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El Paso Gridley Community Unit School District 11 Board met April 27.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

President Randy Barth called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. with the following Board members present: Randy Barth / Seth Campbell / Sean Cornell / Bradley Griffin / John Hartness / Brian Stoller / Bob Wettstein.

Administrators physically present: Superintendent Brian Kurz / E.P.G.H.S. Principal Brian Quam

Administrators present ONLINE: Centennial School Principal Tim Fairchild E.P.G.J.H.S. 

Principal Robby Tomlinson / J.H.S. Dean/A.D. 

Josh Krone / H.S. Dean 

Dan Erwin / Director of Instruction Amber Buss.

A motion was made by Sean Cornell and seconded by Brad Griffin to approve the agenda as presented. All yeas on a voice vote. The motion carried seven to zero.

Visitors in VIRTUAL attendance at this meeting were Nicole Glacinski, Sheryl Bucher, Jennie Kearney, Kim Kearney, Janelle Czapar, and Beth Hartness.

A motion was made by Randy Barth and seconded by Sean Cornell to approve the consent agenda as presented.

A. Approve Minutes from Regular Board Meeting held on March 16, 2020 

B. Approve CLOSED Minutes from Regular Board Meeting held on March 16, 2020 

C. Approve Minutes from Special Board Meeting held on March 18, 2020 

D. Approve CLOSED Minutes from Special Board Meeting held on March 18, 2020 

E. Approve Financial Reports 

F. Approve Bills 

G. Approve 2 year School Board Meeting Schedule (July 2020 through June 2022) 

H. Approve hiring Zachary Zvonar as Jefferson Park School Physical Education teacher beginning school year 2020-2021. 

I. Accept resignation of Julia Harcharik as 4th Grade Teacher and 7th Grade Volleyball Coach effective end of contract for school year 2019-2020 

J. Approve maternity leave request for Stacy Patridge 

K. Accept Janet Sharkey retirement effective March 30, 2020 

L. Accept Marc DeLaere resignation effective end of contract as Assistant Coach for HS Football 

M. Approve hiring Brian Hassett as 1st Assistant Coach for HS Football 

N. Approve hiring Andy Craig as an As Warranted Coach for HS Football

O. Approve hiring Tanner Benedict as an As Warranted Coach for HS Football 

P. Approve hiring Nathan Hodel as Volunteer Coach for HS Football 

Q. Approve hiring Doug Smith as Volunteer Coach for HS Football 

R. Direct District administrators to write for the full amount of the IDEA grant for FY21. 

S. Direct District administrators to write for the full amount of Title grants for FY21. 

T. Direct District administrators to write for the full amount of early childhood / preschool grants for FY21. 

U. Direct District administrators to write for the full amount of the Title I school improvement grant for FY21. 

V. Direct District administrators to write for the full amount of Agriculture Incentive grant for FY21. 

W. Accept Tracy Siebert resignation as JH 2nd Shift Custodian 

X. Approve Bri Herrman as IMRF Authorized Agent All yeas on a voice vote. 

The motion carried seven to zero.

A written report was submitted earlier by the Director of Instruction.

Superintendent Brian Kurz gave updates on Coronavirus, school finances, and the Junior High Building Project. Official result from the referendum vote on March 17, 2020 was 1,648 Yes votes and 405 No votes for an 80.23% YES result.

The School Board discussed revision of the Student Attendance Calendar for 2019-2020.

The School Board discussed the Student Attendance Calendar for 2020-2021.

The School Board conducted a 1st reading of policies contained in PRESS Issue 103 that required language updates in order to comply with updated legislation and state guidelines.

The School Board conducted a 1st reading of policies recommended for a 5-year review according to PRESS Issue 103.

The School Board discussed the Administrative Contract for Superintendent Kurz. Discussed hiring Adam Troll as HS Dean and Assistant Athletic Director.

A motion was made by Sean Cornell and seconded by John Hartness to approve the Revised Student Attendance Calendar for 2019-2020 at 10:01 p.m. All yeas on a voice vote. The motion carried seven to zero.

A motion was made by Randy Barth and seconded by Bob Wettstein to approve the Student Attendance Calendar for 2020-2021 at 10:01 p.m. All yeas on a voice vote. The motion carried seven to zero.

A motion was made by Brad Griffin and seconded by Seth Campbell to approve the Administrative Contracts for Brian Kurz as Superintendent and Adam Troll as HS Dean and HS Assistant Athletic Director at 10:02 p.m.

All yeas on a roll call vote. The motion carried seven to zero.

A motion was made by Brian Stoller and seconded by John Hartness to approve adjourning the meeting at 10:02 p.m. All yeas on a voice vote. The motion carried seven to zero.

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