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/2023
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
A. Mr. Greg Wertheim – Henry/Stark Special Education District Director
B. Hannah Safiran – Costa Rica Trip
V. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
District #229 Open Meeting – February 20, 2024
District #229 Closed Meeting – February 20, 2024
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 FY25 Education Budget
Federal FY25 Budget – Request 3.9% Increase
Legislative Education Bills
FOIA Requests
Central Jr. High Golf Program – Update on Survey & Vote in April
Summer Maintenance
B. Mrs. Baney – KHS Principal
1. KHS Testing Schedule
2. KHS Group Interp and Contest Play – Sectionals March 16th at Belleville West High School
C. Mr. Atwell – KHS Athletic Director
1. Spring Sports Update
X. SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE REPORTS
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration and Approval of Kewanee Personnel for 2024-2025 School Year
1. Vote #1: Consideration and Approval of Kewanee 2024-2025 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 KHS IHSA Membership Renewal for 2024-2025 School Year
C. Consideration and Approval of 2024-2025 District Calendar
D. Consideration and Approval of KHS Handbook Changes
E. Consideration and Approval of Application For Funding Grant for Middle School Agricultural Education Program
F. Consideration and Approval of KHS Early Graduates for 2024
XIII. ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
Resignations
Elise Swinford – P/T Neponset Music Teacher – Effective 5/23/24
Alexis Ruemker – KHS Ag Teacher – Effective 6/30/24
Alexis Ruemker – KHS Bowling Coach – Effective Immediately
Chelsea Hamerlinck – Central Jr. High Cheer Coach – Effective 1/26/24
Matt Clark – KHS Head Boys Basketball Coach – Effective Immediately
Retirements
1. Carl Rohrig – Bus Driver – Effective 5/24/24
Hires *
KHS Math Teacher for 2024-2025 School Year
KHS Science Teacher for 2024-2025 School Year
Agriculture Teacher for 2024-2025 School Year
Central Jr. High 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher for 2024-2025 School Year
Central ESL Teacher for 2024-2025 School Year
Full Time Districtwide Substitute Teacher
Bus Driver
Student Teacher
Long Term Sub
Transfers
1. Central Title I Math Teacher Grades 4-6
2. Central Jr. High Title I Teacher
3. Instructional Coach
4. District Payroll/Personnel
Volunteers
1. Central Jr. High Track Coach
Renewal/Non-Renewal of Stipend Positions
Other Action Arising From Closed Session
1. Consideration and Approval of Denial of Access to School Property for 12 Months
2. Other Items
XIV. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS AND BOARD MEMBERS
Moment of Silence for Wayne Becker – Father-in-Law of Joan Becker (Central Nurse) and Former Kewanee Schools Foundation Board Member
Moment of Silence for Marty Chapman – Cousin of Joan Becker (Central Nurse)
Moment of Silence for Phil Good – Father-in-Law of Bob Dybdal (Bus Driver)
Moment of Silence for Caroline Lusher – Sister-in-Law of Karen Colwell (KHS Cafeteria)
Moment of Silence for Ellie Hanning – Retired Belle Alexander School Aide
Moment of Silence for Dr. Harry Arvanis – UTHS Board Member, Wrestling Coach and Blackhawk Division Vice Chairman
Moment of Silence for the 5 People That Died in the Rushville Bus Accident
Other
XV. ADJOURNMENT
* All hires are contingent upon hirees obtaining appropriate certification and qualifications prior to beginning job.
