Carbondale Reporter

Carterville Community Unit School District 5 Board met Feb. 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Carterville Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education met in regular session in the Carterville High School Community Room at 6:00 p.m., February 15, 2018. The President of the Board, Mr. David Schwartz, called the meeting to order. The following members were present:

Mr. Compton Mr. Glover Mrs. Monje Mr. Schwartz Mr. Sizemore Mr. Yewell

Superintendent Liddell, Assistant Superintendent Barnstable, Principals Rogers and Webb, and Assistant Principals Ballestro and Owens were also present.

Board member Mr. Bogard was absent when roll was called.

Agenda Item 2 - Closed Session

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Compton) to go into closed session to consider matters related to appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District, pending litigation, and discuss the sale, Purchase, or lease of real property, The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Items 3 – Adjournment out of Closed Session

The motion was made by Mrs. Monje (seconded by Mr. Sizemore) to adjourn the closed session. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Item 4 - Approval of Closed Session Minutes

The motion was made by Mr. Compton (seconded by Mr. Glover) to accept the minutes of the closed session. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Pledge of Allegiance

Agenda Item - Visitor Participation

There was no request for visitor participation.

Agenda Item 7 - Administrative Remarks Agenda Item 7.1 – Principal Reports

Principals and Assistant Principals highlighted their work, activities, and accomplishments occurring in their buildings.

Agenda Item 7.2- Mid-year Financial Report

Mr. Rusty Thompson explained to the Board the mid-year financial report.

Agenda Item 8 - Board of Education Remarks

Mr. Glover inquired about if the surplus barn had gone out for bid? Superintendent Liddell said it would be out for bid in March.

Agenda Item 9 - Consent Agenda

The motion was made by Mr. Yewell (seconded by Mr. Sizemore) to approve the Consent Agenda, approve minutes for January 13, 2018 Board Retreat and January 18, 2018 Regular Board Meeting, approve of Treasurer's report for January, 2018, approve of High School Activity Fund for January, 2018, approve of High School Convenience Account for January, 2018, Jr. High Activity Report for January, 2018, Intermediate Activity Report January, 2018, approve of High School and Jr. High Athletic Imprest Fund Report for January, 2018, additional bills for January, 2018 and regular bills for February, 2018. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Item 10 - Old Business

There was no old business to discuss.

Agenda Item 11 – New Business

Agenda Item 11.1 - Employment/Resignation of Personnel or Other Closed Session Items

The motion was made by Mr. Compton (seconded by Mr. Yewell) to accept a letter of retirement from Robin Hampton as bus driver effective February 7, 2018. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The motion was made by Mrs. Monje (seconded by Mr. Sizemore) to approve Alec Waldron as a volunteer boys' track coach at the high school pending ASEP certification and background check. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Item 11.2 - Review 2018-2019 School Calendar

Superintendent Liddell handed out and reviewed the 2018-2019 School Calendar.

Agenda Item 11.3- Assign Board Members to Student Handbook Committees

Tri-C CIS

Mrs. Kimber Monje Mr. Adam Compton

CJHS CHS

Mr. Lynn Glover Mr. Tim Bogard

Agenda Item 11.4 – Discuss Recommended High School Curriculum Changes

Mr. Rogers explained to the Board the high school recommended curriculum changes in Advanced Biology and Advanced Geometry for next school year. He said he would like to implement a "Pride Power Hour" lunch for students.

Agenda Item 11.5 - Discuss Approve Purchase of Property

This agenda item was tabled.

Agenda Item 11.6- Discuss Student Teaching Agreements with Colleges and Universities

Assistant Superintendent Barnstable discussed with the Board agreements the District has with area colleges and universities regarding student teachers.

Agenda Item 11- Other Business

Agenda Item 12- Future Business - Next Scheduled Board Meeting - March 22, 2018

Agenda Item 13 - Adjournment

The motion was made by Mrs. Monje (seconded by Mr. Yewell) to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

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