Carbondale Reporter

Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met July 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Education of School District 165 was held in the Cafeteria of Carbondale Community High School, 1301 East Walnut Street, Carbondale, Illinois, at 6:00 p.m.

Secretary Pro Tem: Member Christopher Swims served as Secretary Pro Tem in Secretary Linda Flowers’ absence.

Upon roll call, the following members were present:

Wendell Pohlman Christopher Swims

Steven Sabens Julie VanWinkle

The following members absent:

Linda Flowers Francis Tsung

Lana Galan

Also present were:

Daniel Booth Ethan Graham

Ray Toliver, Jr. Alejandro Ruiz

Ryan Thomas Sandra Snowden

President Sabens declared a quorum present and the regular scheduled meeting of July 21, 2022, was called to order.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Swims, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the minutes of the regular scheduled meeting and executive session of June 16, 2022, and the special meeting of June 30, 2022. Roll call: Pohlman, Sabens, Swims and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Old Business—None

Public Comments—None

FOIA Requests: The Board received a listing of the 2022-23 FOIA requests received to date.

Payment of Bills: Motion by Swims, seconded by Pohlman, to pay the remaining bills for the month of June 2022; and, those available for payment for the month of July 2022. Roll call: Sabens, Swims, VanWinkle and Pohlman voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

ESSER II and ESSER III Grant Expenditures: The Board received an update on the ESSER II and ESSER III Grant expenditures in their Board packet.

Principal’s Report: Mr. Thomas reported on the beginning of school schedule.

Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Booth reported on the following:

Construction Updates:

Cafeteria work is in full force and will be completed in January of 2023. Next phase is to finish the footings and foundation. Steel and roofing will be next. Progress updates will be given to the Board periodically.

HS Addition Boiler - SI Pipping anticipates completing project before school begins.

HS Original Building Boiler - A&W anticipates beginning demo end of August and installing afterwards.

Roof replacement - Glandt Roofing anticipates delivery of materials end of August and will begin shortly afterwards. Job should take about 6 weeks.

Pole barn and weight room and storage projects - Lake Contracting anticipates beginning work before school begins. Materials delivery has been an issue due to the supply chain.

Planning to bid the CTE addition, Security entrance, and C-Wing exterior stairwell early fall.

Continuing to work with the Park District on the lease agreement and the City regarding the updated SRO agreement.

Beginning of the year schedule:

Monday, July 25, 2022: On-line Student Registration Begins

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 through Thursday, July 28, 2022:

New Teacher Orientation: 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Monday, August 1, 2022: Administrative Retreat

Tuesday, August 9, 2022: Freshman/New Student to the District Orientation

Thursday, August 11, 2022: Teacher Institute Day

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Annual "Kick-Off" Luncheon

Friday, August 12, 2022:

Students attend classes on an abbreviated schedule, 11:45 dismissal.

Friday, August 26, 2022:

Community Meet and Greet (4:00-7:00 p.m.), Hall of Fame Night, Murphysboro Football Game

Strategic Planning Implementation and Rollout:

You will see rebranding around campus that references our new mission and vision for the school district.

Goal Action Teams will be sharing plans for the school year with faculty and staff on the Teacher Institute Day. Monthly updates will be given to the Board as the school year continues.

2022-23 Revisions to Student- Parent-Teacher Handbook and Student-Athlete Handbook: Motion by Swims, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the 2022-23 revisions to the Student-Parent-Teacher Handbook and the Student-Athlete Handbook as presented. Roll call: Swims, VanWinkle, Pohlman and Sabens voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Bids/Quotes—None

The Interlocal Purchase System (TIPS) Agreement and Resolution: Motion by Swims, seconded by Pohlman, to retroactively approve The Interlocal Purchasing System Agreement and Resolution on July 11, 2022, as presented. Roll call: VanWinkle, Pohlman, Sabens and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Weapons Detection System Proposal: Motion by Swims, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the purchase of the CEIA Opengate Weapons Detection System for use on the CCHS and Rebound Campuses at a cost of $96,644.00 through The Interlocal Purchasing (TIPS) cooperative. Roll call: Pohlman, Sabens, Swims and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

FY22 Regional Office of Ed. #30 Distributive Report: The Board received the FY22 Regional Office of Education #30 Distributive Report for CCHS District #165.

2022-23 Approval of Vendors: Motion by Swims, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the 2022-23 vendors that generate revenue more than $1,000.00 as presented: Pepsi MidAmerica. Roll call: Sabens, Swims, VanWinkle and Pohlman voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2022-23 Field Trips: Motion by Pohlman, seconded by Swims, to approve the 2022-23 field trips that are out of state/or over $500.00 as presented. Roll call: Swims, VanWinkle, Pohlman and Sabens voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

IASB PRESS Issue 109 Board Policy Manual Updates/Second Reading/Adoption: Motion by VanWinkle, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the IASB PRESS Issue 109 Board Policy Manual updates as presented. Roll call: VanWinkle, Pohlman, Sabens and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. First reading of IASB PRESS Issue 109 occurred at the June 16, 2022, Board of Education meeting.

