Carbondale Reporter

Marion Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met May 15.

Here is the minutes 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, May 15, 2018, in the Board Room at McElvain School, 593 Ava Road, Murphysboro, Illinois.

Board Members present: Mr. Beavers, Mrs. Doerr, Mr. Green, Mrs. Jaynes, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Runge.

Board Members absent: Dr. Corley.

Administrators Present: Mr. Grode, Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Ehlers, Mr. Keener

Administrators Absent: Mr. Wilson, Mr. Huppert

Others present: Steve Carrington, Len Novara, Georgia Marshall, Stacie Tefft, Liz Grandt, Tracy Landewee, Katie Russell, Troy Griswold, Christine Chambers, Cody Ellermeyer, Keith Jones, Monica May, Julie Sikorski, Matt Todd, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Layne, Sharon Fry, Dawn Taylor, Heather Parr, Leann White, Rick Layne, Chad Carson, Jimmie Leaton, Michael Dosch, Bill Quigley, Kyle Quigley, Ron Gill, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams, Marian Laughland, other parents and students in support of Mike Layne.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Novara.

Mr. Green made the motion and Mr. Beavers gave the second to approve the amended agenda (table Items 3 and 4 under Old Business; table Item 5 under New Business; and remove Item 10 under New Business).

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Mr. Beavers made the motion and Mrs. Jaynes gave the second to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items:

District #186 regular board meeting minutes dated April 17 2018

Tri-County regular board meeting minutes dated April 11, 2018

Tri-County Bills for May 2018

Applications

Reports

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Mrs. Miller made the motion and Mr. Green gave the second to approve the bills for May 2018 as presented.

A roll call vote was recorded as follows:

Mrs. Miller – Aye Mrs. Doerr – Aye Mr. Runge – Aye Mr. Green – Aye Mrs. Jaynes – Aye Dr. Corley – Absent Mr. Beavers – Aye

The president declared the motion carried.

Under Communications, Mr. Beavers made the motion and Mrs. Miller gave the second to accept the resignation as high school assistant track coach from Keith Jones.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Mrs. Jaynes made a motion and Mr. Green gave the second to accept the resignation as special education teacher the end of the 2017-18 school year from Kelsey Rohrer.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Mrs. Doerr made a motion and Mrs. Jaynes gave the second to approve a maternity leave beginning May 21, 2018 for Jordan Suits.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Mr. Beavers made a motion and Mr. Green gave the second to approve a request to take maternity leave for Brianne Jokisch beginning approximately September 21, 2018.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Mrs. Miller made a motion and Mr. Green gave the second to approve the intent to retire June 30, 2018 under the IMRF Early Incentive Retirement Incentive from Sandy Mileur.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Mrs. Jaynes made a motion and Mr. Green gave the second to accept the resignation of Ashley James as special education teacher the end of the 2017-18 school year.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Mr. Green made a motion and Mrs. Miller gave the second to approve Jessica White taking on-line Master of Music in Music Education program at Kent State University and applying successfully completed credit hours (Foundations of Music – 3 hrs; Music from World Cultures – 3 hrs) toward her salary schedule.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Mr. Beavers made a motion and Mrs. Jaynes gave the second to approve the intent to retire effective June 30, 2018 under the IMRF Early Retirement Incentive from Robin Boyd.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Mr. Beavers made a motion and Mrs. Miller gave the second to approve the intent to retire effective July 25, 2018 under the IMRF Early Retirement Incentive from Chancey Hickman.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Fish Bowl items were read.

Under the Freedom of Information Act, Murphysboro Education Association submitted two separate requests which included a copy of bills presented to the school board for the following months: July 2016; May 2017, June 2017; July 2017; August 2017; September 2017; October 2017; November 2017; February 2018; April 2018; January 2018; May 2018.

Information has been submitted for all requests.

Several comments were made under Public Comment. The following individuals spoke in support of Mike Layne and his successful volleyball program. Comments included the need to continue the program; why change the way he runs his camp – wasn’t the administration aware of this years ago; fundraising for expenses; athletic director position. Individuals speaking were Robbie Williams, Ron Gill, Marian Laughland, Rick Layne, Michael Dosch, and Chris Layne.

