May 15, 2019 Board of Education Meeting
Link to the video of the May 15, 2019 Board of Education Meeting Video: https://vimeo.com/337604165
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD MAY 15, 2019
The regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Education of School District 165 was held in the Cafeteria of Carbondale Community High School, 1301 East Walnut Street, Carbondale, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
Linda Flowers Francis Tsung
Lana Galan Julie VanWinkle
Joe Hudgins Brian Woodard
The following member was absent: Christopher Swims
Also present:
Stephen Murphy Bryan Dunn
Donna Fager Bryan Lee
President Woodard declared a quorum present and the regular scheduled meeting of May 15, 2019, was called to order.
New Board Member Recites Oath of Office: Dr. Flowers stood and recited the Oath of Office.
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Hudgins, to approve the minutes of the regular scheduled meeting and executive session of April 25, 2019. Roll call: Flowers, Galan, Hudgins, Tsung, VanWinkle and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
Public Comments: None
2019 Graduation Ceremony: The 2019 Graduation Ceremony is Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at the SIU Arena.
2019 CCHSEA Teacher of the Year: Melanie Nelson was selected as the 2019 CCHSEA Teacher of the Year.
English/Reading Department Presentation: Bryan Dunn, English/Reading Department Chair, did a presentation for the Board regarding the activities of the English/Reading Department.
Social Studies Department Presentation: Bryan Lee, Social Studies Department Chair, did a presentation for the Board regarding the activities of the Social Studies Department.
Payment of Bills: Motion by Flowers, seconded by VanWinkle, to pay the remaining bills for the month of April 2019; and, those available for payment for the month of May 2019. Roll call: Galan, Hudgins, Tsung, VanWinkle, Woodard and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent Murphy advised the Board that Goreville Superintendent Steve Webb, who is considered a school safety expert, did a walkthrough of the campus and met with CCHS officials on May 10, 2019. He provided materials on safety surveys, strategies on talking to students about school safety, safety hot-line services, identification systems, and recommendations of the School Safety Working Group on the Illinois Terrorism Task Force. He advised the Board he would have a more complete report at a later date. Member Tsung asked if was possible to do random weapon searches with police dogs like the district does for drugs, and Member Flowers asked if metal detector police wands were more feasible than metal detector walk-thru devices. Mr. Murphy said he would contact the Carbondale Police Department regarding their questions and will follow-up with the Board on the information he receives.
Facility Improvements Committee Update: Superintendent Murphy reported that the majority of the roof replacement would be completed that week. He advised the bids on replacing the remaining roof sections would be received by the end of May along with the damage report from the insurance company outlining appropriate coverage.
He said the Capital Bill was still pending in Springfield and that he hoped they would know more information by the end of May where the legislation is heading. He said it could mean millions of dollars to the district depending on the types of projects that are chosen and the timing of implementation.
Member Tsung expressed concern with the lack of parent and community input on the projects that are being discussed and planned. He said he felt there was more input from the people who are teaching, rather than from the parents and community. He suggested a Board field trip to look at the schools that have the proposed projects the committee has been reviewing so that the Board will have a better vision on how they are going to proceed with the projects. The Board agreed that was a good idea. Mr. Murphy said he would get back to the Board with possible field trip dates.
2019 Summer Enrichment Program: The Board received information in their Board packet regarding the 2019 Summer Enrichment Program.
2019-20 Employee Health, Dental and Vision Insurance: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Hudgins, to approve the 2019-20 employee health, dental and vision insurance premium renewals from Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Guardian Insurance as presented. Roll call: Hudgins, Tsung, VanWinkle, Woodard, Flowers and Galan voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Permission to Bid 2019-20 Milk and Bread Products: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Hudgins, to bid milk and bread products for the 2019-20 school year. Roll call: Tsung, VanWinkle, Woodard, Flowers, Galan and Hudgins voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Summer Maintenance List Projects: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Tsung, to approve the Summer Maintenance List, with the understanding that specific projects requiring bid approval will be presented to the Board separately:
Projects over $25,000
Potential Roof Replacement (TBD)
Gym Bleacher Replacement ($157k, previously Board-approved)
Repair/Replace asphalt on access road behind campus ($61k, although might not be all in one project)
Phone System Upgrade ($37k)
D-Wing and C-Wing Stairwell Repair ($15k-$35k). The ($15k is for the basic anticipated repairs, the higher side would be re-sanding and painting of both stairwells.
