Cowden Herrick Community Unit School District 3A Board met Jan. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Cowden-Herrick C.U.S.D. 3A was called to order by President Greg Jones at 7:00 p.m.
Those present at the meeting were: Greg Jones, Megan Miller, Mike Myers, Rita Prosser, Jason Robertson, Zach Sarver and Nathan Vaughn.
A motion was made by Nathan Vaughn and seconded by Jason Robertson to approve minutes from December 13, 2018 Tax Levy Hearing.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Mike Myers, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
7 yeas
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mike Myers and seconded by Zach Sarver to approve minutes from regular board meeting held on December 13, 2018 and the January 11, 2019 current board bills, Cowden-Herrick Revolving Fund, and General Office Fund for the month ending December 31, 2018.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Mike Myers, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
7 yeas
Motion Carried
Old Business: Continuing to research construction options for fire wall separating the kitchen and cafeteria at Herrick Elementary, as well as researching current energy usage at both schools to determine if electrical upgrades are needed.
Financial update: Funding is steady and healthy but still waiting on $75,000 from the state for transportation and tuition reimbursement.
A motion was made by Zach Sarver and seconded by Rita Prosser to amend the 2018-19 School Calendar to reflect a full day of student attendance on April 10th due to state testing.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Mike Myers, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
7 yeas
Motion Carried
Superintendent Schuler reviewed the Beecher City Social Worker Intergovernmental Agreement with the board and it was agreed it would continue through the 2019-2020 school year.
Superintendent Schuler provided the board with the 1st Reading of Board Policy Updates and Revisions.
Superintendent’s Report: Tim Taylor from CF Industries coordinated a $350.00 grant for the School; the first Teacher Institute after Christmas break went well and focused on reading comprehension and academic rigor; Ms. Mary Beth Massey has expressed a desire to coordinate a grant for the Herrick cafeteria; Mr. Boehm reported positive feedback on the new rock added to parking lots.
A motion was made by Mike Myers and seconded by Zach Sarver to go into closed session at 7:49 p.m. to discuss appointments, employment, compensation, benefits, discipline, performance, negotiations, Administrators’ contracts or dismissal of personnel.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Mike Myers, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
7 yeas
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Jason Robertson and seconded by Mike Myers to come out of closed session at 8:03 p.m.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Mike Myers, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
7 yeas
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mike Myers and seconded by Nathan Vaughn to keep closed session minutes and recordings confidential.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Mike Myers, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
7 yeas
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mike Myers and seconded by Jason Robertson to destroy all closed session recordings 18 months and older.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Mike Myers, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, nay.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
6 yeas
1 nay
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mike Myers and seconded by Jason Robertson to move employee Mr. Kevin Cutler from $13.48 custodian rate to $16.44 maintenance rate effective immediately.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Mike Myers, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
7 yeas
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Jason Robertson and seconded by Zach Sarver to hire Miss Kimberyn Youhas as Junior High Track Coach.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Mike Myers, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
7 yeas
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mike Myers and seconded by Jason Robertson to approve maternity leave request for Mrs. Kristin Blakey from April 8, 2019 to the end of the school year.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Mike Myers, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
7 yeas
Motion Carried
Reconciliation Statement Balance as of January 1, 2019
Balance of all funds $3,008,500.00
Imprest Fund $739.35
A motion was made by Mike Myers and seconded by Jason Robertson to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Greg Jones, yea.
Megan Miller, yea.
Mike Myers, yea.
Rita Prosser, yea.
Jason Robertson, yea.
Zach Sarver, yea.
Nathan Vaughn, yea.
7 yeas
Motion Carried
http://www.cowden-herrick.k12.il.us/brdmtg/2019-01-10min.htm
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