Carbondale Reporter

Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met Sept. 19.

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 Carbondale Community High School Cafeteria, 1301 East Walnut Street, Carbondale, Illinois, on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. 

Upon roll call, the following members were present:

Rania Dababneh          Neophansya Robinson

Linda Flowers              Christopher E. Swims

Lana Galan (Virtual)     Julie VanWinkle

Wendell Pohlman

Also present were:

Daniel Booth                Ray Toliver, Jr. (Virtual)

Ryan Thomas

Public Hearing: 2024-25 Proposed Budget: President VanWinkle opened the public hearing to receive public comments on the 2024-25 proposed Budget. There were no comments.

Motion by Swims, seconded by Flowers, to close the public hearing on the 2024-25 proposed Budget. Roll call: Dababneh, Flowers, Galan, Pohlman, Robinson, Swims and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Robinson, seconded by Flowers, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 2024. Roll call: Flowers, Galan, Pohlman, Robinson, Swims, VanWinkle and Dababneh voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Old Business—None

Public Comments—None

Recognition of Students: Mr. Booth advised that he is going to start recognizing a different group of students at each Board meeting starting with the November meeting. He said following their recognition he will present each of them with a CCHS token.

Recognition of CTE Addition: Mr. Booth advised that the City of Carbondale was going to do a FaceBook live tour of the CTE construction site during their Talk of the Town broadcast. Plans are currently being made for the the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and the Open House.

Introduction of New 2024-25 SRO and Faculty: Mr. Thomas introduced the new School Resource Officer, Conner Ryan, and the new School Counselor, Angelique Moeller, to the Board.

2024-25 FOIA Requests: The Board received a listing of the FOIA requests received to date.

Payment of Bills: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Swims, to pay the remaining bills for the month of August 2024; and, those available for payment for the month of September 2024. Roll call: Galan, Pohlman, Robinson, Swims, VanWinkle, Dababneh and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Principal’s Report: Mr. Thomas reported on the campus activities:

Class Meetings

Fall Sports

Band Competitions

Homecoming Week—September 30-October 5, 2024: Dress-up Days, Hall Decorating, Powderpuff Football Game, Pep Rally and Dance

Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Booth reviewed his report for the Board.

Construction Updates

CTE Addition: The exterior and interior block walls and roof are complete. Completion of the HVAC placement will occur next. The project is estimated to be completed in the next 60 days.

Solar Panels: The project will begin in October and is estimated to be completed in April.

Athletic Strategic Planning

The Athletic Strategic Plan Team met on Friday, September 13, 2024, to answer the question, “Where are we now”? The Data Retreat was an opportunity to share data and information about CCHS Athletics to develop a shared understanding of the current performance of the athletic program. The findings of the team were summarized in a summary report (Attachment 1). The team consisted of 50 people representing athletes, athletes’ families, community partners, coaches/other staff, and administration. They met in small teams of 6-7 people. Each team’s findings were identified. The facilitator then summarized the performance indicators most often identified across all teams in the summary report (Attachment 1).

Pepsi Contract

Mr. Booth advised that Pepsi has agreed to a 15-year contract with this district that will provide the following:

1. One-time up-front payment of $20,000 for sponsorship on the scoreboard in the gym.

2. An annual payment of $20,000 through years 1-10.

3. A 25% commission, through years 11-15, will be provided, monthly, on bottle and beverage vended sales only, less sales tax and applicable expenses.

Mr. Booth said he will place the contract on the October Board meeting agenda for Board action.

CCHS Education Foundation

The Board received nomination forms for the CCHS Hall of Service and Hall of Achievement in their meeting packet. The Foundation has begun planning for the 2025 Black and White Ball, and the Hall of Service/Hall of Achievement Induction Ceremony. The date of the event is August 23, 2025.

Strategic Plan Progress

October: Board approves updated KPI’s and Targets

November: Report Card Review

January/February: Progress Update on KPI’s and Targets

June: End-of-Year Report on Strategic Plan Progress

July: Superintendent Evaluation

Bids/Quotes—None

Approval of 2024-25 Budget: Motion by Swims, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the proposed Budget for the 2024-25 school year as presented. Roll call: Pohlman, Robinson, Swims, VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers and Galan voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Board members must sign the Budget following its adoption. Member Galan authorized Member Pohlman to sign her name on the Budget and initial it, due to her attending the meeting virtually.

FY24 ROE #21 Distributive Report for CCHS District 165: The Board received the FY24 Regional Office of Education #21 Distributive Report for CCHS District 165 for their information, per Illinois School Code 105ILCS 5/3-14.17.

Member Leaves Meeting: Member Swims left the meeting at 6:31 p.m.

Illinois Laborers’ and Contractors’ Joint Apprenticeship Program Memorandum of Agreement: Motion by Robinson, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the Illinois Laborers’ and Contractors’ Joint Apprenticeship Program Memorandum of Agreement to allow CCHS students to apply for the Illinois Laborers’ and Contractors’ Joint Apprenticeship Program. Roll call: Robinson, VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowerrs, Galan and Pohlman voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Resignations/Retirements—None

Member Returns to Meeting: Member Swims returned to the meeting at 6:34 p.m.

Employment of 2024-25 Extra-Duty Personnel: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Dababneh, to employ the following 2024-25 extra-duty personnel:

Freshman Class Sponsor: Marshall Hunt $368.00

Assistant Boys Track Coach: DeAndre Smith $4,669.00

School Musical: Cara Mannczynski $1,800.00, Katrina Woods $1,500.00, Braden Cummins $1,100.00, Greg Townsend $1,000.00, Seth Kohlhaas $750.00, Josh Vargas $750.00, Josh Taylor $500.00 and TeeKaye Kelly $500.00

Roll call: Swims, VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers, Galan, Pohlman and Robinson voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of Hall Monitor: Motion by Swims, seconded by Pohlman, to employ Jake Brantley pending receipt of his Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License, as a Hall Monitor at the rate of $15.00 per hour for the 2024-25 school year. Roll call: VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers, Galan, Pohlman, Robinson and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2024-25 Volunteers—None

For Your Information Items

1. Next Board of Education Meeting: Thursday, October 17, 2024

2. 2024 NAACP Freedom Fund Gala: Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at the Carbondale Civic Center

3. November Board of Education Meeting: Thursday, November 14, 2024

4. 2024 IASB Joint Annual Conference: November 22-24, 2024

Executive Session: Motion by Swims, seconded by Robinson, to go into executive session to discuss information regarding a student disciplinary matter and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)(1)); and, to adjourn the Board meeting following the executive session. Roll call: Dababneh, Flowers, Galan, Pohlman, Robinson, Swims and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

The meeting recessed at 6:37 p.m.

The executive session convened at 6:50 p.m.

The executive session adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

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