Projects between $10,000-$25,000
Buzzer Entry Upgrades and Door Locks ($25k)
Replacing Single-Pane glass in J-Wing ($24k)
Repaint Press Box Frank Bleyer Field ($16k)
Additional concrete work around Throwing Area and Track Storage ($15k)
Projects under $10,000/Other Projects
Bermuda on Soccer Practice Field
Gym Floor Refinishing (Annual)
Auditorium lighting upgrades
Routine painting and classroom maintenance
Upgrading bathroom fixtures
Storage for Band by Practice Field
Wider Door Opening for Band Instruments (Front Entrance)
Repacking Foundation Bricks at Gym Entrance and Cafeteria
Glass Tint for Rebound
Computer Lab Conversions B202 and C103 (Title Funded)
Repair/Replace Softball Benches
Extend Wifi to Football Fieldhouse
Additional Security Cameras
Roll call: VanWinkle, Woodard, Flowers, Galan, Hudgins and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Presentation of 2018-19 Amended for Budget for Public Display: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Hudgins, to receive the amended budget the 2018-19 school year, place it on display for the public at the district office, the high school office, and the Carbondale Public Library, and to hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Roll call: Woodard, Flowers, Galan, Hudgins, Tsung and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Working Cash Abatement Authorization Resolution: Motion by Flowers, seconded by VanWinkle, to approve the Resolution to Abate $150,000.00 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund as presented. Roll call: Flowers, Galan, Hudgins, Tsung, VanWinkle and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Resolution to Permanently Transfer FY19 Interest Earned in Working Cash Fund to Education Fund: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Tsung, to approve the Resolution to Permanently Transfer $15,000.00 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund. Roll call: Galan, Hudgins, Tsung, VanWinkle, Woodard and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
IASB PRESS Issue 100 Board Policy Manual Updates—Second Reading/Adoption: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Hudgins, to approve the IASB PRESS Issue 100 Board Policy Manual updates as presented. Roll call: Hudgins, Tsung, VanWinkle, Woodard, Flowers and Galan voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. First reading of the updates occurred at the April 25, 2019 Board of Education meeting.
Executive Session: None
Retirements/Resignations: Motion by VanWinkle, seconded by Hudgins, to accept the resignation of Toni Ruiz (School Counselor) effective June 28, 2019. Roll call: Tsung, VanWinkle, Woodard, Flowers, Galan and Hudgins voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Employment of 2018-19 Summer School Personnel: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Hudgins, to employ the following 2018-19 Summer School Personnel:
1. Driver Education Classroom Instruction--June 3-28, 2019 (80 Hours)--Personnel: Kim Wheeler
2. Driver Education Behind-the-Wheel Instruction--Personnel: Mike Butler, Krystal Emrick, Jeff Hansen, Greg Storm and Kim Wheeler
3. Monitor Personnel--June 3-28, 2019--Personnel: Andrew Smith
4. Summer Enrichment Program--June 3-21, 2019--Personnel: Karen Gibson, Rebecca Browning, Jennifer Kennedy, Meriam Lahlou, Cheryl Drue, Tracie Shackles, C.J. Buss, Mike Dollins, Brad Walker, Sarah Dubach, Andrew Gwinup, Jenna Jamieson, Marcy Morris, Crystal Harsy, Pauler Decker, DeAndre Smith, Katie Bachman, Bryan Dunn, Sheila Segelken, Dawn Bassett, Sharon Walters, Michelle Buchheit, Justin Merriman, Franciene Sabens, Betsy Geiselman, Sandra Stanley, Bryan Lee, Katie Vieceli, Stephen Arvanis, Meredith Jones, Brenda Berg and Jeleania Fields
Roll call: VanWinkle, Woodard, Flowers, Galan, Hudgins and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Employment of 2019-20 Personnel: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Tsung, to employ the 2019-20 personnel as presented:
a. English Teacher—Katie Bachman as a full-time English teacher for the 2019-20 school year. Ms. Bachman’s education and experience will place her at Line 0, Column BA/BS on the on the Teacher Salary Schedule.
