KEWANEE COMM SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MARCH 18, 2019

KEWANEE COMM SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MARCH 18, 2019 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Board of Kewanee Community Unit School District No. 229 was held in the Kewanee CUSD #229 Administration Office with President Nolan calling the Meeting to order at 6:21pm. Roll call showed the following Members present: Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson and Nolan. Superintendent Sullens was also present for the Closed Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING At 6:16pm Member Steffen seconded a motion made by Member Johnson to enter into Closed Session to consider (C )(1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the District and (C) (2) to consider collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees (C) (5) the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body (C) (8) Security Procedures (C) (9) Student Disciplinary Cases (C) (11) Litigation, * 5ILCS 120/2 Open Meetings The School Code of Illinois/2017. Voice roll vote showed all present Members voting aye. The motion carried. At 7:37 Member Steffen seconded a motion made by Member Johnson to adjourn the Closed Session meeting. Voice roll call was heard with all present Members voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR OPEN SESSION MEETING President Nolan called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:40pm. This Open Session continued in the Staff Development Room of the Administration Office. Roll call showed the following Board Members present: Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson and Nolan. The audience included staff members: J Anderson, J Bryan, J Stabler, T Atwell, D Brants and KEA President R Kapacinskas Kewanee Star Courier reporter Mike Helenthal was in attendance to report on the meeting. There were no other community members attending the meeting. Recording secretary H Leckey-Hughes and Superintendent C Sullens were in attendance as well. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG President Nolan asked the audience to stand, if able, and join the Board in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. SINE DIE- To Conduct a Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board of Education to Sell $675,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds. President Nolan called for a motion to go into Sine Die for a Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board of Education to Sell $675,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds. Member Johnson seconded a motion made by Member Christiansen to go into Sine Die. A voice vote was heard with Members Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes heard. The motion carried. A. Roll call was taken by the Secretary at 7:41pm with all Members Present. B. Discussion of the Issuance of Bonds by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for the purpose to receive public comments on the Proposal to sell Bonds in the amount of $675,000 was heald. The Bonds are for the purpose of improving the sites of, building and equipping additions to, and altering, repairing and equipping school buildings and facilities of the District. Voting by the Board to approve the Sale of Bonds will be done at the April board meeting Bonds will then be released for sale. C. Public Comments

D. At 7:43pm President Nolan called for a motion to adjourn Sine Die. Member Johnson seconded a motion made by Member Leckey to adjourn. A voice vote was heard will all Members voting aye. There were no nay votes heard. The motion carried. SINE DIE INVITED GUESTS MINUTES, FINANCIAL, TREASURER S REPORT, AND BILLS AND PAYROLL CONSENT AGENDA President Nolan asked for a motion for a Consent Agenda and acceptance of Items VI, VII & VIII. Member Johnson seconded the motion made by Member Leckey to approve consent Items VI, VII & VIII. The roll showed Members Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE REPORT FROM ADMINISRATION A. Superintendent State of Illinois FY19 EBF (Evidence Based Funding) & Categorical Payments & FY20 Budget Dr. Sullens reported that the Governor has requested a $375 million increase for EBF which is $25 million more than what is required. The State of Illinois is behind on Transportation payments to the District but this is not unusual, these are historically made up in May and June. It is hoped that the new Governor will continue to support education and his new revenue generating taxes and the anticipated legalization of marijuana will supply the funding needed in order to decrease the State s deficits. Things are looking promising for education at this time. Kiwanis Pancake Day Methodist Church - Saturday, March 16, 2019 Sullens reported that the KHS students did a fabulous job volunteering for the Kiwanis Pancake Day held last weekend. The K-Kids (4-6 th graders) also helped out and did a great job! Dr. Sullens noted that IESA sports renewals will be next fall. The JH softball co-op with Visitation contract will expire this year and a new contract is being looked at to possibly co-op with Visitation school for junior high wrestling. Member Salisbury asked if a co-op with Visitation for baseball was being considered. Dr. Sullens responded that it was not at this time. Mr. Bryan KHS Principal KHS Testing Schedule Mr. Bryan reported March 8 th NAPE testing was done with some seniors. On April 9 th all Juniors graders will take the SAT test. On April 10 th the Sophomores will take the PSAE tests. On April 11 the the Freshman will be taking the PSAE 8-9 test. Bryan informed the board that the Contest Play and GI students performed last Saturday at Sterling High School. Six KHS students from GI and two students from Contest Play along with the Lighting person made All Sectional Cast. Contest Play and GI both took 1 st place to win the Sectional and will move on to the State tournament next Saturday. Mr. Bryan also reported that Princeton has informed members of the TRAC Conference that they have been invited to a meeting to discuss the formation of a new Conference. Hall has also been invited. (It appears to be a lot of the old NCIC schools) Kewanee has not been contacted at this time.

