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.
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