Galesburg Reporter

Galesburg Community Unit School District No. 205 Board of Education met April 11.

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, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Scherpe (5) Absent: Cervantez, Rodriguez (2) Roll Call #1

Closed Session

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to move to closed session. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Lyon, Phelps, Scherpe, Boettcher (5) 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, Lyon, Phelps, Scherpe, Boettcher (5) Motion carried. Roll Call #3

Roll Call

President Scherpe called the regular meeting to order. On roll call the following Members were present: Phelps, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Lyon, Boettcher (5) Absent: Rodriguez, Cervantez (2) 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—None

Presentations to the Board

A. Board Goals Presentation: Mr. Tom Hawkins, Principal at Galesburg High School, presented on their school improvement goals along with Galesburg High School staff members, Mrs. Laurie Aten, English Teacher, Mrs. Mindi Ritchie, SEL/Student Success and Supports Director, Ms. Sarah Wills, Counselor and Mr. Evan Wignall, Math Teacher.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A. Consider Approval of Minutes:

Monday, March 14, 2022, Regular Meeting

Monday, March 14, 2022, Closed Session

Monday, April 4, 2022, Special Meeting

B. Consider Approval of Payroll and Claims

Balance Sheet

Minutes April 11, 2022

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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

D. Bright Futures Logo

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

FOCUS AREA #1: Relevant Skills that Lead to Employability

A. Galesburg High School Student Council Report

Student Council Representative, Sophie Edwards, updated the Board on current events at Galesburg High School, including the Special Olympic basketball game against the teachers that took place. Hope week is coming up with each day having a different color and ending with a glow run. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. On Wednesday, May 4th student council will hold a breakfast honoring high achieving students and a nacho bar for teacher appreciation day.

B. Curriculum Report—No questions were asked.

C. Special Education Report

Dr. Michaud stated that the extended school year is a three week program this year and the department had to extend it one day due to Juneteenth.

D. Building Reports—No questions were asked.

FOCUS AREA #2: Facilities that Assist in Skill Acquisition

A. Buildings and Grounds Committee Report

Member Lyon stated that Russell Construction shared with the committee a list of several projects they are working on and lots of projects were completed over spring break since the building was empty.

B. Consider Approval of Bradford Systems Shelving Proposal

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve as presented. Ms. Hamm stated that the shelving is for the warehouse location and Galesburg High School areas that needed shelving. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Phelps, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Lyon, Boettcher (5) Motion carried. Roll Call #6

C. Discussion Regarding Energy Bills

Ms. Hamm stated that the comparison is for the year pre COVID of 2018-2019 compared to 2021-2022 showing the solar savings.

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

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher to approve fees as presented. Ms. Hamm stated that again this school year the District is proposing no fees and only increasing milk and lunches which don’t affect students as all schools are CEP schools. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Scherpe, Boettcher, Bess-Tabb, Lyon, Phelps (5) Motion carried. Roll Call #7

B. Consider Approval of District Activity Account Transfers

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve as presented. Mrs. Hamm stated the recommendation is to eliminate certain accounts due to building closures and dormant accounts. Board discussion ensued regarding CIS accounts and fundraising. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Scherpe (5) Motion carried. Roll call #8

C. Consider Approval of Consolidated Application

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that yearly the District must receive formal approval from the Board to submit the Title grant. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb (5) Motion carried. Roll Call #9

D. Consider Approval of IHSA Membership

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that this item is so the high school can participate in IHSA. On voice vote the following Members voted AYE: Phelps, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon (5) Motion carried. Roll Call #10

E. Consider Approval of Amended Budget (First Reading)

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher to approve as presented. Mrs. Hamm stated that this item wont fully be approved until June but due to timing issues of the budget needing to be presented 30 days before approval, this was necessary. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher (5) Motion carried. Roll Call #11

F. Consider Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement Transfer of Churchill Junior High School It was moved by Member Bess-Tabb and seconded by Member Phelps to approve the transfer as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that there has to be some monetary amount inserted into the agreement to transfer the deed and right of first refusal was added to the agreement stating that the property is being transferred to the City of Galesburg but the District gets the right to take it back if the City decides they don’t want the building. The transfer of the building to the City wouldn’t take place until July 1, 2022. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps (5) Motion carried. Roll Call #12

G. Review and Approve Elementary School Boundaries

Dr. Asplund stated that each year per Board policy the Board needs to review the boundaries. Dr. Asplund stated that he believes the enrollments will continue to be supported and no changes need made.

PERSONNEL

A. Consider Approval of Personnel Agenda

It was moved by Member Boettcher and seconded by Member Phelps to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher (5) Motion carried. Roll Call #13

B. Consider Approval of Job Description

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that in the past the District had a dedicated speech coordinator and he is recommending to bring the position back. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Scherpe (5) Motion carried. Roll Call #14

C. Grievance Update

Dr. Asplund stated that there are no current grievances and the arbitration case was settled before it went to arbitration.

D. Report on FOIA Request

Galesburg Legion Baseball requested facility use agreements for the last three years.

Comments by Board of Education

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

Future Agenda Items

Member Bess-Tabb would like to take a look at fees for IDs and tech fees in the District that are sitting on student accounts and difference in buildings. Member Boettcher would like to see the Special Education Budget detail.

Future Meeting Dates

The next regular meeting is Monday, May 9, 2022 at 7PM.

Adjournment

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher that the meeting be adjourned. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Scherpe, Boettcher and Bess-Tabb (5) Motion carried. Roll Call #15

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