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Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Nov. 11.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 1 was called to order by Vice President, Steve Lane at 6:00 p.m. in the Ellen R. Morris Board Room. The following members were in attendance:

Steve Lane             Cheryl Brumett

Tricia Hagley           Justin Watt

Audience members present were Lisa Acton, Rusty Campbell, Rachel Wells, Tammy Duncan, Jim and Sheryl Ribbe.

Motion by Tricia Hagley, second by Cheryl Brumett to approve the agenda of the November 11 regular board meeting. Motion carried by unanimous voice vo

Motion by Cheryl Brumett, second by Tricia Hagley to approve the minutes of the

October 15, 2019 board meeting. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Motion by Cheryl Brumett, second by Tricia Hagley to approve the bills of the month. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Activity fund balances were approved.

Motion by Cheryl Brumett, second by Tricia Hagley to go into closed session at 6:02 p.m. to discuss student expulsion. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Motion by Cheryl Brumett, second by Tricia Hagley to go back into open session at 6:10 p.m. and approve closed session minutes. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Motion by Justin Watt, second by Tricia Hagley to expel Student A for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Rusty Campbell, JH Principal, presented information about the Veteran's Day assembly, Eagle Hour Monster Mash, beautification in the hallways, 7/8 dance activity, and 7/8 basketball.

Rachel Wells requested the position of 7/8 Asst. Girls Volleyball coach be posted. The position requires the applicant to have a coach certification. Motion by Cheryl Brumett, second by Justin Watt to add 7/8 Asst. Girls Volleyball position to the BHEA contract. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Co-op High School - HS Graduation is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. The valedictorian and salutatorian changes will be completed. The HS Art class is planning a trip to Paris in 2021.

Motion by Cheryl Brumett, second by Tricia Hagley to approve tentative tax levy for the 2020-21 extension. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Motion by Tricia Hagley, second by Justin Watt to approve FY19 Audit conducted by Russ Leigh and Associates. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

There will be more information on the 2020 Workers' Comp Renewal at the December meeting.

Motion by Cheryl Brumett, second by Justin Watt to give approval to place a resolution on the March ballot for the County Facility Sales Tax, Cheryl Brumett, Tricia Hagley, Justin Watt and Steve Lane voted yes. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Those absent were Dave Clapp, Maridith Hearnley and Emily Gernand.

Information presented on residency situation. The students will be allowed to finish the 2019-2020 school year.

Wrestling room roof is being completed, exit lights at elementary have been completed and grease trap work at elementary will be completed in the future. The 5/6 and 7/8 wings of the junior high are in need of new roof and that will be completed next summer. The elementary east parking area will have paving upgrades.

Substitute pay was discussed but no new information was provided.

Motion by Justin Watt, second by Cheryl Brumett to approve APPI Energy renewal at a rate of.04916 for 48 months. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Information packets for school board convention were provided to school board members.

Motion by Cheryl Brumett, second by Tricia Hagley to approve FMLA for Sharon Detamore from 11/19/2019 to 1/6/2020. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Motion by Cheryl Brumett, second by Justin Watt to approve maternity leave for Robin Beckett beginning around December 22. A substitute will be available until she returns to work. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Motion by Tricia Hagley, second by Justin Watt to adjourn meeting at 6:55 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

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