Carbondale Reporter

Carterville Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education met Aug. 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Carterville Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education met in regular session in the Carterville High School Community Room at 6:00 p.m. The President of the Board, Mr. David Schwartz, called the meeting to order. The following members were present:

Mr. Glover Mr. Griffith Mr. McCann Mr. Schwartz Mr. Yewell

Superintendent Liddell, Assistant Superintendent Barnstable, Principals Hartford, Owens, Rogers, and Webb were also present.

Board member Mrs. Monje and Mr. Sizemore were absent when roll was called.

Agenda Item 2 - Visitor Participation

There was no request for visitor participation.

Agenda Item 3 - Closed Session

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. McCann) to go into closed session to consider matters related to appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the district. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Items 4 - Adjournment out of Closed Session

The motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Glover) to adjourn the closed session. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Item 5 - Approval of Closed Session Minutes

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. McCann) to accept the minutes of the closed session. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Item 6 - Administrative Remarks

Agenda Item 6.1 - Principal and Enrollment Reports

Mr. Hartford, Mr. Owens, Mr. Rogers, and Mr. Webb thanked their faculty and staff for a great start of the school. Enrollment for the District is 2184, This number does not include Pre-K. Tri-C enrollment is 670, CIS enrollment is 522, CJHS Enrollment is 338, and CHS enrollment is 654.

Agenda Item 6.2 - FY20 and Quarterly Financial Review Finance Officer, Stephani McCaughan reviewed the FY 20 and quarterly financial review.

Agenda Item 7 - Board of Education Remarks

There were no Board of Education remarks.

Agenda Item 8 - Consent Agenda

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Griffith) to approve the consent agenda.

Board member Jake McCann requested that check number #103855 to Baysinger Architects PLLC in the amount of $5,077.84 be pulled from 8.8 of the Consent Agenda.

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Griffith) to amend the Consent Agenda approve minutes for the July 18, 2019 Regular Board Meeting and July 1, 2019 Special Board Meeting, approve Treasurer's report for July, 2019, approve the High School Activity Fund for July, 2019, Jr. High Activity Report for July, 2019, approve the High School Convenience Account Report for July, 2019, Intermediate School Activity Fund for July, 2019, additional bills for July, 2019 and approve regular bills for August, 2019.

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Yewell) to approve check number #103855 to Baysinger Architects PLLC in the amount of $5,077.84. The motion carried with the vote as follows Mr. Glover, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Schwartz, and Mr. Yewell voting "Aye". Mr. McCann abstained from the vote.

Agenda Item 9 - Old Business

There was no old business to discuss.

Agenda Item 10 - New Business

Agenda Item 10.1 - Review/Place on Display Tentative FY 21 Budget

The Motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Glover) to place the Tentative FY 21 Budget on Display at the Unit Office. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Item 10.2 - Approve 2020 EIS Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Glover) to approve 2020 EIS Administrative and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report as presented. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Item 10.3 - 1st Read of Press Plus #104 and #105

Superintendent Liddell reviewed with the Board Press Plus Updates #104 and #105.

Agenda Item 10.4 - Approve Substitute Teacher and Non-Certified Substitute Wage Increases

The motion was made by Mr. Yewell (seconded by Mr. Glover) to approve substitute teacher and non-certified substitute wage increases as presented. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Item 10.5 - Review/Discuss 2013B General Obligation Bonds

Superintendent Liddell reviewed 2013B General Obligation Bonds and potential bond refunding opportunities.

Agenda Item 10.6 - Employment/Resignation of Personnel

The motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Glover) to accept a letter of resignation from Bonnie Adams, as a bus monitor for the District, effective August 11, 2020. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. McCann) to accept a letter of resignation from Jill Holderfield, as a cook at Carterville Junior High School effective September 30, 2020. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Glover) to accept a letter of resignation from Amy Griffin, as a math interventionist at Tri-C Elementary School, effective July 21, 2020. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. McCann) to accept a letter of resignation from Don Mercer, as a custodian at the Carterville High School, effective August 4, 2020. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Glover) to accept a letter of resignation from Anthony Glasper Sr., as a custodian at Tri-C Elementary School, effective August 4, 2020. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. McCann) to employ Billie Jo Waugh in the position of secretary at the Pre-K Little Lions Learning Center. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. McCann) to employ Faith Vanderkerkhove in the position of teacher's aide at the Pre-K Little Lions Learning Center. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Griffith) to employ Ashley Kopperud in the position of nurse at the Pre-K Little Lions Learning Center, The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. McCann) to employ Jessica Anderson in the position of wrap around teacher at the Pre-K Little Lions Learning Center. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'

The motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Glover) to employ Kelli Rathjen in the position of teacher's aide at the Pre-K Little Lions Learning Center. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Glover) to employ Debra Whitledge in the position of part-time ELL Liaison/Interventionist. Mrs. Whitledge time will be share between the Carterville Junior High and Carterville High School. The motion carried with all present voting Aye'.

The motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Glover) to employ Jeri Smith in the position of bus monitor for the District. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Item 10-7 Action, If Needed, on Any Matter Related to Closed Session.

There was no action on Agenda Item 10-7.

Agenda Item 11- Other Business

Agenda Item 12 - Future Business - September 24, 2020

Agenda Item 13 - Adjournment

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Yewell) to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

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