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West Central School Board Signs 12 month lease for Drivers' Ed Car

At the West Central C.U.S.D. #235 board meeting on February 16th, the board approved the 12-month lease of a 2018 Chevy Cruze LT (Driver Education car) from Bruce Foote Chevrolet of Monmouth in the amount of $150 per month with two payments of $900 at six month intervals as presented.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Schaley leading in the Pledge of Allegiance.

All board members were present at roll call except Mike Lenahan and Steve Lumbeck. Also present were the following: Superintendent Paula Markey; Nancy Clark, West Central Board Secretary; Kathy Lafary, West Central Elementary School Principal; Joe Peters, West Central Middle School Principal; Jason Kirby, West Central High School Principal; Joel Zaiser, West Central High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director; and Danna Cory, West Central Music Teacher. Also present were West Central High School Illinois State Scholars and their families.

Under Good News Items, the following was highlighted:

• Congratulations was given to Christopher Ford, Olivia Gray and Ross Vancil for being selected as Illinois State Scholars!
• WCE participated in the World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) on February 2. We had several guest readers who recorded their favorite books online to be shared with students in their classrooms.
• WCE celebrated the 100th day of school on February 1.
• A thank you was given to the Class of 1997 for their $250 donation to the West Central High School Pride fund.
• A Thank was given you to Ms. Gayle Fleming for her donation of $1,000 to the West Central High School Pride fund.
• Congratulations went to Carmen Bizarri on her recent engagement.

The board approved the agenda as presented.

There was no one present to address the board.

Items approved under the Consent Agenda included the following:

• •The minutes of the January 19, 2022, Regular Meeting and Closed Session
• •The January 2022 bills, January 2022 building Activity Account Reports, the January 2022 Treasurer’s Report, and review of the District Financial Snapshot.

Superintendent Markey reminded the board of their responsibilities as Mandated Reporters.

Superintendent Markey presented the proposed 2022-2023 District calendar for discussion.

In other business the board:

• discussed purchasing a retractable batting cage.
• reviewed and heard reports from the building principals; Joel Zaiser, Athletic Director; Melinda Frakes, District Technology Coordinator; and Mallory Nelson, District Psychologist and Special Education Coordinator.
• approved the following board policies on 2nd reading:
  • Policy 4:165 – Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors;
  • Policy 2:20 – Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification;
  • Policy 2:105 – Ethics and Gift Ban;
  • Policy 2:110 – Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers;
  • Policy 2:120 - Board Member Development; Policy 2:150 Committees;
  • Policy 2:220 – Board of Education Meeting Procedure; Policy 2:260 – Uniform Grievance Procedure;
  • Policy 2:220-E1 Exhibit – Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Records and Minutes;
  • Policy 2:220-E8 Exhibit – Board of Education Records maintenance Requirements and FAQS;
  • Policy 2:220-E3 Exhibit – Closed Meeting Minutes;
  • Policy 2:220-E5 Exhibit – Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes;
  • Policy 2:220-E6 Exhibit – Log of Closed Meeting Minutes;
  • Policy 3:40 – Superintendent;
  • Policy 3:50 – Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent;
  • Policy 3:60 – Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal;
  • Policy 4:60 – Purchases and Contracts;
  • Policy 4:160 – Environment Quality of Buildings and Grounds;
  • Policy 4:170 – Safety; Policy 4:275 – Convicted Child Sex Offender, Screening; Notifications;
  • Policy 5:10 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment;
  • Policy 5:20 – Workplace Harassment Prohibited;
  • Policy 5:30 – Hiring Process and Criteria; Policy 5:50 Drug- and Alcohol –Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition,
  • Policy 5:90 – Abused and Neglected Child Reporting;
  • Policy 5:100 – Staff Development Program;
  • Policy 5:120 – Employee Ethics; Conduct; and Conflict of Interest;
  • Policy 5:125 – Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct;
  • Policy 5:150 – Personnel Records;
  • Policy 5:185 – Family and Medical Leave;
  • Policy 5:200 – Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal;
  • Policy 5:220 – Substitute Teachers;
  • Policy 5:250 – Leaves of Absence;
  • Policy 5:330 – Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves;
  • Policy 6:15 – School Accountability; Policy 6:20 – School Year Calendar and Day;
  • Policy 6:50 – School Wellness; Policy 6:60 – Curriculum Content;
  • Policy 6:120 – Education of Children with Disabilities;
  • Policy 6:135 – Accelerated Placement Program;
  • Policy 6:300 – Graduation Requirements;
  • Policy 6:340 – Student Testing and Assessment Program;
  • Policy 7:10 – Equal Educational Opportunities;
  • Policy 7:20 – Harassment of Students Prohibited;
  • Policy 7:30 – Student Assignment;
  • Policy 7:60 – Residence;
  • Policy 7:70 - Attendance and Truancy;
  • Policy 7:80 – Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance;
  • Policy 7:150 – Agency and Police Interviews;
  • Policy 7:160 – Student Appearance;
  • Policy 7:180 – Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment;
  • Policy 7:190 – Student Behavior;
  • Policy 7:200 – Suspension Procedures;
  • Policy 7:210 – Expulsion Procedures;
  • Policy 7:240 Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities;
  • Policy 7:250 – Student Support Services;
  • Policy 7:260 – Exemption from Physical Education;
  • Policy 7:290 – Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention;
  • Policy 7:310 – Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools;
  • Policy 7:315 – Restrictions on Publications; High Schools;
  • Policy 7:340 – Student Records;
  • Policy 7:345 – Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security;
  • Policy 8:100 – Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies
• approved the 2021-2022 District Seniority List for Certified and Support Personnel as presented.
• directed Superintendent Markey to update the 2021-2022 Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services to reflect current practices. The board took action and approved remaining mask optional for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year.

A closed session was not held but the board took. the following action in regard to personnel:

• approved the transfer of Carly Giese from a part-time Title I Paraprofessional to a full-time District Paraprofessional as presented, and
• approved the employment of Christina Lewis as a full-time District Paraprofessional as presented.

The next scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the West Central Elementary cafeteria.

The board adjourned their meeting at 7:07 p.m.