Rome Community Consolidated School District 2 Board met Dec. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. The Rome Board of Education Meeting of December 18, 2018, was called to order by President Down with the roll call at 7:03 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: Present
Also in attendance were Teacher Angie Courtright, Superintendent Erik Estill, and Recording
Secretary Mary Beth Voss.
3. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by Melynda Breeze to approve the November 20, 2018, Board Meeting Minutes.
The motion was approved.
4. A motion was made by Donna Fally and seconded by Wes Schumm to approve the 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 Kelly Tinsley and seconded by Amanda McKee to approve the bills in the amount of $67,559.94.
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 Wes Schumm and seconded by Donna Fally to approve the repayment of the Revolving Fund in the amount of $1,582.98.
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 and Comments from Employees and Public
None.
8. Unfinished Business
None.
9. New Business
a. The Board did not take action in regard to entering into an agreement with AGE to research the feasibility of installing solar panels.
b. A motion was made by Melynda Breeze and seconded by Donna Fally to approve the Short-Term Substitute Training Agreement with ROE 13.
The motion was approved.
c. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Melynda Breeze to approve Cary’s Lawn Service as our snow removal company to plow and salt the parking lots at a rate of $300.00 per plow and $25.00 per bag of calcium chloride used.
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 Amanda McKee and seconded by Wes Schumm to adopt the 2018
property tax levy and file the “Certificate of Tax Levy” and “Truth in Taxation Certificate of Compliance” with the Jefferson County Clerk
Vote: Kelly Tinsley Yes John Burkett: Absent
Wes Schumm: Yes Melynda Breeze: Yes
Steve Down: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes
Donna Fally: Yes
The motion was approved.
e. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by Melynda Breeze to adjourn to closed session to consider employment, compensation, performance, or potential legal matters.
The motion was approved. Time: 7.26 p.m.
A motion was made by Kelly Tinsley and seconded by Wes Schumm to return to open session.
Time: 8:12 p.m.
f. A motion was made by Melynda Breeze and seconded by Donna Fally to approve Bill Bousman as the volleyball coach for the 2018-2019 volleyball season.
Vote: Wes Schumm: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes
Donna Fally: Yes John Burkett: Absent
Melynda Breeze: Yes Steve Down: Yes
Amanda McKee: Yes
The motion was approved.
g. A motion was made by Donna Fally and seconded by Wes Schumm to approve Tonya Van Meter as a volunteer assistant volleyball coach for the 2018-2019 school year
Vote: Melynda Breeze: Yes Steve Down: Yes
Kelly Tinsley: Yes John Burkett: Absent
Wes Schumm: Yes Donna Fally: Yes
Amanda McKee: Yes
The motion was approved.
h. A motion was made by Kelly Tinsley and seconded by Melynda Breeze to approve the employment of Erion Logue as a cook in the cafeteria for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year.
Vote: Kelly Tinsley: Yes Donna Fally: Yes
Amanda McKee: Yes Steve Down: Yes
Melynda Breeze: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes
John Burkett: Absent
The motion was approved.
i. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Donna Fally to approve the employment of Mallory Knaak as a 1-to-1 paraprofessional effective December 19, 2018.
Vote: Donna Fally: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes
Melynda Breeze: Yes John Burkett: Absent
Kelly Tinsley: Yes Steve Down: Yes
Amanda McKee: Yes
The motion was approved.
j. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by Kelly Tinsley to approve a market adjustment from the current base rate of $9.00 per hour to $12.00 per hour, with an additional $.20 for each year of service to the district, to include the following five (5) paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Christmas Day, Labor Day, President’s Day, and Thanksgiving Day, to establish a new rate of pay for paraprofessionals for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year, effective the first payroll in January, 2019.
Vote: Amanda McKee: Yes Steve Down: Yes
Wes Schumm: Yes Donna Fally: Yes
Kelly Tinsley: Yes Melynda Breeze: Yes
John Burkett: Absent
The motion was approved.
10. Superintendent’s Report
a. Annual Health Life Safety Inspection of January 23, 2019
Superintendent Estill informed members that the annual inspection has been scheduled and he will update the board after he receives the results of the inspection.
b. Student and Staff Recognition
Teacher Angie Courtright informed members that her G.A.T.E. students recently created a Rome News Page on YouTube and the page has been viewed 500 times to date. She said her students are really excited about this project.
c. Miscellaneous Items
Superintendent Estill informed members that a training session on Collective Bargaining is being offered through the IASB in Mt. Vernon on February 23. He asked members to let him know if they would like to attend. He reminded members of the e-mail he sent them informing that the 3rd grade girls Pee Wee issue was addressed. Estill informed members that a panel on our security system may need to be replaced and he received a quote of $8,405.00. He stated that it was suggested that the entire fire alarm system be upgraded which would cost over $26,000.00. Consideration of how best to address our needs will be discussed at a future meeting.
Board member Amanda McKee inquired as to whether there may be a grant available to assist with covering the cost of the fire alarm system upgrade. Mr. Estill said not at this time, but he will continue to check for any maintenance grants that may become available in the future.
11. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Amanda McKee to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
The motion was approved.
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