Galesburg Reporter

Knoxville Community Unit School District #202 Board of Education met July 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #202, Knox County, met in a regular meeting duly called and held July 24, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at 809 East Main Street, Knoxville, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said District. The President called the meeting to order and directed that the roll be called. Upon roll being called, the following members were found to be present:

Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young and Mr. Stearns

And the following absent:

Recognition of Visitors: Sharon Uslan, Sarah Tessier, Jodi Keever, Michelle McClay, Terrah Myers, Matt Maaske, John Neubaum, Mallory Tolley, Troy Fleisher

Also present were: Dr. Andrea Guerrero, Jenn Walter

It was moved by Member McCracken and seconded by Member Ratermann to approve the consent agenda as presented with the removal of Item 5.5, to be voted on separately.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young and Mr. Stearns

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Scalf and seconded by Member Young to approve Item 5.5, Employment of Troy Fleisher as KJHS Cross Country Coach.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young

NAY: Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Stearns

Whereupon the President declared the motion failed.

Public Comments - None

Superintendent Report - Dr. Guerrero spoke with the board regarding having David Meyer, from DMI Group, discuss the Districts health insurance plan at the October meeting. She also wanted to discuss the 10 year Life Safety Plan and long term planning with the architect and the board.

Sharon Uslan from Engie presented a slideshow detailing how Engie could help the district by doing an opportunity assessment at no cost. It could help reduce the burden on the district.

The board also discussed Opening Day for the staff and invoices we had received from Midwest Bus Sales regarding buses we had leased. They want to be paid for all repairs and damages to buses while we were leasing them.

It was moved by Member Young and seconded by Member Rose for Approval of the Consolidated District Plan.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young and Mr. Stearns

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion passed.

It was moved by Member McCracken and seconded by Member Ratermann for Approval of FFA Calendar of Events.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young and Mr. Stearns

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Harshbarger and seconded by Member McCracken for Approval of the destruction of the last 6 months of Closed Session recordings.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young and Mr. Stearns

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Harshbarger and seconded by Member Ratermann for Approval of the Coach job descriptions, with the addition of use of appropriate school language and positive character.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young and Mr. Stearns

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Ratermann and seconded by Member Harshbarger for Approval of a change to Paraprofessional hours. Their hours would be a consistent 6.5 hours per day.

AYE: Dr. Harshbarger, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young 

NAY: None

ABSTAIN: Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Stearns

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Correspondence / Other Business

Mrs. Rose asked if any correspondence had been sent out to parents regarding the new policies for cell phones and backpacks. She wanted to get ahead of the questions. Dr. Guerrero reported the Administrators would be sending out information and would be available at registration.

Mr. Scalf would like to review the Driver’s Education program and see if there are ways to improve it.

Mr. Stearns informed the board he would be resigning as President of the board effective July 25, 2023. He will be maintaining his seat on the board.

There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Member Ratermann and seconded by Member Harshbarger that the meeting be adjourned. The President put the question to the Board and the motion unanimously carried and the meeting so adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

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