June_2015_Newsletter..

The Elkhart Echo
June 2015
www.elkhartillinois.us
Vol. 30 Issue 6
VILLAGE BOARD NEWS
Mayor Lyle Fout called the meeting to order on June 1, 2015 at 6:30 P.M. in the Elkhart Village Hall.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was taken. Answering present: Dave
Barker, Matt Fights, Peggy Lee, Nancy Moore, and Ernie Shaw. Carey Gave was absent. Attorney Don
Behle, Clerk Ann Curry and Treasurer Theresa Moore were also present. Visitors present were Marlene
Lanterman and Joy Rexshell from Phoenix Consulting Engineers
Motion by Nancy Moore, second by Ernie Shaw to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2015 meeting.
Roll call vote. All yeas. No nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Peggy Lee, second by Nancy Moore to approve the executive session minutes of the May
4, 2015 meeting. Roll call vote. All yeas. No nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Nancy Moore second by Matt Fights to authorize expenditures. Roll call vote. All yeas.
No nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Nancy Moore second by Ernie Shaw to approve employee reimbursements. Roll call vote.
All yeas. No nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Nancy Moore, second by Dave Barker to approve the Treasurer’s report. Roll call vote.
All yeas. No nay. Motion carried.
RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC
Marlene Lanterman reported that NAG will be fixing up the Veterans Park. A white privacy fence will be put
across the back. Landscape timbers will be double stacked to keep the mulch and gravel in. New benches
will be installed and the old ones will be painted and used around the village. New flower pots will also be
purchased.
NAG will need the Villages help in removing the railroad ties and an old root ball. Lyle will get someone to
help with this.
Joy Rexshell was here to see if there were any concerns and to report that they are still working on projects.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Lyle attended the Enterprise Zone meeting. Logan County needs more unemployment and poverty so they
want to add Decatur and DeWitt County to the Enterprise Zone.
The Village received new signs from the Logan County Highway Department. We have to have these signs
put up by August 15, 2015 or we will have to pay for the signs.
Lyle is certified to disburse mosquito repellant. We have sprayed once and will be spraying again.
There will be a Blood Drive June 30, 2015 at the Elkhart Christian Church.
POLICE
The officers have been issuing tickets but the village hasn’t received any of the ticket money yet.
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ATTORNEY
The Village was served paper on May 15, 2015 on the Prairie Point foreclosure. Don will be meeting with
the attorneys tomorrow. They want the Village to accept the sewer treatment plant but it is leaking so the
Village will not accept it. Don will enter an appearance on behalf of the Village.
Don sent ordinance violation letters for the Lanterman house and the Hunter House but has had no response
yet.
LIQUOR
Liquor license will be issued by the end of the month.
TIF REPORT
None
SOLID WASTE
The finances are not looking good for the Solid Waste. There is only funding until 2017. After this it might
not be in existence.
LOCAL EVENTS LIAISON
Thank you to Abbey Fletcher for organizing the Village Garage Sales.
Also thank you to all that put on the Memorial Day Program.
The ground breaking for the Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility will be June 6, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.
The Village of Elkhart is a member of the Logan County Economic Development Partnership. One of the
benefits of this membership is free publication of commercial property for sale or rent in our regional area
through LOIS (Location One Information Service http://www.locationone.com/loislogin/illinois/ ) Any
commercial property that is for sale or rent in Elkhart can be put on this database. Please contact Peggy
Lee 217-947-2046 [email protected] if you are interested in the short form to complete to list.
The Route 66 Visitors Guide has Elkhart in it.
The Workforce Training Program has extended its deadline to June 8, 2015.
Peggy also attended the Lincoln Logan County Enterprise Zone meeting. They need a letter from the Village
indicating anybody that is interested in doing business in the next 5 years. Each town in the Enterprise Zone
has to come up with projects to stay in the Enterprise Zone. The Village has proposed projects of new water
line under the railroad and a new water line by the Blue Moon.
WATER/SEWER DEPARTMENT
There was a problem with one of the pumps so Lyle had to go to Memphis to pick up a pump. Everything
is back on line now.
