Galesburg Reporter

Knoxville Community Unit School District 202 Board of Education met March 28.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #202, Knox County, met in a regular meeting duly called and held at 6:00 p.m. at 600 East Main Street, Knoxville, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said District. The President called the meeting to order and directed that the roll be called. Upon roll being called, the following members were found to be present:

Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young and Mr. Stearns

And the following absent:

Recognition of Visitors: Jeff Johnson, Sydney Ingle, Steve Peterson, Toby Myers, Katie Frey, Maria Salsman, Annette Kelso, Kim McGuire, Melanie Cameron, Amy Hopper, Jerry Hise

Also present were: Keri Pala, Shane Tucker, Brad Jacobson, Matt Maaske, Patrick Hise, Jenn Walter, Kelli Nelson, Geoff Schoonover

5. It was moved by Member Scalf and seconded by Member Rose to approve the consent agenda.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young, Mr. Stearns

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

6. Public Forum

6.1 Public Comments

Katie Frey addressed the board in support of retaining Matt Maaske and Patrick Hise. Jerry Hise addressed the board in support of retaining Matt Maaske and Patrick Hise.

6.2 Good Things Happening for Kids

A slideshow was emailed to the board and posted onto the website highlighting activities and events at KHS, KJHS and Mable.

6.3 Superintendent Report

Toby Myers spoke to the board regarding the TIF District and asked for support from them and the district. Mr. Schoonover updated the board on the greenhouse project at KHS. He also talked about the district recognition dinner being held this year on May 26, 2022 at Cedar Creek Hall in Galesburg. 6.4 Board Committee Reports

No new board committee meetings to report on. Mr. Schoonover updated the board on negotiations between the district and KEA. They will be meeting the following week for contract discussion.

7. Old Business

7.1a It was moved by Member Ratermann and seconded by Member Scalf to remove item from the table for the Approval of Second Reading of PRESS policy 4:120; 8:100; 2:105; 2:110; 2:120; 2:20; 2:220; 2:260; 3:40; 3:50; 3:60; 4:160; 4:170; 4:175; 4:60; 5:10; 5:100; 5:120; 5:125; 5:150; 5:185; 5:20; 5:200; 5:220; 5:250; 5:30; 5:330; 5:50; 5:90; 6:120; 6:135; 6:15; 6:180; 6:20; 6:220; 6:300; 6:340; 6:50; 6:60; 7:10; 7:150; 7:160; 7:180; 7:190; 7:20; 7:200; 7:210; 7:240; 7:250; 7:260; 7:290; 7:30; 7:310; 7:315; 7:340; 7:345: 7:60; 7:70; 7:80; 4:165, with changes suggested by Mr. Schoonover.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young, Mr. Stearns

NAY:

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

7.1b It was moved by Member McCracken and seconded by Member Ratermann for the Approval of Second Reading of PRESS policy 4:120; 8:100; 2:105; 2:110; 2:120; 2:20; 2:220; 2:260; 3:40; 3:50; 3:60; 4:160; 4:170; 4:175; 4:60; 5:10; 5:100; 5:120; 5:125; 5:150; 5:185; 5:20; 5:200; 5:220; 5:250; 5:30; 5:330; 5:50; 5:90; 6:120; 6:135; 6:15; 6:180; 6:20; 6:220; 6:300; 10; 6:50; 6:60; 7:10; 7:150; 7:160; 7:180; 7:190; 7:20; 7:200; 7:210; 7:240; 7:250; 7:260; 7:290; 7:30; 7:310; 7:315; 7:340; 7:345: 7:60; 7:70; 7:80; 4:165, with changes suggested by Mr. Schoonover.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young, Mr. Stearns

NAY:

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

7.2 The of Approval of storage facilities at KJHS and KHS was removed from the agenda.

8. New Business

8.1 It was moved by Member Rose and seconded by Member Young for Approval of IHSA Membership for the 2022-2023 school year.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young, Mr. Stearns

NAY:

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

8.2 It was moved by Member Scalf and seconded by Member Ratermann for Approval of 2022-2023 School Calendar as presented.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young

NAY: Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Stearns

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

9. Correspondence / Other Business - None

10. Closed Session

It was moved by Member McCracken and seconded by Member Rose to go into Closed Session at 7:00 p.m.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young and Mr. Stearns

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Harshbarger and seconded by Member Scalf to go back into Open Session at 8:15 p.m.

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

11. New Business (continued)

11.1 It was moved by Member Ratermann and seconded by Member Rose for the Approval of Employment of Shane Tucker.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young, Mr. Stearns

NAY:

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

11.2 It was moved by Member Harshbarger and seconded by Member Scalf for the Approval of Employment of Brad Jacobson.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young, Mr. Stearns

NAY:

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

11.3 It was moved by Member McCracken and seconded by Member Rose for the Approval of Employment of Matt Maaske.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young, Mr. Stearns

NAY:

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

11.4 It was moved by Member McCracken and seconded by Member Ratermann for the Approval of Employment of Patrick Hise.

AYE: Mrs. McCracken NAY: Dr. Harshbarger, Mr. Ratermann, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young, Mr. Stearns ABSTAIN: Mrs. Rose

Whereupon the President declared the motion failed.

There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Member Scalf and seconded by Member Ratermann that the meeting be adjourned. The President put the question to the Board and the motion unanimously carried and the meeting so adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

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