Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met July 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Carlinville CUSD #1 was held on Monday, July 15, 2019, beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the Carlinville High School Media Center.
1. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Dan Kallal. The following members were present: Dan Kallal, Martha Armour, Sam Harding. Dale Bobbi Bates and Kathy Norris. President Kallal declared a quorum and the meeting proceeded.
2. Recognition of Visitors/Public Comment
The following administrators were in attendance Dr. Becky Schuchman, Superintendent; Elise Schwartz, Primary School Principal; Roy Kulenkamp, Intermediate and Middle School Principal and Pat Drew, High School Principal, Danley Killam, Assistant Principal, Heather DeNeve, Business Manager and Theresa Gwillim, District Secretary. Other visitors included: Macoupin County newspaper
There was no public comment.
3. Approve Routine Items
A. Meeting Minutes, June 10, 2019 Board of Education Meeting
B. Bill List 12B, 12C, 1 & 1A
C. Payroll Number 2A & 2B
D. Treasurer's Report
E. Cash Flow
F. Administrative Office Revolving Fund, Building Revolving Funds & Activity Funds
G. Disposal of verbatim records for the month of January 2018
President Kallal asked for a motion to approve the routine items. A motion was made by Kathy Norris to approve the June 10, 2019 meeting minutes, Bill List 12B, 12C, 1 & 1A, Payroll List 2A & 2B, Treasurers Report and Revolving Fund reports and Disposal of verbatim records for the month of January 2018. Kathy Norris made the motion and Dale Reels seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote. Yea: Martha Armour, Dan Kallal, Bobbi Bates, Sam Harding, Dale Reels and Kathy Norris. No Nay votes. Motion passed.
4. Communications/Reports/Discussion
A. Correspondence
Dr. Schuchman stated the Summer cleaning & maintenance is being done, the boring is completed, they ran the pipe and are waiting for the lift station.
B. Committee Reports
President Kallal asked for Committee reports and there were none at this time.
C. Discussion of Vacant Board Office(s)
Dr. Schuchman stated that Dr. Tracey Smith officially resigned from the Board of Education. There was some discussion about the Vice President position now being open and if during motions they would fill the vacancy.
D. Discussion over the release of Executive Session Minutes from January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019
Dr. Schuchman reviewed the minutes and they can not be released due to student information.
E. Discussion over the potential recommendations from the Board of Education Activities Committee
Mr. Drew stated that the committee met and there are no recommendations at this time.
F. Discussion over Second Reading of Proposed Changes to the Board of Education Policy Manual
Dr. Schuchman stated that they policy on Educational Support Staff bereavement added one more day to make two which matches the teachers allocation.
G. Discussion over United Health Care Bid
Heather DeNeve and Dr. Schuchman presented on our United Health Care bid. UHC has been the schools insurance provider for the last 7 years. This year the premium rates decreased 1%. We have no issues with this company and would ask you accept their bid during motions. UHC is also proposing giving employees the opportunity to have employee paid vision and dental insurance.
H. Discussion over the Safe Routes to School Resolution
Dr. Schuchman stated that every year the state has us approve the Safe Routes School Resolution.
I. Discussion over updated 2019-2020 School Calendar
Dr. Schuchman stated that when the State changed the attendance policy which made the school calendar no longer valid. So we had a committee work and change the calendar for the 19-20 year to be reapproved by the State.
J. Presentation of District Title Plan and Parent- Student Handbooks
Elise Schwartz stated all the schools are Title One Eligible, to be Title 1 eligible means you have to have 40% of F/R lunch.
There where a few changes in the handbook they are: chronic absenteeism, chronic truant definitions changed, Field Trips, Food Service, kids with cell phones, emotional support animals, medication and a few fee changes. These changes come from Press Plus with the ISBA to keep up with the State laws.
K. Update on the Summer Health Life Safety and Capital Projects
Dr. Schuchman talked about Senergy is working on finishing installing the cameras. Boring is all done - sewer project is still going hopefully to be hooked up by the end of the week. Aug 8th the CHS gym floor will be sealed, they will do CMS over Christmas Break.
5. Executive Session
The appointment, employment, compensation, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District; including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity.
A. Student Disciplinary Cases (if applicable)
No student discipline at this time.
