Carbondale Reporter

Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Board of Education met Thursday, Feb. 23.

The Carbondale School District No. 95 School Board consists of seven members elected to serve four-year terms. There are four schools in the district: Parrish School, Thomas School, Lewis School and Carbondale Middle School.

Here are the minutes as provided by Carbondale ESD No. 95:

CARBONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #95

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES

February 23, 2017

A regular meeting of the Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 was held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 6:00 PM at CES95 Administrative Center, 925 South Giant City Road, Carbondale, IL 62902.

1. Roll Call:

Upon roll call, the following members were present:

Mr. John Major, President

Mr. Roger Pfister, Vice President

Mrs. Erinn Murphy, Secretary

Mr. Edward Benyas

Mr. David Biggs

Ms. Michelle Connet

Mr. Robert Gallegly

Administrators present:

Mr. Michael Shimshak, Superintendent

Mr. Justin M. Miller, Assistant Superintendent

Mrs. Colleen Doyle-Parrott, Director of Curriculum/Instruction & Assessments

Ms. Zeppelyn Brewer, Director of Pupil Services

ROLL CALL

2. EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:05 PM

Roll Call:

Mr. John Major, President

Mr. Roger Pfister, Vice President

Mrs. Erinn Murphy, Secretary

Mr. Edward Benyas

Mr. David Biggs

Ms. Michelle Connet

Mr. Robert Gallegly

Benyas moved, seconded by Gallegly, to enter Executive Session at 6:02 PM for the purpose of discussing performance, evaluation and compensation of specific personnel matters, matters relating to student discipline, matters relating to collective bargaining, and matters relating to pending litigation.

Roll Call Vote:

Yes votes: Pfister, Murphy, Benyas, Biggs, Connet, Gallegly, Major

No votes: None

Motion carried.

Gallegly moved, seconded by Pfister, to adjourn Executive Session at 6:58

PM.

Roll Call Vote:

Yes votes: Major, Pfister, Murphy, Benyas, Biggs, Connet, Gallegly

EXECUTIVE SESSION

No: None

Motion carried.

3. Public Comments – NONE

4. Approval of Agenda

Gallegly moved, seconded by Biggs, Recommend Approving the Agenda.

Roll Call:

Yes votes: Murphy, Benyas, Biggs, Connet, Gallegly, Major, Pfister

No votes: None

Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF

AGENDA

5. Consent Agenda Items

Benyas moved, seconded by Connet, Recommend approving the following

Consent Agenda Items:

CONSENT AGENDA

ITEMS

5.1 Minutes

5.11 Regular – January 26, 2017

5.12 Executive – January 26, 2017

MINUTES

5.2 Financial Reports

5.21 Approval of Bills

5.22 Treasurer’s Report

5.23 Monthly Budget Report

5.24 Schools Activity Fund Reports

FINANCIAL REPORTS

5.3 Communications

Roll Call Vote:

Yes votes: Benyas, Biggs, Gallegly, Major, Pfister, Murphy

No votes: None

Abstained: Connet

Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS

6. Committee Reports COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1 President’s Remarks – John Major

• The next IASB Shawnee Division Meeting will be held on March 14, 2017 in Cairo, IL.

• Invitations were made available to candidates running for the CES95 School Board this April election.

PRESIDENT’S

REMARKS

6.2 Committee Reports

6.21 Personnel & Recruitment Committee – Edward Benyas

• The Personnel & Recruitment Committee met on Wednesday,

February 8, 2017, at 4:15 PM at the CES95 Administrative Center.

• The committee discussed staff needs for FY18.

• The next committee meeting has not been scheduled at this time.

6.22 Transportation Committee – Edward Benyas

• The Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, February 15,

2017, at 9:30 AM at the CES95 Administrative Center.

• The committee met with representatives from the West Bus Company to discuss issues with student transportation in the District.

• The next committee meeting has not been scheduled at this time. 6.23 Land & Building Committee – David Biggs

• The Land & Building Committee met on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 5:00 PM at the CES95 Administrative Center.

• The committee discussed enrollment, use of the Lakeland building, and Summer projects.

• The next committee meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 4:15 PM at the CES95 Administrative Center.

6.24 Policy Committee – Roger Pfister

• The Policy Committee met on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at 5:00 PM at the CES95 Administrative Center.

• The committee discussed new and updated IASB policies and updates to the Parent Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 school year.

• The next committee meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2017, at 5:00 PM at the CES95 Administrative Center.

