Galesburg Reporter

West Central Community Unit School District #235 Board of Education met July 27

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order by President Schaley at 9:03 a.m. in the Henderson County Library Conference Room. The following board members answered roll call: Bigger, Chockley, Clark, Gullberg, Higgins, Schaley, and Vancil. President Schaley declared a quorum present. Also present were Superintendent Day, K. Lafary, J. Kirby, Byron Helt, Jessica Burrell, Adam Boyle, Emily Klossing, Teresa Stevenson and Jackie Spence. 

APPROVE AGENDA 

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the agenda after removing the approval of the June Treasurer's Report. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried. 

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 

No comments from the public. 

CONSENT AGENDA 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Chockley to approve the consent agenda including the following items: 

The minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of July 16, 2024; The payment of bills. 

On roll call the following members voted aye: Chockley, Clark, Gullberg, Higgins, Schaley, Vancil and Bigger. 7-0 Motion carried. 

ACTION ITEMS 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve Press Plus Issue 115 on seconded reading as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Clark, Gullberg, Higgins, Schaley, Vancil, Bigger, and Chockley. 7-0 Motion carried. 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the $2000 bonus for Dylan Voyles as WCMS Softball coach as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Gullberg, Higgins, Schaley, Vancil, Bigger, Chockley, and Clark. 7-0 Motion carried. 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the resignation of Amanda Foley as WCES paraprofessional as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Higgins, Schaley, Vancil, Bigger, Chockley, Clark, and Gullberg. 7-0 Motion carried. 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the 2024-2025 Threat Assessment Plan as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Schaley, Vancil, Bigger, Chockley, Clark, Gullberg, and Higgins. 7-0 Motion carried. 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Gullberg to approve the MOU with WCATS for the Short-Term Approval License/Emergency License as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Vancil, Bigger, Chockley, Clark, Gullberg, Higgins, and Schaley. 7-0 Motion carried. 

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Gullberg to approve the MOU with WCATS for the WCHS Bowling Coach Stipend as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Bigger, Chockley, Clark, Gullberg, Higgins, Schaley, and Vancil. 7-0 Motion carried. 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the overload stipend for Robert Frank as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Chockley, Clark, Gullberg, Higgins, Schaley, Vancil, and Bigger. 7-0 Motion carried. 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the overload stipend for Tim Williams as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Clark, Gullberg, Higgins, Schaley, Vancil, Bigger, and Chockley. 7-0 Motion carried. 

DISCUSSION ITEMS 

During the Board Retreat a discussion was held about district facilities, staff retention/appreciation, involving and informing stakeholders. Board members, administrators and WCATS leadership discussed strengths and weaknesses for the district. Participants discussed in small groups ideas and concerns with each of the topics. Then shared those responses with the large group for each of the topics. 

FUTURE MEETING DATE 

The Board was reminded of the Regular Board Meeting that will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Elementary Cafeteria. 

ADJOURNMENT 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to adjourn at 12:05 p.m. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried. 

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