, 7 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.
3. Hire Bedford
Underhill moved to hire Katie Bedford as a 3rd/4th grade teacher for the 2019 - 2020 school year, Nicosia seconded. Discussion was had. On the question, Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye. Motion carried.
4. Hire Vienne
Underhill moved to hire Zachary Vienne as a jr. high teacher for the 2019 - 2020 school year, Snyder seconded. Discussion was had. On the question, Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye. Motion carried.
5. Hire Cirino
Davis moved to hire Samantha Cirino as a 2nd grade teacher for the 2019 2020 school year pending the resignation of Miss Skinner. Toftoy seconded. Discussion: Miss Skinner has accepted a position at another school and intends to resign. However her new school board has not yet considered her employment. This is expected shortly. When that school board approves her hiring she will officially tender her resignation to Newark and we will officially hire Miss Cirino to replace her. On the question, Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye. Motion carried.
6. Hire Rayburn
Nicosia moved to hire Brian Rayburn as a custodian for this summer, Walker seconded. Discussion: The summer custodian is to assist in moving classroom furniture and other duties related to preparing the school for the new class year. On the question, Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye. Motion carried.
7. Hire Baldoni
Walker moved to hire Joy Baldoni as a paraprofessional for MJH at $13.39/hr, Davis seconded. Discussion was had. On the question, Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye, motion carried.
8. Hire Nichols
Toftoy moved to hire Kendra Nichols as a paraprofessional at NGS for $13.39/hr, Nicosia seconded. Discussion was had. On the question, Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye, motion carried.
9. Motion to Grant Leave of Absence to Baustian
Davis moved to grant a 1 year leave of absence to Jessica Baustian (science teacher). Walker seconded. Discussion: There was concern over whether or not granting leave would imply an obligation to employ her the following year. Mrs. Turman stated she is not tenured, therefore not entitled to a leave of absence and that Mrs. Baustian understands there is no obligation on the part of the school district to bring her back the following year. Some members of the board remained skeptical. The sense of the board is that Mrs. Baustian should tender her resignation with the understanding that the district would like to hire her back but makes no promise to do so. On the question, Fordyce nay, Toftoy nay, Davis nay, Walker nay, Snyder nay, Underhill nay, Nicosia nay, motion failed, leave of absence is not granted.
10. Motion to Hire Rowe
Davis moved to hire Pam Rowe as principal of NGS for the 2019-2020 school year. Underhill seconded. Discussion: Mrs. Turman stated that Mrs. Rowe, who is presently a teacher at MJH, is certified to be a principal. Her plan is to have Mrs. Rowe be the principal at NGS. Mrs. Turman will take over the duties of principal of MJH, replacing Mrs. Lenci who resigned. On the question, Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye, motion carried.
11. Motion to Hire Ness
Underhill moved to hire Crystal Ness as MJH lunch aide for the 2019 2020 school year at $11.35/hr. Snyder seconded. Discussion was had. On the question, Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye, motion carried.
12. Motion to Hire Woods
Walker moved to hire Crystal Woods as NGS lunch/recess aide for the 2019-2020 school year at $12.15/hr. Toftoy seconded. Discussion was had. On the question, Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye, motion carried.
D. 2018 - 2019 Amended Budget
Fordyce moved to approve the 2018 - 2019 amended budget, Underhill seconded. Discussion was had. On the question, Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye, motion carried.
E. Bus Driver Salaries
Underhill moved to approve the 2019 - 2020 bus driver salary increases as presented. Davis seconded. Discussion was had. On the question, Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye, motion carried.
F. Transfer $50,000 from Education to O & M
Davis moved to permanently transfer $50,000 from the Education Fund to the Operations & Maintenance Fund. Underhill seconded. Discussion: It was noted that prior to the approval of the tax hike referendum money had been borrowed from the O&M Fund to be used in the Education Fund. On the question: Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis, aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye. Motion carried.
