Galesburg Reporter

Galesburg Community Unit School District No. 205 Board of Education met March 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: Bess-Tabb, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (6) Absent: Boettcher (1) Roll Call #1

Closed Session

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

Following closed session, it was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to move to open session. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb (6) 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, Lyon, Cervantez (6) 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

Jennifer McKillip, Weston Oxley and Jennifer Robinson addressed the Board regarding proposed building time changes.

Presentations to the Board

A. Board Goals Presentation: Mr. Nick Young, Principal at Churchill Junior High School, presented on their school improvement goals.

B. Recognition of State Medalists: Mr. Eric Matthews, Athletic Director, introduced Coach Noonan, Leibach and Sharp who recognized their state qualifiers. Jason Runbum for Boys Golf, Gauge Shipp, Rocky Almendarez and Jeremiah Morris for Boys Wrestling and Chloe Day for Bowling.

C. Mr. Dan Griffin, Clean Energy Design, gave an update on the Solar projects in the District.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A. Consider Approval of Minutes:

Monday, February 14, 2022, Regular Meeting

Monday, February 14, 2022, Closed Session

Wednesday, March 2, 2022, Special Meeting

Wednesday, March 2, 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 Phelps and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve the consent agenda as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Rodriguez, Scherpe, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Bess-Tabb (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #5

FOCUS AREA #1: Relevant Skills that Lead to Employability

A. Galesburg High School Student Council Report

Student Council Representative updated the Board on current events at Galesburg High School, including the upcoming Special Olympic basketball game.

B. Curriculum Report

Dr. Springer presented on the scheduling proposal, building time changes and high school credit recommendations, giving a summary of the work that began in 2017 to present.

C. Special Education Report

No questions were asked.

D. Consider Approval of Scheduling Proposal

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Rodriguez to approve as presented. Dr. Springer stated that this is just for the schedule and not specific times. Board questions ensued for clarification. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Cervantez, Lyon (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #6

E. Consider Approval of Building Start Times

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Rodriguez to approve building time changes for the 2022-2023 school year. Dr. Springer clarified that the building times for students beginning with the 2022-2023 school year would be K-4: 8:15a.m.-3:30p.m., 5-6: 8:00a.m.-3:15 p.m. and 7-12: 7:40a.m.-2:55p.m. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Rodriguez, Scherpe, Cervantez, Bess-Tabb, Lyon, Phelps (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #7

F. Consider Approval of High School Credit Recommendation

It was moved by Member Cervantez and seconded by Member Phelps to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #8

C. Building Reports

No questions were asked.

FOCUS AREA #2: Facilities that Assist in Skill Acquisition

A. Buildings and Grounds Committee Report

Member Phelps discussed the current updates at Galesburg High School.

B. Consider Approval of Bright Futures Contractor Award Recommendations It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Cervantez to approve as presented. Mr. Lee Marbach summarized the bids that were received and answered questions from the Board. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Lyon, Cervantez (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #9

C. Consider Approval of 2022 Facility Improvement Contractor Awards

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve as presented. Mr. Marbach answered questions from the Board. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #10

D. Consider Approval of Sale of Nielson Elementary School

President Scherpe stated that the District received two bids for the property but that this item would be tabled for a special board meeting.

E. Consider Approval of Revised Facilities Use Agreement with City of Galesburg It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Rodriguez to approve as presented. Mr. Eric Matthews, Athletic Director, stated that this is a combined agreement that also addresses the tennis courts and rolls two agreements into one with a joint effort between the District and the city. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Bess-Tabb, Cervantez, Scherpe (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #11

FOCUS AREA #3: Responding to the Changing Needs of our Community A. Consider Approval of 2022-2023 School Calendar

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve the school calendar as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Cervantez, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Lyon (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #12

B. 2022-2023 Fee Proposal Discussion

Mrs. Hamm stated that the District is not proposing a fee increases this year except for grades 9- 12 breakfast, grades 9-12 lunch and milk. These items are mandated by the National School Lunch Program guidelines. The District is required to raise the fees yearly by $0.10 until the fees equal the per meal reimbursement from the program. This only applies to students who ask for a second milk or meal as all schools are CEP schools and receive free meals. This item will be voted on at the April meeting.

C. District Activity Accounts Discussion

Mrs. Hamm stated that there are a list of recommended changes to activity accounts. There are several accounts not used by GHS and some activity accounts from the closing of both Gale Elementary and Nielson Elementary Schools, along with some changes to concession activity accounts. This item will be brought forward for approval in April.

D. Consider Approval of GAVC Equipment Disposal

It was moved by Member Lyon and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve as presented. Mr. Jeff Houston explained why he was requesting the equipment be disposed of due to items not working and replacement items, since the equipment was purchased with grant funds, the District has to request to dispose of the equipment. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Cervantez, Lyon (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #13

PERSONNEL

A. Consider Approval of Resolution Reference the Dismissal of a Professional Educator Licensed Employee “PEL”: Lori Duquette

It was moved by Member Lyon and seconded by Member Phelps to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Cervantez, Phelps, Rodriguez, Lyon, Scherpe (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #14

B. Consider Approval of Resolution Reference the Dismissal of a Professional Educator Licensed Employee “PEL”: Peter Duquette

It was moved by Member Cervantez and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #15

C. Consider Approval of Unpaid Suspension of Deborah Greenlief

It was moved by Member Lyon and seconded by Member Phelps to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #16

D. Consider Approval of Employee Seniority Report

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Cervantez to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #17

E. Consider Approval of Personnel Agenda

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Cervantez to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #18

C. Grievance Update

Mrs. Hamm stated that she wasn’t aware of any grievances.

D. Report on FOIA Request

Dr. Springer stated that there was one requesting from the Illinois Retired Teachers Association for this year’s retirees and all data has been sent.

Comments by Board of Education

Comments were made by Member Phelps, Cervantez and Bess-Tabb.

Future Agenda Items

Member Phelps stated he would like to look into restrooms at the tennis court area at Galesburg High School and where the wrestling program will land next year. Member Lyon requested electric usage/changes in regards to the Solar panels. Previously the Board requested 7-12 differentials and boundary information in April.

Adjournment

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Cervantez that the meeting be adjourned—9:16 PM. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe and Bess-Tabb (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #19

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