Carbondale Reporter

Carbondale Elementary School District 95 Board met November 13. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

A regular meeting of the Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 was held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 6:00 pm at CES95 Administrative Center, 925 South Giant City Road, Carbondale, IL 62902.

1. Roll Call:

Upon roll call, the following members were present:

Mr. John Major, President

Mr. Carlton Smith, Vice President

Ms. Catherine Field

Ms. Michelle Connet

Ms. Natasha Zaretsky

Ms. Erinn Murphy

Mr. Gary Shepherd

Administrators present:

Mr. Daniel Booth, Superintendent

Mr. Justin M. Miller, Assistant Superintendent

Ms. Zeppelyn Brewer, Director of Pupil Services

Ms. Janice Pavelonis, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Roll Call

2. Executive Session 6:04 pm

Roll Call:

Mr. John Major, President

Mr. Carlton Smith, Vice President

Ms. Catherine Field

Ms. Michelle Connet

Ms. Natasha Zaretsky

Ms. Erinn Murphy

Mr. Gary Shepherd

Murphy moved, seconded by Connet, to enter Executive Session at 6:04 PM for the purpose of discussing performance, evaluation and compensation of specific personnel matters, matters relating to student discipline, matters relating to collective bargaining, and matters relating to pending litigation.

Roll Call Vote:

Yes votes: Field, Major, Smith, Connet, Zaretsky, Murphy, Shepherd

No votes: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Executive Session adjourned at 7:05 pm.

Roll Call Vote:

Yes votes: Major, Field, Smith, Connet, Zaretsky, Murphy, Shepherd

No: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Executive Session

3. Public Comments - None

Public Comments

4. Approval of Agenda

Shepherd moved, seconded by Connet, Recommend approving the Agenda:

Roll Call Vote:

Yes votes: Field, Major, Smith, Connet, Zaretsky, Murphy, Shepherd

No votes: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

5. Consent Agenda Items

Shepherd moved, seconded by Connet, Recommend approving Consent Agenda Items, 5.1-Minutes, 5.2-Financial Reports and 5.3-Communications

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Smith, Zaretsky, Murphy, Connet, Shepherd

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: None

Motion carried

Approval of Agenda

Consent Agenda Items

5.1  5.11 Regular – October 25, 2018

       5.12 Executive – October 25,2018

5.2  Financial Reports

        5.21 Approval of Bills

        5.22 Treasurer’s Report

        5.23 Monthly Budget Report

        5.24 School Activity Fund Reports 

5.3   Communications

         5.3 1 FOIA Requests – None

         5.32 Donations – None

6. Committee Reports

6.1 President’s Remarks – John Major

       • Joint Annual Conference – Chicago, IL November 16-18, 2018. The following people are attending: John Major, Carlton Smith, Michelle Connet, Daniel Booth, Justin Miller, Zeppelyn Brewer, Janice Pavelonis, Stephanie Esters, and Jerri Adkinson.

6.2   Committee Reports

        6.21 Public Relations Committee – Stephanie Esters

        • (2) Website vendors presented options for future consideration.

        • Current website contract expires this summer.

        • CMS AT students are currently working on a ICougar website.

        • PR Committee participated in the Community Event held in October.

        • Mr. Booth’s interview with Carbondale Times covered his accomplishments in his first few weeks of administration.

        • Visited/Press release on the Certified Nursing Assistant class at CCHS

        • ESSA letter to parents and staff and new release on the PBIS Community Night Event.

        6.22 Personnel Committee – None

        6.23 Policy Committee – None

        6.24 Building and Transportation Committee – None

6.3 District Reports

        6.31 Director of Pupil Services, Zeppelyn Brewer - None

        6.32 Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessments, Janice Pavelonis - None

        6.33 Assistant Superintendent, Justin Miller

         • Estimated Tax Levy Resolution will file the last Tuesday of the month in December.

         • Approval from ISBE for Pre-K 3 to 5 Grant. Still waiting on the 0-3 Grant.

         • Applied for Ameren Illinois Energy Efficient Kitchen Upgrade Grant, received (1) heating cabinet at Thomas School. Equal about $4,500. Still waiting to hear about Lewis and CMS.

         • City of Carbondale – Submitting a grant for Safe Routes of Schools, which provides walk ways and signage by Thomas School on Wall St.

         • Audit – Delayed due to changes to the standard compliance from the State.

         • Recommend a Personnel Committee Meeting on December 11 @ 4:30pm.

         6.34 Superintendent, Daniel Booth

         • Slide presentation outlining the Illinois Report Card (a copy will be filed with the board minutes).

         • Education Advisory Board Proposal – The consultant firm will assess/research our district’s needs, develop a solution and train us on how to implement the procedures to achieve the positive outcome. The Cost is $17,500 for the first year, if satisfied then we would sign a contract. This is funded through the Title 1 grant.