The bulk water system is working out great with the new lock on the door.
We received a letter from the EPA that said we need to send a letter of commitment that says the sand from
the water plant will be put in barrels with plastic lining and taken to the landfill for disposal.
STREETS/ALLEYS
The letter of confirmation has been sent back to Logan County Highway Department for the seal coating.
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BUILDINGS/VILLAGE PROPERTIES/EQUIPMENT
We have the new mower and it is working out very well. We ended up getting a lower interest rate of
3.91%.
VILLAGE PARK
Nancy is still checking on where to get the special mulch that is needed for around the playground equipment.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Nancy will be meeting with the Mt. Pulaski School board members concerning the School Bus Stop Signs
needed on Kennedy Road.
The dumpsters will be delivered June 5, 2015. The Coal Mine has donated money for the labor for the night
watch for the dumpsters.
There are numerous properties that have some tall grass issues. Lyle will be contacting these people about
their properties.
FINANCE
Dave will have the budget ready for passage at the July meeting. He just received some revenue revisions
he will be adding to the budget.
OLD BUSINESS
Lyle has the permit for the railroad crossing. The railroad wants it signed but Lyle won’t until it is cleaned
up along the tracks. The say it will be July or August for closure of the crossing. They want the Village to
mow the railroad for them. They will pay us for this so we will need to bill them for this.
NEW BUSINESS
There are scam artist in Logan County wanting to pave driveways. They have also been in Elkhart.
Peggy has been doing a great job on the Village sign.
RESOLUTIONS
None
ORDINANCE
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Peggy Lee, second by Dave Barker to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Voice vote. All yeas. No nay.
Motion carried.
Submitted By
Ann Curry
Village Clerk
If anyone wants to rent the Village Hall or reserve the village park and pavilion, they are to contact Nancy
Moore at 217-494-1276.
NEWSLETTER INFO
All material for the July newsletter should be turned in before
5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8 th , 2015
Please email your article to [email protected]
If there is any event that needs added to the calendar,
Please call (899-5306) or e-mail the information.
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Firewood Wanted
If anyone has firewood to give away, please call Brian at 217-652-8300
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School teacher offering SUMMER CHILD CARE to 1-2 school aged children. I have a 10 year
old son, provide loads of outdoor play, crafts and field/library trips. One-on-one tutoring is also
offered for an additional fee.
For more information, call Stacia at 217-416-5566 after 4 pm.
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Needed Summer Child Care:
Please contact Chris Rath at 217-737-2516. I need someone to care my 9 year old son for the summer
from 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. My house or yours. Please call for more information.
Vintage Clothing, Linens, Antiques and Really
Great Books
Open Wednesday thru Saturday
11:30 am – 4 pm
111 Governor Oglesby St
In Historic Elkhart Illinois
Phone: (217) 691-7966
Feel Good Again
Massage Therapy Services
Allison Anderson, LMT
4 Elizabeth Court, Elkhart
217-801-5054
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Illini Bank - Elkhart
NEW HOURS
EFFECTIVE June 1st 2015
Lobby
Drive-Up
Monday
8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.
8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Tuesday
8:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.
8:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Wednesday
8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.
8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Thursday
8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.
8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Friday
8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.
8:30a.m. – 5:30p.m.
Saturday
8:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.
8:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.
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SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO BE HELD TO REPLACE CONGRESSMEN SCHOCK
With the resignation of (former) Congressmen Aaron Shock, the state legislature has
tentatively set July 7 and September 10 for primary and general elections to replace him
serving the 18th Congressional District. However, Logan County did not expect this
untimely election and did not budget for it. A proposal has been put forth to reduce the
number of polling places from 19 throughout the county to 8 in order to be good
custodians of the public’s money. Logan County Clerk Turner has set a meeting with
Townships officials to discuss this issue. Your input is important to us as we attend the
meeting to discuss possible solutions to this unfortunate situation. Therefore, we are asking you contact
one of your Township officials for ideas or suggestions before the meeting. Every effort will be made to
accommodate the constituency as we move forward. Remember, if you are unable to attend the voting
place, you can always request an absentee ballot from the County Clerk’s office. Please contact your
Township Supervisor.
