Carbondale Reporter

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board set school fees and cafeteria prices for the 2016-2017 school year.

The Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board oversees all matters related to the district’s schools. The board includes seven non-partisan members who serve four-year terms.

Below are the minutes from this meeting, as provided by the board.

Board of Education

Carbondale Community High School District #165

Board Minutes - June 16, 2016

Link to Video of the June 16, 2016 Board of Education Meeting: https://vimeo.com/175838839

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD JUNE 16, 2016

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 Thursday, June 16, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.

Upon roll call, the following members were present:

Kathy Booziotis Francis Tsung

Brad Cole Brian Woodard

Linda Flowers

The following member was absent: Joe Hudgins

Also present were:

Stephen Murphy CCHSEA Represented

Donna Fager Southern Illinoisan Represented

Daniel Booth

President Woodard declared a quorum present and the regular scheduled meeting of June 16, 2016, was called to order.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Tsung, to approve the minutes of the regular scheduled meeting of May 19, 2016, and the minutes of the May 19, 2016, executive session. Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, Tsung and Woodard voted yes. Member Cole abstained. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Old Business: There were no old business items.

Resignation of Board of Education Member: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to accept the resignation of Vicky King, Board of Education member, effective June 10, 2016; and, to publicize the vacancy by posting the Board Member Vacancy Announcement on the district website as presented. Roll call: Cole, Flowers, Tsung, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

On behalf of the Board of Education, President Woodard thanked Member King for her five years of service on the Board and for her service as Board President.

Recognition Items: There were no recognition items.

Public Comments: There were no public comments.

State Budget Update: Superintendent Murphy advised the Board that CCHS was in a financial position that would allow us to open school in the fall even though the state had not approved a budget for a second year in a row. He advised that other surrounding school districts were not so fortunate and may not be opening in the fall or would be opening and would operate until funds ran out.

Member Booziotis stated that even though CCHS was able to open in the fall, the fact the other school districts may not be opening would impact us all; including CCHS, and that we should urge our parents to write their legislators urging them to approve a budget for the good of everyone involved.

Member Tsung asked in the practical aspect what happens if a school district is not able to open its doors. Superintendent Murphy advised the situation was unprecedented and there is currently very little legal guidance on the issue.

Payment of Bills: Motion by Cole, seconded by Tsung, to pay the remaining bills for the month of May, 2016; and, those available for payment for the month of June, 2016. Roll call: Flowers, Tsung, Woodard, Booziotis and Cole voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2016-17 Wellness/Fitness Reimbursement-Final Year: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Flowers, to approve the payment of $10.00 per month or the actual cost of the program (if less than $10.00 per month) to each District 165 employee participating in a wellness/fitness program for the 2016-17 school year; and, to notify employees that 2016-17 will be the final year for the wellness/physical fitness reimbursement program in its current form. Roll call: Tsung, Woodard, Booziotis, Cole and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Superintendent Murphy advised the Board that this would the final year for the wellness/fitness reimbursement program in its current form. He advised that the Wellness Committee would be reviewing new wellness initiatives that would be more beneficial to the district and the employees.

2016-17 School Fees: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the following school fees for the 2016-17 school year:

Student Registration: $50.00

Driver Education Fee: $20.00

Student Lunch, Regular: $2.75

Student Lunch, Reduced: $0.40

Student Breakfast, Regular: $1.25

Student Breakfast, Reduced: $0.30

Student/Adult Milk: $0.25

Adult Lunch: $3.00

Adult Breakfast: $1.50

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

District Policy Updates/Revisions--6:300, 7:150, 7:190, 7:200, 7:210, 7:220, 7:240 and 7:305: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Flowers, to approve the updates/revisions to District Board of Education Policies 6:300, 7:150, 7:190, 7:200, 7:210, 7:220, 7:240 and 7:305. First reading occurred at the May 19, 2016 Board of Education meeting. Roll call: Woodard, Booziotis, Cole, Flowers and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2016-17 Prevailing Wage Resolution: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Tsung, to adopt the Annual Prevailing Wage Resolution as presented. Roll call: Flowers, Tsung, Woodard, Booziotis and Cole voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2016-17 Board of Education Regular Meeting Calendar: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Booziotis, to the 2016-17 Board of Education Regular Meeting Calendar as presented:

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Thursday, January 19, 2017

Thursday, August 18, 2016 Thursday, February 16, 2017

Thursday, September 22, 2016 Thursday, March 23, 2017

Thursday, October 20, 2016 Thursday, April 20, 2017

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Thursday, May 18, 2017

Thursday, December 15, 2016 Thursday, June 15, 2017

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

Executive Session: Motion by Cole, seconded by Tsung, to go into executive session for the purpose of considering information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees; to consider the appointment of a member to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education; and, probable or imminent litigation. Roll call: Flowers, Tsung, Woodard, Booziotis and Cole voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. The executive session convened at 7:24 p.m.

