Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met July 19.
Here is the agenda provided by the Board:
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
Kathy Booziotis
Christopher Swims
Joe Hudgins
Brian Woodard
The following members were absent:
Linda Flowers
Julie Van Winkle
Francis Tsung
Also present were:
Stephen Murphy
Ryan Thomas
Donna Fager
President Woodard declared a quorum present and the regular scheduled meeting of July 19, 2018, was called to order.
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Swims, to approve the minutes of the regular scheduled meeting of June 21, 2018. Roll call: Booziotis, Hudgins, Swims and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
Public Comments: None
Payment of Bills: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Booziotis, to pay the remaining bills for the month of June 2018; and, those available for payment for the month of July 2018. Roll call: Hudgins, Swims, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Murphy updated the Board on the status of the roof placement and stairwell repairs. He said the roof replacement was going well and currently on schedule. Due to some structural issues, the stairwell is behind schedule and will likely be completed in the first week of school. He said the district is still reviewing options for the tennis court restrooms.
2018-19 Revisions to Parent/Teacher/Student Handbook and Student-Athlete Handbook: Motion by Swims, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the 2018-19 revisions to the CCHS Parent/Teacher/Student Handbook (There were no revisions other than name updates to the CCHS Student-Athlete Handbook.) as presented:
Routine Changes:
1) Update school information and demographics
2) Calendar changes, phone numbers, etc.
3) Edited faculty list and all other areas as needed
4) Updated regular school lunch fees
5) Cleaned up wording throughout the handbook
Major Changes: Additions in Bold
1. DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULES (Pg. 8) Change old activity schedule to the new Activity Schedule below: (pg. 8)
| Activity Schedule | ||
| Period | Time | Lunch |
| Early bird | 7:30-8:25 | |
| ARP | 8:00-8:25 | |
| 1st | 8:30-9:15 | |
| 2nd | 9:20-10:05 | |
| 3rd | 10:10-10:55 | |
| 4TH | 11:00-11:45
11:35-12:20 | B 11:50-12:20
A 11:00-11:30 |
| 5th | 12:25-1:10 | |
| 6th | 1:15-2:00 | |
| Assembly | 2:05-3:00 | |
3. APPLICATION DEADLINES (Pg. 20) REMOVE/ADD: 3-year graduate: Must submit completed application to the Counseling Office by the end of the sophomore year or early enough in their junior year to take all the required courses for graduation…by the start of their junior year. 3 ½ year graduate: Must submit completed application to the Counseling Office by the end of the first semester of the junior year.
4. CONCURRENT/DUAL ENROLLMENT IN COLLEGE COURSES (Pg. 25) ADD: Concurrent enrollment in college classes is an opportunity for students to take college courses for college credit while enrolled in high school. Students must have completed their sophomore year to participate in this program. Students and parents must monitor course selection and course patterns to make sure that each four-year plan aligns with the student’s post-secondary plan.
5. CCHS STUDENT DRESS CODE (Pg. 41) REMOVE FORMER POLICY/ADD ALL: CCHS encourages a standard of behavior, dress, grooming, and appearance that reflects pride in self, home and school. Our expectation is that each Carbondale Community High School student will dress appropriately each day. The primary responsibility for a student’s attire resides with the student and parents or guardians. The school district is responsible for seeing that student attire does not interfere with the health or safety of any student, and that student attire does not contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any student. Our expectation is that parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring student compliance with the school’s dress code, and students are responsible for knowing the student dress code and for complying during school hours. Acknowledgment is given to the Oregon NOW Model Student Dress Code creators for developing the language that inspires our dress code.
Our values are:
* All students should be able to dress comfortably for school without fear of or actual unnecessary discipline or body shaming.
* All students and staff should understand that they are responsible for managing their own personal "distractions" without regulating individual students' clothing/self-expression.
* Student dress code enforcement should not result in unnecessary barriers to attendance (see Section 5: Dress Code Enforcement for enforcement procedures).
* School staff should be trained and able to use student/body positive language to explain the code and to address code violations.
