Wolf Branch School District 113 Board met Nov. 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Mr. Lonsdale called the meeting to order at 6:32pm.
Roll Call. The following members were present: Mr. Eversman, Mrs. Kramkowski, Mr. Padgett and Mr. Lonsdale. Mr. Gray, Mrs. Murphy and Mr. Schaefer were absent. A quorum of four members were present. Also, in attendance were Mr. Harres, Superintendent and Mrs. Poirot, Principal.
Mr. Gray arrived at 6:33pm.
A motion was made by Mr. Padgett and second by Mr. Eversman to approve the minutes from the October 22, 2019, regular meeting of the Board. Five Ayes.
There were no visitors to address the Board.
Mr. Harres reviewed the claims and answered any questions.
A motion was made by Mr. Eversman and second by Mrs. Kramkowski to approve the claim of November 26, 2019, as presented. Roll Call.
Mr. Eversman - Aye
Mrs. Kramkowski - Aye
Mr. Padgett - Aye
Mr. Gray - Aye
Mr. Lonsdale - Aye
Mr. Harres reviewed the spreadsheet utilizing several possible EAV increases for the 2019 tax levy. The recommendation is to base the levy off an anticipated 4%increase in EAV. The Board will not have to hold a tax levy hearing as the anticipated extension increase is less than 105 percent of last year's extension.
The administration reviewed the following policies for adoption at the December meeting:
2:20 Powers and Duties of the Wolf Branch School Board
2:70 Vacancies on the Wolf Branch School Board
2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest
2:105 Ethics and Gif Ban
2:110 Qualifications, Term and Duties of Board Officers
2:200 Types of Wolf Branch School Board Meetings
2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
4:15 Identity Protection
4:30 Revenue and Investments
4:60 Purchases and Contracts
4:80 Accounting and Audit
5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
5:20 Sexual Harassment
5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria
5:50 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
5:120 Ethics
5:250 Leave of Absence
5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions
5:330 Educational Support Personnel-Sick Days, Vacation and Holiday
6:60 Curriculum Content
6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction
7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited
7:150 Agency and Police Interviews
7:270 Administering Medicines to Students
7:340 Student Records
8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
The following policies are existing Wolf Branch Board policies upon which the IASB recommends action:
2:220 Wolf Branch School Board Meeting Procedures
2:250 Access to District Public Records
4:40 Incurring Debt
4:110 Transportation
4:140 Waiver of Fees
4:150 Facility Management and Expansion Programs
4:170 Safety
4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender, Criminal Background Check and/or Screen Notifications
4:190 Targeted School Violence Prevention Program
5:100 Staff Development Programs 5:150 Personnel Records
5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media Usage and Conduct
5:190 Teacher Qualifications
5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
5:220 Substitute Teachers
5:260 Student Teachers
6:15 School Accountability
6:20 School Year Calendar and Day
6:65 Student Social and Emotional Development
6:180 Extended Instructional Programs
6:210 Instructional Materials
6:270 Guidance and Counseling Program
7:180 Preventing Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
7:200 Suspension Procedures
7:190 Student Behavior
The following policies are not a portion of IASB's PRESS MANUAL. However, each has been reviewed by the district's counsel and is Recommended for action for Board Policy.
7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention.
Superintendent's Report:
• Ittner is pricing out the final changes for the middle school renovation.
• The Board breakfast will be December 19th
A motion was made by Mr. Lonsdale and second by Mr. Eversman at 6:50 to enter into executive session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee or office of the pubic body. Roll Call.
Mr. Lonsdale - Aye
Mr. Eversman - Aye
Mr. Gray - Aye
Mrs. Kramkowski - Aye
Mr. Padgett - Aye
A motion was made by Mr. Lonsdale and second by Mr. Gray to return to regular session at 7:55pm,
Mr. Eversman moved and Mr. Gray second that the Board accept the resignations of "at-will" employees, Carol Pulse, Hallee Field and Greg Knolhoff. Roll Call.
Mr. Eversman - Aye
Mr. Gray - Aye
Mrs. Kramkowski - Aye
Mr. Padgett - Aye
Mr. Lonsdale - Aye
A motion was made by Mrs. Kramkowski and second by Mr. Gray to adjourn at 7:56pm. Four Ayes.
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