Carbondale Reporter

Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met April 19.

Here is the minures provided by the Board:

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, April 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Upon roll call, the following members were present:

Kathy Booziotis Francis Tsung

Linda Flowers Brian Woodard

Christopher Swims

The following members were absent:

Joe Hudgins Julie VanWinkle

Also present:

Stephen Murphy Brandi Jones

Donna Fager Michelle Thomas

Daniel Booth Kim Wheeler

Ryan Thomas

President Woodard declared a quorum present and the regular scheduled meeting of April 19, 2018, was called to order.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Swims, to approve the following minutes:

a. Regular Scheduled Meeting of March 22, 2018

b. Executive Session of March 22, 2018

c. Special Meeting of March 26, 2018

d. Board Retreat of April 10, 2018

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

Public Comments: None

Driver Ed./Health Ed./P.E. Department Presentation: Kim Wheeler and Michelle Thomas, Co-Chairs of the Driver Education/Health Education/Physical Education Department did a presentation for the Board regarding the activities of their department.

Student Activities Director Presentation: Brandi Jones, Student Activities Director, did a presentation for the Board regarding the 2017-18 student activities.

Payment of Bills: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Swims, to pay the remaining bills for the month of March 2018; and, those available for payment for the month of April 2018. Roll call: Flowers, Swims, Tsung, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent Murphy apprised the Board of the following information in his Superintendent’s Report:

Tennis Court Restrooms: The bids for constructing new tennis court restrooms were unbelievably high. The estimated cost for the project was $90,000; however, the lowest bid received was over $225,000. The Architect is attempting to evaluate why this happened. A more feasible option would be to construct the restrooms for dual use with football. This would be a simpler design between the courts and cost under $90,000. The construction would be completed this summer.

Astro Turf: Past discussions indicated that an “AstroTurf” football field was not a high priority for the Athletic Department; however, the Fralish Cup was cancelled again this year due to rain and poor field conditions. This prompted discussion to consider the option of a turf field when the track is replaced next summer.

Covered Facility for Tennis Courts: During a recent Facilities meeting there was discussion on constructing a covered facility for the tennis courts so that they could be used year-around. The estimated cost would be $300,000.

Evidence-Based Funding Model: The District received the first funding under the State of Illinois’ new evidence-based formula. The District should receive about $74,000 in new funding in the next two months. There are no restrictions on the new funds; however, the model indicates one area the District would benefit from is a licensed librarian. The District will post a Media Coordinator/Library Information Specialist position notice for the 2018-19 school year.

District 95 Public Relations: The interviews for a shared Public Relations position with District 95 are scheduled for May 9 and May 10, 2018. Dr. Flowers and Mr. Murphy will sit on the interview committee. The position will be a District 95 employee, and District 165 will share part of the salary.

Groundskeeper: The District has received no applicants for the position of Groundskeeper. Mr. Murphy will set up a meeting with some professionals in the area to discuss potential options.

2018 Board of Education Student Artwork Purchase Award: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Swims, to approve the 2018 Student Artwork Purchase Award ($200) as presented. Roll call: Swims, Tsung, Woodard, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Transportation Contract One-Year Extension: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Swims, to approve the one-year contract extension with West Bus Transportation Service for the 2018-19 school year as presented. Roll call: Tsung, Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2018-19 Employee Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Renewal: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the renewal premiums from Blue Cross/Blue Shield and ISEBC/Sun Life for employee health, dental and vision insurance for the 2018-19 school year as presented. Roll call: Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers, Swims and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

IASB PRESS Issue 97 Board Policy Manual: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Flowers, to approve the IASB PRESS Issue 97 Board Policy Manual updates as presented. Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers,

Updates Swims, Tsung and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. First reading of IASB PRESS Issue 97 Board Policy Manual updates occurred at the March 22, 2018 Board of Education Meeting.

Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Swims, to approve the Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment as presented. Roll call: Flowers, Swims, Tsung, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2018-19 Annual COPE Safe Schools Program Intergovernmental Agreement: Motion by Swims, seconded by Tsung, to approve the 2018-19 Annual Intergovernmental Agreement for School Districts Regional Office of Education #30 COPE Safe School Program as presented. Roll call: Swims, Tsung, Woodard, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Member Flowers asked why the statement *Eligible for disciplinary reassignment pursuant to violation of school district “zero tolerance policies” continues to be included in the annual resolution when the zero tolerance policies have not been legal for the past several years. Superintendent Murphy advised he would contact the Regional Superintendent for an explanation on why the language continues to be included in the resolution.

2018-19 Annual Project SOAR Alternative Educational Program Intergovernmental Agreement: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Swims, to approve the 2018-19 Annual Intergovernmental Agreement for School Districts Regional Office of Education #30 Project SOAR Alternative Educational Program as presented. Roll call: Tsung, Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Resignations/Retirements: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Flowers, to accept the resignations/retirements of the following personnel as presented:

a. Resignation of Hayden Beattie (Rebound Math/Science Teacher Program Aide) effective April 6, 2018.

b. Retirement of Maria Taylor (Spanish teacher) effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year.

c. Retirement of Suzanne Asaturian (science teacher) effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year.

d. Retirement of James L. Miller (physical education teacher) effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year.

e. Retirement of Marcella Morris (reading teacher) effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year.

f. Retirement of Donna Fager (Chief School Business Official) effective July 30, 2021.

g. Retirement of Don Biggs (Maintenance Director) effective August 1, 2021.

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

Employment Transfer: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Tsung, to approve the employment transfer of Rena Weller from the Assistant Secretary to the CSBO/District Cashier position to the Faculty Secretary position effective April 20, 2018. Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins, Swims, Tsung and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

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

a. 2017-18 Rebound Grant Personnel--Employment is contingent on the availability of grant funds. Employment Period: April 13-July 31, 2018. Hours will be reduced during the summer or until adequate student enrollment is achieved--Personnel: Ivory Rush-Aldridge, Math Science Teacher Program Aide--35 Hrs./Week @ $16.00/Hr.

b. 2017-18 Extra-Duty Personnel--Seth Kohlhaas: Theatre-Musical ($903.25)

c. 2018-19 English Teacher--Charles May as a full-time English teacher. Mr. May’s education and experience will place him at Line 4, Column BA/BS on the Teacher Salary Schedule ($49,456.00).

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

2017-18 Volunteers: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the following 2017-18 volunteers as presented:

Edith Koine: Theatre-Musical Volunteer

Melissa Tillman: Theatre-Musical Volunteer

Christopher Shelton*: Fishing Coach Volunteer

*Pending receipt of ASEP Certification.

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

Upcoming Events:

Awards Night: Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Carbondale Civic Center.

Next Board of Education Meeting: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Graduation: Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the SIU Arena

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

http://www.cchs165.jacksn.k12.il.us/board_of_education/april_2018_school_board_minutes