* Reasons for conflict and inconsistent discipline should be minimized whenever possible.
* Students should understand that rules are important to follow and adhere to.
A student dress code should accomplish several goals:
* Prevent students from wearing clothing or accessories that will interfere with the operation of the school, disrupt the educational process, invade the rights of others, or create a reasonably foreseeable risk of such interference or invasion of rights.
* Maintain a safe earning environment in classes where protective or supportive clothing is needed.
* Ensure that all students are treated equitably regardless of gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, body type/size, religion, and personal style.
* Allow students to wear religious attire without fear of discipline or discrimination.
* Prevent students from wearing clothing or accessories with offensive images or language, including profanity, hate speech, and pornography.
* Prevent students from wearing clothing or accessories with images or language depicting or advocating violence, gangs, or the use of alcohol or drugs.
1. Basic Principle: Certain body parts must be covered for all students at all times. Clothes must be worn in a way such that genitals, buttocks, stomach, breasts, and nipples are covered with clothing that cannot be seen through at all times. All items listed in the “must wear” and “may wear” categories below must meet this basic principle.
2. Students Must Wear, while following the basic principle of Section 1 above:
• A Shirt (with fabric in the front, back, and on the sides under the arms), AND
• Pants/jeans or the equivalent (for example, a skirt, sweatpants, leggings, a dress or shorts), AND
• Shoes; activity-specific shoes requirements are permitted (for example for sports)
* High-school courses that include attire as part of the curriculum (for example, professionalism, public speaking, and job readiness) may include assignment-specific dress.
3. Students May Wear, if these items do not violate Section 1 above:
* Religious headwear
* Shirts with fabric in the front, back, and on the side under the arms
* Tank tops
* Fitted pants, yoga pants, “skinny jeans” and leggings that cannot be seen through.
* Shorts, skirts, and dresses that reach the longest fingertip in length on all sides
* Ripped jeans, as long as underwear and buttocks are not exposed
* Athletic attire
4. Students Cannot Wear:
* Hate speech, profanity, or pornography
* Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any protected class or consistently marginalized groups
* Violent language or images. Images or language depicting gangs, drugs, or alcohol (or any illegal item or activity)
* Any clothing that reveals visible undergarments, excluding brassiere straps (see through clothing is not allowed, underwear should not be seen, ex. Sagging)
* Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon
* Hats, bandanas, do-rags, hoods, or any item that obscures the face or ears (except as a religious observance)
* Pajamas
* Halter tops or strapless shirts
* Shorts, skirts, and dresses that DO NOT reach the longest fingertip in length on all sides
5. Dress Code Enforcement
To ensure effective and equitable enforcement of this dress code, school staff shall enforce the dress code consistently using the requirements below. School administration and staff shall not have discretion to vary the requirements in ways that lead to discriminatory enforcement.
* Students will only be removed from spaces, hallways, or classrooms as a result of a dress code violation as outlined in Sections 1 and 4 above. Violating Section 1 and/or 4 are seen as necessary reasons to enforce the dress code and talk with students, in an appropriate manner, about the violation. Students in violation of Section 1 and/or 4 will be provided three (3) options to be dressed to code during the school day:
* Students will be asked to put on their own alternative clothing, if already available at school, to be dressed to code for the remainder of the day.
* Students will be provided with temporary school clothing to be dressed to code for the remainder of the day, if available.
* If necessary, students’ parents may be called during the school day to bring alternative clothing for the student to wear for the remainder of the day.
* The consequences for violation of the CCHS Dress Code Policy are as follows:
*1st offense during a semester: Warning and student will be required to change clothing.
* 2nd offense during a semester: Warning and student will be required to change clothing.
* 3rd-4th offense during a semester: 1 detention and student will be required to change clothing.
* 5th-7th offense during a semester: 2 detentions and student will be required to change clothing.
* 8th offense and beyond during a semester: Student will receive an in-school suspension for each violation and will be required to change clothing.
* Each semester student violations will start back at zero.
