Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 Board of Education met May 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Prayer was led by Bob Pankey.
Pledge was led by John Metzger.
No modification to the agenda.
The Board of Education of Benton Community Consolidated School District No. 47, Franklin County, Illinois met in Regular Session on the 18th day of May 2020 at 5:00 p.m. President, Brad Wilson, called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called those members present were: Gary Messersmith, John Metzger, Bob Pankey, Derek Stowers, Brad Wilson, and Ron Winemiller. Lex Stewart was absent.
CLOSED SESSION Brad Wilson recommended that the Board adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, discipline or evaluation of personnel, litigation or potential litigation, and to discuss collective bargaining issues.
Gary Messersmith moved to adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, discipline or evaluation of personnel, litigation or potential litigation, and to discuss collective bargaining issues. John Metzger seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Lex Stewart was absent. Motion carried.
Closed Session convened at 5:04 p.m.
Bob Pankey moved to reconvene to open session. Derek Stowers seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Lex Stewart was absent. Motion carried.
Open Session reconvened at 5:46 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA Ron Winemiller moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The items assigned to the Consent Agenda were as follows:
5. 5.1 Approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on April 27, 2020
5.2 Approve Treasurer’s Report (April 2020) 5.3 Approve Payment of Bills (April 2020) 5.4 Accept Resignation of Matt Wynn as Assistant Jr. High Softball Coach 5.5 Approve Leave of Absence for Student Teaching for Kailee McCollum from August 6, 2020, through December 3, 2020
John Metzger seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Lex Stewart was absent. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Ellen Gibbs reported to the Board of Education regarding:
• Commended Teachers for Doing a Great Job with Remote Learning
• Teacher Trainings
• Graduation
Dr. Stephen Smith reported to the Board of Education regarding:
• PPE Supplies
• Covid-19 Daily Meal Count/Cost
• Budget Updates
NEW BUSINESS Gary Messersmith moved to approve a contract for bookkeeper services with School Financial Services beginning June 1, 2020, through July 31, 2023, as presented. Bob Pankey seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Lex Stewart was absent. Motion carried.
John Metzger moved to approve the Centerstone Custodial Contract as a one year extension for 2020-2021 school year as presented. Ron Winemiller seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Lex Stewart was absent. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL No Action Required
BOARD COMMENTS None
ADJOURNMENT Bob Pankey moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:08 p.m. Derek Stowers seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Lex Stewart was absent. Motion carried.
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