August 2022 School Board Meeting Minutes

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD AUGUST 18, 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, August 18, 2022, at 6:02 p.m.

Upon roll call, the following members were present:

Linda Flowers                         Francis Tsung
Steven Sabens                         Julie VanWinkle
Christopher Swims

The following members were absent: 

Lana Galan                             Wendell Pohlman        
 
Also present were:     

Daniel Booth                          Ethan Graham            
Ray Toliver, Jr.                       Brenda Berg
Ryan Thomas 

President Sabens declared a quorum present and the regular scheduled meeting of August 18, 2022, was called to order.

Approval of Minutes: A motion by VanWinkle, seconded by Swims, to approve the minutes of the regular scheduled meeting of July 21, 2022.  Roll call: Flowers, Sabens, Swims, Tsung and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Old Business—None

Recognition of 2022 Class 2A IHSA State Discus Champion: Mr. Booth recognized Madyson Swope who was present at the meeting. She placed first in the discus at the Class 2A IHSA State Discus Championship with a throw of 131 feet and placed second in the shot put with a put of 42.5 feet.

Introduction of New 2022-23 Faculty: Mr. Thomas introduced the new 2022-23 faculty to the Board:

Alyssa Garza, Special Education Teacher
Dana Cox-Lipe, Family & Consumer Science Teacher
M
elissa McCutchen, School Social Worker
Lee Nailon, Restorative Practice & Student Support Specialist
Melinda Pierson, School Social Worker
Kamen Rosado, Mathematics Teacher
DeAndre Smith, P.E. Teacher

FOIA Requests: The Board received a listing of the FOIA requests received to date for their information.

Public Comments—None

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

ESSER II and ESSER III Grant Expenditures: The Board received an update on the ESSER II and ESSER III Grant expenditures for their information.

Principal’s Report: Ryan Thomas reported on the first week of school.

Superintendent’s Report: Daniel Booth reported on the following:

Construction Updates:

Cafeteria Project: Everything is on target with the project.

HS Addition Boiler: SI Piping anticipates completing the project before the end of September.

HS Original Building Boiler: A&W anticipates beginning the demo at the end of August and installing afterwards.

Roof Replacement:  Glandt Roofing anticipates delivery of materials at the end of August and will begin the project afterwards. The project is anticipated to take four weeks to complete.

Pole Barn, Weight Room and Storage Projects: The delivery of materials has been an issue due to the supply chain. The projects are anticipated to begin in late September.

CTE Department Plans: The administration is relooking at the CTE plans to set a path forward and will provide direction on this project within the month.

Park District Lease Agreement: Continuing to work with the Park District on the Lease Agreement.

SRO Agreement: Continuing to work with the City on the updated SRO Agreement.

CCHS Branding and Graphics: The branding and graphics around the building is completed at both major intersections and throughout the building. Students and Staff love the new additions, and many community members have commented on the additions that can be seen from the street.

Strategic Planning Implementation and Rollout: Goal Action Teams shared plans for the school year with faculty and staff on Teacher Institute Day. Monthly updates will be given to the Board as the school year continues. The next step will be to finalize and complete the strategic plan scorecard.

CCHS Community Meet and Greet:The first CCHS Community Meet and Greet will be held on August 26, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This will be an opportunity for families to see the building and meet the administration, faculty, and staff. There will be food, raffles, prizes, and attendees will receive a free ticket to the Carbondale vs. Murphysboro football game that will be taking place at 7:00 p.m. that evening.

2022-23 District Succession of Authority: The Board received the 2022-23 District Succession of Authority for their information per Board Policy 3:70 Succession of Authority.

Request to Solicit Bids for a Activity Bus: Motion by Swims, seconded by Flowers, to approve the request to solicit bids for an activity bus as presented.  Roll call: Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Flowers and Sabens voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Awarding of Walnut Street Security Entrance Contract Bids: Motion by Swims, seconded by VanWinkle, to acknowledge receipt of the bids received for the Walnut Street security entrance; and, to award the contract bids pending receipt of ESSER III Grant approval, to the lowest responsible bidders, as presented by District Architect Paul Lunsford, with authorization for him to value engineer the project to search for potential savings as presented. Roll call: Tsung, VanWinkle, Flowers, Sabens and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Presentation of the 2022-23 Tentative Budget for Public Display: Ray Toliver reviewed the tentative 2022-23 Budget for the Board.

