May 2017 School Board Minutes

Link to Video of May 17, 2017 Board of Education Meeting:  https://vimeo.com/218489898

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD MAY 17, 2017

The regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Education of School District 165 was held in the Cafeteria of Carbondale Community High School, 1301 East Walnut Street, Carbondale, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. 

Upon roll call, the following members were present:

Kathy Booziotis          Julie VanWinkle
Linda Flowers             Brian Woodard

The following members were absent:

Brad Cole                    Francis Tsung
Joe Hudgins

Also present:

Stephen Murphy         Daniel Booth
Donna Fager               Stephanie Finke                     

President Woodard declared a quorum present and the regular scheduled meeting of May 17, 2017, was called to order.

Approval of Minutes:  Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Flowers, to approve the minutes of the regular scheduled meeting and executive session of April 20, 2017. Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, VanWinkle and Woodard voted yes.  Nay, none. Motion carried.

Old Business: There were no old business items.

2017 Graduation Ceremony: Superintendent Murphy reminded everyone of the 2017 Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. at the SIU Arena. 

IPA Asst. Principal of the Year: Terica Doyle was named Illinois Principal Association Assistant Principal of the Year.

2017 CCHSEA Teacher of the Year: Krystal Emrick was selected as the 2017 CCHSEA Teacher of the Year.

Social Studies Department Presentation: Stephanie Finke, Assistant Principal/Social Studies Department Chair, did a presentation for the Board regarding the activities of her department and the recent trip the students took to Washington, DC.

Mike Butler, Social Studies Teacher, advised the Board of the success his students had at the recent National History Day competition.

Public Comments: Carlton Smith commended Stephanie Finke on her activities with students who attended the Washington DC trip.  He advised the Board that he had arranged for the students to visit the Old Guard while they were there.

Mr. Smith requested the Board to schedule the monthly Board of Education meetings on dates that did not conflict with the dates of any meetings being conducted by other public bodies.

President Woodard thanked Mr. Smith for his comments and advised him his comments would be taken under advisement.

Payment of Bills: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to pay the remaining bills for the month of April, 2017; and, those available for payment for the month of May, 2017. Roll call:  Flowers, VanWinkle, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes.  Nay, none.  Motion carried.

2017 Summer Enrichment Program: The Board received information regarding the 2017 Summer Enrichment Program.

Permission to Bid 2017-18 Milk and Bread Products: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Flowers, to bid milk and bread products for the 2017-18 school year.  Roll call:  VanWinkle, Woodard, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none.  Motion carried.

2017-18 Employee Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Renewal Premiums: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the renewal premiums from Blue Cross/Blue Shield and ISEBC/Sun Life for the 2017-18 employee health, dental and vision insurance as presented. Roll call:  Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Working Cash Abatement Authorization Resolution: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Flowers, to approve the Resolution to Abate $215,000.00 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund as presented. Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, VanWinkle and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none.  Motion carried.

Resolution to Permanently Transfer FY17 Interest Earned in Working Cash Fund to Education Fund: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the Resolution to Permanently Transfer $10,000.00 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund.  Roll call:  Flowers, VanWinkle, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes.  Nay, none.  Motion carried.

Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Individual Procurement Cards: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by VanWinkle, to approve the Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Individual Procurement Cards. Roll call: VanWinkle, Woodard, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2017-18 Annual COPE Safe Schools Program Intergovernmental Agreement: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the 2017-18 Annual Intergovernmental Agreement for School Districts Alexander-Jackson -Perry-Pulaski-Union Regional Office of Education COPE Safe Schools Program as presented. Roll call:  Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2017-18 Annual Project SOAR Alternative Educational Program Intergovernmental Agreement: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Flowers, to approve the 2017-18 Annual Intergovernmental Agreement for School Districts Jackson-Perry Regional Office of Education Project SOAR Alternative Educational Program as presented.  Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, VanWinkle and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

IASB PRESS Issue 92 and Issue 94 Board Policy Manual Updates Second Reading—Adoption: Motion by VanWinkle, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the IASB PRESS Issue 92 and Issue 94 Board Policy Manual updates as presented except for Policy 7:270, Administering Medicines to Students.  Roll call: Flowers, VanWinkle, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Executive Session: There was no executive session.

