Galesburg Reporter

United Board of Education met Aug. 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the United Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 p.m., August 13, 2020. Roll was called and answered by: Dana Poole, Joel Johnson, Debbie King, Craig Allaman, Aaron Leary, Amelia

Tierney and Hank Shimmin. Also in attendance were: Eric Olson, Rachel Gipson, Mr. & Mrs. Hare, Mr & Mrs. Wienenberg, Ryan Westart, Amy Schmitz, Chris Schwarz, Chad Robertson, Pat Coate, Maggie Wallace, Sheila Pressley & Kris Repp.

AGENDA Hank Shimmin made a motion to approve the agenda with a second by Joel Johnson Roll Call: Aye – Dana Poole, Craig Allaman, Joel Johnson, Debbie King, Aaron Leary, Amelia Tierney and Hank Shimmin. Nay – none.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Several members of the community spoke to the board on the re-opening of school due to COVID-19.

SNOW REMOVAL The board authorized the Superintendent to seek snow removal bids.

PLAN A motion to approve the Consolidated District Plan for Federal Grant Purposes was made by Aaron Leary with a second by Joel Johnson. Roll Call: Aye – Dana Poole, Craig Allaman, Joel Johnson, Debbie King, Aaron Leary, Amelia Tierney and Hank Shimmin. Nay – none.

VAN Amelia Tierney made a motion to allow the purchase of a van for student transportation. Debbie King seconded the motion. Roll Call: Aye – Dana Poole, Craig Allaman, Joel Johnson, Debbie King, Aaron Leary, Amelia Tierney and Hank Shimmin. Nay – none.

TIF DISTRICT The board heard a presentation on the potential Tax Increment Financing District in Monmouth that the city is proposing.

TENT BUDGET The tentative budget was discussed for FY21 and a budget hearing set for September 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

BONDS A resolution to approve to refund the remaining 5 years of the gym bonds was made by Joel Johnson with a second by Hank Shimmin. Roll Call: Aye – Dana Poole, Craig Allaman, Joel Johnson, Debbie King, Aaron Leary, Amelia Tierney and Hank Shimmin. Nay – none.

AUDITORS A motion to retain Wipfli LLP as our financial auditor for the FY20 books and enter into an agreement with Cavanaugh, Davies, Blackman and Cramblett for pre audit preparation. Roll Call: Aye – Dana Poole, Craig Allaman, Joel Johnson, Debbie King, Aaron Leary, Amelia Tierney and Hank Shimmin. Nay – none.

AUDITORIUM A motion to seek bids for the United High School Auditorium was made by Aaron Leary. Hank Shimmin seconded the motion. Roll Call: Aye - Aaron Leary, Hank Shimmin, Debbie King & Amelia Tierney. Nay - Craig Allaman & Joel Johnson. Motion Carried 4-2.

SUPT REPORT The Superintendent updated the board on life safety projects and enrollments.

CONSENT AGENDA A motion to approve the consent agenda as presented was made by Aaron Leary with a second by Debbie King. Roll Call: Aye – Dana Poole, Amelia Tierney, Craig Allaman, Debbie King, Aaron Leary, Hank Shimmin and Joel Johnson. Nay – none.

Adjourn Amelia Tierney made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. Joel Johnson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Aye – Dana Poole, Debbie King, Aaron Leary, Hank Shimmin, Craig Allaman, Amelia Tierney and Joel Johnson. Nay – none.

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