Marshall Community Unit School District C-2 Board of Education met Nov. 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education met in regular session with the following members present: Mr. Crews, Mrs. Rayhel, Mr. Eitel, Mr. Gard, Mrs. Hendrix, and Mr. Macke. Superintendent Mr. Ross along with administrators, Mr. Ritchey, Mr. Maxwell, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Lake were also present. Mr. Engerski was also present at the meeting.
Mr. Macke called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Crews led the Pledge of Allegiance.
During the open comment session, Tom Murphy offered a prayer. Also during this session, Rob Knott and Lori Royer spoke to the board. Rob read a letter from the East Illinois chapter of Awake Illinois. This group consists of parents, taxpayers, and citizens. “This is not an attack, we just would like to have a discussion,” said Rob. Lori shared with the board about an offer made on Facebook by Tom Devore. Mr. Devore offered to represent the school district against the ISBE at no charge.
Approved minutes, treasurer’s report, bills
Mr. Gard offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Crews, to approve the minutes, treasurer’s report, and the bills from the month of October. On roll call the vote was as follows: Mr. Crews, aye; Mrs. Rayhel, aye; Mr. Eitel, aye; Mr. Gard, aye; Mrs. Hendrix, aye; and Mr. Macke, aye.
Mrs. Lake, North School Principal, read an email she had received from a veteran. He thanked the students and their teachers for the Veteran’s Day card. “We want to honor and thank all of our veterans but we didn’t feel we could have a full program with the current situations,” said Mr. Ross. Mr. Ross recognized any veterans from the board and from the audience.
Mr. Engerski reported to the board that he was extremely understaffed for custodians, bus drivers, and subs. He thanked the staff for helping out and understanding as they are doing the best that they can.
Mr. Ross reported that the 8th grade girls Basketball Team won the LEIC Tournament. The MHS Girls Cross Country Team finished 15th out of 30 teams at the IHSA State Cross Country Meet. Brooklyn Bender finished 17th overall and earned All State honors.
Covid update
In his superintendent’s report, Mr. Ross told the board that as of November 11, 23 students and 4 staff members had tested positive for Covid. Twenty-five students were quarantined. Mr. Ross also informed the board that the Covid vaccination for children was optional and was not required by the school. Mr. Ross, “It would have to go through the legislators to be required. There is a bill on the governor’s desk that would give staff unlimited paid Covid days.”
Approved BOE policy updates
Mr. Crews offered a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hendrix, to approve the Board of Education Policy Updates as presented. On roll call the vote was as follows: Mr. Crews, aye; Mrs. Rayhel, aye; Mr. Eitel, aye; Mr. Gard, aye; Mrs. Hendrix, aye; and Mr. Macke, aye.
Tax levy discussed
There was a discussion regarding the tax levy for the 2022-2023 school year. There will be a truth in taxation hearing at the December board meeting.
Approved study with Farnsworth Group for Pre-K expansion
Mr. Ross discussed the possibility of a Pre-K expansion. Mr. Crews offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Gard, to approve Mr. Ross to have the Farnsworth Group to do a study on the Pre-K expansion.
Closed Session
Mr. Crews offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Gard, to go into closed session for the purposes listed under 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)(personnel). On roll call the vote was as follows: Mr. Crews, aye; Mrs. Rayhel, aye; Mr. Eitel, aye; Mr. Gard, aye; Mrs. Hendrix, aye; and Mr. Macke, aye. The board went into closed session at 6:40 p.m.
Open Session
Mr. Crews offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Macke to return to open session. All present voted aye. The board returned to open session at 7:00 p.m.
Approved Bethany Littlejohn as social worker
Mr. Eitel offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Gard, to approve the employment of Bethany Littlejohn as a social worker. On roll call the vote was as follows: Mr. Crews, aye; Mrs. Rayhel, aye; Mr. Eitel, aye; Mr. Gard, aye; Mrs. Hendrix, aye; and Mr. Macke, aye.
Approved Chad Boatman as fresh/soph basketball coach
Mr. Eitel offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Macke, to employ Chad Boatman as fresh/soph basketball coach. On roll call the vote was as follows: Mr. Crews, aye; Mrs. Rayhel, aye; Mr. Eitel, aye; Mr. Gard, aye; Mrs. Hendrix, aye; and Mr. Macke, aye.
Approved retirement request from Doug Rees End of 2022 school year
Mrs. Rayhel offered a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hendrix, to approve Doug Rees’ retirement request at the end of the 2022 school year. All present voted aye.
Adjourned
Mrs. Hendrix offered a motion, seconded by Mrs. Rayhel, to adjourn the meeting. All present voted aye. The board adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
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