Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 Board: met May 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 was held in the Henry-Senachwine High School Media Center, 1023 College Ave., Henry, Illinois on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
II There were present in person: Lori DeWeerth, James Downey, Angie Earles, Jeremy Kiesewetter, Mary Jo Klein, Melissa Thompson, and Randy Witko, comprising a quorum of the Board.
III Motion by James Downey, seconded by Angie Earles, that the Board of Education of CUSD 5 approve the agenda with an addition or deletion or correction of the following items:
Additions:
4.03 Thank You Note
Roll Call: Yea; Downey, Yea; Earles, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Thompson, Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth.
Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
IV Recognition of guests: Mary Kay Keegan, Kaya Kelly, Hollie Koch, Bill Fountain, Rebecca Brumfield; WMBD, Brian Anton; WMBD, Kathleen Miller, Demetrio Salazar.
4.01 Student of the Month – Kaya Kelly
4.02 Public Participation – None
4.03 Thank You from Steve Rowe
V Motion by Mary Jo Klein, seconded by Angie Earles, that the consent agenda be approved as presented.
Roll Call: Yea; Earles, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Thompson, Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth. Yea; Downey.
Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
5.01 Approve the April 24, 2019 Regular Board meeting minutes.
5.02 Approve the BMP bills and payroll for May, 2019.
5.03 Approve HSHS Guidance Counselor contract for Rita Self as presented, including a stipend in the amount of $7,640.50 for 25 additional days.
5.04 Approve the Maternity Leave Request from HSHS Special Education Teacher, Brittany Wolfe. Approximate leave dates are August 14, 2019 through October 14, 2019.
5.05 Approve the employment of Lacey DeVenney as a BMP Social Worker, with an annual salary of $40,000 for 205 contract days, pending the results of a criminal background check.
VI 6.01 Motion by Jeremy Kiesewetter, seconded by James Downey, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve bills, payroll and financial information including:
1. Balance Sheet
2. Investment Schedule
3. Financial Report Summary
4. May Bills
Roll Call: Yea; Downey, Yea; Earles, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Thompson, Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth.
Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried
6.02 Motion by the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 to approve the travel-related expenses for members of the Board of Education, and for employees of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 as presented.
None
6.03 Motion by Angie Earles, seconded by Lori DeWeerth, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the District Health/Dental/Life Insurance Plans as presented.
1. BCBS PPO #MPP9391F (Plan A $1500/$4000 deductable)
2. BCBS HSA #MPSC1807 (Plan A $2500/$5000 deductable)
3. Dearborn Dental #DINHR03
Roll Call: Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein,Yea; Thompson, Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Downey, Yea; Earles.
Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
6.04 Motion by Lori DeWeerth, seconded by Melissa Thompson, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the Auditor Contract with Hopkins and Associates, with a fee for services not to exceed $9,200.
Roll Call: Yea; Klein, Yea; Thompson, Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Downey, Yea; Earles, Yea; Kiewesetter.
Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
6.05 Motion by Jeremy Kiesewetter, seconded by James Downey, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the Board Policy.
Roll Call: Yea; Thompson, Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Downey, Yea; Earles, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein.
Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
6.06 Motion by Melissa Thompson seconded by Mary Jo Klein, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the Technology proposal from Connecting Point as follows:
HP ProBooks $ 44,307.20
HP EliteDesk Computers $ 38,261.76
HP Chromebooks – HSGS/JH $ 14,262.88
HP Chromebooks – HSHS $ 14,262.88
Office 2019 not to exceed $ 10,000.00
Roll Call: Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Downey, Yea; Earles, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Thompson.
Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried
6.07 Motion by Angie Earles, seconded by Jeremy Kiesewetter, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the FBLA National Conference rates as presented.
Set a flat rate of $2,400 that the Board will contribute. Roll Call: Voice Vote.
Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
6.08 Motion by Lori DeWeerth, seconded by James Downey, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the Girls’ Golf Cooperative Putnam County School District as presented.
Roll Call: Yea; Downey, Yea; Earles, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Thompson, Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth.
Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
VII Board Member Reports/Requests/Article
VIII PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS:
8.01 Grade & Jr. High School Principal - Dr. Nelson
Henry-Senachwine Grade School Principal’s Report to the School Board May, 2019
On Friday, April 26th, the Second Grade held a talent show for parents and raised $1,250 over two days for St. Jude’s.
The Sectional Track Meet was held on Friday, May 4. Our 8th grade girls and our 8th grade boys both won the championship. Ten athletes qualified for state.
Our music departments have also excelled in receiving awards recently. On Saturday, April 27, the Junior High Choir scored an “excellent” rating at the IGSMA State competition. The Sixth Grade Choir earned a Division I “superior” rating on their performance that day.
The Grades 4-12 Band Concert on Sunday, May 5 was extremely enjoyable. The students did an excellent job.
Upcoming events:
Tuesday, May 14 Art Show at 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 17 Choral Concert at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21 Awards Night at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 Junior High Dance at 6 p.m.
Friday, May 24 8th Grade Graduation at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28 Pre-K Graduation at 6 p.m.
8.02 High School Principal – Dr. Hill:
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
o Savannah Stowe was the winner of the 38th Annual Congressional Art Show. Savannah’s artwork will be on display at the Capital in Washington D.C. for the next school year.
o Mrs. Self and FBLA sponsored a blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross on Friday, April 26th here at HSHS.
o The 2018-2019 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 14th here at HSHS.
o HSHS will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week May 13th through May 17th. Teachers and staff will be treated to breakfast, lunch, and other treats throughout the week.
o The Athletic Boosters met on Wednesday, May 8th here at HSHS.
o The Show Choir held their Swing Concert on Wednesday, May 8th here at HSHS.
o HSHS will be administering Advanced Placement exams on May 10th, 14th, and 15th to students taking AP U.S. History, AP Calculus, and AP English.
o The HSHS Awards Assembly is scheduled for Thursday, May 16th at 9:15 a.m. as part of our Spring Fling Day.
o The Spring Choral Concert is Sunday, May 19th at 2:00 p.m. The Spring Band Concert was held, Sunday, May 5th at HSHS.
o Baccalaureate is scheduled for Sunday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the HSHS Auditorium.
o Senior Semester Exams are scheduled for May 21st and May 22nd. Semester Exams for Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen are scheduled for May 29th and May 30th.
o Graduation Practice is scheduled for 10:15 on Friday, May 24th. Graduation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 26th.
o The last day for teachers will be Friday May 31st.
IX Superintendent’s Report:
9.01 Graduation Dates and Times
9.02 Security Project Update
X Discussion Items:
10.01 Staff Appreciation Breakfast
10.02 Summer Work/Project Estimates
10.03 Course Offerings/Staffing
XI Motion by Lori DeWeerth, Seconded by Mary Jo Klein, that the Board of Education of CUSD 5 go into executive session at 7:07 p.m. for the purpose of:
11.01 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
11.02 Collective negotiation matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).
11.03 The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10).
Roll Call: Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Downey, Yea; Earles, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Thompson.
Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried
XI Motion by Jeremy Kiesewetter, Seconded by Melissa Thompson, that the Board of Education of CUSD 5 come out of executive session at 7:44 p.m.
Roll Call: Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Downey, Yea; Earles, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Thompson, Yea; Witko.
Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried
XI Motion by Randy Witko, Seconded by Jeremy Kiesewetter, that the Board of Education of CUSD 5 go into executive session at 9:20 p.m. for the purpose of:
11.01 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
11.02 Collective negotiation matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).
11.03 The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10).
Roll Call: Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Downey, Yea; Earles, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Thompson.
Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried
Motion by James Downey, Seconded by Angie Earles, that the Board of Education of CUSD 5 come out of executive session at 9:47 p.m.
Roll Call: Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Downey, Yea; Earles, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Thompson, Yea; Witko.
Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried
XII Motion by Jeremy Kiesewetter, Seconded by James Downey that the Board of Education of CUSD 5 adjourn its meeting at 9:48 p.m.
Roll Call: Voice Vote.
Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.
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