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• Consolidated district plan — Approved. The superintendent described the consolidated plan (federal grant programs including Titles I–III and IDEA) and said board approval was required before entering budget numbers into the state system. Motion passed by board vote.

• GAPP exchange change (Germany/Chicago trip timing) — Approved. The board approved changes to the district’s Global Academic Partnership Program (GAPP) exchange, noting the German partner school and schedule shifted; the next student exchange trip by district students is expected summer 2026. Motion passed by board vote.

• Weight‑room equipment (PowerLift) — Approved. Board approved the PowerLift equipment package for the Waikol expansion, total vendor quote about $152,000; the Galesburg Athletic Booster Club pledged $30,000 and administration noted $75,000 of capital funds are available. Motion passed by board vote.

• Mail‑machine lease — Approved. The district awarded the mail‑machine lease to the incumbent vendor following a bid process; administration said the machine is needed for accounts‑payable mailings, special education notifications and certified mailings. Motion passed by board vote.

• Solar on Earth community solar subscription — Approved. The board approved a subscription under Illinois SHINES that the vendor said will apply credits to the district’s Ameren bill and provide a 20 percent discount on applied-credit dollars; administration and the vendor discussed a 180‑day cancellation clause. Motion passed by board vote.

• Two job descriptions — Approved. The board approved two updated job descriptions as presented.

• Personnel report — Approved. The board approved the personnel report as submitted.

Notes on voting: The transcript records voice and roll‑call approval for these items and multiple board members saying \"aye.\" Detailed, named roll‑call tallies were not fully recorded for each motion in the transcript; where specific vote counts were given during discussion, the board reached majority approval and motions passed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","During the meeting the board approved the consolidated district plan, a German exchange scheduling change, weight‑room equipment purchase, a mail‑machine lease, a Solar on Earth subscription, job descriptions and the personnel report; vote counts were recorded by voice/roll call and motion outcomes were approved as described.","taxTitle","Galesburg CUSD 205, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",74227,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6271427,"School board signs community solar subscription for 20% discount on electric credits",92,4487000,4579000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3029002-78efb02b47f380735c48a3a36c0bba84&start=4487&end=4579","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3029002-78efb02b47f380735c48a3a36c0bba84/thumbnail_4487000.jpg","/articles/6271427/Illinois/School-board-signs-community-solar-subscription-for-20-discount-on-electric-credits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271427-5373d81d70f14476177b1f19f0a5b317/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150980&Signature=Xe~6YokmNNhQ4XVzTf3aXVYaHwyiBs~C72lXA-Bw4OdYtigr9L69GSwFvzRPJ3q9~O1roA72OA1ZFHq3dKkzpI~zJmB9oyT1O-XCiEDaeQCxhcML8fegT4jw6bYUzmarqtmHh9imZL8u2YnaZdDwB94FsRz4i9xjtrwnOoWa1a9-rxixxT7bhtgsDDUbakgF79pN5h5gubTNUsMrJZbfs431mRyuwt6pPdIWh9unbR2v4F4GywWJ-RrQTVZTLut4fxFqUBrydQLwQfXkgOBZFfp1ZcwNPR8pK9kbNRmIub2Zoa70PqmcqYcHSgletkmLdUYg0huLhyqpOMg~xfcuaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Galesburg CUSD 205 board voted to subscribe to community solar through Solar on Earth, a move administration and the vendor said will reduce the district’s net electricity costs without an upfront capital outlay.

Nathan McCarthy of Solar on Earth explained the offer and how community solar works under Illinois SHINES and other state programs. He said the company can apply credits from a solar portfolio to the district’s Ameren electricity bill and that the district would receive a 20 percent discount on the dollar value of those applied credits. McCarthy described the financing model and said the subscription carries no capital cost for the district: \"This requires no outlay of capital for the district,\" he said.

Superintendent Dr. Asplund recommended the agreement after reviewing references and contract terms. He told the board he had been skeptical initially but was persuaded by the 180‑day cancellation clause and the vendor’s references. \"I was initially not going to do it… But then when you read closer and you see the 180‑day cancellation, you're like, well, geez,\" Dr. Asplund said.

