Woodlawn Unit School District 209 Board of Education met Sept. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
A regular board meeting was held on September 21, 2023 at Woodlawn Grade 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, Sandra Kabat, Brian Gamber, Sara Hays, Josh Kehrer, Asia Kehrer, Brittni Peterson, Aaron Peterson, Josh Rowley, Emily Davis, Joe Davis, Casey Owens, Stephanie Owens, Erika Kehrer, Lisa Roddy, Whitney Waldman, Brett Waldman, Joe Lamachia, Bonnie Rowley
A motion was made by Kyle Ritchey and seconded by Michele Chesnek to open the budget hearing.
Members voted: Michele Chesnek, yes; Jeff Burkett, yes; Chad Phelps, yes; Josh Trout, yes; Chase Phelps, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Jacob Frick, yes;
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Chase Phelps and seconded by Josh Trout to close the budget hearing. Members voted: Michele Chesnek, yes; Jeff Burkett, yes; Chad Phelps, yes; Josh Trout, yes; Chase Phelps, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Jacob Frick, yes;
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Chad Phelps and seconded by Kendra Rynski to approve the fiscal year 2023 budget as presented.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
Visitor Communication: Josh Rowley, Emily Davis, and Josh Kehrer spoke to the board concerning several issues involving softball.
A motion was made by Jacob Frick and seconded by Josh Trout to go into closed session at 6:30 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: Michele Chesnek, yes; Jeff Burkett, yes; Chad Phelps, yes; Josh Trout, yes; Chase Phelps, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Jacob Frick, yes;
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacob Frick and seconded by Michele Chesnek to return to open session at 7:58 p.m.
Members voted: Michele Chesnek, yes; Jeff Burkett, yes; Chad Phelps, yes; Josh Trout, yes; Chase Phelps, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Jacob Frick, yes;
Motion carried.
A motion was made Jacob Frick and seconded by Michele Chesnek to approve consent agenda items including the following: financial reports, bills, minutes from previous month, resignations and retirements.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion as made by Chase Phelps and seconded by Josh Trout to approve the dismissal of Susan Decker as Woodlawn High School Secretary.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Michele Chesnek and seconded by Chad Phelps to hire Abbi Biggerstaff as Woodlawn High School Secretary, starting on Step 10.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
Item X 3- hire a paraprofessional was tabled.
A motion was made by Kyle Ritchey and seconded by Jacob Frick to approve the MOU with the WEA regarding PeeWee Coordinator with the following stipend rates: 23-24 $1278.11; 24-25 $1322.85; 25-26 $1382.37
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacob Frick and seconded by Kyle Ritchey to hire Ben Gordon as the WGS PeeWee Coordinator.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion as made by Chad Phelps and seconded by Josh Trout to approve the purchase of 38 chromebooks from QNS for $15681.46 with money coming from the D4 grant. All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kyle Ritchey and seconded by Josh Trout to approve the Johannes Pay Application #14 for $184805.10 pending architect certification.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Michele Chesnek and seconded by Chase Phelps to approve the Joiner Roofing change order 001; decrease the amount by $15,000.00.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
Item X 9- Joiner Roofing Pay App #2 was tabled.
A motion was made by Chase Phelps and seconded by Jacob Frick to accept the WGS Handbook Changes first reading.
Members voted: Michele Chesnek, yes; Jeff Burkett, yes; Chad Phelps, yes; Josh Trout, yes; Chase Phelps, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Jacob Frick, yes;
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacob Frick and seconded by Josh Trout to approve the School Maintenance Grant Application.
Members voted: Michele Chesnek, yes; Jeff Burkett, yes; Chad Phelps, yes; Josh Trout, yes; Chase Phelps, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Jacob Frick, yes;
Motion carried.
Item X 12- Chapman Sports Complex Request was tabled.
A motion was made by Jacob Frick and seconded by Josh Trout to adjourn @ 8:55 p.m. Members voted: Michele Chesnek, yes; Jeff Burkett, yes; Chad Phelps, yes; Josh Trout, yes; Chase Phelps, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Jacob Frick, yes;
Motion carried.
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