G. Approve ISBE District Consolidated Plan
Underhill moved to approve the ISBE District Consolidated Plan for 2019 - 2020. Davis seconded. Discussion: It was explained that the various state funding grants are to be consolidated into a single grant and that the board must approve of a plan to utilize the funds. On the question, 7 ayes, O nays, motion carried
H. 2019 - 2020 School Calendar
Underhill moved to approve a revised 2019 - 2020 school calendar. Nicosia seconded. Discussion was had. On the question, 6 ayes, 1 nay, motion carried.
I. Second Reading Policy Manual Updates
Fordyce moved to approve the 2nd reading of the IASB recommended policy updates. Walker seconded. Discussion was had. On the question, 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
J. Approve Debt Service Payment
Davis moved to approve the debt service payment to Amalgamated Bank before July 15. Underhill seconded. Discussion was had. On the question: Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis, aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye. Motion carried.
K. Approve Payment of End of Year Invoices
Fordyce moved to approve the payment of invoices through Jun 30th. Walker seconded. Discussion was had. On the question: Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis, aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye. Motion carried.
L. Approve Payment of Federal Grant Invoices
Underhill moved to approve the payment of invoices paid from federal grants. Snyder seconded. Discussion was had. On the question: Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis, aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye. Motion carried.
M. Cancel the July Board Meeting
Underhill moved to cancel the July board meeting. Fordyce seconded. Discussion: Concern was voiced that with all the activity occurring over the summer, especially the roofing project, that maybe the July board meeting should not be cancelled. Mrs. Turman stated that she would keep the board apprised of any issues that may arise. On the question, 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
N. Approve Payment of July Bills
Underhill moved to approve the payment of the July bills and have them presented at the August meeting. Nicosia seconded. Discussion was had. On the question: Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis, aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye. Motion carried.
O. Approve Payment of Roofing Contractor Bill
Toftoy moved to approve payment to RB Crowther Roofing for July. Nicosia seconded. Discussion: It was noted that this payment is mostly for cost of materials. On the question: Fordyce aye, Toftoy aye, Davis, aye, Walker aye, Snyder aye, Underhill aye, Nicosia aye. Motion carried.
P. Second Reading Parent - Student Handbook
Fordyce moved to approve the 2nd reading of the Parent - Student Handbook for 2019 - 2020. Snyder seconded. Discussion was had. On the question, 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
Q. Recognize Certain Organizations as School Groups
Nicosia moved to approve sports boosters and parent - teacher organizations being recognized as schools groups of the district. Walker seconded. Discussion: It was noted that this is required for insurance purposes. On the question, 7 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
V. Administrator/Committee Reports
A. MJH Principal/Curriculum Report
Mrs. Turman gave the MJH principal report. Many curriculum related items.
B. Superintendent Report
Mrs. Turman gave the superintendent report. Among the various items, the engineer gave approval to lower the chimney 12 ft. This has been done. New buses to be delivered in July. New mower for MJH. Discussion was had on the disposition of the old one. Auditors to be here July 25th
C. Committee Reports
Policy Committee recommended changes to 4:20 and 4:80.
There were no other reports.
D. Miscellaneous
None
VI. Discussion Items
A. 1st Reading of the Crises Handbook.
B. Sealed bid to auction off old mower.
C. IASB Triple I conference
D. Policy 6:235 - Internet Safety Policy
E. 2019 - 2020 Budget
F. Old Business/Agenda Recommendations
VII. Executive Session
Underhill moved to go into executive session to discuss personnel, Walker seconded. On the question 7 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.
VIII. Action as a Result of Executive Session There was no action as a result of executive session.
IX Board Member Comments
X. Adjournment
Underhill moved to adjourn, Walker seconded. There was no discussion. On the question, 7 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried, meeting was adjourned at 10:11 PM.
http://www.ngsd66.org/files/5615/6831/1170/June_2019_Reg_Session.pdf
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