Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18 Board of Education met Nov. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I. Call to Order
Board President (or designee) called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Board Members in attendance were Dale Schneman, Kenna Dunlap Johnson, Dion Lathrom, Franci Miller, Curt Homann, Justin Otto and Matt Althaus.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Susan Wilson, Bookkeeper Krista Voyles, Recording Secretary Kristi Woliung, Principal John Lawrence, Principal Katie Nichols and Principal Ryan Peyton.
III. Public Comments/Recognition of Guests
Hillary Stanifer
IV. Communications
A. FOIA Compliance
One FOIA Request had been received from SmartProcure. A response has not yet been sent. V. Committee Reports
The Policy Committee (Franci, Kenna) met via email to review the flower fund guidelines. The Finance Committee (Franci, Justin) is scheduled to meet prior to the November 15 Board meeting to review the tax levy. The Insurance Committee (Dale, Curt) met with school personnel and representatives from Loman-Ray Insurance (IERMP agent) and Bushue HR on Nov. 3.
VI. New Business
A. Discuss for Approval Tentative Tax Levy and Set Date of December
20, 2017 for Approval of Tax Levy Superintendent Wilson presented information on the proposed tax levy. She will add a percentage to the amount requested in order to capture any additional EAV that may become available. This will necessitate a Truth in Taxation Hearing as the requested amount will exceed 105% of last year’s requested amount. The hearing will be scheduled for 6:50 p.m. on December 20, 2017. It is expected that the overall tax rate will decrease slightly in this levy. Motion by Franci Miller 2nd by Dale Schneman to approve the tentative tax levy and set the date of December 20, 2017 for approval of the tax levy for Blue Ridge Community Unit School District #18, as presented.
Roll call vote 7 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried. B. Discuss for approval resolution to transfer $300,000 from Education
Fund to Operations and Maintenance Fund Motion by Dale Schneman 2nd by Franci Miller to approve an Interfund Transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund in the amount of $300,000, for Blue Ridge CUSD 18, as presented.
Roll call vote 7 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried. C. Discuss for approval copier lease agreement with Striglos
Companies Motion by Kenna Dunlap Johnson 2nd by Matt Althaus to approve the copier lease extension with Striglos Companies for 2018-2021 in the amount of $1683/month, beginning on 2/1/2018 for Blue Ridge Community Unit School District #18, as presented.
Roll call vote 7 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried. VII. Administrative Reports A. Superintendent
1. 2017 Assessment Report
Superintendent Wilson presented the annual Assessment Report to the Board.
B. Principals
1. Mr. Ryan Peyton, Ruth M. Schneider Elementary School
Mr. Peyton presented the Schneider School School Improvement Plan to the Board. 2. Mrs. Katie Nichols, Blue Ridge Intermediate & Junior High
School Mrs. Nichols presented the BRIJHS School Improvement Plan to the Board. 3. Mr. John Lawrence, Blue Ridge High School
Mr. Lawrence presented the BRHS School Improvement Plan to the Board. C. Curriculum
Dr. Stanifer gave examples to the Board of good things happening with instruction and curriculum around the district. D. Technology E. Operations and Maintenance F. Transportation G. Food Services
VIII. Approval of Consent Items
Motion by Franci Miller 2nd by Matt Althaus to approve the consent agenda items listed on attachment A as presented.
Roll call vote 7 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried. A. Minutes from Regular Board of Education Meeting B. Financial Reports C. Bills and Payroll D. School Improvement Plans E. School & District Report Cards F. Suspensions G. Resignation of District Employees
1. Lonnie Franklin - retirement letter H. Change Order
IX. Closed Session
Board made the decision that there was not a need to go into executive session.
A. Open Session
Motion by Franci Miller 2nd by Kenna Dunlap Jonson, to approve the employment of Kristina Woliung, District Secretary, effective November 13, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school term, as presented.
Voice vote 7 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Franci Miller 2nd by Matt Althaus, to approve the appointment of Kasey Sedberry, Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach for BRIJHS for the 2017-2018 school term, as presented.
Voice vote 7 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried.
1. Good of the Cause Discussion
The Board reviewed proposed guidelines for acknowledging life events of current and past Board members and their families.
2. Adjournment
Motion by Matt Althaus 2nd by Kenna Dunlap Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Roll Call Vote 7 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried.
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