Rome Community Consolidated School District 2 Board met Oct. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. The Rome Board of Education Meeting of October 16, 2018, was called to order by President Steve Down with the roll call at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Melynda Breeze: Present, Amanda McKee: Present
John Burkett: Absent, Wes Schumm: Present
Steve Down: Present, Kelly Tinsley: Present
Donna Fally: Absent
Also in attendance were, Teachers Christine Hollenkamp, Alyson Morris, Ali Tkaczenko, and Becky Zinzilieta, Teacher Candidate Krista Jackson, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Telecommunicator Jason McIlrath, Superintendent Erik Estill, and Recording Secretary Mary Beth Voss.
3. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Amanda McKee to approve the September 19, 2018, Board Meeting Minutes.
The motion was approved.
Donna Fally entered the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
4. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by Kelly Tinsley to approve the
September, 2018, Financial Report as presented.
Vote: Amanda McKee: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes
Donna Fally: Yes John Burkett: Absent
Melynda Breeze: Yes Steve Down: Yes
Kelly Tinsley: Yes
The motion was approved.
5. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Donna Fally to approve the bills in the amount of $106,944.19.
Vote: Melynda Breeze: Yes Donna Fally: Yes
Wes Schumm: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes
Kelly Tinsley: Yes 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 $1,034.
Vote: Wes Schumm: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes
Steve Down Yes John Burkett: Absent
Donna Fally: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes
Melynda Breeze: Yes
The motion was approved.
7. Recognition from Employees and Public
Teacher Ali Tkaczenko stated that she has serious concerns regarding a teacher who would be teaching her own child in her classroom. She stated that other teachers were not allowed to do so in the past and, if allowed, this could set a precedent if the situation arises again.
Teacher Becky Zinzilieta stated she is very excited about the prospect of Krista Jackson joining the Rome faculty. She also announced that she completed her Master’s Degree Program and received her diploma. Board members congratulated Mrs. Zinzilieta.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Telecommunicator Jason McIlrath stated he was in attendance to discuss the department’s desire to access the school security cameras in an emergency. He is happy to answer any questions the board may want to ask.
8. Unfinished Business
None.
9. New Business
a. Superintendent Estill and Donna Fally attended the IASB Egyptian Division Dinner Meeting of October 4 in Pinckneyville. They stated the attendance was very poor and some sessions did not take place.
b. President Down asked members about their interest in serving as delegate at the IASB Annual Delegate Assembly in Chicago this November. Member John Burkett had stated at a previous meeting that he would volunteer if no one else was interested. He was nominated to serve as delegate this year.
Jason McIlrath, from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, explained the process to and the benefits of the sheriff’s office having access to the school’s security cameras. He answered questions from board members. Board members thanked him for attending the meeting.
c. A motion was made by Kelly Tinsley and seconded by Amanda McKee to authorize the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to access our security cameras for monitoring during the event of an emergency.
Vote: Donna Fally: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes
John Burkett: Absent 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 Donna Fally to approve the volunteer 5th Grade/PeeWee Basketball Director, coaches, and coordinator for the 2018-2019 school year as presented by the Booster Club.
The motion was approved. Board member Amanda McKee abstained from voting on this item.
e. A motion was made by Donna Fally and seconded by Wes Schumm to adjourn to closed to consider employment, compensation, performance, or potential legal matters and student discipline.
The motion was approved. Time: 7:27p.m.
A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by Kelly Tinsley to return to open session.
The motion was approved. Time: 8:02 p.m.
f. A motion was made by Melynda Breeze and seconded by Donna Fally to adopt the resolution
employing Krista Jackson as a kindergarten teacher for the 2018-2019 school year.
Vote: Wes Schumm: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes
Amanda McKee: Yes John Burkett: Absent
Melynda Breeze: Yes Steve Down: Yes
Donna Fally: Yes
The motion was approved.
10. Superintendent’s Report
a. IASB 2018 Resolutions Committee Report
Superintendent Estill referred to the “2018 Resolutions Committee Report” from the Illinois Association of School Boards left at the table for each member to review. These will be voted on during the Delegate Assembly session in Chicago.
b. Miscellaneous
Superintendent Estill asked members if they plan to attend the Governing Board Meeting on October 30. Steve Down stated he will attend. Estill congratulated the Cross Country Team for their success in the State Meet and students Bailee Pigg, Raegan O’Neal, and Evan Taylor for receiving medals.
11. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by Wes Schumm to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
The motion was approved.
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