MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD JUNE 1, 2023
The special 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, June 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Upon roll call, the following members were present:
Rania Dababneh Francis Tsung
Wendell Pohlman Julie VanWinkle
Christopher Swims
The following members were absent:
Linda Flowers Lana Galan
Also present were:
Daniel Booth Ray Toliver, Jr.
President VanWinkle declared a quorum present and the special meeting of June 1, 2023, was called to order.
Public Comments—None
2023-24 Employee Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Renewal: Motion by Swims, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the 2023-24 employee health, dental and vision insurance renewal with Blue Cross/Blue Shield as presented. Roll call: Dababneh, Pohlman, Swims, Tsung and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED: JUNE 15, 2023
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD JUNE 15, 2023
The regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Education of School District 165 was held in the Carbondale Community High School Cafeteria, 1301 East Walnut Street, Carbondale, Illinois, on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
Rania Dababneh Christopher Swims
Linda Flowers Francis Tsung
Wendell Pohlman Julie VanWinkle
The following member was absent: Lana Galan
Also present were:
Daniel Booth Ethan Graham
Ray Toliver, Jr. GRP Performance Contracting Rep.
Ryan Thomas Stifel Public Finance Rep.
President VanWinkle declared a quorum present and the regular scheduled meeting of June 15, 2023, was called to order.
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 16, 2023, and the special meeting of June 1, 2023. Roll call: Dababneh, Flowers, Pohlman, Swims, Tsung and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Old Business—None
Public Comments—None
FOIA Requests: The Board received a listing of the 2022-23 FOIA requests received to date.
Payment of Bills: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Pohlman, to pay the remaining bills for the month of May 2023; and, those available for payment for the month of June 2023. Roll call: Flowers, Pohlman, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle and Dababneh 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 in their Board packet.
Principal’s Report: Mr. Thomas reported on
●Summer Enrichment
-- 3 Sessions
-- 4 Days/Week
-- Session 1 = 108 Students
-- Session 2 = 106 Students
-- Session 3 = 96 Students
●Summer Credit Recovery
-- 105 Students attended.
-- Students have logged 1894 hours of work to date.
-- 43 Credits have been recovered to date.
-- 2 Graduates to date, more to come.
Ethan Graham reviewed the Infinite Campus time-line transition for the Board.
Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Booth reviewed his Superintendent’s Report for the Board.
Constructions Updates
Maintenance Shed: The interior work was completed June 7th.
Walnut Street Security Entrance: Construction began during Spring Break and is steadily progressing. The entrance will be until the project is finished in July. Once the interior of the project is complete, the awning and signage to the entrance will be added.
Summer work includes the following items:
1. The C-wing staircase should be completed July 5th.
2. The painting of the exterior structural steel (H/L/S Project) will begin in July.
3. The kitchen floor epoxy (H/L/S Project) project will begin in July.
4. The H-hallway sound cloud project will begin in July.
5. The CTE addition is pending Board approval.
Solar Panel Discussion
Laura Weber of GRP Performance Contracting did a presentation for the Board on the addition of solar panels to the high school. Following the presentation, Tom Crabtree of Stifel Public Finance did a presentation on how the District could pay for the project using a combination of debt certificates and state and federal rebates. There were questions and discussion by the Board members during the presentation. Mr. Booth advised them the presentation should be viewed as a first reading the same way Board policy revisions are viewed. He said the presentation was just the beginning. He said the Solar Panel discussion would be on his July Superintendent’s Report to discuss it further and to answer the questions they had. He said he would have District Architect Paul Lunsford present at the meeting, along with Laura Weber and Tom Crabtree who will attend the meeting virtually to participate in the discussion.
Board Member Leaves Meeting: Board member Linda Flowers left the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
Strategic Planning Progress
June: End Year Strategic Plan Update
July: Superintendent Evaluation
Strategic Plan Update: Year End Strategic Plan Update: Mr. Booth reviewed the Strategic Plan Update: Year End Strategic Plan Update for the Board. (Attachment #1)
Board Member Returns to Meeting: Board member Linda Flowers returned to the meeting virtually at 7:38 p.m.
