Galesburg Reporter

Monmouth-Roseville Community Unit School District #238 Board of Education met July 11

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, July 11, 2023, in the High School LMC at 200 South B Street, Monmouth, Illinois. At 6:00 p.m. the meeting was called to order by President Brooks, and the roll was read. The following Members responded: Brooks, Watson, Schumm, Switzer and Gaule (5). Roll call #1.

Pledge of Allegiance 

President Brooks led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Consent Agenda 

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

(a.) The Board approved and placed on file the Minutes from the Regular and Closed Session held on June 20, 2023 and the Minutes from the Amended Budget Hearing on June 20, 2023.

(b.) The Board received and placed on file the June Financial Reports that included the Treasurer's Report and Employee's Self Insurance Health Insurance Program Reports. 

(c.) The Board approved the June Payroll and July Board Bills as presented:

Payroll 

Gross Payroll $990,997.57

Health/Life Insurance $79,450.25

FICA/Medicare $26,662.06

IMRF $12,362.02

TRS $19,190.81

Total $1,128,662.71

Board Bills 

Education Fund $142,589.44

Building Fund $62,954.28

Debt Service Fund $2,876.88

Transportation Fund $19,230.29

IMRF /SS Fund $0.00

Capital Projects Fund $794,936.44

Working Cash Fund $0.00

Tort Fund $2,360.00

Fire Prevention & Safety Fund $0.00

Total $1,024,947.33

On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Watson, Schumm, Switzer, Gaule and Brooks (5). Motion passed. Roll call #2.

Superintendent Reports 

Superintendent Fletcher reviewed the unaudited treasurer's report and balances in each fund for the end of the fiscal year.

Board Correspondence 

None.

Board Committee Reports 

None.

Instructional / Operational Presentation 

None.

Old Business 

A. Proposed New or Amended Board Policies (Second and Final Reading) 

Member Switzer made a motion to adopt the new or amended board policies as presented and was seconded by Member Watson. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Schumm, Switzer, Gaule. Brooks and Watson (5). Motion passed. Roll call #3.

New Business 

A. Consideration and Action on a Resolution authorizing the issue of not to exceed $4,500,000 General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) for the purpose of paying the costs of improving the sites of and altering, repairing, and equipping school building and facilities including the installation of solar panels 

The Superintendent presented the resolution explaining he was waiting for another company to do a side by side comparison of the solar project. The District would then be ready to proceed and issue bonds when needed. Member Schumm made a motion to approve the resolution as presented and was seconded by Member Watson. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Schumm, Switzer, Gaule, Brooks and Watson (5). Motion passed. Roll call #4.

B. Discussion and Approval of site designs for proposed solar array 

Superintendent Fletcher presented the Board with the proposed solar array design for each site. Member Watson moved to accept the site design for the proposed solar array as presented and Member Switzer seconded. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Switzer, Gaule, Brooks, Watson and Schumm (5). Motion passed. Roll call #5.

C. Discussion and Approval of Bus Driver/Mechanic Job Description 

Mr. Fletcher presented the proposed job description and explained the need. Member Switzer made a motion to approve the job description as presented and Member Schumm seconded the motion. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Gaule, Brooks, Watson, Schumm and Switzer (5). Motion passed. Roll call #6.

D. Discussion and Approval to purchase vehicles for Transportation Department 

The Superintendent requested permission to purchase/replace vehicles in the upcoming budget. The transportation department has requested a truck for plowing and to drive to and from buildings. Mr. Fletcher then asked for three (3) Chevrolet Traverse (or similar vehicles) to replace the mini-vans and one Suburban. The Board also discussed and gave Mr. Fletcher permission to write a check out of the District Imprest fund to hold a truck until a check can be approved at the August Board meeting. Member Watson made a motion to approve the purchase of vehicles for the Transportation Department as presented and was seconded by Member Gaule. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Gaule, Brooks, Watson, Schumm and Switzer (5). Motion passed. Roll call #7. 

Public Comments 

None

Board Comments 

Superintendent told the Board his daughter got engaged while on their family vacation.

Member Brooks read a request from the high school Athletic Director, Jeremy Adolphson, asking to name the high school gym after Chuck Grant and read his stats as a coach. Superintendent Fletcher read board policy 4:150 concerning naming buildings and facilities explaining a committee needed to be formed. The committee will consist of Joe Switzer, Jeff Ewing, Jeremy Adolphson, Dan Watson and Jeff Thompson (if he agrees).

Closed Session 

The Board did not go into closed session.

Personnel Agenda 

Superintendent Fletcher presented the following information for Board approval:

Member Watson moved to accept the Personnel Agenda as presented. Member Gaule seconded the motion. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Schumm, Switzer, Gaule, Brooks and Watson (5). Motion passed. Roll call #8.

Adjournment 

At 6:33 p.m. Member Watson moved to adjourn the meeting. Member Switzer seconded the motion. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Switzer, Gaule, Brooks, Watson and Schumm (5). Motion passed. Roll call #9.

https://www.mr238.org/board-of-education/agendas_and_minutes