April 15, 2026 Regular Meeting

Written By John Gorecki

Meeting Video

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order

President Stephanie Guerrero called the April meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Board members present were: Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.

Administration

Also present: Superintendent Jonathan Field, Sangamon Valley High School Principal Kyline Burge,Sangamon Valley Middle School Principal Jonathan Downing, and Sangamon Valley Intermediate School Principal Kristina Sommer.

Pledge to the Flag

Mrs. Sommer led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Visitors

President Stephanie Guerrero recognized and welcomed the visitors.  Visitors present were: Sarah VanKirkley

Sarah VanKirkley addressed the Board.

Closed Session

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:02 p.m. for the reasons stated on the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Closed Session Adjournment

Jessica Browning moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 6:40 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.  

Closed Session Minutes

Jessica Browning moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to accept the closed session minutes as read in closed session. Board member Matt Wood was out of the room and not present for the vote. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. Motion carried.

Retirement

Martha Leeper moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to accept the irrevocable letter of retirement of Susan Pierson effective at the end of the 2029-2030 school year. Board member Matt Wood was out of the room and not present for the vote. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell,  Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. Motion carried.

Termination

Lori Campbell moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to terminate Jason Knobloch as an at-will benefited maintenance worker effective April 1, 2026. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to employ Alex Reimer for summer maintenance effective May 26, 2026. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Employment

Jessica Browning moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to employ Adina Dingman for part-time summer maintenance effective May 26, 2026. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Employment

Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to employ Carl Spath for summer maintenance effective May 26, 2026. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Employment

Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to employ Kennedi Knackmuhs for summer maintenance effective May 26, 2026. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Josh Hilbert moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to employ Caleb Wood for summer maintenance effective May 26, 2026. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. Abstain: Matt Wood. Motion carried.

Employment

Lori Campbell moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to employ Stacy Marksberry for summer maintenance effective May 26, 2026. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to employ Kyline Burge for summer maintenance effective May 26, 2026. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to employ Alex Smith as an at-will nonbenefited bus monitor effective immediately. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Non-Certified Salary Schedule

Jeff Stahl moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to accept the non-certified salary schedule for FY26-27 as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Transportation Director

Jessica Browning moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to enter into a 3-year successor contract for an at-will benefited Transportation Director with Christopher Faust as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

Jessica Browning moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

IASB Update

Stephanie Guerrero presented the Board with an IASB update.

Building Updates

Building Principals presented updates to the Board.

Employment

Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to employ James Marksberry for summer maintenance effective May 26, 2026. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Superintendent’s Updates

Dr. Field discussed the following item with the Board:

  • Bus Barn/other facilities update

  • Illiopolis Town Clean Up, June 6th

  • Racino Update

  • Fridge Replacement Illiopolis Campus

  • Student Safety and Well-being Update

Annual Financial Report

Martha Leeper moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to approve the FY25 Annual Financial Report from KEB as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Summer Work Projects

Jessica Browning moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to approve the Summer work projects as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Parental Involvement Policy

Josh Hilbert moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to approve the FY26 Parental Involvement Policy as it pertains to Consolidated District Plan as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Consolidated District Plan

Stephanie Guerrero moved and Martha Leeper moved to approve the FY26 Consolidated District Plan as it pertains to Federal Grant Funding as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Evergreen FS

Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to award the diesel fuel, unleaded fuel, and propane bids to Evergreen FS for the 2026-2027 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Hutchins Excavating

Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to award a bid to Hutchins Excavating to install a sidewalk at SVHS at a cost to the district not to exceed $13,500.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

IESA Membership

Jessica Browning moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to approve the renewal of our IESA Membership for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $1,440. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

MS Boys Track

Stephanie Guerrero moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to approve the renewal of a Middle School Boys’ Track co-op with Tri City to begin the 2026-2027 school year.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

MS Girls Track

Jeff Stahl moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to approve the renewal of a Middle School Girls’ Track co-op with Tri City to begin the 2026-2027 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

MS Boys Baseball

Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to approve the renewal of a Middle School Boys’ Baseball co-op with Tri City to begin the 2026-2027 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Shotput and Discus Pads

Martha Leeper moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to approve the installation of shotput and discus pads at district campuses at no cost to the district. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Sangamon Valley JFL

Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to allow Sangamon Valley JFL the use of district facilities for their upcoming season, pending completion of district facilities-use request and proof of insurance. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Installment Purchase Agreement

Matt Wood moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to approve a resolution authorizing and providing for an Installment Purchase Agreement for the purpose of paying the cost of purchasing real or personal property, or both, in and for the District, and for the issue of $615,000 Taxable General Obligation Debt Certificates (Limited Tax), Series 2026A, of the District evidencing the rights to payment under said Agreement, providing for the security for and means of payment under said Agreement of said Certificates, and authorizing the sale of said Certificates to the purchaser thereof. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Adjournment

Jeff Stahl moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m.  All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Meeting Agenda

  1. Call to Order

  2. Roll Call

  3. Pledge to the Flag

  4. Recognition of Visitors

  5. Closed Session

  6. Personnel

    1. Retirement

      1. Elementary teacher

    2. Terminations

      1. At-will benefited maintenance worker

    3. Employment

      1. Summer workers

      2. At-will nonbenefited bus monitor

      3. 2026-2027 non-certified salary schedule

      4. At-will Transportation Director contract

  7. Consent Agenda

    1. Approval of minutes

    2. Payment of bills

    3. Treasurer’s report

  8. IASB Report — President Guerrero

  9. Building Reports — Principals

  10. Superintendent’s Report

    1. Bus Barn/Facilities update

    2. Illiopolis Town Cleanup, June 6

    3. Racino Update

    4. Fridge replacement at Illiopolis campus

    5. Student Safety and Well-Being Update

  11. New Business

    1. Annual financial report

    2. Summer work projects

    3. Parental Involvement Policy (as it pertains to Consolidated District Plan)

    4. Consolidated District Plan (as it pertains to Federal Grants)

    5. Award bids for 2026-2027 diesel, unleaded, and propane

    6. HS sidewalk build

    7. 26-27 IESA Membership

    8. MS boys track and field cooperative agreement

    9. MS girls track and field cooperative agreement

    10. MS Boys’ Baseball cooperative agreement

    11. Approval of shotput and discus pad construction at SVHS

    12. JFL facilities use agreement

    13. Consideration and action on a resolution authorizing purchasing real or personal property, or both, in and for the District, and for the issue of $615,000

    14. Consideration and action to enter into a contract for transportation consultation services

  12. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM

  13. Adjournment

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