      Carlton Smith requested to be provided the reasons for the OSS/ISS totals shown on the suspension report. Mr. Booth stated that he would provide the information.

 6.4 Faculty Council – Jennifer Hartlieb

Ms. Hartlieb reported that she, Angela Grimmer, and Melissa Norman had a positive conversation with Mr. Booth and Janice on behalf of the Faculty Council regarding some concerns and they were assured a plan is in place. Hartlieb also reported that they are working on remediation and retention plans. The next Faculty Council meeting will be November 27th.

Mr. Booth thanked Jennifer for their willingness to sit down/talk and come to an understanding regarding their concerns. He is happy with their comfort level that has been developed in bringing their concerns and the trust to wait and see it through.

7. Old Business - None

Old Business

7.1 Second Reading and Adoption of Updated IASB Policies

Smith moved, seconded by Shepherd, Recommend adopting the following IASB Updated Policies:

                  4:80 Accounting and Audits

                  6:60 Curriculum Content

                  6:130 Program for the Gifted

                  6:135 Accelerated Placement Program

                  7:340 Student Records

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Smith, Zaretsky, Murphy, Connet, Shepherd

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: None

Motion carried

8. New Business

8.1 Action on Classified Personnel

8.11 Action on Classified Substitutes

Shepherd moved, seconded by Murphy, Recommend the following be placed on the Classified Substitute List to work on an as needed basis for the 2018-2019 school year.

Maria Sanchez de Gonzalez – Cook’s Helper

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Major, Field, Smith, Connet, Zaretsky, Murphy, Shepherd

No: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

8.12 Employment of Cook’s Helper

Smith moved, seconded by Shepherd, Recommend approving the employment of Raylene O’Guinn as a Cook’s Helper at Parrish School, effective November 14, 2018, pending a clear CBI.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Major, Field, Smith, Connet, Zaretsky, Murphy, Shepherd

No: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

8.13 Action on Cook’s Helper Position

Murphy moved, seconded by Field, Recommend approving a Cook’s Helper position at Carbondale Middle School.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Major, Field, Smith, Connet, Zaretsky, Murphy, Shepherd

No: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

8.2 Action on Certified Personnel - None

8.3 Action on Enterprise Zone Resolution

Smith moved, seconded by Murphy, Recommend approving the Enterprise Zone Resolution as presented.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Connet, Smith, Zaretsky, Murphy, Shepherd

No votes: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

8.4 Action on Tentative Tax Levy Resolution

Smith moved, seconded by Connet, Recommend approval of the tentative resolution to file a Tax Levy for the 2018 tax year for less than 5% of the prior year’s tax extension.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Connet, Smith, Zaretsky, Murphy, Shepherd

No votes: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

9. Next Scheduled Meetings

9.1 Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Public Relations Committee Meeting

CES95 Administrative Center

925 South Giant City Road

Carbondale, IL 62902

4:00 pm

Saturday, December 8, 2018

Board Retreat

CES95 Administrative Center

925 South Giant City Road

Carbondale, IL 62902

10:00 am

*Thursday, December 13, 2018

Regular Board Meeting (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

CES95 Administrative Center

6:00 pm

6:05 pm Motion and Roll Call Vote to go into Executive Session (CLOSED) for the purpose of discussing matters relating to the performance, evaluation and compensation of specific personnel, matters relating to student discipline, matters relating to collective bargaining, and matters relating to pending litigation.

7:00 pm Reconvene Regular Board Meeting Public Session (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

*Not the fourth Thursday of the month

10 Public Comments

Ed Ford – Just something for the Board to think about, how to balance the worthiness vs. the cost for the consulting plan…Maybe you could ask your Superintendent to reduces his salary by $17,500 to help pay for the consultant. Erinn Murphy replied, it’s Title 1 money, so it Federal money. Mr. Ford replied, that money could be used for something else!

Ella Lacey – Asked about the designations. As she set listening to the underperforming for the elementary district and the fact that this has been going on for quite awhile. Then at the high school, they are in the commendable state. Mr. Booth how do you explain that?

Mr. Booth replied, the high school accountability system is different from elementary where at the high school, they are not looking at growth in test scores, they are just looking at the graduation rate. Also, in the comparison rate to high school, the elementary has a higher rate of poverty, low income students and IEP students. The high school is a mixture of students that the pool is from the feeder schools with a different background (ie. Giant City, Unity Point, and DeSoto) that also helps to increase that score and the designation at the high school.

Charlie Howe – Commented on the following:

      • How things that are going on at SIU affect the community and district.

      • The Safe Routes to School Program will be in the district’s favor.

      • Thank you to Erinn Murphy’s husband Steve for how he handled the situation at the high school.

11 Adjournment

Smith moved, seconded by Zaretsky, Recommend Adjournment at 8:35 PM.

Voice Vote:

Yes votes: Major, Field, Smith, Connet, Zaretsky, Murphy, Shepherd

No votes: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

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