2023-24 Wellness/Physical Fitness Program Reimbursement: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the Wellness/Fitness Program Reimbursement for the 2023-24 school year. Roll call: Pohlman, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Dababneh and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
2023-24 Milk and Bread Products Bids: Motion by Pohlman, seconded by Tsung, to acknowledge receipt of the bids received for 2023-24 milk and bread products; and, to award the bids to the lowest responsible bidders, Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. and Lewis Bakeries:
Milk Bid
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
$0.2915 1% White ½ pt.
$0.3202 1% Chocolate ½ pt.
$0.3191 1% Strawberry ½ pt.
$0.2830 Skim ½ pt.
Bread Bid
Bimbo Bakeries
Whole Grain Sandwich Bread, Per Slice $0.16 each
Whole Grain Hot Dog Buns, Per Bun $0.29 each
Whole Grain Hamburger Buns, Per Bun $0.29 each
Roll call: Pohlman, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Dababneh and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Resolution to Permanently Transfer FY23 Interest Earned in Working Cash Fund to Education Fund: Motion by Pohlman, seconded by Tsung, to approve the Resolution to Permanently Transfer $9,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund. Roll call: Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers and Pohlman voted yes. Nay, None. Motion carried.
2023-24 School Fees: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the following school fees for the 2023-24 school year:
Student Registration: $50.00
Driver Education Fee: $45.00
Student Lunch, Regular: $3.10
Student Lunch, Reduced: $0.40
Student Breakfast, Regular: $1.50
Student Breakfast, Reduced: $0.30
Student/Adult Milk: $0.30
Adult Lunch: $3.50
Adult Breakfast: $2.00
Roll call: Tsung, VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers, Pohlman and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
2023 Consolidated District Plan: Motion by Pohlman, seconded by Dababneh, to approve the 2023 Consolidated District Plan as presented. Roll call: VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers, Pohlman, Swims and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Jackson/Perry Regional Delivery System EFE 540 Intergovernmental Agreement: Motion by Pohlman, seconded by Tsung, to approve the Jackson/Perry Regional Delivery System EFE 540 Intergovernmental Agreement as presented. Roll call: Dababneh, Flowers, Pohlman, Swim, Tsung and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Resignations: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Pohlman, to accept the following resignations as presented:
Resignation of Dominic Johnson (Hall Monitor) effective June 2, 2023.
Resignation of Matt Wilson (Hall Monitor) effective June 2, 2023.
Roll call: Flowers, Galan, Pohlman, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle and Dababneh voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Employment of 2023-24 Extra- Duty Personnel: Motion by Pohlman, seconded by Dababneh, to employ the following 2023-24 extra-duty personnel as presented:
Department Chairs
Career & Technical Education: Dallas Terry $4,669.00
Counseling: Caitlin Klaybor $4,669.00
English: Crystal Harsy $4,669.00
Fine Arts: Erik Berrey $4,669.00
Mathematics: Brenda Berg $4,669.00
P.E./Health/Driver Ed.: Kim Wheeler $2,334.50; Scott Hankey $2,334.50
Science: Lena Dierks $4,669.00
Social Studies: Bryan Lee $4,669.00
Student Services: Josh Taylor $4,000.00; Amy Prudencio $669.00
World Languages: Arnold Taylor $4,669.00
Aware Club Sponsor: Leslie Neitzer $368.00
Gay Straight Alliance Club Sponsor: Kasey Paris $368
Science Club Sponsor: Leslie Neitzer $368.00
Speech Team: Alexandria Bassett $3,922.00; Vanessa Sneed $2,500
Assistant Speech Team: Braden Cummins $3,500.00; Dawn Taylor $1,169.00
Coaches
Head Boys Cross Country Coach: Greg Storm $4816.50
Head Girls Cross Country Coach: Greg Storm $4816.50
Head Girls Tennis Coach: Mike Butler $6,422.00
Assistant Boys Cross Country Coach: Jason Perry $1,605.50
Assistant Girls Cross Country Coach: Jason Perry $1,605.50
Assistant Football Coach: Jayuan Blankenship $4,000.00; Kevin Stamp $5,000.00; Jimi Bradley $5,000.00; Phen Grant $5,000.00; Kyle Nash $3,500.00; Jeremy Kensler $2,505.00; Marcus Anderson $2,506.00
Assistant Boys Soccer Coach: Ortez Davis $4,669.00
