Sangamon Sun

West Lincoln Broadwell Elementary School District 92 Board met October 23.

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. Also in attendance were Superintendent Climer, Principal Baker, teachers, Jennifer Kamradt and Shelly Miller.

Scott Goodman made a motion, seconded by Patrick Hake, to approve the Minutes of the September 21, 2017 Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting. (Motion carried.)

Financial Report:

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

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

Administrative Report:

A.Student Services:

Jennifer Kamradt, Librarian, reported on the Scholastic Book Fair in progress from October 23-27, highlighting Muffins with Mom on Monday, Doughnuts with Dad on Tuesday, and Goodies with Grandparents on Wednesday, as well as Family Reading Night on Wednesday, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Principal Baker announced that we had two IESA State Cross Country participants, Brenden Heitzig and Becca Heitzig.

Shelly Miller, Student Council sponsor, gave a report on Red Ribbon Week activities, including themes and clothing to wear supporting drug awareness.

PTO Avanti’s Fall Dinner is set for Wednesday, November 15th.

Mrs. Baker announced that Sampson Kurka, 4th grade student, was chosen as the winner of the “Imagine a Day Without Water” art contest sponsored by Illinois American Water.

Members received a copy of the First Edition of “Wolverine Watch” Student Newspaper, which will be printed quarterly.

The Veterans’ Day program has been set for November 10th.

B.Curriculum & Instruction:

Principal Baker gave a report on the Shurley Method of grammar instruction, which has been introduced to grades 5 – 8.

Curriculum & Instruction continued...

PARCC and ISA dates have been set for the spring.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Firemen came and presented to grades PK – 4, and our third grade class traveled to the Fire House for breakfast and a tour.

The District Report Card link will be posted on our website as soon as it is available.

Mrs. Baker reported that thanks to a Walmart grant, a 3D printer was purchased for use with the Stem Lab.

C. Building, Grounds & Equipment:

Superintendent Climer reported that to date we have not received the lead testing results.

D.Transportation:

No report given.

E.Personnel:

Members received an updated teacher seniority list.

Teacher evaluations are underway by Principal Baker.

A pre-school student teacher from the University of Missouri St. Louis will begin in January.

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:

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

On a motion from Tom Kissel and seconded by Scott Goodman, the board set the tax referendum rate at $.40 to be placed on the ballot in March, 2018. (2)

Scott Goodman made a motion, seconded by Patrick Hake, to set the length of the tax referendum rate increase for four (4) years. (3)

On a motion from Tom Kissel and seconded by Steven Goodman, Superintendent Climer was directed to pursue information on $1,000,000 working cash bonds as a safety net should the referendum fail. (4)

New Business:

FY17 audit has been completed, as well as the Annual Financial Report and Annual Statement of Affairs.

2018-19 Tax Levy is being prepped and will be presented in November.

A medical insurance committee was formed, consisting of Mike Simonson, Patrick Hake and Brad Luckhart.

Brad Luckhart made a motion, seconded by Scott Goodman, to purchase every school employee a tee-shirt at $10, at PTO request. (5)

Executive Session:

Scott Goodman made a motion, seconded by Steven Goodman, to adjourn to executive session to discuss a personnel matter. The time noted was 8:21 p.m. (6)

On a motion from Brad Luckhart and seconded by Mike Simonson, the board returned to regular session at 9:04 p.m. (7)

Having no further business, Patrick Hake made a motion, seconded by Steven Goodman, to adjourn the meeting. The time was 9:06 p.m. (8)

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