| MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD MARCH 15, 2007 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, March 15, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Henry Bell, Jr., Robert Brewer, Barbara Bennett, Kenneth Hughes, Linda Brandon and Barbara Levine. The following member was absent: Mike Durr. Also present were: Steven Sabens, David Craig and Steve Kosco. President Levine declared a quorum present and the regular meeting of March 15, 2007, was called to order. Executive Session: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Hughes, to go into executive session for the purpose of considering information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. Roll call: Bell, Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Public Portion of the Meeting Convenes: The public portion of the meeting convened at 7:07 p.m. President Levine stated that no action was taken while in executive session. Approval of Executive Session Minutes: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Hughes, to approve the minutes of the executive session held on March 15, 2007. Roll call: Bell, Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Minutes: The minutes of the regular scheduled meeting of February 15, 2007, were approved with one correction made Mrs. Levine’s name. Recognitions: CCHS senior, Jeannie Lieder, was named to the IHSA All-State Academic Team. The CCHS Scholar Bowl Team will be competing in the AA IHSA State Finals in Peoria on March 17, 2007. The Board received the Science Department Newsletter for their information. Public Comments: Jim Snider introduced himself to the Board of Education advising them that he was running in the upcoming election for a Logan Trustee position at John A. Logan College. Payment of Bills: Motion by Bell, seconded by Brewer, to pay the remaining bills for the month of February, 2007; and, those available for payment for the month of March, 2007. Roll call: Bell, Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. CCHS 2006 Informational Book. And School Report Card: The Board received a copy of the CCHS 2006 Informational Booklet and School Report Card for their information. Janitorial Bid: Motion by Bennett, seconded by Hughes, to award the two year janitorial contract with an additional two year option contract to Mr. Russell Martie of Quality Clean Janitorial Services as presented. Roll call: Bell, Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Reschedule May Board of Education Meeting: Motion by Bell, seconded by Brandon, to reschedule the Thursday, May 17, 2007 Board of Education meeting to Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Roll call: Bell, Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Approval of 2007-08 IHSA Membership: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Bennett, to continue membership in the IHSA for the 2007-08 school year. Roll call: Bell, Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Amend 2006-07 School Calendar: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Bennett, to amend the 2006-07 school calendar as presented. Roll call: Bell, Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes.Nay, none. Motion carried. Approval of 2007-08 School Calendar: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Bennett, to approve the 2007-08 school calendar as presented. Roll call: Bell, Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Hughes, to approve the Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement as presented and authorize the Superintendent to execute the Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement as presented. Roll call: Bell, Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Resignations/Retirements: Motion by Bell, seconded by Brandon, to accept the following resignations and/or retirements as presented: a. Tommie Liggins (Hall/ACR Monitor) effective February 23, 2007. b. Tammy White (Title I/E.O.C. Aide) effective March 2, 2007. c. Franciene Sabens (School Registrar) effective May 16, 2007. d. Edward Callico (Industrial Arts Teacher) effective at the end of the 2006-2007 school year. e. Deborah Jaros (Media Coordinator) retirement effective at the end of the 2008-2009 schoolyear. f. David Craig (S.S.P./Title I Director) retirement effective at the end of the 2008-2009 school year. Roll call: