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Monmouth-Roseville Community Unit School District #238 Board of Education met Dec. 13.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 

The Monmouth-Roseville C.U.S.D. # 238 Board of Education met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, in the LMC at Monmouth-Roseville High School, 200 South B Street, Monmouth, Illinois. At 5:52 p.m. the meeting was called to order by President Killey and the roll was read. The following Members responded: Bratcher, Brooks, Killey, Switzer and Watson (5). Roll Call #1

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

President Killey led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

CONSENT AGENDA 

It was moved by Member Watson and seconded by Member Brooks that the Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented:

Payroll

(a.) The Board approved and placed on file the Minutes from the regular session and closed session held on November 8, 2022.

(b.) The Board received and Placed on File the November Financial Reports that included the Treasurer's Report and the Report of the Employee Self-Insurance Health Insurance Program.

(c.) The Board approved the November Payroll and Board Bills as presented.

(d.) The Board accepted the School Activity accounts as presented.

(e.) The Board accepted the Principals' reports as presented.

On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Brooks, Killey, Switzer, Watson and Bratcher (5). Motion carried. Roll Call #2

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 

The HVAC system is up and running at Harding. All unit ventilators have been installed. The AC was operational at Harding by the end of the cooling system. The last unit ventilator to be installed has been having blower issues. We are working with the HVAC company to figure out what is issue is with the blower.

We are missing one overhead unit for the Gym at Central. All classroom unit ventilators have been installed. Several of these unit ventilators have been having issues, but the HVAC technicians have resolved them up to this point.

We are hoping heating portion of the whole project will be done by the end of Christmas break.

All parts for the AC portion of the project are in at Central. Contractors will be making electrical connections for the AC portion of the project over Christmas break. We should have AC for the cooling season this spring.

Previously, I had reported to the Board that we would install new tile and remodel bathrooms at Lincoln, Harding, Central, the Junior High and High School in the summer of 2023. After a discussion with the architect, we feel a more manageable schedule will be the following: Install new tile at the Junior High and Lincoln, but only remodel the high school bathrooms. The remaining bathroom remodels (Lincoln, Harding, Central and Junior High) would take place in the summer of 2024.

If you have ever been to Central after a heavy rain, then you have seen the humongous pool of water that collects in front of the walkway. This issue has now been rectified and will no longer be an issue.

The Madrigal singers will be airing on Channel 6 on December 21, 22, and 23 from 3:00-4:00 PM. There is also a chance that they will be on TV during the Noon News.

BOARD CORRESPONDENCE 

Two thank you notes were circulated.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS 

President Killey read the following note from Kevin Ferry to the Board:

This year the Monmouth-Roseville Music Department nominated Mr. Fletcher for the Illinois Music Educators Association Outstanding Administrator of the Year Award. We were informed today (Dec. 9th) that Mr. Fletcher is the recipient of this award.

Mr. Fletcher was nominated and supported by teachers, parents, and community members. He was nominated based on his overwhelming support of Music at Monmouth-Roseville. The music teachers understand that this support is not seen in all School Districts. We constantly are being told how lucky we are to have an administration and school board that support music. We know and appreciate how much our district supports our Music Program.

Mr. Fletcher will be recognized at the Illinois Music Educators Conference on Thursday, January 26th at 10:00 AM in the Peoria Civic Center Room 400. He will receive this award in front of over 2,000 music teachers from the state.

INSTRUCTIONAL/OPERATIONAL PRESENTATION 

Principal, Andrea Frieden, gave a presentation on the before and after school programs at Central Intermediate which include Choirchimes, Writing Club, Acting Club, Tutoring and MR Titans Explorers Club. She also reminded the Board Jamieson Pattee Learning Center is still providing tutoring services and shared the link to their website for more information.

OLD BUSINESS 

A. December 2022 Tax Levy

The Superintendent recommended that the Board adopt the December 2022 Tax Levy Resolutions/Certificate of Levy as presented and placed at the conclusion of these minutes.

Member Brooks motioned for the Board to accept the December 2022 Tax Levy Resolutions/Certificate of Levy as presented and Member Bratcher seconded the motion. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Killey, Switzer, Watson, Bratcher and Brooks (5). Motion carried. Roll call #3.

NEW BUSINESS 

A. Post Issuance Tax Compliance Report for July 2013 Debt Certificates

Mr. Fletcher reported that he has reviewed the Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Report which states that the District is currently in compliance with the applicable tax law and no further action is necessary at this time. The report will be entered into the Board's records.

B. Discussion/Approval of asbestos removal bid in the amount of $179,000 from Ironwood Environmental as presented

Member Watson moved to approve the asbestos removal bid in the amount of $179,000 from Ironwood Environmental as presented and was seconded by Member Switzer. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Switzer, Watson, Bratcher, Brooks and Killey (5). Motion carried. Roll #4

C. Discussion/Approval of tile floor replacement bid in the amount of $540,100 from TSI Commercial Floor Covering for the Junior High and Lincoln as presented

Member Watson moved to approve the bid in the amount of $540,100 from TSI Commercial Floor Covering for the Junior High and Lincoln as presented and was seconded by Member Bratcher. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Switzer, Watson, Bratcher, Brooks and Killey (5). Motion carried. Roll call #5

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

None

BOARD COMMENTS 

None.

GO INTO CLOSED SESSION 

At 6:09 p.m., it was moved by Member Watson and seconded by Member Brooks to go into closed session for the purpose of:

The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity (5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1)); The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students.

On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Watson, Bratcher, Brooks, Killey and Switzer (5). Motion carried. Roll Call #6

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 

At 6:33 p.m., it was moved by Member Brooks and seconded by Member Watson to return to open session. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bratcher, Brooks, Killey, Switzer and Watson (5). Motion carried. Roll call #7

ACTION TAKEN AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION 

Member Bratcher made a motion to extend Mr. Fletcher's current contract by one year (end of 27-28 school year) and was seconded by Member Brooks. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Brooks, Killey, Switzer, Watson and Bratcher (5). Motion carried. Roll call #8

PERSONNEL 

The Board approved the Personnel Agenda as presented:

Monmouth-Roseville School District School Board Meeting Personnel Items for Board Approval Tuesday, December 13, 2022 

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

Job Abandonment: 

It was moved by Member Bratcher and seconded by Member Brooks to approve the personnel agenda as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Killey, Switzer, Watson, Bratcher and Brooks (5). Motion carried. Roll call #9

ADJOURNMENT 

At 6:42 p.m., it was moved by Member Brooks and seconded by Member Watson that the meeting be adjourned. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Switzer, Watson, Bratcher, Brooks and Killey (5). Motion carried. Roll Call #10

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