Mr. Atwell-KHS Athletic Director Spring Sports Participation Mr. Atwell reported that Kavon Russell qualified for the Sectional 3pt contest in Peoria. He was also voted to the AP 3A/4A Honorable Mention All-State Team. All Conference Athletes/Activities 1 st Team were Scholastic Bowl-Jackson Watson, Girls Basketball 1 st Team-Gracie Damron and Boys Basketball 1 st Team-Kavon Russell. The Contest Play team is the 2019 Sectional Champions and will be making an appearance at State Competition on March 22 & 23. The GI Team is the 2019 Sectional Champions. Atwell announced the Spring Sport participation numbers as follows: Girls Track-23; Boys Track-26; Baseball-28 and Softball-22. Mr. Anderson-Central Principal Mr. Anderson reported that Central Junior High had 2 wrestlers qualify for State this year and both finished 5 th overall. SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. KHS Soccer Field/Parking Lot Update Dr. Sullens reported that the District is just waiting for the frost to thaw. It is hoped that Ratliff s will be able to return over the spring break to work along the sanitary sewer line that was installed. b. Additions to Belle Alexander School Dr. Sullens related there are still a few housekeeping items to be completed at Belle. Once the work is completed at KHS it is hoped that attention can then be turned back to Belle in order to complete these details. c. Additions to Kewanee High School Dr. Sullens reported that the Biology Department will be in use by the students and staff on Wednesday. Administration is working on the punch list at this time. The GI/Dance room should be completed later in the week. There is a sidewalk that will still needs to be poured once the ground thaws but won t affect occupancy of the building. d. Irving School Playground No updates NEW BUSINESS a. Consideration and Approval of Kewanee Personnel for 2019-2020 School year 1. Vote #1: Consideration and Approval of Kewanee 2019-2020 Probation and Tenure List Superintendent Sullens recommended to approve the personnel lists for partial year to 1st year probation, 1st year probation to 2nd year probation, 2nd year probation to 3rd year probation, 3rd year to 4th year probation, and from 4th year probation to tenure beginning 2019-2020. Board Members were provided a list of names in their packets. Member Christiansen seconded a motion made by Member Steffen to approve all five categories. The roll call vote showed Members Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla, Christiansen, and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried. 2. Vote #2: Consideration and Approval of 1 st Year Probationary Teacher to 2 nd Year Probationary Teacher and From 4 th Year Probationary Teacher to Tenured Teacher 1 st Day of 2019-2020 School Year.

Dr. Sullens recommended approving moving Madison Costenson-Segura from partial year to 1st year probation and Emily Robinson from 4th year probation to tenure beginning 2019-2020 school year. Member Padilla seconded a motion made by Johnson to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla, Christiansen, Steffen and Nolan all voting aye. Member Leckey abstained from the vote. There were no nay votes. The motion carried. 3. Vote #3: Consideration and Approval of Resolution Authorizing Notice of Non-Renewal and Dismissal of 1 st Year Probationary Teacher (M Hultgren). Member Steffen made a motion to approve. Member Leckey seconded the motion. The roll call vote showed Members Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried. 4. Vote #4: Other Additional individual names as requested by Board Members b. Consideration and Approval of Jr. High Promotion Date: Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Brockman Gym at 7:00pm Dr. Sullens recommended to the Board of Education to set the Junior High Promotion Date at Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Brockman Gym at 7:00pm. Member Christiansen seconded a motion made by Member Steffen to approve. A voice vote was heard with all Members voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried. c. Consideration and Approval of KHS IHSA Renewal for 2019-2020 School Year Dr. Sullens recommended to approve the IHSA Renewal for 2019-2020 School Year at no cost to the District. Member Leckey made a motion to approve. Member Johnson seconded the motion. A voice vote was heard with all Members voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried. d. 1 st Reading of New & Revised Policies No Action e. Consideration and Approval of Pay increases for Non-Union Non-Certified Employees and Administrators for 2019-2020 School Year. President Nolan called for a vote to approve the pay increases for Non-Union Non-Certified Employees (as paralleled with Teachers Contract at 3.75%) and Administrators (3.3%) for 2019-2020. Member Salisbury seconded a motion made by Member Christiansen to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Johnson, Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried. f. Consideration and Approval of 2019-2020 Calendar Supt. Sullens recommended to approve the 2019-2020 District Calendar. This Calendar is tentative and will not be finalized until the State of Illinois completes calendar rules/policies. Member Steffen seconded a motion made by Johnson to approve. A voice vote was heard with all Members voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried. g. Consideration and Approval of 2019 Chevy/Starcraft 14 Passenger Activity Bus Lease Dr. Sullens recommended to approve the lease of a 2019 Chevy Starcraft 14 Passenger Activity Bus. Member Salisbury made a motion to approve. Member Padilla seconded the motion. The roll call vote showed Members Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.

ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION PERSONNEL: Resignations Lyle PreK Teacher Amelia Vincent Effective 6/1/19 KHS PE Teacher; KHS Head Football Coach; KHS Weights Coach Tyler Nicholes Effective End of 2018-2019 School Year PT/Resource Officer and KHS Head Girls Basketball Coach Lee Monroe Effective Immediately KHS Cheerleading Advisor Emily Robinson Effective Immediately Dr. Sullens recommended approving the resignations of A Vincent, T Nicholes, L Monroe and E Robinson. Member Johnson seconded a motion made by Member Steffen to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Christiansen, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla and Nolan all voting aye. Member Leckey abstained from the vote. There were no nay votes heard. The motion carried. Retirements KHS Office Secretary Rosalie Foes Effective 5/29/19 Sullens recommended approving the retirement of R Foes. Member Steffen seconded a motion made by Member Leckey to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla, Christiansen and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried. Hires 1 P/T Administration Office Secretary Sharon Waugh 16 hs/wk P/T Central Playground Supervisor Carson Prescott Central JH Track Coach Bob Dybdal KHS Spring Weights Ryan Hicks Central JH Softball Coach Josh Hicks KHS Head Girls Basketball Coach Jessica Shipley Elementary Teacher at Irving School Brijida Castillo KHS Sub Cheerleading Advisor for 2018-2019 Misty Bruno Dr. Sullens recommended approving the above listed hires. Member Christianson made a motion to approve. Member Johnson seconded that motion. The roll call vote showed Members Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried. *All hires are contingent upon hires obtaining appropriate certification and qualifications prior to beginning job. Internships/Student Teachers Leaves Long Term Sub Maternity Leave for Amanda Minx Liza Shimmin Anticipated date of 4/8/19-End of School Year Maternity Leave for Amelia Vincent Sue Bubnick Anticipated date of 4/1/19-End of School Year Dr. Sullens recommended to approve the above listed Long Term Subs. Member Christiansen seconded a motion made by Member Salisbury to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.

Observation Transfers Volunteers I David Bishop Lacey Rosenberg Amy Busboom Tara Hicks Jenny Pickering Kari Laue Karyn Carton Renewal/Non-Renewal of Stipend Positions OTHER ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION KHS Cheerleading and Elem Volleyball Coach Kristine Sullens Dr. Sullens recommended to approve K Sullens as KHS Cheer and Elementary Volleyball volunteer coach. Member Christiansen seconded a motion made by Member Steffen to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS KEA President R Kapacinskas addressed the Board of Education and pointed at that the District s average administrator salary is in accordance with the State average according to the Illinois School Report Card. She also pointed out that the District s average teacher salary is at a $20,000 deficit compared to the State average on the same report. President Nolan pointed out that some of these averages could be weighted depending on how many 1 st year teachers and senior teachers are in the District. COMMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION ADJOURNMENT Member Steffen seconded a motion made by Member Johnson to adjourn the open meeting. A voice vote from Members Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson and Nolan was heard all voting aye. There were no nay votes heard. The motion carried. The open meeting was adjourned at 8:23pm. DAN NOLAN, PRESIDENT MIKE LECKEY, SECRETARY