Roll call: Pohlman, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Dababneh and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Employment of Assistant Athletic Director: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Swims, to employ Olivia Clark-Kittleson as 12-month Assistant Athletic Director with a salary of $40,000.00 for the 2023-24 school year. Roll call: Pohlman, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Dababneh and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Employment of Secretary to the Principal at the Walnut Street Office: Motion by Swims, seconded by Tsung, to employ Sian Person as a 12-month Secretary to the Principal at the Walnut Street Office with an annual salary of $32,5000.00, effective July 1, 2023. Roll call: Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers and Pohlman voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Employment of Faculty Secretary: Motion by Swims, seconded by Tsung, to employ Protean Greer as a 12-month Faculty Secretary at the rate of $14.61 per hour for the 2023-24 school year. Roll call: Tsung, VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers, Pohlman and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Employment of Hall Monitor and Teacher Aide Personnel: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Swims, to employ the following Hall Monitor and Teacher Aide personnel at the rate of $14.61 per hour for the 2023-24 school year:
Marialice Jenkins: Hall Monitor
Mariann Wright: Teacher Aide
Braden Cummings*: Teacher Aide *Pending receipt of Paraprofessional Educator License
Roll call: VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers, Pohlman, Swims and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Employment of 2023-24 Rebound Grant Personnel: Motion by Pohlman, seconded by Tsung, to employ the following 2023-24 Rebound grant personnel as presented, contingent upon adequate grant funding and timely receipt of those funds. The hours will be reduced during the summer or until adequate student enrollment is achievement. The employment period will August 1, 2023 – June 31, 2024. Personnel:
Chloe Baez: Parent Educator: 37.5 Hours/Week @ $20.00/Hour
Lisa Britt: Student/Teacher Support: 37.5 Hours/Week @ $26.45/Hour
Stephanie Brown: PI Support/Transition ADA: 37.5 Hours/Week @ $28.17/Hour
Delema Cowan: Parent Educator: 37.5 Hours/Week @ $20.00/Hour
Denise Diliberto: Social Studies Facilitator: 35 Hours/Week $22.51/Hour
Matt Duckworth: Guidance: 37.5 Hours/Week @ $26.45/Hour
Mark Hutchings: HSE/GED Facilitator: 35 Hours/Week @ $30.42/Hour
Penny Smith: Math Facilitator: 35 Hours/Week @ $20.60/Hour
Sandra Snowden: Rebound Program Coordinator: 40 Hours/Week @ $38.63/Hour
Cody Tracy: English Facilitator: 35 Hours/Week @ $20.00/Hour
Katie Vallient: Parent Educator: 37.5 Hours/Week @ 23.83/Hour
Roll call: Dababneh, Flowers, Pohlman, Swims, Tsung and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Employment of 2023-24 Student Support Specialist Grant Personnel: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Swims, to employ Tommy Holder as a 2023-24 Student Support Specialist grant employee contingent upon adequate grant funding and timely receipt of those funds. This is a 9.5-month position beginning August 3, 2023 and ending five days after the last day of school, with a salary of $35,000.00. Roll call: Flowers, Pohlman, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle and Dababneh voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
2023-24 Volunteers: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the following 2023-24 volunteers as presented:
Peter Huh: Volunteer Boys/Girls Golf Coach
Cory Crombar: Volunteer FCA Sponsor
Roll call: Pohlman, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Dababneh and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
For Your Information Items:
1. Superintendent evaluations due July 1, 2023.
2. Next Board of Education Meeting: Thursday, July 20, 2023
3. Black & White Ball Invitation
Board Member Leaves Meeting: Board Member Linda Flowers left the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Executive Session: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Dababneh, to go into executive session to discuss information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of special employees (5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)). Roll call: Pohlman, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle and Dababneh voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. The meeting recessed at 8:15 p.m. The executive session convened at 8:25 p.m. The executive session adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
Attachment #1
Carbondale Community High School District 165
2022-23 Annual Strategic Plan Update
Fast Facts about Carbondale Community High School District 165
The high school district of Carbondale, Illinois serves approximately 1,000 students in grades 9-12 with a faculty and staff of 150 employees. A new high school campus was opened on June 2, 2003. Carbondale has a population of 25,000 and is the location of Southern Illinois University.
