Galesburg Reporter

Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education met July 13.

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 on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Silas Willard Elementary School, 460 Fifer St., Galesburg, IL. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Scherpe. The roll was read and the following Members responded: Hunigan, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters (via phone) (6) Roll Call #1

Closed Session

It was moved by Member Lyon 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)—6:00 PM. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Hunigan, Lyon, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters, Phelps (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #2

President Cervantez entered at 6:21PM

Following closed session, it was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Rodriguez to return to open session—6:58 PM. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters, Cervantez, Hunigan (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #3

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

Mr. Jason Spring and Ms. Mindi Ritchie, spoke to the Board about the current state of Galesburg High School North and the next steps to evolve as Mr. Spring resigns from his position as the Principal of GHSN.

Mr. Jon Bradburn, presented summer school data from this year’s program.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A. Consider Approval of Minutes:

Monday, June 8, 2020, Regular Meeting 

Monday, June 8, 2020, Closed Session 

Tuesday, June 23, 2020, Special Meeting 

Tuesday, June 23, 2020, Closed Session

B. Consider Approval of Payroll and Claims

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Rodriguez 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 #4

Focus Area #1: Relevant Skills that Lead to Employability

A. Administrative Report on Curriculum

Mrs. Tiffany Springer, Director for Curriculum and Instruction, stated that professional development has been planned for August. The summer booster program was offered to all incoming 6-12 students. There are currently 65 students participating. Summer school began on June 1 and concluded on July 3.

B. Special Education Report

Dr. Dawn Michaud, Special Education Director, stated that she is still looking for staff for the upcoming school year. Maintenance of effort (MOE) was not met so she is working on the report for ISBE. Special education numbers will be presented at the August board meeting.

Focus Area #2: Facilities That Assist in Skill Acquisition

A. Building and Grounds Committee Report

Mr. Brian Archibald with Legat Architects presented a video of the high School 10-12 wing and auditorium options for Galesburg High School. The board discussed the options for the auditorium. The board gave direction to Mr. Archibald to pursue Option 1 with a possible add on of Option 2.

B. Consider Approval of Silas School Integration Proposal

It was moved by Member Rodriguez and seconded by Member Phelps to approve as presented. This puts all buildings under one HVAC umbrella so they are all controlled in one place. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Scherpe, Walters, Cervantez, Hunigan, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #5

C. Consider Approval of King Elementary Hollow Metal Frame paint

It was moved by Member Lyon 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 #6

D. Consider Approval of Lombard Middle School Duct Installation

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Scherpe to approve as presented.

The following Members voted AYE: Cervantez, Hunigan, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Lyon, Walters (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #7

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

A. Consider Approval of Milk Bid

It was moved by Member Scherpe and seconded by Member Phelps to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Scherpe, Walters, Cervantez, Hunigan, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #8

B. Consider Approval of Bread Bid

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Scherpe to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Walters, Cervantez, Hunigan, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (7) Roll Call #9

C. Consider Approval of PRESS Policies (First Reading)

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Scherpe to approve on first reading. The following Members voted AYE: Cervantez, Hunigan, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Lyon, Walters (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #10

D. Revision to Churchill Start Time for School Year 2020-2021

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Scherpe to approve as presented. When times were announced the District inadvertently shortened the school day at Churchill so this is approving the corrected times of 7:45pm-2:45pm. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Cervantez, Hunigan, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters, Lyon (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #11

E. Consider Approval of Revised Lunch Fees

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Scherpe to approve the revision as presented. Mrs. Hamm stated that Mr. Matt Davis, Food Service Director, caught an error and this is the correction. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Cervantez, Hunigan, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters, Lyon (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #12

F. Consider Approval of Contract with Golden Apple Scholars

Dr. Asplund stated that we do not have the contract back yet, so this item is tabled.

G. Consider Approval of Contract with Vista Learning

It was moved by Member Lyon and seconded by Member Phelps to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Cervantez, Hunigan, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters, Lyon (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #13

H. Report on Negotiations

Dr. Asplund stated that they the teams continue to meet.

I. Discussion Regarding the 2020-2021 School Year Committees

Dr. Asplund stated that committees are meeting this week to discuss how the school year should take place this school year and Dr. Asplund stated that there will be a decision presented to all by July 24, 2020.

Personnel

A. Consider Approval of Personnel Report

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Lyon 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 #14

B. Consider Approval of a Five Year Superintendent Employment Contract with Dr. John Asplund

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Scherpe to approve as amended. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Hunigan, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters, Cervantez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #15

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

Comments were made by Members Lyon, Rodriguez, Hunigan, Walters and Cervantez.

Future Agenda Items—None

Adjournment

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Scherpe that the regular meeting be adjourned—10:03PM. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Walters, Cervantez, Hunigan, Phelps (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #16

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