ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 Board of Education Met May 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The ROWVA Board of Education met in their regular meeting in the High School LMC. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 7:00 p.m.
The following members answered roll call at 7:00 p.m.:
Mr. Johnson (Present ☒ Not Present ☐), Mr. Kalb (Present ☒ Not Present ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Present ☒ Not Present ☐), Mr. Lake (Present ☒ Not Present ☐), Mrs. Shepherd (Present ☒ Not Present ☐), Mr. West (Present ☒ Not Present ☐), and Mr. Haynes (Present ☒ Not Present ☐).
Mr. Lake moved and Mrs. Shepherd seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda for the minutes of May 4, 2021, the Treasurer’s Report, and the payment of all bills in Education, Operations and Maintenance, Transportation, IMRF, Working Cash, Fire/Safety and Activity Funds as listed on the official copy. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kalb (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Shepherd (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mr. Haynes (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.
People present were Board members, administrators, two members of the certified staff, Matt Fink (Transportation Director) and Bell of the press.
Mrs. Danner presented the elementary principal’s report. She reviewed: School year goals, educational spotlight, Instructional Coach update, and upcoming dates/activities.
Mr. Seaney presented the jr./sr. high school principal’s report. He reviewed: School year goals, student discipline, student spotlight, education spotlight, Director of Innovation update, and upcoming events/activities.
Mr. Sornberger presented the superintendent’s report. All items were Agenda items.
Mr. Sornberger recommended the proposed Amended Budget be posted for review. Mr. Kalb moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger recommended setting the Budget Amendment Hearing for 6:50 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 2021. Mr. West moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Motion carried.
After meetings with the Athletic Committee, Mr. Sornberger recommended that ROWVA enter into a cooperative sports agreement with Williamsfield. Mr. Kuelper moved and Mr. Lake seconded the motion. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kalb (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Shepherd (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mr. Haynes (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger requested approval to purchase bleachers for the HS Football Field from Dant Clayton. Mr. Lake moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kalb (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Shepherd (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mr. Haynes (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger requested approval to seek bids on concrete for the base of the HS Football Field bleachers. Mr. West moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger requested approval to purchase Goal Posts for the HS Football Field. Mr. Lake moved and Mr. Kalb seconded the motion. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kalb (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Shepherd (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mr. Haynes (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger requested approval to purchase new equipment for the Weight Room. Mrs. Shepherd moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kalb (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Shepherd (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mr. Haynes (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger requested approval to seek bids on new Band uniforms. Mrs. Shepherd moved and Mr. West seconded the motion.
Mr. Sornberger requested approval to purchase two (2) used 71 and 83-passenger buses. Mr. West moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kalb (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Shepherd (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mr. Haynes (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that the retirements of Beth Holt, Dawn Pelton and Mary Clark be accepted at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Mr. Kuelper moved and Mrs. Shepherd seconded the motion.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that the Jr/Sr High School and Elementary School Handbooks be approved as presented. Mr. West moved and Mr. Lake seconded the motion.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that the overnight trips for Basketball, Band and FCCLA be approved as long as IDPH guidelines allow them to do so. Mrs. Shepherd moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.
Mr. Sornberger presented the proposed 2021-2022 school year calendar for the second review and recommended that it be approved. Mrs. Shepherd moved and Mr. Lake seconded the motion.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that updates be made to the HS Football Field Press Box. Mr. West moved and Mr. Lake seconded the motion. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kalb (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Shepherd (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mr. Haynes (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.
Mrs. Shepherd moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion to move into closed session to discuss personnel and matters pertaining to an individual student. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kalb (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Shepherd (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mr. Haynes (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried at 8:01 p.m.
Mr. Kalb moved and Mr. West seconded the motion to return to open session to discuss personnel and matters pertaining to an individual student. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kalb (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Shepherd (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mr. Haynes (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried at 8:57 p.m.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that the resignation from Tina West as JH Cheer Coach be accepted. Mrs. Shepherd moved and Mr. Lake seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that Brittney Secor be hired as the HS/JH Counselor. Mr. West moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that Alexandria Imming be hired as the Elementary Counselor/Social Worker. Mr. Johnson moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that Joel Zaiser be hired as the part-time Groundskeeper. Mr. West moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that Paige Wexell be hired as the 8th Grade Volleyball Coach. Mr. Kalb moved and Mr. Lake seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-2.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that Emma Mason be hired as a HS Special Education Aide. Mr. Lake moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that Joe Newman and Arnie Gonzalez be hired as RW JH Football Coaches. Mr. West moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that Alexis Enright, Heidi Libby and Missy Clevenger be hired as Elementary Summer School Teachers. Mrs. Shepherd moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that Hailey Rossman and Brittney Secor be hired as Jr/Sr High Summer School Teachers. Mr. Johnson moved and Mr. West seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that Rebecca Brown be hired as RW JH Girls Track Coach, Max Roberts be hired as RW JH Boys Track Coach, and Nikki Ponce be hired as RW JH Track Assistant for 2021-2022 School year. Mr. Lake moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger requested approval to post job openings for JH Cheerleading Coach and a Summer Help position. Mr. West moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that Matt Fink and Julie Storm receive $2,088 raises for the 2021- 2022 school year. Mr. Kuelper moved and Mr. West seconded the motion. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kalb (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Abstain), Mrs. Shepherd (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mr. Haynes (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger recommended that Nikki Steward and Tina West receive $1,200 raises for the 2021-2022. Mr. Lake moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kalb (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Shepherd (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Abstain), and Mr. Haynes (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.
Mr. Sornberger recommended extending the contract year by 10 days for Traci Johnson and Carly Oto, Directors of Innovation, for the 2021-2022 year. Mr. West moved and Mrs. Shepherd seconded the motion. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kalb (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Shepherd (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mr. Haynes (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.
Building and Grounds, Transportation and Finance Committee updates.
Mr. Kuelper moved and Mr. West seconded the motion to adjourn at 9:07 p.m. Motion carried.
ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION CON’T… *Administrative Staff Increases
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