Galesburg Reporter

Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education met Nov. 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 6:30 PM at 932 Harrison St., Galesburg, IL. The roll was read and the following Members responded: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Scherpe, Rodriguez (7) Roll Call #1

Closed Session

It was moved by Member Lyon and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to move to closed session for the purpose of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee(s), negotiations and pending litigation. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #2

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

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. Mrs. Jenn Hamm, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, presented on the Tentative Tax Levy.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A. Consider Approval of Minutes:

Monday, October 10, 2022, Special Meeting

Monday, October 10, 2022, Regular Meeting

B. Consider Approval of Payroll and Claims

Balance Sheet

Treasurer’s Report

Fund Balance Report

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Revenue Report

Expense Report

Investment Performance Report

Accounts Payable

Check Register

Activity Accounts

Health Insurance Trust Fund Balance

C. Enrollment/Registration Report

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: Rodriguez, Scherpe, Cervantez, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #4

FOCUS AREA #1: Relevant Skills that Lead to Employability

A. Building Reports—No questions were asked.

B. Special Education Report—No questions were asked.

C. Student and Staff Supports Report—Member Cervantez requested some broken down data on source of referrals to SEL.

D. Consider Approval of School Improvement Plans

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Cervantez to approve as presented. Member Cervantez asked if SIP plans are given to the Board normally prior to voting. Mrs. Springer stated that this is the same process as normal. As soon as they are completed they are given to the Board. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez, Lyon (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #5

FOCUS AREA #2: Facilities that Assist in Skill Acquisition

A. Buildings and Grounds Committee Report

Member Lyon presented recent updates on the 940 building. Showing the most recent updates in the Bright Futures Preschool classrooms, teacher workroom and the board room space of the 940 building.

FOCUS AREA #3: Responding to the Changing Needs of our Community A. Consider Approval of Board Policies 7:272 and 8:100 (Second Reading) It was moved by Member Cervantez and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to as presented. The following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez, Rodriguez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #6

B. Consider Approval of Trip Request(s)

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Cervantez to approve as presented. Member Lyon asked if this item was just about the trip to Chicago in March. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Rodriguez, Cervantez, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Phelps, Lyon, Scherpe (7) Motion carried. Roll call #7

C. Consider Approval of Establishing Activity Account Fund

Mrs. Hamm stated that this item is to establish an activity account for junior high cheer as they do not currently have one. It was moved by Member Rodriguez and seconded by Member Bess Tabb to approve as presented. Member Rodriguez asked where the funds for junior high come from. Mr. Matthews addressed the question stating that currently there is not a booster club for them but the junior high students do work the concession stand for high school games and those groups will earn funds. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #8

D. Appoint Delegate and Alternate to Joint Annual Conference

President Scherpe stated that Member Bess-Tabb will be the delegate and Member Rodriguez will be the alternate.

E. Discussion on Resolution for Delegate Assembly

The Board discussed the resolutions and agreed to how to instruct Member Bess-Tabb to vote

F. Consider Approval of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Renewal and Optional Coverages.

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Rodriguez to approve the health insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #9

G. Consider Approval of MOU with SEIU Food Service Union for Health Insurance Opt Out Incentive

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that the Food Service Union has already voted, agreed and signed the memorandum of understanding. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervatnez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #10

H. Consider Approval of MOU with SEIU Custodial/Maintenance Union for Health Insurance Opt Out Incentive

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Cervantez to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that the Custodial/Maintenance Union has also voted and signed the memorandum of understanding. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervanez, Lyon (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #11

I. Consider Approval of MOU with Galesburg Education Association for Health Insurance Opt Out Incentive

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Members Boettcher to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund noted that the GEA has yet to sign the MOU. On roll call the following members voted to approve the MOU as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Rodriguez, Scherpe, Cervantez, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #12

PERSONNEL

A. Consider Approval of Job Description(s)

It was moved by Member Rodriguez and seconded by Member Cervantez to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez (7) Motion carried. Roll call#13

B. Consider Approval of Personnel Report

It was moved by Member Rodriguez and seconded by Member Phelps 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 #14

C. Grievance Update

No new grievances but there is one pending arbitration.

D. Report on FOIA Requests—None

Comments by Board of Education

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

Future Agenda Items

Member Lyon requested a solar update.

Future Meeting Dates

The next regular meeting is Monday, December 12, 2022 at 7PM.

Adjournment

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Rodriguez that the meeting be adjourned—8:31PM. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #15

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