January 2022 School Board Meeting Minutes


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HI
GH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD JANUARY 20, 2022

The regular 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 Thursday, January 22, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Upon roll call, the following members were present:

Linda Flowers                        Christopher Swims (Remote)
Lana Galan                             Francis Tsung
Wendell Pohlman (Remote)   Julie VanWinkle
Steven Sabens

Also present were:

Daniel Booth                           Ryan Thomas
Ray Toliver, Jr.                       Ethan Graham

President Sabens declared a quorum present and the regular meeting of January 20, 2022, was called to order.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Tsung, to approve the minutes of the regular scheduled meeting of December 16, 2021. Roll call: Flowers, Galan, Pohlman, Sabens, Swims, Tsung and VanWinkle.  Nay, none. Motion carried.

Old Business—None

Public Comments—None

Recognition of Nat. Bd. Cert. Teacher and Master Teacher Designation Recipients: Mr. Booth recognized CCHS English teachers, Dr. Justin Dennis, Betsy Gieselman and Crystal Harsy, who earned the designation of National Board-Certified Teacher and Master Teacher through the Illinois National Board for Professional Teacher Standards Comprehensive Support System. President Sabens thanked the teachers for earning the designation and expressed the Board’s appreciation for their service.

FOIA Requests: The Board received a listing of the 2021-22 FOIA Requests received to date.

Payment of Bills: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Tsung, to pay the remaining bills for the month of December 2021; and, those available for payment for the month of January 2022. Roll call: Galan, Pohlman, Sabens, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none.  Motion carried.

Principal’s Report: Mr. Thomas reported on:

∙The third week of the semester and navigating the COVID numbers and the lack of substitute teachers to cover the absences.

∙National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

∙8th Grade Night on February 16, 2022.

∙The increased number of discipline issues, referrals and tardies since returning to school in-person.

Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Booth reported on the following:

Quarantine and Isolation data through January 14, 2022:
(Data from second semester)

Students:
Isolation: 58
Quarantine: 22

Faculty/Staff:
Isolation: 10
Quarantine: 1

First Semester Totals:
Positive Cases: 52
Quarantines: 60

Total for School Year:
Positive Cases: 120
Quarantines: 83

SRO Agreement Review Committee: The last meeting of the committee was on January 10, 2022. The final recommendations from the committee will be shared with the Board at a future Board meeting.

2022 Graduation Ceremony: A meeting has been scheduled with SIU to discuss holding the 2022 CCHS graduation at the Banterra Center. SIU has indicated the center would be available to reserve on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.

Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay: The current district substitute teacher daily rate of pay is $95.00. The surrounding school districts have increased their rates up to $125.00 per day. A recommendation will be made at an upcoming Board meeting to increase the district’s rate of pay to stay competitive with the other school districts in the hope of attracting more substitute teachers.

Building and Grounds Committee: Mr. Booth reviewed the Building and Grounds Committee Report for the Board.

Report Following Mr. Booth’s review, there was discussion among the Board and the following motion was made:

Motion by Flowers, seconded by VanWinkle, to acknowledge receipt of the Building and Grounds Committee Report as presented, with the understanding that the projects listed may or may not be brought back to the Board for approval.  Roll call:  Pohlman, Sabens, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Flowers and Galan voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

President Sabens thanked Members Swims and Pohlman for their service on the committee, and he expressed the Board’s appreciation to the committee for their hard work in preparing the report.

2022 Love Your Heart Contest: Motion by Galan, seconded by Tsung, to approve the 2022 Love Your Heart Contest.  Roll call: Sabens, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Flowers, Galan and Pohlman voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2021 School Report Card—Second Release: Ethan Graham reviewed the 2021 School Report Card—Second Release information for the Board.

Strategic Planning Committee Final Report-First Reading: The Board received the Strategic Planning Committee Final Report for First Reading. The second reading/adoption of the Strategic Planning Committee Final Report will occur at the February 17, 2022, Board of Education meeting. President Sabens expressed the Board’s appreciation to the committee for their hard work in preparing the report.

Request to Solicit Bids for Proposed Medium-Scale Projects: Motion by Flowers, seconded by VanWinkle, to solicit bids for the following proposed medium-scale projects per the recommendation of District Architect Paul Lunsford:        

Project                                                Estimated Budget
1960 Boiler Replacement                   $300,000.00 
2001 Boiler Replacement                   $300.000.00
C-Wing Stair Replacement                $216,000.00

Roll call: Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Flowers, Galan, Pohlman and Sabens voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

IASB PRESS Issue 108 Board Policy Manual Updates-Second Reading/Adoption: Motion by Tsung, seconded by VanWinkle, to approve the IASB PRESS Issue 108 Board Policy Manual updates as presented.  Roll call: Tsung, VanWinkle, Flowers, Galan, Pohlman, Sabens and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. 

Resolution for the Disposal of Surplus Personal Property: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Pohlman, to adopt the Resolution for the Disposal of Surplus Personal Property as presented. Roll call: VanWinkle, Flowers, Galan, Pohlman, Sabens, Swims and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Resignations/Retirements: Motion by Galan, seconded by VanWinkle, to approve the following resignations/ retirements as presented: Resignation of Kamen Rosado (Teacher Aide) effective December 31, 2021. Roll call: Flowers, Galan, Pohlman, Sabens, Swims, Tsung and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of 2021-22 Extra-Duty Personnel: Motion by Tsung, seconded by VanWinkle, to employ the following 2021-22 extra-duty personnel as presented: Assistant Softball Coaches: Lindsey Sears $4,004.00, Skylar Miller $1,500.00 and Karly Williard $1,500.00. Roll call:  Galan, Pohlman, Sabens, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of Teacher Aide: Motion by Galan, seconded by Tsung, to employ Alec Zuhorski as a Teacher Aide at the rate of $13.80 per hour for the 2021-22 school year.  Roll call: Pohlman, Sabens, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Flowers and Galan voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of Maintenance Technician: Motion by Galan, seconded by Tsung, to employ Arthur Martinez as a Maintenance Technician at the rate of $17.50 per hour for the 2021-22 school year.  Roll call: Sabens, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Flowers, Galan and Pohlman voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2021-22 Volunteers—None

Executive Session—None

Closing Comments—None

February Board Meeting: The February Board of Education Meeting is Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

Minutes Approved: February 17, 2022