b. Media Coordinator—Dawn Taylor as a full-time Media Coordinator for the 2019-20 school year. Ms. Taylor’s education and experience will place her at Line 9, Column BA/BS on the on the Teacher Salary Schedule.
c. Extra-Duty/Extended-Time Personnel
Head Baseball Coach: Scott Hankey $6,235.00
Girls Bowling Coach: Kaylan Talley $4,533.00
Cheerleading Coach: Deanne Miller $6,235.00
Dance Coach: Kyle Povolish $1,053.00
Boys Cross Country Coach: Greg Storm $4,645.00; Stephen Arvanis $1,590.00 Girls Cross Country Coach: Greg Storm $4,645.00; Stephen Arvanis $1,590.00 Head Football Coach: Bryan Lee $9,635.00
Asst. Football Coach: Cody Pike $1,500.00; Jacob Earll $1,046.00; Obadiah Mims $2,200.00; Jihad Wright $4,000.00; Brad Walker $5,000.00; Antonio Ragland $2,200.00; Jimi Bradley $3,650.00; DeAndre Smith $4,400.00; Ben Campos $4,400.00; Kevin Stamp $4,400.00
Boys Golf Coach: Jared Cook $4,533.00
Girls Golf Coach: Marialice Jenkins $4,533.00
Head Boys Soccer Coach: Jeff Hanson $6,235.00
Asst. Boys Soccer Coach: Ortez Davis $4,533.00
Head Softball Coach: Kim Wheeler $6,235.00
Boys Tennis: Mike Butler $6,235.00
Girls Tennis: Mike Butler $3,117.50; Tom Brooke $3, 117.50
Head Volleyball Coach: Fae Ragan $8,497.00
Summer Weight Room Supervisor: Cody Pike $2,266.50
Winter Weight Room Supervisor: Cody Pike $2,266.50
Roll call: Woodard, Flowers, Galan, Hudgins, Tsung and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
2019-20 Volunteers: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Galan, to approve Gary Holda as a volunteer boys and girls cross country coach for the 2019-20 school year. Roll call: Flowers, Galan, Hudgins, Tsung, VanWinkle and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Retirement Luncheon: The Retirement Luncheon for Sharon Lorinskas, Gary Rodvelt and Maria Taylor will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
June Board Meeting: The June Board meeting will be Thursday, June 20, 2019.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED: JUNE 20, 2019
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May 30, 2019 Board of Education Meeting
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD MAY 30, 2019
The special meeting of the Board of Education of School District 165 was held in the Cafeteria of Carbondale Community High School, 1301 East Walnut Street, Carbondale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
Linda Flowers Francis Tsung
Joe Hudgins Julie VanWinkle
Christopher Swims Brian Woodard
The following member was absent: Lana Galan
Also present:
Stephen Murphy Ryan Thomas
Donna Fager Mark Albertini
President Woodard declared a quorum present and the special meeting of May 30, 2019, was called to order.
Public Comments: None
Resignations/Retirements: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Swims, to accept the resignation of Aseem Kelly (mathematics teacher) effective May 22, 2019. Roll call: Flowers, Hudgins, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
Employment of 2019-20 Personnel: Motion by Swims, seconded by Tsung, to employ the 2019-20 personnel as presented:
a. Teaching Personnel
1) Art Teacher—Jennifer Kennedy as a full-time Art Teacher for the 2019-20 school year. Ms. Kennedy’s education and experience will place her at Line 10.5, Column MA/MS on the on the Teacher Salary Schedule. 2) Business Education Teacher—Jenna Jamieson as a part-time (4/6-time) Business Education Teacher for the 2019-20 school year. Ms. Jamieson’s education and experience will place her at Line 2, Column BA/BS prorated on the on the Teacher Salary Schedule.
3) Chorus Teacher—Rebecca Browning as a part-time (4/6-time) Chorus Teacher for the 2019-20 school year. Ms. Browning’s education and experience will place her at Line 9, Column BA/BS+12 prorated on the on the Teacher Salary Schedule.