Administration provided several figures during the discussion: the district’s current annual electricity spend was cited at about $551,000; Solar on Earth estimated credits that would be applied at about $468,600 annually and a projected district savings roughly equal to 20 percent of that credit amount (notifications during discussion referenced savings of about $7,810 per month and roughly $93,700 per year). McCarthy emphasized the subscription can be adjusted if the district later installs additional on‑site solar arrays and said a formal disclosure will be filed with Illinois SHINES prior to subscription.

Board members asked detailed questions about funding, duration and risk; questions included how the vendor is paid, how the state’s renewable‑energy framework funds projects and whether the 20 percent discount is truly guaranteed. McCarthy said the discount is guaranteed on the dollars of credits applied and explained the company’s financing relies in part on strong public credit of district subscribers, which helped the vendor secure better project financing and pass savings to subscribers.

The board approved the motion to enter the subscription agreement. Administration plans to file requisite disclosure documents with Illinois SHINES and to monitor any effect on the district's current power purchase agreements.

Ending: District staff said the subscription will not alter existing on‑site solar arrangements and that they will return to the board with final paperwork and a schedule when subscription begins.","Galesburg CUSD 205 approved a 20% discounted community solar subscription through Solar on Earth under Illinois SHINES rules; administration said the arrangement carries no upfront cost, can be downsized if the district installs additional on‑site solar and includes a 180‑day cancellation provision.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6271432,"Board approves $152,000 weight‑room equipment purchase; boosters pledge $30,000",542,3565000,4107000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3029002-78efb02b47f380735c48a3a36c0bba84&start=3565&end=4107","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3029002-78efb02b47f380735c48a3a36c0bba84/thumbnail_3565000.jpg","/articles/6271432/Illinois/Board-approves-152000-weightroom-equipment-purchase-boosters-pledge-30000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271432-e9abcee7b0c4eab13006f8741793aaa4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150980&Signature=i--0V7bmdPYo1zhSJwKxNZk2No2gDBNULB5ECZneAbus3Mw2nDrLOcKCTcnE~ch539kSI7uMV6OPutM~wFy5U212nekCM8FWasTIs8oUrEhVe9QL4YZU0uiE4MpTMvWORZvySszyAzjMDglVESdSw--DBKYcExPkB1LuKiRRs1PVYOXwBAhIyeZmvUUtxx3AWlirgnujfzrLBTlUZwZuoPWAToSHXwVpFuEbeUEps63puSmtMYiQdqiE-~CI18lLPPzbu97txD5WAjkdELd2t-qwlvtzEGZrtwegbTrrQ5TKgZfkzHhP-OgS8lq4jYuJE9dV8-tbbWD1P5MLXB~6Og__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Galesburg CUSD 205 Board of Education voted to approve purchase of new weight‑room equipment from vendor PowerLift to outfit space in the district’s new Waikol expansion, using a mix of pledged booster funds and district capital reserves.

Athletics and facilities presenter Mr. Young told the board the current weight room had outdated and worn equipment and that the PowerLift proposal would replace racks, bars and storage and expand capacity: \"These include many extras on the equipment, bands which are important for our younger students,\" he said, describing safety and durability features. The quoted vendor plan showed an estimated total price of about $152,000 for the free‑weight package; the Galesburg Athletic Booster Club pledged $30,000 toward the purchase. Administration said $75,000 in capital‑project funds and other district reserves are also available to cover remaining costs if fundraising falls short.

The approved package includes eight combo power racks (16 lifting stations), 16 benches, 384 urethane bumper plates, safety squat bars, power blocks (adjustable dumbbells) and storage. Delivery and installation were quoted at 18–20 weeks; the vendor provides a lifetime warranty on frame components and a five‑year warranty on moving parts.

Board members asked about long‑term maintenance and warranties. Mr. Young said annual capital‑project funds would cover ongoing maintenance and pointed to the equipment’s heavy‑duty construction as a reason to expect a longer service life than the district’s current, largely aged machines.

Administration said the cardio equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, bikes) is a separate funding conversation and that local partners — including OSF and the YMCA — were being approached for possible donations or matching support. The board approved the motion to purchase following those presentations; administration said it will return with a separate plan for cardio equipment and noted that the gym spaces are expected to be heavily used from early morning to evening.