Motion by Swims, seconded by Flowers, to receive the tentative budget for the 2022-23 school year, place it on display for the public at the district office, the high school office, and the Carbondale Public Library, and to hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.  Roll call: VanWinkle, Flowers. Sabens, Swims and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2022-23 ANCRA DCFS Mandated Reporting for Board Members: Motion by VanWinkle and seconded by Swims, to acknowledge Board receipt of Board Policy 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting. This information and action make each individual Board of Education Member aware that per the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA), they are mandated reporters of any allegation of abuse or neglect raised to a Board member during an open or closed Board meeting that a student is an abused child as defined in ANCRA, directs or causes the Board to direct the Superintendent or other equivalent school administrator to comply with ANCRA’s requirements concerning the reporting of child abuse. Roll call: Flowers, Sabens, Swims, Tsung and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2022-23 Concussion Oversight Team: Mr. Booth reviewed the purpose and role of the Concussion Oversight Team

for the Board. Member VanWinkle said from her own personal experience dealing with a child who has had a concussion, that creating a Concussion Care Card directing parents and care givers on how to care for and the aftereffects to look for,  in a student with a concussion would be very helpful. Mr. Booth said he would advise the team of the recommendation.

Motion by Tsung, seconded by Flowers, to approve the 2022-23 Concussion Oversight Team as presented.  Roll call: Sabens, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Approval of 2022 August Graduates: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Swims, to approve the following students

for official graduation on August 18, 2022: Abdulaziz Alhashil, Ben Chapman, Willow Hacker, Maycie Heape, Cassidy Kennedy, Tyler Lisewiski and Sierra Seyferth. Roll call: Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Flowers and Sabens voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

FY22 PA 96-0434/PA 97-0609 Compensation Report: The Board received a copy of the FY22 PA 96-0434/PA 97-0609 Compensation Report for their information.

FY22 Admin./Teacher/Teacher Aide: The Board received a copy of the FY22 Administrator/Teacher/ Teacher Aide Salary and Benefits for their information.

Education Direction Contract for Articulate Support: Motion by Swims, seconded by VanWinkle, to approve the Education Direction Contract for Articulation Support as presented. Roll call: Tsung, VanWinkle, Flowers, Sabens and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Resignations/Retirements: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Swims, to accept the following resignations/retirements as presented:

a. Resignation of Mark Hostert (Special Education Teacher) effective July 22, 2022. 
b. Resignation of Jenna Jamieson (Career Education Teacher) effective August 10, 2022.
c. Resignation of Tonni Kerrens (Cook) effective August 10, 2022.

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

Employment of CTE Teacher: Motion by Swims, seconded by VanWinkle, to retroactively employ Zachary Clark effective August 11, 2022, as a part-time (2/6-time) Career and Technical Education Teacher for the 2022-23 school year.  Mr. Clark’s education and experience will place him at Line 0 Column BA/BS prorated on the teacher salary schedule.  Roll call: Flowers, Sabens, Swims, Tsung and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of Secretary to the Special Education Director: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Swims, to employ LeAnne Gaydos as the full-time Secretary to the Special Education Director at the rate of $14.71 per hour for the 2022-23 school year. Roll call: Sabens, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of 2022-23 Extra-Duty/Extended-Time Personnel: Motion by Tsung, seconded by VanWinkle, to employ the following 2022-23 extra-duty/extended-time personnel as presented:

Extra-Duty Personnel
Special Education Department Chair: Josh Taylor $4,669.00 
Senior Class Sponsor: Brandi Jones $292.00; Jeffrey Miller $292.00 
Sophomore Class Sponsor: Haley Karayiannis $368.00 
Key Club Sponsor: Erin Sagaskie $3,502.00 
Women in Leadership Club Sponsor: Melinda Pierson $368.00 
Assistant Volleyball Coach: Kailyn Gilbreath $4,376.00 
Assistant Girls Track Coach I: Jason Perry $4,669.00 
Assistant Boys Track Coach I: DeAndre Smith $4,669.00

Extended-Time Personnel
Special Education Class Overload – 1/6-time: Josh Taylor $9,299.17 
CTE Class Overload – 1/6-time: Christi McGee $11,376.17

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

Employment of Hall Monitor and Teacher Aide Personnel: Motion by Swims, seconded by VanWinkle to retroactively employ effective August 11, 2022, the following Hall Monitor and Teacher Aide personnel as presented, at the rate of $14.18 per hour for the 2022-23 school year:

Eric Yearian, Teacher Aide
Westerly Jones Loyd, Teacher Aide—Pending receipt of her Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License.

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

Employment of Cook: Motion by Swims, seconded by Tsung, to employ Christine Berger as a full-time Cook at the rate of $14.27 per hour for the 2022-23 school year. Roll call: VanWinkle, Flowers, Sabens, Swims and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Volunteers—None

Executive Session—None             

Closing Comments—None

September Board of Education Meeting: The September Board of Education meeting is Thursday, September 22,

2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. 

 Approved: September 22, 2022