Galesburg Reporter

Knoxville Community Unit School District #202 Board of Education met Oct. 23.

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 October 23, 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:

Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young, and Mrs. Rose And the following absent: Dr. Harshbarger, Mr. Steams

Recognition of Visitors: Jen Sprecher, Michelle McClay, Jeff Martin, Jodi Keever, John Neubaum, Scott - Gordian Representative, Terrah Myers, Matt Maaske, Tom Hoehn

Also present were: Dr. Andrea Guerrero, Jodi Grace, Kelli Nelson

2. Public Comments - None

3. Special Presentations

3 .1 Scott - Representative from Gordian provided the Board Members with brochures about Sourcewell and presented a slideshow on how the public bidding platform works.

3.2 Jeff Martin from Central States Bus Sales, Inc. provided a breakdown to the board with information regarding best options for bus leases, bus purchases and/or lease to purchase.

4. Consent Agenda

4.1 - 4.3 It was moved by Member Scalf and seconded by Member Ratermann for the Approval of the Consent Agenda - Meeting Minutes, Financial Reports, Personnel as presented.

AYE: Mr. Scalf, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. McCracken, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Rose 

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

5. Communication

Member Young addressed her concerns regarding sidewalks. It was explained to the board members that the school district will need to work with the Mayor and the City of Knoxville. This issue will be addressed further with the Facilities Planning Committee.

6. Administrative Reports   

6.1 Dr. Guerrero presented the tax levy slideshow to the board members and guests. She explained what a tax levy is, the levy timeline, and the proposed levy increase. The Regional Office of Education will be performing a 5 year compliance audit with Knoxville CUSD 202. The District Office is working with Compliance Plus for guidance to ensure all reports and files are correct. Seniority reports are being compiled for all certified and non-certified staff. Dr. Guerrero also spoke to the board regarding registration for next year.

6.2/6.3/6.4 All building principals provided the board with handouts. The handouts included building goals, data, athletic records/recognitions and building projects.

7. Executive Session

It was moved by Member McCracken and seconded by Member Ratermann to go into Closed Session at 7:59 pm.

AYE: Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Rose 

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member McCracken and seconded by Member Scalf to go back into Open Session at 8:06 pm.

AYE: Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Scalf, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Rose 

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

8.1 It was moved by Member Ratermann and seconded by Member Scalf the Approval of the handbook with modifications requested per September 28, 2023 regular board meeting.

AYE: Mr. Ratermann, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. McCracken, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Rose 

NAY:None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

8.2 It was moved by Member Ratermann and seconded by Member Scalf the Approval of the Policy Reviews and Updates second reading for Press Policy Updates with no changes from the first reading. Policy 8:90, 7: 180, 2:80, 2: 170, 4:45, 4: 100, 5:230, 6: 10, 6: 190, 6:240, 7:275, 7:305, 7:330, 8:25 and 8:95.   

AYE: Mr. Ratermann, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. McCracken, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Rose 

NAY:

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

9. New Business

9.1 - 9.1.5 It was moved by Member Ratermann and seconded by Member McCracken to Approve the recommendations for the Joint Resolutions Delegate at the Joint Annual Conference.

AYE: Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Rose 

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

9.2 Void Item and Motion, same information as Old Business 8.1

9.3 It was moved by Member Young and seconded by Member McCracken to Approve the Application for School Maintenance Project Grant for the High School interior/exterior doors project including hardware, camera systems, and/or vape sensor systems and Middle School roof repair match up to $50,000.00 from Fund 60.

AYE: Mrs. Young, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Rose 

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

9 .4 It was moved by Member Scalf and seconded by Member McCracken to Approve the termination of the temporary District Office part-time staff.

AYE: Mr. Scalf, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Rose 

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

9.5 It was moved by Member Ratermann and seconded by Member Young to Approve    the revisions for the Transportation Director Job Description.   

AYE: Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Young, Mrs. McCracken, Mrs. Rose

NAY: Mr. Scalf

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

9.6 The motion to Approve of the exploration and application for the Clean Energy Grant and Lottery failed. It was moved by Member Ratermann however no Member moved to second this motion.   

Whereupon the President declared the motion failed.

9.7 It was moved by Member Young and seconded by Member Scalf to Approve the addition of Trash Collection to the FY 25 Risk Management Plan.   

AYE: Mrs. Young, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. Rose 

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

9.8 It was moved by Member Young and seconded by Member Ratermann to Approve the addition of Public School Works (an all faculty and staff training/compliance program) to the FY 25 Risk Management Plan.

AYE: Mrs. Young, Mr. Ratermann, Mrs. McCracken, Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Rose 

NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

9.9 It was moved by Member Scalf and seconded by Member Young to Approve the start date posting for the Transportation Director to be January 1, 2024.

AYE: Mr. Scalf, Mrs. Young, Mrs. McCracken, Mrs. Rose

NAY: Mr. Ratermann

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

10. Adjournment   

There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Member Steams an seconded by Member Scalf that the meeting be adjourned. The President put the question the Board and the motion unanimously carried at the meeting was so adjourned 8: 1 p.m.

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