Galesburg Reporter

West Central Community Unit School District #235 Board of Education Met June 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order by President Arnold at 6:00 pm in the north campus library. The following board members answered roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye, via Zoom; Spence, aye. President Arnold declared a quorum present. The following were in attendance via Zoom: WCHS Principal Jason Kirby, WCHS Assistant Principal Shane Tucker, WCMS Principal Joe Peters, WCES Principal Kathy Lafary, WCES Assistant Principal Andrea Frieden, Technology Director Melinda Frakes. Also present were Superintendent Markey and N. Clark.

President Arnold then led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

GOOD NEWS ITEMS

Under good news items the following items were highlighted:

∙ Football goalposts have been installed.

∙ West Central High School gym painting is underway.

∙ The elementary restroom renovation is almost complete.

APPROVE AGENDA

Motion by Clark, seconded by Lumbeck to approve the agenda with the following addition:

VIII. C. Paving Repair Work Proposal

Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye. Motion carried.

RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE REQUEST FOR PRESENTATION

There was no one in attendance to address the board on any of the agenda items during the audience request for presentation.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Spence, seconded by Clark to approve the consent agenda including the following items:

∙ The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 27, 2020;

∙ The payment of all bills and any bills received on or before June 30 2020; 

∙ The West Central Elementary School, West Central Middle School and West Central High School Activity Accounts for the month of May, 2020; 

∙ The use of the Bank of Stronghurst for the high school, middle school and elementary school activity accounts;

∙ The continued use of Precision Photo Imaging as the school photographer.

Roll call: Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye. Motion carried.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

The Board discussed hosting the back to school lunch for teachers and staff again on August 17, 2020. The Board agreed to host this luncheon if allowed under state guidance.

Superintendent Markey updated the Board on the progress and discussions that have been had regarding plans for the opening of the 2020-2021 school year. The administrative team will be considering staff and parent survey results as well as an anticipated transition plan with guidelines that will come from ISBE when discussing and developing tentative plans over the next few weeks.

The Board discussed a proposal from Laverdiere Construction, Inc. to repair some pavement on the north campus. The Building and Grounds Committee will meet to discuss the proposal further and prioritize the work needing done.

REPORTS

There were no reports this month.

ACTION ITEMS

Motion by Lumbeck, seconded by Clark to approve the Unland Renewal Quote for our District Insurance Package with a $15 million limit with SAM Sub-Limit of $10 million umbrella with a premium of $143,340 as presented. Roll call: Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the West Central C.U.S.D. #235 2020- 2021 District Student Handbook as presented. Roll call: Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the proposal from Illinois Oil Marketing Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $151,189.01 to the Replace Underground Fuel Tank as presented. Roll call: Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Lumbeck to approve the membership in the School of Illinois Public Cooperative (SIPC) as presented. Roll call: Schaley, aye; Spence, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, aye. Motion carried.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Board members were asked to contact Superintendent Markey with any future agenda items.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion by Spence, seconded by Bigger to adjourn to closed meeting pursuant of the Illinois Open Meetings Act - 5ILCS 120/2 (2)(16) at 6:47 pm to discuss the following subjects:

A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity;

B. Student Discipline;

C. Collective negotiating matters between the school board and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees;

D. The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students.

Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Spence, seconded by Lumbeck to return to open meeting at 7:14 pm. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye. Motion carried

Motion by Spence, seconded by Lumbeck to accept the intent to resign of Paula Markey as the District Superintendent at the conclusion of 2021-2022 school year as presented with thanks for her service to the district. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the resignation of Teri Cole as a part time District Cook as presented with thanks for her service to the district. Roll call: Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye; Arnold, aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Spence to approve the employment of Kim Thompson as the District Substitution Coordinator with a stipend of $1,500 per school year as presented. Roll call: Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the Exempt Staff Salaries for 2020- 2021 as presented. Roll call: Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

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