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Rome Community Consolidated School District 2 Board met Nov. 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

1. The Rome Board of Education Meeting of November 20, 2018, was called to order by President Steve Down with the roll call at 7:02 p.m.

2. Roll Call: Melynda Breeze: Present Amanda McKee: Present

John Burkett: Present Wes Schumm: Present

Steve Down: Present Kelly Tinsley: Present

Donna Fally: Present

Also in attendance were AEG representatives Jeff Haarmann and Rob Wielt, Teacher Mary McKinney, 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 October 16, 2018, Board Meeting Minutes.

The motion was approved.

4. A motion was made by Melynda Breeze and seconded by Donna Fally to approve the November 2018, Financial Report as presented.

Vote: Amanda McKee: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes

Donna Fally: Yes John Burkett: Yes

Melynda Breeze: Yes Steve Down: Yes

Kelly Tinsley: Yes

The motion was approved.

5. A motion was made by Donna Fally and seconded by Wes Schumm to approve the bills in the amount of $175,999.19.

Vote: Melynda Breeze: Yes Donna Fally: Yes

Wes Schumm: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes

Kelly Tinsley: Yes Steve Down: Yes

John Burkett: Yes

The motion was approved.

6. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Amanda McKee to approve the repayment of the Revolving Fund in the amount of $1,119.04.

Vote: Wes Schumm: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes

Steve Down Yes John Burkett: Yes

Donna Fally: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes

Melynda Breeze: Yes

The motion was approved.

7. Recognition from Employees and Public

8. Unfinished Business

None.

9. New Business

a. Jeff Haarmann and Rob Wielt, representatives from Affordable Gas and Electric (AGE), presented information about the Capital Free Solar Deployments for School Districts, and the possible renewal of our current electric supplier contract.

b. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by John Burkett to approve a contract renewal as brokered by Affordable Gas and Electric (AGE), locking in a fixed rate of 4.979% for electric supply for a period of two (2) years, ending January, 2021.

Vote: Donna Fally: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes

Steve Down: Yes John Burkett: Yes

Melynda Breeze: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes

Amanda McKee: Yes

The motion was approved.

c. A motion was made by Melynda Breeze and seconded by Donna Fally to authorize the payment of $64,713.56 to First National Bank of Vandalia for the bond and interest payment of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, which includes the annual fee of $350.00

Vote: Wes Schumm: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes

John Burkett: Yes Steve Down: Yes

Melynda Breeze: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes

Donna Fally: Yes

The motion was approved.

d. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by Wes Schumm to adopt the resolution providing the transfer of $15,000.00 from the Working Cash Fund to the Bond and Interest Fund to be repaid upon receipt of Jefferson County property taxes.

Vote: Kelly Tinsley: Yes John Burkett: Yes

Wes Schumm: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes

Donna Fally: Yes Melynda Breeze: Yes

Steve Down: Yes

The motion was approved.

e. A motion was made by Donna Fally and seconded by John Burkett to approve a proposed estimate of the 2018 aggregate tax levy that is less than 105% of the taxes extended for the previous year.

Vote: John Burkett: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes

Wes Schumm: Yes Melynda Breeze: Yes

Steve Down: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes

Donna Fally: Yes

The motion was approved.

f. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by Melynda Breeze to approve the renewal of the PRESS subscription through the IASB at a total cost of $975.00.

Vote: Wes Schumm: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes

Amanda McKee: Yes John Burkett: Yes

Melynda Breeze: Yes Steve Down: Yes

Donna Fally: Yes

The motion was approved.

g. A motion was made by Kelly Tinsley and seconded by John Burkett to approve the employment of Danielle Turner as a cook in the cafeteria for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year with a base rate of $9.00 per hour for new non-certified employees.

Vote: Melynda Breeze: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes

Wes Schumm: Yes Steve Down: Yes

Amanda McKee: Yes Donna Fally: Yes

John Burket: Yes

The motion was approved.

h. A motion was made by Melynda Breeze and seconded by Donna Fally to approve the updated “Prevailing Wages” regarding the Illinois Department of Labor Prevailing Wages for Jefferson County.

Vote: Amanda McKee: Yes Donna Fally: Yes

Melynda Breeze: Yes Steve Down: Yes

John Burkett: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes

Wes Schumm: Yes

The motion was approved.

i. Board members Melynda Breeze, John Burkett, Donna Fally, and Wes Schumm and Superintendent Estill attended the IASB Joint Annual Conference in Chicago. Each shared information about the sessions and/or workshops they attended. It was agreed that the conference offered a lot of valuable information. Members expressed appreciation for the opportunity to attend the conference.

j. A motion was made by Melynda Breeze and seconded by Donna Fally to approve a contract with Amy Cates, Cornerstone Family Counseling, Mt. Vernon, at a rate of $75.00 per hour for counseling services one-half day to one full day per week.

Vote: Kelly Tinsley: Yes John Burkett: Yes

Steve Down: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes

Donna Fally: Yes Melynda Breeze: Yes

Amanda McKee: Yes

The motion was approved.

10. Superintendent’s Report

a. State School Report Card

Superintendent Estill reviewed the report card and informed members that the district received

a rating of “commendable”.

b. Student and Staff Recognition

Superintendent Estill commended teachers Abby Hawkins and Lori Decker on receiving a math grant offering a 12-month subscription, free of charge, for web-based math support. He commended teacher Katie Wagner and the girls’ basketball team on winning the Rome Tournament and commended students named to the All Tournament Team. Mr. Estill congratulated Angie Courtright and G.AT.E. members for receiving a $1,000 PPG Grant and he announced that 58 veterans and 200 students were served breakfast during a special tribute for Veteran’s Day and he commended our cooks for doing a great job.

c. Resignation Received/Accepted

Superintendent Estill informed members that he accepted resignations from the following employees: Brittney Jourdan (cook), Michael Aldag and Flo O’Brien (paraprofessionals). He commented that these vacant positions will need to be filled.

d. Miscellaneous

Superintendent Estill informed members that Cary Altadonna, Cary’s Lawn Service, removed snow from all asphalt areas around the building, including the playground, during the snow day of November 15. The board will be asked to approve the use of Cary’s for snow removal at the next board meeting. Estill stated that the training provided by Patrick Schwarz during the October 25th Teacher Workshop was well received by the teachers and said to be one of the best trainings. Estill commended head cook Celeste Brumbaugh for providing 80 sack lunches to Grand Prairie School when they were without a cook one day. Grand Prairie students, faculty/staff were very appreciative.

11. A motion was made by John Burkett and seconded by Wes Schumm to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m.

The motion was approved.

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