Semi-Annual Review of Unopened Executive Session Minutes: Motion by Swims, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the semi-annual review of the unopened executive session minutes as presented. Roll call: Pohlman, Sabens, Swims and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Resignations/Retirements: Motion by Pohlman, seconded by VanWinkle, to accept the resignation of Brittany Swims (Rebound Parent Educator) effective July 8, 2022. Roll call: Sabens, Swims, VanWinkle and Pohlman voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of P.E. Teacher: Motion by Swims, seconded by Pohlman, to employ Onda “Haley” Karayiannis as a full-time P.E. Teacher for the 2022-23 school year. Ms. Karayiannis’ education and experience will place her at Line 16, Column BA/BS on the Teacher Salary Schedule. Roll call: Swims, VanWinkle, Pohlman and Sabens voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of Extra-Duty Personnel: Motion by Pohlman, seconded by VanWinkle, to employ the following 2022-23 personnel as presented:

Assistant Band Director I: Ashley Followell $1,459.00; Jeremy Followell $1,459.00; Deirdre Stokes $1,459.00; Austin Browne $1,459.00

Assistant Band Director II: Katrina Wood $3,502.00

Drill Team Sponsor: Madalyn Hughes $1,085.00

Tabletop Tennis Club Sponsor: Susan Murphy $368.00

Extra-Curricular Events Director: Rebecca Cissell $601.00; Jenna Jamieson $250.00

LifeSavers Sponsor: Stacey Massie $875.50; Kyle Povolish $875.50; Jessie Anderson $875.50

Musical Director: Cara Polczynski $1,250.00; Seth Kolhaas $1,250.00

Assistant Musical Director: Greg Townsend $1,200.00; Katrina Wood $1,250.00; Joshua Taylor $600.00; Heather Taylor $450.00; TBN $1,350.00; Sarah Merlin $600.00

Play I Theatre Director: Justin Dennis $1,219.00; TBN $1,219.00

Play I Assistant Theatre Director: Seth Kolhaas $542.50; Josh Taylor $542.50; Cara Polczynski $542.50; Katrina Wood $542.50

Boys Bowling Coach: Kevin Stamp $4,669.00

Girls Bowling Coach: Kevin Stamp $4,669.00

Assistant Football Coach: Aaron Wyatt $1,000.00; Thor Hadfield $3,325.00; Phen Grant $3,325.00

Assistant Boys Soccer I Coach: Ortez Davis $4,669.00

Assistant Boys II Coach: Trebor Mann $2,335.00

Head Girls Tennis Coach: Mike Butler $6,422.00

Assistant Girls Tennis Coach: Ashley Boan $2,335.00

Head Boys Track Coach: Mykel Gary $6,422.00

Head Girls Track Coach: Ashley Boan $6,422.00

Dance Team Sponsor: Gillian Prepejchal $1,085.00

Roll call: VanWinkle, Pohlman, Sabens and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of Hall Monitor and Teacher Aide Personnel: Motion by Swims, seconded by Pohlman, to employ the following Hall Monitor and Teacher Aide Personnel pending receipt of their Illinois Professional Educator Substitute Teacher Licenses, at the rate of $14.18 per hour for the 2022-23 school year:

Mykel Gary, Hall Monitor

Jacara Brisco, Teacher Aide

Roll call: Pohlman, Sabens, Swims and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of Secretary to the Special Education Director—None

Employment of 2022-23 Rebound Grant Personnel: Motion by Swims, seconded by Pohlman, to employ the following Rebound grant personnel as presented, contingent upon adequate grant funding and timely receipt of those funds. The hours will be reduced during the summer or until adequate student enrollment is achieved. Employment period will be August 1, 2022 – July 31, 2023. Personnel as presented:

Chloe Baez: Parent Educator at $20.00 per Hour

Lisa Britt: Restorative Practice/Student Support Specialist at $25.68 per Hour

Stephanie Brown: Family Educator/Transition Facilitator at $27.35 per Hour

Denise Diliberto: Social Studies/Elective Facilitator at $21.85 per Hour

Matt Duckworth: Guidance Facilitator at $25.68 per Hour

Mark Hutchings: GED Program Facilitator at $29.53 per Hour

Penny Smith: High School Diploma Facilitator at 20.00 per Hour

Sandra Snowden: Rebound Program Coordinator at $37.50 per Hour

Katie Valliant: Parent Educator at $23.14 per Hour

Kimberly Wright: High School Diploma Facilitator at $20.00 per Hour

Roll call: Sabens, Swims, VanWinkle and Pohlman voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Volunteers: Motion by Pohlman, seconded by Swims, to approve the following volunteers for the 2022-23 school year:

Hailee Hinthorne, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach Volunteer

Crystal Honold, Girls Swimming Coach Volunteer

Justice Hagler, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach Volunteer

Mollie Kelley, Assistant Cheerleading Coach Volunteer

Roll call: Swims, VanWinkle, Pohlman and Sabens voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2022-23 Return to School Plan: Motion by Pohlman, seconded by Swims, to approve the 2022-23 Return to School Plan as presented. Roll call: VanWinkle, Pohlman, Sabens and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Executive Session—None

Closing Comments: Vice President VanWinkle announced the Class of 1990 was having their class reunion the upcoming weekend.

Daniel Booth announced that the City was working on a grant to fund the demolition of the old high school 1923 building.

For Your Information Items:

Annual Back to School Kick-Off Luncheon: The annual back to school kick-off luncheon will be held Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

August Board Meeting: The August Board meeting will be Thursday, August 18, 2022.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

https://www.cchs165.jacksn.k12.il.us/board_of_education/july_2022_school_board_meeting_minutes