South Central Reporter

Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Sept. 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Minutes of Regular Board of Education Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes Carlinville CUSD #1 September 9, 2019

A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Carlinville CUSD #1 was held on Monday, September 9, 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, Craig Frankford, Sam Harding, Dale Reels, Bobbi Bates and Kathy Norris. President Kallal declared a quorum and the meeting proceeded. Martha Armour arrived 7:05

2. District Spotlight - Unit #1 New Staff

Dr. Schuchman wanted to recognize all the new staff from the middle of the year last year to the new ones starting in August. We are very excited about having you in our family and the new school year. Staff in attendance were: David Suits, Kelsie Schneck, Lydia Rothe, Jenna Wernsing, Megan Clagg, Kevin Loveless and Laura Kraner. We also want to recognize ones that could not make it tonight - David Tudder, Alisha Goodman, Josh Boston, Seth Peterson, Jodi Jamieson, Sean O'Brien, Melvin Chowles, Brooke Fricke, Jeanine Hoelting and Heather Heater.

3. 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: the new staff listed above and the Macoupin County newspaper

There was no public comment.

4. Approve Routine Items

A. Meeting Minutes, August 12, 2019 Regular Board of Education Meeting 

B. Bill List 2B, 3 & 3A 

C. Payroll Number 4A & 4B 

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 March 2018

President Kallal asked for a motion to approve the routine items. A motion was made by Kathy Norris to approve the August 12, 2019 meeting minutes, Bill List 2B, 3 and 3A, Payroll List 4A & 4B, Treasurers Report and Revolving Fund reports and Disposal of verbatim records for the month of March 2018. Sam Harding seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote. Yea: Martha Armour, Dan Kallal, Bobbi Bates, Sam Harding, Dale Reels, Craig Frankford and Kathy Norris. No Nay votes. Motion passed.

5. Communications/Reports/Discussion

A. Correspondence

Dr. Schuchman discussed the IASB Kaskaskia Division Meeting being held on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 in Bunker Hill. Three of our Board Members will be honored at this meeting Dan Kallal, Kathy Norris & Martha Armour. Senator Andy Manar is having a press release on Tuesday Sept. 10 on the 2 million dollar grant the State is giving to the newly formed Southern Macoupin Consortium for Innovation and Career Pathways. Carlinville School District will be the fiscal agent for the Consortium. Other district included are: Carlinville, Staunton, Gillespie, Southwestern, Mt. Olive and Bunker Hill. The money will have to be used by June 30, 2020, it can be used on building improvements such as electrical, ventilation and large equipment for the programs. The Principals will be working on their course description books to align them with the other schools.

B. Committee Reports

President Kallal asked for Committee reports and there were none at this time.

C. Discussion over Fall Enrollment Figures for the 2019-2020 School Year

Dr. Schuchman stated that Heather DeNeve did a great job on her presentation in March on the enrollment forecast as she predicted we are very close to those numbers. We can see from this enrollment chart that enrollment is declining.

D. Discussion over the Site Based Reporting for FY19

Dr. Schuchman presented that the state is wanting to know how much we spend in operational & educational broke down by buildings. There were about 230 new accounts added to the system. This information will be recorded on the school report card and at this time we do not know how this will compare to other schools.

E. Discussion over Resolution to Sell/Destroy Surplus Property

Dr. Schuchman stated that as we have updated our technology we are finding old textbooks that have old copyright dates that we are not using.

F. Discussion over Updates on Building Projects

Dr. Schuchman stated that at the next board meeting we will present bids on the cooling tower for the High School. The timeline will be around the 1st of November. We have all the projects done from the summer that we needed to complete. We have received Ameren's grant money on the lighting. We are looking at taking advantage of another grant in December.

On the Solar front we are waiting to hear back on the termination value. Dr. Schuchman stated that she feels it is still a liability for the district.

G. Discussion over Board Retreat

Dr. Schuchman talked about the board retreat date being Oct 28, 2019 from 6:00-8:30pm. The board would like to look at updating the Board goals and District goals during this meeting.

6. 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. There was none at this time

7. Action

A. Resignations

President Kallal asked for a motion to accept the resignation of:

• Ron Hallbauer as a Bus Driver

• Tammy Easterday as Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

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:

• Karen Rosentreter as the Prek Teacher

• Kayla Jamieson as a Prek Paraprofessional

• Vicki Joiner as a lunchroom supervisor for High/Middle and Title Paraprofessional at the Middle School

• Kathleen Sanson as a Title Paraprofessional at the Intermediate School

• Kelli Sronce as a High/Middle cafeteria staff member

• Heather Colbert as Math Interventionist and Secretary at the Intermediate School

• Cyleah Thacker as sub bus driver and monitor

• Robert Scott as the Head Wrestling Coach

• Josh Boston as volunteer assistant football

• Ryan Kleeman as volunteer assistant football

• Elizabeth Kelly as a volunteer assistant for Girls Basketball

Motion made by Dale Reels and Seconded by Martha Armour. Roll Call Vote: Martha Armour - Yea, - Yea, Dan Kallal - Yea, Bobbi Bates - Yea, Sam Harding -

Yea, Craig Frankford - Yea, Dale Reels - Yea and Kathy Norris - Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion carried.

C. Surplus Resolution

President Kallal asked for a motion to adopt the resolution to sell or destroy property declared surplus as presented earlier in the meeting. Motion made by Bobbi Bates and seconded by Kathy Norris. Roll Call Vote: Martha Armour - Yea, - Yea, Dan Kallal - Yea, Bobbi Bates - Yea, Sam Harding - Yea, Craig Frankford - Yea, Kathy Norris - Yea and Dale Reels - Abstain. No Nay Votes. Motion carried.

D. Establish Board Retreat Date

President Kallal asked for a motion to establish Monday, October 28, 2019 at 6:00 to 8:30 pm as the 2019-2020 board retreat. Kathy Norris made a motion and seconded by Sam Harding. Voice Vote: All-Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion Carried.

E. Student Discipline (if required)

No student discipline at this time.

8. Adjournment

A. Adjournment to a Public Hearing Board Meeting - Monday, September 23, 2019 at

6:45 p.m. to be held at Carlinville High School Media Center located at 829 West Main Street, Carlinville, Il for a public hearing on the FY20 Budget, followed by the Regular Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm.

Kathy Norris made a motion to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Martha Armour. Public Hearing Board Meeting - Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6:45 p.m. to be held at Carlinville High School Media Center located at 829 West Main Street, Carlinville, Il for a public hearing on the FY20 Budget, followed by the Regular Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm. Voice Vote: All-Yea. No Nay Votes. Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

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