Galesburg Reporter

ROWVA Community Unit School District #208 Board of Education met Oct. 15

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

Pledge of Allegiance…

ROLL CALL

The following members answered roll call at 7:00 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, SY24 IAR data, and upcoming sports/activities.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

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

AMBASSADOR REPORT

The student ambassador report was given.

ACTION ITEMS

*PRESS Policies

Dr. Dunlap presented the PRESS Policies (2:260, 2:265, 5:100, 7:20, and 7:185) for the second reading and recommended that they be approved as presented. Mrs. Godsil moved and Mrs. Fleming seconded the motion. Motion carried.

*Risk Management Plan

Dr. Dunlap presented the Risk Management Plan and recommended that it be approved as presented. Mr. Kuelper moved and Mr. Johnson 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.

*School Resource Officer MOU

Dr. Dunlap presented the MOU for a School Resource Officer and recommended that it be approved. Mr. West moved and Mrs. Bean 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.

CLOSED SESSION

Mr. West moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion to move into closed session to discuss personnel and meeting minute retention. 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 Mrs. Godsil seconded the motion to return to open session to discuss personnel and meeting minute retention. 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 9:25 p.m.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Johnson moved and Mrs. Fleming seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda for the minutes of September 17, 2024, 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 (Resignations: Jason Weber – 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.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

None

ADJOURN

Mr. Kuelper moved and Mrs. Godsil seconded the motion to adjourn at 9:30 pm. Motion carried.

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/870/ROWVA_CUSD_208/4932091/October_2024_Open_Meeting_Minutes.pdf