Prairie Grove Consolidated School District 46 Board of Education met May 2.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
The Mission of Prairie Grove Consolidated School District 46, in partnership with parents and
the community, is to cultivate lifelong learners as they empower themselves to be compassionate
and progressive students, citizens and leaders of the world.
Our Vision is “Inspiring Excellence.”
Joe Ricciardi called the Special Board of Education meeting to order on May 2, 2017 at 6:00
p.m. with the following Board members present:
Anna Olas, Margaret Ponga, Joe Ricciardi, Steve Sebastian, Khushali Shah
Absent: Laura Barker and Barclay Butler
Quorum Present
Also present: Kevin Werner, CSBO; Joan McAvoy, Ryan Noonan, Sherry Bennett, Mary and
Don Noonan, Paulina Levy, Kathy Krepel, Sue Peterson, and Trish Meyers
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
Public Comments
Sue Peterson, former parent, former employee, and taxpayer, wanted to thank Laura Barker and
Margaret Ponga for serving on the Board of Education for four years. She wanted to thank them
for their time, hard work and dedication to Prairie Grove School District 46.
Review of Results
President Ricciardi reviewed results of the April 4, 2017 School Board Election. There were four
vacant seats, the canvassed results were published on April 20, 2017. Steve Sebastian, Ryan
Noonan, Sherry Bennett and Anna Olas are the new Board Members for Prairie Grove School
District.
Motion to Incorporate the Names of the Official Winners of the April 4, 2017 Election
into the Official Minutes of the Board of Education
Motion: Khushali Shah moved, seconded by Joe Ricciardi to incorporate Sherry Bennett,
Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, and Steve Sebastian as the official winners of the April 4, 2017
election into the official minutes of the Board of Education.
Board discussion: Board member Ponga wanted to share some thoughts regarding her time here
at Prairie Grove. She has been part of the Prairie Grove community since 2003 and has many
memories of the school. Memories of teachers, of accomplishments around the school and of her
service on the Board. This is a bittersweet time for her as her daughter will be graduating 8th
grade on June 5th.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Anna Olas, Margaret Ponga, Joe Ricciardi, Steve Sebastian, and Khushali
Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Laura Barker and Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Ponga left Board table.
Following the motion to incorporate the winners, the current Board President, Joe Ricciardi,
relinquished the position of Board President.
Mrs. Bennett and Mr. Noonan are seated at the table.
Motion to Appoint President Pro Tem
Kevin Werner asked for a Motion to appoint Joe Ricciardi President Pro Tem.
Motion: Khushali Shah moved, seconded by Anna Olas to appoint Joe Ricciardi President Pro Tem.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
President Pro Tem takes over meeting.
Motion to Appoint Secretary Pro Tem
President Pro Tem asked for a motion to Appoint Ryan Noonan Secretary Pro Tem.
Motion: Joe Ricciardi moved, seconded by Khushali Shah to appoint Ryan Noonan Secretary
Pro Tem.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
Motion to adjourn (sine Die” for the purpose of reorganization)
President Pro Tem asked for a Motion to adjourn at 6:10 p.m. sine Die for the purpose of
reorganization.
Motion: Khushali Shah moved, seconded by Anna olas to adjourn at 6:10 p.m. sine Die for
the purpose of reorganization.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
Board took a break.
Reorganization of New Board
Motion to reopen the meeting and reorganize the Board.
Motion: Khushali Shah moved, second by Steve Sebastian to reopen the meeting and
reorganize the Board at 6:35 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
Call to Order by President Pro Tem
Motion to seat the new members of the Board
Motion: Khushali Shah moved, seconded by Joe Ricciardi to seat the new members of the
Board.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
Administration of the Oath of Office
Kevin Werner administered the Oath of Office to the new Board members.
New Board members accept a copy of the Code of Conduct as read by the President Pro-Tem
and Foundational Principles of Effective Governance
The new Board members have a copy in their folder to read the Code of Conduct and
Foundational principles of Effective Governance.