6.3 Administrative/Staff Reports ADMINISTRATIVE/

STAFF REPORTS

6.31 Assistant Superintendent’s Report – Justin M. Miller

Mr. Miller reported the following:

• Discussed updates on Tax Levy funding.

• Will present to the Board in March recommendations for inter fund loan repayments.

• Bids for student transportation services are currently in effect. A probed meeting will be held on March 6, 2017 at 1:00 PM for interested companies. Bids are due March 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM.

• A recommendation for student transportation services will be made at the March Board meeting.

6.32 Director of Curriculum/Instruction & Assessments – Colleen Doyle-Parrott Mrs. Doyle-Parott reported the following:

• The Black History Month event held at Carbondale Middle School was well attended. Mrs. Doyle-Parrott thanked all the teachers, staff, and students who were involved with the production.

• Introduced students from Ms. Janice Heninger’s Social Studies classroom to present to the Board their election debate project.

• Students presented to the Board a video of their class project of their recent mock election debate and voting session produced in reference to recent current event lessons covered in Social Studies.

6.33 Director of Pupil Services – Zeppelyn Brewer

Mrs. Zeppelyn Brewer reported the following:

• A successful Tyler SIS training for the CES95 Data Team was held on March 8, 2017.

6.34 Superintendent’s Report – Michael Shimshak

Mr. Shimshak reported the following:

• Introduced Clinical Director, Jean Halstead, from Centerstone to give a presentation on the organization.

• Action on a Memorandum of Understanding between the District and Centerstone is up for Board vote tonight.

• Introduced Mr. Josey Wyatt, teacher at Thomas Elementary School.

1. Mr. Wyatt will be hosting the CES95 District Board Candidate Forum, Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Carbondale Middle School, 7:00 PM.

2. All Board candidates are invited. Tom English, an editor with The Southern Illinoisan will monitor the forum.

• Mr. Shimshak presented a report on academic progress within the District based on the recent student test scores.

SUPERINTENDENT’S

REPORT

6.35 Enrollment Report

• Packet was made available to the public and the Board.

7. Old Business OLD BUSINESS

7.1 Second Reading of IASB New and Updated Policies

Benyas moved, seconded by Connet, Recommend adopting the following

IASB new and updated policies:

5.125 Personal Technology and Social Media Usage and Conduct

5.185 Family and Medical Leave

5.190 Teacher Qualifications

5.250 Leaves of Absence

5.260 Student Teachers

5.330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves – with option of “yes” and no

collective bargarining agreement that applies

6.15 School Accountability

6.50 School Wellness – with the stipulation of more information given based on

what the Parent Student Handbook has and needs for next year

6.60 Curriculum Content

6.145 Migrant Students

6.160 English Learners

6.170 Title I Programs

6.340 Student Testing and Assessment Program

7.50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To & From Non-District Schools

Voice Vote:

Yes votes: Biggs, Connet, Gallegly, Major, Pfister, Murphy, Benyas

No votes: None

Motion carried.

8. New Business NEW BUSINESS

8.1 Action on Classified Personnel

8.11 Action on Classified Substitutes

Benyas moved, seconded by Connet, Recommend the following be placed on the Classified Substitute list to work on an as needed basis for the 2016 – 2017 school year:

New Hire:

Elcine Jackson – Substitute Cook

Roll Call Vote:

Yes votes: Gallegly, Major, Pfister, Murphy, Benyas, Biggs, Connet

No votes: None

Motion carried.

8.12 Action on Resignation

Benyas moved, seconded by Gallegly, Recommend accepting the resignation of Alisha Robinson, Instructional Aide at Carbondale Middle School, retroactive to February 6, 2017.

Voice Vote:

Yes votes: Major, Pfister, Murphy, Benyas, Biggs, Connet, Gallegly

No votes: None

Motion carried.

8.13 Assignment of District Web Manager

Benyas moved, seconded by Gallegly, Recommend approving the assignment of Iesha Wilson as the District Web Manager for the Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 website and mobile app.

Roll Call Vote:

Yes votes: Pfister, Murphy, Benyas, Biggs, Connet, Gallegly, Major

No votes: None

Motion carried.

8.14 Employment of Instructional Aide

Pfister moved, seconded by Biggs, Recommend the employment of Marthalina Davis as an Instructional Aide at Carbondale Middle School retroactive to January 30, 2017.

Roll Call Vote:

Yes votes: Murphy, Benyas, Biggs, Connet, Gallegly, Major, Pfister

No votes: None

Motion carried.

8.2 Action on Certified Personnel

8.21 Employment of Part-Time Vocal Music Teacher

Pfister moved, seconded by Gallegly, Recommend the employment of Katrina Walczyk as a Part-Time Vocal Music Teacher at Carbondale Middle School, pending certification and a clear CBI.

