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BOARD MINUTES

BEMENT COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 5

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The regular meeting of the Bement Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education was held Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in the FACS room. The meeting was called to order by board president Kyle Rogers at 7:00 p.m.

Board members present were Jeanne Strack, Janice Fogerson, Denise Strack, Kyle Rogers, Jeff Funk, Trixie Stoerger-Flavin and Todd Scott.

A motion was made by Scott and seconded by J. Strack that the board adjourn to closed session at 7:01 p.m. to consider Student A discipline. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Scott and seconded by D. Strack that the board return to open session at 7:29 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Scott that Student A has violated the conditions of the Bement High School Student Handbook defined by the Prohibited Student Conduct, Sections 13 and 19. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Fogerson and seconded by Stoerger-Flavin that the board adjourn to closed session at 7:31 p.m. to consider Student A discipline. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by J. Strack that the board return to open session at 7:42 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Fogerson that Student A be expelled from school for having committed a violation of school rules amounting to gross misconduct for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year and the entire 2019-2020 school year and the terms of the expulsion held in abeyance be followed. The expulsion will be held in abeyance for the limited purpose of allowing the Student to attend an alternative educational setting to be determined at his next IEP meeting. At no time shall the Student be on school property or attend a school related activity (home or away) or event. This will include not participating in high school graduation in May. The Student must remain in good standing at an alternative educational setting during this Stay of Expulsion Agreement. If the Student is dismissed from an alternative educational setting, the Student will be expelled from the District for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year and the entire 2019-2020 school year. The Student will be allowed to use District transportation to an alternative educational setting as long as the Student does not substantially disrupt, impede, interfere or create a safety issue for the bus driver. If the Student is removed from riding the bus, the parent will have the responsibility of transporting the Student to and from an alternative educational setting for the remainder of the expulsion. During the term of this Agreement, the Student will be noted as “not in good standing” and any Illinois public school district in which the Student enrolls will be advised that the Student is not in good standing. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

Mr. Kepley gave his middle school/high school report on Open House, mid-term progress reports, the upcoming sexual assault/abuse prevention assembly, and PARCC scores.

Dylan Upton spoke to the board about his Boys Nation experience this summer.

Sheryl McKibben spoke to the board about starting a Fellowship of Christian Athletes program in the high school.

Mrs. Greenwood gave her principal’s report on PARCC scores, the upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences, and the PreK program being awarded the Silver Circle of Quality based on the most recent monitoring results.

Mr. Cline gave his assistant principal/AD’s report on the

PAWS-itive Behavior Program in the grade school and athletics.

Mrs. Greenwood gave her superintendent’s report on work that has been done in the buildings, the STEM Summit, and the baseball diamond nearing completion.

The board did a second reading of PRESS PLUS updates.

A public hearing was held on the proposed 2018-2019 school budget.

A motion was made by Fogerson and seconded by Funk that the closed session minutes of the August 8, 2018 regular meeting of the board of education be approved as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by D. Strack and seconded by Stoerger-Flavin that the open session minutes of the August 8, 2018 regular meeting of the board of education be approved as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by J. Strack that the board accept and pay all bills as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Greenwood and the board reviewed the treasurer’s report.

A motion was made by J. Strack and seconded by Stoerger-Flavin that the board adjourn to closed session at 8:29 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation of specific employees, and student discipline issues. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Funk that the board return to open session at 8:56 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Rogers that the board adopt the Bement CUSD 5 2018-2019 school budget. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Scott that the board approve the Application for Recognition of Schools. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by J. Strack and seconded by Scott that the board accept the resignation of Kent Shonkwiler as middle school boys assistant basketball coach. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Stoerger-Flavin that the board hire John Strack as middle school boys assistant basketball coach. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by D. Strack and seconded by J. Strack that the board hire Jenna Bales as middle school cheerleading coach. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Stoerger-Flavin that the board hire Donna Hunter as a substitute custodian. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Fogerson and seconded by D. Strack that the board adjourn at 9:01 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

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BOARD PRESIDENT

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BOARD SECRETARY

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