Roll Call of New Board
The Board members seated before us have complied with the Illinois State election laws and are
declared official members of the Prairie Grove Consolidated District #46 Board of Education.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
Motion to open the floor to nominations for the position of President.
(Following the election of the Board President, the President Pro Tem will relinquish the position
to the Board President)
President Pro Tem asks for nominations for the position of Board President. Khushali Shah
nominated Joe Ricciardi There were no further nominations, nominations for the Office of
President are closed.
Motion: Anna Olas moved, seconded by Steve Sebastian to elect Joe Ricciardi for Board
President.
Board discussion:
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
New President: Joe Ricciardi
Motion to open the floor to nominations for the position of Vice President
Board President asks for nominations for the position of Board Vice President. Ryan Noonan
nominated Khushali Shah for Vice President. There were no further nominations, nominations
for the Office of Vice President are closed.
Motion: Anna Olas moved, seconded by Sherry Bennett to elect Khushali Shah for Board
Vice President.
Board discussion: None
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
Motion to open the floor to nominations for the position of Board Secretary
Board President asks for nominations for the position of Board Secretary. Khushali Shah
nominated Ryan Noonan for Board Secretary. There were no further nominations, nominations
for the Office of Board Secretary are closed.
Motion: Anna Olas moved, seconded by Joe Ricciardi to elect Ryan Noonan ad Board
Secretary.
Board discussion: None
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
Discussion/Approval of Board payment of $500 to Board Secretary
Board discussion: Ryan Noonan having accepted the position of Board Secretary wishes to
waive the $500 stipend.
Board discussion: History on waiving the fee. In past, has either just been waived or it was
given to a specific purpose at the school.
Amended to waive the $500 stipend for Board Secretary at this time.
Board discussion: None
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
Motion to adopt the annual schedule of regular meeting dates and times.
Motion: Khushali Shah moved, seconded by Anna Olas to adopt the annual schedule of
regular meeting dates and times.
Board discussion: None
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
Motion to appoint the Sedom Governing Board of Director’s Representative
Board President asks for nominations for the appointment of Sedom Governing Board of
Director’s Representative. Khushali Shah nominates Anna Olas. There were no further
nominations, nominations for the appointment of Sedom Governing Board of Director’s
Representative are closed.
Motion: Khushali Shah moved, seconded by Joe Ricciardi to appoint Anna Olas as the
Sedom Governing Board of Director’s Representative.
Board discussion: None
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
Motion to adopt a Resolution for Board Member Development and Training
MOTION: Anna Olas moved, seconded by Khushali Shah to adopt a Resolution for Board
Member Development Training.
Board discussion: None
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
Motion to Appoint a Recording Secretary
Motion: Anna Olas moved, seconded by Sherry Bennett to re-appoint Joan McAvoy as
Recording Secretary.
Board discussion: Do you want to accept - yes.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
Motion to appoint Illinois Association of School Boards Delegate to Delegate
Assembly and IASB Governing Board Representative
Board President asks for nominations for the appointment of Illinois Association of School
Boards Delegate to Delegate Assembly and IASB Governing Board Representative.
Khushali Shah nominates Ryan Noonan. There were no further nominations, nominations for the
appointment of Illinois Association of School Boards Delegate to General Assembly and IASB
Governing Board Representative.
Motion: Khushali Shah moved, seconded by Joe Ricciardi to appoint Ryan Noonan to the
Illinois Association of School Boards as Delegate to be Delegate Assembly of the IASB
Governing Board.
Board discussion: None
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
Floor open for discussion. No discussion
Adjournment
Khushali Shah moved, seconded by Joe Ricciardi to adjourn at 6:40 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Sherry Bennett, Ryan Noonan, Anna Olas, Joe Ricciardi, Steve
Sebastian, and Khushali Shah
Nays: 0
Absent: Barclay Butler
Motion Passed
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