South Central Reporter

Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Nov. 12.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Carlinville CUSD #1 was held 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, Craig Frankford, Dale Reels, and Kathy Norris. Absent: Sam Harding & Bobbi Bates. President Kallal declared a quorum and the meeting proceeded.

2. District Spotlight - Unit #1 New Staff

Dr. Schuchman wanted to recognize the CHS Electricity Class for all their hard work and great work ethic they have in class. The CHS Electricity Class is a hands-on class. Teacher Chad Easterday stated that the class has installed 150 LED lights throughout the school and many other projects. Students in this class are: Clayton Camerer, Ryan Koster and Conrad Koster, Cole Ray, Evan Bethard, Jarid Winsel, Rayme Lewis, Joe Lewis, Tyler Reels. Not able to attend but want to recognize Joseph Alepra, Brett Banister, Jacob Bray, Jarrett Cox, Parker Cummings, Isaac Daugherty, Parker Fikes, Andrew Hawk, Matthew Hughes, Rhyan Karrick, Jakeb Roach, Jeffrey Sanders, Bobby Seal, and Connor Simons.

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 CHS Electrical Class and their parents and the Macoupin County newspaper

There was no public comment.

4. Approve Routine Items

A. Meeting Minutes, Oct 15, 2019 & Oct 28, 2019 Regular Board of Education Meeting 

B. Bill List 4B, 4C, 5 & 5A 

C. Payroll Number 6A & 6B 

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 May 2018

President Kallal asked for a motion to approve the routine items. A motion was made by Kathy Norris to approve the October 15, 2019 & October 28, 2019 meeting minutes, Bill List 4B, 4C, 5 & 5A, Payroll List 6A & 6B, Treasurers Report and Revolving Fund reports and Disposal of verbatim records for the month of May2018. Dale Reels seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote. Yea: Martha Armour, Dan Kallal, Dale Reels, Craig Frankford and Kathy Norris. No Nay votes. Absent: Bobbi Bates, Sam Harding. Motion passed.

5. Communications/Reports/Discussion

A. Correspondence

Dr. Schuchman stated that the Carlinville High School was in Newsweek Top 500 STEM Schools in the nation. We will get more information on the criteria it takes to make the national recognition. The formal recognition will be Nov 8th.

B. Committee Reports

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

C. Discussion over Community Turf Project

Dr. Schuchman stated that The All Cavies on Turf group has raised the monies and have the in-kind work to complete the turf project and they also are working to get the insurance and other requirements. They are working with the Chamber of Commerce as the entity that will serve as the fiscal agent for the project. They also understand that a formal agreement between the District and the Chamber of Commerce will be entered into to ensure the liability to the District is limited and the field will be donated to the District once the project is complete. The contracts have not been finalized yet but the board needs to approve or reject the project before costs go into the development of contract. They would like to get started with this project during the winter months to get some items in place.

D. Discussion over the Preliminary Tax Levy for 2019 (collected in 2020)

Dr. Schuchman stated that by law we have to present the preliminary tax levy in November and then 30 days later in a Public Hearing present the final levy to be approved by the board.

E. Discussion over updates on Building/Maintenance Projects

Dr. Schuchman stated that the architects are working on the Health, Life Safety projects. This will help up get a maintenance grant money from the state. We are looking at CTE money to upgrade some of the electrical on the vocational building. We are looking at building a storage shed behind the vocational building to store some of the materials now stored in the vocational class rooms. This would free up space and allow us to reconfigure the classroom area. This shed would not exceed $30,000. 

The chiller is scheduled to be replaced Dec. 4, 2019

F. Presentation of the 2019 Report Card

Dr. Schuchman talked about the Board Retreat and the presentation on “District by the Numbers" each year the State of Illinois requires that report card data be presented to the board.

G. Discussion over Board Meeting Date Change for December

Dr. Schuchman talked about needing to push the date back because there was not enough time by law between the preliminary levy and the levy presentation. On this date we will also have the District Holiday Open house starting at 3:15 until board meeting time at 5:30 pm. The January School Board meeting on the 13th - will still be at 7pm just moved locations to the Carlinville Intermediate School. February School Board meeting will meet at the Primary School.

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. Employment

President Kallal asked for a motion to approve a leave of absence for Megan Clagg and Jordan Leefers.

Motion made by Dale Reels and Seconded by Craig Frankford. Roll Call Vote: Martha Armour - Yea, - Yea, Dan Kallal - Yea, Craig Frankford - Yea, Dale Reels - Yea and Kathy Norris - Yea. No Nay Votes. Absent: Bobbi Bates & Sam Harding. Motion carried.

B. Community Turf Project

President Kallal asked for a motion to approve the Community Turf Project to be completed Summer of 2020 pending all agreements and insurance requirements are finalized with the District. With the understanding that Turf project is 100% funded by the Chamber of Commerce, the completed turf fiel e donated to the District once installation is completed. The District will use operation and maintenance funds to maintain the field after it is donated. Motion made by Kathy Norris and seconded by Dale Reels. Roll Call Vote: Martha Armour - Yea, - Yea, Dan Kallal - Yea, Craig Frankford - Yea, Kathy Norris - Yea and Dale Reels - Yea. No Nay Votes. Bobbi Bates & Sam Harding absent. Motion carried.

C. Tax Levy

President Kallal asked for a motion to approve a resolution accepting the Preliminary Tax Levy to be placed on file for adoption in December 2019. Motion made by Dale Reels and seconded by Kathy Norris. Roll Call Vote: Martha Armour - Yea, - Yea, Dan Kallal - Yea, Craig Frankford - Yea, Kathy Norris - Yea and Dale Reels - Yea. No Nay Votes. Bobbi Bates & Sam Harding absent. Motion carried.

D. Storage Building

President Kallal asked for a motion to approve the building of a storage shed using funds not to exceed $30,000 in materials. Motion made by Martha Armour and seconded by Kathy Norris. Roll Call Vote: Martha Armour - Yea, - Yea, Dan Kallal - Yea, Craig Frankford - Yea, Kathy Norris - Yea and Dale Reels - Yea. No Nay Votes. Bobbi Bates & Sam Harding absent. Motion carried.

E. Meeting Change

President Kallal asked for a motion to approve the following Board Meeting Changes:

• December Meeting changed to December 16, 2019 @ 5:30 to allow for the legal time needed between proposing the levy and adoption:. And the, January 13th meeting to be held at the Intermediate School at the normal time of 7:00 p.m. Motion made by Kathy Norris and seconded by Dale Reels. Voice Vote - All Yea, no Nay votes. Bobbi Bates & Sam Harding Absent. Motion carried.

F. Student Discipline (if required)

No student discipline at this time.

8. Adjournment

A. Adjournment to a Regular Board Meeting - Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to be held at Carlinville High School Media Center located at 829 West Main Street, Carlinville, Il

Martha Armour made a motion to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Craig Frankford. Regular Board Meeting - Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to be held at Carlinville High School Media Center located at 829 West Main Street, Carlinville, Il Voice Vote: All-Yea. No Nay Votes. Absent - Bobbi Bates & Sam Harding. Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.

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