4) Mathematics Teacher—Ashley Ziegler as a full-time Mathematics Teacher for the 2019-20 school year. Ms. Ziegler’s education and experience will place her at Line 2, Column BA/BS on the on the Teacher Salary Schedule.
5) Social Studies Teacher—Kevin Stamp as a part-time (2/6-time) Social Studies Teacher for the 2019-20 school year. Mr. Stamp’s education and experience will place him at Line 22, Column BA/BS+24 prorated on the on the Teacher Salary Schedule.
6) Spanish Teacher—Melisa Lopez as a full-time Spanish Teacher for the 2019-20 school year. Ms. Lopez’s education and experience will place her at Line 8, Column MA/MS on the on the Teacher Salary Schedule.
7) Special Education Teacher—Mark Hostert as a full-time Special Education Teacher for the 2019-20 school year. Mr. Hostert’s education and experience will place him at Line 7, Column BA/BS+12 on the on the Teacher Salary Schedule.
b. Extra-Duty/Extended-Time Personnel:
Career Ed. Dept. Chair: Dallas Terry $4,533.00
English/Reading Dept. Chair: Bryan Dunn $4,533.00
Fine Arts Dept. Chair: Erik Berrey $4,533.00
Mathematics Dept. Chair: Brenda Berg $4,533.00
Physical Well Being/Health/Driver Ed. Dept. Chairs: Kim Wheeler $2,266.50 and Michelle Thomas $2,266.50
Science Dept. Chair: Lena Dierks $4,533.00
Social Studies Dept. Chair: Bryan Lee $4,533.00
World Languages Dept. Chair: Arnold Taylor $4,533.00
Band Director: Greg Townsend $9,635.00
Asst. Band Director: Chad Shaffer $1,133.00; Harrison Mosely $1,416.00; Lorie Trexler $1,33.00; Jeremy Followell $1,133.00 and Heather Taylor $851.00
Asst. Band Director: Deirdre Stokes $1,700.00 and Luke Shaffer $1,700.00Drill Team Advisor: Madalyn Hughes $1,053.00
Extra-Curricular Events Director: Brandi Jones $1,800.00; Dallas Terry $850.00 and Rebecca Cissell $750.00
FBLA Advisor: Christie McGee $1,053.00
FCCLA Advisor: Sandra Jordan $526.50 and Rasheeda Love $526.50
FFA Advisor: Michelle Buchheit $2,317.00
LifeSavers Advisor: Kim Wheeler $750.00; Amy Prudencio $530.00; Kyle Povolish $530.00; Jessie Anderson $530.00; Stacey Massie $530.00 and Jeff Hansen $530.00
Model U.N./Youth & Government Advisor: Dawn Bassett $2,367.00
National Honor Society Advisor: Tracie Shackles $567.00
Robotics Advisor: Dallas Terry $567.00
Scholar Bowl Advisor: Sharon Lorinskas $3,777.33 and Justin Merriman $1,888.67
Skills USA Advisor: Dallas Terry $1,699.50; Don Moberley $849.75 and Melanie Nelson $849.75
Speech Team Advisor: Erik Berrey $6,235.00
Asst. Speech Team Advisor: Justin Dennis $2,266.50 and Sarah Dubach $2,266.50
Student Council Advisor: Brandi Jones $2,266.67 and Mike Butler $1,133.33
Terrier Times Newspaper Advisor: Bryan Dunn $849.50 and Chris Apple $849.50
Fall Play: Justin Dennis $1,274.00 and Sarah Dubach $1,274.00
Title I Coordinator: Terri Goodin $4,533.00
Vocal Music Director: Rebecca Browning $2,548.00
Wellness Coordinator: Kim Wheeler $1,133.33; John Gund $1,133.33 and Stacey Massie $1,133.33
WYSE/Math Team Advisor: Mike Dollins $1,183.50 and Jason Perry $1,183.50
Yearbook Advisor: Brandi Jones $9,635.00
African American History Club Sponsor: Kevin Stamp $357.00
Art Club Sponsor: Gloria Jones $357.00
Aware Club Sponsor: Helen Bottje $357.00
