Regular School Board Meeting

Thursday November 11, 2021

6:30 pm
Teachers’ Workroom
Members present: Heidi Schlipman, Sherry Strackeljahn, Michelle Soltwedel, Nate Landskroener, Mary Feldkamp,
Mike Bowles and Bob Hagemann.
Members absent: Kate Shuker,

Meeting opened at 6:30PM by Chairman Hagemann

Opening devotions: Nate gave opening devotions from Job
Minutes – No October minutes available
Financials – Motion to approve October financials approved as presented was made by Mary and seconded by
Michelle. Carried.
Delinquents – Nate reported that several late accounts are being worked on. A total of $944.55 is late, but the
individuals are being contacted and appear to be good for the amounts owed.
Principal’s report –
10/14 Student detention served
10/15 Tour – PreK
10/16 Fall Festival
10/31 Taught Confirmation for Pastor Rempfer
10/27 Science Club met (Deb Bowles)
10/28 Dictionaries given to 3rd grade students
10/29 Halloween costume and parade
11/2 PTL meeting
11/3 Faculty meeting (see attached summary)
11/7 K-8 sang at Our Redeemer
11/8 Presented topics on Early Childhood for a class at John Wood
11/10 Recognized veterans after chapel service
11/11 Faculty meeting – set Parent Conference schedule

ENROLLMENT (11/8/21)
PreK3 12
PreK4 19
PreK Total 331
K 11
1 23
2 9
3 11
4 7
5 8
6 13
7 5
8 3
K-8 Total 90
TOTAL 121
Nate handed out the need for substitute teachers from Oct 15 to Nov 10. This lead to a discussion later in the
meeting.
2021-22 Plan review

An update on the amendment to SB1169 (745 ILCS 70/13.5) was given by Bob. It passed the General Assembly and
has been sent to the Governor to sign. If he signs it before January 7, 2022, it will not be enforceable until June 1 st,
2022. If he waits until January 7th, it will be enforceable immediately.

Old business:
a) Principal position:
Bob updated the Board on the approval by the Church Council and will be presented to Voters’ Assembly
on November 14th for final approval.
b) Liability insurance:
Bob updated the Board on the progress of obtaining the liability insurance covering the School Board. The
additional insurance has been applied for and will protect the Board and its decisions.
New business:
a) Additional staff for 1st grade:
Nate informed the Board that the arrangement of sending some 1st graders to 2 nd grade for part of the
day has been stopped due to the ineffectiveness of the arrangement, and that moving the arrangement to the
afternoon is not an option. A discussion followed as to what the next steps should be, including the possibility of
finding a retired teacher or a student teacher.
A motion was made by (??) to authorize increasing the 2021-22 budget by $2,500. To hire an aide for 1 st
grade in the morning for 2 hours a day for the balance of the year. Seconded by (??). Carried.
b) Teachers’ personal days issue:
Bob read a letter from Kristi Scott suggesting she could offer some of her personal days to cover Jennifer
Huntley’s needs. After some discussion including having a “pool” of days created for use, it was suggested that Bob
go back to Church Council to present the letter and ideas for approval. Bob will report back.
Other Business:
a) Staff Christmas gifts:
Nate wanted to have approval from the Board to give out $25.00 gift cards to the staff. A motion was
made by Michelle, seconded by Mike, to obtain $25.00 gift cards for the staff, using the School Undesignated fund
to cover the cost. Carried.
b) School graduate follow-up idea:
A suggestion to institute a method of follow-up of school graduates was made. This could be in the form
of a reunion or contacting them. A suggestion was made to have the PTL investigate the idea and proceed with
effort.
Announcements: None
Next meeting date: It was decided to not have a December meeting unless urgent matters need to be presented
due to the school Christmas pageant is on the 9th.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15PM with the Lord’s Prayer
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Hagemann, acting secretary