January 15, 2025 Regular Meeting
Call to Order
Vice President Jeff Stahl called the January meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present were: Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. Absent: Stephanie Guerrero.
Administration
Also present: Superintendent Jonathan Field, Sangamon Valley High School Principal Kyline Burge, Sangamon Valley Middle School Principal Jonathan Downing, and Sangamon Valley Intermediate Principal Kristina Sommer.
Pledge to the Flag
Mr. Downing led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Visitors
Vice President Jeff Stahl recognized and welcomed the visitors. Visitors present were Andrew Martin, Ramona Martin, Owen Martin, Noah Martin, Jamie McClellan, Jimmy Staab, Mike Staab, Jasyn Wood, Daniel Stephens, Keith Hildebrandt, Eli Hildebrandt, Jack Hildebrandt, Adam Floyd, Teara Floyd, Levi Floyd, Ahna Floyd, Kalen Floyd, Nick Viele, Andi Clark, Melissa Ebken, Gretchen Cromwell, Clay Cromwell, Bryan West, Laura Bledsaw, Amanda Harter, Crystal Lappe.
Keith Hildebrandt and Adam Floyd discussed Tri-City co-ops with the Board.
Andrew Martin discussed the SVMS/HS Chess Team with the Board.
Executive Session
Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:13 p.m. for the reasons stated on the agenda. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Closed Session Adjournment
Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 6:48 p.m. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Closed Session Minutes
Josh Hilbert moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to accept the closed session minutes as read in closed session. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Employment
Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to employ Cheryl Harter as a full-time at-will benefitted custodian effective January 7, 2025. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. Abstain: Jeff Stahl. Motion carried.
Resignation
Martha Leeper moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Megan Keppler as a full-time at-will benefited bus driver effective January 24, 2025. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Jessica Browning moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Principal’s Report
Mrs. Burge shared a building report.
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Field discussed the following items with the Board:
FY 2024 State of the District Report
FY 24 Audit
Strategic Plan Update
Possible Racino Development
Co-op Thoughts
School Calendar
Josh Hilbert moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to adopt the FY 2025-2026 School Calendar as presented. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
District Audit
Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to approve the FY 2023-2024 School District Audit as presented. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Press Policy Update
Martha Leeper moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to adopt PRESS Policy Update 117 as presented. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Closed Session Minutes
Lori Campbell moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to keep the closed session minutes from July 2024 through December 2024 closed. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Vision 2030
Jessica Browning moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to adopt a resolution in support of Vision 2030. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
MS Boys Track Co-Op
Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to enter into a two-year cooperative agreement hosting Middle School Boys’ Track and Field with the Tri-City School District starting in the 2024-2025 school year. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
MS Girls Track Co-Op
Josh Hilbert moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to enter into a two-year cooperative agreement hosting Middle School Girls’ Track and Field with the Tri-City School District starting in the 2024-2025 school year. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
MS Girls Basketball Co-Op
Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to renew MS Girls Basketball co-op with Tri-City (SV Host) for two years. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
MS Girls Softball Co-Op
Jessica Browning moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to renew the MS Girls Softball co-op with Tri-City (TC Host) for two years. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
HS Football Co-Op
Jessica Browning moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to renew HS Football co-op with Tri-City (SV Host) for two years. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
HS Volleyball Co-Op
Martha Leeper moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to renew HS Volleyball co-op with Tri-City (TC Host) for two years. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
HS Girls Basketball Co-Op
Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to renew HS Girls Basketball co-op with Tri-City (SV Host) for two years. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
HS Boys Basketball Co-Op
Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to renew HS Boys Basketball co-op with Tri-City (TC Host) for two years. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
HS Boys Track and Field Co-Op
Josh Hilbert moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to renew HS Boys Track and Field co-op with Tri-City (SV Host) for two years. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
HS Girls Track and Field Co-Op
Jessica Browning moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to renew HS Girls Track and Field co-op with Tri-City (SV Host) for two years. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
HS Girls Softball Co-Op
Lori Campbell moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to renew HS Girls Softball co-op with Tri-City (TC Host) for two years. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
HS Boys Baseball Co-Op
Josh Hilbert moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to renew HS Boys Baseball co-op with Tri-City (TC Host) for two years. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
HS Boys Soccer Co-Op
Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to renew HS Boys Soccer co-op with Meridian (Meridian Host) for two years. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
HS Girls Soccer Co-Op
Jeff Stahl moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to renew HS Girls Soccer co-op with Meridian (Meridian host) for two years. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Next regular meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
Adjournment
Matt Wood moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned at 7:22 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.