The high school provides a comprehensive educational program that provides vocational and college preparatory programs that are influenced by extremes in economic and cultural backgrounds within a diverse student population. Comprehensive co-curricular activities are offered in a broad range of programs in athletics, the arts and student clubs. The high school enjoys a well-established tradition of excellence and has the support of the community for its school, faculty and administration.
The Class of 2023 reported scholarships of over three million dollars to support their attendance at over 40 colleges and universities throughout the country. Campuses that 2023 graduates will attend include American University, Ball State University, Brigham Young University, Carnegie Mellon, Colorado University, Dartmouth, Illinois State University, John A. Logan College, Lawrence Technological University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), McKendree University, Missouri Baptist University, Missouri State University, Northern Illinois University, Purdue University, Quincy University, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, Southeast Missouri State University, St. Charles Community College, St. Louis University, The Ohio State University, University of California, University of Technical Institute, University of Arizona, University of Evansville, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Springfield, University of Memphis, University of Missouri, University of Wisconsin, and Utah Valley University. Graduates have also committed to serve in the United States Army National Guard and Army ROTC.
35 Illinois State Scholars, 4 National Merit Commended Honorees, 2 National Merit Finalists, and 1 National Merit Scholarship recipient
Garwin Family Foundation sponsorship of students to pursue rigorous summer academic programs at Stanford, University of Michigan (Math & Science Scholars Program), University of Iowa (Young Writer's Institute), U-Chicago, MIT Beaverworks, NASA's SEES Program, Awesome Math, University of Missouri - St. Louis (Students & Teachers as Research Scientists), and University of Colorado, Boulder (Summer Science Program)
Nationally Recognized Scholar Bowl and Physics Teams
Music Program top three State Finalist nine of the last 11 years (State Champion in 2014)
National Medal Winner in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards (Top 1% of all entries)
Three State FBLA Champions: Public Speaking, Sales Presentation, Word Processing
Illinois Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Winner
State Finalists in Speech, History Fair, Science Fair, Science/Engineering Team, FBLA and Skills USA
Over $250,000 in Education Foundation Grants Awarded to Students and Faculty for Programs and Scholarships
Carbondale Community High School District 165 Strategic Plan
Goal 1 - Student Growth and Achievement: Prepare all students for college, career, and post‐secondary success.
What we’ve done so far:
Ensure the academic success among all student populations.
- Began research on benchmarking tools and intervention programs.
- Developed a pilot program of the STAR benchmarking assessment and Freckle intervention program for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Continued course alignment to state standards and SAT assessment standards.
With student input, enhance the overall student day and year.
- Added Heritage Spanish 1, AP Psychology, and Welding courses for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Began planning Cosmetology program for the 2024-25 school year.
- Continued Summer Enrichment, Credit Recovery, and Terrier Tutoring programs.
Improve communication, collaboration, and alignment with all PK-8 feeder elementary districts.
- Met with feeder school representatives throughout the 2023-2024 school year to develop a plan for future articulation.
- Created an articulation playbook document to guide future articulation work.
- Set articulation focus on the CCHS Portrait of a Graduate.Selected “Personal Responsibility and Growth Mindset” as the first element of the portrait to focus on with all K-12 students who will attend CCHS.
- Defined “Personal Responsibility and Growth Mindset” with assistance from the PBIS Team.
Where we’re going next:
Ensure the academic success among all student populations.
- Pilot the STAR benchmarking test and Freckle intervention program during Terrier Time.
With student input, enhance the overall student day and year.
- Heritage Spanish 1, AP Psychology, and Welding courses will begin in the 2023-2024 school year.
- Continue development of the Cosmetology program.
- New course proposals in October 2023 will include Welding 2 and Cosmetology.
- Begin course pathway research.
Improve communication, collaboration, and alignment with all PK-8 feeder elementary districts.
- Implement articulation plan completed during the 2023-24 school year by starting with the “Personal Responsibility and Growth Mindset” element of the Portrait of a Graduate.
- Plan and execute the September and May Articulation Days.
- Set check in meetings with feeder school articulation team.
- Work on implementation plan for the next element of the Portrait of a Graduate to focus on for the 2024-2025 school year.
Year one Key Performance Indicators and Targets: 2021-22 2022-23 Target
Graduation Rate 80.5% 80* 86%
9th Grade on Track Rate 80.2% 84* 88%
2.75 Grade Point Average 62.4% 60.5% 70%
SAT Math 30% TBD* BLY
SAT English 32% TBD* BLY
AP/CTE/DC/Honors Enrollment 57% 62% 62%
BLY = Baseline Year
*2022-2023 KPI data are estimates as of June 1, 2023. Official state data will not be released until Fall 2023.