Roll Call Vote:

Yes votes: Major, Pfister, Murphy, Biggs, Connet, Gallegly

No votes: None

Abstained: Benyas

Motion carried.

8.22 Action on Contract Extension

Biggs moved, seconded by Connet, Recommend approving a contract extension for Dr. Carmen Williams-Bonds, Principal of Thomas Elementary School, effective July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.

Roll Call Vote:

Yes votes: Murphy, Benyas, Biggs, Connet, Gallegly, Major, Pfister

No votes: None

Motion carried.

8.3 First Reading of IASB New and Updated Policies

2.125-E3 Resolution to Regulate Expense Reimbursements – with the amount of $65,000 in the 4th paragraph and at the bottom and the effective date of March 23, 2017

5.280 Duties and Qualifications

7.60 Residence

7.70 Attendance and Truancy

7.250 Student Support Services

7.260 Exemption from Physical Education

7.305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries

7.310 Restriction on Publications: Elementary Schools

8.30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

8.70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities

NO ACTION REQUIRED

8.4 IASB Policies Undergoing 5-Year Review

4.80 Accounting and Audits

6.260-E Exhibi of Curriculum

NO ACTION REQUIRED

8.5 Action on Memorandum of Understanding between Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 and Centerstone

Pfister moved, seconded by Benyas, Recommend tabling the action on a Memorandum of Understanding between Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 and Centerstone.

TABLED

Voice Vote:

Yes votes: Murphy, Benyas, Biggs, Connet, Gallegly, Major, Pfister

No votes: None

Motion tabled.

8.6 Action on Community Elgibility Provision

Pfister moved, seconded by Biggs, Recommend approving the current Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the district food services program for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2021.

Roll Call Vote:

Yes votes: Biggs, Connet, Gallegly, Major, Pfister, Murphy, Benyas

No votes: None

Motion carried.

9. Next Scheduled Meetings

9.1 Monday February 27, 2017

Parent Teacher Advisory Committee Meeting

CES95 Administrative Center

925 South Giant City Road

Carbondale, IL 62902

6:00 PM

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Public Relations Committee Meeting

CES95 Administrative Center

925 South Giant City Road

Carbondale, IL 62902

4:00 PM

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Policy Committee Meeting

CES95 Administrative Center

925 South Giant City Road

Carbondale, IL 62902

5:00 PM

Monday, March 20, 2017

Special Board Meeting (Executive Session Only)

CES95 Administrative Center

925 South Giant City Road

Carbondale, IL 62902

5:00 PM Motion and Roll Call Vote to go into Executive Session (CLOSED) for the purpose of discussing matters relating to the performance, evaluation, and compensation of the Superintendent.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Regular Board Meeting (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

CES95 Administrative Center

925 South Giant City Road

Carbondale, IL 62902

6:00 PM

6:05 PM Motion and Roll Call Vote to go into Executive Session (CLOSED) for the purpose of discussing matters relating to the performance, evaluation and compensation of specific personnel matters relating to student discipline, matters relating to collecting bargaining, and matters relating to pending litigation.

7:00 PM Reconvene Regular Board Meeting Public Session (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Land & Building Committee Meeting

CES95 Administrative Center

925 South Giant City Road

Carbondale, IL 62902

4:15 PM

10. Public Comments

Bob Grimmer, Carbondale, IL:

• Questioned how Centerstone services would be offered to students with IEPs.

• Asked if the school would be responsible for payments/reimbursement to a third-party service such as Centerstone if the student were referred as part of the IEP and does not receive Medicaid.

• Asked what part of the payment either the school or the student would be responsible for if referred to a third-party.

• Mrs. Murphy responded that based on her experience, if mental health service is part of the student’s IEP, then the school itself would carry it out.

• Mr. Grimmer asked if the school uses a third-party, how would services be handled and paid for.

• Mr. Benyas responded the Board would refer that question to the District’s attorney for clarification.

Ellis Reed, Carbondale, IL:

• Asked about whether the Superintendent’s report on academic progress included data specific to students who participate in the I Can Read! Program.

• Mr. Shimshak responded the report does not provide information on students in the I Can Read! Program specifically.

• Mrs. Murphy responded students would be included in the data as part of the student body as a whole.

John Major, Board President:

• Sends his condolences to the Bryant family who recently lost their daughter.

Their daughter was a student at Thomas Elementary School.

11. Adjournment

Pfister moved, seconded by Benyas, to adjourn at 8:41 PM.