Tuscola Community Unified School District 301 Board of Education met Feb. 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The Board of Education of Tuscola Community Unit School District No. 301 of Douglas and Champaign Counties, Illinois, convened in regular session in the Board Office at 7:00 P.M. on February 26, 2018
The meeting was called to order by the president. The secretary called the roll, and those present were as follows: Marx, Spillman, Mooney, Quinn, Mannen (by phone), Ring and Boyer. Absent: none.
The following visitors were recognized:
Amy Richardson, Caitlyn Dellorsa, Michelle Dellorso, and Jennifer Douglas all spoke on bullying. Each one expressed the feeling the school district does not acknowledge the issue. They all felt their concerns have fallen on deaf ears and nothing is being done to curb bullying in the schools. Jennifer Douglas also expressed her desire for CAB to work with the community and district to educate and inform.
Ms. Angie Riley addressed the Board regarding an incident at Tuscola’s Homecoming between her daughter and her boyfriend and Mr. Smith. She also expressed her concerns on bullying.
A motion was made by Quinn and seconded by Mooney to accept the following donations: Kiwanis – Science Club - $200, Lenny & Darcy Sementi – Softball - $225 and Warrior Store - $120, Cabot – Help a Child(Healing Horses) - $400, Kiwanis – Key Club - $500 , and Tuscola Rotary Grant – Physics – 15 iOLabs - $1,500. Motion carried unanimously.
Board members, administrators and various visitors left the Board room and went to the library to observe a presentation by Mrs. Hausmann’s Reader’s Theater. It was enjoyed by all who saw the presentation.
The principals each reported on activities and events in their buildings.
A motion was made by Spillman and seconded by Mooney to approve the Risk Management Policy for 2018-2019. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Spillman and seconded by Quinn to approve the first reading of the January Board Policy updates. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Ring and seconded by Marx to approve the non-certified seniority list for 2018. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Boyer and seconded by Quinn to approve the East Prairie promotion date of May 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. and high school graduation date of May 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Both events to be held at the high school. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Boyer and seconded by Quinn to start the paperwork for the possible sale of Working Cash Bonds in the future. The following members voted aye: Marx, Mooney, Quinn, Mannen, Ring and Boyer. Nays: Spillman.
Mr. Smith noted there was no real change in district finances since the last meeting and noted he had met with Mr. Romine regarding donations to the football program for play clocks. Mr. Romine hoped to have more information at a later date.
Mrs. Mannen and Mr. Spillman told the Board they would have information on the Parent-Teacher Discipline Advisory Committee at the March Board meeting.
Mr. Smith updated the Board on the pepper spray policy. He noted TEA legal counsel and district counsel had reached an agreement and would send the policy to Board members for their review. Mr. Allen would begin looking at a time frame for training.
A motion was made by Quinn and seconded by Spillman to approve the consent agenda as follows: Minutes from the January 22, 2018 Board Retreat and regular meeting, bills in the amount of $791,027.53, monthly reports of the treasurer and bookkeeper, and Mr. Duane Huffman’s request for FMLA. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Ring and seconded by Marx to go in to closed session at 8:09 p.m. for the purpose of: 105 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) – Personnel, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) - Student Discipline, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) – Negotiations and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) - Pending Litigation. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Boyer and seconded by Marx to come out of closed session at 10:19 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Mooney and seconded by Spillman to employ Mr. Alex Kemp as high school assistant track coach. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Mooney and seconded by Quinn to adjourn at 10:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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