Carbondale Reporter

Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met May 29.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Carbondale Community High School District 165 was held in the Cafeteria of Carbondale Community High School, 1301 East Walnut Street, Carbondale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Upon roll call, the following members were present:

Rania Dababneh (Virtual) Neophansya Robinson

Linda Flowers Christopher E. Swims

Lana Galan Julie VanWinkle

The following member was absent: Wendell Pohlman

Also present:

Daniel Booth Ryan Thomas

Ray Toliver, Jr. Lena Dierks

President VanWinkle declared a quorum present and the regular meeting of May 29, 2025, was called to order.

Secretary Pro Tem: Linda Flowers served as Secretary pro tem in Wendell Pohlman’s absence.

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

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

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Swims, seconded by Robinson, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting and executive session of April 24, 2025. Roll call: Flowers, Galan, Robinson, Swims, VanWinkle and Dababneh voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Old Business—None

Public Comments—None

2025 CCHSEA Teacher of the Year: The Board recognized Stacey Massie who was present at the meeting. Ms. Massie was selected as the 2025 CCHSEA Teacher of the Year. She was presented with a Board of Education recognition glass.

2024-25 Scholarship and Award Recipients List: The Board received the 2024-25 Scholarship and Award Recipients List in their Board packet.

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

Payment of Bills: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Robinson, to pay the remaining bills for the month of April 2025; and, those available for payment for the month of May 2025. Roll call: Galan, Robinson, Swims, VanWinkle, Dababneh and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

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

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

Construction Updates

1. The solar panels project began October 1, 2025, and the solar panels are completed. Ameren is working on connections and GRP is beginning the process of helping the district to apply for federal and inverter rebates.

2. The track work will begin on June 9, 2025.

3. A recommendation will be made later in the meeting to purchase new lights for the football field. The lights will be completed while the track work is being done. The approximate cost will be $250,000.

4. A bid meeting for the science wing addition was held on May 22, 2025. Bids are currently being accepted.

5. The tennis shade project has begun. Holes have been drilled for the foundation and the district is currently waiting on materials to complete the project.

6. Major summer projects: a. Soccer bleacher accessibility; b. Tennis court repairs; c. Gymnasium floor repaint/resurface

Strategic Planning Progress

June: Year End Strategic Plan Update

July: Superintendent Evaluation

April Board Data Reports: The Board received the April Student Attendance Report and Terrier Tutoring Student Attendance Report in their Board packet.

2024-25 Summer Enrichment Program/Credit Recovery Program: The Board received the 2024-25 Summer Enrichment Program/Credit Recovery Program information in their Board packet.

Request to Solicit Asphalt Sealant Bids: Motion by Swims, seconded by Robinson, to solicit bids to reseal and stripe the district parking lots as presented. Roll call: Robinson, Swims, VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers and Galan voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Awarding of 2025-26 District Liability Insurance Bid: Motion by Swims, seconded by Flowers, to acknowledge receipt of the bid received from Assured Partners for Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust District Liability Insurance in the amount of $202,547.00 for the 2025-26 school year, as presented. No other bids were received. Roll call: Swims, VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers, Galan and Robinson voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2025-26 Employee Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Renewal: Motion by Swims, seconded by Flowers, to approve the 2025-26 employee health insurance renewal with QHP and Aetna Network; and, the dental, vision and life insurance renewal with Blue Cross/Blue Shield as presented. Roll call: VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers, Galan, Robinson and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Football Stadium Lights Proposal: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Swims, to accept the proposal from Musco Sports Lighting to install LED lights at the football field, that includes the show light package, for a total of $237,000.00, pending approval from Ameren to receive rebate incentives for the LED installation. Roll call: Dababneh, Flowers, Galan, Robinson, Swims and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2024-25 Amended Budget: Motion by Swims, seconded by Robinson, to approve the 2024-25 amended budget as presented. Roll call: Flowers, Galan, Robinson, Swims, VanWinkle and Dababneh voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Signature Designee: Due to her virtual attendance at the meeting, Rania Dababneh designated Julie VanWinkle to sign her signature on the amended budget.

