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Brett Berry, a North Greene High School teacher and coach, spoke to the board about ARCC, an in-school suspension program he coordinates.

Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education committed Monday night to spend upward of $90,000 to implement a new student assessment testing program and a second program to interface with students and parents, manage fee payments and manage other aspects of the school operation. Both programs should be in place and functioning before the start of the 2019-2020 school year.

In other action, after meeting in executive session for nearly three hours, the board narrowly voted to extend the contract of High School Principal Shane Owsley, and voted unanimously to extend the contracts of Middle School Principal Jill Rosentreter and Elementary Principal Angela Sandretto.

Following an extensive presentation and discussion on Skyward, an education program that manages fee payments, registration and other aspects of the academic environment, the board voted unanimously to enter into a three-year contract with the Bloomington-based company on a motion by Board President Mark Hayes, seconded by Jenni Alepra.

“I think Skyward is the way to go,” said Supt. Joe Tieman. “It’s cutting edge. It’s what most schools we contacted are using. But it does come with a hefty price tag.”

To launch Skyward locally, the district will pay $74,882 for set-up, data transfer and training. Tieman said the largest percentage of the initial fee is for training and that the contract requires district staff to participate in the training. “That’s something I’ve never seen in a contract before,” he said, adding that provision seems to demonstrate the company’s commitment to ensuring staff members are properly trained to use the program before it is implemented.

In addition to the initial fee, the district will pay $27,187 annually for the Skyward program and service.

Tieman said the pricing represents a “significant increase” over what the district has been paying for a similar but more limited program called STI, which recently was acquired by the California-based Power School company. Administrators also researched a school management program offered by Infinite Campus, based in Minnesota, before settling on Skyward as their recommendation to the board.

According to Tieman, the district currently pays $10,000 annually for STI, plus another $3,000 or $4,000 for software to manage school lunch payments which will be incorporated into the new program. He said the increase in cost will amount to about $19,000 annually.

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All three building principals were unanimous in recommending Skyward.

All three building principals were unanimous in recommending Skyward.

Middle School Principal Rosentreter said Skyward is the software of choice for surrounding school districts in Macoupin County and districts near Macoupin County. “We didn’t hear any negative comments from any Skyward users,” she said. “I have four teachers who came from Skyward-using schools and they are excited” about switching to the Skyward platform.

Once in place, the program will facilitate management of attendance reports, discipline reports and scheduling. It also will be used for processing payroll and financial reports, accepting fee payments and school lunch payments. Additionally, it will manage health information on individual students.

Program modules will provide an interface between the school district and student parents or guardians. Tieman said that among the advantages of the parent portal is an option for parents update their own contact information, reducing the possibility of encountering outdated contact information when school officials find it necessary to contact a parent. The program also will facilitate disseminating alerts to parents and guardians in the event of an emergency, schedule change or other issue.

Skyward also will enable the district to offer for the first time an option for parents and guardians to register students online in lieu of registering them in person. Elementary Principal Angela Sandretto said parents will have an option of registering in person or online, and that parents who choose to register their students in person will be “walked through” the online process so they can take advantage of that option in the future if they so desire. Ultimately, she said, the option may allow the district to reduce the number of days and time slots it offers each summer for on-site registration before the start of the school year.

Principals also cited the program’s ability to integrate with other programs the district uses including MAP (Measures of Academic Progress), a student assessment program also approved by the board Monday night.

Board member Don Dobrino worried openly about how the move toward more technology may impact the school district’s relationship with the community. “Are we losing our closeness to the community by doing this?” he asked.

“We talked about that,” Sandretto acknowledged. Parents registering students, she noted, will have the option to register their children in person or use the online system. “At this time we don’t know how many parents are going to want to take advantage of that option.”

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“Our world is becoming more data-driven,” Tieman observed.

The board unanimously approved entering into a contract for the MAP testing program at a cost of $16,000 per year on a motion by Board President Mark Hayes, seconded by Dennis Tiburzi. MAP will replace STAR, a student testing program currently used by the district at an annual cost of $14,000.

STAR, she noted, tracks student performance and growth in reading and math only while MAP provides student assessment in those areas, along with language arts, science and social studies.

Response to Intervention Coordinator Lisa Ballinger described MAP, offered by the not-for-profit Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), as far superior to STAR (Standard Test for Assessment of Reading) offered by the Renaissance Learning. STAR, she noted, tracks student performance and growth in reading and math only while MAP provides student assessment in those areas, along with language arts, science and social studies.

Moreover, MAP provides more diagnostic data to pinpoint the causes for students underperforming in specific academic areas, facilitating the development of specific teaching strategies to meet individual students’ needs. STAR can identify students who are underperforming in math and reading but MAP provides more information “when it comes to drilling down and finding the causes” for substandard student performance. Moreover, the program can assist in analyzing data to guide college preparation or career choices for students starting as early as the fifth grade.

