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Benton Community Consolidated School District No. 47 Board of Education met Oct. 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Opening of meeting was led by Brad Wilson and John Metzger.

The Board of Education of Benton Community Consolidated School District No. 47, Franklin County, Illinois met in Regular Session on the 25th day of October 2021 at 6:00 p.m. President, Brad Wilson, called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called those members present were: Gary Messersmith, John Metzger, Lex Stewart, Brad Wilson, and Ron Winemiller. Bob Pankey and Derek Stowers were absent.

No modification of agenda required.

4. 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, collective bargaining issues, and to discuss discipline of a student.

Lex Stewart moved to adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, discipline or evaluation of personnel, litigation or potential litigation, collective bargaining issues, and to discuss discipline of a student. Ron Winemiller seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Bob Pankey and Derek Stowers were absent. Motion carried.

Closed Session convened at 6:02 p.m.

Gary Messersmith moved to reconvene to open session. John Metzger seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Bob Pankey and Derek Stowers were absent. Motion carried.

Open Session reconvened at 6:39 p.m.

5. CONSENT AGENDA

John Metzger moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The items assigned to the Consent Agenda were as follows:

5.1 Approve the Minutes of the Public Budget Hearing on September 27, 2021

5.2 Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on September 27, 2021

5.3 Approve Treasurer’s Report – September 2021

5.4 Approve Payment of Bills – September 2021

5.5 Approve Maternity Leave for Teacher, Kristen Webb, November 6, 2021 – December 17, 2021

5.6 Accept Resignation of Teacher Aide, Lea Burgess, Effective October 22, 2021

Gary Messersmith seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Bob Pankey and Derek Stowers were absent. Motion carried.

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

John Pulliam reported to the Board of Education regarding:

∙ Teacher Ease Report Cards

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

∙ Kevin Wills with Bernardi Securities will make a presentation at the November 2021 Meeting

∙ The Resolution for Tentative 2021 Tax Levy payable in the fall of 2022 will be presented at the November 2021 Meeting

∙ ESSER III Budget Information will be provided at the November 2021 Meeting ∙ After School Tutoring will begin November 1, 2021

∙ A Review of Property Tax Comparisons with other Districts was provided for the 2020 tax year collected 2021

8. NEW BUSINESS

8.1 Gary Messersmith made a motion to consider approval of Resolution Abating Taxes Levied for the Year 2021 to Pay Series 2015 Alternate Revenue Bonds. John Metzger seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Bob Pankey and Derek Stowers were absent. Motion carried.

8.2 Ron Winemiller made a motion to consider approval of IASB Press Plus Board Policy Quarterly Update Issue 107 as Presented. John Metzger seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Bob Pankey and Derek Stowers were absent. Motion carried.

8.3 Lex Stewart made a motion to consider approval of MOU with Benton AFT Local 1956 to Increase Rate of Pay for Additional Compensation Activities for the remainder of 2021-2022 school year as presented. Ron Winemiller seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Bob Pankey and Derek Stowers were absent. Motion carried.

9. PERSONNEL

9.1 Brad Wilson made a motion to consider and approve employment of Wendy Williams as a Teacher Aide for the 2021-2022 School Year. Gary Messersmith seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Bob Pankey and Derek Stowers were absent. Motion carried.

10. BOARD COMMENTS

None

ADJOURNMENT

Ron Winemiller moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:51 p.m. Lex Stewart seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller - yes. Bob Pankey and Derek Stowers were absent. Motion carried.

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