Galesburg Reporter

ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 Board of Education Met July 19.

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. Kuelper moved and Mr. Lake seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda for the minutes of June 21, 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, three members of the certified staff, four members of the public, and Bell of the press.

Mrs. Danner’s material was presented in the elementary principal’s report. It included: Summer goals, educational spotlight, and upcoming events/activities.

Mr. Seaney presented the jr./sr. high school principal’s report. He reviewed: Summer goals, education spotlight, honor roll, and upcoming events/activities.

Mr. Sornberger presented the superintendent’s report. All items were Agenda items.

Mr. Sornberger had a discussion regarding Return to School for the 2021-2022 school year.

Mr. Sornberger recommended to accept the lowest bids for Fuel, Milk and Bread for the 2021-2022 school year. The lowest bidders were West Central FS, Eyneart and Aunt Millie. Mr. Johnson moved and Mr. West 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 presented information regarding a building project (RPSF will be donating $50,000 toward this project) to upgrade the Jr/Sr High School LMC. Mr. Sornberger requested approval to proceed with the upgrade. 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 seek bids to demolish the old weigh station. Mr. West moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger recommended opening the closed meeting minutes from December 2020 through May 2021. Mr. Lake moved and Mrs. Shepherd seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger requested approval to purchase instrument cabinets for the Band room. Mr. Kalb 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 presented the PRESS Plus Policies for the first reading.

Mrs. Shepherd moved and Mr. Lake 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.

Mrs. Shepherd moved and Mr. Kuelper 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 8:30 p.m.

Mr. Sornberger recommended accepting the resignations of Laura Danner (Jr/Sr High Secretary), Brittany Secor (Jr/Sr High Counselor), Tish Richards (Bus Driver) and Jason Lydic (8th grade boys’ basketball). Mr. Lake moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger recommended Kim Norville’s retirement be accepted. Mr. West moved and Mrs. Shepherd seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger recommended hiring James Sams as the F/S Football Coach. Mrs. Shepherd moved and Mr. Lake seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger recommended hiring Amy Nees as the Jr/Sr High Secretary. Mr. West moved and Mr. Lake seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger recommended hiring Michelle Westerdale as the Jr/Sr High Counselor. Mrs. Shepherd moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger recommended hiring Valarie Erickson as a Kindergarten Teacher. Mr. Johnson moved and Mr. Lake seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger requested approval to post openings for a Bus Driver, an Elementary Library Aide and the 8th grade boys basketball coach. Mrs. Shepherd moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Kuelper moved and Mrs. Shepherd seconded the motion to adjourn at 8:43 p.m. Motion carried.

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