Goal 2 - Learning Environment: Promote an environment that is respectful, innovative, inclusive, and supportive.
What we’ve done so far:
Advance student life skills, address student social emotional needs, and improve student behaviors, and attendance.
- Successfully implemented Terrier Time, 30-minute daily activity period, to improve student grades, attendance, and discipline by giving every student a relationship with a trusted adult in the building.
- Provided resources and supports to teachers during implementation to ensure the success of Terrier Time.
- Used data to identify the needs of students and developed two sub-committees to research new strategies and programs to address those needs.
- Implemented systems to share data on grades, attendance, and discipline with students on a weekly basis.
- Rewarded student behavior by providing monthly, quarterly, and semester contests and prizes to students.
- Met with feeder schools to discuss freshman transition and supports needed for the incoming 9th graders.
Where we’re going next:
Advance student life skills, address student social emotional needs, and improve student behaviors, and attendance.
- Institute a Freshman Academy for incoming students.
- Create and implement Summer Enrichment Terrier 101 class to induct 9th graders into CCHS
- Create Freshman Tier 2/3 monitoring team
- Meet with all feeder schools on SEL needs of incoming freshman
- Develop counseling SEL groups in Terrier Time
- Expand Freshman Mentor involvement beyond freshman orientation
- Increase the number of class meetings with freshman
- Expand ways to reward students (school wide and Tier 2/3 freshman and sophomore students).
- Provide professional development to staff to increase awareness and understanding of the social emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Implement an alternative to suspension program to decrease out of school suspension numbers.
- Monitor and implement current/new policies and procedures in regards to discipline and attendance.
- Continue to disseminate information in Terrier Time to students on grades, attendance and discipline.
- Continue to support staff in the implementation of Terrier Time.
- Communicate the measures that are taken to ensure student and staff safety on a daily basis.
Year one Key Performance Indicators and Targets: 2021-22 2022-23 Target
- Percentage of students meeting or exceeding the CCHS target attendance rate of 91% 62.1% 68.3% 75%
- Percentage of students with 3 or fewer tardies each quarter. 76.3% 79.6% 76%
- Percentage of students with 5 or fewer behavior referrals 1st semester 82.5% 86.6% 83%
- Number of in-school suspensions (ISS) issued. 2011 1596 BLY
- Number of out-of-school suspensions (OSS) issued. 87 115 BLY
BLY = Baseline Year
*2022-2023 KPI data are estimates as of June 1, 2023. Official state data will not be released until Fall 2023.
Goal 3 - High‐Quality Workforce: Recruit, develop, and retain a high‐quality workforce to ensure and strengthen workplace competencies, collaboration, and satisfaction.
What we’ve done so far:
Strengthen workplace diversity, collaboration, shared decision-making and satisfaction.
Enrich professional learning that leads to innovation and project-based, real-world learning that is responsive to student voice and choice.
- Created a Terrier Spotlight process for implementation next school year. This process includes highlighting faculty and staff members each month, recognizing their accomplishments, and providing them with rewards with the goal to increase employee satisfaction.
- Created an exit survey for both certified and non-certified staff members. This survey will be implemented and completed with exiting faculty and staff members this school year. The data from these surveys will assist in setting targets for improvement.
- Created a monthly gift calendar for implementation next year that will allow clubs and organizations to sign up for special gifts each month for our faculty and staff.
Enrich certified staff professional learning that leads to innovation and project-based, real-world learning that is responsive to student voice and choice.
- Researched opportunities throughout the school year when professional development opportunities are available for faculty and staff.Will provide staff a calendar to reference each school year.
- Will implement Teach Plus Affinity Groups at CCHS to cultivate inclusive spaces shaped by and for educators of color.
Where we’re going next:
Strengthen workplace diversity, collaboration, shared decision-making and satisfaction.
Enrich professional learning that leads to innovation and project-based, real-world learning that is responsive to student voice and choice.
- Research and investigate ways to enhance and streamline our application process through a centralized software program.
- Investigate ways to the 5 Essentials data for school improvement.
