Somonauk Community Unit School District No. 432 Board of Education met April 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education, Somonauk Community Unit School District No. 432, was held in the Somonauk High School Library at 7:03p.m. The following members were present in person: Mike Short and Jay Streicher, Superintendent. The following members participated remotely: Corey Britt, Nick Deacon, Scott Horsch, Norm Johnson, Tom Nielsen, and Amy Wiegman
President Short opened the floor to Public Comment. There being none, the regular meeting continued.
SUMMARY ITEM 20.12.01 – MOTION REGUARDING CLOSED SESSION MEETING
It was moved by Short, seconded by Nielsen that the Board approve the minutes of the Closed Meeting of March 16, 2020. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Deacon, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried
SUMMARY ITEM 20.12.02 – CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Horsch that the Board approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 16, 2020; the Treasurer’s report for March, the list of invoices due, said lists and reports to be attached to and become a part of these minutes; the Cafeteria report, the Enrollment report. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Deacon, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried.
SUMMARY ITEM 20.12.03 – ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Deacon reported on behalf of S.E.F. stating that the Memorial Day BBQ got pushed back to August 7th and will now be called the Back to School BBQ. He also stated that S.E.F. was working hard on picking the scholarship winners.
Superintendent Streicher mentioned that he was on the IVVC negotiating team for the teacher contracts and they just received an offer for a 1 year contract, still in the early stages.
Superintendent Streicher said that he and Jodi Moore met with the consolidation consultants the previous week for an update on the feasibility study. He said they looked at the draft and gave feedback on many parts. He stated there would be a follow up meeting the next month.
Superintendent Streicher then told the Board that an additional May meeting needed to be scheduled to discuss the updated policy manual that has been completed. He said he would send out potential dates for the meeting later in the week.
SUMMARY ITEM 20.12.04 – CTS SUMMER WORK PROPOSAL
Norm Johnson briefly explained the building and grounds/finance committee meeting that was held previously. He explained Michelle James shared a presentation that included multiple upgrades including roofs, HVAC, controls, electrical, and LMC upgrades. There were two options presented, one for 2 million dollars and the second option for 2.5 million dollars It was moved by Short, seconded by Nielsen, that the Board authorize the superintendent enter into a contract, upon attorney review, with CTS for the purpose of completing a guaranteed energy saving construction project in an amount not to exceed $2.5 million. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Deacon, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried.
SUMMARY ITEM 20.12.05 – PERSONNEL REPORT
Tom Nielsen read the personnel report. It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Johnson that the Board approve the personnel report as presented. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Deacon, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried.
SUMMARY ITEM 20.12.06 – APPROVAL OF FMLA REQUESTS
It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Wiegman, that the Board approve the FMLA request of Kayla Paul. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Deacon, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried.
SUMMARY ITEM 20.12.07 – GRADUATING SENIORS
It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Short, that the Board approve the list of graduating seniors subject to successful completion of all state and local requirements for graduation. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Deacon, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried.
SUMMARY ITEM 20.12.08 – STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOKS FOR 2020-2021
It was moved by Short, seconded by Wiegman, that the Board approve the Student-Parent Handbooks for 2020-2021 with revisions to the code of conduct. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Deacon, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried.
SUMMARY ITEM 20.12.09 – SAFETY HAZARDS IN THE DISTRICT
It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Horsch that the Board approve the previously identified transportation safety hazards in the district. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Deacon, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried.
SUMMARY ITEM 20.12.10 – IESA MEMBERSHIP FOR 2020-2021
It was moved by Short, seconded by Nielsen, that the Board approve the IESA membership for 2020-2021 On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Deacon, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried.
Horsch wanted to check in with how all the teachers were doing with the school being shut down to COVID-19. Superintendent Streicher said that our district has been doing an amazing job of working together and coming up with plans to best work with the students and community.
It was said that we are providing between about 100-115 schools lunches a day.
President Short opened the floor for public comment. There being none, it was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Horsch, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:12 p.m. On a voice vote, all members present voted “AYE.” Motion carried.
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