Benton Consolidated High School District 103 Board of Education met May 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of the Benton Consolidated High School District #103 met in Regular Session at 5:00 P.M. in the District Board Room. President, Robin LaBuwi called the meeting to order.
Mark Dyel opened in prayer and Kenny Irvin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members present: Robin LaBuwi, President; Mitch Bennett, Secretary; Robbie Cockrum; Shane Cockrum, Mark Dyel and Kenny Irvin. Board member absent: Marci Glover.
Others present: Benjamin Johnson, Superintendent; Ron Giacone, Board Attorney; Ronda Suver, Board Recording Secretary; Ryan Miller, AD/Assistant Principal and student council representative.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
4.1 Appointment/Compensation/Discipline/Performance of Personnel
4.2 Collective Negotiation Matters
Kenny Irvin made the motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the Appointment, Compensation, Discipline, and Performance of Personnel and Collective Negotiation Matters. Mark Dyel seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
Kenny Irvin made a motion to resend the motion to go into executive session to allow Ryan Miller to present administrative remarks. Shane Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes.
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. Mark Dyel 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 in the Executive Board Room at 5:31 P.M.
Open Session - The Board reconvened in an Open Session at 6:04 P.M. Mitch Bennett, Secretary called the roll. Answering present: Robby Cockrum – yes, Shane Cockrum – yes, Mark Dyel – yes, Kenny Irvin – yes, Robin LaBuwi – yes and Mitch Bennett – yes. Board member absent: Marci Glover.
Others present: Benjamin Johnson, Superintendent; Ron Giacone, Board Attorney; Ronda Suver, Board Recording Secretary; and Student Council Representative.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1 Approve Minutes:
Regular Board Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2022
Executive Board Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2022
5.2 Approve Financial Report (April 2022)
5.3 Approve Payment of Bills (April 2022)
5.4 Review/Approve Phoenix Modular Elevator Maintenance Agreement (ENCL A)
5.5 Review/Approve Agreement for IDPH Basic Nursing Training Program (ENCL B)
5.6 Review/Approve SY 22-23 Field Trip List/Overnight/Out of State Trips (ENCL C)
5.7 Review/Approve Final Reading board Policy 6:60 Press Pluss Issue 108 (ENCL D)
5.8 Review/Approve MOU with BEA to Provide Administrative Leave for COVID Related Absences for Unvaccinated Members (ENCL E)
5.9 Review/Approve MOU with BEA to Correct Tuition Reimbursement for Secretaries and Support Staff
5.10 Review/Approve MOU with BEA to Correct Holidays for 12-month Employees
5.11 Review/Approve MOU with Cafeteria Employees to Provide Administrative Leave for COVID Related Absences for Unvaccinated Members
5.12 Review/Approve MOU with Bus Drivers to Provide Administrative Leave for COVID Related Absences for Unvaccinated Members
5.13 Review/Approve MOU with Custodial and Maintenance Employees to Provide Administrative Leave for COVID Related Absences for Unvaccinated Members
5.14 Review/Approve MOU with Custodial and Maintenance Employees to Provide 2 Additional Holidays to 12-month Employees
Mitch Bennett made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mark Dyel seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, members voted as follows: Robby Cockrum – yes, Shane Cockrum – yes, Mark Dyel – yes, Kenny Irvin – yes, Robin LaBuwi – yes and Mitch Bennett – yes. Motion Carried. A copy of Enclosures A, B, C, D, and E have been attached to and made a part of these minutes.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REMARKS
Ryan Miller reviewed the following:
• Athletic Budget
• Professional Development for Coaches
• Student Leadership Program
Mr. Johnson Commented on the following:
• Summer office hours will be 8 A.M – 3 P.M. Monday through Thursday
• Egyptian Trust Health Insurance will be increasing 5.5% for the 2022-23 School Year
7. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Assignment of Personnel Mark Dyel made a motion to assign the following Summer 2022 Driver’s Education teachers as needed: Ron Winemiller, Andy Sloan, Aaron Webb, Alyssa Williams, Saeward Mattox, Preston Trill, and Brent McLain. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
