Members present: Barton, Eiskant, Lampkin, Sauerwein, Todd, Eckert 

Members absent: Watkins 

 

Also present were: Superintendent Brian Mentzer, Assistant Superintendent Dustin Bilbruck, Dr. 
Jeff Dosier, Director of Alternative Education Andrea Gannon, Assistant Superintendent for 
Special Services Melissa Taylor, Director of Human Resources Marshaun Warren, Principal Josh 
Lane, and Principal Rich Mertens. 

 

The meeting link was provided to individuals who requested to attend the meeting remotely. 

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 

Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Sauerwein, to approve the minutes from the regular board 
meeting and closed session held June 15, 2020. Motion carried by the following vote on roll 
call. 

 

Ayes: Barton, Eiskant, Lampkin, Sauerwein, Todd, Eckert 

Nays: None 

 

Mr. Lampkin moved, seconded by Mr. Sauerwein, to approve the salaries in the amount of 
$1,908,113.86, bills in the amount of $3,128,953.12 and the treasurer’s report for month ending 
June 30, 2020. Motion carried by the following vote on roll call. 

 

Ayes: Barton, Eiskant, Lampkin, Sauerwein, Todd, Eckert 

Nays: None 

 

Mr. Lampkin moved, seconded by Mr. Barton, to approve legal services engagement letters from 
Guin, Mundorf LLC; Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd; and Greensfelder; and, 

 

To approve an activity account for the Belleville West club, The Next Generation. Motion 
carried by the following vote on roll call. 

 

Ayes: Barton, Eiskant, Lampkin, Sauerwein, Todd, Eckert 

Nays: None 

 

Dr. Mentzer presented the return to school plan for fall 2020. He expressed his appreciation to 
the entire staff for their efforts in preparing for the upcoming school year. The plan has been 
shared with parents, students, and staff, and a parent survey was conducted. The survey results 
indicated that 70% of our families would like students to return to school in the fall. Our district, 
in close consultation with the St. Clair County Department of Public Health, developed the 
framework for the plan. In order to operate our campuses at half student capacity, students will 
alternate between days of attending in-person instruction on campus and remote learning off 
campus. Protocols have been established for student wellness and counseling, transportation, 


PPE (masks), cafeteria procedures, technology, etc. 

 

Ms. Taylor provided information on the full remote and blended remote learning plan for fall 
2020. Students have the option to participate in full remote learning on a semester basis rather 
than attend in-person instruction with an alternating schedule. The entire course catalog will not 
be available in the full remote learning format; however, counselors and administrators will work 
with families to determine the most appropriate schedule for the students. 

 

The district organized a district level advisory group to lead the effort in addressing systemic 
racism within our district. Mrs. Warren met with the district and building level teams to work on 
a mission statement. The advisory group will create dialogue leading to action around the issues 
of racism, equity, and meeting the social and emotional needs of students and faculty of color. 

Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Lampkin, that a closed session be called at 6:29 pm. to 
discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a 
specific employee or office of the public body, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (C)(1); collective 
negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of 
employees, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2); purchase or lease of real property by the public 
body, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5); and student disciplinary cases; pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 
(c)(9). Motion carried by the following vote on roll call. 

 

Ayes: Barton, Eiskant, Lampkin, Sauerwein, Todd, Eckert 

Nays: None 

 

The board returned to open session at 6:55 pm. 

 

April SaboLay asked the board about Black Lives Matters during public participation via remote 
access. Dr. Mentzer and Mr. Lampkin responded accordingly. 

 

Mr. Eiskant moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, to approve the employment of Cheryl Tindall as a 
school nurse for the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried by the following vote on roll call. 

 

Ayes: Barton, Eiskant, Lampkin, Sauerwein, Todd, Eckert 

Nays: None 

 

Mr. Eiskant moved, seconded by Mr. Barton, to approve the employment of Johnathan 
Marchbanks as a Computer Technician for the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried by the 
following vote on roll call. 

 

Ayes: Barton, Eiskant, Lampkin, Sauerwein, Todd, Eckert 

Nays: None 

 

 


Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Lampkin, to approve the employment of the night school 
certified staff list for first semester of the 2020-2021 school year, exhibit 1. Motion carried by 
the following vote on roll call. 

 

Ayes: Barton, Eiskant, Lampkin, Sauerwein, Todd, Eckert 

Nays: None 

 

Mr. Todd moved, seconded by Mr. Eiskant, to approve the employment of the Belleville East 
and Belleville West Winter and Spring Sports and Non-Sports Co-Curricular Assignments for 
the 2020-2021 school year pending successful background checks and certification, exhibit 2. 
Motion carried by the following vote on roll call. 

 

Ayes: Barton, Eiskant, Lampkin, Sauerwein, Todd, Eckert 

Nays: None 

 

Mr. Eiskant moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, to approve the Belleville East and Belleville West 
Winter and Spring Volunteer Coaches for the 2020-2021 school year pending successful 
background checks and certification, exhibit 3. Motion carried by the following vote on roll 
call. 

 

Ayes: Barton, Eiskant, Lampkin, Sauerwein, Todd, Eckert 

Nays: None 

 

Mr. Lampkin moved, seconded by Mr. Barton, to approve the second reading and approve the 
board policy updates. Motion carried by the following vote on roll call. 

 

Ayes: Barton, Eiskant, Lampkin, Sauerwein, Todd, Eckert 

Nays: None 

 

Mr. Sauerwein moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, to adopt the resolution to approve the District’s 
re-opening plan for the 2020-2021 school year, exhibit 4. Motion carried by the following vote 
on roll call. 

 

Ayes: Barton, Eiskant, Lampkin, Sauerwein, Todd, Eckert 

Nays: None 

 

Mr. Eiskant moved, seconded by Mr. Barton, to adopt the resolution to authorize the Board of 
Education to authorize the Superintendent to temporarily amend the dress code as needed. 
Motion carried by the following vote on roll call. 

 

Ayes: Barton, Eiskant, Lampkin, Sauerwein, Todd, Eckert 

Nays: None 

 


Mr. Barton moved, seconded by Mr. Barton, to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Interfund 
Loans, exhibit 5. Motion carried by the following vote on roll call. 

 

Ayes: Barton, Eiskant, Lampkin, Sauerwein, Todd, Eckert 

Nays: None 

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:13 pm. 

 

 

 

 ___________________________ 

 President 

 

 

 

____________________________ 

 Secretary