Central A&M Community Unit School District 21 Board of Education met April 19.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Central A&M Community Unit District #21 in the counties of Shelby, Christian and Macon counties, Illinois was duly called and held at the Central A&M District Office within the boundaries of the district.
Board President Josh Burgener called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and Secretary Tim Dowd called the roll. Members answering present were Tim Dowd, Brock Boltz, Brian Hanley, Chris Just, Beth Sams and Josh Burgener. Scott Hilton was absent.
Administrators present: Dr. DeAnn Heck, Charles Brown, Courtney Hiler, Joanne Coady and Rick Hauffe. Also present: Emily Blankenship, Sharon Uslan, Neil Craig and Brian Bender.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Heck
PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS
A. Citizens’ Agenda – None
B. Items to be Added to the Current Agenda
1. Approve the Consolidated District Title 1 Plan
REPORTS FROM DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS
FINANCIAL REPORT – Rick Hauffe
EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED MEETING)
A motion was made by Beth Sams and seconded by Brian Hanley to enter into Executive Session for Discussion of Matters Relating to Employment, Compensation or Other Matters Appropriate for Closed Session as Mandated per 5 ILCS120/2-Motion. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0. Board entered Closed session at 8:16 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
A motion was made by Brock Boltz and seconded by Beth Sams to return to Open Session at 8:16 p.m. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.
ADOPT AGENDA-MOTION
A motion was made by Brock Boltz and seconded by Brian Hanley to adopt the agenda with the following additions:
Approve Consolidated District Title I Plan
The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.
CONSENT AGENDA-MOTION
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting – March 15, 2021
B. Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session – March 15, 2021
C. Approval of the Payment of Current Bills
A motion was made by Beth Sams and seconded by Chris Just to approve the consent agenda as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
A. Employment Needs of the District
i. Approval of Elementary School Counselor
A motion was made by Beth Sams and seconded by Chris Just to Approve Emily Blankenship as Elementary School Counselor as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.
ii. Approval of First Grade Instructor
A motion was made by Chris Just and seconded by Brian Hanley to Approve Katelyn Villanueva as 1st Grade instructor as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.
iii. Approval of MS STEM/Computer Instructor
A motion was made by Brock Boltz and seconded by Brian Hanley to Approve Caleb Ludwig as MS STEM/Computer Instructor as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.
iv. Approval of HS Asst Boys Basketball Coach
A motion was made by Brock Boltz and seconded by Chris Just to Approve Tyler Niebrugge as HS Asst Boys Basketball Coach as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.
v. Resignation of HS and MS Assistant VB Coach
A motion was made by Brian Hanley and seconded by Brock Boltz to Approve the resignation of Sarah Major HS and MS Assistant Volleyball Coach effective end of 2020-2021 SY as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.
vi. Resignation of MS Track Coach
A motion was made by Brock Boltz and seconded by Chris Just to Approve the resignation of Rachel Williams as MS Track Coach effective end of 2020-2021 SY as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.
vii. Resignation of Yearbook Advisor
A motion was made by Beth Sams and seconded by Brock Boltz to Approve the resignation of Alexis Black as Yearbook Advisor effective end of 2020-2021 SY as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.
viii. Approval of Yearbook Advisor
A motion was made by Chris Just and seconded by Brian Hanley to Approve Mary Rund as Yearbook Advisor effective 2021-2022 SY as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.
B. Adoption of Resolution for approval of addendum to agreement with Engie for Energy Efficiency and Building Modernization (ILSC PA 87-1106: 5/19b) (Read Resolution)
A motion was made by Chris Just and seconded by Brock Boltz to Adopt the resolution for approval of addendum to agreement (2018) with Engie to provide energy efficiency and building modernization services to the District as read. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.
C. Committee Items for Discussion
Student and District Activities – COVID-19
Building and Grounds – 5 Year Facility Planning
Transportation
D. Additions to the Agenda
a. Approve the Consolidated District Title I Plan, Bond School Title Plan, and Gregory Title Plan and Schoolwide Waiver of the Poverty Threshold.
A motion was made by Brian Hanley and seconded by Chris Just to Approve the Consolidated District Plan, Part A (Title I) of the ESEA, Bond School Title Plan, Part A (Title I) of the ESEA and Gregory School Title Plan, Part A (Title I) of the ESEA and Schoolwide Programming Waiver of the Poverty Threshold for the 2022 SY as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.
E. Correspondence – Thank you from the Ann Oliger family
F. Announcement/Reminder of Workshops/Meetings/Etc.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Beth Sams and seconded by Brian Hanley to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 pm. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Sams, aye and Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.
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