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Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board met May 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

The Board of Education of Cissna Park Community Unit District #6 was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Bud Petry, with the following Board members and administrators present by conference call: Mrs. Kristina Phelan, Mr. Michael Kaeb, Mrs. Ashleigh Verkler, Mr. Jason Edelman, Mr. Brent Neukomm, Mr. Mark Wilkening; and Mr. Bud Petry; Dr. Daniel S. Hylbert, superintendent; Mr. Mark Portwood, Grades 6-12 principal; Mrs. Bethanie Marshall, Grades K-5 principal; and Mrs. Barbara Rust, board secretary.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Phelan to APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED: IV. Minutes; V.B. Payroll for April and May; VIII. B.1. Grant Authority to Superintendent to Employ Summer Workers; IX.D. Approve Upcoming Summer FFA Trips; IX.E.1. Approve Retirement of Rhonda Kollmann as 5th Grade Elementary Teacher; IX.E.2. Approve Retirement of Sunita Rueb as Speech/Language Pathologist; IX.E.3. Approve Retirement of Sandy McCray as Title I Teacher; IX.E.4. Approve Retirement of Beth Baier as Elementary Part-time Clerical Secretary; X.A. Approval of Closed Session Minutes; X.B. Approval of Destruction of Closed Session Audio Recordings; X.C. Authorize Superintendent to Submit Final 2019-2020 School Calendar with ISBE; X.D. Approve Schedule of Regular Board Meetings for FY2021; and X.E. Approve Retirement of Barbara Rust as Office Manager and Board Secretary. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mrs. Verkler, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; and Mr. Neukomm, aye. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORTS AND PAYMENT OF BILLS/PAYROLL

Mr. Neukomm made the motion, seconded by Mr. Wilkening to APPROVE THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL AS PRESENTED: Education Fund, $62,834.50; Operations and Maintenance Fund, $5,879.54; Transportation Fund, $2,577.14; and Tort Immunity, $123.33. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mrs. Verkler, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; and Mr. Neukomm, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to approve the bills for the month of MAY as presented: Education Fund, $64,368.52; Operations and Maintenance Fund, $8,314.49; Bond and Interest Fund, $8,206.25; Transportation Fund, $3,030.06; Tort Immunity, $24,440.50; and Fire Prevention and Life/Safety, $8,710.00. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mrs. Verkler, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; and Mr. Neukomm, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to APPROVE THE PAYROLL FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $149,050.98. Discussion. Vote: Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mrs. Verkler, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; and Mr. Petry, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to APPROVE THE PAYROLL FOR THE MONTH OF MAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $146,761.56. Discussion. Vote: Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mrs. Verkler, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; and Mr. Petry, aye. Motion carried.

Dr. Hylbert reported to the board that the district continues to receive State money. The COVID-19 pandemic has not affected the district’s financial situation. District fund balances remain strong.

HEARING OF DELEGATIONS

No public comment.

COMMUNICATIONS

The following communications were received: FOIA Request from SMART Local 265 and Response from Dr. Hylbert; Letter of Retirement from Rhonda Kollmann as 5th Grade Teacher; Letter of Retirement from Sunita Rueb as Speech/Language Pathologist;

Letter of Retirement from Barbara Rust as Office Manager & Board Secretary; Letter of Retirement from Sandy McCray as Title I Teacher; and Letter of Retirement from Beth Baier as Elementary Part-time Clerical Secretary.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Negotiations & Personnel:

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to GRANT AUTHORITY TO THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EMPLOY THE NEEDED STUDENT AND ADULT WORKERS FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS (JUNE-AUGUST). Discussion. Vote: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; and Mrs. Verkler, aye. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM PRINCIPALS

Mrs. Bethanie Marshall, K-5 principal, had nothing to report to the board. Mrs. Marshall said she would be glad to answer any questions about the upcoming Kindergarten class. No comments from the board members were made.

