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/2022
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 ALLEGIANCE
IV. INVITED GUESTS ADDRESS THE BOARD
Mya Mirocha – IHSA State Bowling
Max Kelly and Will Taylor – IHSA State Wrestling
KHS Wrestling Team – IHSA Regional Champions
Cooper Bates – IHSA State Speech
V. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
District #229 Open Meeting – February 23, 2023
District #229 Closed Meeting – February 23, 2023
VI. CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL AND TREASURER’S REPORTS
A. Kewanee District #229
VII. CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND PAYROLL
A. Kewanee District #229
VIII. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
IX. REPORT OF ADMINISTRATION
Superintendent
State of Illinois FY24 Education Budget
KHS Group Interp and Contest Play – Sectionals March 18th at Olympia High School
Discussion of Adding a JV Dance/Pom Squad
FOIA Requests
B. Mrs. Baney – KHS Principal
1. KHS Testing Schedule
C. Mr. Atwell – KHS Athletic Director
1. Spring Sports Update
X. SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE REPORTS
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Belle & Neponset Classroom Additions
KHS Ag Addition and Belle Gym Addition
Irving School Main Entrance
KHS Fieldhouse/Locker Rooms
XII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration and Approval of Kewanee Personnel for 2023-2024 School Year
1. Vote #1: Consideration and Approval of Kewanee 2023-2024 Probation and Tenure List
2. Vote #2: Consideration and Approval of Resolution Authorizing Notice of Non- Renewal and Dismissal of Probationary Teacher
3. Vote #3: Other – Additional individual names as requested by Board Members
B. Consideration and Approval of Naming Rights for the KHS Stadium Fieldhouse
C. Consideration and Approval of Naming Rights for the KHS Ag Science Center’s Classroom & FFA Lounge
D. Consideration and Approval of KHS IHSA Membership Renewal for 2023-2024 School Year
Consideration and Approval of Lyle Addition Bid
Consideration and Approval of Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement Resolution
Consideration and Approval of Joint Agreement Resolution
Consideration and Approval of Changing the District’s Insurance Agent of Record From Dimond Brothers to Kepple Healthcare Consulting Effective April 1, 2023
Consideration and Approval of Compensation Adjustment for Technology Director and Assistant Technology Director
XIII. ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
Resignations
Francisco Grajeda – KHS Head Soccer Coach
Jacob Doan – KHS Freshman Class Advisor
Bradley Swanson – KHS PE/Dr. Ed Teacher – Effective End of 2022-2023 School Year
Emma Miller – Central Jr. High 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
Retirements
1. Kim Ellenberger – Change in Retirement Date From 2025-2026 School Year to the End of 2022-2023 School Year
Hires *
KHS Cheerleading Coach – For 2023-2024 School Year
KHS Head Football Coach – For 2023-2024 School Year
P/T Belle Bilingual Aide
Student Teacher
1. Ana Gerard – Belle Alexander – 1st Grade with Mrs. Anderson
Long Term Sub
Transfers
Volunteers
Renewal/Non-Renewal of Stipend Positions
Other Action Arising From Closed Session
1. Taylor Haseley – Growing Agriculture Science Teacher (GAST) – Intern with Mrs. Callahan
2. Lauryn Kuehl – Growing Agriculture Science Teacher (GAST) – Intern with Mrs. Callahan
3. Blair Snyder – Growing Agriculture Science Teacher (GAST) – Intern with Mrs. Callahan
4. Other Items To Be Determined
XIV. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS AND BOARD MEMBERS
Moment of Silence for Mary Kirkhove – Grandmother of Brad Swanson – KHS Teacher
Moment of Silence for Letha Wessels – Retired KHS Office/Art Room Worker
Moment of Silence for Tyanda Thomas – Sister of Kayla Thomas – 21st Century Aide
Other
XV. ADJOURNMENT
* All hires are contingent upon hirees obtaining appropriate certification and qualifications prior to beginning job.