February 16, 2022 Regular Meeting
Call to Order
President Stephanie Guerrero called the February meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present were: Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.
Administration
Also present: Superintendent Bob Meadows, SVP Principal Bethany Wellbaum, SVI Principal Kristina Sommer, SVMS Principal Brandi Kelly, and SVHS Principal Jonathan Field.
Pledge to the Flag
Mr. Field led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Visitors
President Stephanie Guerrero recognized and welcomed the visitors. Visitors present were: Jonathan Downing.
Hearing Officer Appointment
Josh Hilbert moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to appoint Stephanie Guerrero as hearing officer for the student discipline hearing. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Closed Session
Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:01 p.m. for the reasons stated on the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Closed Session Adjournment
Jeff Stahl moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 6:39 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Closed Session Minutes
Jessica Browning moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to accept the closed session minutes as read in closed session. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Student Discipline SV2022-1
Jeff Stahl moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to expel
Student # SV2022-(2) for one year from January 19, 2022 through the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Based on a preponderance of the evidence presented in the expulsion hearing and based on the Board’s determination that the student engaged in egregious conduct, that the student’s continued presence at school poses a threat to school safety of other students and staff and substantially disrupts the operation of the school. The Board further finds that given the severity of the student’s gross misconduct, there are no other appropriate disciplinary interventions available and that the presence of the student at school will foster a culture that the student’s behavior at school is acceptable or tolerated. The expulsion shall be held in abeyance and the student will enroll in an alternative school during the period of his expulsion. If the student complies with the following conditions, the student may request to return to the Sangamon Valley School District at the start of the 2023-2024 school year:
The parents/guardians agree to transfer the student to the alternative program.
The student attends and obtains passing grades at the alternative school.
The student does not engage in any misconduct or rule violations while attending the alternative school.
Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Resignation
Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Carl Spath as MS Boys Head Basketball Coach effective immediately. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Employment
Lori Campbell moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to employ Jonathan Downing as Middle School Principal for the 22-23, 23-24, and 24-25 school years effective July 1, 2022. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Martha Leeper moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Meadows discussed with the Board the purchase of a condensate recirculation pump for the High School at a total cost of $2935.
Mr. Meadows shared with the Board the 22-23 Enrollment Projections.
Mr. Meadows discussed Pre-K Screenings with the Board.
Mr. Meadows updated the Board on the current COVID Mitigations.
Hearing/Vision Equipment
Josh Hilbert moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to approve the purchase of hearing and vision screening equipment for an amount not to exceed $3,516. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Next regular meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Jessica Browning moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned at 6:51 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.