Galesburg Reporter

Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education met May 8

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order/Roll Call

The Community Unit School District #205 Board of Education met in special meeting on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM at 940 W. Fremont St., Galesburg, IL. The roll was read and the following Members responded: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Scherpe, Rodriguez (7) Roll Call #1

Comments by Outgoing Board Member

Member Cervantez addressed the Board and audience and Members of the Board addressed Member Cervantez.

Presentation to Outgoing Board Member

Dr. Asplund presented a gavel to Member Cervantez.

Adjourn Sine Die

It was moved by Member Rodriguez and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to adjourn sine die. The following Members responded on voice vote, AYE: Boettcher, Cervantez, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb (7) Roll Call #2

Call to Order

Dr. Asplund as President Pro Tem called the regular meeting to order—6:19PM.

Recognize Members Elected in the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election

The Board recognized members Rodney Phelps, Courtney Rodriguez and Jake Taylor who were elected in the April 4, 2023 election.

Official Oath of Office for Newly Elected Board of Education Members

The elected members recited the oath of office.

Roll Call

On roll call the following Members responded: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #3.

Election of Board of Education Officers

Member Lyon nominated Member Scherpe for the position of President. Member Bess-Tabb nominated Member Rodriguez for the position of President. Dr. Asplund asked all to raise their hand to vote in favor of Member Scherpe for President, three members voted for Member Scherpe. Dr. Asplund requested a show of hands for those voting in favor of Member Rodriguez for President, four members voted in favor of Member Rodriguez as President. Member Rodriguez accepted the position as President. President Rodriguez nominated Member Bess Tabb for the position of Vice- President and Member Bess-Tabb accepted. No others were nominated. Member Phelps nominated Member Lyon for the position of Secretary and Member Lyon accepted. No others were nominated.

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, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #4

Following closed session, it was moved by Member Bess-Tabb and seconded by Member Boettcher to move to open session. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #5

Presentations to the Board

A. Student Council representative updated the Board on the last events taking place at Galesburg Junior Senior High School.

B. Mr. Tom Hawkins and Ms. Sarah Wills presented to the Board on Edgenuity.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A. Consider Approval of Minutes:

Monday, April 10, 2023, Special Meeting

Monday, April 10, 2023, Closed Session

B. Consider Approval of Payroll and Claims

Balance Sheet

Treasurer’s Report

Fund Balance Report

Revenue Report

Expense Report

Investment Performance Report

Accounts Payable

Check Register

Activity Accounts

Health Insurance Trust Fund Balance

C. Enrollment Report

D. Consider Approval of IESA Membership

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, Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #6

FOCUS AREA #1: Relevant Skills that Lead to Employability

A. Special Education Report

Ms. Statham stated that she had one correction that only twenty paraprofessionals attended the training she provided for them and will be planning changes to get more to attend.

B. Student and Staff Supports Report—No questions were asked.

C. Building Reports—No questions were asked.

D. Consider Approval of Edgenuity Contract

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Scherpe to approve as presented. Member Lyon questioned the price of the contract. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Shcerpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boetthcer, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #7

FOCUS AREA #2: Facilities that Assist in Skill Acquisition—None

FOCUS AREA #3: Responding to the Changing Needs of our Community 

A. Consider Approval of Board of Education Meeting Schedule 

It was moved by Member Boettcher and seconded by Member Phelps to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #8

B. Consider Approval of Amended GAVC Budget

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve as presented. Mrs. Hamm stated that this is just the tentative budget presentation with final approval at the June meeting. Mr. Adam Seaney discussed the changes in his budget. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #9

C. Consider Approval of Amended 205 Budget

Mrs. Hamm presented on the Amended 205 Budget with final approval at the June meeting. It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve the tentative budget as amended. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Taylor, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #10

D. Consider Approval of Trip Requests

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Taylor (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #11

PERSONNEL

A. Consider Approval of Job Description(s)

It was moved by Member Bess-Tabb and seconded by Member Phelps to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Bess-Tabb, Taylor, Scherpe, Boettcher (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #12

B. Consider Approval of Personnel Report

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

C. Grievance Update—None

D. Report on FOIA Requests

Data Research Partners requested employee names and email addresses and Strong Law requested a video pertaining to transportation.

Comments by Board of Education

Comments were made by Member Boettcher, Phelps, Lyon, Scherpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb and Rodriguez.

Future Agenda Items

Policies, Review of Differentials, FERPA.

Future Meeting Dates

The next regular meeting is Monday, June 12, 2023 at 7PM.

Adjournment

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher that the meeting be adjourned—7:54PM. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Taylor (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #14

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