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Benton Community High School District 103 Board of Education met June 27.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education of the Benton Consolidated High School District #103 met in Regular Session on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. in the District Board Room. Vice-President, Robin LaBuwi called the meeting to order.

Opening prayer was led by Mark Dyel. Kenny Irvin led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Board members present: Robin LaBuwi, Vice-President; Mitch Bennett, Secretary; Shane Cockrum, Mark Dyel, Mark Franklin and Kenny Irvin. Board member absent: Mark Minor.

Others present: Aaron Mattox, Superintendent; Ron Giacone, Board Attorney; Ronda Suver, Board Recording Secretary; Sandy Blackman, Benjamin Johnson, and State Representative, Dave Severin.

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION

4.1 Appointment/Compensation/Discipline/Performance of Personnel 4.2 Collective Negotiation Matters

Executive Session – Mark Franklin made the motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the Appointment, Compensation, Discipline, and Performance of Personnel and Collective Negotiation Matters. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

The Board; Aaron Mattox, Superintendent; Ron Giacone, Board Attorney; and Ronda Suver, Board Recording Secretary entered into an Executive Session in the Executive Board Room at 5:05 P.M.

Open Session - The Board reconvened in an Open Session at 5:50 P.M. Mitch Bennett, Secretary called the roll. Answering present: Mitch Bennett – yes, Shane Cockrum – yes, Mark Dyel – yes, Mark Franklin – yes, Kenny Irvin – yes, and Robin LaBuwi – yes. Board member absent: Mark Minor.

Others present: Aaron Mattox, Superintendent; Ron Giacone, Board Attorney; Ronda Suver, Board Recording Secretary; Sandy Blackman, Karen Conner and Aaron Robinson, Faculty/Staff members; Benjamin Johnson, Curt Erwin, Ben Erwin, Mike McGuire, and State Representative, Dave Severin.

5. CONSENT AGENDA

5.1 Approve Minutes: Regular Board Meeting Minutes, May 21, 2019

Executive Board Meeting Minutes, May 21, 2019 

Special Board Meeting Minutes, May 23, 2019 

Executive Board Meeting Minutes, May 23, 2019

5.2 Approve Financial Report (May2019)

5.3 Approve Payment of Bills (May 2019)

5.4 Final Reading Board Policy Updates-Press Plus Issue 99 (ENCL A)

5.5 Review 1st Reading Board Policy Updates – Press Plus Issue 100 (ENCL B) 5.6 Review/Approve 2019-20 School Calendar (ENCL C)

5.7 Review/Approve Consolidated District Plan (ENCL D)

Kenny Irvin made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Shane Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, members voted as follows: Mitch Bennett – yes, Shane Cockrum – yes, Mark Dyel – yes, Mark Franklin – yes, Kenny Irvin – yes, and Robin LaBuwi – yes. Motion Carried. A copy of Enclosure A and Enclosure C have been attached to and made a part of these minutes.

6. ADMINISTRATIVE REMARKS

 Dr. Mattox provided the Board with a brief overview of progress on the summer facility projects.

7. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS

 Michael McGwire (Architect) and Curt Erwin (Contractor) were on hand to update the Board on summer facility projects.

 Dave Severin (State Representative) was on hand to welcome Mr. Johnson to the District.

8. OLD BUSINESS

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Assignment/Employment of Personnel

a) Possible Employment of Personnel

Mark Franklin made a motion to employ Gavin Suver as a drafting teacher for the 2019-20 school year pending CTE teacher certification. Shane Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

Mark Franklin made a motion to employ Linda Smith as a teacher’s aide for the 2019-20 school year. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

Mark Franklin made a motion to employ Kenise Head as a secretary for the 2019-20 school year. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried. Mark Franklin made a motion to employ Lori Craven as a secretary for the 2019-20 school year. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

Mark Franklin made a motion to employ Brian Carollo as a bus driver for the 2019-20 school year. Shane Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

b) Possible Assignment of Personnel

Mark Franklin made a motion to approve Gretchen Bennett as the Humanities Department Chair for the 2019-20 school year. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, members voted as follows: Mark Dyel – yes, Mark Franklin – yes, Kenny Irvin – yes, Robin LaBuwi – yes, Mitch Bennett – abstain, and Shane Cockrum – yes. Motion carried.

Kenny Irvin made a motion to approve the list of Extra Curricular Assignments for the 2019-20 school year as presented in Enclosure E. Mark Franklin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried. A copy of Enclosure E has been attached to and made a part of these minutes.

c) Possible Posting of Open Positions Mark Franklin made a motion to authorize the administration to post the position of 21st Century Grant Site Coordinator as available for the 2019-20 school year. Shane Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

9.2 Review/Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with BEA Kenny Irvin made a motion to

approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Benton Education Association as presented. Mark Dyel seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, members voted as follows: Robin LaBuwi – yes, Mitch Bennett – abstain, Shane Cockrum – yes, Mark Dyel – yes, Mark Franklin – yes, and Kenny Irvin – yes. Motion carried.

9.3 Review/Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with School Service Union Kenny Irvin made a motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the School Service Union as presented. Mark Franklin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

9.4 Review/Approve Responsibility Factor for District Bookkeepers Kenny Irvin made a motion to approve the responsibility factors for the district bookkeepers as presented. Mitch Bennett seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

10. BOARD OF EDUCATION REMARKS

Board Member Bennett thanked Dr. Mattox for his years as BCHS Superintendent.

11. ADJOURNMENT

Kenny Irvin made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:12 P.M. Shane Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

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