Galesburg Reporter

United Board of Education met Oct. 15

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. 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. 

AGENDA 

Hank Shimmin made a motion to approve the agenda as amended with a second by Amelia Tierney 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. (attached sheet) 

LEVY DISCUSSION 

Mr. Whitsitt presented a preliminary levy with notes regarding the numbers and the impact of EAV and COVID. Actual levy will be presented in November and approved in December. 

AUDITORIUM 

Aaron Leary made a motion to decline all bids opened 9-24 regarding construction of an auditorium at UHS. 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. 

RETURN TO 

The board heard a presentation on the statistics of our return to school plan. 

APPOINTMENT The board approved extending Jessica Rothzen to full time - working afternoons in the district office. Hank Shimmin made the motion, Aaron Leary 2nd. Unanimous Voice Vote.

PREK 

A resolution to approve the employment of Randi Shimmin as PreK teacher at United North Elementary 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. Nay – none. 

Hank Shimmin Abstained 

INTENT TO 

A motion to regretfully accept the intent to retire of Susie Frieden following the 2024-2025 school year. Unanimous voice vote. 

SUPT REPORT 

The Superintendent updated the board on life safety projects 

CONSENT AGENDA 

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

Adjourn Craig Allaman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p.m. Amelia Tierney 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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