Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3A Board met November 8.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
The regular meeting of Cowden-Herrick C.U.S.D. was called to order by the President Greg Jones 7:00 p.m.
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Those present at the meeting were: Greg Jones, Megan Miller, Rita Prosser, Jason Robertson, Zach Sarver and Nathan Vaughn.
Mike Myers was absent.
A motion was made by Rita Prosser and seconded by Nathan Vaughn to approve minutes from regular board meeting held October 11, 2018, and the current board bills, General Office Fund, C-HHS Revolving Fund and the Treasurer’s report for the month ending October 31, 2018.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
6 yeas
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Jason Robertson and seconded by Zach Sarver to approve the tentative 2018 Tax Levy as prepared.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
6 yeas
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Nathan Vaughn and seconded by Jason Robertson to approve the Hazardous Safety Routes as presented.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
6 yeas
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Zach Sarver and seconded by Nathan Vaughn to approve updating the Crisis Plan to include the ALICE alert plan.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
6 yeas
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Nathan Vaughn and seconded by Jason Robertson to secure Nextera Energy as the electric supplier for the Cowden-Herrick Elementary School with a one-year contract.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
6 yeas
Motion Carried
Discussion of the Facilities Sales Tax use was tabled for discussion at the December board meeting.
Superintendent Schuler provided updates on the Ag welding equipment purchased via an EIFES grant; school report card and principal reports.
A motion was made by Nathan Vaughn and seconded by Zach Sarver to enter into closed session at 8:28 p.m. to discuss appointments, employment, compensation, benefits, discipline performance, and negotiations.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
6 yeas
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Zach Server and seconded by Nathan Vaughn to come out of closed session at 9:41 p.m.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
6 yeas
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Jason Robertson and seconded by Rita Prosser to hire Larry Young as High School Girls Assistant Basketball Coach pending certification.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
6 yeas
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Zach Sarver and seconded by Jason Robertson to hire Tashina Calame as 5th/6th Grade Basketball Coach pending certification.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
6 yeas
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Jason Robertson and seconded by Nathan Vaughn to hire Kevin Calame as 5th/6th Grade Volunteer Assistant Coach pending certification.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
6 yeas
Motion Carried
Reconciliation Statement Balance as of November 1, 2018
Balance of all funds $3,000,651.89
Imprest Fund $545.15
A motion was made by Nathan Vaughn and seconded by Zach Sarver to adjourn the meeting at 9:48 p.m.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
6 yeas
Motion Carried
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