Woodlawn Unit School District #209 Board of Education met May 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Members Present
Chad Phelps
Kyle Ritchey
Jeff Burkett
Jacob Frick
Chase Phelps
Josh Trout
Michele Chesnek
Members Absent
A regular board meeting was held on May 18, 2023 at the high school. The meeting was called to order by Jeff Burkett at 6:00 pm. Roll Call was taken with the above members present. Also Present: Eric Helbig, Sara Hays, Brian Gamber, Sandra Kabat, Rob Schwarzlose, Amy Orrill, Lynette Leffler
A motion was made by Kyle Ritchey and seconded by Josh Trout to go into closed session at 6:01 p.m. for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity (5 ILCS 120/2 © (1) and Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. (5 ILCS 120/2 ©, (2)).
Members voted: Jacob Frick, yes; Jeff Burkett, yes; Chad Phelps, yes; Josh Trout, yes; Chase Phelps, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Michele Chesnek and seconded by Chase Phelps to return to open session at 7:03 p.m.
Members voted: Jacob Frick, yes; Jeff Burkett, yes; Chad Phelps, yes; Josh Trout, yes; Chase Phelps, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacob Frick and seconded by Michele Chesnek to approve consent agenda items as presented, including retirement notice from Cynthia Isaac, effective immediately, and resignation notices from Chris Webb and Lucas Morgan effective immediately. All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Chase Phelps and seconded by Kyle Ritchey to approve the consolidated district plan for fiscal year 2024.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
Item VII 2- Fiscal year 2024 Title I Plan was tabled.
A motion was made by Chad Phelps and seconded by Michele Chesnek to approve the board policy updates 2nd reading as presented.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacob Frick and seconded by Josh Trout to approve the WGS Handbook proposals 2nd reading as presented.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacob Frick and seconded by Chase Phelps to approve the WHS Handbook proposals 2nd reading as presented.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Chad Phelps and seconded by Josh Trout to approve the WHS locker room renovations not to exceed $40,000.00; including epoxy floor, paint, doors, sink, toilet and removing urinal.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Chad Phelps and seconded by Josh Trout to proceed with employing 4 full time custodians.
Members voted: Jacob Frick, yes; Jeff Burkett, yes; Chad Phelps, yes; Josh Trout, yes; Chase Phelps, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacob Frick and seconded by Michele Chesnek to give the superintendent authority to hire 3 district custodians.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Chase Phelps and seconded by Jacob Frick to approve WGS assistant softball coaches Mallory Johnston paid on step 1 and Kalyn Bond volunteer.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Michele Chesnek and seconded by Kyle Ritchey to hire WGS part-time paraprofessional Allie Garner on step 0.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kyle Ritchey and seconded by Chase Phelps to approve Johannes Change Order Request #3 for $28,044.00.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Chad Phelps and seconded by Josh Trout to table Item VIII 5 Johannes Change Order Request #4 for $17,340.0.
Members voted: Jacob Frick, yes; Jeff Burkett, yes; Chad Phelps, yes; Josh Trout, yes; Chase Phelps, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Josh Trout and seconded by Kyle Ritchey to approve Johannes pay application #10 for $124,699.50.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Michele Chesnek and seconded by Jacob Frick to approve the WHS fire alarm and HLS repairs from security alarm for $11,079.00.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kyle Ritchey and seconded by Jacob Frick to table item VIII 8 WGS basketball court by Johannes for $46,000.00.
Members voted: Jacob Frick, yes; Jeff Burkett, yes; Chad Phelps, yes; Josh Trout, yes; Chase Phelps, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes.
Motion carried.
No action was taken on item VIII 9 approve the Pre-K for all grant application. Members voted: Jacob Frick, no; Jeff Burkett, no; Chad Phelps, no; Josh Trout, yes; Chase Phelps, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, no.
Item Died.
A district School Resource Officer was discussed.
A motion was made by Jacob Frick and seconded by Josh Trout to adjourn at 8:54 p.m.
Members voted: Jacob Frick, yes; Jeff Burkett, yes; Chad Phelps, yes; Josh Trout, yes; Chase Phelps, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes.
Motion carried.
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