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Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 Board of Education met April 23.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated District No. 131 Winnebago County, Illinois was duly called and held at the Kinnikinnick School in Roscoe, Illinois, within the boundaries of said District. President Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.

Roll Call

Present Carter, Diestelmeier, Meyers, Reese, Thomas, White,Young

Others Present: Mrs. Freedlund, and Mr. Hruby

Snap and Read, Write presentation given by Codey Dunbar, Michelle Carrillo, Sara Horita, Citlaly Hernandez, Amy Kuo and Christine Kaufman. The Board presented them with recognition certificates for their presentation.

Kayla Hartley, Betsy Dhom, and Isaiah Kringel, gave the Board a presentation on the development of the Special Education Life Skills Program. The Board presented them with recognition certificates for their presentation.

MOTION #1. APPROVE THE REGULAR AND CLOSED SESSION SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 2019. APRIL 2019 PAYABLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $268,596.61, MARCH 2019 PAYROLL DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES AND ACH WIRES IN THE AMOUNT OF $285,544.69, MARCH 2019 PAYROLLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $659,290.83, THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR MARCH 31, 2019. A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Diestelmeier, to approve the regular and closed session school board meeting minutes of March 19, 2019, April 2019 payables in the amount of $268,596.61, March 2019 payroll deductible expenses and ACH wires in the amount of $285,544.69, March 2019 payrolls in the amount of $659,290.83, and the Treasurer's report for March 31, 2019. Roll call vote: Aye: Carter, Diestelmeier, Meyers, Reese, Thomas, White, and Young. Nay: None. Carried

The Superintendent reviewed the Kinnikinnick teachers presenting at the Small District Conference for the April School Improvement Day. Mrs. Freedlund also provided an update to the Board on the Winnebago County Property Tax Assessment Hearings at the Board of Review level. With an increase in student discipline in regard to student use of electronic cigarettes, Kinnikinnick has promoted Hononegah's speaker on this subject through social media posts.

The building principals shared their reports.

MOTION #2. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES. A motion was made by White, seconded by Thomas, to approve the purchase of the following Technology resources, 

• Chromebook Carts- COTG-$19,920.00

• SMARTBoards with Epson Projectors-COTG-$48,725.00

• SmartBoard Installation-Top Shelf Technology-$13,875.00

• Chromebooks 370-CDW-G-$94,720.00

• Chromebook Support-TRA-$19,980.00 

Roll call vote: Aye: Diestelmeier, Meyers, Reese, Thomas, White, Young, and Carter. Nay: None. Carried

The Board recognized Bill Thomas for his commitment to the Kinnikinnick School Board and his role as President.

MOTION #3. ADJOURN SINE DIE. A motion was made by White, seconded by Carter, to adjourn sine die at 8:06 pm. Voice vote. All in favor.

The Superintendent presented the Certificates of Election. Retiring Board President Bill Thomas administered the oath of office and seated Lynsey Welch.

Roll Call

Present Carter, Diestelmeier, Meyers, Reese, Thomas, White,Young

MOTION #1. NOMINATE AND ELECT PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, AND SECRETARY. Following a discussion at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, a motion was made by Reese, seconded by Diestelmeier, to nominate and elect David Young as Board President, Craig Carter as Vice-President, and Tonya White as Secretary. 

Roll call vote: Aye: Carter, Diestelmeier, Meyers, Reese, Welch, and Young. Nay: None. Carried 

The following is a list of the chairperson for each standing committee that would be the point contact for the Superintendent for agenda issues for Committee of the Whole meetings. 

Education: Scott Meyers

Technology: Craig Carter 

Finance: Jeff Diestelmeier 

Building & Grounds: Rick Reese 

Policy: Lynsey Welch

Parent-Teacher Advisory: Tonya White 

IASB Governing Board: Jeff Diestelmeier

Mrs. Freedlund updated the Board on a potential economic expansion plan off of Willowbrook and McCurry. Mrs. Freedlund has been approached by the outfit to consider a tax abatement for the expansion. The Board and Mrs. Freedlund agreed to have the outfit present the expansion plans and request for abatement to the Board in May,

MOTION #2. APPROVE RESOLUTION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS/NOT WORKING PROPERTY. A motion was made by Reese, seconded by Diestelmeier, to approve the resolution to dispose of surplus/not working property.

1-Snow Chief snowblower #3245 

1- Yard Machine snowblower no # 

1- Yard Machine snowblower no # 

1- Yard Machine snowblower #3246 

1- Yard Machine snowblower #3239 

1 - John Deere lawnmower #3240 

1 - Murray lawnmower no #

1- Quattro lawnmower no # 

Roll call vote: Aye: Diestelmeier, Meyers, Reese, Welch, Young, and Carter. Nay: None. Carried

MOTION #3. MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION. A motion was made by White, seconded by Carter, to move into closed session at 8:29 p.m. to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Closed Session. 

Roll call vote: Aye: Meyers, Reese, Welch, White, Young, Carter, and Diestelemeier. Nay: None, Carried

MOTION #4. MOVE OUT OF CLOSED SESSION. A motion was made by Carter, seconded by Diestelmeier, to move out of closed session at 8:48 p.m.

Roll call vote: Aye: Reese, Welch, White, Young, Carter, Diestelmeier, and Meyers. Nay: None. Carried

MOTION #5. APPROVE APRIL PERSONNEL REPORT. A motion was made by White, seconded by Meyers, to approve the April personnel report as follows:

New Hires

• Mackenzie Mincolla, Kids Care support, effective 04/01/2019

• Amy Kuo, ESL teacher, effective 2019-2020 school year. 

• Susanne Rehnberg & Christy Dowler, RMS Poms effective 2019-2020 school year 

Leave of Absence

• Wendy Schoon, LW paraprofessional effective immediately for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year 

Reassignments:

• Krista Heavin, from 6th grade ELA to 8th grade ELA. 

• Colleen Alms, from 8th grade math to 8th grade social studies

• Holly Schwuchow, from 3rd grade SC to 1st grade LW 

Summer School Contracts

• Steve Bergler, Summer School Administrator

•Ashlee King, Summer School Teacher

• Cara Hill, Summer School Teacher

• Gail Santopaolo, Summer School Paraprofessional @ hourly wage 

Title Summer School Contracts

• Jody Tomilonus, Summer School Reading Teacher

• Johanna Vonderoe, Summer School Reading Teacher. Connie Hoff, Summer School Reading Teacher 

Retirements:

• Diane Richter, EC paraprofessional, effective end of 2018-19 school term

• Jane Manning, LW 1st grade teacher, effective 6/30/19 

Resignations:

• Cara Hill, Asst. Track and Field coach, effective end of 2018-2019 school year. 

• Lisa McClanahan, Poms, effective end of 2018-2019 school year

• Jewel-Ann Oksnevad, LW Kids Care support, effective 4/26/19 

Roll call vote: Aye: Welch, White, Young, Carter, Diestelmeier, Meyers, and Reese. Nay: None. Carried

MOTION #6. APPROVE 2019-2020 NON-CERTIFIED PAY RATES. A motion was made by Meyers, seconded by Reese, to approve the 2019-2020 non-certified pay rates.

Roll call vote: Aye: White, Young, Carter, Diestelmeier, Meyers, Reese, and Welch. Nay: None. Carried

MOTION #7 ADJOURN. A motion was made by White, seconded by Carter, to adjourn at 8:49 p.m. Voice vote. All in favor.

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