Mr. Grode responded by saying the volleyball program is not being removed. When Mr. Layne conducts the summer program, the funds need to be run and accounted for in the volleyball activity fund. There needs to be oversight of the funds and spent on specific items and activities. If Layne is conducting a private camp, he can do whatever he wants with his earned money, but then it will be necessary to consider him as a private individual when using the district facilities. Mr. Layne has been informed of his options. More in depth comments and questions can be found on the recording of the board meeting located on the district website (www.cusd186.org).

Under employee concerns, Mike Layne defended his program, his athletes, and parents. He also mentioned that his stipend isn’t enough to cover his summer time. Other coaches have higher stipends; some don’t have to work in the summer. He defended his appropriation of funds. He has conducted his program as he has in the past and now he is being told he can’t do it any longer. There is nothing in writing as to rules and regulations on how to run athletic programs. This situation has put him in jeopardy as an athletic director, which he says is unfair. He maintains he has not done anything wrong.

Matt Todd (MEA president) would like the board to consider replacing the dean of students at the high school with an assistant principal.

Dawn Taylor (middle school teacher) requested that she be allowed to turn on her air conditioner when she is working in her room during the summer.

Under Old Business and district financial updates, Mr. Grode indicated there wasn’t much to be said except the district is receiving its funding – which is great!

Mr. Grode indicated that the construction at the high school is still on schedule. When work begins inside where the office will be, a couple classrooms may need to be relocated due to the noise. The administration will work with what needs to be accomplished.

Student/Parent Handbook 2018-19 and Building Management Plans 2018-19 were tabled.

Mr. Beavers made a motion and Mrs. Miller gave the second to approve Board Policy 7.270 Administering Medicine to Students as presented.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Under New Business, Mrs. Doerr made a motion and Mrs. Miller gave the second to approve the following students be accepted as tuition free students for the 2018-2019 school year: Garrett Speith (10th); Zoey Mucher (4th); Jacob Caraker-Trzinsk (1st); Ethan Wilson (1st).

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Mr. Beavers made a motion and Mr. Green gave the second to approve entering into an interagency agreement with Child and Family Connections #24 for the 2018-2019 school year.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Mr. Green made a motion and Mrs. Miller gave the second to approve entering into an interagency agreement with Immanuel Lutheran for Powerschool Services for the 2018-2019 school year.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Mrs. Miller made a motion and Mr. Green gave the second to approve entering into an intergovernmental agreement with Sallie Logan Public Library.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Athletic Pay for Tournaments was tabled.

Mr. Beavers made a motion and Mrs. Jaynes gave the second to approve the proposal of Emling and Hoffman, P.C. to provide audit services to the district through 2019-2020 as presented.

A roll call vote was recorded as follows:

Mr. Beavers – Aye Mr. Green – Aye Mr. Runge – Aye Mrs. Jaynes – Aye Mrs. Miller – Aye Mrs. Doerr – Aye Dr. Corley – Absent

The president declared the motion carried.

Mr. Green made a motion and Mrs. Miller gave the second to continue with the Egyptian Area Schools Employee Benefit Trust for the 2018-2019 plan year, beginning September 1, 2018.

A roll call vote was recorded as follows:

Mr. Green – Aye Mr. Beavers – Aye Mr. Runge – Aye Mrs. Miller – Aye Dr. Corley – Absent Mrs. Jaynes – Aye Mrs. Doerr – Aye

The president declared the motion carried.

Mrs. Bush presented the 2017-18 amended budget for a 30 day review. More information will be presented at a budget hearing.

Mrs. Miller made a motion and Mrs. Jaynes gave the second to set a budget hearing to discuss the amended 2017-18 budget for Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at 6:15 p.m.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Authorization to bid for summer projects was deleted.

Mr. Grode discussed a presentation that two board members attended regarding strategic planning with the Consortium for Education Change (CEC). The board members were disappointed with the presentation. Mr. Grode believes strategic planning is important for districts and will continue to explore possibilities in this area.

Mr. Beavers made the motion and Mrs. Jaynes 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. 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;

2. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.

A roll call vote was recorded as follows:

Mr. Beavers – Aye Dr. Corley – Absent Mr. Runge – Aye Mrs. Jaynes – Aye Mrs. Doerr – Aye Mrs. Miller – Aye Mr. Green – Aye

The president declared the motion carried.

