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Bement Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met April 10. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

The regular meeting of the Bement Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education was held Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in the FACS room. The meeting was called to order by board president Kyle Rogers at 7:00 p.m.

Board members present were Janice Fogerson, Denise Strack, Jeff Funk, Kyle Rogers, Layna Somers, Trixie Stoerger-Flavin and Todd Scott.

Deputy Bross, the district’s SRO, spoke to the board regarding her activities with students and staff during the Bulldog Minute.

Mr. Kepley gave his middle school/high school report on the students who received the LOVC Principal’s Award, the new conference name, Lincoln Prairie Conference, the March high school recognition assembly and upcoming events.

Mr. Cline gave his assistant principal/AD’s report on athletics and the middle school incentive activity in May.

Mrs. Greenwood gave her principal’s report on IAR testing, “house” activities, K-5 Grandparents Day, the 5th grade science assessment and upcoming Teacher Appreciation week activities.

The board did a second reading of Press Plus #100 board policy recommendations.

Mrs. Greenwood gave her superintendent’s report on the upcoming SIP day activities, the Team Leadership meeting, the small gym renovation, and new equipment in the kitchen.

A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Stoerger-Flavin that the closed session minutes of the March 13, 2019 regular meeting of the board of education be approved as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Strack that the open session minutes of the March 13, 2019 regular meeting of the board of education be approved as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Scott that the board accept and pay all bills as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Greenwood and the board reviewed the treasurer’s report.

A motion was made by Fogerson and seconded by Somers that the board adjourn to closed session at 7:42 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of personnel. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Fogerson and seconded by Scott that the board return to open session at 7:56 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Strack that the board establish regular meeting dates and place for board of education meetings for 2019-2020 as the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the FACS room. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Funk that the board approve the membership to the Illinois Elementary School Association. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Stoerger-Flavin and seconded by Strack that the board approve the membership to the Illinois High School Association. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Scott that the board approve the two-year contract extension for Doug Kepley, middle school and high school principal. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Somers that the board approve the two-year contract extension for Steve Cline, assistant PK-12 principal and athletic director. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Scott that the board approve the district’s Consolidated District Plan with ISBE. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Fogerson and seconded by Strack that the board accept the resignation of Jenna Bales as middle school cheerleading coach. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Rogers that the board adjourn at 8:01 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

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