Hurlbut Township
Elkhart Township
Moulton Dowell, Supervisor
Lois Olson, Supervisor
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July 7th - 2 pm at the Talk of the Town
Sponsored by: Lewis Memorial Christian Village
If you are 55 or older I want to invite you to join me, Kelley Tierney for BINGO
On the first Tuesday of each month at Talk of the Town!
The best part is there’s no cost to you, you’ll get to visit with friends and neighbors
and you just might win some great prizes!
Please spread the word so we can pack the house!
TOTT will provide complimentary coffee and iced tea!
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HUMANE SOCIETY PETS OF THE WEEK
Hi! My name is Yadi, and I am new to the Humane Society of Logan
County shelter. I am a tan and white year old male beagle mix who
has lived outside most of my life. My forever home will have to be
a little patient with me because I need to learn how to live in a house
and how to walk on a leash. I am a really nice guy. Come meet
me. Abigail, a brown and white female pit bull has lived in the shelter
since the fall of 2013. She really needs a forever home. Abigail is a
special needs dog who will need a family who is willing to put some
time and work into her care. She was a year old when she came to
live here, so most of her life has been spent in a kennel. Please open
your heart and see if there is room for a special needs dog. And, you have met Lilly, an
eight year old blue heeler mix. She, too, has special needs, but medication and a
willingness to see that she has frequent access to the outside will take care of her
problems. Lilly is a very loving dog, and she deserves a family to love. Come to the
shelter or call 217-737-4042. All of the dogs and cats are spayed/neutered, up to date
with their shots
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Hours:
Mon 4-8 pm
Tues & Fri 9-11 12-4pm
Wed & Thurs 9-11 128pm
Sat 9-1pm
Homebound
Book Delivery
Program
Did you know about
the Library’s
Homebound Book
Delivery Program? If
you or someone you
know is not
ambulatory or unable
to get to the library
and would like to have
books delivered, then
this program is just
for you. You can
choose your preferred
authors, genres and
material type. We will
then deliver and pick
up your books every
month at no cost! For
more information, call
the Library at 217-9472313
June 2015
121 E. Bohan Street PO Box 170
Elkhart, IL. 62634
217-947-2313
Elkhart Library’s
Elkhart Library offers
free e-books, audio
books, music and more!
A look at some popular titles
available to download for your
Kindle, Nook, iPad and other e readers! Please feel free to ask
questions if you need help.217-947-2313 Or stop in with
your device!
http://www.libraryonthego.org
Sign in with your library card.
LEGO
Knowclub!
what is going on
at your library
LEGO club will meet
“Like” Elkhart Public Library
every
DistrictThursday
on Facebook!
after school until
5:00/5:30pm.
Come Join the FUN!
Snack will be served
:)
If you have
questions please
call 217-947-2313
***We are also
accepting LEGO
donations***
Thank you for your
generous Lego
Donation! ~ Max,
Renee, Eli & Mason
Drake~
Thank you for your generous donation
Lisa Pasquesi, Max McClellan, Ann Olson
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Read To The
Rhythm
Elkhart
Public Library District
Summer Reading Program 2015
Registration: May 12th – June 12th (Must sign up to participate)
KICK OFF!! June 17th (Wednesday) 1:00pm – Rockin’ and Reading! with Leonardo Music!
June 23rd (Tuesday Night) 6:00 pm – Read to the Beat of Your Own Drum! – African Drumming Show
with Fonziba Koster!
July 9th (Thursday) 1:00pm – Pop into the Library!- For music, and crafts with Pete the Cat!
July 15th (Wednesday) 1:00pm- Guitar Hero! – Come enjoy music from Elkhart local Tim Gleason! We will
also have musical crafts to create.
July 22th (Wednesday) 2:00pm-Wild Rhythms! Come listen to the rhythms of the wild with Wild Heart
Music!
This program is made possible by our sponsors and a grant from Ameren Illinois.