The board moved to closed session at 8:07 p.m. The board returned to open session at 10:31 p.m.

Mr. Beavers made a motion and Mrs. Jaynes gave the second to approve the closed session minutes from the regular meeting dated April 17, 2018.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

Mrs. Doerr made the motion and Mrs. Miller gave the second to voluntarily transfer the following individuals:

Darl Young – from 2nd grade to 4th grade

Ruthie Hertter – from 2nd grade to K-2 SpEd resource

Sharon Fry – from 6th grade Writing to 6th grade SS

Chelsea Austin – from Kindergarten to 6th grade Writing

Bill Huppert – from administration to 7th grade Science

Kristin Reiman – from high school PE to 3-5 SpEd self-contained

A roll call vote was recorded as follows:

Mrs. Doerr – Aye Dr. Corley – Absent Mr. Beavers – Aye Mrs. Miller – Aye Mr. Green – Aye Mr. Beavers – Aye Mrs. Jaynes – Aye

The president declared the motion carried.

Mrs. Jaynes made the motion and Mr. Green gave the second to employ the following individuals:

Malory Asaturian – Kindergarten

Alex Hiller – 1st grade

Shelby Ahlfield – 2nd grade

Chelsie McKinney – 2nd grade

Jessica Coleman – 5th grade

Audrey Vaughn – K-2 SpEd self-contained

Morgan Smith – middle school SpeEd

Matthew Batzell – 8th grade Language Arts-Writing

A roll call vote was recorded as follows:

Mrs. Jaynes – Aye Mrs. Doerr – Aye Mr. Runge – Aye Mr. Green – Aye Mrs. Miller – Aye Dr. Corley – Absent Mr. Beavers – Aye

The president declared the motion carried.

Mr. Beavers made a motion and Mrs. Miller gave the second to employ Cody Ellermeyer as high school principal beginning with the 2018-19 school year.

A roll call vote was recorded as follows:

Mr. Beaves – Aye Mr. Green – Aye Mr. Runge – Aye Mrs. Miller – Aye Mrs. Jaynes – Aye Mrs. Doerr – Aye Dr. Corley – Absent

The president declared the motion carried.

Mrs. Miller made a motion and Mr. Beavers gave the second to employ Keith Jones as principal at Carruthers School.

A roll call vote was recorded as follows:

Mrs. Miller – Aye Mrs. Jaynes – Nay Mr. Runge – Aye Mr. Beavers – Aye Dr. Corley – Absent Mr. Green – Nay Mrs. Doerr – Nay

The president declare the motion not carried.

Mr. Beavers made a motion and Mr. Green gave the second to employ student summer workers as presented (Jake Hunziker, Matt Caskey, William Phoenix, Dekota Bloemer, Vince Shields, Nick Blaise, Savveon Ayers).

A roll call vote was recorded as follows:

Mr. Beavers – Aye Mrs. Miller – Aye Mr. Runge – Aye Mr. Green – Aye Dr. Corley – Absent Mrs. Jaynes – Aye Mrs. Doerr – Aye

The president declared the motion carried.

Mr. Green made a motion and Mrs. Jaynes gave the second to employ summer school teachers: Amy Brock, Vivica Clark, Jennifer Graeff, Allison Svanda, Kelly Mahoney, Heather Parr.

A roll call vote was recorded as follows:

Mr. Green – Aye Mr. Beavers – Aye Mr. Runge – Aye Mrs. Jaynes – Aye Dr. Corley – Absent Mrs. Miller – Aye Mrs. Doerr – Aye

The president declared the motion carried.

Mrs. Miller made a motion and Mrs. Doerr gave the second to authorize posting for the follow positions: high school PE; HS English – pending resignation; 3-5 SpEd resource.

A roll call vote was recorded as follows:

Mrs. Miller – Aye Dr. Corley – Aye Mr. Runge – Aye Mrs. Doerr – Aye Mr. Green – Aye Mr. Beavers – Aye Mrs. Jaynes – Aye

The president declared the motion carried.

Mr. Beavers made the motion and Mr. Green gave the second to adjourn the meeting at 11:39 p.m.

A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Corley

The president declared the motion carried.

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