Carbondale Reporter

Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met May 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Upon roll call, the following members were present:

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

The following members were absent:

Kathy Booziotis, Christopher Swims

Also present:

Stephen Murphy, Daniel Booth, Donna Fager, Stephanie Finke

President Woodard declared a quorum present and the regular scheduled meeting of May 16, 2018, was called to order. Member Joe Hudgins served as Secretary Pro Tem in Secretary Booziotis’ absence.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Flowers, to approve the minutes of the regular scheduled meeting of April 19, 2018. Roll call: Flowers, Hudgins, Tsung, VanWinkle and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Old Business: There were no old business items.

Public Comments: There were no public comments.

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

2018 CCHSEA Teacher of the Year: Erik Berrey was selected as the 2018 CCHSEA Teacher of the Year.

School Musical Commendation: Vice President Flowers commended Mr. Berrey and his students on the Little Mermaid School Musical. She said that she had recently attended two Broadway plays and their production was comparable to them.

Social Studies Department Presentation: Stephanie Finke, Curriculum Director/Social Studies Department Chair, did a presentation for the Board regarding the activities of the Social Studies Department.

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

Superintendent’s Report:

SIU Stem Grant:

Superintendent Murphy advised the Board he would be attending an upcoming meeting regarding partnering with SIU on a Stem Grant.

Astroturf:

Superintendent Murphy advised the Board the track would need to be replaced next year. He said they were looking at replacing the track and field with Astroturf with a company that specializes in bidding this service. He said several schools have started using Astroturf and they are very pleased with the results. He said the product is very durable and always usable; whereas grass fields are not.

Member Tsung asked if there would be a cost savings if we bid the track separate from the field. Mr. Murphy said that would not be advisable because you would not want to replace the track one year and then drive over it the next year when you replace the field. In addition, when installing Astroturf on a field and track it is advisable that they be completed together.

Member Hudgins said that when we have large projects with the new facilities money coming in we may want to create a capital improvements committee to look at the projects. Mr. Murphy said that a building committee was currently meeting and reviewing these types of projects. Dr. Woodard said with the facilities income we will be receiving we should be looking at all aspects to improve at the school.

2018 Summer Enrichment Program: The Board received information in their Board packet regarding the 2018 Summer Enrichment Program.

Rejection of Tennis Court Restrooms Construction Bids: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Hudgins, to acknowledge receipt of the bids received for the construction of tennis court restrooms; and, to reject all bids as presented. Roll call: Tsung, VanWinkle, Woodard, Flowers and Hudgins voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Permission to Bid 2018-19 Milk and Bread Products: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Tsung, to bid milk and bread products for the 2018-19 school year. Roll call: VanWinkle, Woodard, Flowers, Hudgins and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Approval of Quote for Video Intercom System: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Hudgins, to accept the quote from Security Alarm in the amount of $9,500.00 for the purchase of a video intercom system as presented. Roll call: Woodard, Flowers, Hudgins, Tsung and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Working Cash Abatement Authorization Resolution: Motion by Flowers, seconded by VanWinkle, to approve the Resolution to Abate $200,000.00 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund as presented. Roll call: Flowers, Hudgins, Tsung, VanWinkle and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Resolution to Permanently Transfer FY18 Interest Earned in Working Cash Fund to Education Fund: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Hudgins, to approve the Resolution to Permanently Transfer $9,000.00 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund. Roll call: Hudgins, Tsung, VanWinkle, Woodard and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Draft 2018-19 Board of Education Regular Meeting Calendar: The Board received the draft 2018-19 Board of Education Regular Meeting Calendar for their review. Adoption of the 2018-19 Board of Education Meeting Calendar will occur at the June 21, 2018 Board of Education meeting.

Executive Session: There was no executive session.

Retirements/Resignations: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Hudgins, to accept the following resignations/ retirements as presented: a. Resignation of Sherri Clark (Cook) effective at the end of the 2017-18 school year.

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

2017-18 Rebound Grant Personnel Employment Period Extension: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Flowers, to extend the employment period for Rebound grant personnel through July 20, 2018. The previous employment period was August 1, 2017-June 30, 2018. Personnel: Katie Babcock, Lisa Britt, Stephanie Brown, Matt Duckworth, Mark Hutchings, Marla Martin, Sean McGahan, Mary Jo Peterson and Sandra Snowden. Roll call: VanWinkle, Woodard, Flowers, Hudgins and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of 2017-18 Summer School: Motion by Flowers, seconded by VanWinkle, to employ the 2017-18 Summer School Personnel:

1. Driver Education Classroom Instruction--June 4-29, 2018 (80 Hours)--Personnel: Kim Wheeler

2. Driver Education Behind-the-Wheel Instruction--Personnel: Mike Butler, Krystal Emrick, Jeff Hansen, Greg Storm and Kim Wheeler

3. Monitor Personnel--June 4-29, 2018--Personnel: Andrew Smith

4. Summer Enrichment Program--June 4-29, 2018--Personnel: Jessie Anderson, Stephen Arvanis, Brenda Berg, Dewight Bigbee, Rebecca Browning, Paul Decker, Michael Dollins, Cheryl Drue, Bryan Dunn, Betsy Geiselman, Karen Gibson, Terri Goodin, John Gund, Andrew Gwinup, Crystal Harsy, Jenna Jamieson, Sandra Jordan, Jennifer Kennedy, Meriam Lahlou, Bryan Lee, Meredith Lipe, Justin Merriman, Erinn Murphy, Katie Rowland, Tracie Shackles, Cheryl Simonds, Alyssa Staley, Kevin Stamp, Katie Vieceli and Brad Walker

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

Employment of 2018-19 Personnel: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Hudgins, to employ the 2018-19 personnel as presented:

1. Social Studies Teacher--Dawn Bassett, full-time Social Studies Teacher. Ms. Bassett’s education and experience will place her at Line16, Column MA/MS on the Teacher Salary Schedule ($73,556.00).

2. Extra-Duty Personnel--Personnel:

Head Volleyball Coach: Fae Ragan: $6,249.00

Asst. Volleyball Coach: Johanna Mandrell: $4,954.00, Jared Ragan: $2,000.00

Boys Cross Country Coach: Greg Storm: $4,554.00, Stephen Arvanis: $1,500.00

Girls Cross Country Coach: Greg Storm: $4,554.00, Stephen Arvanis: $1,500.00

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

Volunteers: There were no volunteers.

June Board Meeting: The June Board meeting will be Thursday, June 21, 2018.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

MINUTES APPROVED: June 21, 2018

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