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Lincoln Community High School District 404 Board met Jan. 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

I. Regular Board Items

A. President Mammen called the meeting to Order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance in the Instructional Materials Center at Lincoln Community High School.

B. Roll Call

Members Present: Dahl, Mammen, Ryan, Schmidt, Vermeire Members Absent: Awe, Gleason Administrators Present: Bagby, Poelker, Hyde, Koning, Puckett Activity Director Absent: Alexander Guests Present: LeeAnn Gilbert, LCHSEA Representative Michelle Hobbs, Freshmen Academy

C. Introduction/acknowledgment of Guests and Communications from the Floor

1. Ms. Hobbs began with reading a letter from a student currently in Freshmen Academy. The student explained what Freshmen Academy had done for them thus far; how the support from teachers, student helpers, and Ms. Hobbs has been encouraging for them, how their self-image has improved, grades are up, and confidence is better. After reading the student’s letter, Ms. Hobbs gave a brief overview of her goals for the class and how she pulls such a diverse group of students in by supporting and encouraging them in others ways, not just academically. She says once she accomplishes this and the students start seeing success they then begin to feel better about themselves and find motivation. She believes this program to be vital for these students and their success.

II. Consent Agenda Items – Member Schmidt made a motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items A. – K. The motion was seconded by Member Dahl. A roll call vote was recorded. Ayes: Mammen, Ryan, Schmidt, Vermeire, and Dahl. Motion carried 5-0. A. Approved Open and Closed Session Minutes from December 18, 2017 B. Acceptance of Financial Reports C. Approval of Bills D. Disposal of July 2016 Closed Session Tape E. Approved Cari Wilmert as the Group Interpretation and Contest Play Director. F. Accepted the resignation of Josh Rezba as an Asst. Boys’ Soccer Coach G. Approved Donnie Bowman as an Asst. Boys’ Soccer Coach H. Accepted the resignation of Jackie Meyer as the IMC Director/Librarian I. Approved Abigail Curry as the IMC Director/Librarian J. Approved Tony Eckhart as an Asst. Baseball Coach K. Accepted the Intent to Retire from Darla Stanfield as a Math Teacher

III. Action Items

A. Direct Superintendent to begin the FY2019 Budget Process – Member Vermeire made a motion to approve the Superintendent to move forward with the FY2019 budget process. Member Schmidt seconded the motion. A voice vote was recorded. All ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

B. Superintendent’s Evaluation/Contract – Item tabled for closed session discussion.

C. Review of Closed Board of Education Minutes – After reviewing closed board of education minutes, Member Dahl motioned, seconded by Member Vermeire to have all closed board of education minutes remain closed. A voice vote was recorded. All ayes. Motion carried 5-0. D. Policy Updates (second reading) – Member Vermeire made a motion to approve all policy updates as presented. Member Dahl seconded the motion. A voice vote was recorded. All ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

IV. New Business

A. Review of FY18 Budget – Supt. Bagby found it appropriate to give an update on all funds in the current budget since we are now half way through the fiscal year. He feels the district is currently on track. B. Lincoln Community Theatre - Supt. Bagby informed the board that he would be meeting with members of the Lincoln Community Theatre (LCT), at the end of the month, to discuss their interest in renting the district’s auditorium for play performances during June 2018. LCT members will be presenting Supt. Bagby with a proposal for this purpose.

V. Informational Items

A. Administrative Reports

1. Building Principal’s Report by Mr. Poelker – Mr. Poelker’s report included the announcement of December senior student of the month, Justin Woods, the Handbook Committee will meet to work on the FY19 Student Handbook on February 12th, materials to select courses for next year will start to be distributed to students, and information on various tests that will be administered to students from March to April.

2. Assistant Principal’s Report by Ms. Hyde – Ms. Hyde reported on discipline and attendance. She also stated that enrollment was at 805 at the end of December.

3. Assistant Principal’s Report by Ms. Koning – Ms. Koning’s report included information on the following items: Activities: Student Programming mtgs (10), PST mtgs (1), Bus Driver Training, Love and Logic Training, Second semester paraprofessional schedule, Department mtgs: 2nd qtr progress updates, SAT accommodations, FACTS report, 2nd semester accommodation notifications.

4. LTEC/LRDS Director’s Reports by Mr. Puckett – LTEC director’s report included the announcement of the LTEC Autos’ student of the month, Blake Boss, updates on the building trades, metals, welding, cosmetology, and agriculture classes, information on correspondence with Habitat for Humanity, and lastly Mr. Puckett gave the Board an idea of when he would have next year’s preliminary enrollment numbers.

5. Activities Director’s Report by Mr. Alexander – This report was included in the board book. Items included were Extra Curricular Code Violations, Eligibility, gave tournament results for various sports, provided financial reports, and thanked the Board for the honor of having the gymnasium court named after him.

6. Superintendent’s Report by Mr. Bagby – Mr. Bagby’s report included several financial and grant updates. He informed the board of some meetings he would be attending in the near future, information on an audit in food services, explanation of the process he is using to begin establishing the school calendar for next year, and finally informed the Board that there would be an upcoming division meeting for board members.

7. Department Liaison Reports were included in the board packet for review and will be made available to the public on the school’s website.

VI. Closed Session for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of employees; litigation; and student disciplinary matters. A motion was made by Member Schmidt to enter closed session at 8:02 p.m. Member Ryan seconded the motion. A voice vote was recorded. All ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

VII. Open Session for Board Action –

Member Vermeire made a motion to purchase back ten vacation days from the superintendent. Member Dahl seconded the motion. A roll vote was recorded. Ayes: Ryan, Schmidt, Vermeire, Dahl, and Mammen. Motion carried 5-0.

VIII Next meeting date – Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the IMC.

IX. Adjournment – At 9:13 p.m. Member Schmidt moved, seconded by Member Ryan to adjourn the meeting. A voice vote was recorded. All ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

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