Galesburg Reporter

Galesburg Community Unit School District No. 205 Board of Education met June 13.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Personnel Items for Board Approval Certified Staff

APPOINTMENTS:

Please note: The following new appointments are pending completion of all certification requirements, citizenship, and clearance on the state & FBI required background investigation. Final salaries are pending verification of transcripts and employment verification.

Sarah Brakenbury, 5-6th grade Jumpstart Summer School Teacher at Lombard Middle School, effective July 18, 2022.

$24.00 per hour.

Alli Chasteen, Pre-K Teacher at Bright Futures Preschool, effective August 16,2022. (BA+0), Step 2, $40,880.00. (Replacing Kristin Fox)

McKenzie Meadows, 3rd grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Rachel Kellogg)

(BA+0) Step 1, $40,000.00.

Stephanie Nixon, 1st grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Ravie Boungou)

(MA+21) Step 21, $74,971.00.

Tara Huizenga, LBS1 Special Education Teacher at Steele Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Rhonda White)

(BA+0) Step 5, $43,638.00.

Erin Crawford, Spanish Teacher at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Daisy Salgado)

(BA+16) Step 21, $67,077.00.

Nicholas Morrissey, 0.5 FTE Fire Science Instructor at GAVC, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Scott Benson)

(BA+0) Step 1, $4,400.00.

Tara Townsend, 2nd grade Teacher at King Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Kristin Weisenberger)

(BA+0) Step 3, $41,779.00.

Amanda Meredith, LBS1 Special Education Teacher at Steele Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Nicole Lincoln)

(BA+0) Step 8, $46,582.00.

Valerie Furrow, 6th grade Math Teacher at Lombard Middle School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing David Sharp)

(MA+0) Step 19, $68,589.00.

OVERLOAD, EXTRA DUTY OR ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT:

Amy Fleming, 10 extra days for the 2022-2023 school year, $3,898.80.

Samantha Estrada, 10 extra days for the 2022-2023 school year, $2,712.30

Rebecca Harrell, 8 extra days for the 2022-2023 school year, $3,683.28

Karen Kistler, 8 extra days for the 2022-2023 school year, $2,524.35

Alyssa Martin, 8 extra days for the 2022-2023 school year, $2,692.64

Eric Meling, 10 extra days for the 2022-2023 school year, $2,772.00

Scott Mellem, 10 extra days for the 2022-2023 school year, $5,550.90

Jasmine Rickard, 8 extra days for the 2022-2023 school year, $2,316.24

Erica Weinberg, 8 extra days for the 2022-2023 school year, $2,123.12

Kristopher Wingo, 8 extra days for the 2022-2023 school year, $2,541.76

Carrie Cooper, 10 extra days for the 2022-2023 school year, $4,073.40

TRANSFERS CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Stuart Schaafsma, Instructional Coach for the District, transferring to Social Studies Teacher at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Evan Anderson)

Amanda Aberle, Math Teacher at Galesburg High School, transferring to Restorative Behavior Facilitator at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 16, 2022. (New Position)

Karlee Stapf, STEM Teacher at King Elementary School, transferring to 6th grade Science Teacher at Lombard Middle School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Amanda Shows)

Kristin Weisenberger, 2nd grade Teacher at King Elementary School, transferring to STEM Teacher at King Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Karlee Stapf)

Blayne Kohl, 1st grade Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary School, transferring to Kindergarten Teacher at Steele Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Ashley Shinn)

Jason Spring, Outreach/Maintenance Director for the District, transferring to Assistant Principal at Lombard Middle School, effective August 16, 2022. (New Position)

Noel Sanchez, Special Education ED Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary School, transferring to Special Education Cross Categorical Teacher at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Andy Chen)

Sara Young, Library Paraprofessional at Steele Elementary School, transferring to Library Paraprofessional at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 16, 2022. (New Position)

Melissa Young, 1:1 Paraprofessional at Silas Willard Elementary School, transferring to 1:1 Paraprofessional at King Elementary School, effective August 17, 2022.

DIFFERENTIAL APPOINTMENTS:

Wendy Huft, Sophomore Volleyball Coach at Galesburg High School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Mindy Matthews)

$3,120.00.

Nicki Phelps, Freshman Volleyball Coach at Galesburg High School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Hannah Cameron)

$3,120.00.

Rebecca Wade, Yearbook Advisor at Lombard Middle School, effective January 18, 2022. (New Position)

$440.00.

SUPPORT STAFF:

APPOINTMENTS:

Kylee Ulm, Special Education Paraprofessional at Bright Futures Preschool, effective August 17, 2022. (Replacing Dianne Steck)

$15.00 per hour.