Kenny Irvin made a motion to assign the following Part-time Summer 2022 Secretaries as needed: Stephanie Wilson, Kaitlyn Crawford, and Bernie Page. Mark Dyel seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
Shane Cockrum made a motion to assign Aaron Robinson as the Head Wrestling Coach for the 2022-23 School Year. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
Mark Dyel made a motion to assign Zach Wilson as the Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2022-23 School Year. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
Mitch Bennett made a motion to assign the following Volunteers for the 2022-23 School Year: Damon Wilson, Jason Tieffel, and Austin Meyers – Volunteer Wrestling Coaches, David Cozby – Volunteer Band Assistant. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
Kenny Irvin made a motion to assign the following sponsors for the 2022-23 School Year: Amy Corn & Amy Jones – Class of 2026, Aaron Lewis – Student Chamber, Lucas Roberts – Pep Club, Kiley Docherty – Class of 2025. Shane Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
Mark Dyel made a motion to assign Dave Brown as the Head Girls Basketball Coach for the 2022-23 school year. Mitch Bennett seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
Kenny Irvin made a motion to assign Kevin Hamilton as the Head Girls Tennis Coach for the 2022-23 school year. Robbie Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
Shane Cockrum made a motion to assign Ron Winemiller as the Head Softball Coach for the 2022-23 school year. Robby Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
Shane Cockrum made a motion to assign Will Woodside as an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2022-23 school year. Mitch Bennett seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
9.2 Employment of Personnel Kenny Irvin made a motion to accept the following resignations: Jake Towers as Teacher, Annika Kolbo as Teacher and Art Club Sponsor, Gretchen Bennett as Band Director, Teresa Thompson as Bus Driver effective 4-29-2022. Robbie Cockrum
seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, members voted as follows: Robby Cockrum – yes, Shane Cockrum – yes, Mark Dyel – yes, Kenny Irvin – yes, Robin LaBuwi – yes and Mitch Bennett – Abstain. Motion Carried.
Mitch Bennett made a motion to employ Timothy McDaniel as a Teacher and assign him as the Band Director for the 2022-23 school year. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
Shane Cockrum made a motion to employ Seiger Shurtz as a Teacher and assign him as the Art Club Sponsor for the 2022-23 school year. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
Kenny Irvin made a motion to assign the following summer 2022 student workers as needed: Jayla Sotelo, Robert Dimitri, Andrew Bell and Isaiah Campbell. Shane Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
9.3 Review/Approve Posting Open Positions Kenny Irvin made a motion to authorize the administration to post the following positions as open: Assistant Girls Basketball Coach and Teacher’s Aide. Mitch Bennett seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
9.4 Review/Approve DC Painting Proposal to Pain Library and Attached Rooms Kenny Irvin made a motion to approve the painting proposal from DC Painting as presented. Shane Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
9.5 Review/Approve FW Electric Proposal for One Classroom Unit Ventilator Mitch Bennett made a motion to approve the proposal for a classroom unit ventilator as presented. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried. 9.6 Discuss Livestreaming Board Meetings
9.7 Review/Approve BCHS Wall Photo Recognition Guidelines Mark Dyel made a motion to approve the guidelines for the BCHS Wall Photo Recognition as presented. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, members voted as follows: Shane Cockrum – yes, Mark Dyel – yes, Kenny Irvin – yes, Robin LaBuwi – yes and Mitch Bennett – yes, and Robby Cockrum – no. Motion Carried.
10. BOARD OF EDUCATION REMARKS Kenny Irvin requested that the stipend for ticket takers be reviewed. Mark Dyel questioned ticket prices and season passes.
11. ADJOURNMENT Shane Cockrum made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:33 P.M. Robbie Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
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