IASB PRESS Issue 118 Board Policy Manual Updates—First Reading: The Board received IASB PRESS Issue 118 Board Policy Manual updates for first reading. The second reading/adoption of the IASB PRESS Issue 118 Board Policy updates will occur at the June 18, 2025, Board of Education meeting.

Boys Track and Field Team Field Trip Request: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Swims, to approve the field trip to the New Balance Boys Track and Field National Meet, June 17-21, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA, as presented. Roll call: Galan, Robinson, Swims, VanWinkle, Dababneh and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employee Termination: Motion by Robinson, seconded by Galan, to terminate the employment of Zipporah Gibbs, a cook, due to chronic absenteeism after exhausting her benefit time and job abandonment. Roll call: Robinson, Swims, VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers and Galan voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Retirements/Resignations: Motion by Galan, seconded by Robinson, to approve the following retirements resignations as presented:

a. Resignation of Jaqueline Acosta, a Cook, effective April 25, 2025.

b. Resignation of Braden Cummins, a Teacher Aide, effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year.

c. Resignation of Charmonique Rogers, Rebound Home Visitor Facilitator, effective July 30, 2025.

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

Employment of 2024-25 Extra-Duty Personnel: Motion by Swims, seconded by Galan, to employ the following 2024-25 extra-duty personnel as presented: Assistant Boys Tennis Coach: Phen Grant $1,600.00 and Tom Brooke $735.00. Roll call: VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers, Galan, Robinson and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of 2024-25 Summer Personnel

Summer School Personnel: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Swims, to employ the following 2024-25 summer school personnel as presented and subject to final enrollment numbers:

Driver Education--Classroom Instruction: Employment Period: June 9-30, 2025 (80 Hours); Personnel: Olivia Bradford

Driver Education--Behind-the-Wheel Instruction: Personnel: Mark Albertini, Olivia Bradford, Mike Butler, Paula Clark, Jeff Hansen, Greg Storm and Kim Wheeler

Hall Monitor Personnel: Employment Period: June 9-27, 2025; Personnel: Marialice Jenkins and Andrew Smith

Summer Enrichment Program/Credit Recovery Program: Employment Period: June 9-20, 2025; Personnel: Jacara Briscoe, Phen Grant, Levi Biedermann, Robin Hughes, Jimi Bradley, Ellen Burton, Lafiet McDade, Rasheeda Love, Andrew Gwinup, Paul Decker, Sharon Lorinskas, Justin Merriman, Josh Taylor, Brenda Krutsinger, Betsy Geiselman, Zach Clark, Levi Milliron, Katrina Wood, DeAndre Smith, Melanie Nelson, Daja Smith, Jesse Krutsinger, Greg Townsend, LeAnne Gaydos

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

Maintenance Helper: Motion by Robinson, seconded by Galan, to employ Marialice Jenkins as a Summer Maintenance Helper at the rate of $15.00 per hour for the period June 26, 2025-August 8, 2025. Roll call: Flowers, Galan, Robinson, Swims, VanWinkle and Dababneh voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Rebound Grant Personnel: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Robinson, to retroactively employ the following summer Rebound grant personnel for the period May 16, 2025-June 30, 2025, as presented:

Chloe Baez, Parent Educator Facilitator; up to 224 Hours @ $44.00/Hour

Stephanie Brown, PI Supervisor/Transition/ADA Facilitator; up to 191.5 Hours @ $44.00/Hour

Denise Diliberto, Social Studies Facilitator; up to 171.5 Hours @ $44.00/Hour

Matt Duckworth, Guidance Facilitator; up to 190.5 Hours @ $44.00/Hour

Jelenia Fields, HSE/IET Facilitator; up to 175.5 Hours @ $44.00/Hour

Quentoria Hudson, English Facilitator; up to 152 Hours @ $44.00/Hour

Marissa Ivory, ASP/Student Support; up to 231 Hours @ $44.00/Hour

Danielle Jerrolds, Restorative/Distance Facilitator; up to 183.5 Hours @ $44.00/Hour

Charmonique Rogers, Parent Educator Facilitator; up to 200 Hours @ $44.00/Hour

Penny Smith, Math Facilitator; up to 191.5 Hours @ $44.00/Hour

Sandra Snowden, Rebound Program Coordinator; up to 264 Hours @ $50.00/Hour

Katie Valliant, Parent Educator Facilitator; up to 187 Hours @ $44.00/Hour

Effective June 1, 2025, the hourly rate of pay for Rebound Secretary, Crystal Hicks, will increase to $18.50 to reflect her expanded job responsibilities.

