Galesburg Reporter

Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education met June 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order/Roll Call

The Community Unit School District #205 Board of Education met in closed session prior to the regular meeting at 6:00 PM at the Galesburg High School Little Theater, 1135 Fremont St., Galesburg, IL. The meeting was called to order by President Cervantez. The roll was read and the following Members responded: Cervantez, Hunigan, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters (7) Roll Call #1

Closed Session

It was moved by Member Walters and seconded by Member Phelps to move to closed session for the purpose of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee(s)—6:05 PM. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Hunigan, Lyon, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters, Phelps, Cervantez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #2

Following closed session, it was moved by Member Walters and seconded by Member Scherpe to return to open session—7:02 PM. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters, Cervantez, Hunigan (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #3

Member Walters exited closed session at 7:02PM

Member Walters entered the meeting via Zoom at 7:06PM.

Budget Hearing

President Cervantez called the Budget Hearing to order. Mrs. Jennifer Hamm, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, gave a presentation on the Budget. Following the presentation and discussion, Member Phelps made a motion to close the hearing and Member Rodriguez seconded. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters, Cervantez, Hunigan (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #4

Recognition of Visitors—None

Presentations to the Board

A. Recognition of GHS Scholars

Dr. Asplund stated we would be holding off on recognition of GHS Scholars due to not having all the names in at this point.

B. Reduction In Force Presentation/Discussion

Mrs. Jennifer Hamm gave a presentation on the financial state of affairs to the Board and the impact of different financial scenarios during the pandemic and how the district may be affected going forward.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A. Consider Approval of Minutes:

Monday, May 11, 2020, Regular Meeting Friday, May 22, 2020, Special Meeting

B. Consider Approval of Payroll and Claims

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Hunigan to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters, Cervantez, Lyon, Hunigan, Phelps (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #5

Focus Area #1: Relevant Skills that Lead to Employability

A. Administrative Report on Curriculum

Mrs. Tiffany Springer, Director for Curriculum and Instruction, stated that she has been interviewing for open positions and working with the Instructional coaches creating curriculum choice boards and offline packet delivery for students that don’t have online resources. Planning is also taking place for potential remote learning in the fall and plans are underway for reimagining summer school. Discussion ensued regarding how to address the students who have not engaged with teachers.

B. Special Education Report

Dr. Dawn Michaud, Special Education Director, stated that she is still looking for staff.

Focus Area #2: Facilities That Assist in Skill Acquisition

A. Construction Updates

Dr. Asplund gave a brief update on the construction projects in the District.

Focus Area #3: Responding to the Changing Needs of our Community

A. Consider Approval of FY20 Amended Budget

It was moved by Member Hunigan and seconded by Member Lyon to approve the amended budget as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Scherpe, Walters, Cervantez, Hunigan, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #6

B. Consider Approval of Social Emotional Learning Proposal

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Rodriguez to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE:Walters, Cervantez, Hunigan, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (7) Roll Call #7

C. Establish Start Times for the 2020-2021 School Year

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Rodriguez to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that for the upcoming school year the recommended start times would be K-4 buildings 9:00 a.m. to3:30 p.m., 5-6 8:50a.m to 3:40 p.m., 7-8 7:50 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. and 9- 12 7:40 a.m to 2:35 p.m. The following Members voted AYE: Cervantez, Hunigan, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Lyon, Walters (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #8

D. Consider Approval of Presence Learning Contract

It was moved by Member Rodriguez and seconded by Member Hunigan to approve as presented. On roll roll the following Members voted AYE: Cervantez, Hunigan, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters (6) NAY: Lyon (1) Motion carried. Roll Call #9

E. Consider Approval Prairie State Insurance Cooperative Renewal (PSIC)

This item was tabled for a special meeting due to a further review of pricing as Mrs. Hamm felt the quote came in too high.

F. Consider Approval of Overnight Trip Requests

It was moved by member Phelps and seconded by Member Rodriguez to approve the trips as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters, Cervantez, Hunigan, Lyon (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #10

G. Report on Negotiations

Member Lyon stated that proposals have been exchanged and meetings continue to occur between the Board of Education and the Galesburg Education Association.

Personnel

A. Consider Approval of Job Descriptions

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Rodriguez to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters, Cervantez, Hunigan, Lyon, Phelps (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #11

B. Consider Approval of Personnel Report

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Rodriguez to approve the personnel report as presented. On roll call the following Members Voted AYE: Cervantez, Hunigan, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #12

C. Grievance Update

Dr. Asplund stated that there are no grievances at this point.

D. Report on FOIA Requests

Dr. Asplund stated that there are no FOIA requests to report.

Board of Education Comments No comments were made.

Future Agenda Items—None

Adjournment

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Rodriguez that the regular meeting be adjourned—9:06PM. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters, Cervantez, Hunigan, Phelps (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #13

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