Galesburg Reporter

Galesburg Community Unit School District #205 Board of Education met Feb. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order/Roll Call

The Community Unit School District #205 Board of Education met in closed session prior to the regular meeting at 6:00 PM at 932 Harrison St., Galesburg, IL. The roll was read and the following Members responded: Boettcher, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (6) Absent: Bess-Tabb (1) Roll Call #1

Closed Session

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher to move to closed session. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Boettcher, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #2

Member Bess-Tabb entered the meeting at 6:04PM.

Following closed session, it was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to move to open session—6:45PM. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Boettcher, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #3

Roll Call

President Scherpe called the regular meeting to order. On roll call the following Members were present: Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Cervantez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #4

Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance

A moment of silence was observed followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Recognition of Visitors

Rob Benedict addressed the Board regarding the sale of Nielson Elementary School. Amanda Vest, Jenn Plue, Deb Marty and Chris Maleskar addressed the Board regarding masking in schools.

Nick Regiacorte addressed the Board regarding Lombard Middle School and Chromebooks. Patrick Sherman addressed the Board regarding school safety and masking.

Presentations to the Board

A. Board Goals Presentation: Ms. Rebecca Hutton, Principal at Lombard Middle School, along with staff Danielle Cano, Christinel Cain and Barb Baker, presented on the school improvement team and how their building is responding to needs.

B. Mrs. Luan Statham, Assistant Director of Special Education, presented with Galesburg High School teacher Ms. Randi Grodjeski on the Step Program and Uncommon Grounds.

C. Mrs. Mindi Ritchie, Director of Student Success and Support Services, Instructional Coach, Mindy Matthews and Student Success and Support Counselor, Sarah Wills, presented the Choose to Thrive in 205 event that will be taking place on March 26, 2022 for educational staff at Galesburg High School with the focus being on Social and Emotional Health. Topics will fall into three categories of mental wellness, physical wellness and professional wellness.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A. Consider Approval of Minutes:

Monday, January 10, 2022, Regular Meeting

Monday, January 10, 2022, Closed Session

B. Consider Approval of Payroll and Claims

Balance Sheet

Treasurer’s Report

Fund Balance Report

Revenue Report

Expense Report

Investment Performance Report

Accounts Payable

Check Register

Activity Accounts

Health Insurance Trust Fund Balance

C. Enrollment Report

It was moved by Member Cervantez and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve the consent agenda as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Rodriguez, Scherpe, Cervantez, Bess-Tabb, Lyon, Phelps, Boettcher (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #5

FOCUS AREA #1: Relevant Skills that Lead to Employability

A. Galesburg High School Student Council Report

Student Council Representative stated that they recently held a blood drive in conjunction with American Red Cross and Sweetheart Swirl was last weekend.

B. Curriculum Report

Dr. Springer presented on District assessments and growth, scheduling proposal, building start times, high school credit recommendation and Latin honors system. Mr. Tom Hawkins and Ms. Mitzi Escobar presented on Galesburg High School updates in regards to the course catalog and opportunities for students. Dr. Springer further discussed changes in start times and Mr. Matthews presented on how those changes affect student athletes. Mr. Matt Davis, Food Service Director discussed how breakfast in the classroom and lunch would be affected by changing times.

The Board took a ten-minute break.

B. Special Education Report

No questions were asked.

C. Building Reports

No questions were asked.

FOCUS AREA #2: Facilities that Assist in Skill Acquisition

A. Buildings and Grounds Committee Report

Member Lyon showed current progress photos of Galesburg High School.

B. Consider Approval of Bids for Various Facility Projects

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Cervantez to approve as presented. Mr. Lee Marbach summarized the bids that were received on the 2022 improvements and discussed the rebid on the athletic flooring and lockers. Mr. Marbach also explained the alternate bids of landscaping and Wicall. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon and Cervantez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #6

C. Consider Approval of Jr.-Sr. High—Revised Chiller Refrigeration Piping Size Increase It was moved by Member Cervantez and seconded by Member Rodriguez to approve as presented. Mr. Marbach, explained that this is to change the carbon steel piping to stainless steel because if carbon steel was installed, the warranty would be void. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps and Rodriguez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #7

D. Consider Approval of Jr.-Sr. High Area E Tunnel Repair

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve as presented. Mr. Marbach stated that during demolition of the floor of the area near the double doors adjacent to the main parking lot, the slab is in bad shape and a structural engineer inspected the floor and deemed it in need of being demolished and repair the slab and tunnel. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Rodriguez, Scherpe, Cervantez, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon and Phelps (7). Motion carried. Roll Call #8

E. Consider Approval of Sale of Nielson Elementary School

It was moved by Member Rodriguez and seconded by Member Cervantez to approve as presented. Discussion ensued and the Board chose to reject the bid. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez (3) NAY: Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez (4) Motion failed. Roll Call #9

The Board chose to repost with no minimum bid and sell the property and the farm ground separately.

F. Consider Approval of Track Resurfacing Bid

It was moved by Member Cervantez and seconded by Member Rodriguez to approve as presented. Mr. Matthews stated that the track will be a ½ inch thick and will need to be maintained with a structural spray every 6-7 years. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #10

FOCUS AREA #3: Responding to the Changing Needs of our Community A. Consider Approval of PRESS Policies

It was moved by Member Cervantez and seconded by Member Rodriguez to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund gave a summary of the changes. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Boettcher, Cervantez, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb and Lyon (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #11

B. 2022-2023 School Calendar Discussion

Dr. Asplund stated that the calendar committee put the calendar together and received feedback from their buildings and feedback was positive. The calendar will be brought back for approval in March.

C. Consider Approval of Trip Request

It was moved by Member Rodriguez and seconded by Member Cervantez to approve as presented. Mr. Matthews stated that these are all for potential baseball trips. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #12

D. Consider Approval of Chromebook Quote

It was moved by Member Rodriguez and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve as presented. Mrs. Hamm stated that these are additional grant funds that must be used for technology. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez (6) NAY: Lyon (1) Motion carried. Roll Call #13

E. Consider Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement Between CUSD 205 and Knox-Warren Special Education for Access to Special Education Services

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Cervantez to approve as presented. Member Lyon questioned if we could bring the services back in house considering the funds being dispersed. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Rodriguez, Scherpe, Cervantez, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Phelps (6) NAY: Lyon (1) Motion carried. Roll Call #14

PERSONNEL

A. Consider Approval of Revised Job Description

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Rodriguez to approve as presented. Mrs. Hamm stated that there is a retirement of a long-term employee and with that retirement it as suggested to make some changes to the Registrar position. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez, Phelps, Rodriguez, Lyon, Scherpe (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #15

B. Consider Approval of Personnel Report

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Cervantez to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #16

C. Grievance Update

Dr. Asplund stated there was a grievance but it has been resolved.

D. Report on FOIA Request

Dr. Asplund stated the District had one FOIA request from a parent asking for all of the District’s bond information.

Comments by Board of Education

Comments were made by Member Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon and Scherpe.

Future Agenda Items

A Solar Field update in March. 7-12 differentials and boundary information in April.

Future Meeting Dates

The next regular meeting is Monday, March 14, 2022 at 7PM.

Adjournment

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher that the meeting be adjourned—10:28PM. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Boettcher, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe and Bess-Tabb (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #11

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