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The resignation of Sara Ryner, WCMS Principal was received and approved by the board at the April 17 regular meeting of West Central Community Unit School District #235.
The meeting was called to order by President Brendan Schaley in the elementary cafeteria at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following items were highlighted:
The agenda was approved.
There were no public remarks.
The board in a vote of 7-0 voted to approve the consent agenda including:
There were no FOIA requests for this month.
A short discussion was held to determine if we want to hold a summer Board Retreat. Board members agreed that it was productive and useful last July and should be considered.
Superintendent Day will work on setting a date and the details for the Retreat. The tentative plan is to follow a similar format and time as last year (a Saturday in July from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.).
Superintendent Day presented the updated Elementary School Assistant Principal Job Description. She worked on that with Elementary Principal, Mrs. Lafary over the last few months.
Board members were asked to look it over and provide feedback to Superintendent Day. We will take final action at our May meeting.
Adam Boyle presented to the Board what he has done to start a Teacher Mentoring Program for the district and his plans for growing the program in the future.
He has met with new staff a few times this year, gathered their input for what has worked and what we should consider differently for the future.
Mr. Boyle will work on setting up a new program for new teachers (new to West Central and new to teaching) that will be presented to new staff at the start of the school year next year.
The program will include check-ins with mentor teachers, building levels meetings and district level meetings to support our new staff.
A discussion was held about security and safety for our bus parking. Ideas about additional lighting, security camera systems and/or fencing were offered. The plan will be to look into security cameras (that are triggered by motion) and the addition of motion lights, as a place to start making possible changes/improvements.
The board reviewed and heard reports from the Building Principals K. Lafary, S. Ryner, J. Kirby, and District Technology Coordinator J. Hennings.
Future Items
Board members were asked to contact Superintendent Day with future agenda items.
Motion by Clark, seconded by Chockley to adjourn to closed meeting pursuant of the Illinois Open Meetings Act-5ILCS 120/2 (2) (16) at 7;17 p.m. to discuss the following subjects:
A. Personnel-The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees fo the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee fo the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity;
B. Negotiations- Collective negotiating matters between the school board and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees;
Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried.
The board took a short break and reconvened in the district office conference room at 7:19 p.m.
On roll call the following members answered roll call: Bigger, Chockley, Clark, Gullberg, Higgins, and Schaley. Also present was S. Day.
Motion made and approved to return to open session at 8:20 p.m.
Motion to approve the rehire of WCMS and WCHS winter coaches as follows:
Andrew Foss-WCMS Social Studies teacher, Erin Clark-WCMS PE teacher, Neo Colter-WCMS PE teacher, Eric Clark-WCMS Athletic Director
Victoria Tapscott-WCMS 8th Grade Volleyball coach, Amy Mitchell-Bus Monitor, Bonita Johnston-WCES teacher, Lisa Lox-WCMS Speech sponsor, Amanda Kane-WCHS Cheer coach, Sara Ryner-WCMS Principal.
Motion made and carried to approve the personnel agenda as presented 6-0.
Motion by Clark, seconded by Higgins to approve the Superintendent’s contract as presented. 6-0 Motion carried.
The Board was reminded that the next regular Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 15, and will begin at 6 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria.
Motion to adjourn at 8:26 p.m. Motion carried.