BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

AGENDA MINUTES: APRIL 22, 2019

1.                  CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

2.                  ROLL CALL:  S. Wilson, K. Pemberton, D.Shelton, J. Wilkerson, S. Sniderwin, J. Carlton

Absent: D. Clark

3.                  Audience Participation: (limited to 10 minutes unless extended by the Board)    ATTENDEES INCLUDED: J. Erwin, S. Smith, and Abbie Walker

4.                  A motion is made by S. Wilson to approve a Consent Agenda: which includes: the regular board of education minutes from previous meeting/s, the treasurer’s report/activity fund report and to approve the bills to be paid as presented  SECONDED BY: K. Pemberton

 ROLL CALL VOTE: All Voted Yes

5.                  A motion is made S. Sniderwin to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding Collective Bargaining, the appointment, evaluation, performance, employment and/or dismissal of personnel and student disciplinary actions. Seconded by K. Pemberton.

6.                  Adopt and Ratify Canvass of April 4, 2017 Consolidated Election.

Cliff Thomas, Jared Carlton, and Kendee Pemberton

Motion by S. Sniderwin Seconded by D. Shelton to adopt and ratify the canvass of the School Board election and declare that Jeff Wilkerson, Mark Genet and David Shelton have each been elected to serve 4 year term on the Akin Community Consolidated School District No. 91 Board of Education.

In favor: 6       Opposed: 0         Motion: Carried       Absent: 1

7.                  RECONITION OF OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS:

Dennis Clark 8 years of service

8.                  APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN(PRESIDENT PRO TEM):

Board President says:

Motion by S. Sniderwin Seconded by D. Shelton to appoint Jeff Wilkerson to serve as President Pro tem (temporary Chairperson).

In Favor: 6         Opposed:   0       Absent:  1      Motion Carried

                   (President Pro Tem takes over)

Move for ADJOUNMENT, SINE DIE:

Motion by S. Sniderwin Seconded by J. Wilkerson to  adjourn the meeting SINE DIE.

In Favor:  6        Opposed: 0       Absent: 1         Motion: Carried

     NEW ORGANIZATION MEETING CALL TO ORDER: President Pro Tem: calls the        special Organization meeting of Akin CCSD91 Board of Education Meeting April22, 2019 to   order at 6:36 p.m.  ROLL CALL:  J. Wilkerson, D. Shelton, J. Carlton, S. Sniderwin, K. Pemberton

S. Wilson one Vacancy

Others Present J. Erwin, S.Smith, and A. Walker

8a. A motion is made by D. Shelton to appoint S.Wilson to fill the board vacancy.

Seconded by K. Pemberton.

               8.   ADMINISTER OATH TO NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS by the President Pro Tem. Have the Board Secretary read the oath and ask each new board member to recite the oath. It is suggested that the entire board join in the reciting of the oath to affirm their continuing board service.  Taking the oath of office: Continuing president or president pro tem” I will now administer the oath of office to the newly-elected members of the board of education.” Continuing president or president pro tem: “Please repeat after me…..”

8b. Oath Of Office:  I, new member, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Board of Education of Akin School District No. 91, in accordance with the Constitution of United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws of the State of Illinois, to best of my ability. “I further swear (or affirm) that: “I shall respect taxpayer interest by serving as a faithful protector of the school district’s assets; “I shall encourage and respect the free expression of opinion by my fellow board members and others who seek a hearing before the board, while respecting the privacy of students and employees” “ I shall recognize that a board member has no legal authority as an individual and that decision can be made only by a majority vote at a public board meeting” and “I shall abide by majority decision of the board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels.”

                8c. ELECTION OF PERMANENT BOARD OFFICERS: (President Pro Tem appoints a Secretary Pro Tem to record the nominations) Secretary Pro Tem: S. Wilson affirmed by Roll Call Vote of Members of Board: J. Wilkerson, S. Sniderwin, K. Pemberton, S. Wilson, D. Shelton and J. Carlton

                     NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT: President Pro Tem opens the nominations for Board President- Nominations: CLOSED NOMINATIONS: President Pro Tem asked for roll call to close the nominations: For President Jeff Wilkerson affirmed by Roll Call S. Sniderwin, S. Wilson, J. Carlton, D. Shelton, K. Pemberton                

 NOMINATIONS FOR OTHER PERMANENT OFFICES: New Elected President opens the nominations for other officers (Repeat Procedures done for President)

ROLL CALL VOTE FOR EACH OFFICER:

                  Vice President: S. Sniderwin ROLL CALL VOTE: J. Wilkerson, K. Pemberton, J. Carlton, D. Shelton and S.  Wilson.

                   Secretary: Stephanie WIlson Roll Call Vote: J. Wilkerson, J. Carlton, D. Shelton, S. Sniderwin and K. Pemberton

                     8d. A motion by S. Wilson to appoint Rosetta Ward as secretary/treasure for the school board. Seconded by D. Shelton.

8e. Motion is made by S. Sniderwin to Adopt/Reaffirm the Board of Education Meeting Schedule.

                  SECONDED BY: D. Shelton

                  ROLL CALL VOTE:  J. Wilkerson, D. Shelton, J. Carlton, S. Sniderwin, K. Pemberton and S. Wilson

                    8f. Motion made by K. Pemberton to affirm Board Member Code of Conducts/Ethics

                   SECONDED BY: S. Wilson

                   ROLL CALL VOTE:  J. Wilkerson, S. Sniderwin, S. Wilson, D. Shelton, J.Carlton, K. Pemberton.

                    8g. Motion is made by S.Wilsong to appoint K. Pemberton as Member to serve on the Governing Board of the Franklin-Jefferson Special Education District.

                   SECONDED BY: D.Shelton

                   ROLL CALL VOTE J. Wilkerson, S. Sniderwin, S. Wilson, D. Shelton, J.Carlton, K. Pemberton.

ACTION ITEMS

9.                  OLD BUSINESS-NONE

10.              NEW BUSINESS:

11A. Motion is made by S. Sniderwin to retain all current non-certified personnel in their current positions.

Rosetta Ward Thomas, Secretary/Bookkeeper

Terri Dean, Secretary

Melissa Williford, Cook

Dave Clark, Janitor

Julie Erwin, Title I Aide/Recess Supervisor

Sabra Smith

             SECONDED BY: J. Carlton

                    ROLL CALL VOTE J. Wilkerson, S. Sniderwin, S. Wilson, D. Shelton, J.Carlton, K. Pemberton.

11.              A motion is made by K. Pemberton to approve out of state field trips for K-8.

Seconded by D. Shelton.

12.               Superintendent/Principal’s Report

a. Teaching Assignments for the 2019-2020 School Year-No Changes

b. Extra-Curricular Staff for 2019-2020 –Will post positions and hire at the May board meeting

c.Sports banquet – April 30^th at 6:30

d. Teacher Appreciation

e. School Calendar for 2019-2020- In progress of completing

         13. Other Board Items:

          14. Upcoming Events

          15. A motion is hereby made by D. Shelton to adjourn the regular meeting of the Akin Board of education at 7:06 p.m. The next meeting will be on May 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

             SECONDED BY: K. Pemberton

                    ROLL CALL VOTE:  J. Wilkerson, S. Sniderwin, S. Wilson, D. Shelton, J.Carlton, K. Pemberton.