East Central Reporter

Windsor Community Unified School District 1 Board met Nov. 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. Call to Order President Michelle Schultz called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.

The following were present: Nick Hendrickson, Matt Greuel, Brett Barnard, Michelle Schultz, Karen Pfeiffer, Stacy Cole, and Albert Shafer. Administrators Erik Van Hoveln, Jennifer Bridges, and David Stork were also present.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Recognition of Visitors and Correspondence

Visitors were present. A thank you card from Monica Carl was read.

4. Reports, Updates, Informational Items

a. Superintendent Report

Mr. Van Hoveln reported:

1. Discussion on Poverty Simulation on 10/29/21: Staff, City Council Members and a School Board Member participated in a poverty simulation. Feedback was very positive and the group discussed opportunities to assist our students, parents and the community. Ideas suggested were backpack program for all students, parenting classes, family counseling opportunities, advertise adult education opportunities.

2. Expenditure Rate:

Education – 38.56%

Operation & Maintenance – 35.65%

Transportation – 32.53%

IMRF/Social Security – 28.57%

Capital Projects – 50.02%

Tort – 7.07%

Health Life Safety – 0%

Total – 35.54%

b. Principal Report

Mrs. Bridges reported:

*The Juniors took the ASVAB on November 3.

*NFHS completed the technical install of the cameras in the gym on November 4. They are now operational and were utilized for the Junior High Boys Basketball game on November 8. Information was sent out via BAND about how to subscribe.

*The Building Leadership Team met on November 4. Mrs. Bridges utilized Classflow with the Promethean Board, so staff could interact as a student would be able to in the classroom. The group also discussed 9th hour and the individual Monday meetings. Andy Parker created a working document so students and staff can have a record of progress.

*The Jr/Sr High hosted the Veterans Assembly on November 10. Thanks to the National Honor Society, Elementary staff, Mr. Hardin, Mrs. Kinkley and the band, and the Veterans Day Committee: Mrs. Handy, Mrs. Sentel, and Mrs. Clotfelter for such a successful event.

Mr. Stork reported:

Band

● Still going strong, up to 170 members. Still averaging 70+ views per post. Added “Did you know?” informative piece to my weekly letter.

Building Morale

● Teacher’s lounge is more functional but we are still waiting on the tables to complete the project - we may look at other options if we can’t move forward as planned.

● Going strong on student role models / limited discipline referrals

Bonfire

● Very good turnout. We received lots of positive feedback from parents, students and teachers.

Veterans Day Assembly Nov 10th:

● The Veterans Day assembly was IN PERSON this year. It was held at the HS on November 10th at 0900. Special thanks to Mrs. Handy, Mrs. Clotfelter, and Mrs. Sentel for planning this event and making it extra special.

Student Council update from Mrs. Grgurich:

● The book they started earlier in the month is in the process of being published

right now, we should have it in the next two weeks.

● For Halloween, the student council hid over 50 painted rocks on the playground

for the k-2 students to find.

● Student council painted and installed a permanent hopscotch game on the

playground, and have plans to paint the lines for foursquare this month.

● The students also voted on playground equipment to purchase for use during

recess.

● They designed a bulletin board "W.E.S shout outs!" in hopes to increase positive

behavior and recognition within the building.

● The students will also begin working on thankful signs for teachers and staff this week.

P/T Conferences:

● Very well attended - 90% attendance k-6

5-6th Field Trip:

● Looking for board guidance. Preference between St. Louis and Springfield? Students would like to present their ideas to the board at a later meeting.

5. Consent Agenda – Approval of minutes, bills, and treasurers report; Review executive session minutes 4/21/21.

Shafer made a motion to approve and review seconded by Greuel. Member’s votes were: Greuel – yes, Barnard – yes, Schultz – yes, Pfeiffer – yes, Cole – yes, Shafer – yes, and Hendrickson – yes. MOTION CARRIED 7 – yes, 0 – no.

6. Old Business

a. Approve Final Tax Levy

Greuel made a motion to approve, seconded by Hendrickson. Member’s votes were: Barnard – yes, Schultz – yes, Pfeiffer – yes, Cole – yes, Shafer – yes, Hendrickson – yes, and Greuel – yes. MOTION CARRIED 7 – yes, 0 – no.

b. Senior Trip 2022 Points/Fundraising

Barnard made a motion to remove one year’s worth of points for the senior trip for the 2021-2022 school year, seconded by Pfeiffer. Member’s votes were: Schultz – yes, Pfeiffer – yes, Cole – yes, Shafer – yes, Hendrickson – yes, Greuel – yes, and Barnard – yes. MOTION CARRIED 7 – yes, 0 – no.

7. New Business

a. Short Term Substitute Training Agreement with ROE #11

Cole made a motion to accept, seconded by Schultz. Member’s votes were: Pfeiffer – yes, Cole – yes, Shafer – yes, Hendrickson – yes, Greuel – yes, Barnard – yes, and Schultz – yes. MOTION CARRIED 7 – yes, 0 – no.

8. Executive Session

Schultz made a motion to go into executive session at 6:47pm, seconded by Hendrickson. Member’s votes were: Cole – yes, Shafer – yes, Hendrickson – yes, Greuel – yes, Barnard – yes, Schultz – yes, and Pfeiffer – yes. MOTION CARRIED 7 – yes, 0 – no.

9. Return to Open Session – Possible Action from Executive Session

Schultz made a motion to return to open session at 7:17pm, seconded by Barnard. Member’s votes were: Shafer – yes, Hendrickson – yes, Greuel – yes, Barnard – yes, Schultz – yes, Pfeiffer – yes, and Cole – yes. MOTION CARRIED 7 – yes, 0 – no.

a. Maternity Leave: Dana Ruholl - 12 weeks

Schultz made a motion to approve, seconded by Greuel. Member’s votes were: Hendrickson – yes, Greuel – yes, Barnard – yes, Schultz – yes, Pfeiffer – yes, Cole – yes, and Shafer – yes. MOTION CARRIED 7 – yes, 0 – no.

10. Other Business 

None.

11. Adjournment 

A motion to adjourn was made by Schultz, seconded by Cole at 7:19pm. MOTION CARRIED by voice vote – all yes.

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