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Special School Board Meeting July 13
The school board scheduled a special board meeting to discuss principals’ salaries, bids on the new school, and the 5 year plan. The special meeting of CUSD #7 was called to order at 6:00pm by board president, Mark Hayes. After Weye Scmidt seconded Dobrino’s motion to approve the agenda, the board headed into executive session.
Scroll to the end of the article to view the project budget estimate of the new elementary school.
Griffel seconded Carter’s motion to start the executive session at 6:02pm to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, legal matters and student matters. At 7:40pm, Dobrino made a motion to return open session. After the Pledge of Allegiance was repeated, the meeting began.
Personnel was first on the table. Carter made a motion, seconded by Alepra to place High School Principal Dennis Tiburzi at the appropriate salary step for FSY 2012. Under Tieman’s recommendation, the motion carried 5-2, but was opposed by Bernot and Griffel. (At this time we, The BenGil Post, cannot publish the salary amount for Dennis Tiburzi, but it will be updated as soon as we receive confirmation from administrative personnel.)
Before further action, the Board lost one member as Billy Carter left the board meeting for personal issues.
In old business, the school board reviewed bids for site grading and mine grouting as well as approved bids. 3 companies submitted bids for the site grading big package for the new elementary school. The base bid is for the school as the alternate bid is for the new alternate road route.
- Bill Ranger & Sons: $146,715 (base bid), $52,125 (alternate bid).
- J.P. Burns Excavating: $171,470 (base bid), $61,920 (alternate bid).
- Cole Excavating Services: $197,080 (base bid), $52,920 (alternate bid).
The school board then approved the base and alternation bid for site grading to Bill Ranger & Sons on a motion made by Schmidt and seconded by Griffel. After approval of the grading, the board moved to the mine grouting decision. The board received only 2 bids for this project, and again, the base bid is for the school and the alternate bid is for the alternate road route.
- Hayward Baker: $4,408,380 (base bid), $349,960 (alternate bid).
- Howard Concrete: $5,704,250 (base bid), $680,950 (alternate bid).
On a motion made by Bernot,seconded by Alepra, the school board approved the base bid to Hayward Baker and accepted the alternate bid from Hayward Baker. After the 2 main decisions, Skeans spoke to the board and local constituents. Skeans announced, “Again, we cannot garauntee that there will not be hairline cracks in the new building structure.”
New elected school board member, Peyton Bernot, then addressed the audience and fellow board members. As in our previous board article, Bernot questioned Hyde’s salary percentage. Bernot went on the clarify the context of his question and explain what he actually said since he was wickedly misquoted in one of the area’s local newspaper. “The context of my question was very simple, there were absolutely no insinuations, whatsoever, behind my question. I have never publicly or privately disputed the 7.5% figure, nor will I ever,” Bernot shared. To see Bernot’s full speech, click here.
In other business, the school board approved a trip to go to Bodgreen, Kentucky on the 23 of July at 1:00pm. The purpose of this trip is to observe building structures that will be similar to the new construction of the elementary school. The school board also postponed/tabled the discussion of the 5 year plan.
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FELONIES
Bradley W. Crane, 47 of Brighton, is charged with aiding/abetting/possession of a stolen vehicle in connection with a December 28, 2024 incident.
Donavon M. Holmes, 24 of Benld, is charged with felon in possession of a weapon in connection with a March 11 incident.
Natosha L. Michaelis, 39 of Carlinville, is charged with two counts of forgery/making/altering a document in connection with a February 10 incident.
Bradley S. Watters, 36 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery in a public place in connection with a March 12 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Anita S. Grizzle, 49 of Gillespie, is charged with unlawful possession of a knife in connection with a March 9 incident.
Tonya L. Pfeiler, 43 of Carlinville, is charged with theft control/intent (<$500) in connection with a March 1 incident.
Timothy A. Dugger, 23 of Palmyra, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with a January 29 incident.
Dalton W. Branham, 27 of Springfield, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with a January 23 and January 29 incident.
Crystal A. Holland, 50 of Carlinville, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a January 18 incident.
Bruce A. Day, 59 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with a February 13 incident.
Mark B. Bersch, 68 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with February 4 incident.
Robert D. Lindsey, 36 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to property (<$500) in connection with a March 3 incident.