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

Employment of 2025-26 Personnel

Extra-Duty/Extended-Time Personnel: Motion by Galan, seconded by Swims, to employ the following

2025-26 extra-duty/extended-time personnel as presented:

Department Chairs:

Career & Technical Education: Dallas Terry $4,809.00

Counseling: Caitlin Klaybor $4,809.00

English: Crystal Harsy $4,809.00

Fine Arts: Erik Berrey $4,809.00

Mathematics: Brenda Berg $4,809.00

Physical Education/Health/Driver Education: Kyle Povolish $2,404.50

Science: Matt Peck $4,809.00

Social Studies: Bryan Lee $4,809.00

Student Services: Josh Taylor $4,000.00; Amy Prudencio $809.00

World Languages: Jane Rendon $4,809.00

Coordinators/Directors:

Assessments Coordinator: Karly Williard $2,460.00

Extra-Curricular Events Director: Brandi Jones $1,803.50; Dallas Terry $1,803.50

Title I Coordinator: Terri Goodin $4,809.00

Scholarship Coordinator: Brenda Krutsinger $2,000.00

Wellness Coordinator: Kyle Povolish $1,202.33; Christi McGee $2,404.66

Club Sponsors:

African American History: Rasheeda Love $1,118.00

Art: Jennifer Kennedy $379.00

Aware: Leslie Neitzer $379.00

Bleacher Bums: Brandi Jones $379.00

Cycling: Garrick Haywood $379.00

E-Sports: Clint Mifflin $379.00

Educators Rising: Rasheeda Love $379.00

Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Levi Milliron $379.00

French: Aimee Ellis $379.00

German: Chelsea Batchelor $379.00

History: CJ Buss $1,118.00

Improv: Josh Taylor $1,118.00

International: LeAnne Gaydos $379.00

JR MANNRS: Robin Hughes $379.00

Japanese: Katie Vieceli $379.00

K-Pop Dance Team: Fatima Calmese $379.00

Math: Kamen Rosado $379.00

Muslim Student Association: CJ Buss $379.00

Science: Leslie Nietzer $379.00

Scrapbooking & Crafts: Cheryl Drue $379.00

Tabletop Gaming: Josh Taylor $379.00

Tabletop Tennis: Sue Murphy $379.00

Women in Leadership: Fatima Calmese $379.00

Class Sponsors:

Freshman: Marshall Hunt $379.00

Sophomore: Cara Mannczynski $379.00

Junior: Rasheeda Love $3,607.00; Michelle Lewis $3,607.00

Senior: Brandi Jones $292.00; Crystal Harsy $292.00

Sponsors:

Academic Challenge in Engineer and Science Team: Clyde Hurley $1,674.00; Kamen Rosado $837.00

Future Business Leaders of America: Christi McGee $2,511.00

Future Farmers of America: Michelle Buchheit $2,458.00

Key Club: LeeAnne Gaydos $3,607.00

LifeSavers: Jessie Anderson $901.75; Kyle Povolish $901.75; Olivia Bradford $901.75; Cara Mannczynski $901.75

Minority Student Advisory Council: Jimi Bradley $1,118.00

Model United Nations/Youth & Government: Dawn Bassett $2,511.00

National Honor Society: Tracie Shackles $602.00

Skills USA: Dallas Terry $1,803.50; Don Moberley $901.25; Melanie Nelson $901.25

Student Council: Brandi Jones $2,404.66; Mike Butler $1,202.33

Yearbook: Brandi Jones $10,222.00

Fine Arts:

