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Benton Community High School District 103 Board met June 18.

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 18, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. in the Benton High School Board Room. President, Mark Minor called the meeting to order.

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

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

Others present: Benjamin Johnson, Superintendent; Ron Giacone, Board Attorney; and Ronda Suver, Board Recording Secretary.

Robin LaBuwi made a motion to allow Shane Cockrum to participate in the meeting via telephone. Marci Glover seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members voted yes. Motion carried.

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

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

The Board; Benjamin Johnson, Superintendent; Ron Giacone, Board Attorney; and Ronda Suver, Board Recording Secretary entered into an Executive Session at 5:04 P.M.

Open Session - The Board reconvened in an Open Session at 6:59 P.M. Mitch Bennett, Secretary called the roll. Answering present: Mark Dyel – yes, Marci Glover - yes, Kenny Irvin – yes, Robin LaBuwi – yes, Mark Minor – yes, and Mitch Bennett – yes. Board member absent: Shane Cockrum.

Others present: Benjamin Johnson, Superintendent; Ron Giacone, Board Attorney; and Ronda Suver, Board Recording Secretary.

5. CONSENT AGENDA

5.1 Approve Minutes: Regular Board Meeting Minutes, May 21 2020

Executive Board Meeting Minutes, May 21, 2020 5.2 Approve Financial Report (May 2020) 5.3 Approve Payment of Bills (May 2020) 5.4 Review/Approve Final Reading Board Policy Updates-Press Plus Issue 103 5.5 Review/Approve Summer Camps/Conditioning Insurance Policy Kenny Irvin made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mark Dyel seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, members voted as follows: Mark Dyel – yes, Marci Glover - yes, Kenny Irvin – yes, Robin LaBuwi – yes, Mark Minor – yes, and Mitch Bennett – yes. Motion Carried. A copy of the board policy updates has been attached to and made a part of these minutes.

6. ADMINISTRATIVE REMARKS

• Mr. Johnson gave updates on Building Projects, Summer Activities, and Start of School Planning.

• Mr. Johnson also commended Mr. Thomas and the many others who assisted with the graduation ceremony.

7. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS

8. OLD BUSINESS

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Assignment of Personnel Robin LaBuwi made a motion to approve the list of extracurricular assignments for the 2020-21 school year as presented in Enclosure B. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried. A copy of Enclosure B has been attached to and made a part of these minutes.

Robin LaBuwi made a motion to approve Brent McLain's resignation as assistant girls track coach as presented. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

9.2 Employment of Personnel Mark Dyel made a motion to employ David Cook as a custodian. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

Robin LaBuwi made a motion to employ Mariah Wagner as a teacher for the 2020-21 school year. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

Robin LaBuwi made a motion to approve the letter of intent to retire from Matt Wynn as presented. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

9.3 Review Resolution to Approve Contract for Employment for Computer/Network Technology Specialist Kenny Irvin made a motion to approve the Resolution Approving Contract for Employment for Computer/Network Technology Specialist for Tristan House as presented. Mitch Bennett seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried. A copy of this Resolution has been attached to and made a part of these minutes.

9.4 Review/Approve Administration Salaries for 2020-21 School Year Robin LaBuwi made a motion to approve the addendum to the current contract for Benjamin Johnson increasing his pay for the 2020-2021 school year to $130,000. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

Robin LaBuwi made a motion to approve the addendum to the current contract for Wade Thomas increasing his pay for the 2020-2021 school year to $104,000. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

9.5 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. Mitch Bennett seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

9.6 Review/Approve Surplus Property as Presented Mitch Bennett made a motion to approve the surplus property as presented. Marci Glover seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

9.7 Review/Approve CWM Company Off-Site Access Request (ENCL E) Robin LaBuwi made a motion to approve the off-site access request from CWM Company as presented. Kenny Irvin 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.

9.8 Review/Approve Resolution to Abate Funds from Working Cash to Capital Projects (ENCL F) Robin LaBuwi made a motion to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Abatement of Part of the Working Cash Fund and the Permanent Transfer to the Capital Project Fund as presented. Mitch Bennett seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried. A copy of this Resolution has been attached to and made a part of these minutes.

10. BOARD OF EDUCATION REMARKS Mark Minor shared positive comments about the graduation ceremony.

11. ADJOURNMENT Mitch Bennett made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 P.M. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

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