Luke Queen, Security Guard at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 16, 2022. (New Position)

$15.45 per hour.

Isabella Williams, Kindergarten Paraprofessional at King Elementary School, effective August 17, 2022. (Replacing Melissa Huizenga)

$15.00 per hour.

STUDENT WORKER APPOINTMENTS:

Casey Folger, 0.5 FTE Summer Tech Assistant at Silas Willard Elementary School, effective June 14, 2022.

$15.00 per hour.

Casey Folger, 0.5 FTE Digitizing Records Project at the District Office, effective June 14, 2022.

$15.00 per hour.

Michael Gabbert, Common Grounds Worker at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 17, 2022. (Replacing Colin Sparks)

$9.25 per hour. Increases to $10.50 on January 1, 2023.

Nasir Wood, Common Grounds Worker at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 17, 2022. (Replacing Destiny Hunter)

$9.25 per hour. Increases to $10.50 on January 1, 2023.

TRANSFERS CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Allison Fornander, Comm Room Paraprofessional at Silas Willard Elementary School transferring to ED Room Paraprofessional at Silas Willard Elementary School, effective August 17, 2022 (Replacing Cheryl Krause)

Marneka Hayes, 1:1 Paraprofessional at King Elementary School, transferring to Special Education Cross Categorical paraprofessional at King Elementary School, effective August 17, 2022. (New Position)

Kelle Smith, 4 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Lombard Middle School, transferring to 3 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Steele Elementary School, effective August 15, 2022. (Replacing Jessica Price)

Jessica Price, 3 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Steele Elementary School, transferring to 5.5 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at King Elementary School, effective August 15, 2022. (Replacing Danielle Carlson)

Danielle Carlson, 5.5 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant, transferring to 5.5 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Lombard Middle School, effective August 15, 2022. (Replacing Jami Dugan)

Elizabeth Walker, 4 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Churchill Junior High School, transferring to 4 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Lombard Middle School, effective August 15, 2022. (Replacing Kelle Smith)

Jacqueline Shisler, 7 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Supervisor at Churchill Junior High School, transferring to 6.5 hour per day Common Grounds/Kitchen Assistant at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 11, 2022. (Replacing Lori Dredge)

Jami Dugan, 5.5 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Lombard Middle School, transferring to 5.5 hour per day Central Kitchen Assistant at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 11, 2022. (New Position)

Tammy Edwards, 4 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Churchill Junior High School, transferring to 5.5 hour per day Central Kitchen Assistant at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 11, 2022. (New Position)

Madison Patrick, 5.5 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Churchill Junior High School, transferring to 5.5 hour per day Central Kitchen Assistant at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 11, 2022. (Replacing Melinda VanMeter)

Debra Likes, 5.5 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Churchill Junior High School, transferring to 4 hour per day Central Kitchen Assistant at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 11, 2022. (New Position)

Melinda VanMeter, 5.5 hour per day Central Kitchen Assistant at Galesburg High School, transferring to 4 hour per day Central Kitchen Assistant at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 11, 2022. (New Position)

Lori Dredge, 6.5 hour per day Common Grounds/Kitchen Assistant at Galesburg High School, transferring to 5.5 hour per day Central Kitchen Assistant at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 11, 2022. (New Position)

BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING RETIREMENTS:

Cheryl Kraus, EBD Paraprofessional at Silas Willard Elementary School, retiring, effective July 31, 2022.

Laurel Aten, Yearbook at Galesburg High School, retiring, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING TERMINATIONS/RESIGNATIONS:

Ravie Boungou, 1st grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School, resigned, effective June 9, 2022.

Daisy Salgado, Spanish Teacher at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Tammy Engle, Special Education Paraprofessional at Bright Futures Preschool, resigned, effective June 9, 2022.

Evan Anderson, Social Studies Teacher at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Beverly Pendleton, Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Silas Willard Elementary School, resigned, effective June 9, 2022.

Toya Gatson, Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Silas Willard Elementary School, resigned, effective June 9, 2022.

Garrett Rau, Boys Sophomore Basketball Coach at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective May 6, 2022.

Kyle Grady, Physical Education Teacher at Galesburg High School, resigned at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Nicole Lincoln, Cross Categorical Teacher at Steele Elementary School, resigned at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Alyana Vogel, 3rd grade Teacher at King Elementary School, FMLA approximately November 4, 2022 through February 27, 2023.

Leesa Farmer, Paraprofessional at Steele Elementary School, FMLA May 23, 2022 through approximately September 12, 2022.

BOARD APPROVES THE FOLLOWING SALARY INCREASES:

John Asplund, Superintendent, Salary increase of 3% for the 2022-2023 school year, effective July 1, 2022.

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