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Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Sept. 25

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Members present

Patrick Phipps, Steven Bryant, Tiffani Saunders, Laura Calderon, Andrea Rediger, Ann Strahle, Ryan Murphy

Meeting called to order at 6:40 PM

 2. OPEN SESSION

Procedural: 2.1 Call Meeting to Order: President Tiffani Saunders called the meeting to order. 

Procedural: 2.2 Pledge of Allegiance: All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance 

Procedural: 2.3 Roll Call: Board members in attendance were Patrick Phipps, Steven Bryant, Tiffani Saunders, Laura Calderon, Andrea Rediger, Ann Strahle and Ryan Murphy

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Action: 3.1 Item from Closed Session the Dismissal of Employee

To approve the dismissal of the employee discussed in the Closed Meeting.

Motion by Laura Calderon, second by Andrea Rediger.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Patrick Phipps, Steven Bryant, Tiffani Saunders, Laura Calderon, Andrea Rediger, Ann Strahle, Ryan Murphy

Action: 3.2 Approval of Agenda

4. COMMUNICATIONS

Information: 4.1 Citizens- Opportunity for Visitors to Address the School Board Concerning any Agenda Topic

No audience members spoke.

5. CONSENT ITEMS

Action: 5.1 Adoption of Consent Agenda Items

It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Ball-Chatham School Board adopt the consent agenda items (as presented).

Motion by Ann Strahle, second by Ryan Murphy.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Patrick Phipps, Steven Bryant, Tiffani Saunders, Laura Calderon, Andrea Rediger, Ann Strahle, Ryan Murphy

Action (Consent), Minutes: 5.2 Minutes of Regular Board Meeting, August 28 , 2024

Action (Consent), Minutes: 5.3 Minutes of Facilities and Grounds Committee Meeting, September 11 , 2024

Action (Consent): 5.4 Treasurer/Financial Report

Action (Consent): 5.5 School District Accounts Payable

Action (Consent): 5.6 School Activity Account Reports

Action (Consent): 5.7 FOIA Requests

Information: 5.8 Administrator and Teacher Salary Report

6. PERSONNEL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Action: 6.1 Adoption of Consent Personnel Agenda Items

It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Ball-Chatham School Board adopt the consent agenda items (as presented).

Motion by Andrea Rediger, second by Ryan Murphy.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Patrick Phipps, Steven Bryant, Tiffani Saunders, Laura Calderon, Andrea Rediger, Ann Strahle, Ryan Murphy

Action (Consent): 6.2 Resignations

Action (Consent): 6.3 New Hires

Action (Consent): 6.4 Retirements

Action (Consent): 6.5 Transfers

Action (Consent): 6.6 Leaves of Absence

7. NEW BUSINESS

Action: 7.1 BCEF Donation

Approve the donation from BCEF $35,000.00.

Megan Johnson presented on behalf of the BCEF and thanked BCSD5 and the Board for their support. 

Motion by Laura Calderon, second by Ann Strahle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Patrick Phipps, Steven Bryant, Tiffani Saunders, Laura Calderon, Andrea Rediger, Ann Strahle, Ryan Murphy

Action: 7.2 BOS Donation to CES

Donation from BOS to CES $1,000.00 This was an award that CES was a recipient of through a BOS initiative.

Motion by Steven Bryant, second by Andrea Rediger.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Patrick Phipps, Steven Bryant, Tiffani Saunders, Laura Calderon, Andrea Rediger, Ann Strahle

Abstain: Ryan Murphy

Action: 7.3 Second Reading of PRESS Policies

Approve the PRESS Policies

Motion by Steven Bryant, second by Ann Strahle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Patrick Phipps, Steven Bryant, Tiffani Saunders, Laura Calderon, Andrea Rediger, Ann Strahle, Ryan Murphy

8. FINANCE

Action: 8.1 Open FY25 Budget Hearing Board President Tiffani Saunders shared that the budget was presented last month for review. This is a formal hearing for questions/concerns before the budget is approved.

Motion by Patrick Phipps, second by Andrea Rediger.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Patrick Phipps, Steven Bryant, Tiffani Saunders, Laura Calderon, Andrea Rediger, Ann Strahle, Ryan Murphy

Action: 8.2 Close FY 25 Budget Hearing 

Motion by Andrea Rediger, second by Ryan Murphy.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Patrick Phipps, Steven Bryant, Tiffani Saunders, Laura Calderon, Andrea Rediger, Ann Strahle, Ryan Murphy

Patrick Phipps indicated that members were provided with the budget and had reviewed it in committee and wanted to share that time was taken to review the budget both during committee and budget presentations.

Action: 8.3 Approval of FY25 Budget

To approve the Resolution and FY24 Budget as presented and submit to ISBE.

Motion by Laura Calderon, second by Patrick Phipps.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Patrick Phipps, Steven Bryant, Tiffani Saunders, Laura Calderon, Andrea Rediger, Ann Strahle, Ryan Murphy

9. COMMUNICATIONS

Presentation: 9.1 Safety and Security Update Security Director Randy Allen presented an update on the safety and security district-wide.

Panic Buttons have been installed throughout the buildings in locations that make sense to the layout of each building. They have a protective cover when in the hallway.

When activated a call is made to 911 Emergency Services right away. A 30-second announcement is made to lock down and security teams across the district are texted to where there is a panic button alert.

Stop the Bleed is a program that trains staff and provides dressings, combat tourniquets, and other items needed for major injuries.  These 60 kits provide 10 bags per building to post in spots that may have heavy traffic, specific to each building. CES has them hung around the building and is used as an example of where other district schools should post them. NARCAN Nasal Spray (used for overdose) is available in the AED kits across this district. Randy concluded with the Reunification Plan Update. The Reunification Plan is in preparation for significant events within the district. Schools will have a place to move the students to in case the building is no longer the best place for students and staff to stay. The training for this reunification program is set for October into November with hopes to have two buildings work together with this training. The program i love you guys has sent materials and directions for best-laid plans that will become the basis for the training. 

Information: 9.2 Future Board Meeting Dates / Dates for 2024/25 SY

President Saunders referenced all upcoming meetings.

Because of the Homecoming parade, the Facilities and Grounds Committee Meeting will be moved up one day to Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024, at 4 PM District Office

Finance Committee Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 4 PM District Office

Regular Board Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 6:30 PM District Office

DEI Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 4 PM followed by Policy Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 5:30 PM both at District Office.

Information: 9.3 Citizens - Opportunity for Visitors to Address the School Board Concerning Any Topic

No one spoke.

10. ADJOURNMENT

Action: 10.1 Adjournment of Regular Meeting President Tiffani Saunders called for a motion to adjourn.

Move to Adjourn Regular Board Meeting.

Motion by Patrick Phipps, All approved. Motion Carries Meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM

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