North Egypt News

Rome Community Consolidated School District 2 Board met Feb. 19.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

1. The Rome Board of Education Meeting of February 19, 2019, was called to order by President Down with the roll call at 7:00 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 Teacher Zach Cash, School Board Candidate Aaron Woodrome, Superintendent Erik Estill, and Recording Secretary Mary Beth Voss.

3. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by John Burkett to approve the January 15, 2019, Board Meeting Minutes.

The motion was approved.

4. A motion was made by Kelly Tinsley and seconded by Wes Schumm to approve the 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 Melynda Breeze and seconded by Donna Fally to approve the bills in the amount of $89,104.83.

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 Kelly Tinsley to approve the repayment of the Revolving Fund in the amount of $679.67.

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 and Comments from Employees and Public

None.

8. Unfinished Business

None.

9. New Business

a. A motion was made by Kelly Tinsley and seconded by John Burkett to approve a change of date for the April Board of Education Meeting from April 16, 2019, to April 23, 2019.

The motion was approved.

b. A motion was made by Melynda Breeze and seconded by Donna Fally to approve the labor and materials to replace the motor on the HVAC circulating pump on the boiler in the amount of $1,538.00, payable to Rend Lake Plumbing and Heating Co., Bonnie, IL.

Vote: Wes Schumm: Yes, John Burkett: Yes

Kelly Tinsley Yes, Amanda McKee: Yes

Donna Fally: Yes, Melynda Breeze: Yes

Steve Down: Yes

The motion was approved.

c. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by John Burkett to approve the 2019-2020 official school calendar.

The motion was approved.

d. No action was taken on the Athletic Procedures/Guidelines Handbook for 2019-2020.

e. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by Wes Schumm to approve the revisions to Board Policy 2:260 (Uniform Grievance Procedures) and to Board Policy 7:20 (Harassment of Students Prohibited).

Vote: John Burkett: Yes, Wes Schumm: Yes

Donna Fally: Yes, Steve Down: Yes

Amanda McKee: Yes, Kelly Tinsley: Yes

Melynda Breeze: Yes

The motion was approved.

f. A motion was made by Amanda McKee and seconded by John Burkett to adjourn to closed session to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation, employment of personnel, student discipline, and potential legal matters.

The motion was approved. Time: 7:52 p.m.

A motion was made by John Burkett and seconded by Amanda McKee to return to open session.

The motion was approved. Time: 9:22 p.m.

10. Superintendent’s Report

a. Greased at the Diner Murder/Mystery Dinner Theatre

Superintendent Estill informed members that Debbie Simmons put together this fundraiser to benefit the library. Tickets were sold out with a total of 51 in attendance.

b. Health/Life Safety Inspection Report

Superintendent Estill stated that a few initial minor findings have been addressed and the final report filed indicates no findings for this inspection.

c. IASB Egyptian Division Spring Dinner Meeting of March 5, 2019, at Rome

Superintendent Estill reminded board members of the dinner meeting scheduled to begin with registration at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting and breakout sessions to follow.

d. FJSPED Governing Board Meeting on March 26, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in Benton.

Superintendent Estill informed members of the meeting in Benton and asked Steve Down to consider whether he could attend. Mr. Down stated he thinks he can attend.

e. Employee Resignation(s)

Superintendent Estill informed members that he accepted the resignation of Erion Logue, cook.

Employing another individual to fill the position is not needed at this time.

11. A motion was made by John Burkett and seconded by Wes Schumm to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 p.m.

The motion was approved.

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/326544/February_19__2019_Board_Meeting_Minutes.pdf