Carbondale Reporter

Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met Aug. 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Upon roll call, the following members were present:

Kathy Booziotis, Francis Tsung, Linda Flowers, Julie VanWinkle, Joe Hudgins, Brian Woodard

 Also present were:                

Stephen Murphy, Hope Fuqua Jones, Daniel Booth, Christopher E. Swims, Cheryl Graff                                     

President Woodard declared a quorum present and the special meeting of August 1, 2017, was called to order.

Regional Superintendent of Schools Present at Meeting: Cheryl Graff, Region #30 Superintendent of Schools was present to attend the school board candidate interviews.

School Board Candidates: School Board candidates, Hope Fuqua Jones and Christopher E. Swims, were present at the meeting.

Executive Session: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Flowers, to go into executive session for the purpose of considering information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees, and to consider the appointment of a member to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)(3)).  Roll call:  Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins, Tsung, VanWinkle and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none.  Motion carried.  The executive session convened at 6:02 p.m.  The executive session adjourned at 7:24 p.m.  The public session of the meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m.  President Woodard stated no action was taken while in executive session.

Public Comments: No public comments.

Resignations: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Hudgins, to accept the following resignations as presented:

a. Barbara Mueller (part-time Assistant Secretary to the CSBO) effective July 31, 2017.

b. Eden Morrison (Rebound Math/Science Teacher Program Aide) effective August 1, 2017.

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

2017-18 Employment of Personnel: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to employ the following 2017-18 personnel as presented:  

a. Assistant Principal--Ryan Thomas as an Assistant Principal for the 2017-18 school year (full-time 10.5-month position) with a salary of $73,650.00 pending receipt of his Illinois Administrative Credentials.

b. Industrial Technology Teacher--James Heninger as a temporary part-time (2/6-time) Industrial Technology Teacher. Mr. Heninger’s education and experience will place him at Line 22, Column MA/MS+24 prorated on the on the Teacher Salary Schedule ($28,543.66).

c.  Cook Helper—No recommendation.

d.  Computer Network Technician—No recommendations.

e.  Extra-Duty/Extended-Time Personnel

Asst. Band Director:  Shaina Dilalla ($1,606.50)                                          

Asst. Junior Class:  Lisa Bastien ($2,142.00)                                               

Asst. Speech:  Patrick Seick (1/3)

Asst. Football Coach:  Obadiah Mims ($500.00)

1 Hour Overload Section of Academic Support:  Tammy Helvey  ($7,376.67)

f.  Aide/Monitor Personnel

Jenna Jamieson, Perkin’s Grant Teacher Aide--$10.23/Hour @ 2/6-Time

g.  Business/Academic Support Teacher--Jenna Jamieson as a part-time (4/6-time) Business/Academic Support Teacher.  Ms. Jamieson’s education and experience will place her at Line .5, Column BA/BS prorated on the on the Teacher Salary Schedule ($28,980.68).

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

2017-18 Volunteers: No recommendations.

Back-to-School Luncheon: The Back-to-School district employee luncheon may be held on Monday, August 14, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.  Mr. Booth discussed a potential change in venue to Giant City Lodge following a district bus tour for faculty.

August Board of Education Meeting: The August Board of Education meeting will be Thursday, August 17, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Governor Rauner’s Amendatory Veto of Senate Bill 1: Mr. Murphy discussed Governor Rauner’s amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1.

Progress of Roof Project:  Mr. Murphy discussed the progress of the roof project, and indicated that it was scheduled for completion August 11, 2017.

Potential Projects for CSFT Funds: Mr. Murphy discussed potential projects to be paid for with County School Facilities Tax funds, including tennis court bathrooms, Superblock upgrades, and roof/external stair repairs.    

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

http://www.cchs165.jacksn.k12.il.us/board_of_education/august_2017_school_board_minutes