Sangamon Sun

West Lincoln Broadwell Elementary School District 92 Board met November 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

President Tom Kissel called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. in the West Lincoln-Broadwell conference room. All members were present, except for Patricia Burge and Patrick Hake. Also in attendance were Superintendent Climer, Principal Baker, and teacher, Jennifer Kamradt.

Scott Goodman made a motion, seconded by Brad Luckhart, to approve the Minutes of the October 23, 2017 Regular Meeting. (Motion carried.)

Financial Report:

On a motion from Brad Luckhart and seconded by Mike Simonson, the financial reports were approved as presented. (Motion carried.)

On a motion from Brad Luckhart and seconded by Mike Simonson, the November bills and October payroll were approved as presented. (1)

Administrative Report:

A.Student Services:

The seventh and eighth grade girls’ basketball teams are both County Champions.

Mrs. Kamradt reported that winter music programs are scheduled as follows: December 11th, Junior High Band and Choir at 5:30 p.m. and K – 5 Musical at 6:30 p.m.

Board members received a copy of the first quarter Honor Roll.

Mrs. Baker reported that Mary Margaret Kretkowski received a first place rating at Speech Contest.

Immanuel Lutheran Church donated $500.00 towards the STEM lab.

B.Curriculum & Instruction:

The Veterans’ Day event on November 10th was well attended, thanks to the efforts of Pam Schreiner, Lisa Fitzpatrick and Erin Shiffer.

The district report card link has been posted on our website. Members received a hard copy summary.

Principal Baker reported that 100% of parents of students grades K -4 attended parent/teacher conferences and all of the junior high slots were filled and parents accommodated before or after conferences, if requested.

C. Building, Grounds & Equipment:

Superintendent Climer reported that lead water testing was completed. A water quality management team consisting of the Superintendent, Principal, Board Member, Scott Goodman, and parent, Kim Lucas was formed as a result of said testing.

D.Transportation:

No report given.

E.Personnel:

Deferred to Executive Session.

Board Committee Reports:

A.Finance – No report given.

B.Building and Grounds – No report given.

C.Policy – No report given.

D.Strategic Planning – No report given.

Unfinished Business:

Brad Luckhart made a motion, seconded by Scott Goodman, to destroy the May, 2016 executive session audio tapes, as the required 18 month holding period has expired. (Motion carried.)

On a motion from Scott Goodman and seconded by Tom Kissel, the board approved a Resolution providing for and requiring the submission of a public question regarding a limiting rate increase to the voters of West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District No. 92, Logan County, Illinois, at the gubernatorial primary election to be held on the 20th day of March, 2018. (2)

Tom Kissel made a motion, seconded by Brad Luckhart, directing Superintendent Climer to have First Midstate prepare potential issuance of $1,000,000 working cash bonds as a safety net should the referendum fail. (3)

Heather Baker, Tom Kissel and Mike Simonson reported on their attendance at the Triple I conference in Chicago.

Members were reminded of the Holiday Party on December 15th at Mason City Limits Comedy Club.

The Board Policy Committee received updates for review/adoption at the December meeting.

New Business:

Brad Luckhart made a motion, seconded by Mike Simonson, to place the proposed Tax Levy on the table for public inspection, and set the date of December 18th at 6:45 p.m. for the public hearing. (4)

On a motion from Brad Luckhart and seconded by Mike Simonson, the board approved the renewal of the current medical insurance (United Healthcare) for 2018. (Motion carried.)

Executive Session:

Brad Luckhart made a motion, seconded by Tom Kissel, to adjourn to executive session to discuss a personnel matter. The time noted was 8:14 p.m. (5)

On a motion from Mike Simonson and seconded by Steven Goodman, the board returned to regular session at 8:51 p.m. (6)

Having no further business, Steven Goodman made a motion, seconded by Brad Luckhart, to adjourn the meeting. The time was 8:52 p.m. (7)

http://www.wlb92.org/minutes.html