SPONSORS who have already contributed to the Summer Reading Program (It’s not too late!!)
Elkhart Grain
Company
Hometown
Reality
Davis
Brothers
Inc.
Sarah
Ann
Robinson
American
Legion
Auxiliary
Normal
Corn Belters
ICG
Illinois, LLC
Elkhart
Methodist
Church
Ameren
Illinois
Gma Kay’s
Daycare
Mt Pulaski
Ed. Assoc.
Elkhart
Township
THANK
YOU!!!
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Viola
Cook
Needs and
Goals of
Elkhart
Ron
Davis
Trucking
Monical’s
Pizza
Powell
State Farm
You may now register online too!
Go to www.elkhartlibrary.lib.il.us to register online or
use the form below.
YOUR CHILD(REN) MUST BE REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE
Registration May 12th – June 12th
NAME__________________________________________________________
ADDRESS____________________________________________________________
CHECK ONE: NON-READER______READER grade 1-4____READER grade 5-8______TEEN______
NAME______________________________________________________________
CHECK ONE: NON-READER______READER grade 1-4____READER grade 5-8______TEEN______
NAME______________________________________________________________
CHECK ONE: NON-READER______READER grade 1-4____READER grade 5-8______TEEN______
NAME______________________________________________________________
CHECK ONE: NON-READER______READER grade 1-4____READER grade 5-8______TEEN______
Parent Signature___________________________________________________________
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL:____________________________________
I give Elkhart Public Library District permission is use my child’s photo on their website and
social media pages. ________ (please initial).
***** PICK UP YOUR BOOK LOGS WHEN REGISTERING*****
You may start reading JUNE 10th
BRING YOUR BOOK LOGS ON JUNE 17th
for weekly prizes and to be eligible for the Grand Prizes!
MUST BE REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE
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TEENS!!
Ages 13-18
Summer Reading Program
Elkhart Public Library
Read a book and watch the movie for a chance to win prizes.
Each time you check out and read a book from Elkhart Library
and then watch the same movie you will have the chance to win
iTunes cards and other awesome prizes!
Please register to participate (select Teen on form)
You may register online at
www.elkhartlibrary.lib.il.us
Or use the paper form and return it to the library.
After reading your books and watching the movies
come into the Library to fill out a ticket to win prizes. You can
enter once for each book and movie you have read and watched.
You may start reading June 10th!!!
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BE A 4-H KITCHEN
CHEMIST!
@ web.extension.illinois.edu/lms/logan4h
(look under “Register Online” options!)
Get to play with your
food and become a
scientist too! You may
do things such as mix
your own slime, test
DNA of a strawberry, &
grow your own sugar
crystals! These are just
some of the discoveries
awaiting you as a
kitchen chemist!
Max: 25 participants
Logan County Extension Office, 980 N. Postville Dr., Lincoln, IL 62656
University of Illinois * U.S. Department of Agriculture * Local Extension Councils Cooperating
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If
you need reasonable accommodations to participate, contact the Extension office.
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Elkhart United Methodist Church News
June 2015
Just an update: Our Second Sunday Fellowship was cancelled due to it being Mother’s Day and later, due to
preparing for refreshments for Beth’s Recitals. Children are more important than donuts and coffee!!
There was a large turnout for Bingo on June 2nd. Lots of laughs, fellowship and free lottery tickets. (No
Winners!) Kelly Tierney keeps things moving and it is fun. Thanks Kelly and it was good to know that Lewis
Memorial Christian Village now offers short-term Rehab Care--Physical, and Occupational Therapies. There
will be an Open House Wednesday, July 8th, 10:00 am – 2:00pm. The Camels will be there, plus Food, Prizes
and Drawings. Mark your calendar!!
Senior Citizens will meet at The Wild Hare on Wednesday, June 10th at noon.
Annual Conference will be held at Peoria June 10th – 13th. Elkhart UMC will be represented by Lay Person,
Nancy Uphoff as well as Beason UMC.
Recycling will be held in the Town Parking Lot on Saturday. June 13th. Remember to bring your Glass,
Aluminum and clean plastic bags to be recycled as this is the only time they will be accepted.
