Hartsburg Emden Community Unit School District 21 Board met April 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call to Order – Time: 7:00 pm
Roll Call:
Aper - Y Beekman - Y
Booth - Y Phillips - Present
Groth - Here Zinser - Y Cross - Y
Introduction of Guests
Persons Wishing to Address the Board
Focus on Education:
Rachel Jordan-6 th grade Reading and English teacher, K-5 music/art teacher; has taught in the district for 21 years; working on composers; doing a lot of reading and writing; just finished PARCC testing last week and the kids feel they did well with the testing
Jenn Hayes-GS lead teacher; 23 years at Hartem; math was hit hard in 4th grade this year; talked a lot about the Olympics; online Science is very exciting; Field Day at the end of May; finishing up PARCC this week; VB seasons went very well; taste test with the dairy council; Prom is this weekendSomewhere Over The Rainbow; Post Prom-Elevate Trampoline Park
Consent Agenda:
a. Approve minutes of the March 19, 2018 meeting
b. Approve payment of payroll and monthly bills
c. Approve Activity Report
d. Approve Financial Report
e. Approve Treasurer’s Report
f. Approve Agenda
Motion by Booth to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Aper.
Roll Call:
Beekman - Y Phillips - Y
Groth - Y Zinser - Y
Cross - Y Aper – Y Booth - Y
Correspondence Received
Administrative Reports
a. Principal’s Report
a. Senior trip concluded very early this morning; Prom is this weekend; Graduation and 8th grade Promotion prep work has begun; Beta Club induction went well; musical went well-kids did a great job; Spring sports are underway; next month is packed with events/activities; Thursday is Freshmen orientation
b. Superintendent’s Report
a. School musical was awesome-Mr. Pluhm is doing an amazing job; the district office will be closed the week of July 4th; summer office hours for the district office will be Monday-Thursday 8:00am-2:00pm and Friday 8:00am-Noon; staff appreciation cook-out May 25th?; scheduling for sports for next year is ongoing
Old Business – Information
a. none
Old Business – Action
a. none
New Business – Information
a. Legislative Update
At the end of May it will be all about the Governor’s race; a lot of political maneuvering
b. IESA Membership
c. Sports Medicine Services Agreement with HMC (Hopedale Medical Complex)
d. Health Insurance Renewal
a. A new quote in your packet-BCBS 60% increase
e. Re-employment of Support Staff
f. Support Staff Increases
g. Employment of Student Summer Workers
h. Gym Floor
i. Jr./Sr. High School Outdoor Sign
j. Summer Projects/Health Life Safety
k. Lawn Mower Quote
l. Employment & Resignations
Motion by Groth to enter into Closed Session... (state reason below). Seconded by Zinser.
Closed Session under 5 ILCS 120/2c(9) Student disciplinary cases, 5 ILCS 120/2c(1) appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity and under 5 ILCS 120/2c(2) Collective bargaining matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
Roll Call:
Cross - Y Aper - Y
Zinser - Y Booth - Y
Phillips - Y Beekman - Y Groth - Y
Time entering into Closed Session: 8:20pm
{Closed Session}
Motion by Booth to return to Open Session. Seconded by Zinser.
Time returning to Open Session: 9:00pm
Roll Call:
Booth - X Cross - X
Groth - X Beekman - X
Zinser - X Phillips - X Aper - X
New Business – Action
a. IESA Membership
b. Sports Medicine Services Agreement with HMC (Hopedale Medical Complex)
c. Health Insurance Renewal
d. Re-employment of Support Staff
e. Support Staff Increases
f. Employment of Student Summer Workers
g. Gym Floor
h. Jr./Sr. High School Outdoor Sign
i. Summer Projects/Health Life Safety
j. Lawn Mower Quote
k. Employment & Resignations
Adjournment – Time: 9:08 pm
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