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Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Jan. 22

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Members present

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

Meeting called to order at 6:35 PM

2. OPEN SESSION

Procedural: 2.01 Call Meeting to Order

Procedural: 2.02 Pledge of Allegiance

Procedural: 2.03 Roll Call

Ryan Murphy absent, Jen Farnsworth and Dr. Lamon present

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Action: 3.01 Approval of Agenda

To approve the agenda for the meeting of January 22, 2025.

Motion by Steven Bryant, second by Andrea Rediger.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action: 3.02 Action Items from Closed Session

To approved items from closed session as presented.

Motion by Andrea Rediger, second by Laura Calderon.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

4. COMMUNICATIONS

Recognition: 4.01 Recognition of CACC Students of the Months of Nov and Dec 2024

Andrea called upon the students for CACC student of the month.

There were seven students present.

Information: 4.02 Citizens- Opportunity for Visitors to Address the School Board Concerning any Agenda Topic- No audience members addressed the Board.

5. CONSENT ITEMS

Action: 5.01 Adoption of Consent Agenda Items

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

Motion by Ann Strahle, second by Laura Calderon.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action (Consent), Minutes: 5.02 Minutes of Regular Board Meeting, December 18, 2024

Action (Consent), Minutes: 5.03 Minutes of Facilities and Grounds Committee Meeting, January 8, 2025

Action (Consent), Minutes: 5.04 Minutes of Finance Committee Meeting, December 17, 2024

Action (Consent), Minutes: 5.05 Minutes of Policy Committee Meeting, January 8, 2025

Action (Consent), Minutes: 5.06 Minutes of PTAC Committee Minutes of January 13, 2025

Action (Consent): 5.07 Treasurer/Financial Report

Action (Consent): 5.08 School District Accounts Payable

Action (Consent): 5.09 School Activity Account Reports

Action (Consent): 5.10 FOIA Requests

6. PERSONNEL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Action: 6.01 Adoption of Consent Personnel Agenda Items

That the Ball-Chatham School Board adopt the personnel consent agenda (as presented) as recommended by the Superintendent.

Motion by Laura Calderon, second by Patrick Phipps.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action (Consent): 6.02 Resignations

Action (Consent): 6.03 New Hires

Action (Consent): 6.04 Retirements

Action (Consent): 6.05 Transfers

Action (Consent): 6.06 Leaves of Absences

Kendall Gibson, newly appointed Principal for GIS was recognized in the audience.

7. NEW BUSINESS

Action: 7.01 Approval of Practical Assessment Exploration System

Approval of Practical Assessment Exploration System in the amount of $39,875 paid by IDEA grant funds

Motion by Andrea Rediger, second by Patrick Phipps.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action: 7.02 7-8 English Language Arts Resource Adoption

It is the recommendation of the Administration to approve the GMS English Language Arts Curriculum Resources

Jen Farnsworth shared that this is a six year subscription to HMH for 7-8 Intro to Lit and writable ELA curriculum.

Motion by Laura Calderon, second by Ann Strahle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action: 7.03 Disposal of Equipment at GHS

It is the recommendation of the Administration to approve the disposal of 50 Metal File Cabinets, 6 stoves, and 2 Dryers at GHS.

Motion by Steven Bryant, second by Laura Calderon.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action: 7.04 Amendments to Health Life Safety Project

To approve two amendments to a Health Life Safety projects for additional cameras at Ball Elementary and Glenwood Middle School.

Motion by Steven Bryant, second by Andrea Rediger.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Information: 7.05 First Reading of PRESS Policies

Action: 7.06 Superintendent Contract Renewal

To renew Dr. Lamon's contract from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028.

Motion by Patrick Phipps, second by Andrea Rediger.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action: 7.07 Assistant Superintendent Contract Renewal

To renew Assistant Superintendent Jen Farnsworth's contract from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029.

Motion by Patrick Phipps, second by Andrea Rediger.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action: 7.08 Vision 2030 Board Resolution

It is recommended by Administration that the Board approve a resolution of support for Vision 2030.

President Saunders shared the support the Board and District will provide to the IASB for the Vision 2030

project that will advance policy, legislative, and fiscal solutions, leverage public resources, and preserve local flexibility and leadership so that the important decisions about curriculum and finances are made closest to home. 

Motion by Andrea Rediger, second by Laura Calderon.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

8. COMMUNICATIONS

Presentation, Information: 8.01 Food Service Update

Food Service Director, Chad Martel, shared the Food Service Overview with the Board. Staffing, food programs, and Free and Reduced Eligibility statistics were included in the presentation.

Household applications are down from the previous year. This can have a negative return of funding and can keep students not receiving food that is needed. District funding sources continue from State and Federal reimbursements, supply chain funds, PAL, USDA, lFS, and student and adult sales. The LaSalle Purchasing Cooperative has also offered BCSD#5 support with bid  pricing, wide selection, and freedom to add items to the order. Two programs that help students and keep waste minimized includes the shared bin concept and onsite packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables. Some upcoming initiatives include grant applications, district wellness policy review, and a nutritional analysis (which can provide help with food allergy concerns) and menu software being implemented. 

Information: 8.02 Future Board Meeting Dates for 2024/25 SY

Information: 8.03 Citizens- Opportunity for Visitors to Address the School Board Concerning Any Topic

9. ADJOURNMENT

Action: 9.01 Adjournment of Regular Meeting

Move to Adjourn Regular Board Meeting 7:08 PM

Motion by Steven Bryant, second by Steven Bryant.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

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