Our United Methodist Women will meet at the home of Esther Boward on Monday, June 15th at 1 o’clock.
Bev Albert will give the program.
Pastor Darrell will be on Vacation June 28th and July 5th.
Our church will be helping the Elkhart Christian Church who is sponsoring Vacation Bible School from July
27th thru the 31st. All children are invited to participate.
June Birthdays and Anniversaries:
2nd
4th
15th
18th
22nd
Edie Fairchild
Jack Rohrer
Richard Ingram
Treva Howard
Bill & Edie Fairchild’s 24th Anniversary
Prayer Concerns:
Deanne Barker; Janet Hickey (knee surgery); Earline Miller; Mary Lou Pankey; Donna McCray; Jack
Stahl; Bob Albert (knee surgery); Dianna Ott.
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VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL
AT CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
JULY 27 – 31
6:30-8:30 PM
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Mount Pulaski Grade School
May Students of the Month
7th Grade: Madison Blaum,
daughter of Darrin Blaum of Mt.
Pulaski and Natasha Blaum of
Lincoln
6th Grade: Anna Schoth,
daughter of Gene and
Deborah Schoth of Mt. Pulaski
8th Grade: Brian Scanlon, son of
Patti Scanlon of Mt. Pulaski
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Mount Pulaski Grade School
8th Grade Graduates
Picture (left to right)
Front Row: Dylan Lessen, Aidan Haigh, Sam Van Rheeden, Carissa Brocaille, Maggie Anderson, Haley
Humberd, Darren Jacob, Chris Kiley
Second Row: Garrett Skelton, Jon Shehorn, Brian Scanlon, Abigail Fitzpatrick, Callie Anderson, Madison
Thomas, Emily Siebert, Lorenne Wilham, Olivia Knoedler
Third Row: Carol McGuire, Noah Riedle, John Henry Trauner, Nolan Kirk, Ainsley Chandler, Lyndsey
Marshall, Laney Marshall, Ian Schneider
Back Row: Lily Fuhrer, Michael Freer, Logan DeRight, Tanner Farris, Zoe Mason, Maison Sherman, Skylar
Hayes, Benjamin Fricke
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Mount Pulaski Grade School
4th Quarter Honor Roll
Straight A's
8th Grade: Benjamin Fricke, Skylar Hayes, Lorenne Wilham
7th Grade: Autumn Benhart, Isabella Wade, Kaylee Wilham
6th Grade: Emma Buenrostro, Alexia Davis, Grant Davis, Abby Hamilton, Bobby McDonough, Chloe Olson,
Aletheia Woodford
High Honors
8th Grade: Maggie Anderson, Tanner Farris, Emily Siebert, Garrett Skelton, Madison Thomas
7th Grade: Olivia Cooper, James Letterle, Dustin Murphy
6th Grade: Garrett Fitzpatrick, Konjit Mott
Honors
8th Grade: Ainsley Chandler, Sam Van Rheeden
7th Grade: Paige Stewart
6th Grade: Rowan Adams, Drew Martin
Honorable Mention
8th Grade: Callie Anderson, Darren Jacob, Carol McGuire, Brian Scanlon, Ian Schneider, Jon Shehorn,
Abigail Fitzpatrick, Michael Freer, Zoe Mason
7th Grade: Madison Blaum, Claire Coogan, Joey Davis, Drew Dyer, Diana Henson, Zac Hinds, Austin
Killion, Amelia Kuhlman, Madaline Roberts, Taylor Trimmer,
6th Grade: Lexis Caslin, Matt Hagenbuch, Nash Elliott, Rylan Lindley, Tanner Pharis, Anna Schoth, Joe
Viner, Noah Woodford
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Mt. Pulaski Community Unit District #23 Board of Education
Mt. Pulaski Unit Office
April 20, 2015
President Doug Martin called the Organizational Meeting to order on April 20, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. in the Unit
Office. Roll call was taken. Present were John Stewart, Todd Cyrulik, Joe Olson, Mike Toohey, and Doug Martin. Bill
Rucks present via electronic means. Absent was Jeff Beccue. Also present were Ashley Combs, Charlie Hickey,
Superintendent Hamm, Principal Terry Morgan, and Principal Gene Newton.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by Mike Toohey, to accept the April 17th school board election abstract of votes
prepared and certified by the Logan County Clerk, and declare canvassed winners, Jeff Beccue, Ashley Combs, and
Charlie Hickey as duly elected for a 4 year term to the Mt. Pulaski CUD #23 Board of Education. Roll call vote. All
aye. No nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by Todd Cyrulik, to retire the former Board of Education and approve all policies
of the former Board of Education of Mt. Pulaski CUD #23. Roll call vote. All aye. No nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Bill Rucks, to nominate Doug Martin as School Board President. Nominations closed. Roll call vote.
