January 2006



Board Minutes - January 2006

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS

HELD JANUARY 19, 2006

The regular 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, January 19, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. An executive session preceded the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Upon roll call, the following members were present: Barbara Bennett, Peter Hsin, Robert Brewer, Barbara Levine and Mike Durr

The following members were absent: Henry Bell, Jr. and Linda Brandon

Also present were: Steven R. Sabens, David Craig, Steve Kosco, CCHSEA Represented, Vicky King, Southern Illinoisan Represented and Rick Moss

President Levine declared a quorum present and the regular meeting of January 19, 2006, was called to order. Member Hsin acted as Secretary Pro Tem in Secretary Brandon’s absence.

Executive Session: Motion by Bennett, seconded by Brewer, to go into executive session for the purpose of considering information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees, and collective bargaining matters. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Hsin and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Public Portion of the Meeting Convenes: The public portion of the meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. President Levine stated no action was taken while in executive session.

Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of December 15, 2005 were approved as distributed.

Approval of Executive Session Minutes: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Durr, to approve the executive session minutes of January 19, 2006. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Hsin and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Recognitions: Superintendent Sabens apprised the Board of two recent significant donations to the CCHS Educational Foundation. The Moore-Corpora Foundation donated $50,000 to be contributed over a four year period. The Garwin Family Foundation donated $100,000 to be contributed over a ten year period.

The Board received a listing of the 2006 CCHS Scholastic Art Competition winners and a press release regarding the Illinois Music Educator’s Association All-State Conference.

Payment of Bills: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Bennett, to pay the remaining bills for the month of December, 2005; and, those available for payment for the month of January, 2006. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Hsin and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Approval of "Love Your Heart" Free Personal Leave Day Drawing: Motion by Durr, seconded by Brewer, to approve a free personal leave day (as a drawing) in the annual promotion of faculty and staff participation in good heart practices by getting a blood pressure check (to qualify for the drawing) during "Love Your Heart Week" in February. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Hsin and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Updates/Revisions to District Board Policy 6:235: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Durr, to approve the update/revision to Board of Education Policy 6:235 as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Hsin and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

February Board of Education Meeting Rescheduled: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Bennett, to reschedule the February 16, 2006, regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting to Wednesday, February 22, 2006. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Hsin and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of Rebound Personnel: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Bennett, to employ Kenitra Woods, contingent upon grant funding and student enrollment, as a part-time (18 hours per week) Rebound GED teacher, retroactive to January 10, 2006, at the rate of $15.35 per hour. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Hsin and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

APPROVED BY BOARD OF EDUCATION: FEBRUARY 22, 2006