Chess Club Sponsor: Helen Bottje $357.00
French Club Sponsor: Meriam Lahlou $357.00
German Club Sponsor: Alexandria Bassett $357.00
GIO Club Sponsor: Justin Merriman $357.00
GSA Club Sponsor: Helen Bottje $357.00
History Club Sponsor: C.J. Buss $357.00
Imagination-in-Motion Club Sponsor: Katie Bachman $357.00
Math Club Sponsor: Sandra Stanley $357.00
Science Club Sponsor: Suzanne Asaturian $357.00
Spanish Club Sponsor: Jane Rendon $178.50 and Linaya Germann $178.50 Tabletop Gaming Club Sponsor: Josh Taylor $357.00
Thespian Club Sponsor: Erik Berrey $357.00
Women in Leadership Club Sponsor: Betsy Geiselman $357.00
Head Girls Basketball Coach: Brad Walker $9,635.00
Head Wrestling Coach: Jerry Richards $8,497.00
Asst. Wrestling Coach: Jared Ragan $5,102.00
Boys Bowling Coach: Kaylan Talley $4,533.00
Head Girls Soccer Coach: Ortez Davis $6,235.00
Asst. Girls Soccer Coach: Jeff Hansen $4,533.00
Registration-.50 Month Extended-Time: Erinn Murphy, Lori Koester,
Franciene Sabens and Krista Smith
Vocational Program Coordinator-.50 Month Extended-Time: Dallas Terry Lunch Hour Supervision: Mike Dollins (A&B)
c. Teacher Aide and Monitor Personnel:
Monitor Personnel:
Andrew Smith - $13.14/Hr.
Carlton Smith - $13.14/Hr.
DeAndre Smith - $13.14/Hr.
Brad Walker - $13.14/Hr.
Unree Westley - $13.14/Hr.
Kevin Stamp - $12.84/Hr. (4/6-time)
Gateway Teacher Aide: Isaac Fletcher - $12.50/Hr.
Teacher Aides:
Scott Lambert - $16.22/Hr.
Paul Decker - $13.41/Hr.
Jo Carol Deniston - $12.78/Hr.
Denise Dyer - $12.50/Hr.
Katherine Vieceli - $12.50/Hr.
Heather Taylor - $12.50/Hr.
Jeleania Fields - $12.50/Hr.
Sarah Dubach - $12.50/Hr.
DeAnne Miller - $10.82/Hr.
d. Rebound Grant Personnel—Employment is contingent on the availability of grant funds. Employment Period: August 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020. Hours will be reduced during the summer or until adequate student enrollment is achieved.
Personnel:
Ivory Rush-Aldridge, Math/Science Facilitator--35 Hrs./Week @ $16.48/Hr.
Katie Babcock, Parent Educator--37.5 Hrs./Week @ $17.66/Hr.
Lisa Britt, English Facilitator--35 Hrs./Week @ $20.01/Hr.
Stephanie Brown, Family Educator--37.5 Hrs./Week @ $21.56/Hr.
Meghan Carroll, Parent Educator--37.5 Hrs./Week @ $16.48/Hr.
Denise Diliberto, Social Studies Facilitator--17.5 Hrs./Week @ $16.48/Hr.
Matt Duckworth, Guidance Facilitator--37.5 Hrs./Week @ $20.01/Hr.
Mark Hutchings, GED Program Facilitator--35 Hrs./Week @ $23.57/Hr.
Marla Martin, Reading/Health/Consumer Ed. Facilitator--35 Hrs./Week @ $23.57/Hr.
Sean McGahan, ADA/Transition Facilitator--35 Hrs./Week @ $16.93/Hr.
Sandra Snowden, Rebound Program Coordinator--40 Hrs./Week @ $30.93/Hr.
Roll call: Hudgins, Swims, Tsung, VanWinkle, Woodard and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.
June Board Meeting: The June Board meeting will be Thursday, June 20, 2019.
Facility Improvements Walk-Through: President Woodard stated the meeting would take a short recess and then proceed with the Facility Improvements Walk-Through. He said no action would be taken following the walk-through. The meeting recessed at 5:36 p.m. The walk-through began at 5:45 p.m.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED: JUNE 20, 2019