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Benton Community Consolidated School District No. 47 Board met Sept. 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Opening of meeting was led by Bob Pankey and John Metzger.

The Board of Education of Benton Community Consolidated School District No. 47, Franklin County, Illinois met in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. Vice President, Bob Pankey, called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called those members present were: Gary Messersmith, John Metzger, Bob Pankey, Lex Stewart, Derek Stowers, and Ron Winemiller. Brad Wilson was absent.

In the absence of President Brad Wilson, Vice-President Bob Pankey will serve as President. No modification of agenda required.

4. CLOSED SESSION

Bob Pankey 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.

Ron Winemiller 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. 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, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Brad Wilson was absent. Motion carried.

Closed Session convened at 6:05 p.m.

Gary Messersmith moved to reconvene to open session. 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, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Brad Wilson was absent. Motion carried.

Open Session reconvened at 6:46 p.m.

5. CONSENT AGENDA

Ron Winemiller moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The items assigned to the Consent Agenda were as follows:

5.1 Approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on August 23, 2021

5.2 Approve Treasurer’s Report (August 2021)

5.3 Approve Payment of Bills (August 2021)

5.4 Approve Resignation of Debra Moss, Cooks Helper, Effective Immediately

5.5 Approve Employment of Mindy Clark, Cooks Helper, Effective Immediately

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, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Brad Wilson was absent. Motion carried.

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Ellen Gibbs reported to the Board of Education regarding:

∙ Enrichment Classes

∙ Electives

Doug Jones reported to the Board of Education regarding:

∙ Sports

John Pulliam reported to the Board of Education regarding:

∙ iReady Testing

Dr. Stephen Smith reported to the Board of Education regarding:

∙ Commended the Admin Team for a job well done and expressed that we have good momentum and will continue to move forward.

8. NEW BUSINESS

8.1 John Metzger made a motion to consider and approve FY22 Budget. 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, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Brad Wilson was absent. Motion carried.

8.2 Derek Stowers made a motion to consider and accept Irrevocable Letter of Retirement for Christine Knight, RTI Reading Teacher, effective at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year. 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, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Brad Wilson was absent. Motion carried.

9. PERSONNEL

9.1 Lex Stewart made a motion to consider and approve employment of Aubrey Wilson as Teacher Aide for the 2021-2022 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, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Brad Wilson was absent. Motion carried.

10. BOARD COMMENTS

Gary Messersmith said that staff have contacted him complementing our Administration.

John Metzger requested to have on record that he would like to move forward with the addition of a secondary road to the school complex.

ADJOURNMENT

Ron Winemiller moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 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, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Brad Wilson was absent. Motion carried.

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