Galesburg Reporter

Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education met Aug. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order/Roll Call

The Community Unit School District #205 Board of Education met in closed session prior to the regular meeting on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM at 940 W. Fremont St., Galesburg, IL. The roll was read and the following Members responded: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Taylor, Lyon, Scherpe, Rodriguez, Phelps (7) Roll Call #1

Closed Session

It was moved by Member Bess-Tabb and seconded by Member Phelps 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, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor, Phelps (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #2

Following closed session, it was moved by Member Lyon and seconded by Member Phelps to move to open session. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #3

Public Hearing

President Rodriguez called the public hearing regarding the budget hearing for Galesburg CUSD 205 and GAVC to order and asked for anyone wishing to make comments regarding the budgets. Mrs. Hamm presented on the Galesburg CUSD 205 budget and Mr. Seaney presented on the GAVC budget. No comments were made and the hearing was closed. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #4

Roll Call

President Rodriguez called the regular meeting to order. On roll call the following Members responded: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #5

Recognition of Public Comments

Public comments were made by Kyle Spencer.

Presentations to the Board

Tina Imes presented on student behavior management and what that looks like this year and the goals for the school year.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A. Consider Approval of Minutes:

Monday, July 10, 2023, Regular Meeting

Monday, July 10, 2023, Closed Session

Friday, July 28, 2023, Special Meeting

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

Enrollment Report

It was moved by Member Taylor and seconded by Member bess-Tabb to approve the consent agenda as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Scherpe, Taylor, Bess Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #6

FOCUS AREA #1: Relevant Skills that Lead to Employability

A. Special Education Report

Ms. Statham stated she had nothing to add.

B. Student and Staff Supports Report

Mrs. Ritchie stated she had nothing to add.

C. Building Reports

No questions were asked.

FOCUS AREA #2: Facilities that Assist in Skill Acquisition

A. Consider Approval of Proposal for Architectural Services for 10 Year Life Safety It was moved by Member Boettcher and seconded by Member Phelps to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that the District is required to perform a life safety check every 10 years regardless that buildings are new/updated. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #7

B. Consider Approval of Flooring Replacement at Galesburg Junior Senior High School and  Lombard Middle School

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher to approve as presented.

Dr. Asplund explained where the flooring will be replaced. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #8

C. Consider Approval of Galesburg Junior Senior High Domestic Water Replacement It was moved by Member Taylor and seconded by Member Phelps to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that this is for water piping that is under the flooring. It needs to be replaced. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #9

D. Consider Approval of Facilities Use Agreement with City of Galesburg It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that the agreement is the same as prior years but that this one is a five-year agreement as opposed to a one year and that the city will pay their portion of the lighting for three tennis courts. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #10

FOCUS AREA #3: Responding to the Changing Needs of our Community A. Consider Approval of Board Policies: Section 1, 2 and 3 (First Reading) It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher to approve on first reading. Discussion ensued regarding changes to policy 1:50, 2:20, 2:50, 2:120, 2:260, 3:30 and 3:70. The policy committee will meet before the next meeting to discuss specific changes. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #11

B. Consider Approval of Trip Request

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

C. Consider Approval of Tentative Budget for Galesburg CUSD #205

It was moved by Member Taylor and seconded by Member Phelps to approve as presented. Mrs. Hamm stated that this is a yearly requirement. No questions were asked following her budget presentation. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Scherpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #13

D. Consider Approval of Tentative Budget for GAVC

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Taylor to approve on first reading as presented. Mr. Adam Seaney was present for questions following his budget presentation. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #14

PERSONNEL

A. Consider Approval of Personnel Report

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher to approve the personnel report as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #15

C. Grievance Update—None

D. Report on FOIA Requests—Two requests were received regarding facility use rental in the district and SmartProcure requested all purchasing records from February 2023 through August 11, 2023.

Comments by Board of Education

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

Future Agenda Items

Recycling Data, Solar Update, Facilities Use and Student Rep.

Future Meeting Dates

The next regular meeting is Monday, September 18, 2023 at 7PM.

Adjournment

It was moved by Member Taylor and seconded by Member Boettcher that the meeting be adjourned—9:01PM. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Taylor (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #16

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