6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER BY THE PRESIDENT
A. Roll call by the Secretary
II. CLOSED SESSION: * (C) (1) to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the District; (C) (2) to consider collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; (C) (5) The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body; (C) (8) Security Procedures; (C) (9) Student Disciplinary Cases and (11) Litigation * 5ILCS 120/2 Open Meetings The School Code of Illinois/2024
7:30 PM
All visitors MUST enter through the west door (under the canopy) of the Petersen Auditorium Foyer. Doors will open at 7:20 pm by school personnel.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE
SINE DIE
IV. AMENDED BUDGET HEARING
A. Roll Call by the Secretary
B. Presentation of the 2023-2024 Amended Budget by the Superintendent
C. Public and Board Comments
D. Consideration and Approval of 2023-2024 Amended Budget
E. Adjournment
SINE DIE
V. INVITED GUESTS ADDRESS THE BOARD
A. Anthony Padilla, Leocadio Gandarilla and James Roginski – State Track
B. KHS FFA
1. Nolie Charlet – District 1 FFA Creed Speaking Champion, State Runner Up
2. Kewanee FFA Quizbowl Team – Section 3 Champions, State Runner Up
3. Joey Janey, Ashlynn Brose, Abigail DeSchepper, Emma Evans and Hannah Ince – IL FFA State Degree Recipients
VI. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
A. District #229 Open Meeting – May 20, 2024
District #229 Closed Meeting – May 20, 2024
VII. CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL AND TREASURER’S REPORTS
A. Kewanee CUSD #229
VIII. CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND PAYROLL
A. Kewanee CUSD #229
IX. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
X. REPORT OF ADMINISTRATION
A. Superintendent
1. Budget Overview F/24 & F/25
2. Summer Cleaning/Maintenance
3. KHS/Softball Facilities – Possible Future Location on KHS Grounds
4. FOIA Requests
5. Belle BOW Solar Project Update
6. Congratulations to our Retirees: Tammy Brown, Randy Cernovich and Dr. Chris Sullens
B. Mr. Atwell – KHS Athletic Director
1. Sports Update
C. Mrs. Baney – KHS Principal
1. Cultural Field Trip to Chicago
2. FFA Next Month
XI. SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE REPORTS
XII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration and Approval of Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2024-2025 School Year
B. Consideration and Approval of Bank Account Changes
C. Consideration and Approval of Rates for Lunch and Breakfast for 2024-2025 School Year
D. Consideration and Approval of Central Jr. High School Improvement Plan for 2024- 2025 School Year
E. Consideration and Approval of Handbook Changes
F. Consideration and Approval of ROE (TRS Qualified Employees) to continue with the Kewanee 229 Payroll and Health Insurance from 9/1/24 to 8/31/24
G. Consideration and Approval of Contract with Kewanee Park District
H. Consideration and Approval of Pay Raises for Employees Not Covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement
I. Consideration and Approval of Property/Casualty/Workers Compensation Insurance Agent of Record: Bullis and Sundberg
J. Consideration and Approval to Accept ICRMT & WCSIT for Insurance Coverage for 2024-2025 School Year
K. Consideration and Approval of Jr. High Golf Program for 2024-2025 School Year
XIV. ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
Resignations
Kari Laue – Central Jr. High Student Council Co-Advisor – Effective Immediately
Brandon Rohrig – KHS Assistant Wrestling Coach – Effective Immediately
Retirements
Hires *
1. Districtwide Music Teacher for 2024-2025 School Year
2. KHS CTE/Dual Credit Welding Teacher for 2024-2025 School Year
3. Central Title I ELA Teacher for 2024-2025 School Year
4. Central Counselor for 2024-2025 School Year
5. Bus Driver
6. KHS Head Cross Country Coach for 2024-2025 School Year
7. KHS Fall Play Advisor for 2024-2025 School Year
8. Neponset Volleyball Coach for 2024-2025 School Year
9. Summer School Bus Driver
10. Summer School Bus Aide(s)
Leaves
Long Term Sub
Internships
Transfers
1. From Kindergarten to 3rd Grade Teacher for 2024-2025 School Year
2. From 3rd Grade to Kindergarten Teacher for 2024-2025 School Year
3. From Resource to ½ Resource ½ Cross-Categorical Teacher for 2024-2025 School Year
4. From F/T Teacher to ½ Teacher ½ Transportation Director for 2024-2025 School Year
5. From CTE/History to F/T CTE Teacher for 2024-2025 School Year
Volunteers
Stepladder Tutoring
District Volunteer
Renewal/Non-Renewal of Stipend Positions
Student Teachers
Other Action Arising From Closed Session
1. To Be Determined
XV. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS AND BOARD OF EDUCATION
A. Moment of Silence for James Mock – Resource Officer at Belle and Irving Schools
B. Moment of Silence for Bradley Leggett – Retired Bus Driver
C. Other
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
* All Hires are contingent upon hirees obtaining appropriate certification and qualifications prior to beginning job.