March 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - 3rd Monday
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1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Roll Call
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Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___
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3. Student and Staff Recognition
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A. Cheerleading
B. Dylan White - 6th Place C. Girls and Boys Basketball D. Student Council Advisor of the Year - Dr. VanZandt E. Golden Owl Award - Wyatt Capps |
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4. Public Input, Staff Input, Board Input
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Presentations
A. FBLA Officers |
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5. Reports of Board Committees
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5.A. Finance Committee
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Treasurer’s Report - February 28, 2025
Beginning checking the balance of $17,370,922.37 Revenue of $1,037,074.05 Payroll and Benefits $1,401,909.85 Total Expenditures of $1,834,948.79 Checking balance end of month $16,573,047.63 Savings and investments end of month $1,339,139.90 Total cash balance at the end of the month: $17,912,187.53 Total outstanding liabilities end of month: $8,404.05 The total unencumbered fund balance at the end of the month: $17,922,309.58 Vocational Account Vocational fund beginning balance of $735,171.63 Revenue of $68,255.78 Expenditures of $6,482.75 Balance end of month $796,944.66 Activity Funds Activity fund beginning balance of $542,960.89 Revenue of $45,375.41 Expenditures of $31,662.64 Balance end of month $556,673.66 Financial Reports - Payroll, Bills, & P-Card Payroll for March 10, 2025, was $459,853.68, which included $23,860.94 above contracted amounts. Bills were reviewed for $419,785.05 The monthly total for the P-Card statement was $17,809.89 |
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5.B. Building and Grounds Report
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6. Administrative Reports
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6.A. Superintendent's Report
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Mr. LeCrone will present his report to the Board.
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6.B. Principal's Report
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Dr. Fatheree will present his report to the Board.
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6.C. Assistant Principal's Report
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Julie Littlefair - Curriculum Director
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7. Consent Agenda Action Items
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"The Consent Agenda items for approval are as follows:"
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7.A. Resignations/ Retirement
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Recommendation is to approve the resignation of Junior Varsity/ Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Quinn McClure.
Recommendation is to approve the resignation of Math Team Coach Courtney Mays. Recommendation is to approve the resignation of Maintenance Worker John Stebbins effective immediately. Recommendation is to approve the resignation of SPED Teacher Alicia Van Roekel effective at the end of the 24-25 school year. Recommendation is to approve the resignation of Head Volleyball Coach Sara Crews. |
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7.B. Minutes: Special Board Minutes, March 5, 2025
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Recommendation is to approve the Special Board Minutes for March 5, 2025.
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7.C. Minutes: Closed Board Minutes, March 5, 2025
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Recommendation is to approve the Closed Board Minutes for March 5, 2025.
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7.D. Minutes: Regular Open Board Minutes, February 18, 2025
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Recommendation is to approve the Regular Open Board Minutes for February 18, 2025.
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7.E. Minutes: Closed Board Minutes, February 18, 2025
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Recommendation is to approve the Closed Board Minutes for February 18, 2025.
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7.F. Trips
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Recommendation is to approve the FBLA overnight trip to Springfield, IL for the State Leadership Conference from March 27, 2025, to March 29, 2025.
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7.G. Treasurer's Report FY25
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Recommendation is to approve the FY25 Treasurer's Report as reviewed by the finance committee.
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7.H. Financial Reports and Bills March 2025
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Action on this item approves the financial report, bills, and payroll as reviewed by the finance committee.
"Does any Board Member wish to remove any of the Consent Agenda Items?" "Is there any discussion regarding consent agenda items presented for approval?" Recommendation is to approve the consent agenda items as presented. May I have a motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items? Motion was made by ___ and seconded by ___ to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved___ Disapproved___ Abstained___ Absent___ MOTION: CARRIED___ FAILED___ |
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8. Executive Closed Session
The appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(cX11).
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May I have a motion to enter closed session?
