Galesburg Reporter

ROWVA Community Unit School District #208 Board of Education met Nov. 19 

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, administrators and some staff members.

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

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

STUDENT AMBASSADOR

The Student Ambassador report was given.

ACTION ITEMS

* PRESS Policies

Dr. Dunlap presented PRESS Policies (2:105, 2:120, 4:30, 4:60, 4:150, 4:170, 5:10, 5:20, 5:90, 5:120, 5:125, 5:230, 6:60, 6:135, 7:10, 7:100, 7:200, and 8:10) for the first reading.

*Tax Levy

Dr. Dunlap presented the tentative Tax Levy for review.

*Truth in Taxation Hearing

Dr. Dunlap recommended that a Truth in Taxation Hearing be held at 6:50 pm on December 17, 2024, in the ROWVA Jr/Sr High School LMC. Mr. Kuelper moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

Motion carried.

*Seek Fuel Bids

Dr. Dunlap requested approval to seek fuel bids for the 2025 calendar year. Mr. Johnson moved and Mrs. Fleming seconded the motion. Motion carried.

*Boiler System Work

Dr. Dunlap recommended that the bid to replace the pipes for the boiler system to the band and CTE rooms be accepted. The cost is not to exceed $110,000. Mr. West moved and Mrs. Godsil 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. Kuelper moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion to move into closed session to discuss personnel. 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. 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 10:00 p.m.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. West moved and Mrs. Fleming seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda for the minutes of October 15, 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 (Retirement: Judy Post – Art. Hire: Michael Pendelton – HS Wrestling Asst., Anthony Razo – JH Wrestling Asst., Austin Whetstine – Wrestling Volunteer, Erik Hughs – JH Boys Basketball, Timmy Lynn – JH Boys Basketball Asst., Ethan Hunt – JH Boys Basketball Volunteer, Shane Tucker – Head Sophomore Boys Basketball, and Joel Lewis and Patrick Lewis – Freshman (split) Boys Basketball). 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.

COMMUNICATIONS

Dr. Dunlap shared a letter from a Veteran.

ADJOURN

Mr. West moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion to adjourn at 10:05 pm. Motion carried.

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