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PORTA Community Unified School District 202 Board met May 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Regular Meeting of the PORTA Community Unit School District #202, Board of Education, Petersburg, Illinois was held in the Board Room of the Superintendent’s office at the Jr.-Sr. High School on May 17, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. President Bettis called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. Upon a call of the roll the following members were found to be present: Bettis, Burris, Kinder, Kuehl, Smith, and Turek. Member Reincke arrived at 7:02 p.m. Also present were Matthew Brue, Superintendent; Amy McMahan, High School Principal; Megan Howard, Jr. High Principal; Eric Kesler, PORTA Central Principal; Molly Betts, Courtney Flanders and Marlo Willett, representing PORTA Sports Boosters; Bobbi Wiseman, PORTA parent, Pat Marshall, High School English Teacher and several of Mrs. Marshall’s students.

Consent Agenda:

Member Smith made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Member Kuehl seconded the motion. All members present voted Aye. President Bettis declared the motion carried.

Letters & Communications:

Nothing to report on.

Recognitions Of Persons Present:

President Bettis welcomed everyone in attendance. Molly Bettis, Courtney Flanders, and Marlo Willett presented Mr. Brue and the Board with two checks from the sports boosters. The first check was from fundraising efforts in the amount of $5,030.03 and the second check was a donation from the boosters for $5,000.00. These proceeds will be used to help pay for the construction of new bathrooms at the football/track area.

Pat Marshall also recognized several of her student’s achievements for the end of the year. Mrs. Marshall was also surprised by her own recognition of being an outstanding teacher by Secretary of State, Jesse White. Mr. White sent a letter to the school recognizing Mrs Marshall and that letter was read by Noah Foster at meeting.

Old Business:

None.

New Business:

Sports Coop Discussion-

Vice President Smith and Member Kinder reported on our recent coop meeting that took place with members of A-C Central school district. Members reported that the meeting went very well. Items discussed at the meeting included length of term for coop agreement, equitable funding of the coop, shared decision making within the coop, and in general the meeting went well.

Adopt The Revised Tentative Budget For 2017-18:

Member Kuehl made a motion to adopt the revised tentative budget for 2017-18 as Presented and place on file May 17, 2018. Member Burris seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll the following members voted Aye: Bettis, Burris, Kinder, Kuehl, Reincke, Smith, and Turek. President Bettis declared the motion carried.

Revised Budget Hearing And Regular Education Meeting Date Set For June:

President Bettis set Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 6:45 p.m. for the Revised Budget Hearing and Regular Education Meeting.

Graduation Activities Reminder:

Superintendent Brue reminded everyone present that high school graduation will be Friday, May 25, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. and junior high graduation will be Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

No Policies To Update:

The District hasn’t received any policies recently to update.

Prevailing Wage Resolution Approved:

Member Turek made a motion to approve the annual Prevailing Wage Resolution as presented. Member Kinder seconded the motion. All members present voted Aye. President Bettis declared the motion carried.

District Copier Contract Approved:

Member Burris made a motion to approve Watts Copy Systems with the 5 year copier lease for the District as presented. Member Kuehl seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll the following members voted Aye: Bettis, Burris, Kinder, Kuehl, Reincke, Smith and Turek. Nay: None. President Bettis declared the motion carried.

District Rti And Transitional Kindergarten Discussion:

Megan Howard, Junior High Principal, addressed the Board and everyone present with plan to implement RTI at the Junior High level by utilizing one of our part-time teachers and moving them to a full-time position. Mr. Brue also spoke about the Transitional Kindergarten program that is moving forward in a positive direction.

Approve Ati Contract For 2018-19:

Member Burris made a motion to approve the 2018-19 ATI (sports trainer) contract as presented. Member Smith seconded the motion. All members present voted Aye. President Bettis declared the motion carried.

Closed Session:

Member Smith made a motion to go into Closed Session. Member Kuehl seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll the following members voted Aye: Bettis, Burris, Kinder, Kuehl, Reincke, Smith, and Turek. Nay: None. President Bettis declared the motion carried.

Member Kinder made a motion to come out of Closed Session. Member Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll the following members voted Aye: Bettis, Burris, Kinder, Kuehl, Reincke, Smith, and Turek. President Bettis declared the motion carried.

Actions As A Result Of Closed Session:

Accept Resignation Of Brett Leischner As Assistant Football Coach:

Member Smith made a motion to accept the resignation of Brett Leischner as an Assistant Football Coach. Member Kuehl seconded the motion. All members present voted Aye. President Bettis declared the motion carried.

Student Suspensions Upheld:

Member Kinder made a motion to uphold the student suspensions as presented. Member Smith seconded the motion. All members present voted Aye. President Bettis declared the motion carried.

Approve Retirement Of Debra Woods:

Member Turek made a motion to approve the retirement request of Debra Woods effective at the end of the 2017-18 school year. Member Reincke seconded the motion. All members present voted Aye. President Bettis declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Contract Approved:

Member Kuehl made a motion to approve a 5-year contract for Superintendent Brue. Member Burris seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll the following members voted Aye: Bettis, Burris, Kinder, Kuehl, Reincke, Smith, and Turek. Nay: None. President Bettis declared the motion carried.

Approve Leave Of Absence:

Member Smith made a motion to approve a leave of absence for Natasha Garst as presented. Member Reincke seconded the motion. All members present voted Aye. President Bettis declared the motion carried.

Additional Business:

None.

Adjourn:

Member Smith made a motion to adjourn. Member Burris seconded the motion. All members present voted Aye. President Bettis declared the meeting adjourned.

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