No student should be affected by dress code enforcement because of racial identity, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious identity, household income, body size/type, or body maturity. School staff shall not enforce the school’s dress code more strictly against transgender and gender nonconforming students than other students. These dress code guidelines shall apply to regular school days and summer school days. If there are any questions regarding the dress code, please see an Assistant Principal or a member of the administration.
6. STUDENT RECORDS AND TRANSCRIPTS (pg. 31) ADD: Unofficial transcripts may be requested for college visits during students’ junior and senior years. Confidentiality of student information is protected at all times. The school registrar will not send a present or past student’s transcript of grades and test scores to another school, future employer, or public or private agency unless the student or the student’s parent or guardian makes a written request or signs a release of information form. Beginning with the Class of 2020, test scores will not be reported on transcripts. The release of information form can be found on TerrierNet.
7. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS (pg. 31) ADD: Students enrolled in all AP classes, except those that are identified as dual credit, are required to take the AP exam related to the course. Consequences for refusal to take the exam will be the removal of Honors/AP designation from courses.
8. CHRONIC TRUANCY (pg. 47) REMOVE/ADD: A student is considered to be a chronic truant when absent without a valid cause for 10% or more of the 180 regular attendance days, A chronic or habitual truant is a child subject to compulsory attendance laws who is absent without cause from school for 5% or more of the previous 180 regular attendance days, per Article 26 of the Illinois School Code. Truant students and parents may be subject to the Truants’ Alternative and Optional Education Program of Jackson/Perry and Franklin/Williamson Counties and the City of Carbondale Truancy Ordinance.
9. Physical Education Waivers (pg. 71) REMOVE/ADD Ongoing participation in an interscholastic athletic program (grades 11 and 12); (grades 10 – 12)
Roll call: Swims, Woodard, Booziotis and Hudgins voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
The Board thanked Mr. Booth and the Parent Advisory Committee for their work on the revised dress code.
Track and Football Field Proposal: Motion by Swims, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the proposed Scope of Work, Project Cost and Schedule from District Architect, Paul Lunsford, for the design work on the track renovations and football synthetic turf. The proposal does not commit the district to funding the projects. The proposal only pays for the design work associated with them in the amount $8,750.00 for the track renovations and $29,575.00 for the football synthetic turf. Roll call: Woodard, Booziotis, Hudgins and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
2018-19 Approval of Vendors: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Hudgins, to approve the 2018-19 vendors that generate revenue more than $1,000.00 as presented: Pepsi MidAmerica. Roll call: Booziotis, Hudgins, Swims and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
2018-19 Field Trips: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Swims, to approve the 2018-19 field trips that are located out of state and/or cost over $500.00 as presented. Roll call: Hudgins, Swims, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Swims, to approve the semi-annual review of the unopened executive session minutes; to make public the following executive session minutes: February 22, 2018 and March 22, 2018; and, to destroy the verbatim record (audiotape) executive session minutes that are 18 months old or older: None. Roll call: Swims, Woodard, Booziotis and Hudgins voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
2017-18 FOIA Requests: The Board received the July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 FOIA Requests list for their review.
IASB PRESS Issue 98 Board Policy Manual Updates—Second Reading/Adoption: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Hudgins, to approve the IASB PRESS Issue 98 Board Policy Updates as presented. First reading of the IASB PRESS Issue 98 Board Policy Updates occurred at the June 21, 2018 Board of Education meeting. Roll call: Woodard, Booziotis, Hudgins and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Annual Review of County Facilities Sales Tax Resolution: The Board received an update in their packet on the County Facilities Sales Tax for their review.
Assessment Coordinator Stipend: Motion by Swims, seconded by Booziotis, to change the Assessment Coordinator extended-time position to an extra-duty position with a stipend of $2,250.00 plus an assigned period per day as presented. Roll call: Booziotis, Hudgins, Swims and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Resignations/Retirements: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Swims, to accept the following resignations/retirements as presented:
a. Resignation of Charles May as the Imagination in Motion Club Sponsor for the 2018-19 school year as presented.
b. Resignation of Jared Ragan as an Assistant Volleyball Coach for the 2018-19 school year as presented.
