Galesburg Reporter

Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education met May 12

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, May 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM at 940 W. Fremont St., Galesburg, IL.

The roll was read and the following Members responded: Harter, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Statham, Taylor (7) Roll Call #1

Closed Session

It was moved by Member Lyon and seconded by Member Phelps 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: Harter, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Statham, Taylor (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #2

District Attorney, Mr. Luke Feeney entered closed session 5:55PM.

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

Roll Call

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

Presentations to the Board

A. Recognition of Retirees

The Board recognized the 2024-2025 Retirees.

B. Shine In 205

The Board recognized the May Shine In 205 winners, Katie Davis, English Teacher at Lombard Middle School and Hannah Orellana, 4th Grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School.

C. Galesburg High School Education Student Introductions

Mrs. Laura Putnam, Vocational Teacher at Galesburg Senior High School, introduced her current education students who are planning to pursue teaching degrees.

D. Bus Driver Recognition

Bus drivers for First Student, Mr. Bruce Watkins and monitor on the bus, Ms. Clara Johnson were recognized for their extra safety efforts with the students on their bus route during recent events.

E. Student Council

Student Council representative, Camden Cox, updated the Board on items taking place to round out the school year at Galesburg Junior Senior High School.

Recognition of Public Comments

Comments were made by John Edwards and Nick Dilley.

Approval of Consent Agenda

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

Destruction of September 2023

Monday, April 14, 2025, Regular Meeting

Monday, April 14, 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

D. Consider Approval of IESA Membership

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

STRATEGIC AIMS:

A. Academic

1. Building/Department Reports

No questions were asked.

B. Behavior

1. Consider Approval of the Code of Conduct-First Reading

It was moved by Member Taylor and seconded by Member Phelps to approve on first reading as presented. Discussion ensued. Dr. Asplund requested that the Board direct additional suggestions to him and he will relay them to the committee for additional changes. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Scherpe, Statham, Taylor, Harter, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #6

NON-STRATEGIC PLAN ACTION ITEMS:

A. Consider Approval of Resolution Abating the Working Cash Fund

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Statham to approve as presented. Ms. Hamm gave a brief explanation as to why the District is required to pass this item. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Statham, Taylor, Harter, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #7

B. Consider Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Knox-Warren Special Education District

It was moved by Member Taylor and seconded by Member Phelps to approve as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Taylor, Harter, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Statham (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #8

C. Consider Approval of Trash Removal Bid

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Statham to approve as presented. Mr. Andrew Steck, Maintenance Director, stated that this is a new company that came in incredibly low and reference checks were made and all companies contacted were pleased with services. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Harter, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Statham, Taylor (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #9

D. Consider Approval of Trip Requests

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Statham to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that these are for the various summer overnight and/or out of state trips. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Statham, Taylor, Harter (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #10

E. Consider Approval of Swim Coop with United and Monmouth Roseville for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Years

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Taylor to approve as presented. Mr. Jake Miller, stated that this includes girls swimming this year and is the only change. On roll call the following Members stated AYE: Phelps, Rodriguez, Statham, Taylor, Harter, Lyon (6) NAY: Scherpe (1) Motion carried. Roll Call #11

F. Consider Approval of Brokerage Insurance Services with Kepple Insurance

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Statham to approve the engagement of services with Kepple as presented. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Rodriguez, Scherpe, Statham, Taylor, Harter, Lyon, Phelps (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #12

G. Consideration and Action on a Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Galesburg for the transfer of real estate

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Statham to approve as presented. Dr. Asplund stated that this item is for the small spaces of land that both the City and the District thought were included in the sale of Churchill Junior High School. On roll call the following Members voted AYE: Rodriguez, Scherpe, Statham, Taylor, Harter, Lyon, Phelps (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #13

PERSONNEL

A. 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 #15

B. Grievance Update--None

C. Report on FOIA Requests

Requests were received from Terra Sargeant, Molly Hudgens, Deputy Director of Research for SEIU Local 73 and Abbas Khan.

Comments by Board of Education

Comments were made by Members Scherpe, Statham, Lyon, Harter, Taylor, Phelps and Rodriguez.

Future Agenda Items—None

Future Meeting Dates

The next regular meeting is Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7PM.

Adjournment

It was moved by Member Phelps and seconded by Member Statham that the meeting be adjourned—8:36PM. On voice vote the following Members voted AYE: Taylor, Harter, Lyon, Phelps, Rodriguez, Scherpe, Statham (7) Motion carried. Roll Call #16

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