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Porta Community Unit School District 202 Board met September 21.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

     The Budget Hearing of the PORTA Community Unit School District #202, Petersburg,

Illinois was held in the Superintendent’s Office at the Jr.-Sr. High School on September 21, 2017

at 6:45 p.m. In President Bettis’ absence Vice President Smith declared the hearing opened.

Upon a call of the roll the following members were found to be present: Burris, Kuehl, Reincke,

Smith and Turek. Member Kinder arrived at 6:53 p.m. Member Bettis was absent.

     Superintendent Brue discussed with the Board and everyone present the 2017-18 budget

as presented. The audience was given the opportunity to ask questions.

At 7:00 p.m. Vice President Smith declared the Budget Hearing closed.

     The Regular Meeting of the PORTACommunityUnitSchool District #202,

Board of Education, Petersburg, Illinois was held in the Superintendent’s Office at the

Jr.-Sr. High School on September 21, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Vice President Smith called the meeting

to order. Upon a call of the roll the following members were found to be present: Burris,

Kinder, Kuehl, Reincke, Smith, and Turek. Member Bettis was absent. Also present

were Matthew Brue, Superintendent; Amy McMahan, High School Principal; Megan Howard,

Junior High Principal; Jeff Hill, Petersburg Elementary Principal; and Brooke Mountain,

Petersburg Elementary teacher.

Consent Agenda

     Member Kuehl made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented.

Member Burris seconded the motion. All members present voted AYE. Vice President Smith

declared the motion carried.

Old Business

Pool Manager Job Description Discussion

     After reviewing for one month the Board was asked if they had any further questions

regarding the proposed job description for the Pool Manager position. There was a question

regarding reporting frequency being added to the description. Superintendent Brue reported that

he didn’t think that was necessary at this point. Another question was asked regarding pool

employees clocking in and out. Superintendent Brue stated that a time clock had been placed in

the pool area and as soon as it is operational, employees will begin to clock in/out.

      The description will continue to be reviewed for one more month and will be voted on at

the October Board of Education meeting.

New Business

Adopt Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18

     Member Burris made a motion to adopt the budget for 2017-18 as presented. Member

Turek seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll the following members voted AYE:

Burris, Kinder, Kuehl,Reincke, Smith, and Turek. NAY: None. Absent: Bettis.

Vice President Smith declared the motion carried.

Approve Porta Risk Management Plan

     Member Kuehl made a motion to approve PORTA’s annual Risk Management Plan as

presented. Member Kinder seconded the motion. All members present voted AYE. Vice

President Smith declared the motion carried.

Quarterly District Policy Updates Approved

     Member Turek made a motion to approve the quarterly district policy updates as

presented. Member Burris seconded the motion. All members present voted AYE.

Vice President Smith declared the motion carried.

Approval of 10 Year Health Life Safety Review on Hold

     Superintendent Brue reported that he did not have back the 10 year Health, Life, Safety

review from the State so the approval of such was placed on hold until next month’s Board of

Education meeting.

Date Set for District Sealed Bid Auction

     Vice President Smith set October 19, 2017 for the date of the District Sealed Bid

Auction. The District currently has several items that will be placed up for sealed bids with the

final bids being accepted on October 19, 2017 at the next board meeting. These items will be

advertised in the local paper as well as on the district website and the district facebook page.

Member Reincke made a motion to approve said auction as presented. Member Burris

seconded the motion. All members present voted AYE. Vice President Smith declared the

motion carried.

Approve Purchase of White Activity Bus

     Member Kuehl made a motion to approve the purchase of a used white activity bus from

Midwest Transit at a cost of $33,750. Member Burris seconded the motion. Upon a call of the

roll the following members voted AYE: Burris, Kinder, Kuehl, Reincke, Smith and Turek.

NAY: None. Absent: Bettis. Vice President Smith declared the motion carried.

Closed Session

     Member Burris made a motion to go into Closed Session. MemberReincke seconded the

motion. Upon a call of the roll the following members voted AYE: Burris, Kinder, Kuehl,

Reincke, Smith, and Turek. NAY: None. Absent: Bettis. Vice President Smith declared the

motion carried.

     MemberTurek made a motion to come out of Closed Session. Member Kinder seconded

the motion. Upon a call of the roll the following members voted AYE: Burris, Kinder, Kuehl,

Reincke, Smith, and Turek. NAY: None. Absent: Bettis. Vice President Smith declared the

motion carried.

Actions as a Result of Closed Session

Resignation of Stacey Schafer as JH Scholastic Bowl Coach

     Member Kuehl made a motion to accept the resignation of Stacey Schafer as Junior High

Scholastic Bowl Coach effective immediately. Member Burris seconded the motion. All

members present voted AYE. Vice President Smith declared the motion carried.

Employ Leigh Holliday as JH Scholastic Bowl Coach

     Member Turek made a motion to employ Leigh Holliday as Junior High Scholastic Bowl

Coach for the 2017-18 school year. Member Kinder seconded the motion. All members present

voted AYE. Vice President Smith declared the motion carried.

Employ Erin Brown as Individual Aide at Porta Central

     Member Kuehl made a motion to employ Erin Brown as an Individual Aide at PORTA

Central. Member Burris seconded the motion. All members present voted AYE. Vice President

Smith declared the motion carried.

Employ Alison Horn as a ½ Time Individual Aide at Petersburg Elementary

     Member Reincke made a motion to employ Alison Horn as a ½ time Individual Aide at

Petersburg Elementary. Member Turek seconded the motion. All members present voted

AYE. Vice President Smith declared the motion carried.

Employ Shannon Becker as a ½ Time Individual Aide at Petersburg Elementary

     Member Kinder made a motion to employ Shannon Becker as a ½ time Individual Aide

at Petersburg Elementary. Member Burris seconded the motion. All members present voted

AYE. Vice President Smith declared the motion carried.

Employ Paige Claypool as Individual Aide at Petersburg Elementary

     Member Kuehl made a motion to employ Paige Claypool as an Individual Aide at

Petersburg Elementary. Member Turek seconded the motion. All members present voted AYE.

Vice President Smith declared the motion carried.

Employ Luke Standley as Assistant High School Wrestling Coach

     Member Kinder made a motion to employ Luke Standley as an Assistant High School

Wrestling Coach for the 2017-18 school year. Member Burris seconded the motion. All

members present voted AYE. Vice President Smith declared the motion carried.

Employ Melissa Blankestyn as Fall Play Director

     Member Kuehl made a motion to employ Melissa Blankestyn as the Fall Play Director.

Member Burris seconded the motion. All members present voted AYE. Vice President Smith

declared the motion carried.

Employ Liz Carter as Spring Musical Director

     Member Turek made a motion to employ Liz Carter as the Spring Musical Director.

Member Burris seconded the motion. All members present voted AYE. Vice President Smith

declared the motion carried.

Additional Business

     Member Kinder expressed concern over school security during the morning “drop off”

hours. She feels as though more security is needed at each building to insure further safety for

our students. Superintendent Brue addressed her concerns and will be checking into solutions

for the issues that she feels need to be addressed.

Adjourn

     Member Burris made a motion to adjourn. Member Turek seconded the

motion. All members present voted AYE. Vice President Smith declared the meeting

adjourned.

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