Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met June 9

By Philip Gonzales

Aug 22, 2022

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met June 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A regular meeting of the Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 was held at 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:

Ms. Catherine Field, President

Mr. John Major, Vice President

Mr. Corey Cawthon

Ms. Markida Roper

Administrators present:

Ms. Janice Pavelonis, Superintendent

Dr. Eric Trimberger, District Business Manager

Dr. LaTonya Mouzon, Director of Student Services

Ms. Brooke Kensler, Director of Special Education

2. EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:03 PM

Roll Call:

Ms. Catherine Field, President

Mr. John Major, Vice President

Ms. Angela Secretary (via phone @ 6:13pm)

Ms. Carlee Coplea (via phone @ 6:13pm)

Mr. Corey Cawthon

Ms. Markida Roper

Major moved, seconded by Cawthon to enter Executive Session at 6:03 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. No decisions were made, and no votes were taken.

Roll Call Vote:

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

Executive Session adjourned at 6:59 PM.

Voice Vote:

Yes votes: Major, Field, Roper, Cawthon, Watters, Coplea

No: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

3. Public Comments - None

4. Approval of Agenda

Major moved, seconded by Cawthon, Recommend approving the Agenda.

Roll Call Vote:

Yes votes: Field, Major, Cawthon, Roper,

No votes: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

5. Consent Agenda Items

Coplea moved, seconded by Roper, Recommend approving Consent Agenda Items,

5.1 Minutes,

5.2-Financial Reports and

5.3-Communications

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

5.1 Minutes

5.11 Regular – May 19, 2022

5.12 Executive – May 19, 2022

5.2 Financial Reports

5.21 Approval of Bills

5.22 Treasurer’s Report

5.23 Monthly Budget Report

5.24. Activity Fund Reports

5.3 Communications

5.31 FOIA - None

5.32 Donations – None

6. Committee Reports

6.1 6.11 Communication Report

President’s Remarks – Catherine Field

Mrs. Fields announce that the board has (3) qualified applicants for the board vacancy. All (3) applicants will be interviewed and the swearing in ceremony will take place before the July board meeting.

Mrs. Field also acknowledged (2) events during the month of June, Pride Month and Juneteenth.

6.2 Committee Reports

6.21 Behavioral Interventions Committee – None

6.22 Building and Transportation Committee – Markida Roper

• The Committee met on June 7 at 5:30pm.

• Discussed the Solar Panel additions to Thomas and Lewis School through the Illinois Solar Panel for All grant.

• Laura Weber from GRP/WAGMAN was present to give a brief overview of the project and answer any questions.

• The project will be recommended on tonight’s agenda for board approval based on being awarded funds from the grant.

6.23 Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee – None

6.24 Policy Committee – Janice Pavelonis

• The Committee met on May 31, 2022.

• Discussed the Parent-Student Handbook edits, the Student Athletic Handbook that had no changes, and the Coaches Handbook was tabled for further discussion on edits.

• The Parent-Student Handbook and the Athletic Handbook for Students are being recommended on tonight’s agenda for board approval.

6.25 Public Relations Committee - None

6.26 Fundraising Development Committee - None

6.3 Administrative Staff Reports

6.31 Director’s Report

• Michelle Martin - Director of Data Reporting and Programs

No Report

6.32 District Business Manager – Eric Trimberger

• 1% Sales Tax Collections - Received $154,000 in December and $104,000 was received in January and February.

• Solar Panel Projects - If approved by the Board, the upfront money will be paid from the 1% sales tax.

6.33 Superintendent – Janice Pavelonis

• Mrs. Pavelonis highlighted the following agenda items on behalf of Michelle Martin: CMS Social Studies Curriculum is a total cost of $41,000 for 6 years and will be paid for with Title 1 money. The Ed Direction Contract is $34,506 for the upcoming school year and funded by the 10003A grant.

• Summer School - Serving 100 students. Food and Transportation is provided.

• Construction Update - Kudos to Aaron Dixon for his work with GRP, construction is currently ahead of schedule.

• Triple I Conference - November 18-20, 2022 in Chicago, IL. Any board members interested in attending, let Jerri know.

6.4 Faculty Council - Stephanie Solbrig

Ms. Martin and I have not had a chance to meet since the last board meeting.

Hopefully, we will cross paths before the July meeting.

From across the district, teachers see construction and summer cleaning underway. Summer school is reportedly off to a great start. Teachers are happy to see Mr. Hunt, one of the new assistant principals at CMS, already at his post building relationships with students. Teachers are excited to hear the other assistant, Mr. Grant, will be starting next week.

That concludes tonight's report, thank you.

7. Old Business

7.1 Action on 2022-2023 Board Meeting Schedule Cawthon moved, seconded by Major, Recommend approving that the 2022-2023 board meetings be held on the 4th Thursday of each month except for the months of November and December.

Voice Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8. New Business

8.1 Action on Classified Personnel

8.11 Action on Resignation

Major moved, seconded by Cawthon, Recommend accepting the resignation of Donovan Burk, Instructional Aide at Carbondale Middle School effective June 1, 2022

Voice Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.12 Employment of Paraprofessionals Roper moved, seconded by Cawthon, Recommend approving the employment of the following Paraprofessionals for the 2022-2023 school year pending licensure and a clear CBI.

