Newark Community High School District 18 Board of Education met Aug. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The regular monthly meeting of the Newark Community High School District #18 Board of Education was called to order by President Chapman at 6:34 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, Jacobs, Thompson.
Absent: Friestad, Kunkel, Smith
Visitors: None
Communications: None
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Jacobs to approve the consent agenda: the regular minutes of the July 18, 2019; approval of agenda; financial reports as of July 31, 2019 and the bills and requisitions as presented.
Voting Aye: Fletcher, Jacobs, Thompson, Chapman
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Friestad, Kunkel, Smith
Motion carried.
The board went over the financial reports as of August 15, 2019:
July 2019, Treasurer's Report
• Education Fund: $219,664.06.
• Operations and Maintenance Funds: $41,068.20
• Transportation Fund: $121,497.18
• IMRF/SOC Fund: $7,024.43
• Tort: $37,827.67
• Fire Life Safety: $8,893.15
July 2019 payrolls in the amount of: $103,536.66
And Financial Reports, August 2019 List of Bills amounting to:
• Education Fund: $47,393.46
• Operations and Maintenance Fund: $33,749.67
• Transportation Fund: $1,234.10
• Tort: $8,905.00
• Fire Life Safety: $5,000.00
• August 2019 payrolls in the amount of: $123,768.79
And Extra Board bills for August:
• Education Fund: $2,323.40.
• Operations and Maintenance Fund: $1,245.95
Board Business
It is Superintendent Smith's recommendation to approve our Risk Management Plan as presented.
A motion was made by Jacobs and seconded by Thompson to approve the Risk Management plan as presented.
Voting Aye: Jacobs, Thompson, Fletcher, Chapman Voting Nye: None Absent: Friestad, Kunkel, Smith Motion carried.
Superintendent Smith included an updated tentative budget for the boards review.
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Jacobs to approve the tentative budget.
Voting Aye: 4 Ayes
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Friestad
Motion carried.
Superintendent Smith informed the Board of Formal Public Hearings that needed to be set for September 19, 2019 meeting.
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Thompson to set two Formal Public Hearings for September 19, 2019 at 6:15.
Voting Aye: Thompson, Fletcher, Jacobs, Chapman
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Friestad
Motion carried.
Regarding Board Goals Superintendent Smith attached a copy of the goals that were developed at the July meeting and would like to have the goals approved.
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Jacobs to approve the Board Goals for 2019-2020.
Voting Aye: Thompson, Fletcher, Jacobs, Chapman
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Kunkel, Smith Friestad
Motion carried.
Registration Update:
Per Superintendent Smith we may be adding 8 students to our school. Our special education numbers may change and our budget may have to reflect that.
Superintendent Smith is recommending the Board increase the rates for substitute pay.
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Thompson to increase the Substitute pay from $90.00 to $100.00.
Voting Aye: Thompson, Fletcher, Jacobs, Chapman
Voting: Nay: None
Absent: Kunkel, Smith Friestad
Motion carried.
Superintendent Smith presented to the Board a suggested increased rate of pay for Athletic Workers.
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Jacobs to increase the athletic worker pay from $25.00 per game to $32.50.
Voting Aye: Fletcher, Jacobs, Thompson, Chapman
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Friestad
Motion carried.
Memo of Understanding was presented to the board for the extended contract for our Ag. Teacher. If the state does not provide the grant, the extended contract is reduced by 20 days. A motion was made by Jacobs and seconded by Thompson to approve the Memo of Understanding.
Voting Aye: Jacobs, Thompson, Fletcher, Chapman
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Friestad
Motion carried.
The Board was presented with a Shared Service Contract with NGS to share a Chorus teacher.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Fletcher to approve the Shared Services Contract with NGS.
Voting Aye: Jacobs, Thompson, Fletcher, Chapman
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Kunkel, Smith, Friestad
Motion carried
Member Kunkel arrived at 7:20
Principals Report:
• AP results – were very good.
• Freshman Orientation (What it means to be a Norseman)
• PLC focus this year: Book Study, Engagement, PSAT/SAT improvement,
Flexible Learning and Curriculum Alignment
Informational Items/Handouts:
•. Board and Administrator Handout
• August and September Calendars Handouts
• School Board Convention Handout
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Jacobs to go into closed session at 7:26 p.m. to review the closed session minutes on July 18, 2019 (5ILCS 120/2/(c) 21); Destruction of Audio Recordings of Closed Session from July 2017-December 2018 (5 ILCS 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 School (5İLCS 120/2 (c)(1)).
Voice Vote: 5 Ayes
Voting Nay: 0 Nays
Absent: Smith, Friestad
Motion carried.
The regular board meeting reconvened at 7:57 p.m.
Roll call was taken showing the following board members in attendance:
Thompson, Fletcher, Jacobs, Kunkel, Chapman. Absent Smith, Friestad.
A motion was made by Jacobs and seconded by Fletcher to approve the closed session board minutes for July 18, 2019.
Voice Vote: 5 Ayes
Voting Nay: 0 Nays
Absent: Smith, Friestad
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Jacobs to approve the destruction of audio recordings of all closed session minutes from July 2017 through December 2018.
Voting Aye: 5 Ayes
Voting Nay: 0 Nays
Absent: Smith, Friestad
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacobs and seconded by Fletcher to accept the letter of resignation from Alyssa Olin as a class sponsor effective July 25, 2019.
Voting Aye: 5 Ayes
Voting Nay: 0 Nays
Absent: Smith, Friestad
Motion carried
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Jacobs to accept the letter of resignation from Dawn Schultz as the transportation director effective August 26th if a suitable replacement is appointed.
Voting Aye: 5 Ayes
Voting Nay: 0 Nays
Absent: Smith, Friestad
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacobs and seconded by Fletcher to approve Brittany Prentice as a paraprofessional for the 2019-2020 school year at a hourly rate of $14.00 per hour.
Voting Aye: 5 Ayes
Voting Nay: 0 Nays
Absent: Smith, Friestad
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacobs and seconded by Fletcher to approve Brittany Prentice as the Athletic trainer for the 2019-2020 school year at a stipend of $11,000
Voting Aye: 5 Ayes
Voting Nay: 0 Nays
Absent: Smith, Friestad
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacobs and seconded by Fletcher to approve Brittany Prentice as a class sponsor for the 2019-2020 school year at a stipend of $1,560.44.
Voting Aye: 5 Ayes
Voting Nay: 0 Nays
Absent: Smith, Friestad
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Jacobs to approve all teacher contracts as presented.
Voting Aye: 5 Ayes
Voting Nay: 0 Nays
Absent: Smith, Friestad Motion carried.
Upcoming Action Items, Activities, and Events:
• Public Hearing and Adoption of the FY20 budget
• Public Hearing - E-Learning days
• Auditor's presentation – September 19, 2019
• Next Meeting – September 19, 2019 - 6:15
• Policy Committee Meeting – September 11, 2019
Other Matters of Discussion:
• President Chapman brought up athletes riding home with their parents after the game. The handbook procedure was reviewed and the athletic director will discuss this with all coaches.
A Motion was made by Kunkel and seconded by Fletcher to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m.
Voice Vote: All Ayes No Nays: Absent: Smith, Friestad Motion carried.
http://www.newarkhs.k12.il.us/pdf/minutes/2019/aug-min.pdf
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