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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