Enrich certified staff professional learning that leads to innovation and project-based, real-world learning that is responsive to student voice and choice.
- Investigate ways to incorporate Solution Tree within our professional development calendar as it relates to individual departments.
Year one Key Performance Indicators and Targets: 2021-22 2022-23
- Staff Demographics TBD* TBD*
- Administrators 40% TBD*
- Faculty 6% TBD*
- Staff 28% TBD*
- Staff Retention 87% 100%*
- Staff Performance Evaluations100%98%
*2022-2023 KPI data are estimates as of June 1, 2023. Official state data will not be released until Fall 2023.
Goal 4 - Family and Community Partnerships: Cultivate partnerships with families and the community to support and expand learning opportunities for students.
What we’ve done so far:
Strengthen relationships and satisfaction with families.
- CCHS held its first community meet and greet and open house during the 2022-23 school year. The vision for the event was to allow families to tour the building and meet faculty, staff, and administration to build a positive rapport at the beginning of the school year.
- CCHS increased advertisement and incentives for families to attend parent teacher conferences during the 2022-23 school year.Baseline data was gathered to show that 16.8% of students had at least one parent schedule a conference.
- CCHS increased advertisement and adjusted the layout for 9th grade parent orientation.This is the first point of contact for many families to the District, and providing the right information in an inviting format is paramount for a proper induction into the high school.
- CCHS increased advertisement for parent and guardian participation on the annual 5 Essentials Survey.This increase in advertisement led to a 5% increase in participation.
Enhance life, college, and career readiness exchanging resources with SIU, JALC, SIH, and other community businesses and partners.
- Fostered relationship with SIU to grow scholarship opportunities for CCHS students.
- 39 students from the class of 2022 enrolled at SIU.The largest class from any high school in the country.
- 40 students from the class of 2023 have registered at SIU, on track to be the largest class from any high school in the country, two years in a row.
- SIU awarded CCHS students over 1 million dollars in scholarships to the class of 2023.This number includes two Chancellor’s Scholars and three Saluki Support awards that provide full tuition, room, and board to attendees.
- Fostered relationship with John A. Logan College to strengthen the transition from CCHS to JALC.
- Hosted the second annual CCHS Job Fair that allowed students to prepare, meet, and interview with perspective employers from Carbondale for summer employment.Over 30 students were offered a job and additional students were given second interviews for potential placement.
Where we’re going next:
Strengthen relationships and satisfaction with families.
- CCHS will continue to expand the community meet and greet/open house concept during the 2023-24 school year with hopes to grow the event by increasing advertisement and attendance incentives.
- CCHS has set plans in place to add a second semester parent teacher event to the calendar.This will allow more parents to attend conferences and provide an opportunity for second semester classes to have an official parent teacher conference event to discuss student progress.
- CCHS will work to track attendance for the community meet and greet, parent teacher conferences, and freshman orientation so that targets can be set for future key performance indicators.
Enhance life, college, and career readiness exchanging resources with SIU, JALC, SIH, and other community businesses and partners.
- CCHS will work to further career exploration opportunities for students by working with SIU, JALC, SIH, and other community businesses and partners to expose students to the career opportunities available in southern Illinois through presentations during Terrier Time
- CCHS will continue to plan and expand the CCHS Job Fair during the 2023-24 school year by preparing more students to attend and recruiting more employers to participate.
Year one Key Performance Indicators and Targets: 2021-22 2022-23
- Percentage of family participation on annual 5 Essentials Survey 22% 27%
- Donations to the CCHS Education Foundation $88,000 TBD
Goal 5 - Resources: Make effective and efficient use of resources to maximize educational success.
What we’ve done so far:
Construct facility and technology upgrades and provide better space utilization.
Year one Key Performance Indicators and Targets: 2021-22 2022-23 Target
Current estimate of the number of days cash on hand 258 TBD* 200
District Financial Profile Ranking 4.0 TBD* Above 3.54
Health Life Safety Compliance Completion 85% 89%* 100%
Long Range Facility Plan Completion 25% 80%* 50%
IT tickets completed in 3 days or less NA 89%* BLY
Maintenance tickets completed in 3 days or less NA 72%* BLY
BLY = Baseline Year
*2022-2023 KPI data are estimates as of June 1, 2023. Official state data will not be released until Fall 2023.
Minutes Approved: July 20, 2023