Bement Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Sept. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting was called to order by board president Todd Scott at 7:02 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 Open House, guest speakers, mid-terms and the Sangamon Valley CEO program.
Mr. Cline gave his assistant principal/AD’s report on athletics.
Dr. Greenwood gave her prek-5 principals report on enrollment, curriculum expansion and Stem Lab participation.
Dr. Greenwood gave her superintendent’s report on PRESS Plus and the FY 20 budget.
A public hearing was held on the proposed FY20 budget.
A motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Stoerger-Flavin that the closed session minutes of the August 14, 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 Fogerson and seconded by Funk that the open session minutes of the August 14, 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 Somers and seconded by Stoerger-Flavin 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 Strack and seconded by Scott that the board adjourn to closed session at 7:27 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, performance of specific employees and student discipline. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Somers and seconded by Scott that the board return to open session at 8:47 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Funk that the board approve the Bement CUSD 5 2019-2020 school budget. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Stoerger-Flavin and seconded by Strack that the board approve the hiring of Curt Fogerson as the middle school boys’ assistant basketball coach. Motion carried by a 6-0-1 roll call vote. Stoerger Flavin – yes; Funk – yes; Rogers – yes; Strack – yes; Scott – yes; Somers – yes; Fogerson – abstain.
A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Fogerson that the board approve the hiring of Angie Corum as the middle school cheer coach for the 2019-2020 school year. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Somers and seconded by Scott that the board approve the hiring of Melissa Applebee as the Newstaff sponsor for the 2019-2020 school year. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Strack that the board approve the PRESS Plus board policy updates as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Somers that the board accept the resignation of Jordan Fay. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by Fogerson and seconded by Scott that the board adjourn at 8:54 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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