Bement Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Aug. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Bement Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education was held Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in the cafeteria. The meeting was called to order by board president Todd Scott at 7:05 p.m.
Board members present were Todd Scott, Janice Fogerson, Denise Strack, Trixie Stoerger-Flavin, Jeff Funk, Kyle Rogers and Layna Somers.
Mr. Kepley gave his middle school/high school report on marching band camp, fall sports practices, students taking online courses and the projected middle school and high school class numbers.
Mr. Cline gave his assistant principal/AD’s report on the sports cooperative.
Dr. Greenwood gave her prek-5 principals report on grade school projected enrollment.
Dr. Greenwood gave her superintendent’s report on Bement’s Tier 3 designation, the Cerro Gordo BSN billing for sports equipment, PRESS Plus and this year’s theme of Bement – Living our Vision 20/20.
Dr. Greenwood presented the proposed FY20 budget to the board.
A motion was made by Somers and seconded by Fogerson that the closed session minutes of the June 25, 2019 regular meeting of the board of education be approved as presented. Motion carried by a 6-0-1 roll call vote. Funk – yes; Strack – yes; Rogers – yes; Scott – yes; Somers – yes; Fogerson – yes, Stoerger-Flavin – abstain.
A motion was made by Strack and seconded by Funk that the open session minutes of the June 25, 2019 regular meeting of the board of education be approved as presented. Motion carried by a 6-0-1 roll call vote. Funk – yes; Strack – yes; Rogers – yes; Scott – yes; Somers – yes; Fogerson – yes, Stoerger-Flavin – abstain.
A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Scott that the closed session minutes of the July 24, 2019 special meeting of the board of education be approved as presented. Motion carried by a 6-0-1 roll call vote. Funk – yes; Strack – yes; Stoerger-Flavin – yes; Scott – yes; Somers – yes; Fogerson – yes, Rogers – abstain.
A motion was made by Stoerger-Flavin and seconded by Scott that the open session minutes of the July 24, 2019 special meeting of the board of education be approved as presented. Motion carried by a 6-0-1 roll call vote. Funk – yes; Strack – yes; Rogers – abstain; Scott – yes; Somers – yes; Fogerson – yes, Stoerger-Flavin – yes.
A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Somers that the board accept and pay all bills as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Dr. Greenwood and the board reviewed the treasurer’s report.
A motion was made by Stoerger-Flavin and seconded by Rogers that the board adjourn to closed session at 7:47 p.m. to discuss the employment, appointment, compensation and resignation of specific personnel of specific employees. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Fogerson that the board return to open session at 9:21 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Funk that the board appoint Jani Hamilton school treasurer for the 2019-2020 school year.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Stoerger-Flavin and seconded by Scott that the board appoint the State Bank of Bement school depositor for the 2019-2020 school year. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Strack that the board approve the Birch Bus contract for the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Fogerson and seconded by Stoerger-Flavin that the board adopt the Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Stoerger-Flavin and seconded by Funk that the board approve the hiring of Rachel Riley-Halliday as the high school scholastic bowl coach. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Strack and seconded by Somers that the board approve the hiring of Stephanie Eccles and Jill Clodfelter as high school student council co-sponsors. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Rogers that the board accept with regret the resignation of Annie Hobson as high school English teacher. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Strack and seconded by Somers that the board approve the hiring of Melissa Applebee as high school English teacher. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Rogers that the board approve the resolution providing for the issue of General Obligation Refunding School Bonds, Series 2019, of the District, for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the district, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Rogers that the board adjourn at 9:29 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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