Answering aye: Bill Rucks, Charlie Hickey, Joe Olson, Ashley Combs, and Doug Martin. Answering nay was John
Stewart. Motion carried.
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Motion by Charlie Hickey, to nominate John Stewart as School Board Vice President. Motion by Joe Olson, to
nominate Jeff Beccue as School Board Vice President. Nominations closed. Roll call vote for John Stewart. Answering
aye: John Stewart, Charlie Hickey, and Ashley Combs. Answering nay: Bill Rucks, Joe Olson, and Doug Martin. Roll
call vote for Jeff Beccue. Answering aye: Bill Rucks, Joe Olson, and Doug Martin. Answering nay: John Stewart,
Charlie Hickey, and Ashley Combs. Motion failed. Roll call vote second round for John Stewart. Answering aye: John
Stewart, Charlie Hickey, Joe Olson, and Ashley Combs. Answering nay: Bill Rucks and Doug Martin. Roll call vote
second round for Jeff Beccue. Answering aye: Bill Rucks and Doug Martin. Answering nay: John Stewart, Charlie
Hickey, Joe Olson, and Ashley Combs. Motion carried for John Stewart as School Board Vice President.
Motion by Doug Martin, to nominate Joe Olson as School Board Secretary. Nominations closed. Roll call vote.
All aye. No nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by Charlie Hickey to enter Executive Session at 6:02 P.M. for discussion of
employment, evaluation of personnel, student discipline, and negotiations.
Roll call vote. All aye. No nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by Charlie Hickey, to exit Executive Session at 7:01 P.M. Roll call vote.
All aye. No nay. Motion carried.
President Doug Martin called the meeting to order in open session at 7:07 P.M.
Mt. Pulaski resident Tom Martin addressed the Board in regards to Relight-Meridian Wind Farms. Mr. Martin
has been researching the effects wind farms have on the environment for over 6 months. He asks that the school
board check out the creditability of the company. Tom also wanted to know the Board’s stance on the wind farm.
Mr. Martin thanked the Board for allowing him to speak.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by John Stewart, to adopt Consent Agenda items A & B
A. Approve March 16th, 17th, and 23rd, 2015 minutes
B. Approve payment of bills
Roll call vote. All aye. No nay. Motion carried.
The December sales tax has been received in the amount of $22,390.55
Principal Terry Morgan received a letter from Dave Hepler, chairman of Logan County Board. Governor
Rauner has asked him to gather information on graduation rates and college attendance.
Bids were taken on April 14th for the second phase of the roof replacement at the grade school. There were
five companies that submitted bids. Meyer Roofing had the lowest bid.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by Ashley Combs, to approve Meyer Roofing for the second phase of the elementary
school roof for $170,200. Roll call vote. All aye. No nay. Motion carried.
With the increase in free/reduced students, the district will be serving breakfast starting next school year.
The projected price will be $1.50.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by Charlie Hickey, to accept the school breakfast price for the 2015-16 school
year at $1.50. Roll call vote. All aye. No nay. Motion carried.
The Relight-Meridian Wind Farm has been in contact with Mr. Hamm and the district’s attorney. There is
nothing to present to the public at this time.
