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Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 Board: met April 17.

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, April 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

II There were present in person: Lori DeWeerth, Angie Earles, Michelle Gibson, Jeremy Kiesewetter, Mary Jo Klein, Steve Rowe, and Randy Witko, comprising a quorum of the Board.

There were absent: None

III Motion by Angie Earles, seconded by Michelle Gibson, that the Board of Education of CUSD 5 approve the agenda with an addition or deletion or correction of the following items:

Additions:

10.05 FBLA National Conference

Roll Call: Voice Vote. Motion carried.

Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.

IV Recognition of guests: Dan Smith, James Downey, Melissa Thompson, Brady Imel, Kelly Imel, and Bill Imel.

4.01 Student of the Month – Brady Imel

4.02 Public Participation – None

V Motion by Steve Rowe, seconded by Jeremy Kiesewetter, that the consent agenda be approved as presented.

Roll Call: Yea; Gibson, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Earles.

5.01 Approve the March 20, 2019 Regular Board meeting minutes.

5.02 Approve the BMP bills and payroll for April, 2019.

5.03 Approve and accept the resignation from Ruark Crawley, HSJH Head Softball Coach.

5.04 Approve and accept the resignation from Mike Miller as a Bus Driver.

5.05 Approve the employment of Mike Miller as a part-time Bus Driver for HSCUD 5.

5.06 Approve and accept the resignation from Tammy Henderson as HSGS/JH Secretary.

5.07 Approve the 2019-2020 IESA Registration for HSGS/JH.

VI 6.01 Motion by Lori DeWeerth, seconded by Michelle Gibson, 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. April Bills

Roll Call: Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson.

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 Jeremy Kiesewetter, seconded by Angie Earles, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the Retirement request from HSJH Teacher, Greg Olson, effective at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year.

Roll Call: Yea; Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein.

Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.

6.04 Motion by Mary Jo Klein, seconded by Lori DeWeerth, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the Retirement request from HSGS Teacher, Marsha Klein, effective at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year.

Roll Call: Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Kiewesetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Rowe.

Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.

6.05 Motion by Michelle Gibson, seconded by Steve Rowe, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the Retirement request from HSHS Paraprofessional, Rhonda Brown, effective at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year.

Roll Call: Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Rowe, Yea; Witko.

Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.

6.06 Motion by Steve Rowe, seconded by Lori DeWeerth, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the Retirement request from HSGS Teacher, Roberta Richards, effective at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year.

Roll Call: Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein,Yea; Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth. 

Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.

6.07 Motion by Angie Earles, seconded by Michelle Gibson, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the Retirement request from HSGS Paraprofessional, Lisa Dauck, effective at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year.

Roll Call: Yea; Gibson, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Earles.

Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.

6.08 Motion by Steve Rowe, seconded by Michelle Gibson, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the Retirement request from HSHS Teacher, Nick Matt, effective at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year.

Roll Call: Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson.

Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.

6.09 Motion that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the Retirement request from HSHS-HSGS/JH Teacher, Francis Lucente.

NO BOARD ACTION

6.10 Motion by Angie Earles, seconded by Lori DeWeerth, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve AIA Owner-Architect Agreement B101-2017 as presented.

Roll Call: Yea; Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein.

Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.

6.11 Motion by Mary Jo Klein, seconded by Angie Earles, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the Security Project Authorization as presented.

Roll Call: Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Rowe.

Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried.

6.12 Motion by Steve Rowe, seconded by Michelle Gibson, that the Board of Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes, and keep the minutes closed for purposes of confidentiality.

Roll Call: Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Rowe, Yea; Witko.

Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried. 

VII Board Member Reports/Requests/Articles:

VIII Principals’ Reports

8.01 Grade School/Junior High School Principal – Dr. Nelson:

Henry-Senachwine Grade/Junior High School Principal’s Report to the School Board

April, 2019

April 11 Pre-K Carnival

April 18 Finish Illinois Assessment of Readiness Testing Period

April 23 5th and 8th Grade take the Illinois Science Assessment

April 26 School Play begins – “Singin’ in the Rain.”

May 2 ROE Celebration Banquet

May 3 Pre-School Screening

Junior High Dance

May 4 Band Concert

May 8 National Bike Day

Swing Show

May 10 Kindergarten Round Up

May 10 Swing Show

May 13 Staff Appreciation Week

May 14 Art Show

May 16 Choral Concert

May 21 Awards Night

May 28 Pre-K Graduation

At this time of year, we also have many field trips, the last effort and conduct trip for junior high, an annual 3rd grade garage sale, and a 2nd grade St. Jude fundraiser day featuring a talent show and a bake sale.

8.02 High School Principal – Dr. Hill:

o Parent Orientation Night for the Class of 2023 was held on Wednesday, April 3rd. 8th grade parents and students received information regarding the transition to HSHS. We had a great turn-out. There were about 25 students and their families in attendance.

o HSHS students have completed the S.A.T. (juniors), the PSAT-10 (sophomores), the PSAT-9 (freshmen) and the Illinois Science Assessment (any student taking Biology) during the months of March and April. We have completed all assessments for the school year with the exception of those students taking the Advanced Placement classes. Those assessments begin May 10th and conclude on May 15th

o The Henry-Senachwine District Band and Chorus members will competed in the IHSA Organization Contest on Friday, April 12th. About 50 students from HSHS and HSJH participated in this event.

o FBLA will be sponsoring a Career Day on Thursday, April 18th

o HSHS will be sponsoring a blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross on Friday, April 26th in the gym.

o The Spring Concert/Awards date for the District Band is Sunday, May 5th @ 1:00 p.m. Chorus will hold their event on May 19th @ 2:00 p.m.

o Teacher Appreciation Week is May 13th – May 17th

IX Superintendent’s Report:

9.01 Security Project Update

9.02 Legislative Updates

X Discussion Items:

10.01 Staff Appreciation Breakfast

10.02 PRESS Policy – First Reading

10.03 OSF Athletic Training Services

10.04 Energy Efficiency LED Lighting Upgrade

10.05 FBLA National Competition in San Antonio, TX

XI Motion by Angie Earles, Seconded by Michelle Gibson, that the Board of Education of CUSD 5 go into executive session at 8:30 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).

Roll Call: Yea; Witko, Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Rowe.

Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried

XI Motion by Michelle Gibson, Seconded by Angie Earles, that the Board of Education of CUSD 5 come out of executive session at 8:55 p.m.

Roll Call: Yea; DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Kiesewetter, Yea; Klein, Yea; Rowe, Yea; Witko.

Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried

Motion by Steve Rowe, Seconded by Michelle Gibson that the Board of Education of CUSD 5 adjourn its meeting at 9:56 p.m.

Roll Call: Voice Vote. Motion carried.

Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0. Motion carried

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