Kendall County Times

Newark Community Consolidated School District 66 Board of Education met April 22.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. Call to Order/Moment of Silence/Pledge

The sine die meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 6:31 PM on April 22, 2025 by President Fordyce at Newark Grade School.

II. Roll Call

For those members who attend remotely an indication will made in the roll call. Callier present, Davis present, Fordyce present, Hopkins present, Underhill present, Walker present, Winner present.

III. Audience Participation

A. Public Comment - None

B. Recognitions

Davis for substituting for custodian, all admins for Administrator's Day.

IV. Action Items

A. Consent Agenda

1. Public Hearing Life Safety Bonds Minutes - March 17, 2025

2. Regular Session Minutes - March 17, 2025

3. Executive Session Minutes - March 17, 2025

Winner moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Underhill seconded. There was no discussion. Motion carried on roll call vote.

Ayes: Callier, Davis, Fordyce, Hopkins, Underhill, Walker, Winner.

Nays: none.

B. Approval of Financials for April

Walker moved to approve the financials for the month of April. Underhill seconded. There was no discussion. Motion carried on roll call vote.

Ayes: Callier, Davis, Fordyce, Hopkins, Underhill, Walker, Winner.

Nays: none.

C. Personnel

1. Resignation of Jolie Wood, Custodian

2. Resignation of Lisa Guardiola, Parapro

Walker moved to accept the resignations of Jolie Wood and Lisa Guardiola. Hopkins seconded. There was discussion. Motion carried on roll call vote.

Ayes: Callier, Davis, Fordyce, Hopkins, Underhill, Walker, Winner.

Nays: none.

D. Approve Lawn Mower Purchase for NGS

Walker moved to approve the purchase of a lawn mower for NGS. Callier seconded. There was discussion. The new Mower is a John Deere, the price is $11,000 with trade in. Motion carried on roll call vote.

Ayes: Callier, Davis, Fordyce, Hopkins, Underhill, Walker, Winner.

Nays: none.

E. Approve IESA Seasons for 2026 - 2027

Underhill moved to align the 2026 - 2027 sports seasons with the IESA schedules. Winner seconded. There was discussion. This will move girl's basketball to Fall and girl's volley ball to Spring. On the question there were 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.

F. Approve Abstract of Votes

Hopkins moved to approved the Abstract of Votes as received from the Kendall County Clerk. Winner seconded. There was discussion. On the question there were 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.

G. Oath of Office New Board Members

Mrs. Turman administered the oath of office to the newly elected Board members Heather Walker, Jim Davis, Mike Hopkins, Stephanie Underhill, and Erika Johnson. They were also issued a copy of the Board Member Code of Conduct.

H. Appointment of President Pro Tem

The chair opened nominations for a President Pro Tem. Andrew Fordyce was nominated and accepted the nomination. Hearing no other nominations, the chair closed nominations and called for a vote. In a voice vote the Board voted for Andrew Fordyce, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Andrew Fordyce is President Pro Tem.

I. Appointment of Secretary Pro Tem

The chair opened nominations for a Secretary Pro Tem. Jim Davis was nominated and accepted the nomination. Hearing no other nominations, the chair closed nominations and called for a vote. In a voice vote the Board voted for Jim Davis, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Jim Davis is President Pro Tem.

V. Miscellaneous

Robert Winnder and Sherry Underhill, outgoing Board Members, were recognized for the service to the District. As teacher and Board Member, Sherry Underhill has served the District for over 30 years. Rob Winner also served on Policy Committee.

VI. Adjournment

Underhill moved to adjourn sine die. Winner seconded. There was no discussion. On the question there were 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned sine die at 6:49 PM.

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