Shawnee Bruno - Instructional Aide at Thomas School

Kristen Dunlap-Berg - Instructional Aide at Thomas School

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.13 Employment of Classified Summer School Staff - None

8.14 Employment of Summer Technology Workers

Cawthon moved, seconded by Major, Recommend the employment of the following summer workers in the Technology Department for up to 300 hours retroactive effective June 6, 2022.

Monecia Allen

Brynn Rogers (pending a clear CBI)

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.15 Employment of Summer Maintenance Assistant

Cawthon moved, seconded by Roper, Recommend approving Adam Congiardo for a summer maintenance assistants’ position retroactive effective June 3, 2022 pending a clear CBI.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.2 Action on Certified Personnel

8.21 Action on Resignations - None

8.22 Employment of CES95 Faculty - None

8.23 Employment of Special Assignments

Major moved, seconded by Cawthon, Recommend the Employment of the following Special Assignments for the 2022-2023 school year.

Carbondale Middle School

Hannah Williams - Cheerleading Sponsor

Brent Jackson - Head Cross Country Track Coach

Michelle Boyce - Assistant Cross Country Track Coach

Haley Karayiannis - Head Boys Baseball Coach

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.24 Action on Summer School Faculty - None

8.3 Action on Scope Change #9 with GRP/WEGMAN

Major moved, seconded by Cawthon, Recommend approving Scope Change #9 with GRP/WEGMAN to install solar panels on Thomas School and Lewis School in the amount of $1,445,644.00 subject to the award of a grant through the Illinois Solar For All.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Cawthon, Roper

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.4 Action on Storm Drain Repair

Roper moved, seconded Cawthon, Recommend approving the bid for $49,523 from B.C. Contracting to repair the storm drainpipe issue at Thomas School.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Cawthon, Roper

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.5 Action on Golden Apple Accelerator Agreement Roper moved, seconded by Cawthon, Recommend approving the Agreement between Golden Apple Foundation and Carbondale Elementary School District 95 to facilitate the preparation of teachers in the Golden Apple Accelerators program to be placed at schools within our district.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Major, Roper, Field, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion Passed.

8.6 Action on CMS Social Studies Curriculum

Cawthon moved, seconded by Roper, Recommend approving the renewal of Discovering Our Past as the CMS Social Studies Curriculum for 6th - 8th grade for six years beginning in the 2022-2023 school year at a total cost of $41,077.14.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.7 Action on Ed Direction Contract

Cawthon moved, seconded by Major, Recommend approving the contract with Ed Direction in the amount of $34,506 for the 2022-2023 school year for work with CES95 in the areas of Thought Partnership and Resource to Fully Implement MTSS, Leadership and Collaborative Coaching, Academic and Behavior Systems, and Technical Assistance.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.8 Action on Parent-Student Handbook

Major moved, seconded by Cawthon, Recommend approving the Parent-Student Handbook for the 2022-2023 school year as presented.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.9 Action on Athletic Handbook for Students Major moved, seconded by Cawthon, Recommend approving the Athletic Handbook for Students as presented.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.10 Action on Prevailing Wage Resolution Roper moved, seconded by Major, Recommend approving the Prevailing Wage Resolution as presented.

Voice Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.10.1 Action on District Treasurer for FY23 Cawthon moved, seconded by Major, Recommend the appointment of Janiece Blake as District Treasurer for FY2023.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.10.2 Action on Treasurer’s Bond Major moved, seconded by Cawthon to (TABLE) the recommendation approving the Treasurer’s Bond in the amount of $8,600,000 with M&M Insurance Agency, Inc. underwritten by Crum & Foster with the coverage date of 07/01/2022 to 07/01/2023 at a cost of ________.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.10.3 Action on Property/Casualty Insurance Major moved, seconded Cawthon, Recommend approving the purchase of Property/Casualty Insurance with Prairie State Insurance Cooperative in the amount of $134,024.75 with the coverage date of 07/01/2022 to 07/01/2023

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried

8.10.4 Action on Workers’ Compensation Insurance Cawthon moved, seconded by Major, Recommend approving the purchase of Workers’ Compensation insurance with Prairie State Insurance Cooperative in the amount of $89,371.27 with the coverage date of 07/01/22 to 07/01/2023.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.10.5 Action on ABBCO Contract Cawthon moved, seconded by Roper, Recommend approving a (1) year extension of the ABBCO contract in the amount of $43,596 per month effective July 1, 2022.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.10.6 Action on Adult Meal Pricing for Breakfast and Lunch Cawthon moved, seconded by Roper, Recommend approving the Food Services adult meal price be set at $1.75 for breakfast and $3.00 for lunch for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

8.10.7 Action on Interfund Loan from the Education Fund to the Working Cash Fund Major moved, seconded by Cawthon, Recommend approving the repayment of a Interfund Loan from the Education Fund to the Working Cash Fund in the amount of $3,000,000.

Roll Call Vote

Yes votes: Field, Major, Roper, Cawthon

No votes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Watters, Coplea

Motion carried.

9. Next Scheduled Meetings

9.1 Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Policy Committee Meeting

CES95 Administrative Center

925 South Giant City Road

Carbondale, IL 62902

10:00 AM

Thursday, July 28, 2022

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)

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee Meeting

CES95 Administrative Center

925 South Giant City Road

Carbondale, IL 62902

5:30 PM

10. Public Comments - None PUBLIC COMMENTS

11. Adjournment

Roper moved, seconded by Major, Recommend Adjournment at 7:49 PM.

Voice Vote

Yes votes: Major, Field, Roper, Cawthon