Band Director: Greg Townsend $10,222.00

Vocal Music Director: Katrina Wood $2,704.00

Head Coaches:

Football: Bryan Lee $10, 222.00

Volleyball: Fae Ragan $9,015.00

Boys Cross Country: Greg Storm $5,788.00

Girls Cross Country: Greg Storm $5,788.00

Girls Tennis: Mike Butler $6,615.00

Boys Soccer: Jeff Hansen $6,615.00

Girls Soccer: Ortez Davis $6,615.00

Boys Golf: Wendell Wheeler $4,809.00

Girls Basketball: Tracy Hill $10,222.00

Girls Bowling: Kevin Stamp $4,809.00

Boys Bowling: Kevin Stamp $4,809.00

Cheerleading: Deanne Miller $6,615.00

Wrestling: Jerry Richards $9,015.00

Dance: Gillian Prepejchal $1,118.00

Assistant Coaches:

Boys Soccer I: Ortez Davis $4,809.00

Girls Soccer I: Jeff Hansen $4,809.00

Girls Soccer II: Daja Smith $2,405.00

Volleyball: Karly Williard $5,413.00

Fall Weight Room Supervisor: Tommy Holder $2,405.00

Extended-Time:

Counseling-Registration (.50 Month): Caitlin Klaybor, Angie Moeller, Lyndsey Walls, Brenda Krutsinger

Driver Education Behind-the-Wheel Instruction ($44.00/Hour): Mike Butler, Jeff Hansen, Greg Storm, Mark Albertini, Olivia Bradford, Paula Clark, Kim Wheeler

Media Coordinator (.50 Month): Dawn Taylor

Master Schedule Coordinator (1 Month): Caitlin Klaybor

Vocational Program Coordinator (.50 Month): Dallas Terry

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

Cosmetology Teacher: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Swims, to employ Maggie Biedermann as a full-time Cosmetology Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. Ms. Biedermann’s education and experience will place her at Line 0.5, Column BA/BS, on the 2025-26 Teacher Salary Schedule. Roll call: Swims, VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers, Galan and Robinson voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Science Teacher: Motion by Robinson, seconded by Galan, to employ Kara Lazdinis pending receipt of her science certification, as a full-time Science Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. Ms. Lazdinis’ education and experience will place her at Line 0, Column MA/MS on the 2025-26 Teacher Salary Schedule. Roll call: VanWinkle, Dababneh, Flowers, Galan, Robinson and Swims voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2025-26 Volunteers: Motion by Galan, seconded by Robinson, to approve the following 2025-26 volunteers as presented:

Jeff Moon – Bass Fishing Boat Captain Volunteer

Chris Shelton – Bass Fishing Boat Captain Volunteer

Marty Vaughn – Bass Fishing Boat Captain Volunteer

Crystal Honold – Girls Swimming Coach Volunteer

Peter Huh – Boys/Girls Golf Coach Volunteer

Faith Loyd – Wrestling Coach Volunteer

Anthony Wheatley – Boys/Girls Bowling Coach Volunteer

Cory Newman – Boys/Girls Tennis Coach Volunteer

Travis Walczynski – Girls Gymnastics Coach Volunteer

Jared Ragan – Wrestling Coach Volunteer

Dennis Ragan – Wrestling Coach Volunteer

Aiden Taylor – Wrestling Coach Volunteer

Kelly Higgins – Softball Coach Volunteer

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

For Your Information Items:

Retirement Luncheon: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 12:45 p.m.

Next Board of Education Meeting: Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Executive Session: Motion by Swims, seconded by Robinson, to go into executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, collective bargaining matters, litigation matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)(2)(11)); and, to adjourn the Board of Education Meeting at the conclusion of the executive session. Roll call: Flowers, Galan, Robinson, Swims, VanWinkle and Dababneh voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

The meeting recessed at 7:06 p.m.

The executive session convened at 7:14 p.m.

The executive session adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

https://www.cchs165.jacksn.k12.il.us/board-of-education/may-2025