Motion was made by ____ and seconded by_____to approve moving into executive closed session at _____ p.m. in accordance with school board policy 2:220 - E2 items: The appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Motion was made by ____ and seconded by_____ to approve entering open session at __p.m. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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9. Action Items
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9.A. IHSA Membership
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Recommendation is to approve the 2025-2026 annual school term renewal of IHSA membership at no cost per action of the IHSA Board of Directors.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve the 2025-2026 annual school term renewal of IHSA membership at no cost per action of the IHSA Board of Directors. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby____ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED___ FAILED___ |
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9.B. Opt out of ISBE College & Career Pathway Endorsement
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Recommendation is to opt out of the ISBE College & Career Pathway Endorsement.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to opt out of the ISBE College & Career Pathway Endorsement. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby____ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED___ FAILED___ |
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9.C. District Goals
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Recommendation is to approve the District Board Goals as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve the District Board Goals as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby____ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED___ FAILED___ |
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9.D. 2024-2025 Amended Public School Calendar
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Recommendation is to approve the 2024-2025 amended public school calendar as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the 2024-2025 amended public school calendar as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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9.E. 2025-2026 Proposed Public School Calendar
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Recommendation is to approve the 2025-2026 proposed public school calendar as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the 2025-2026 proposed public school calendar as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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9.F. Pitney Bowes Quote
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Recommendation is to approve the Pitney Bowes quote as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve the Pitney Bowes quote as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby____ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED___ FAILED___ |
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9.G. Approval of Superintendent Contract
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Recommendation is to approve the contract for Chad Lecrone as Superintendent for the 2025-2026 school year as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve the contract for Chad Lecrone as Superintendent for the 2025-2025 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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10. Employment
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All employments are contingent on proper paperwork (I-9, Background Checks, EHR Checks, etc.) being completed and turned in.
Recommendation is to authorize Technology Services to hire 12 temporary student workers for the summer of 2025. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to authorize Technology Services to hire 12 temporary student workers for the summer of 2025. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby____ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to continue employment of the 1st to 2nd year teachers for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to continue employment for the 1st to 2nd year teachers for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to continue employment of the 2nd to 3rd year teachers for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to continue employment for the 2nd to 3rd year teachers for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to continue employment of the 3rd to 4th year teachers for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to continue employment for the 3rd to 4th year teachers for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to grant tenure to the qualifying teachers for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to grant tenure to the qualifying teachers for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to continue the employment of permanent substitute teachers for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to continue the employment of permanent substitute teachers for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Blake Jones as a Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2025 spring season. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Blake Jones as a Volunteer Assistant Basketball Coach for the 2025 spring season. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Travis Pinkston as an Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025 spring season. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to Travis Pinkston as an Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025 spring season. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Brandon Schulte as a Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025 spring season. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Brandon Schulte as a Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025 spring season. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Dena Finney as a Volunteer Assistant Soccer Coach for the 2025 spring season. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Dena Finney as a Volunteer Assistant Soccer Coach for the 2025 spring season. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Kenzie Tate as a Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025 spring season. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Kenzie Tate as a Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025 spring season. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Scott Rohrbauch as Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025 spring season. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Scott Rohrbauch as Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025 spring season. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Alyson Morris for the Orchestra/Strings Music position at Lane B Step 14 for the 2025-2026 school year. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Alyson Morris for the Orchestra/Strings Music position at Lane B Step 14 for the 2025-2026 school year. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Verlisha Taylor as an SPED Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at Lane E Step 21. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Verlisha Taylor as an SPED Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at Lane E Step 21. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Kenneth Benjamin as an SPED Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at Lane E Step 21. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Kenneth Benjamin as an SPED Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at Lane E Step 21. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Sara Welch for the Science Teacher position for the 2025-2026 school year. This will be a lateral move. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Sara Welch for the Science Teacher position for the 2025-2026 school year. This will be a lateral move. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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11. Adjournment
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May I have a motion for approval?
Motion was made by ____ and seconded by_______ to approve adjourning the meeting at __p.m. All in favor say Aye! |