Galesburg Reporter

Monmouth-Roseville Community Unit School District #238 Board of Education met Nov. 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order 

The Monmouth-Roseville C.U.S.D. # 238 Board of Education met in a regular meeting in the LMC of the High School, 200 South B Street, Monmouth, Illinois. At 7:00 p.m. the meeting was called to order by President Killey and the roll was read. The following Members responded: Switzer, Bratcher, Brooks, Huston, Killey, Schumm (6). Roll call #1.

Pledge of Allegiance 

Board President Killey led the Pledge of Allegiance

Consent Agenda 

It was moved by Member Bratcher and seconded by Member Brooks that the Board approve and place on file the Consent Agenda as presented:

a. The Board received and placed on file the Minutes of the October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting, Open and Closed session minutes.

b. The Board approved the Treasurer's Report, Insurance Fund Report, Payrolls and Board Bills Report, Board Bills Detail, Principals' Reports and Activity Fund Reports.

c. The Board received and placed on file the October Financial Reports that included Delayed State Payments and Administrative Report.

On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bratcher, Brooks, Huston, Killey, Schumm, Switzer (6) Motion carried. Roll Call #2

Superintendent Reports 

Mr. Fletcher reviewed the following:

Knox-Warren Property Purchase: Each year we send several IEP students out of the district to receive their education due to the severity of their disability. Sending a student out of the district costs us approximately $40,000 per student. In an effort to reduce this cost, Knox-Warren is looking into purchasing property and hopefully adding programs that each school in the coop can send students to for half the cost of what we currently spend. Unfortunately, in order to get to this spot, each school district in the coop will need to spend money (a significant amount).

Donation from Security Savings Bank: The Monmouth-Roseville Education Association has received a check in the amount of $1700 from Security Savings bank.

Scoreboard Installation: The new scoreboard for the high school gym is scheduled to occur on November 10th.

Summative Designation: ISBE has released their 21-22 summative designations for schools. We have four commendable schools and one targeted school (high school). The high school received a targeted designation due to an underperforming subgroup (Children with Disabilities - CWD). What are Illinois' Annual Summative Designations? Illinois has four annual summative designations: Exemplary, Commendable, Targeted, and Comprehensive. Exemplary recognizes the highest performing 10 percent of schools. Comprehensive identifies the lowest performing 5 percent of schools. Targeted identifies schools whose performance is overall above the lowest performing 5percent of schools but that have one or more individual student groups whose performance is on par with the lowest performing 5 percent of schools. All other schools receive a Commendable designation. The high school is a newly designated school for targeted support. While we are not happy of this fact we have to view this designation as an opportunity to reflect on your its' strengths and opportunities for growth. The junior high, while commendable this year, is in year 2 of a 3-year improvement process. If the junior high school would happen to fall back into a "targeted" designation on the 2024 report card, they will move to comprehensive status. Every school has room for improvement and must build capacity to sustain school improvement practices. It is clear that each school must use data to inform long term systemic changes. We can no long have a "we need to do everything to get off the list mentality."

November 15th: School Board Members Day: I want to publicly thank our Board of Education members for all that they do for our school district and community. They are charged with meeting the community's expectations and aspirations for the public education of their children. They manage tax dollars, create plans to maintain, preserve and improve our facilities, they set high expectations for the education of all students and staff. They donate countless hours to public service with no compensation whatsoever. I want to thank each of you for devoting so much time and energy to the education of our children.

Congratulations to Joe Bratcher and PJ Brooks: I would like to congratulate two of our Board members for awards each recently received. Mr. Bratcher was recently inducted to the Monmouth-Roseville Hall of Achievement for accomplishments since graduating from high school. Mr. Brooks received the Hall of Achievements 2022 Distinguished Service Award. Congratulations Joe and PJ!!

Board Correspondence 

A letter from a representative of TRS was provided thanking the district for their hospitality for hosting an event at the high school on September 27th.

Two thank you notes were also circulated.

Board Committee Reports 

The board received the Health Insurance Committee minutes to be placed on file.

Instructional/Operational Presentation 

A. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Audit Report

Matt Schueler and Becca Powell of WIPFLI provided the Board with the findings from the 2021-22 audit. Becca reviewed fund balances, bond payments, district pensions and the federal compliance - single audit. The audit will be placed on file in the District Office and made available for public review on the District website. Member Brooks moved to accept the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Audit report as presented and was seconded by Member Bratcher. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bratcher, Brooks, Huston, Killey, Schumm and Switzer (6). Motion carried. Roll call #3

B. Lincoln Instructional Presentation

Lincoln Principal Joe Pilger introduced Amy Fullerton, Hope Neal and Rebecca Petentler from the Regional Office of Education. Each ROE staff member discussed services provided through the Pre-School for All and Pre-School for All Expansion grants. They handed out flyers/brochures with detailed information along with contact information.