President Kallal asked if there was a need to go into executive session. A motion was made by Kathy Norris to go into Executive Session at 7:50 pm and seconded by Martha Armour. Roll Call Vote: Martha Armour - Yea, - Yea, Dan Kallal - Yea, Bobbi Bates - Yea, Sam Harding - Yea, Dale Reels - Yea and Kathy Norris - Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion carried. Returned from Executive Session at 8:55 pm
6. Action
A. Resignations
President Kallal asked for a motion to accept the resignation of:
• Tim Johnson as the Wrestling Coach
• Larry Smith as a full time bus driver
• Shay Kellerman as the Middle School Boys Basketball Coach;
• Clayton Rothe from coaching and as a Special Education Paraprofessional effectively immediately
The motion was made by Kathy Norris and seconded by Bobbi Bates. Voice Vote: All-Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion Carried.
B. Employment
President Kallal asked for a motion to employ the following for the 2019-2020 School year pending successful completion of all requirements and paperwork:
• Larry Smith as a substitute Bus Driver
• Cyleah Thacker as a monitor/sub bus driver
• Heather Payne as a full time bus driver
• Jacqueline Yingling as a full time van driver
• Bob Duckels as the MS volunteer golf coach
• Paige Vinyard as the Head High School Golf Coach
• Jordan Leefers as the High School Assistant Volleyball Coach
• Julie Gibson as the Middle School Softball Coach
• Sean O'Brien as a High School Social Science Teacher
Motion made by Bobbi Bates and seconded by Dale Reels. Roll Call Vote: Martha Armour - Yea, - Yea, Dan Kallal - Yea, Bobbi Bates - Yea, Sam Harding - Yea, Dale Reels - Yea and Kathy Norris - Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion carried.
C. Board Officers
President Kallal asked for a motion to appoint the following slate of officers
• Dan Kallal - President
• Kathy Norris - Vice President
• Dale Reels - Secretary
Motion made by Bobbi Bates and seconded by Sam Harding. Roll Call Vote: Martha Armour - Yea, - Yea, Dan Kallal - Yea, Bobbi Bates - Yea, Sam Harding - Yea, Dale Reels - Yea and Kathy Norris - Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion carried.
D. Release of Minutes
President Kallal asked for a motion not to release executive minutes for February 11, 2019 in order to maintain student confidentiality. There were no other executive minutes to review. Kathy Norris made a motion and seconded by Dale Reels. Voice Vote: All-Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion Carried.
E. Athletic Handbook
President Kallal asked for a motion to adopt the Middle and High School Extra-Curricular Student Athlete Guide as presented earlier this meeting. Bobbi Bates made a motion and seconded by Kathy Norris. Voice Vote: All-Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion Carried.
F. Second Reading of Policy Changes
President Kallal asked for a motion to approve the Second Reading of 5:330 and adopt to the Board Policy as presented earlier this meeting.
Motion made by Martha Armour and seconded by Bobbi Bates. Roll Call Vote: Martha Armour - Yea, - Yea, Dan Kallal - Yea, Bobbi Bates - Yea, Sam Harding - Yea, Dale Reels - Yea and Kathy Norris - Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion carried.
G. UHC Bid Through Cornerstone Insurance Company
President Kallal asked for a motion to accept the Health Insurance Bid by United Healthcare of 1% percent decrease through Cornerstone Insurance Group and the addition of employee paid vision and dental insurance. Motion made by Kathy Norris and second by Bobbi Bates. Roll Call Vote: Martha Armour - Yea, - Yea, Dan Kallal - Yea, Bobbi Bates - Yea, Sam Harding - Yea, Dale Reels - Yea and Kathy Norris - Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion carried.
H. Serious Safety Hazard Resolution
President Kallal asked for a motion to approve the serious safety hazard resolution outlining the unsafe routes to school identified by the Illinois
Department of Transportation. Bobbi Bates made a motion and seconded by Sam Harding. Voice Vote: All-Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion Carried.
I. Calendar Changes
President Kallal asked for a motion to approve the 2019-2020 calendar as presented earlier this meeting. Martha Armour made the motion and Kathy Norris seconded. Voice Vote: All-Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion Carried.
J. Title and Handbook Approval
President Kallal as for a motion to approve the District Title Plan and Parent-Student Handbook for the 2019-2020 school year as presented. Motion made by Bobbi Bates and seconded by Dale Reels. Voice Vote: All-Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion Carried.
K. Student Discipline (if required)
No student discipline at this time.
7. Adjournment
A. Adjournment to a Special Called Board Meeting - Monday, July 29, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to be held at Carlinville High School Media Center located at 829 West Main Street, Carlinville, Il 62626.
Sam Harding made a motion to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Bobbi Bates. Special Called Board Meeting - Monday, July 29, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to be held at Carlinville High School Media Center located at 829 West Main Street, Carlinville, Il 62626. Voice Vote: All-Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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