PRINCIPALS REHIRED FOR COMING YEAR

The board voted to extend principal contracts by one year at the “appropriate salary schedule” following two executive sessions totaling about two and one-half hours. The votes came after board members met for about two and one-half hours in executive session to discuss personnel issues. The board typically meets in executive session for one hour prior to convening the open session. On Monday night, however, the pre-meeting executive session went for 90 minutes before the board convened the open session at 7:30 p.m. The board then took the unusual step of meeting again in executive session for about one hour at the conclusion of the open session.

Upon returning to open session at about 10:20 p.m., the board voted unanimously to extend Rosentreter’s contract by one year. The board voted 6-0, with Dennis Tiburzi voting “present,” to extend Sandretto’s contract by one year.

The board also voted narrowly to extend Owsley’s contract as High School Principal by one year. Board members Dobrino, Tiburzi and Alepra voted “no,” while Board President Hayes and members Weye Schmidt, Becky Hatlee and Bill Carter cast affirmative votes. Owsley, who previously served as Dean of Students and as a coach in the North Mac School District, was hired last April on a three-year contract after the board declined to renew the contract of former High School Principal Lori Emmons. No reasons were immediately given for the dissenting board members’ objections to extending Owsley’s contract.

In other personnel action, the board:

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  • Voted unanimously to post vacancies for the 2019-2020 school year for a high school science teaching position and middle school special education teaching position.
  • Unanimously voted to accept the resignation of middle school math teacher Karen White and post the position as vacant for the coming school year.
  • Voted unanimously to appoint Mary Kirk as high school yearbook sponsor for the coming school year.
  • Voted 6-1, with Dobrino voting “no,” to hire Kerri Bailey as a full-route bus driver.
  • Voted unanimously to accept the resignations of Kim Henderson as middle school Student Council sponsor and Gina Frensko as middle school cheer coach, and to post both positions as vacant for the 2019-2020 school year.
  • Voted 5-2 to accept the resignation of Tammy McCollum as a full-route bus driver and to post the position as vacant. Both Schmitt and Dobrino voted “no.”

IN-SCHOOL DETENTION PROGRAM DISCUSSION

The board took no action nor did administrators ask for action after hearing a presentation by Brett Berry, a North Greene High School teacher and coach who coordinates an in-school suspension program. The program—called ARCC, an acronym for Accountability, Repairing Harm, Community Service and Communication—is an alternative to removing students from the school setting for disciplinary purposes.

Troy Eaker, a Band of Brothers motorcycle club member, proposed to the board sponsoring a “backpack” run to collect backpacks and school supplies for students who cannot afford basic school needs.

“It keeps them in school,” Berry said, “instead of running the streets.”

Teachers refer students to Berry when students commit infractions that warrant in-school suspensions. While under Berry’s supervision, the students are required to keep up with classwork “instead of staring at the wall or reading the newspaper.” They also meet with school counselors to address behavior issues. Each student completes an “entrance form” acknowledging the behavior that landed them in detention. When they complete the detention, they complete an exit form describing how they plan to adjust their behavior in the future. The exit form also documents possible penalties for future infractions.

The program includes a community service component requiring students to pick-up litter or work with the janitorial staff.

“In our opinion, this has worked very well,” Berry said. Students in detention often are reticent about talking about problems at home or in their lives that may contribute to behavior issues, he said. “This gives them an avenue to talk to someone.”

He likened North Greene demographics to the Gillespie area and many other rural schools.

“We’re like an urban school set out in the middle of the country,” he said. “We have the meth labs, we have kids living in places with a dirt floor.” Normal discipline strategies are unlikely to work with students from such backgrounds. “They’ve been being yelled at all their lives,” he said.

Berry appeared at the invitation of High School Principal Owsley. While no request was made for the board to consider such a program locally, administrators may present a measure to hire an in-school suspension coordinator at a future meeting.

BAND OF BROTHERS

While taking no formal action, the board tentatively endorsed a proposal from the Band of Brothers motorcycle club to sponsor a “backpack” run to collect backpacks and school supplies for students who cannot afford basic school needs. Troy Eaker, speaking for the club, said club members were exposed to the idea last year in Moline, where a local motorcycle club collected three pick-up loads of backpacks and supplies during a “backpack” run.

Eaker said the club is veteran oriented and typically sponsors activities to benefit veterans and raise awareness of veterans’ issues.

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“We wanted to do something to give back to the community,” he said.

The club has tentatively set July 21 as the date for the run. Participants will donate a backpack in lieu of paying an entry fee. Backpacks and school supplies will then be donated to the school district. Eaker said Fox Channel 2 News and KSHE radio personalities have both agreed to attend and promote the event. The event also will feature food and other activities for non-cycling supporters who want to participate.

“If they don’t want to go on the run,” he said, “they can stop by” and participate by donating school supplies or a backpack.

Tieman suggested the club work with Elementary Principal Sandretto to coordinate its efforts with a similar school supply drive sponsored by the school. Eaker said one issue the club would want to work out is ensuring that the supplies it collects are offered to students free of charge. Sandretto said the school-sponsored program asks for a voluntary token donation of $3 to be used for buying supplies that may not be donated, but she said she was sure they could work out arrangements to meet the club’s conditions for free distribution.

“With everything we do, we don’t charge anything,” another representative of the club said. “It’s all free of charge. With the way the economy is these days, everyone is struggling.”

FUEL BID ACCEPTED

On a motion by Alepra, seconded by Schmidt, the board unanimously accepted a low bid from M & M Service Co. to supply fuel for the 2019-2020 academic year. The bid basically calls for the district to pay 14 cents in excess of the daily “rack price” for diesel fuel and gasoline.

M&M Services was the low bidder for gasoline and the only bidder on diesel. Sieveking, Inc. offered a bid for gasoline at a fluctuating rate of 18 cents over the daily rack price.

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Gillespie Police Report: March 17-23, 2024

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SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street in reference to child abuse.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to Madison Street and Wilson Street in reference to suspicious activity.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was out in the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a security check. 

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MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to a domestic battery. Regan M. Treadway, 22, of Hillsboro was arrested for domestic battery.

Gillespie Police Department assisted the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department with a criminal investigation.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Madison Street in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to an ordinance issue of illegal burning. Charles H. Daubman, 62, of Gillespie was issued a citation for illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer during normal patrol in the 100 block of South 7th Street in Benld noticed a trunk open on a vehicle. The officer made contact with the owners and they secured the trunk after checking it.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to illegal dumping.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory in reference to a civil standby.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to a civil standby.

The School Resource Officer called in requesting assistance in reference to a female student that had left the school.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to criminal damage to property.

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An officer was dispatched to Route 4 by the nursing home to check on a person on a bike with no lights.

An officer was dispatched to Maple Street and Route 138 in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Spruce Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a dog at large.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an animal complaint.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Logan G. Lawson, 22, of Roodhouse was issued a citation for speeding.

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An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare. David E. Schmidt, 46, of Staunton was issued citations for speeding, expired registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Spruce Street in reference to illegal parking.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Jersey Street in reference to an open line 911 call.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and LJ Avenue. Candace N. Carlen, 36, of New Douglas was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 200 block of West Oak Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious noise.

An officer was dispatched to West Dorsey Street and South Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to suspicious activity.

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An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street in reference to a medical assist.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Esha V. Bhatt, 30, of Edwardsville was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Nicole L Richey, 34, of Wilsonville was issued a citation for speeding and expired registration.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of 9th Street in Benld in reference to a suicidal subject

An officer was out with a suspicious person at Main Street and Spruce Street in Benld.

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An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Elm Street. Walter L. Vester, 29, of Gillespie was arrested on a Glenn Carbon warrant for larceny.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and LJ Avenue. Jordan L. Jett, 23, of Hillsboro was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to aggravated assault. Levi T. Kroll, 34, of Carlinville was arrested for aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, and operation of a vehicle with suspended registration.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a theft.

An officer was dispatched to LJ Avenue where multiple vehicles were parked in a no-parking zone. After multiple announcements asking them to move, two vehicles remained and received citations. Jeromy J Moore, 47, of Greenfield and Matthew E. Raffety, 52, of Bunker Hill were issued citations for parking in a no-parking zone.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a domestic battery. Mitchela P. Zbornak, 34, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a juvenile issue.

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An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Oak Street in reference to an ordinance issue for illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Oak Street in reference to a possible burglary.

The School Resource Officer called in reckless driving in the high school parking lot.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to retail theft and criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to Illinois Street and Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a loud vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to a suspicious person. 

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SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a 911 hang-up call.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Oak for a 911 untraceable call the officers checked the area and were unable to find an emergency.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.

An officer was dispatched to down wires at Dorsey Road and 1st Street in Mt. Clare. Ameren was contacted to remove the wiring.

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Gillespie Police Report: March 10-16, 2024

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SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2024

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Stephanie M. Lasica, 29, of Mt. Clare was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, and overtaking on the left lane.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to 600 block of Frey Street in reference to an assault.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Elm Street in East Gillespie. Thor S. Barnes, 43, of Forest Grove, OR was arrested for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol, and improper use of evidence of registration.

An officer was dispatched to South Main and South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Willow Street in Benld in reference to harassment by telephone.

