BOARD MINUTES
BEMENT COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 5
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
The regular meeting of the Bement Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education was held Wednesday,September 21, 2016 in the FACS room. The meeting was called to order by board presidentJeff Funk at 7:00 p.m.
Board members present wereJeff Funk, Janice Fogerson, Trixie Flavin, Valerie Stoerger, Jeanne Strack, Todd Scott and Kyle Rogers.
A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Strack that the board adjourn to executive session at 7:01 p.m. to consider information regarding student discipline. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Strack and seconded by Fogerson that the board return to open session at 7:19 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Strack that Student B has violated the conditions of the 2016-2017 Bement High School Handbook defined by the PROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCT, Section 3a. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Flavin that the board adjourn to executive session at 7:22 p.m. to consider information regarding student discipline. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Strack and seconded by Scott that the board return to open session at 7:44 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Stoerger and seconded by Strack that Student B be expelled from school for having committed a violation of school rules amounting to gross misconduct for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year. The expulsion will be held in abeyance for the limited purpose of allowing the student to attend Milligan Academy. At no time shall the student be on school property or attend a school related activity or event. Student B may return at the beginning of 2nd semester of the 2016-2017 school year upon the written completion certification of drug abuse counseling by a certified counselor and the student is in good standing at Milligan Academy. If Student B chooses not to undergo drug abuse counseling he will serve the expulsion in its entirety. The drug abuse counseling will be at the parents/student expense. Student B will be allowed to use district transportation to Milligan Academy as long as he 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 Milligan Academy for the balance of the expulsion. At the beginning of the 2nd semester Student B will be on principal’s probation and will be subject to serving the expulsion in its entirety if Student B substantially disrupts, impedes, interferes or creates a safety issue for the school. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Scott that the board adjourn to executive session at 7:51 p.m. to consider information regarding student discipline. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Flavin that the board return to open session at 8:07 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Rogers thatStudent A has violated the conditions of the 2016-2017 Bement High School Handbook defined by the PROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCT, Section 3a. and Section 3g. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Rogers that the board adjourn to executive session at 8:09 p.m. to consider information regarding student discipline. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Scott that the board return to open session at 8:38 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Flavin that Student A be expelled from school for having committed a violation of school rules amounting to gross misconduct for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year and the entire 2017-2018 school year. The expulsion will be held in abeyance for the limited purpose of allowing the student to attend Milligan Academy. At no time shall the student be on school property or attend a school related activity or event. Student A may return at the beginning of 2017-2018 school year upon the written completion certification of drug abuse counseling by a certified counselor and the student is in good standing at Milligan Academy. If Student A chooses not to undergo drug abuse counseling he will serve the expulsion in its entirety. The drug abuse counseling will be at the parents/student expense. Student A will not be allowed to use district transportation to Milligan Academy. At the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year Student A will be on principal’s probation and will be subject to serving the expulsion in its entirety if Student A substantially disrupts, impedes, interferes or creates a safety issue for the school. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Kepley gave his middle school/high school report onenrollment, Open House, mid-terms, athletics, marching band, students taking Parkland courses and PARCC testing scores.
Mrs. Greenwood gave her elementary school report on the new reading and math curriculum, enrollment, parent/teacher conferences, Health Jam and Chromebooks donations.
In her superintendent’s report Mrs. Greenwoodtold the board that summer projects were finished. Opterra Energy has made several visits to the school to evaluate needs and energy use. She said the building and grounds committee will be meeting with Opterra Energy before the November meeting to discuss their findings.
Mrs. Greenwood told the board that the district has started the School Improvement year schedule with some mandated trainings and professional development. The trainings and webinars are made available through the Illinois Principals Association EdLeaders Network. Staff will use them throughout the year to complete the necessary trainings and to go beyond that into curriculum and teaching strategies.
The board reviewed the FY16 audit.
Public hearing on the proposed 2016-2017 Bement CUSD 5 budget.
A motion was made by Scottand seconded by Strack that the executive session minutes of the August 10, 2016 regular meeting of the board of education be approved as presented. Motion carried by a 6-0-1 roll call vote. Funk – yes; Strack – yes; Rogers – yes;
Stoerger – yes; Fogerson – yes; Flavin – yes, Scott - abstain.
A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Strack that the open session minutes of the August 10, 2016 regular meeting of the board of education be approved as presented. Motion carried by a 6-0-1 roll call vote. Scott – abstain; Funk – yes; Strack – yes; Rogers – yes; Stoerger – yes; Fogerson – yes; Flavin – yes.
A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Scottthat 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 Rogers and seconded by Scott that the board adjourn to executive session at 9:19 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation and performance of specific personnel and student disciplinary cases. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Flavin and seconded by Stoergerthat the board return to open session at 10:12 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Strack that the board adopt the Bement CUSD 5 2016-2017 school budget as presented. 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 Stoerger and seconded by Strack that the board accept the resignation of Angie Corum as FCCLA sponsor. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Fogerson that the board approve the hiring of Julie Reynolds as the FCCLA sponsor 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 approve the hiring of Dr. John Jones as the Spanish teacher long-term substitute for the 2016-2017 school year. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Flavinand seconded by Rogers that the board approve the hiring of Dr. Gary Lewis as the Spanish Club sponsor for the 2016-2017 school year. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Rogersand seconded by Flavinthat the board adjourn at 10:17p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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BOARD PRESIDENT
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BOARD SECRETARY