AGENDA
KEWANEE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #229
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024
KEWANEE SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
SULLENS MEETING ROOM
1001 NORTH MAIN STREET
KEWANEE, IL 61443
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 and (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 (C) (11) Litigation * 5ILCS 120/2 Open Meetings The School Code of Illinois/2024
7:30 PM
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. INVITED GUESTS ADDRESS THE BOARD
A. Russ Rumbold from Gorenz & Associates – Presentation of the 2023-2024 School District Audit
B. William Ly – National Merit Scholarship Resolution
V. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
A. District #229 Closed Meeting – September 16, 2024
B. District #229 Open Meeting – September 16, 2024
VI. CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL AND TREASURER’S REPORTS
A. District #229
VII. CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND PAYROLL
A. District #229
VIII. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
IX. REPORT OF ADMINISTRATION
A. Superintendent
1. Flu Vaccines at Individual Buildings
2. Recognition of Honorary Boilermakers: Dr. Chris Sullens and Rick Johnson
3. IASB Annual Merit Recognition: Jeff Johnson and Lori Christiansen
4. FOIA Requests
B. Mrs. Tidwell – KHS Principal
1. KHS E Sports
2. KHS Homecoming
3. Grow Your Own Teacher Program
4. Fall Sports Update
C. Mrs. Olalde
1. PaCE Framework
X. SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE REPORTS
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Consideration and Approval of Revised Policies 8:20 and 8:20-E
B. Belle Solar Farm Update
XII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration and Approval of the 2023-2024 School District Audit, Transfers and Adjustments as
Recommended by the Auditors
B. Selection of Delegate and Alternate to the Joint Annual Conference
C. Consideration and Approval of KHS Partial Re-Roof Bid
D. Consideration and Approval of Central Jr. High Partial Re-Roof Bid
E. Consideration and Approval of Central Kitchen/Cafeteria HVAC Bid
F. Consideration and Approval of FY/25 School Maintenance Project Grant
G. Consideration and Approval of Bank Account Changes
H. Consideration and Approval of Library Bill of Rights
I. Consideration and Approval of Purchase of Digital Scoreboard for Brockman Gym
J. Consideration and Approval of Purchase of Fitness Court
K. Consideration and Approval on a resolution declaring the intention to issue not to exceed $510,000
Working Cash Fund Bonds of the District for the purpose of increasing its Working Cash Fund and
directing that notice of such intention be published in the manner provided by law
XIII. ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
A. Resignations
1. Lacey Jackson – Central 6 th Grade Teacher – Effective 5/23/25
2. Arely Hernandez – Belle ESL – Effective 9/30/24
3. Laurel Keyt – KHS FFA Advisor – Effective Immediately
B. Retirements
1. Joanne Bennett – Irving 3 rd Grade Teacher – Effective End of 2027-2028 School Year
2. Julie Golby – Central 6 th Grade Math Teacher – Effective End of 2027-2028 School Year
C. Hires
1. KHS FACS Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year
2. KHS Automotive/Industrial Arts Teacher – Effective 11/4/24
3. F/T Payroll/HR Assistant
4. KHS Girls Basketball Assistant Coach(s)
5. KHS Girls Head Track Coach
6. KHS Competitive Music Director
7. Central Jr. High Chess Club Advisor
8. Neponset Girls Basketball Coach
9. Belle Aide
10. KHS Student Event Staff(2)
D. Leaves
1. Megan Gayer – Maternity Leave Beginning 12/12/24 for 6 Weeks
E. Long Term Sub
F. Student Teachers
1. Chasity Hall at Belle – 11/6/24 to 2/19/25
2. Carley Klavon at KHS – 2 nd Semester (with Stephanie Johnson)
G. Transfers
1. From KHS Ag Teacher to Central Alternative Teacher
2. From P/T Paraprofessional at Belle to ESL Paraprofessional/Aide at Belle
H. Volunteers
1. KHS Bowling
I. Renewal/Non-Renewal of Stipend Positions
J. Other Action Arising From Closed Session
1. To Be Determined
XIV. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS AND BOARD OF EDUCATION
A. Moment of Silence for John Carrasca – Uncle of Melissa Maxon (KHS Custodian) and Toby Wheelhouse (Belle Custodian)
B. Moment of Silence for Betty VanWassenhove – Former KHS Secretary
C. Other Items
XV. ADJOURNMENT
* All hires are contingent upon hires obtaining appropriate certification and qualifications prior to beginning job.