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MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024

Gaberial A. Desherlia, 22, of Gillespie was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a suspicious item that was left by a building.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Cynthia D. Edwards, 55, of Benld was arrested for domestic battery.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm sounding.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of First Street in reference to disturbing the peace.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

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An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Street in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Osie Street in reference to a suspicious noise.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a medical assist.

Logan M. Billings, 34, of Benld was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for aggravated battery.

The officers were dispatched to 5th Street and Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious noise.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. A 16-year-old from Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.

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An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a found item left on a porch.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024

An officer dispatched to the 200 block of East Locust Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Brandon M. Lyons, 43, of Gillespie was arrested for aggravated domestic battery.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Oregon Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.

An officer was dispatched to West Maple Street and North Jersey Street in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.

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An officer assisted an Alderman with an Ordinance issue in the 100 block of Henry Street.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024

An officer was dispatched to 200 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a violation of an order of protection.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Spruce Street and 5th Street in Benld. Dallas W. Richardson, 29, of Benld was arrested for improper use of evidence of registration and expired registration.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Hard Road in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to LJ Avenue and Broadway Street in reference to illegal parking.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal trespass to property.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024

An officer was approached by a female in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare and reported suspicious behavior.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Charles Street in reference to a medical assist.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street in reference to a security check.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Dorsey Street in reference to the violation of an order of protection.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Mor Street in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious person.

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An officer was out in the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld to speak with a male in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an ordinance issue of illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 500 block of Horizon Street.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a suspicious noise.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Broadway Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.

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An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 700 block of Frey Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to a domestic. David L. Clark, 31, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of South Macoupin Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in reference to traffic control.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of South Street

An officer was out at Madison Street and Spruce Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to juvenile issues.

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Gillespie Police Report: March 3-9, 2024

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SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the Benld Sports Center Complex in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 600 block of Olive Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Second Street in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a house check.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Hard Road in Benld in reference to dogs at large.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to a 911 open line. The officer checked the area and discovered it was a child playing with the phone.

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An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Ave and Main Street in Benld. Christy L. Williams, 39, of Bunker Hill was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 15000 block of Harmony Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to a 911 call.

MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of Maple Street in reference to assistance with a suicidal subject.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Broadway in reference to a domestic battery. Lee A. Pollard, 23, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to harassment by electronic communication.

An officer spoke with a female in the 100 block of Cahokia Street in Benld in reference to a juvenile runaway.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue and to recover property.

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An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Ave in reference to improper parking.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street in reference to an ordinance issue.

An officer was dispatched to Route 138 and Benld Cemetery in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Broadway Street and Francis Street in reference to a traffic crash/hit-and-run.

An officer was out on Handy Street and Easton Street in reference to a motorist assist and property damage.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property and harassment.

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An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to domestic trouble and juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Clark Street in reference to a hit-and-run.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to harassment in the 200 block of South 2nd Street in Benld.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Ave in East Gillespie in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Dollar General in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person walking in the roadway.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Ave in reference to improper parking.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Hard Road in Benld for unwanted solicitors.

An officer was out in the 600 block of Edwards Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.

An officer was dispatched to Easton Street and Handy Street in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to Central Ave and Route 4 in Benld in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to a juvenile issue.

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An officer was dispatched to Henrietta Street and Green Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.

An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Route 4 in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Ave in reference to improper parking.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Ave in East Gillespie. Elizabeth A. Knight, 54, of Washington was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the area of East Easton and South Second Street for smoke coming from under a bridge.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to fraud.

An officer met with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to the return of found property.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to property.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a 911 hang-up call.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street for a vehicle complaint. Tammy M. Dunn, 53, of Gillespie was issued a citation for illegal squealing/screeching of tires.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Broadway Street in reference to a civil standby.

An officer was out at Park Street and Pine Street in Benld in reference to a trailer truck stuck under the train trestle. Chase E. Schultz, 21, of New Baden was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic device.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a suspicious person in the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to a 911 open line. Once an officer arrived on scene, they discovered it to be a misdial.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to assistance in removing an intoxicated subject.

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An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an intoxicated female.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Jersey Street and Spruce Street in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to cyber-bullying.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to theft and aggravated assault.

An officer was dispatched to South 8th Street and Central Ave in Benld in reference to reckless driving.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud.

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An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a dog at large.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker in reference to a juvenile issue.

Tammy M. Dunn, 53, of Gillespie was issued a citation for illegal squealing/screeching of tires.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln in Eagarville in reference to a well-being check.

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An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Henry Street in reference to a domestic dispute and child custody issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

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Halli L. Thompson, 23, of Benld was arrested on a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear while driving while their license was suspended.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Ave and Main Street in Benld.  Heaven L. Kopsie, 31, of Benld for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in reference to an accidental 911 misdial.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of South Macoupin Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Berry Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Central Ave in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Central Ave in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances

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An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was out at Oak Street and Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.

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