C. Discussion regarding current athletic offerings at the Junior High

Chad Carlson, Junior High Athletic Director and Aaron Sikorski, Junior High Principal, reviewed junior high sports currently offered, sports that could be offered and the current or estimated costs. A survey was provided of current 6th and 7th grade students listing sports of interest to them.

NEW BUSINESS 

A. Discussion/Approval of Tentative December 2022 Tax Levy

Superintendent Fletcher informed the Board that the Finance Committee has recommended the Board adopt the Tentative Tax Levy Resolution:

Mr. Fletcher explained that for the balloon levy, he suggests using 10% as the anticipated percentage increase in EAV. The highest increase in EAV since the consolidation of Monmouth and Roseville was 9.18% which occurred last year. There are no major changes in the levy from the last year to this year. The balloon levy request will result in the Board needing to hold a Truth in Taxation Hearing in December. Mr. Fletcher told the Board the hearings have been held for the last 10 years regardless of whether or not they were required.

Member Switzer moved to adopt the resolution setting the December 2022 Tentative Tax levy as presented and was seconded by member Schumm. On roll call all Members voted AYE: Brooks, Huston, Killey, Schumm, Switzer and Bratcher (6). Motion carries. Roll call #4.

B. Discussion/Approval of Health Insurance Plan Year 2023

Mr. Fletcher reviewed the current 2 tier self-insured rates with the proposed 4 tier fully funded rates. Member Brooks moved and Member Bratcher seconded to change the health insurance plan to a Blue Cross Blue Shield fully funded plan with a 4 tier rate structure as presented. On roll call and Members voted AYE: Huston, Killey, Schumm, Switzer, Bratcher and Brooks (6). Motion carried. Roll call #5.

C. Discussion/Approval of Life Insurance and AD & D Insurance Plan for Year 2023

Superintendent Fletcher reviewed the current/renewal rates with Companion Life and Dearborn for Life Insurance and AD & D with the Board. Member Bratcher made a motion to approve the change from Companion Life to Dearborn as presented. Member Switzer seconded the motion and on roll call. Members voted AYE: Switzer, Bratcher, Brooks, Huston, Killey and Schumm (6). Motion carries. Roll call #6

D. Discussion/Approval of Life-Safety Amendment to install updated locks and doors at Monmouth-Roseville High School

Mr. Fletcher reviewed the request to use Fire Prevention/Life Safety Funds. Member Brooks moved to approve the Life-Safety Amendment as presented and was seconded by Member Bratcher. Members voted AYE: Bratcher, Brooks, Huston, Killey, Schumm and Switzer (6). Motion carries. Roll call #7

E. Discussion/Approval for Life-Safety Amendment to install updated locks and door

latches at Monmouth-Roseville Junior High School

Mr. Fletcher reviewed the request to use Fire Prevention/Life Safety Funds. Member Brooks moved to approve the Life-Safety Amendment as presented and was seconded by Member Switzer. Members voted AYE: Brooks, Huston, Killey, Schumm, Switzer and Bratcher (6). Motion carries. Roll call #8

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

None.

BOARD COMMENTS 

None.

GO INTO CLOSED SESSION 

At 8:18 p.m. Member Switzer moved and Member Brooks seconded to enter into closed session. Members voted AYE: Huston, Killey, Schumm, Switzer, Bratcher and Brooks (6). Motion carries. Roll call #9

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 

Member Brooks moved to return to open session at 8:45 p.m. and was seconded by Member Bratcher. On roll call all Members voted AYE: Killey, Schumm, Switzer, Bratcher, Brooks and Huston (6) Roll call #10.

ACTION TAKEN AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION 

A. Discussion/Approval of Separation Agreement between the Board of Education, the Monmouth-Roseville Education Association and an employee

Member Bratcher moved to approve the Separation Agreement as presented and member Brooks seconded the motion. On roll call all members voted AYE: Huston, Killey, Schumm, Switzer, Bratcher and Brooks (6). Motion carried. Roll call #11.

PERSONNEL 

Monmouth-Roseville School District School Board Meeting 

Personnel Items for Board Approval 

Please note: the following new appointments are pending completion of all certifications, requirements, and clearance on the state required background 

It was moved by Member Brooks and seconded by Member Schumm to approve the personnel agenda as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Killey, Schumm, Switzer, Bratcher and Brooks. (5). Huston Abstained. Motion carried. Roll Call #12

ADJOURNMENT 

At 8:52 p.m., the meeting was adjourned by President Killey.

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