East Central Reporter

Marshall Community Unit School District C-2 Board of Education met April 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education met in regular session on THURSDAY, April 18, 2024, 2024, with the following members present: Mr. Crews, Mrs. Hendrix, Mr. Gard, Mr. Macke, Mrs. Rayhel, and Mr. Maurer were present. Mr. Lycan was absent. Superintendent Ross and administrators Ritchey, Keown, Maxwell, Lake, Bridgewater, and Sisson were also present.

Mr. Macke called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, led by Mrs. Hendrix.

During the public comment, Mrs. Fox invited the board and administrators to the Marshall Schools Foundation, Parent Night Out.

Mrs. Hendrix offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Gard, to approve the minutes, treasurer’s report, and bills from the month of March. On roll call the vote was as follows: Mr. Crews, aye; Mrs. Rayhel, aye; Mr. Maurer, aye; Mr. Gard, aye; Mrs. Hendrix, aye; and Mr. Macke, aye.

Administrators and Mr. Ross shared their board reports. Mr. Ritchey commented on the success of FBLA at State, and also on the success of STEM Night. Mr. Ross commented on the release of Chain Link Fence replacement bids, and let the board know that Molly Richardson had worked with First Financial Bank to increase our interest rate to 3.3% on approximately 6.8 million dollars.

Mr. Macke and Mr. Ross reported the Board emphasis for upcoming projects as decided on at the annual report meeting is looking for ways, including additional space at South Elementary for addition Pre K services.

IESA membership renewal was recommended for approval. Fees total $1665 covering general entry fees for the JH and North elementary. Other covers fees for each JH sport. Mrs. Hendrix offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Crews, to approve the IESA membership renewal. On roll call the vote was as follows: Mr. Crews, aye; Mrs. Rayhel, aye; Mr. Maurer, aye; Mr. Gard, aye; Mrs. Hendrix, aye; and Mr. Macke, aye.

Mr. Ross recommended that the Board set the times, dates, and site for board meetings for May 2024 through May 2025 as the second Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m., at the Marshall Junior High School Library. Mr. Macke offered a motion, seconded by Mrs. Rayhel, to approve the Board Meeting schedule request as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Crews, aye; Mrs. Rayhel, aye; Mr. Maurer, aye; Mr. Gard, aye; Mrs. Hendrix, aye; and Mr. Macke, aye.

Mrs. Hendrix offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Maurer, to go into closed session for Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity); Negotiations 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Crews, aye; Mrs. Rayhel, aye; Mr. Maurer, aye; Mr. Gard, aye; Mrs. Hendrix, aye; and Mr. Macke, aye. The board went into closed session at 6:15 p.m.

Mr. Macke offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Maurer, to return to open session. All present voted aye. The Board returned to open session at 6:50 p.m.

Mrs. Hendrix offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Maurer, to approve the 4 year retirement request of Stephanie Keown. On a voice vote, the motion was approved with all present voting AYE.

Mr. Macke offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Maurer, to accept the resignation of Heidi Miller as MHS Girls Basketball Coach. On a voice vote, the motion was approved with all present voting AYE.

Mr. Macke offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Gard, to approve Winter 2024-25 Coaching Recommendations as follows:

Winter Coaches

Cub Cadettes - Katie Rhoads

Cheer Sponsor - Kim Downey & Jessie Brandenburg

8th Grade Boys Basketball - Joey Harryman

8th Grade Volleyball - Sue Jennings

7th Grade Volleyball - Madison Henry

Head Boys' Basketball - Logan Eitel

Fresh-Soph Boys' Basketball - Howie Johnson

Head Girls' Basketball - Michael Henry

JV GIrls' Basketball - Kevin Engledow

Volunteers

Basketball - Dalton Sanders

Basketball - Lucas Eitel

Basketball - Dakota Kirchner

On a voice vote, the motion was approved with all present voting AYE.

Mr. Macke offered a motion, seconded by Mrs. Rayhel, to adjourn. All present voted aye. The Board adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

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