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ROWVA Community Unit School District #208 Board of Education met Dec. 17

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Matt Johnson, Board Vice President | ROWVA CUSD 208

Matt Johnson, Board Vice President | ROWVA CUSD 208

ROWVA Community Unit School District #208 Board of Education met Dec. 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 7:01 pm.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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.

PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS

Mrs. Danner presented the elementary principal’s report. She reviewed: Educational spotlight, professional development, and important dates to remember.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR REPORT

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

The student ambassador’s report was given.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

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

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 second reading and recommended they be adopted. Mr. Johnson moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Motion carried.

*JH/HS Curriculum

Mr. Rees presented the JH/HS Curriculum Guide for the 2025-2026 school year and recommended it be approved. Mr. West moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion. Motion carried.

*Tax Levy

Dr. Dunlap presented the tentative Tax Levy and recommended it be approved as presented. Mr. Kuelper moved and Mrs. Fleming 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 ☐) and Mrs. Bean (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.

*Abatement Resolution

Dr. Dunlap presented a resolution to partially abate the Debt Service Levy and recommended it be adopted. Mr. West moved and Mr. Kuelper 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 ☐) and Mrs. Bean (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.

ACTION ITEMS CONTINUED…

*FY24 Audit Results

Dr. Dunlap presented the FY24 Financial Audit results.

*Fuel Bids

Dr. Dunlap presented the fuel bids received for January – December 2025 and recommended the bid be awarded to West Central FS, Inc. Mr. West moved and Mrs. Fleming 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 ☐) and Mrs. Bean (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.

CLOSED SESSION

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

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Mr. Kuelper moved and Mr. West seconded the motion to return to open session to discuss personnel, meeting minute retention and collective bargaining. Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Fleming (Aye ☒ Nay ☐) and Mrs. Bean (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried at 11:49 p.m.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. West moved and Mr. Kuelper seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda for the minutes of November 19, 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 (Hires: Scott Sunderland – Bus Driver for 2025 SY and Ryker Ewing – Ag Teacher for 2025 SY). Polled vote: Mr. Johnson (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Kuelper (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. Lake (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mr. West (Aye ☒ Nay ☐), Mrs. Fleming (Aye ☒ Nay ☐) and Mrs. Bean (Aye ☒ Nay ☐). Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Dr. Dunlap gave a report from Triple I Conference.

ADJOURN

Mrs. Fleming moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion to adjourn at 11:55 pm. Motion carried.

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/870/ROWVA_CUSD_208/5138608/December_2024_Open_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

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