Galesburg Reporter

Galesburg Community Unit School District #205 Board met June 14.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

APPOINTMENTS:

Please note: The following new appointments are pending completion of all certification requirements, citizenship, and clearance on the state & FBI required background investigation. Final salaries are pending verification of transcripts and employment verification.

Hannah Cameron, Physical Education Teacher at Galesburg High School, effective September1, 2021. (Replacing Ryan Hart)

$39,879.00, BA+12, Step 1

Katherine Stoneking, Jumpstart Summer School Teacher at Steele Elementary School, effective July 19, 2021 through August 19, 2021. (Summer School Position)

$24.00 per hour.

Katherine Stoneking, Elementary STEM Teacher at Steele Elementary School, effective September 1, 2021. (New Position)

$39,000.00, BA+0, Step 1

Kelli Joyslin, Special Education Teacher at Churchill Junior High School, effective September 1, 2021. (Replacing Jared Hahn)

Salary: $44,762.00, MA+0, Step 3

Rachel Johnson, Counselor at Galesburg High School, effective September 1, 2021. (Replacing Laura Walsh)

Salary: $55,277.00, MA+39, Step 8

Mitzi Timlin Escobar, Assistant Principal at Galesburg High School, effective July 16, 2021, (Replacing Sharon Gonzalez)

Salary: $96,418.84

Rebecca Hutton, Principal at Lombard Middle School, effective July 16, 2021, (Replacing Nick Young) Salary: $113,647.11

Chad Davis, Assistant Principal at Galesburg High School, effective July 16, 2021. (Replacing Dan Powell)

Salary: $96,418.84

DIFFERENTIAL APPOINTMENTS:

Hannah Cameron, Freshman Volleyball Coach at Galesburg High School, effective September 1, 2021. (Replacing Kylie Stewart)

EXTRA DAYS/OVERLOAD FOR 2021-2022:

Rachel Johnson, Counselor at Galesburg High School 10 extra days $3,070.94

Kristy Nichols, Counselor at Galesburg High School 10 extra days $3,202.61

Virgina Crowl, Instructional Coach for the District 10 extra days $4,035.44

Carie Kuberski, Instructional Coach for the District 10 extra days $3,859.17

Mindy Matthews, Instructional Coach for the District 10 extra days $4,096.00

Flor Frau, Instructional Coach for the District 10 extra days $3,304.16

Stuart Schaafsma, Instructional Coach for the District 10 extra days $3,718.89

Becky Miller, Instructional Coach for the District 10 extra days $3,593.06

Stephanie Williams, Instructional Coach for the District 10 extra days $3,842.28

Scott Rasso, ELL Coordinator for the District 10 extra days $3,999.50

TRANSFERS/CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Derek Blackwell, Assistant Freshman Football Coach, transferring to Head Varsity Football Coach, effective September 1, 2021. (Replacing Michael Washabaugh)

Alyssa Martin, Social Worker, 0.5 FTE at King Elementary School and 0.5 FTE at Churchill Junior High School, transferring to Social Worker 1.0 FTE at King Elementary School, effective September 1, 2021.

Jasmine Rickard, Social Worker, 0.8 FTE at Lombard Middle School and 0.2 FTE at Silas Willard Elementary School, transferring to Social Worker 1.0 FTE at Lombard Middle School, effective September 1, 2021.

Karen Kistler, Social Worker, 0.2 FTE at Galesburg High School/Galesburg High School North and 0.8 FTE at Churchill Junior High School, transferring to Social Worker 0.5 FTE at Galesburg High School/Galesburg High School North and 0.5 FTE at Churchill Junior High School, effective September 1, 2021.

Scott Mellem, Psychologist 0.2 FTE at Bright Futures Preschool and 0.8 FTE at Galesburg High School, transferring to Psychologist 0.7 at Galesburg High School and 0.3 at Churchill Junior High School, effective September 1, 2021.

Samantha Estrada, Psychologist for the District, transferring to Psychologist 0.4 FTE at Silas Willard Elementary School, 0.4 FTE at King Elementary School and 0.2 FE at Bright Futures Preschool, effective September 1, 2021.

Eric Meling, Psychologist 0.3 at Lombard Middle School, 0.1 FTE at Silas Willard Elementary School and 0.6 at Steele Elementary School, transferring to Psychologist 0.4 FTE at Lombard Middle School and 0.6 FTE at Steele Elementary School, effective September 1, 2021.

SUPPORT STAFF:

APPOINTMENTS:

Jennifer Shissler, Health Services Coordinator for the District, effective August 18, 2021. (Replacing Courtney Knuth)

Salary: $55,624.73

Madison Patch, 10 Month Secretary at Steele Elementary School, effective August 18, 2021. (Kristin Fones) (Replacing Self)

$18.00 per hour.

Christine Guerrero, Job Coach at Galesburg High School, effective September 1, 2021. (Replacing Self)

$15.00 per hour.

TRANSFERS CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Brianna Cox, Administrative Assistant for Student Support/Food Service transferring to Assistant Director of Food Service, effective July 1, 2021.

Amy Miller, Secretary at Silas Willard Elementary School, returning from year of unpaid leave of absence, effective August 5, 2021.

BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING RESIGNATIONS:

Victoria Ramirez, RIF’d Paraprofessional, resigned, effective June 3, 2021.

Jessica Rapp, RIF’d Paraprofessional, resigned, June 3, 2021.

Zachary Young, 8th grade Assistant Football Coach at Churchill Junior High School, resigned, effective June 4, 2021.

Amy Matheny, RIF’d Paraprofessional, resigned, effective June 4, 2021.

Ann Bannister, RIF’d Job Coach at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective June 3, 2021.

Brittany Robertson, RIF’d Paraprofessional, resigned due to job abandonment, effective June 13, 2021.

Nathan Cowan, RIF’d Paraprofessional, resigned due to job abandonment, effective June 13, 2021.

Devin Bodenhamer, RIF’d Paraprofessional, resigned due to job abandonment, effective June 13, 2021.

Sarah Watson, RIF’d Paraprofessional, resigned due to job abandonment, effective June 13, 2021.

LONGEVITY STIPEND 2020-2021:

Donna Palmer—17 Years $1.540.00

Paulette Earp—20+ Years $2,300.00

Laura Dill—20+Years $2,300.00

APPROVED SALARIES FOR 2021-2022:

Rebecca Robinson, Special Education Coordinator, $87,305.40

Debra Cratty, Special Education Coordinator, $87,305.40

Breanna Bennett, Special Education Coordinator, $87,305.40

Brianna Cox, Assistant Food Service Director, $59,333.04

Kristopher Steck, Warehouse and Inventory Manager, $53,411.52

BONUS 2020-2021:

Jason Spring, 4% bonus in lieu of raise on salary. $4,044.77

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1332104/Regular_June_Personnel_Agenda.pdf