Roll call: Hudgins, Swims, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
2018-19 Employment of Personnel: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Hudgins, to employ the following 2018-19 personnel as presented:
a. Extra-Duty/Extended-Time Personnel
Junior Class Advisor: Christy McGee: $4,401
Asst. Junior Class Advisor: Rasheeda Love: $1,100.50; Melanie Nelson: $1,100.50
Cheerleading Coach: Whitney Pierce: $4,954.00; Ethan May: $1,100.00
Asst. Football Coach: Jimi Bradley: $3,500.00; Ben Campos: $4,400.00; Scott Hankey: $4,000.00; Obadiah Mims: $2,250.00; Antonio Ragland: $1,500.00; DeAndre Smith: $3,650.00; Kevin Stamp: $4,000.00; Brad Walker: $5,000.00; Jihad Wright: $1,700.00; Cody Pike: $1,500.00
Head Boys Track Coach: Stephen Arvanis: $3,853.50
Asst. Boys Track Coach: Tayvonne Landry: $4,401.00
Head Girls Track Coach: Stephen Arvanis: $3,853.50
Asst. Girls Track Coach: Chris Apple: $4,401.00
Head Girls Soccer Coach: Ortez Davis: $6,054.00
Asst. Girls Soccer Coach: Jeff Hansen: $4,401.00
b. Cafeteria Personnel
Stephanie Murray, Cook (full-time) -- Rate of Pay: $13.31/Hr.
c. Teacher Aide and Monitor Personnel
1. Olasubomi “David” Ayeni*, Hall Monitor -- Rate of Pay: $12.14/Hr.
*Employment contingent upon receipt of Illinois Professional Educator License.
2. Jeleania Fields, Special Education Teacher Aide -- Rate of Pay: $12.14/Hr.
3. Heather Taylor-Naas, Reading/English Title Aide -- Rate of Pay: $12.14/Hr.
d. Rebound Grant Personnel
-- Employment is contingent on the availability of grant funds.
-- Employment Period: August 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019. Hours will be reduced during the summer or until adequate student enrollment is achieved.
-- Personnel:
Katie Babcock, Parent Educator--37.5 Hrs./Week @ $17.15/Hr.
Lisa Britt, English Facilitator--35 Hrs./Week @ $19.43/Hr.
Stephanie Brown, Family Educator--37.5 Hrs./Week @ $20.93/Hr.
Meghan Carroll, Parent Educator (hired June 21, 2018)--37.5 Hrs./Week @ $16.00/Hr.
Matt Duckworth, Guidance Facilitator--37.5 Hrs./Week @ $19.43/Hr.
Mark Hutchings, GED Program Facilitator--35 Hrs./Week @ $22.88/Hr.
Marla Martin, Reading/Health/Consumer Ed. Facilitator--35 Hrs./Week @ $22.88/Hr.
Sean McGahan, Social Studies Facilitator--35 Hrs./Week @ $16.44/Hr.
Mary Jo Peterson, Transition Counselor--20 Hrs./Week @ $22.88/Hr.
Ivory Rush-Aldridge, Math/Science Facilitator--35 Hrs./Week @ $16.00/Hr.
Sandra Snowden, Rebound Program Coordinator--40 Hrs./Week @ $30.03/Hr.
Roll call: Swims, Woodard, Booziotis and Hudgins voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
2018-19 Volunteers: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the following 2018-19 volunteers as presented: Jared Ragan – Assistant Football Coach Volunteer. Roll call: Woodard, Booziotis, Hudgins and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Back-to-School Luncheon: The Back-to-School district employee luncheon will be held on Monday, August 13, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
August Board of Education Meeting: The August Board of Education meeting will be Thursday, August 16, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
2018 Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend: The 2018 Carbondale Terriers Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend will be August
24-25, 2018. Friday, August 24, at 7:00 p.m. is the Terriers vs. Red Devils Football Game. Saturday, August 25, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hall of Fame Induction Dinner at the Carbondale Civic Center.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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