Mr. Mark Portwood, 6-12 principal, thanked the students, parents, and teachers for all their hard work with remote learning these past 8 weeks. Mr. Portwood announced that graduation, if possible, will be held July 17, 2020. There will be a parade for the Class of 2020 on Friday, May 22, 2020 sponsored through the parents.

Mr. Portwood spoke about the recommendation of Cissna Park leaving the Sangamon Valley Conference for sporting events; the SVC is likely disbanding after the 2020-2021 school year. The Vermilion Valley Conference extended an invitation to Cissna Park, as long as our school board approves it. Mr. Portwood, along with athletic director, Josh Landon, felt that this move was the best option for competitive balance and travel.

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Phelan to APPROVE CISSNA PARK HIGH SCHOOL JOINING THE VERMILION VALLEY CONFERENCE BEGINNING WITH THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; and Mrs. Verkler, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to APPROVE THE OVERNIGHT OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS OF THE FFA AS FOLLOWS: FFA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. June 23-28, 2020; and Illinois FFA Camp July 21-24, 2020 in Monticello, IL. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to APPROVE THE RETIREMENT OF RHONDA KOLLMANN AS FIFTH GRADE TEACHER EFFECTIVE AT THE END OF THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL TERM. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mrs. Verkler, aye; and Mr. Edelman, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to ACCEPT THE RETIREMENT NOTICE SUBMITTED BY SUNITA RUEB AS DISTRICT SPEECH THERAPIST EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2023. MRS. RUEB QUALIFIES FOR A 4% INCREASE IN SALARY DURING THE FINAL THREE YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT AS FOUND IN THE RETIREMENT INCENTIVE LANGUAGE OF THE CURRENT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mrs. Verkler, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; and Mr. Neukomm, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to APPROVE THE RETIREMENT OF SANDY McCRAY AS TITLE I TEACHER EFFECTIVE AT THE END OF THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL TERM. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mrs. Verkler, aye; and Mr. Edelman, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to APPROVE THE RETIREMENT OF BETH BAIER AS OFFICE ELEMENTARY PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EFFECTIVE AT THE END OF THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR, JUNE 30, 2020. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mrs. Verkler, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; and Mr. Neukomm, aye. Motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to DECLARE THE FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: NONE. CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES TO REMAIN CLOSED TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST OR THE PRIVACY OF AN INDIVIDUAL: March 26, 1984; August 1, 1994; December 19, 1994; January 16, 1995; February 20, 1995; March 20, 1995; June 20, 1996; August 19, 1996; September 16, 1996; October 21, 1996; September 15, 1997; January 21, 2002; May 17, 2004; June 21, 2004; July 19, 2004; August 30, 2004; September 20, 2004; November 15, 2004; December 20, 2004; January 17, 2005; February 21, 2005; March 21, 2005; May 16, 2005; September 19, 2005; April 24, 2006; July 17, 2006; September 11, 2006; October 16, 2006; December 18, 2006; March 17, 2008; March 16, 2009; September 7, 2010; September 20, 2010; December 19, 2011; August 20, 2012; February 12, 2013; December 16, 2013; January 27, 2014; February 10, 2014; February 24, 2014; June 16, 2014; January 26, 2015; and February 23, 2015; October 19, 2015; December 14, 2015; December 29, 2015; January 25, 2016; February 22, 2016; March 21, 2016; February 27, 2017; and February 25, 2019. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; and Mrs. Verkler, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to DESTROY THE FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION AUDIO RECORDINGS AS ALLOWED BY SECTION 2.06C OF THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT: 4/16/2018 and 7/12/2018. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUBMIT THE FINAL 2019-2020 SCHOOL CALENDAR WITH THE ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION UPON AVAILABILITY IN IWAS. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to APPROVE THE SCHEDULE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS FOR FY2021. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to APPROVE THE RETIREMENT OF BARBARA L. RUST AS OFFICE MANAGER AND BOARD SECRETARY EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2022. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mrs. Verkler, aye; and Mr. Edelman, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:23 P.M. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

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