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Lincoln Community High School District 404 Board met November 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

I. Regular Board items

A. Call to Order - President Mammen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance in the Instructional Materials Center at Lincoln Community High School.

B. Roll Call

Members Present: Awe, Gleason, Mammen, Schmidt, and Vermeire

Members Absent: Dahl

*Member Ryan entered at 6:20 p.m.

Administrators Present: Bagby, Poelker, Hyde, Koning, Puckett

Activity Director Absent: Alexander

Guests: Jennifer Craig & Jennifer Gouin, L.C.H.S.E.A.

Representatives

LeeAnn Gilbert, Language & Cultures Liaison

*Entered at 6:30 p.m.

Kim Peterson-Quinn, Spring Musical

*Entered at 6:22 p.m.

Meghan Fink, Head Girls’ Golf Coach

Ali Wilson, State Golf Qualifier

Loren & Carol Wilson, Parents

Carissa O’Donoghue, Cross Country Asst. Coach

Blake Jones, Cross Country State Qualifier

Kelly Jones, Parent

*All Golf & Cross Country Individuals exited at 6:08 p.m.

C. Introduction/acknowledgment of Guests and Communications

1. Mr. Mammen recognized both, our state qualifier in Golf, Ali Wilson, and our state qualifier in Cross Country, Blake Jones. Both students and their coaches said a few words on the experiences they had.

2. LeeAnn Gilbert gave an overview of her department’s activities, goals, and things they would like to emphasize their focus on in the future. LeeAnn expressed that she is really happy with the way her department functions and is looking forward to continuing to make improvements to give students the best learning experiences and to be immersed into not just the language, but the Spanish culture, as well.

3. Ms. Quinn, LCHS’ musical director, spoke to the board regarding the 2018 spring musical that she would like to produce, Peter Pan. She explained what she would like to do and what was needed in order to accomplish her goals. She also provided information from a company that equipment would need to be leased from and would assist the production by allowing the performers of Peter Pan to “fly”.

II. Consent Agenda Items

A. Approval of Minutes

1. October 16, 2017 (Open Session)

B. Acceptance of Financial Reports

1. Treasurer’s Report

2. Activity Fund Report

3. Imprest Fund Report

4. Earned Interest Summary

5. Budget Summary Report

6. Balance Sheet

C. Approval of Bills including additional bills presented at the meeting

1. Accounts Payable

2. Payroll

D. Disposal of May 2016 Closed Session Tape

E. Approved the Wrestling Team and Coaches for an Overnight Tournament in Pontiac, IL

F. Approved the Wrestling Team and Coaches for an Overnight Tournament in Carbondale, IL

G. Accepted the Resignation of Andy McDonald as a Physical Education Teacher

H. Accepted the Resignation of Kyle Caldwell as the Head Volleyball Coach

I. Accepted the Resignation of Rylie Brackney as an Asst. Volleyball Coach

J. Approved Audra’s Studio of Dance’s Building Usage Request

A motion was made by Member Gleason, seconded by Member Vermeire to approve items A. through J. on the consent agenda. A roll call vote was recorded. Ayes: Gleason, Mammen, Schmidt, Vermeire, and Awe. Motion carried 5-0.

III. Action Items

A. Resolution: Lease Levy Transfer to the Education Fund – Member Awe made a motion to approve the transfer of $109,099.00 from the Lease Levy Fund to the Education Fund. Member Schmidt seconded the motion. A roll call vote was recorded. Ayes: Mammen, Schmidt, Vermeire, Awe, and Gleason. Motion carried 5-0.

B. Resolution: Regulate Expense Reimbursements – Member Awe made a motion, seconded by Member Gleason, to adopt the resolution to Regulate Expense Reimbursements. A roll call vote was recorded. Ayes: Schmidt, Vermeire, Awe, Gleason, and Mammen. Motion carried 5-0.

C. Policy Updates – Member Vermeire motioned to approve all policies as presented. Member Awe seconded the motion. A voice vote was recorded. All ayes. Motion carried 5-0. D. Swimming Cooperative with Mt. Pulaski – Member Schmidt made a motion, seconded by Member Gleason to approve the entrance into a cooperative with Mt. Pulaski school district for the sport of swimming. A voice vote was recorded. All ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

IV. New Business

A. Seniority List – The 2017-2018 certified staff seniority list was updated and presented to the Board for a first reading.

B. New Course Proposal – Mr. Poelker provided a proposal for a new class that would be taught within our Agriculture department. This was a first reading.

C. 2017 Tax Levy Information – A brief discussion regarding the upcoming tax levy was had, and a hearing was set for December 18, 2017 at 6:45 p.m.

V. Informational Items

A. Administrative Reports

1. Building Principal’s Report by Mr. Poelker – Mr. Poelker’s report included the announcement of the October Senior Student of the Month, Samuel Birnbaum, report on the parent/teacher conference held October 26th, curriculum guide and course updates are currently being looked at by staff, our annual Spooktacular was a success, and an update on our student led ongoing fundraiser, Railathon. 2. Assistant Principal’s Report by Rhonda Hyde – Ms. Hyde included full attendance and discipline reports for the Board’s review.

3. Assistant Principal’s Report by Missy Koning – The following items were presented and discussed by Ms. Koning: Student Programming Meetings, PST Meetings, Special Ed. Administration Meeting, Teacher Consults, Students Observation(s), Performance Evaluations for TCSEA staff, 4 transfer students enrolled, 4 students terminated due to reevaluations thus far this year, High Honors, Honors, and Honorable Mention.

4. LTEC/CTE Report by Mr. Puckett – Mr. Puckett’s report included: Announcement of the October LTEC Student of the Month for Metals, Nathan Camel, he gave program updates on Auto Mechanics, Building Trades, and Criminal Justice, stated that LTEC building’s electrical updates are all completed, and finally a financial report for LRDS was given.

5. Activity Director’s Report by Neil Alexander – Mr. Alexander’s report included a wrap up of the fall sports program, a list of students who made the Apollo All Conference Team, updates on upcoming sporting events, winter sports schedules, including tournament schedules, were provided, and fall sports financial reports were also included in Mr. Alexander’s report.

6. Superintendent’s Report by Robert Bagby – Mr. Bagby gave some various financial updates for the board to consider.

7. Liaison Reports – These reports were included in the packet for the Board’s review and are also posted on the district’s website. B. Building & Grounds – Informational Item for Board

VI. Closed Session for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of employees; litigation; and student disciplinary matters.

Member Awe made a motion, seconded by Member Gleason to go to closed session at 6:48 p.m.

VII. Open Session for Board Action - None

VIII. Next meeting date – Monday, December 18, 2017 in the IMC at 7:00 pm

IX. Adjournment – Member Gleason moved, Member Schmidt seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m. A voice vote was recorded. All Ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

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