Galesburg Reporter

Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education met April 14

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order/Roll Call

The Community Unit School District #205 Board of Education met in closed session prior to the regular meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM at 940 W. Fremont St., Galesburg, IL.

The roll was read and the following Members responded: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor (7) Roll Call #1

Closed Session

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher to move to closed session for the purpose of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee(s), negotiations and pending litigation. On roll call the following Members voted

AYE: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #2

Following closed session, it was moved by Member Taylor and seconded by Member Lyon to return to open session. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #3

Roll Call

President Rodriguez called the regular meeting to order. On roll call the following Members responded: Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Taylor, Scherpe (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #4

Presentations to the Board

A. Spelling Bee Recognition

The Board recognized the District Spelling Bee finalists.

B. State Qualifier Recognition

The Board recognized the state qualifiers at the high school level in Wrestling, Scholastic Bowl, Swimming and Diving. Those recognized were Lily Furrow, Eliana Juarez, Josiah Carter, Anthony Makwala, Larry Randolph, Anders Bergren, Travis Henry, Brayden McGuire, Nathan Nelson, Carson Olson, Chace Parcel, Ryan Tapper, Jackson Warren, Silas Descalzo, Ella Oligney-Estill, Linus Leahy, Sofie Jones Rhoades, Kymorrah Jackson, Axel Holt, Jorgiana Donald, Elizabeth Wallenfelsz, Autumn Choma, Lucia Malone and Liam Dilley

C. Shine In 205

The Board recognized the April Shine In 205 winners, Lucy Rieke, Choir Teacher at Galesburg Senior High School and Heather Ide, Paraprofessional at King Elementary School.

D. Student Council Report

Mr. Andy Kennedy, Student Council Representative updated the Board on events taking place at Galesburg Senior High School that included Hope Week, Glow Run, Student Council elections, banquet, blood drive, teacher appreciation week and senior sunset.

E. Galesburg High School Presentation

Mr. Jeff Ewing, Principal at Galesburg Junior Senior High School and Ms. Mitzi Escobar presented updated data on the high school.

F. Student and Staff Supports Presentation

Ms. Tina Imes, Ms. Carrie Cooper and Member Lyon presented on current programs for student and staff supports.

Recognition of Public Comments

Comments were made by Ben Yeutson.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A. Consider Approval of Minutes/Destruction of Verbatim Minutes:

Destruction of August 2023

Monday, March 10, 2025, Regular Meeting

Monday, March 10, 2025, Closed Session

B. Consider Approval of Payroll and Claims

Balance Sheet

Treasurer’s Report

Fund Balance Report

Revenue and Expense Overview

Activity Account Report

Reserved Q Account Report

Recurring Bills/Manual Check Report

Payroll Variance Report

Investment Report

Reserved Fund Report

GAVC Report

Enrollment Report

C. Consider Approval of Disposal of Excess School Property—None

It was moved by Member Taylor and seconded by Member Lyon to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #5

STRATEGIC AIMS:

A. Academic

1. Building/Department Reports

No questions were asked.

2. Consider Approval of Consolidated District Plan

It was moved by Member Taylor and seconded by Member Phelps to approve the plan as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that this is a necessary step in order to do the next steps. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #6

NON-STRATEGIC PLAN ACTION ITEMS:

A. Consider Approval of GAPP Changes

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Taylor to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that changes had to be made because the host school is no longer participating in the exchange and so Mr. Spindler found a new school to exchange with which caused the dates to be moved. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Scherpe, Phelps, Taylor, Lyon (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #7

B. Consider Approval of Weight Room Equipment

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher to approve as presented.

Mr. Nick Young presented on the quote from Powerlift for equipment in the weight room.

Proposal is for 8 combo racks, 16 benches, 384 bumper weights, 16 bars, 8 safety squat bars and storage, 6 treadmills, 6 ellipticals, 8 upright and recumbent bikes, yoga balls and mats. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Scherpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #8

C. Consider Approval of Mail Machine Lease

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Taylor to approve as presented. Mrs. Jen Hamm presented the new lease, explaining the need and cost increase. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #9

D. Consider Approval of Agreement with Solar on Earth for 20% Discounted Power through Illinois Shines Community Solar Program

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Bess-Tabb to approve as presented.

On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Taylor (6) NAY: Scherpe (1) Motion carried. Roll Call #10

PERSONNEL

A. Consider Approval of Job Descriptions

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Taylor to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #11

B. Consider Approval of Personnel Report

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Boettcher to approve as presented.

On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Taylor, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #12

C. Grievance Update--None

D. Report on FOIA Requests

There were several requests made from Nolan Tabb regarding financials for all items involving CT and District 205, Kayla Love requesting all vendor payments over $500 for several specific years, Eden Ding requesting data for all purchase orders from 2021 and Kayla Love requesting all lease, purchase, meter rental, maintenance agreements for mailing equipment, and another from Kayla Love asking for all employee data.

Comments by Board of Education

Comments were made by Members Scherpe, Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Lyon and Taylor

Future Agenda Items—None

Future Meeting Dates

The next regular meeting is Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7PM.

Adjournment

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Lyon that the meeting be adjourned—8:52PM. On voice vote the following Members voted AYE: Bess-Tabb, Boettcher, Lyon, Scherpe, Phelps, Taylor, Rodriguez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #13

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