Galesburg Reporter

ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 Board of Education met Dec. 1.

Here are 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.

Pledge of Allegiance.

The following members answered roll call at 7:02 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. Johnson moved and Mrs. Shepherd seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda for the minutes of November 15, 2021 and November 29, 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, and twelve members of the public and staff.

Future Ready Report – no report

Mrs. Danner presented the elementary principal’s report. She reviewed: School year goals, educational spotlight, Instructional Coach update, and upcoming events/activities.

Mr. Seaney presented the jr./sr. high school principal’s report. He reviewed: School year goals, enrollment, student spotlight, education spotlight, and upcoming events/activities.

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

Mr. Sornberger recommended that the 2021 Tax Levy be approved as presented. Mr. Kuelper 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.

Teresa Welch presented the FY21 Annual Financial Report. Mr. Sornberger recommended that it be approved as presented. Mr. Lake 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, Mrs. Danner and Mrs. Seaney discussed the return to school plan.

Mr. Kuelper moved and Mr. West 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 7:32 p.m.

Mrs. Shepherd 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 8:32 p.m.

Mr. Sornberger recommended that the resignation from Traci Johnson (HS English/Director of Innovation) be accepted at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Mr. Kalb moved and Mrs. Shepherd seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger recommended that the resignation from Carly Oto (Director of Innovation) be accepted at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Mr. Kalb moved and Mrs. Shepherd seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger recommended that Vickie Hatch’s and Bob McGraw’s retirements be accepted. Mr. West moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger recommended that Kelly Gridley (Elementary/JH Custodian) be dismissed from employment with ROWVA. Mr. Kuelper moved and Mr. Lake seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger recommended hiring Gina Kerbow as a JH Special Education Aide. Mrs. Shepherd moved and Mr. West seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger recommended hiring Rafael Contreras as a HS Special Education Aide. Mr. Lake moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger recommended hiring Jennie Morris as a Kindergarten Aide. Mr. Kuelper moved and Mrs. Shepherd seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger recommended hiring Heather Peters as the JH/HS Secretary. Mrs. Shepherd moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mr. Sornberger requested approval to post openings for a Head Cook, High School Custodian and an Elementary/JH Custodian. Mr. Johnson moved and Mr. West seconded the motion. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

None

COMMUNICATIONS

None

ANNOUNCEMENTS

None

OTHER BUSINESS

None

ADJOURN

Mr. Kuelper moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion to adjourn at 8:39 p.m. Motion carried.

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