Lake County Gazette

Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 Board of Education met March 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education of Zion-Benton Township High School District 126, Lake County, Illinois, met in Special Session in the South Cafeteria at Zion-Benton Twp. High School District 126, 3901 21st Street, Zion, Illinois, commencing at 5:37 p.m.

President Nordstrom presided.

ROLL CALL

Members present: President Nordstrom, Vice President Nieto, Secretary Roberts, and Member Stephen.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF, GUESTS, AND DISTRICT RESIDENTS None.

CONSIDERATION OF DISTRICT SPONSORED STUDENT TRAVEL

The Board of Education discussed whether the upcoming Europe trip should proceed given the outbreak of COVID-19. A motion was made by Secretary Roberts, seconded by Member Stephen to postpone the Europe trip until participants can travel safely. Motion was approved by a roll call vote of members present voting 4-0.

CONSIDERATION OF GRADUATION VENUES

Dr. Clark requested that the Board of Education make a determination on whether the New Tech High commencement ceremony should now be held in the District’s new Performing Arts Center given the excellent venue it would provide and the number of guests it could accommodate. A motion was made by Member Stephen, seconded by Secretary Roberts to approve that the New Tech High commencement ceremony will be held in the Performing Arts Center moving forward. Motion was approved by a roll call vote of members present voting 4-0.

CLOSED SESSION

A motion was made by Secretary Roberts, seconded by Member Stephen to adjourn to closed session at 5:50 p.m. for consideration of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees and litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1,11)). Motion was approved by a roll call vote of members present voting 4-0.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

A motion was made by Vice President Nieto, seconded by Member Stephen to return to open session at 6:02 p.m. Motion was approved by a voice vote of members present voting 4-0.

PERSONNEL APPROVALS

A motion was made by Vice President Nieto, seconded by Secretary Roberts to approve the personnel approvals as presented. Motion was approved by a roll call vote of members present voting 4-0. Included in the personal approvals were:

- Appointments:

Carlson, Jacob (Director of Student Services).

- Resignation:

Reyes, Hugo (Bus Driver).

- Leaves of Absence:

Beem, Sandra (Instructional Aide), Lastacy, Courtney (Academic Coach).

EXHIBIT “A”, Personnel Report, is included and made a part of these minutes. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Vice President Nieto, seconded by Member Stephen to adjourn the meeting at 6:06 p.m. Motion was approved by a voice vote of members present voting 4-0.

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