Retirement: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by VanWinkle, to accept the retirement of Karmen Gibbs (Hall Monitor) effective at the end of the 2016-17 school year as presented.  Roll call: VanWinkle, Woodard, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment Transfer: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the transfer of Rannetta Halteman from the Secretary to the Counseling Department position to the Faculty Secretary position effective July 10, 2017, at her current rate of pay. Roll call: Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of Personnel

a. 2016-17 Summer School Personnel: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to employ the following 2016-17 summer school personnel as presented subject to final enrollment numbers:

Driver Education Classroom Instruction--May 30 - June 23, 2017 (76 Hours)--Personnel:  Kim Wheeler

Driver Education Behind-the-Wheel Instruction--Personnel: Krystal Emrick, Jeff Hansen, Greg Storm and Kim Wheeler

Monitor Personnel--May 30 - June 30, 2017--Personnel: Andrew Smith

Summer Enrichment Program--May 30 - June 30, 2017-- Personnel: Stephen Arvanis, Brenda Berg, Cheryl Drue, Tarrie Dullum, Betsy Geiselman, Andrew Gwinup, Terri Goodin, Tammy Helvey, Sandra Jordan, Jennifer Kennedy, Conor Kocher, Meredith Lipe, Justin Merriman, Bryan Dunn, Cara Polczynski, Dallas Terry, Jenna Jamieson, Meriam Lahlou, Erriel Wolters, Karen Gibson, Isaac Fletcher, Brad Walker, Kelly Downes, Candice Burnom, Gary Rodvelt, Tracie Shackles, Paul Decker, Katie Vieceli, Marcy Morris, Sharon Lorinskas, Ashley Ziegler and Gloria Jones.

Roll call:  Booziotis, Flowers, VanWinkle and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none.  Motion carried.

b. 2017-18 Personnel: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Flowers, to employ the following 2017-18 personnel as presented:

1.  Secretary to the Special Education Director--Vonda Hill, Secretary to the Special Education Director, effective June 12, 2017, at the rate of $12.11 per hour for the 2017-18 school year. This is a full-time 12-month position.

2.  Teaching Personnel

a.  Melanie Nelson, full-time CTE Health Occupations Teacher. Ms. Nelson’s education and experience will place her at Line 1, Column BA/BS on the Teacher Salary Schedule ($44,260.00).

b.  Joshua Taylor, full-time English Teacher. Mr. Taylor’s education and experience will place him at Line .5, Column BA/BS+12 on the Teacher Salary Schedule ($45,114.00).

c.  Jane Rendon, part-time (3/6-time) Foreign Language-Spanish Teacher. Ms. Rendon’s education and experience will place her at Line 5.5, Column BA/BS+24 prorated on the Teacher Salary Schedule ($27,326.01). 

d.  Jennifer Kennedy, part-time (4/6-time) Art Teacher. Ms. Kennedy’s education and experience will place her at Line 9, Column MA/MS prorated on the Teacher Salary Schedule ($41,241.00).

3.  Extra-Duty Personnel--Personnel as presented:

Head Football Coach: Bryan Lee ($9,104.00)

Asst. Football Coach: Justin Merriman ($2,000.00), Jeff Lustman ($2,374.00), DeAndre Smith ($3,500.00), Jimi Bradley ($3,800.00), Scott Hankey  ($4,000.00), Jason Perry ($4,150.00), Brad Walker ($5,000.00), Ben Campos ($4,250.00)

Head Boys Basketball Coach: Jim Miller ($9,104.00)

Head Girls Basketball Coach: Marialice Jenkins ($9,104.00)

Asst. Girls Basketball Coach: Kristin Germann ($5,354.00), Lori Opp ($5,354.00)

Head Volleyball Coach:  Fae Ragan ($8,029.00)

Head Wrestling Coach:  Dennis Ragan ($8,029.00)

Head Softball Coach:  Kim Wheeler ($5,892.00)

Boys Golf Coach: Jared Cook ($4,283.00)

Girls Golf Coach: Andrew Gwinup ($4,283.00)

Head Boys Soccer Coach: Jeff Hansen ($5,892.00)

Asst. Boys Soccer Coach: Ortez Davis ($4,283.00)

Head Girls Soccer Coach: Ortez Davis ($5,892.00)

Asst. Girls Soccer Coach: Jeff Hansen ($4,283.00)

Boys Bowling Coach: Jarrod Ritter ($4,283.00)

Girls Bowling Coach: Jarrod Ritter ($4,283.00)

Roll call:  Flowers, VanWinkle, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Volunteers: There were no volunteers recommended.

June Board Meeting: The June Board meeting will be Thursday, June 15, 2017.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.

MINUTES APPROVED: JUNE 15, 2017