Galesburg Reporter

ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 Board of Education met Oct. 17,.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

The ROWVA Board of Education met in their regular meeting in the High School LMC. The meeting  was called to order by Mr. Lake at 7:00 pm.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

The following members answered roll call at 7:01 pm:  

Mr. Johnson (Present ☒ Not Present ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Present ☒ Not Present ☐), Mr. Lake  (Present ☒ Not Present ☐), Mr. West (Present ☒ Not Present ☐), Mrs. Fleming (Present ☒ Not Present ☐), Mrs. Godsil (Present ☒ Not Present ☐), and Mrs. Bean (Present ☒ Not Present ☐).

AUDIENCE TO VISITORS

People present were Board members and administrators. 

Mrs. Danner presented the elementary principal’s report. She reviewed: Educational spotlight, professional development, and upcoming events/activities.

PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS

Mr. Rees presented the jr./sr. high school principal’s report. He reviewed: Student spotlight,  educational spotlight, and sports/activities.

SUPERINTENDENT’S  REPORT

Dr. Dunlap presented the superintendent’s report. All items were Agenda items.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR REPORT

Student ambassador report was given.

ACTION ITEMS 

*New Vehicles 

Dr. Dunlap requested approval to purchase two (2) new minivans for district use (not to exceed  $90,000). Mr. Johnson moved and Mr. West seconded the motion. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson  (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐),  Mrs. Fleming (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Godsil (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mrs. Bean (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion  carried.

*Delabar Agreement 

Dr. Dunlap recommended that the agreement with Delabar be renewed. Mr. Johnson moved and  Mrs. Godsil seconded the motion to move into closed session to discuss personnel and meeting  minute review. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake  (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Fleming (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Godsil (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mrs. Bean (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.

*PRESS Policies 

Dr. Dunlap presented the PRESS Polices for the second reading and recommended that they be  approved as presented. Mrs. Bean moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Motion carried.

CLOSED SESSION

Mr. Kuelper moved and Mrs. Godsil seconded the motion to move into closed session to discuss  personnel and meeting minute review. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper  (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Fleming (Aye ☒ Nay ☐),  Mrs. Godsil (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mrs. Bean (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried. 

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Mr. Kuelper moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion to return to open session to discuss  personnel and meeting minute review. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper  (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Fleming (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Godsil (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), and Mrs. Bean (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried at  9:44 p.m.

CONSENT AGENDA  

Mr. West moved and Mrs. Fleming seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda for the  minutes of September 19, 2023, the Treasurer’s Report, the payment of all bills in Education,  Operations and Maintenance, Transportation, IMRF, Working Cash, Fire/Safety and Activity Funds  as listed on the official copy, Meeting Minute review and Personnel (Hire: Ryan Hart – Asst.  Varsity Boys’ Basketball, James Sams – JV Boys’ Basketball, Jeff Hannam – Freshman Boys’  Basketball, Charlie Sams and Sherrill Campbell – Volunteer Asst. Boys’ Basketball, Ethen Hunt – JH  Boys’ Basketball, Tim Lynn – Asst. JH Boys’ Basketball, Gabe Secrist – Volunteer Asst. JH Boys’  Basketball, Connie Hank – Cook, and Elliott Watts – Sub Sports (non-bus) Driver). Polled vote:  Mr. Johnson (Aye ☐ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☐ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☐ Nay ☐), Mr. West  (Aye ☐ Nay ☐), Mrs. Fleming (Aye ☐ Nay ☐), Mrs. Godsil (Aye ☐ Nay ☐), and Mrs. Bean  (Aye ☐ Nay ☐). Motion carried. *Separate motion: Hire Lance Trotter - Volunteer Asst. JH Boys’  Basketball. Mr. West moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion to hire. Motion carried with  6-1 with 1 abstention. *  

COMMUNICATIONS

None.

ADJOURN

Mr. Kuelper moved and Mrs. Godsil seconded the motion to adjourn at 9:50 pm. Motion carried.

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