Thomas W. Gray, 35 of Carlinville, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a February 26 incident.
Ronnie E. Reyes, 40 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with a March 13 incident.
TRAFFIC
Bethany E. Robinson, 27 of Carlinville, is charged with drivers license expired more than a year, passing a school bus while loading/unloading, and improper traffic lane usage in connection with a February 27 incident.
Timothy R. Galston, 46 of Harvey, is charged with driving on a revoked license and driving 11-14 mph above the limit in connection with a March 2 incident.
Hector R. Herrera Pena, 39 of Guadalupe, NL, is charged with CDL not obtained in connection with a March 4 incident.
Stephen L. Barrick, 50 of Virden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a March 2 incident.
Kyle L. Stiltz, 32 of Virden, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with a February 28 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Angela M. Berndt versus Travis E. Berndt
- Melissa K. Porter versus Kevin W. Porter
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Bunker Hill – Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill is excited to announce a rummage sale taking place on Thursday, March 20, Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22. The sale will be held at the church located at 609 East Warren Street in Bunker Hill. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to Illinois Valley Meals on Wheels in Macoupin County, a vital program that prepares and delivers over 1,500 meals daily to those in need across three counties.
Donations for the rummage sale are warmly welcomed and can be dropped off at the church’s north entrance starting Monday, March 17. Items of all kinds are appreciated, and your contributions will directly support the dedicated efforts of volunteers who ensure that nutritious meals reach our community members.
The sale will run from 4 to 8 PM on Thursday and then 8 AM to 4 PM on Friday and Saturday, making it convenient for everyone to stop by and find great deals while supporting a crucial service in our area.
For more information about the rummage sale or how to donate, please contact Jane Baker at 618-973-2666.
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FELONIES
Bryer D. Greff, 30 of Virden, is charged with retail theft (<$300) with a previous conviction in connection to a March 1 incident.
Michael J. Weaver, 34 of Carlinville, is charged with methamphetamine delivery (400<900 grams), possession of methamphetamine (400<900 grams), and felon in possession of a weapon in connection with a March 3 incident.
Patrick D. Greer, 39 of Mount Olive, is charged with burglary and theft/unauthorized control (>500<10k) in connection with a January 23 and March 3 incident .
Brian H. Duff, 50 of Alton, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (>500<10k) in connection with a January 30 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Allison S. Cisco, 18 of Carlinville, is charged with battery/causing bodily harm in connection with a March 1 incident.
Andrew C. London, 19 of Wilsonville, is charged with retail theft (<$300) in connection with a March 5 incident.
Shelby L. Veach, 23 of Staunton, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee and criminal damage to property in connection with a December 16 and December 21 incident.
Robert J. Zumwalt, 43 of Livingston, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a December 21 incident.
TRAFFIC
Andrew J. McDaniel, 56 of Littleton, CO, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a February 23 incident.
Connor E. O’Brien, 25 of Riverside, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a February 24 incident.
Anthony M. Reed, 29 of Fayette, MS, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a February 22 incident.
Patrick M. Nejmanowski, 58 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license and driving 21-25 mph above the limit in connection with a February 25 incident.
Michael A. Coates, 49 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration in connection with a February 16 incident.
Carl R. Albracht, 50 of Palmyra, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a February 25 incident.
Jessica M. Jenkins, 40 of Gillespie, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a February 24 incident.
Jason L. Peter, 48 of Carlinville, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a February 22 incident.
Matthew D. Knick, 21 of Mount Olive, is charged with driving on suspended license in connection with a February 27 incident.
Julia A. Schall, 68 of Shipman, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a February 27 incdient.
Amy N. Gomer, 39 of Shipman, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a March 4 incident.
Dalton C. Bunyard, 32 of Wood River, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a February 28 incident.
Edward Tumpach III, 33 of Hillsboro, is charged with reckless driving, improper traffic lane usage, and disregarding a traffic control device in connection with a March 5 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Neil Ringer versus Whitney Ringer
- Christina Essington versus John Essington
- Scott Huddleston versus Jessica Huddleston
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Illinois Farm Bureau to host ‘Rules for the Road’ trucking seminar in Carlinville on March 20
Zion Lutheran School to host open house on March 18 for preschool and kindergarten programs