Executive Session Adjourned: The executive session adjourned at 8:39 p.m.

Public Session Reconvenes: The public session of the meeting reconvened at 8:39 p.m. President Woodard stated no action was taken while in executive session.

Resignation: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Flowers, to accept the following resignation as presented: a. Joseph Bevis (P.E. teacher) effective at the end of the 2015-16 school year as presented. Roll call: Tsung, Woodard, Booziotis, Cole and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Request for Leave of Absence: Dr. Shannon Clapsaddle rescinded her request for a leave of absence.

Employment of Personnel: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Tsung, to employ the following 2016-17 personnel as presented:

Teaching Personnel:

1. Rasheeda Love as a full-time CTE Family & Consumer Science Teacher. Ms. Love’s education and experience will place her at Line 4.5, Column BA/BS+12 on the Teacher Salary Schedule ($51,277.00).

2. Tammy Helvey as a full-time Special Education Teacher. Ms. Helvey’s education and experience will place her at Line 0, Column BA/BS on the Teacher Salary Schedule ($42,555.00).

3. Joshua Taylor as a part-time (4/6-time) Special Education Teacher. Mr. Taylor’s education and experience will place him at Line 0, Column BA/BS+12 prorated on the Teacher Salary Schedule ($29,462.68).

4. Jamie Pfister as a part-time (4/6-time) temporary as needed Mathematics Teacher. Ms. Pfister’s education and experience will place her at Line 2, Column MA/MS prorated on the Teacher Salary Schedule ($33,746.68).

Extra-Duty/Extend-Time Personnel:

Department Chairpersons

Career Education: Dallas Terry

Counseling: Jamie Hogue

English/Reading: Tarrie Dullum

Fine Arts: Erik Berrey

Foreign Language: Arnold Taylor

Mathematics: Brenda Berg

Physical Well Being/Health/Driver Ed.: Michelle Thomas(1/2), Kim Wheeler(1/2)

Science: Lena Dierks

Social Studies: Stephanie Finke

Extra-Duty Positions

Band Director: Greg Townsend

FCCLA: Sandra Jordan

Freshman Class: Tracie Shackles

Junior Class: Conor Kocher

Assistant Junior Class: Melanie Nelson

Key Club: Brandi Jones(1/3), Cara Polczynski(1/3)

LifeSavers: Kim Wheeler(1/8), Amy Prudencio(1/8), Kyle Povolish(1/8), Jeff Hansen(1/8), Stacey Massie(1/8), Greg Storm(1/8), Krystal Emrick(1/8), Jessica Anderson(1/8)

Model U.N./Youth & Government: Justin Dennis

National Honor Society: Michael Dollins

Robotics: Dallas Terry

Scholar Bowl: Sharon Lorinskas(2/3), Judy Major(1/3)

Senior Class: Krystal Emrick

Skills USA: Dallas Terry(1/2), Melanie Nelson(1/4), Don Moberley(1/4)

Speech: Erik Berrey

Assistant Speech: Justin Dennis(1/6), Jon Riesch(1/3), Bill Curtin(1/6), Briar North(1/3)

Terrier Times Newspaper: Bryan Dunn(1/2), Chris Apple(1/2)

Theatre—Fall Play: Conor Kocher(1/2), Briar North(1/2)

Theatre—Winter Play: Erik Berrey(1/2), Conor Kocher(1/2)

Theatre—Spring Play: Justin Dennis(1/2), Conor Kocher(1/4), Cara Polczynski (1/4)

Title I Coordinator: Terri Goodin

Vocal Music: Kara Gregory

Wellness Coordinator: Kim Wheeler

WYSE/Math Team: Gary Rodvelt (1/2), Mike Dollins (1/2)

