Monday, August 18, 2025

Robinson CUSD#2 Board of Education
Meeting
Monday, August 18, 2025 5:30 PM Central
Robinson CUSD#2 District Office
1301 North Allen Street
Robinson, IL 62454

 

  1. Call to Order and Pledge
    The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M.

  2. Roll Call and Recognition of Guests
    Kyle Klier - Superintendent
    Kasey Robinson - WES Principal
    Bob Coffman - LGS Principal
    Craig Beals - NMS Principal
    Jamie Schultz - RHS Principal
    Jamie Rains - Special Services Director
    Jason Stark — Director of District Operations

    OTHERS ATTENDING:

    Allison Reinoehl - School Board Secretary
    Susan Trimble - CUSD #2 Treasurer
    Nicole Wilson - CUSD # 2 Personnel Director
    Tahnee Dunlap - CUSD #2 Accounts Payable/Payroll
    Randy Harrison - News Media
    Sarah Hemrich and Mindy Evans - CUTEA Representative
    Mike Vezzetti - Investments
    Scott Burge - Farnsworth

  3. Public Comments and CUTEA Comments
    Public Comments: None
    CUTEA: Sarah Hemrich and Mindy Evans will be co-presidents this year. The Friday start date for school opening this year has been a great experience for the teachers and students overall. Looking forward to a great year.

  4. Consent Agenda
    Motion to approve all items as presented in the consent agenda. This motion, made by Rich and seconded by Knoblett, Carried.
    Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
    Yea: 7, Nay: 0
    1. Approval of Minutes
    2. Payroll and Bill List
    3. Financial Reports
    4. Attendance Reports
    5. Old Business
      1. Consideration to approve board policy updates recommended in PRESS issues 118 and 119.
    6. New Business
      1. Consideration to approve resolution to transfer funds from Education Fund to Debt Service Fund for the FY2024 ISBE Technology Loan.
      2. Consideration to approve resolution to transfer funds from Education Fund to Debt Service Fund for the FY2025 Technology Loan.
      3. Consideration to approve resolution to transfer funds from Education Fund to Debt Service Fund for the copier lease agreement.
      4. Consideration to approve application for the FY26 ISBE Technology Loan for grades K-8.
      5. Consideration to approve Annual School Bus Safety Hazard Zones as required by ISBE.
    7. Personnel
      1. Employments
      2. Transfers
      3. Resignations
      4. Retirements
      5. Leaves of Absence

  5. Old Business

  6. New Business
    1. Presentation by Studio Capital Management regarding the district's investment performance for FY25.
    2. Presentation and discussion of the preliminary district budget for FY26.
    3. Recommendation to set date and time for FY26 Budget Hearing.
      Motion to set date and time for FY26 Budget Hearing. This motion, made by Rosborough and seconded by Sandiford, Carried.
      Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
      Yea: 7, Nay: 0

  7. Administrator Reports and Board Vision & Goals Updates
    Klier: Last minute change for district wide institute day. It was held at Highland Church of Christ due to the AC not working at RHS.

    LGS: Thanks the custodial team, paint crew, and secretaries for getting the school ready this summer.

    RHS: Staff was flexible and amazing despite the AC not working. This Saturday is Meet the Maroons with events starting at 4 P.M.

    Rains: wanted to thank Highland too, since they let them host their paraprofessional meeting at the church. Processing move ins and move outs for students with IEPs.

    NMS: Great start to the school year, thanks to Scott Rawlings and all he does helping with the heat and our students to keep them safe.

    WES: Off to a good start. Open houses were well attended and we also wanted to thank the PTO for their support. Despite the changes to the outside of the building, things are working and getting students started on time in the mornings with drop off.

    Stark: WES they are forming the curbs and pouring concrete so that the new driveway can be used after Labor Day weekend. Brent was able to get the AC fixed at the high school after he assessed the situation.

    Farnsworth: Construction has started at WES and things are moving along. Hoping the weather holds out, and we can keep moving forward with it.

  8. Closed Session
    No closed session took place this meeting.

  9. Adjourn
    Motion to adjourn. This motion, made by Sandiford and seconded by Knoblett, Carried.
    Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
    Yea: 7, Nay: 0
    The meeting adjourned at 5:54 P.M.

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District Office
1301 North Allen Street
Phone: (618) 544-7511
Superintendent:
Transportation Department
1301 West Main Street
Phone: (618) 544-8715
Coordinator:
Robinson High School
2000 North Cross Street
Phone: (618) 544-9510
Principal:
Nuttall Middle School
400 West Rustic Street
Phone: (618) 544-8618
Principal:
Lincoln Grade School
301 East Poplar Street
Phone: (618) 544-3315
Principal:
Washington Elem. School
507 West Condit Street
Phone: (618) 544-2233
Principal: