Rome Community Consolidated School District 2 Board of Education met Nov. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. The Rome Board of Education Meeting of November 19, 2019, was called to order by President Amanda McKee with the roll call at 5:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call: John Burkett: Absent Wes Schumm: Absent Steve Down: Present Kelly Tinsley: Present Michael Kroeschen: Present Aaron Woodrome: Present
Amanda McKee: Present
Also in attendance were Teachers Angie Courtright, Christa Rexing, and Becky Zinzilieta, Superintendent Erik Estill, and Recording Secretary Mary Beth Voss.
Wes Schumm entered the meeting at 5:31 p.m.
3. A motion was made by Steve Down and seconded by Aaron Woodrome to approve the October 15, 2019, and November 2, 2019, (special) Board Meeting Minutes.
The motion was approved.
4. A motion was made by Michael Kroeschen and seconded by Wes Schumm to approve the October, 2019, Financial Report as presented.
Vote: Kelly Tinsley: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes
Michael Kroeschen: Yes John Burkett: Absent
Steve Down: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes
Aaron Woodrome: Yes
The motion was approved.
5. A motion was made by Kelly Tinsley and seconded by Michael Kroeschen to approve the bills in the amount of $143,111.56.
Vote: Aaron Woodrome: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes
Steve Down: Yes Michael Kroeschen: Yes
Kelly Tinsley: Yes John Burkett: Absent
Amanda McKee: Yes
The motion was approved.
6. A motion was made by Steve Down and seconded by Wes Schumm to approve the repayment of the Revolving Fund in the amount of $318.50
Vote: Michael Kroeschen: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes
Steve Down: Yes Aaron Woodrome: Yes
John Burkett: Absent Amanda McKee: Yes
Wes Schumm: Yes
The motion was approved.
7. Recognition from Employees and Public
On behalf of the Rome Teachers’ Association, teacher Becky Zinzilieta thanked board members for all they do and for their time and their dedication to the district.
President Amanda McKee extended her appreciation to the teachers and faculty/staff. She commended Angie Courtright saying that she is doing an amazing job as Athletic Director.
8. Unfinished Business
None.
9. New Business
a. A motion was made by Steve Down and seconded by Kelly Tinsley to approve a proposed estimate of the 2019 aggregate tax levy that is less than 105% of the taxes extended for the previous year.
Vote: Kelly Tinsley: Yes Steve Down: Yes
Aaron Woodrome: Yes John Burkett: Absent
Amanda McKee: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes
Michael Kroeschen: Yes
The motion was approved.
b. A motion was made by Aaron Woodrome and seconded by Michael Kroeschen to approve a six-month renewal of the PRESS subscription through the IASB at a total cost of $490.00.
Vote: John Burkett: Absent Steve Down: Yes
Kelly Tinsley: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes
Michael Kroeschen: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes
Aaron Woodrome: Yes
The motion was approved.
c. The board tabled action on a lease with National Cooperative Leasing for the playground equipment and surface.
d. A motion was made by Steve Down and seconded by Michael Kroeschen to adjourn to closed session to consider employment, compensation, performance, or potential legal matters and student discipline.
The motion was approved. Time: 5:47 p.m.
A motion was made by Steve Down and seconded by Aaron Woodrome to return to open session.
The motion was approved. Time: 6:03 p.m.
Kelly Tinsley left the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
e. A motion was made by Steve Down and seconded by Wes Schumm to approve Melina Launay and Allison Heitmeyer as co-coaches for volleyball for the 2019-2020 season.
Vote: Aaron Woodrome: Yes Steve Down: Yes
Wes Schumm: Yes Michael Kroeschen: Yes
John Burkett: Absent Amanda McKee: Yes
Kelly Tinsley: Absent
The motion was approved.
f. A motion was made by Michael Kroeschen and seconded by Aaron Woodrome to employ Betty Beckham as a 1-to-1 special education paraprofessional for an early childhood Pre-K Rome student at Waltonville for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
Vote: Wes Schumm: Yes Michael Kroeschen: Yes
Amanda McKee: Yes John Burkett: Absent
Steve Down: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Absent
Aaron Woodrome: Yes
The motion was approved.
g. A motion was made by Aaron Woodrome and seconded by Steve Down to employ Amanda Voyles as the part-time night custodian for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
Vote: Steve Down: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Absent
Wes Schumm: Yes Amanda McKee: Yes
John Burkett: Absent Michael Kroeschen: Yes
Aaron Woodrome: Yes
The motion was approved.
h. Six board members who will be attending the Chicago Conference discussed sessions being offered that they would like to attend. President McKee stated that it would be a good idea for members to attend different sessions so that more information could be shared at the next board meeting.
10. Superintendent’s Report
a) School Report Card
Superintendent Estill shared a copy of the School Report Card with board members.
b) Student and Staff Recognition
Superintendent Estill commended Angie Courtright for the great job she is doing as Athletic Director. He commended Chad Beckham for his preparation of Pee Wee Basketball.
c. Board Member Recognition
Superintendent Estill recognized members John Burkett and Wes Schumm for receiving Master Board Member status. He announced that Friday is Board Member Appreciation Day and he stated that he appreciates the board and all they do for the district.
d. Resignation
Superintendent Estill informed the board that Ashlen Morgan resigned as part-time custodian.
e. Inclusion Update
Superintendent Estill informed members that inclusion has been implemented across the board and is going well.
f. Miscellaneous Items
Superintendent Estill read an email he received from Melynda Breeze in regard to beginning the process of establishing a Rome Foundation. She stated that the following community members have agreed to serve on the foundation’s Board of Directors: Melynda Breeze, Doug Hoffman, Debbie Esser, Wes Schumm, Kurt Karcher, Talia Campbell, and Ross Rubenacke with Sarah Mellot serving as ex-officio. g. Board President Comments
President Amanda McKee informed members that she received three nominations for Extraordinary Employee of the Month and that Debbie Simmons was selected for this recognition.
11. A motion was made by Michael Kroeschen and seconded by Woodrome to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The motion was approved.
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