Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 Board of Education met January 16.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by President Rick Runge at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, in the Board Room at McElvain School, 593 Ava Road, Murphysboro, Illinois
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Board Members present: Dr. Corley, Mrs. Doerr, Mr. Green, Mrs. Jaynes, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Runge.
Board Members absent: Mr. Beavers
Administrators Present: Mr. Grode, Mrs. Bush, Mr. Huppert, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Keener
Administrators Absent: Mrs. Ehlers
Others present: Steve Carrington, Georgia Marshall, John Keller, Stacie Tefft, Jim Siefert, students attending for class.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Keener.
Mrs. Miller made the motion and Dr. Corley gave the second to approve the agenda as presented.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye - All; Nay – None; Absent – Beavers
The president declared the motion carried.
Mr. Green made the motion and Mrs. Doerr gave the second to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items:
District #186 regular board meeting minutes dated December 19, 2017
District #186 special board meeting minutes dated December 21, 2017
Tri-County regular board minutes dated December 13, 2017
Tri-County Bills for January 2018
Applications
Reports
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye - All; Nay - None; Absent – Beavers
The president declared the motion carried.
Mrs. Jaynes made the motion and Mrs. Miller gave the second to approve the bills for January 2018 as presented.
A roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Mrs. Jaynes - Aye Mrs. Doerr -- Aye Mr. Runge - Aye
Mrs. Miller - Aye Mr. Green - Aye
Dr. Corley - Aye Mr. Beavers - Absent
The president declared the motion carried.
There were no communications presented.
Fish Bowl items were read.
There was one request falling under the Freedom of Information Act from Parent's Foundation for Education requesting information about staff. Information was provided; however, no personal information was provided.
Under public comment, Emily Cook was concerned with the depressing graduation statistics. She is willing to support the district in any way she can to help bring these numbers up. She works at SIU and is willing to work with the administration to see what programs are available for our students.
No employee comments were presented.
Under Old Business, Mr. Grode said Governor Rauner vetoed the evidenced based funding model. It is hopeful that the bill will be resubmitted and things can begin to start moving.
Mr. Grode indicated that the construction at the high school is moving along. Sometime in February the walls will be delivered. Parking areas are being moved to the old tennis court. Teachers are very cooperative with having to move classrooms to other areas of the building while the huge concrete walls are being installed. In addition to the auditorium, the switchgear project is proceeding.
In regard to the seniority list, there was one question addressed by a certified teacher with respect to her employment date being prior to others yet she was placed below them. This was due to her using deduct days while she was on maternity leave. A meeting has been scheduled to further discuss details with her. Mrs. Doerr wanted Mr. Grode to be sure that the employee wasn't being penalized because of having a baby.
Mr. Grode recommended approving the lists as presented. Mr. Green made a motion and Dr. Corley gave the second to approve the 2017-18 Seniority lists as presented.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye - All; Nay – Doerr; Absent - Beavers
The president declared the motion carried.
Mr. Grode discussed the proposed elevator project at middle school. Jim Siefert had a sketch detailing more information. The size is larger than currently existing. With the installation, the main office will be relocated to better address security and access to the building. Bid date in February is anticipated.
Under New Business. Mr. Grode asked for two board members to volunteer to assist with the development of the 2017-2018 school calendar. Mrs. Jaynes and Mrs. Miller volunteered.
PRESS #96 updates were given to the board for a first reading. Mr. Grode pointed out specific policies that he wanted the board to be aware of. Policy 5.200 has an option that prohibits social workers from moonlighting by providing services to students attending in the district they are employed. Policy 5.240 has an option that allows DCFS to recommend to districts that they remove an employee from his/her position when he/she is the subject of a pending DCFS investigation that relates to the employment in the district in which he/she is employed. Policy 7.180 is policy that requires reviewing every two years – Prevention of and
Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment.
There was discussion about when to set Baccalaureate and Graduation dates. Originally looking at May 12 or May 19, having used three emergency days already, May 19 would be better. Carbondale's graduation is the 19 and because of cross-over in families, the district tries to stay away from the same night. There was favorable discussion to hold both ceremonies on Sunday, May 20. The administration will further discuss and have a recommendation at the February meeting.
Mr. Grode and Mrs. Bush discussed with the board the possibility of offering to noncertified staff an early retirement incentive. This would also include Tri-County IMRE employees as they are in District 186's group. There are approximately 32 eligible employees. This would require board resolution. Mrs. Bush has made contact with IMRF and is working on getting more details for the board. She will be computing IMRF cost estimates for the district, as well as, replacement costs of employees leaving. More information will be presented in February or March.
Mr. Runge stated the next item on the agenda was a resolution (i) transferring funds from the school facility occupation tax fund of CUSD 186, Jackson County, Illinois, to the bond and interest fund of said school district and (ii) abating a portion of the taxes heretofore levied to pay debt service on the Taxable General Obligation Limited School Bonds, Series 2009A, of said school district.
Mrs. Bush recommended that the board approve the resolution which simply means that the district transfers the County Facility Sales Tax (CFST) funds received in November and December of 2017 to the Debt Service Fund from the Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $127,125 and to further abate a portion of the 2017 tax levy for the Series 2009A bonds in the amount of $127,125.
The district received $254,250.22 in CFST funds in November and December 2017. The board was split on whether to abate the $127,125 of the amount received.
During the campaign period to pass the question on the ballot, the former board promised the public that it would abate. Those members of the current board want to abide by that promise.
After a full discussion thereof, Mrs. Miller made a motion and Dr. Corley gave the second to adopt said resolution as presented.
A roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Mrs. Miller - Aye Mr. Green - Nay Mr. Runge - Aye
Dr. Corley - Aye Mrs. Jaynes - Aye
Mrs. Doerr - Nay Mr. Beavers - Absent
The president declared the motion carried.
Mrs. Miller made the motion and Mrs. Doerr gave the second to move into closed session pursuant to Section 2 of the Open Meetings Act, 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/2(C), to review:
1. Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed;
2. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the district including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity.
A roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Mrs. Miller - Aye Mrs. Jaynes -- Aye Mr. Runge - Aye
Mrs. Doerr - Aye Mr. Beavers - Absent
Mr. Green - Aye Dr. Corley - Aye
The president declared the motion carried.
The board moved to closed session at 7:46 p.m. The board returned to open session at 8:09 p.m.
Dr. Corley made a motion and Mr. Green gave the second to approve the closed session minutes from the regular meeting dated December 19, 2017 and special meeting dated December 21, 2017.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye - All; Nay - None; Absent — Beavers
The president declared the motion carried.
Mrs. Miller made the motion and Dr. Corley gave the second to employ Christy Scott as a volunteer soccer coach and Mike and Marian Laughland as volunteer MMS volleyball coaches.
A roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Mrs. Miller - Aye Mrs. Doerr -- Aye Mr. Runge - Aye
Dr. Corley - Aye Mr. Green - Aye
Mr. Beavers - Absent Mrs. Jaynes - Aye
The president declared the motion carried.
After a review of minutes lawfully closed, Mrs. Jaynes made a motion and Mr. Green gave the second to keep said closed minutes confidential.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye - All; Nay - None; Absent – Beavers
The president declared the motion carried.
Mrs. Doerr made the motion and Dr. Corley gave the second to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye - All; Nay - None; Absent — Beavers
The president declared the motion carried.
Approved: February 20, 2018
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