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Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4 Board of Education will meet Sept. 27.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Board President Chris Kloeppel called the Special Meeting of the Board to order at 12:00 p.m.

Board Members Present

Amy Armstrong, Gianina Baker, Bruce Brown, Chris Kloeppel, Kathy Richards, Kathy Shannon, Heather Vazquez (arrived at 12:05 p.m.)

Staff Members Present

Superintendent Susan Zola, Deputy Superintendent Laura Taylor, Chief Financial & Legal Officer Tom Lockman

Approval of Agenda

Member Shannon moved, with a second by Member Richards to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried on voice vote. Ayes 6. Nays 0.

Executive Session

Member Shannon moved, with a second by Member Brown, to adjourn into Closed Session in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2c) to consider 120/2(c)(2) Negotiations, 120/2(c)(5) Property Acquisition/Lease/Purchase and 120/2(c)(8) Emergency Security Procedures. The motion carried on roll call. Ayes 6. Nays 0.

The Board convened into Closed Session at 12:01 p.m. Open Session

The Board convened into Open Session at 12:47 p.m.

Action Agenda: New Business

Construction Contract Approval – Dr. Howard Elementary School – Demolition & Site Clearing: Sandra Roesler

Member Shannon moved, with a second by Member Armstrong for Construction Contract Approval – Dr. Howard Elementary School – Demolition & Site Clearing. The motion carried on roll call. Ayes 7. Nays 0.

In November 2016, District voters approved a facilities referendum to undertake facility improvement projects at several District facilities. On July 11, 2018 the Board of Education reviewed and approved the project Developmental Design phase design and estimate. The project took bids on August 9, 2018 for the next significant project milestone, demolition and site clearing. The lowest, responsible bid received of $680,000 is within funds available for construction of the new Dr. Howard Elementary School.

Administration requested Board approval of the construction contract. Construction for this work will commence in mid-September and continue through January 2019. The schedule is intended to allow for start of construction for the New Dr. Howard Elementary in spring 2019. Expenses for this project will be paid from referendum bond proceeds in the Capital Projects Fund and fund balance.

Administration recommended approval of the construction contract.

Stormwater Detention Agreement with Champaign Park District – Centennial High School – Additions and Renovations: Elizabeth Stegmaier

Member Kloeppel moved, with a second by Member Shannon to approve the Stormwater Detention Agreement with Champaign Park District – Centennial High School – Additions and Renovations. The motion carried on roll call. Ayes 4. Nays 3. Member Armstrong, Member Baker and Member Vazquez voted no.

In November 2016, District voters approved a facilities referendum to undertake facility improvement projects at several District facilities. Part of the Centennial High School project includes a detention basin at the north end of the new addition, east of Tommy Stewart Field. The location for this detention basin is on Champaign Park District (CPD) property. Most recently, staff and Mr. Pat Fitzgerald, of Meyer Capel Law Firm, gave an update to the Board of Education on the progress of negotiations with the CPD at the August 13, 2018 meeting.

Discussions have continued and there is an Agreement for action by the Board of Education. Expenses for this Agreement will be paid from referendum bond proceeds in the Capital Projects Fund and fund balance.

Administration recommended approval of the Agreement with the Champaign Park District.

Approval of Real Estate Purchase Agreement – 206 N. New Street: Tom Lockman

Member Shannon moved, with a second by Member Brown to approve the Real Estate Purchase Agreement – 206 N. New Street. The motion carried on roll call. Ayes 7. Nays 0.

On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, the resolution put forth by the Board of Education to issue up to $183.4 Million in bonds was approved by the voters. The plan as outlined in the resolution includes additions and renovations to the Central High School campus.

To allow for expansion of the campus, the District has pursued the acquisition of property bordering the current site. Administration recommended that the District enter into an Agreement with Dailin Luo for the purchase of 206 N. New Street. The purchase price will be paid from the Capital Projects Fund.

Administration recommended approval of the Real Estate Purchase Agreement for the property at 206 N. New Street.

Kathy Richards left the meeting at 12:56 p.m.

Consent Agenda: New/Unfinished Business

Member Shannon moved, with a second by Member Armstrong to approve the Consent Agenda: New/Unfinished Business. The motion carried on roll call. Ayes 6. Nays 0.

The following Consent Agenda item was approved:

Human Resource Changes: Ken Kleber

The Human Resource Changes were approved as presented.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Member Shannon moved, with a second by Member Vazuez to adjourn the meeting at 12:57 p.m. The motion carried on voice vote. Ayes 6. Nays 0.

https://www.champaignschools.org/sites/default/files/meetings/minutes/August%2027%202018%20SpecMtgMinutes.pdf