Carbondale Reporter

Carterville Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education met July 16.

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, Principal Hartford, Assistant Principals Diel and Tyner were also present.

Board Members 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. Griffith) to go into closed session to consider matters related to appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the district and pending litigation. The motion carried with all voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Items 4 - Adjournment out of Closed Session

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

Agenda Item 5 - Approval of Closed Session Minutes

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

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Griffith) to suspend the regular board meeting to conduct a E-Learning Hearing. The motion carried with all voting 'Aye'.

E-Learning Hearing

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. McCann) to open the E-Learning Hearing. The motion carried with all voting 'Aye'.

Superintendent Liddell said the purpose for the hearing was to be able to implement E-Learning Days in lieu of emergency days "snow days".

There were no questions or comments.

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. McCann) to close the E-Learning Hearing. The motion carried with all voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Item 6 - Administrative Remarks

Mr. Hartford, Mrs. Tyner, and Mr. Diel spoke to the Board about promotion, graduation, and summer activities.

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 Mr. McCann requested that check number #103678 to Baysinger Architects PLLC in the amount of $6,506.25 be pulled from the Consent Agenda.

The motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Griffith) to amended the previous motion to approve minutes for June 25, 2020 Regular Board Meeting, approve Treasurer's report for June, 2020, approve the High School Activity Fund for June and Year End, 2020, Jr. High Activity Report for June and Year End, 2020, approve the High School Convenience Account Report for June 2020, Intermediate School Activity Fund for June and Year End, 2020, approve the High School and Junior High Athletic Imprest Fund Report for June, 2020, additional bills for June, 2020 and approve regular bills for July, 2020. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The motion was made by Mr. Griffith (seconded by Mr. Glover) to approve check number #103678 to Baysinger Architects PLLC in the amount of $6,506.25. 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 report.

Agenda Item 10 - New Business 

Agenda Item 10.1 - COVID - 19 Updates

Superintendent Liddell said Carterville CUSD #5 would follow the guidance provided by ISBE, IDPH, and the Franklin/Williamson Bi-County Health Department. He said transition teams had been meeting weekly and a parent survey responses and faculty/staff survey responses are assisting teams as they formulate recommendations.

A special board meeting will be scheduled for July 28, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the Carterville High School Community Room to review and approve a return to learning plan.

Agenda Item 10.2 - Authorize Cell Phone Reimbursement Per List for FY 2021

The motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Yewell) to authorize cell phone reimbursement per list for FY 2021 as presented. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Item 10.3 - Review and Authorize Potential Bond Refunding Opportunity

The Motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Glover) to authorize potential bond refunding opportunity as presented. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Item 10.4 - Adopt a Resolution to Utilize "e-Learning Days" in Lieu of Emergency Days

The Motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Griffith) to adopt a resolution to utilize "e Learning Days" in lieu of emergency days as presented. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Item 10.5 -Employment/Resignation of Personnel

The Motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Yewell) to accept a letter of retirement from Elizabeth Davidson effective October 17, 2020. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The Motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Griffith) to accept a letter of retirement from Rebecca Savka effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year. 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 Robert Wells, custodian at Tri-C Elementary School, effective June 30, 2020. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The Motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Griffith) to accept a letter of resignation from Leigh Burton, teacher at Carterville Intermediate School, effective June 30, 2020. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The Motion was made by Mr. Griffith (seconded by Mr. Glover) to employ updated Teachers Leaders Positions with the District for 2020-21 and 2021-2022 as presented. 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.

The Motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Yewell) to employ Eman El-Ayins in the position of teacher at Tri-C Elementary School. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The Motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. McCann) to employ Dana Cox Lipe in the position of teacher at Carterville Intermediate School. The motion carried with all present voting Aye'.

The Motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Yewell) to employ Leah Warren in the position of teacher at Carterville Intermediate School. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The Motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Griffith) to employ Amy Griffin in the position of full time Rti Interventionist at Tri-C Elementary School for the 2020-2021 school year. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The Motion was made by Mr. Griffith (seconded by Mr. McCann) to employ Don Mercer in the position of custodian for the District. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The Motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Griffith) to employ James Shields in the position of custodian for the District. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The Motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Glover) to employ Josh Reed in the position of custodian for the District. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The Motion was made by Mr. Glover (seconded by Mr. Griffith) to employ Walter James Chandler in the position of custodian for the District. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

The Motion was made by Mr. McCann (seconded by Mr. Glover) to employ Anthony Glasper in the position of custodian for the District. The motion carried with all present voting 'Aye'.

Agenda Item 10.4 - Action, If Needed, on Any Matter Related to Closed Session

There was no action on this agenda item.

Agenda Item 11- Other Business

Agenda Item 12 - Future Business

Next Board Meeting August 15, 2019 

Meet the Teachers Night - August 15, 2019

5:15 p.m. - Dinner 6:00 p.m. - Meeting

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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