Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 Board of Education met June 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Prayer was led by Bob Pankey.
Pledge was led by John Metzger.
Retirement Recognition – Jerry Corn
The Board of Education of Benton Community Consolidated School District No. 47, Franklin County, Illinois met in Regular Session on the 22nd day of June 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, Lex Stewart, Derek Stowers, Brad Wilson, and Ron Winemiller.
CLOSED SESSION No closed session required.
CONSENT AGENDA John Metzger 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 May 18, 2020
5.2 Approve Treasurer’s Report (May 2020) 5.3 Approve Payment of Bills (May 2020) 5.4 Accept Resignation of Seth Tate as Head Boys’ Baseball Coach 5.5 Approve Prevailing Wage Resolution 5.6 Approve Ancillary Service Bids 5.7 Approve Title I Consolidated District Plan 5.8 Approve Justin Miller as IMRF Authorizing Agent Resolution
Gary Messersmith seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Ellen Gibbs reported to the Board of Education regarding: Kindergarten Registration Cleaning Schedule Doug Jones Discipline Plan 5-8 Yearbooks, Diplomas, and 8th Grade Graduation CD
Dr. Stephen Smith reported to the Board of Education regarding: Start of School Summer Work Lists Demolition of Church Property Property Gifted to District
NEW BUSINESS Bob Pankey moved to approve Interfund Loan Repayment from Transportation back to Working Cash Fund. Derek Stowers seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Motion carried.
Gary Messersmith moved to approve Certified and Non-Certified Salaries for the 2020-2021 School Year. Ron Winemiller seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL Brad Wilson moved to employ Jamison Davis as Head Boys’ Baseball coach for the 2020- 2021 school year. Lex Stewart seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Motion carried.
Gary Messersmith moved to employ Drew Pettit as Assistant Boys’ Baseball coach for the 2020-2021 school year. John Metzger seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Motion carried.
Bob Pankey moved to employ Matt Wynn as Assistant Girls’ Softball coach for the 2020- 2021 school year. Derek Stowers seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Motion carried.
BOARD COMMENTS Brad Wilson requested discussion and input regarding Jr. Football League and BCHS Football use of Benton Grade School’s Facility for practice.
ADJOURNMENT Bob Pankey moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:24 p.m. Ron Winemiller seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Motion carried.
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