Rome Community Consolidated School District 2 Board met Sept. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. The Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget was called to order by President Steve Down with the roll call at 6:34 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Melynda Breeze: Present Amanda McKee: Present
John Burkett: Absent Wes Schumm: Present
Steve Down: Present Kelly Tinsley: Absent
Donna Fally: Absent
Also in attendance were Teachers Lori Decker, Abby Hawkins, Ali Tkaczenko, and Katie Wagner, Superintendent Erik Estill, and Recording Secretary Mary Beth Voss.
3. Presentation of Public Testimony
No testimony was presented.
4. Adjournment
A motion was made by Melynda Breeze and seconded by Wes Schumm to adjourn the Public Hearing.
The motion was approved. Time: 6:35 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
1. The Rome Board of Education Meeting of September 19, 2018, was called to order by President Steve Down with the roll call at 6:35 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Melynda Breeze: Present Amanda McKee: Present
John Burkett: Absent Wes Schumm: Present
Steve Down: Present Kelly Tinsley: Absent
Donna Fally: Absent
Also in attendance were Teachers Lori Decker, Abby Hawkins, Ali Tkaczenko, and Katie Wagner, Principal Sarah Mellott, Superintendent Erik Estill, and Recording Secretary Mary Beth Voss.
3. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by Wes Schumm to approve the August 14, 2018, and September 6, 2018 (Special), Board Meeting Minutes.
The motion was approved.
4. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Melydna Breeze to approve the August, 2018, Financial Report as presented.
Vote: Amanda McKee: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes
Donna Fally: Absent John Burkett: Absent
Melynda Breeze: Yes Steve Down: Yes
Kelly Tinsley: Absent
The motion was approved.
5. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Melynda Breeze to approve the bills in the amount of $122,524.04.
Vote: Melynda Breeze: Yes Donna Fally: Absent
Wes Schumm: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes
Kelly Tinsley: Absent Steve Down: Yes
John Burkett: Absent
The motion was approved.
6. A motion was made by Melynda Breeze and seconded by Amanda McKee to approve the repayment of the Revolving Fund in the amount of $1,676.32.
Vote: Wes Schumm: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes
Steve Down Yes John Burkett: Absent
Donna Fally: Absent Kelly Tinsley: Absent
Melynda Breeze: Yes
The motion was approved.
7. Recognition from Employees and Public
None.
8. Unfinished Business
None.
9. New Business
a. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by Wes Schumm to adopt the Fiscal Year 2019 budget.
Vote: John Burkett: Absent Melynda Breeze: Yes
Wes Schumm: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Absent
Donna Fally: Absent Amanda McKee: Yes
Steve Down: Yes
The motion was approved.
b. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by Wes Schumm to approve the Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Financial Report as prepared by Susan Lyons, CPA, P.C.
Vote: Melynda Breeze: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes
Steve Down: Yes John Burkett: Absent
Donna Fally: Absent Kelly Tinsley: Absent
Wes Schumm: Yes
The motion was approved.
John Burkett entered the meeting at 6:54 p.m.
c. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Melynda Breeze to approve the quote from Curriculum Associates, North Billerica, MA, in the amount of $7,820.40, for the purchase of i-Ready Math and Reading, a remediation and enrichment program.
Vote: Donna Fally: Absent Kelly Tinsley: Absent
John Burkett: Yes Steve Down: Yes
Melynda Breeze: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes
Wes Schumm: Yes
The motion was approved.
d. A motion was made by Melynda Breeze and seconded by Amanda McKee to adopt the Resolution Regarding the Appointment of an Alternate Executive Board Member for Franklin and Jefferson Counties Special Education District 801, appointing Principal Sarah Mellott as the alternate.
The motion was approved.
e. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by John Burkett to adjourn to closed session to discuss employment, inclusion, and the superintendent’s goals.
The motion was approved. Time: 6:58 p.m.
A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by Wes Schumm to return to open session.
The motion was approved. Time: 7:55 p.m.
f. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Melynda Breeze to authorize the superintendent to enter into a contract with Dr. Patrick Schwarz, Northbrook, IL, for one full day of professional development for the staff on inclusive education.
Vote: Wes Schumm: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Absent
Amanda McKee: Yes John Burkett: Yes
Melynda Breeze: Yes Steve Down: Yes
Donna Fally: Absent
The motion was approved.
g. A motion was made by Melynda Breeze and seconded by John Burkett to approve employment of Kim Staley and Michael Aldag as Special Education Paraprofessionals for the 2018-2019 school year.
Vote: John Burkett: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Absent
Amanda McKee: Yes Donna Fally: Absent
Wes Schumm: Yes Melynda Breeze: Yes
Steve Down: Yes
The motion was approved.
h. A motion was made by Melynda Breeze and seconded by Wes Schumm to authorize the superintendent to post for a kindergarten teaching position.
Vote: John Burkett: Yes Melynda Breeze: Yes
Wes Schumm: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Absent
Donna Fally: Absent Amanda McKee: Yes
Steve Down: Yes
The motion was approved.
i. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by John Burkett to approve the superintendent’s goals as presented.
The motion was approved.
j. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by John Burkett to adopt Board Policy 6:135 (Accelerated Placement Program).
The motion was approved.
k. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Melynda Breeze to approve the revisions of Board Policy 5:30 (Hiring Process and Criteria).
The motion was approved.
10. Superintendent’s Report
a. IASA Conference
Superintendent Estill informed members that he would be attending this administrator’s conference in Springfield September 26-28.
b. 1-to1 Initiative Update
Superintendent Estill stated that all students in grades 3 through 8 now have computers available to them.
c. Egyptian Division Dinner Meeting of October 4, Pinckneyville
Superintendent Estill reminded members of this up-coming dinner meeting.
d. Resignation(s) Accepted
Superintendent Estill informed members that he accepted the resignation of Tiffany Gentles as
a Special Education Paraprofessional.
e. Miscellaneous Items
Superintendent Estill informed members of a competitive Grant being offered through the STEM Program curriculum which will be used by GATE students and 6th grade students.
Member John Burkett commended Principal Sarah Mellott for the great job she is doing and stated he notices her presence at the Rome home ball games and it’s nice to see. Amanda
McKee added that Mrs. Mellott is doing an awesome job.
11. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by John Burkett to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
The motion was approved.
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