The Abe Lincoln Division Governing Committee Meeting will be held in Springfield on May 5, 2015, at 6:30
p.m. Any Board member who would like to attend is asked to please contact Superintendent Hamm.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by Ashley Combs, to approve the 2015-16 IESA membership. Roll call vote. All
aye. No nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by John Stewart, to adopt the Amended 2015 Budget. Roll call vote. All aye. No
nay. Motion carried.
Mr. Morgan would like to see the CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) class as a weighted class.
This would give the students more options to choose from.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by John Stewart, to accept the CEO class as a weighted class on the grading
scale. Roll call vote. All aye. No nay. Motion carried.
The last few months the Board has been looking at the poor condition of the oldest part of the high school.
The Board had discussion about sending RFQ’s out to different architectural firms. After some discussion it was
decided to table this until next month.
Motion by John Stewart, second by Ashley Combs, to table sending out RFQ’s. Roll call vote. All aye.
No nay. Motion carried.
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Principal Gene Newton reported the April Students of the Month are
6th- Bobby McDonough
7th – Dustin Murphy
8th – Carol McGuire
Principal Terry Morgan reported the senior of the Month is Maggie Olson.
FFA week is April 27th – May 1st, with a petting zoo being held on May 1st. Hannah Riedle and the
Parliamentary Procedure Team (Clayton Lindley, Garrett Johnston, TJ Benhart, Brady Walsh, Brady Coppinger, and
Sam Koehl) both took 1st place at the FCCLA State Conference held April 17th & 18th. They will advance to the
national competition in Washington, D.C. this summer. Olivia Letterle took 1st place in state level Apparel
Construction, Felipe Buenrostro placed 2nd in Public Speaking, Lauren Thompson and Morgan Kinnaird placed 4th in
Chapter Service. The WYSE team traveled to the U of I for state competition on March 16th. The results have not
been received at this time. The school play was well attended and the students did an outstanding job. The boy’s
baseball record is 9-7. There are 17 students participating in track. We have 4 girls going to Hartsburg-Emden for
softball.
Upcoming events are:
May 2nd – Prom
May 5th – Senior trip to St. Louis
May 8th – Band/Chorus Concert
May 12th – Honors Night at 6:30 P.M.
May 18th & 19th – Final exams for seniors
May 20th – Baccalaureate at 7:00 P.M.
May 23rd – Graduation at 4:00 P.M.
May 26th & 27th – Final exams for underclassmen
Motion by Joe Olson, second by Charlie Hickey, to re-enter Executive Session at 7:57 P.M. for discussion of
employment, evaluation of personnel, student discipline, and negotiations. Roll call vote.
All aye. No nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by Charlie Hickey, to exit Executive Session at 8:36 P.M. Roll call vote.
All aye. No nay. Motion carried.
In regards to student #2015-2 suspension appeal, the Board has chosen to overturn the decision. Request
motion to approve. Motion by Joe Olson, second by Ashley Combs. Roll call vote. Answering aye: Charlie Hickey, Joe
Olson and Ashley Combs. Answering nay: Doug Martin. Abstain - John Stewart. Motion carried.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by Ashley Combs, to keep Executive Session minutes confidential and destroy
Executive Session tapes up to 18 month prior to April 20, 2015. Roll call vote. All aye. No nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by John Stewart, to rehire the following non-tenured teachers: Kristi Ford,
Lindsey Lex, Melanie Hinson, Brian Erlenbush, Rachel Grunder, Ruth Parhas, and Sarah Boline. Roll call vote. All aye.
No nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by Ashley Combs, to hire Bethany Dulle as assistant jr. high volleyball coach for
the 2015-16 school year. Roll call vote. Answering aye: John Stewart, Joe Olson, Ashley Combs, and Doug Martin.
Answering nay. Charlie Hickey. Motion carried.
Motion by Joe Olson, second by Charlie Hickey, to approve Executive Session minutes as reviewed in
Executive Session. Roll call vote. All aye. No nay. Motion carried.
Motion by John Stewart, second by Charlie Hickey, to adjourn at 8:40 P.M. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion
carried.
Submitted by,
Anna Beckers
Recording Board Secretary
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