Ending: Installation timeline and fundraising updates will be reported to the board as the district secures vendor scheduling and contributions.","The board approved a contract to outfit a new high‑school weight room with PowerLift equipment, with fundraising and capital reserves expected to cover the $152,000 price tag; administration said the cardio area will be considered separately.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6271437,"Galesburg students honored for spelling, athletics, academics at board meeting",84,360000,444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3029002-78efb02b47f380735c48a3a36c0bba84&start=360&end=444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3029002-78efb02b47f380735c48a3a36c0bba84/thumbnail_360000.jpg","/articles/6271437/Illinois/Galesburg-students-honored-for-spelling-athletics-academics-at-board-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271437-920a8d08a8c09856e30ce233c8c53533/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150980&Signature=bk5aT9LPOaO6YfPkVUbbvDVL4-E9oto2OV5HzLhahoIOZkMcIkxN~NSQVz4N8AnJsAGRZGYtpG480wymfpBw3kNVvuK-U6AXoUlOkibkUQTyP7WhuL5TFRyNpau9axSxSarKoFvMwKvHU18~qjuURltw8fDYJE1IZNYU0~owJ9P2GzkYnRvxyg4HanWWgQzqScPM128lj2aaGvsdMi6K-Q6cJYbaPDl794uOMowoc77HifqiGKO5w~Sr1AtH9KAHuqD2AHOSB9e30ObfAo3DU91xV0hnxSuoHd~UmjkgA0TPOAFqEKztHWu1dldg-9iD7S~KQKy51VQCZKorzeEDOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Galesburg CUSD 205 on Monday recognized dozens of students and several coaches for regional and state qualifications in events ranging from a regional spelling bee to state wrestling, swimming and scholastic bowl competition, and district leaders presented academic-growth and student-support updates.

The recognitions opened the public portion of the board meeting. Jenny Breedermeier and a district staff member identified students who advanced from local contests to a regional spelling bee at Augustana College; second‑through eighth‑grade participants were named and the board and audience applauded Aisley Burkhart, a regional runner‑up. \"She studies so hard and the work she put into it is truly a testament of the success that she receives,\" a staff member said in praise of Burkhart.

Athletic coaches highlighted state qualifiers. Ray and Tammy Qualls introduced junior swimmer and state qualifier Lily Furrow, noting she was a three‑time qualifier and the Western Big 6 \"most valuable athlete\" as voted by coaches. Girls wrestling coach Ryan Chip, speaking about first‑year varsity competitor Elliana, said, \"We don't lose, we learn,\" and described how the athlete adjusted after sectional losses to reach the state tournament. Boys wrestling coach Greg Leibach recounted three state qualifiers and key postseason wins by Josiah, Anthony Miquala and Larry Randolph, and noted specific match moments that clinched state berths.

Diving and swimming accomplishments were also noted: coach Ray Qualls and Tammy Qualls described diver Chase Parcel advancing to state and several relay and individual swims that set or matched school‑best times. Scholastic Bowl coaches Eric Spindler and another coach said the team reached state for a second consecutive year and won the conference tournament and regionals.

District academic and behavior presentations followed the recognitions. Assistant principals and instructional leaders reported winter-to-winter growth in math and reading cohorts and described new common writing assessments in science and social studies. The district’s student behavior committee — represented by Tina Imes and Carrie Cooper — outlined goals to align behavior expectations across grade levels, increase family communications documented in the Branching Minds system and implement CHAMPS behavior matrices in 7–12 for next school year. Imes said the district reached 84 percent documented family communication through Branching Minds this year and aims for 100 percent next year.

Student Council representative Andy previewed upcoming student events including a boys volleyball tournament April 15, Hope Week and the Glow Run, a senior blood drive May 9, and teacher‑appreciation activities in early May.

The meeting closed after public comment and routine business; several board members thanked students, staff and families. The board will hold its reorganizational meeting April 29 and the next regular meeting on May 12.

Ending: Board members and administrators urged continued community support for student activities and noted the district’s focus on predictable behavior expectations and aligned academics going into next school year.","The Galesburg CUSD 205 Board of Education recognized students and coaches for regional and state-level achievements across spelling, swimming, wrestling, diving, scholastic bowl and other activities, and received academic and student-support updates from district staff.","actionData","errors"]

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