Yearbook: Brandi Jones

Clubs

Art Club: Gloria Jones

Aware Club: Helen Bottje

Career Club: Brenda Keller

Chess Club: Helen Bottje

FFA Club: Michelle Buchheit

German Club: Sharon Lorinskas

GIO Club: Justin Merriman

GSA Club: Erinn Murphy

History Club: Mike Butler

International Club: Rebecca Cissell

Math Club: Sandy Stanley

Science Club: Suzanne Asaturian

Scrapbooking & Craft Club: Brandi Jones

Spanish Club: Maria Taylor

Thespians Club: Erik Berrey

Women In Leadership Club: Betsy Geiselman

Coaching Extra-Duty Positions

Head Football: Bryan Lee

Assistant Football: Jim Howie($5,000.00)

Assistant Football: Ben Campos($4,500.00)

Assistant Football: Jason Perry($4,100.00)

Assistant Football: Brad Walker($4,800.00)

Assistant Football: Scott Hankey($4,000.00)

Assistant Football: DeAndre Smith($3,500.00), Jimi Bradley($4,000.00)

Head Boys Basketball: Jim Miller

Head Girls Basketball: Marialice Jenkins

Assistant Girls Basketball: Lori Opp

Assistant Girls Basketball: Kristin Germann $2,618.00)

Head Volleyball: Fae Ragan

Assistant Volleyball: Jill Misner

Assistant Volleyball: Jordan Barton

Head Wrestling: Dennis Ragan

Head Baseball: Chad Perschbacher

Head Softball: Kim Wheeler

Head Girls Track: Greg Storm

Assistant Girls Track: Chris Apple($2,094.50), Malaikah Love($2,094.50)

Boys Golf: Jared Cook

Girls Golf: Lindsey Bain

Boys Cross Country: Greg Storm

Girls Cross Country: Greg Storm

Boys Tennis: Mike Butler

Girls Tennis: Mike Butler

Head Boys Soccer: Jeff Hansen

Assistant Boys Soccer: Ortez Davis

Head Girls Soccer: Ortez Davis

Assistant Girls Soccer: Jeff Hansen

Boys Bowling: Jarrod Ritter

Weight Room Supervisor-Summer: Brad Walker($2,094.50)

Weight Room Supervisor Fall: Jim Miller($2,094.50)

Weight Room Supervisor-Winter: Brad Walker(2,094.50)

Weight Room Supervisor-Spring: Brad Walker($1,047.25), Loneesha Carter($1,047.25)

Extended-Time Positions

Registration – 1/2 Month: Jamie Hogue

Registration – 1/2 Month: Brenda Keller

Registration – 1/2 Month: Lori Koester

Registration – 1/2 Month: Erinn Murphy

Assessments Coordinator – 1 Month: Sandra Brown

Master Schedule Coordinator – 1 Month: Sandra Brown

Vocational Program Coordinator –1/2 Month: Dallas Terry

Before School Supervision: Mike Dollins

Lunch Hour Supervision: Mike Dollins (A&B)

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

Approval of 2016-17 Volunteers: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the following 2016-17 volunteers as presented:

Name Area Volunteering In

Mariela Agrawal Foreign Language Department

Carol Brandenburg Band

Tom Brooke Boys/Girls Tennis

Anne Carlson Foreign Language Department

Denali Carpenter Speech

Leah Cummins Band/Color Guard

John Edgar Agriculture Class

Isaac Flores Wrestling

Michael Glaub Wrestling

Arielle Jackson Tennis

Catherine Keene Band

Andrew Lampley Speech

Ana Perez Yearbook Club

Jennifer Gilbert Presley Counseling Department

Rachel Radtke Speech

Alisha Robinson FCCLA Club

Margaret Scudder Speech

Alex Shick Tennis

Jessica Terry Skills USA

Daniel Yang Speech

Connor Wheeler Softball

Karl Williard Wrestling

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

July Board Meeting: The July Board of Education meeting will be Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

IASB Publication: The Board received a copy of the 2015-16 Illinois Association of School Boards Master Board Member Activities Summary for their review.

Adjournment: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Flowers, to adjourn the meeting. Roll call: Cole, Flowers, Tsung, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.

MINUTES APPROVED: JULY 19, 2016