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BOARD MINUTES

BEMENT COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 5

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

APRIL 13, 2016

The regular meeting of the Bement Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education was held Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in the FACS room. The meeting was called to order by board president Jeff Funk at 7:00 p.m.

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

A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Strack that the executive session minutes of the March 9, 2016 regular meeting of the board of education be approved as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Flavin and seconded by Strack that the open session minutes of the March 9, 2016 regular meeting of the board of education be approved as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

Mr. Kepley gave his middle school/high school report on athletics, LOVC Principal Awards, the upcoming renewal of the CGB Sports Coop Agreement, high school cheerleading tryouts, 8th grade Make-A-Wish week activities, the English I class Holocaust project and the Arts-in-Education Spring Art Show winners.

Ms. Greenwood gave her elementary school report on preschool and kindergarten screenings, the upcoming parent/teacher advisory committee meeting, PARCC testing, Grandparents Day and the upcoming Spring Concert/Fine Arts Show.

In her superintendent’s report Ms. Greenwood told the board that the district had experienced an extensive brown-out. There was minor damage to the server and a cooler in the cafeteria. Ms. Greenwood told the board that due to the State not having a budget she had spoken to Dr. Brent Clark from the ISBE regarding school districts not writing a budget for 2016-2017 until the State has a budget. He agreed that when the time comes that would be a good move. Ms. Greenwood told the board that she would be graduating from ISAL III as an ISAL Fellow in May. Gary Jean and Carolyn Kleven were presented with VIP Awards. There was a first reading of PRESS PLUS Board Policy 91.

Ms. Green presented a tentative 2015-2016 budget amendment.

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

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

A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Strack that the board adjourn to executive session at 8:05 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of personnel. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Stoerger that the board return to open session at 8:17 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Fogerson and seconded by Strack that the board set the regular meeting date and place for the board of education meetings as the second Wednesday of the month in the high school FACS room. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Flavin that the board approve the district’s membership in the Illinois Elementary School Association. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Strack and seconded by Fogerson that the board approve the district’s membership in the Illinois High School Association. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Flavin that the board set the 8th grade promotion date as Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 7 p.m. and the high school graduation date as Friday, May 27, 2016 at 7 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Flavin and seconded by Strack that the board approve the employment of Logan Jackson as physical education and health teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Rogers that the board adjourn at 8:33 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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