Bell, Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Personnel to be Notified of Honorable Dismissal: Motion by Bennett, seconded by Hughes, to honorably dismiss at the end of the 2006-07 school year or current grant period or current contract, the following personnel, due to a discontinuance of services: Part-time Teachers Shanthi Blanchard: (Chinese - I 2/6-time, Sub Basis) David Bobell (Social Studies – 2/6 time) Scott Hankey (P.E. – Temporary Position) Teresa Harris (Special Education – Temporary Leave Position) Dennis Johnson (Math – 2/6 time) Gloria Jones (Art – 3/6 time) Rebecca McCrary (Latin II/Spanish I – 2/6-time, Sub Basis) Paige Pestka (Science Temporary Leave Position) Aides: Shanthi Blanchard, ESL Teacher Aide Joyce Bryant, SSP Teacher Aide Paul Decker, SSP Teacher Aide Amy Gould, EOC Aide Arlene Hill, SSP Teacher Aide Joanne Jamieson, SSP Teacher Aide Brandi Jones, SSP Teacher Adie Scott Lambert, SSP Teacher Aide Lorena Masterson, Carl Perkins Grant Teacher Aide Ty Moss, Gateway Teacher Aide April Reiman, Gateway Teacher John Reisch, EOC Aide Sharon Schemonia, SSP Teacher Aide Loretta Scott, AAT Aide Ellen Taylor, Gateway Teacher Aide Leigh Taylor, SSP Teacher Aide Rebound Grant Personnel: Candis Calcaterra Betty Harris Judy Randall Bob Chamberlin Mark Hutchings Leah Stallman Aseedaw Deal Julie Kidd Sandra Snowden Stephanie Franklin Marla Martin Kenitra Woods Robert Gruny Mary Jo Peterson Corliss Payne Hall/ACR/Weight Room Monitors: Liwu Cui Patricia Ollie Alan Selander Sarah Friends Earl Powell, Jr. Andrew Smith Markida Morgan Courtney Reeder Roll call: Bell, Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Employment of Personnel: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Brewer, to employ the following personnel as presented: a. Tempoary Full-time English Teacher (Maternity Leave Position)--Retroactively (February 26, 2007) employ Gregory Johnson as a temporary full-time English teacher, to fill the maternity leave vacancy of Angela Reeves, for the remainder of the 2006-07 school year as needed. Mr. Johnson’s education and experience will place him at line 22, column MA/MS+24 on the teacher salary schedule. Mr. Johnson will be paid at a prorated daily rate of pay. b. Temporary Full-time Special Education Teacher (Disability Leave Position)--Employ Angela Mausey as a temporary full-time special education teacher, to fill the disability leave of Madeline Miller for the 2007-08 school year as needed. Ms. Mausey’s education and experience will place her at line ten, column BA/BS+12 on the teacher salary schedule. c. Temporary Full-time Special Education Teacher (Disability Leave Position)--Employ Teresa Harris as a temporary full-time special education teacher, to fill the disability leave of Laura Weber for the 2007-08 school year as needed. Ms. Harris’ education and experience will place her at line four, column MA/MS+24 on the teacher salary schedule. d. Personnel to be Re-Employed for 2007-2008--Personnel as presented: Tenured Personnel: Daron Absher Fred Heinz Gwen Poore Helen Aldridge-Bottje James Heninger Stephen Powers Virginia Appuhn Kim Herron-Titus Jan Presley Suzanne Asaturian Ellen Ingold Jessica Pyatt Brenda Berg Catherine Jerrells Dennis Ragan Erik Berrey Ruth Johnson Vince Reed Chris Berry Brenda Keller Angela Reeves Julie Bohnsack Sharon Lorinskas Gary Rodvelt Marla Boyer Judy Major Cheryl Staley Sandy Brown Judy Martinko Sandy Stanley Justin Dennis Jim Miller Frances Swedlund Michael Dollins Madeline Miller Michelle Thomas Cynthia Donoghue Connie Morgan Greg Townsend Scott Ellis Stephen Murphy Vicky Turl Sherri Fahlberg Matthew Peck Laura Weber Emily Goins Jason Perry Jennifer Wilson Robin Gross Julie Peterson Eric Hanson Marcella Piper Non-Tenured Personnel: Faculty with four years toward tenure (To receive tenure) Matt Owens Faculty with three years toward tenure Linaya Alvarez Lena Dierks Kimberly Wheeler Monica Bolley Matthew Garrett Nicholas Carr Cheryl Stoltenberg Faculty with two years toward tenure Mark Albertini Sandra Jordan Arnold Taylor Tarrie Dullum Erinn Murphy Mark Woodside Kara Gregory Duanne Phillips Deborah Jaros Erin Sagaskie Faculty with one year toward tenure Daniel Booth Carrie Mueller Maria Taylor Shannon Clapsaddle Stephanie Parton Amber Webel Theresa Goodin Kyle Polovish Nicholas Weshinskey CCHS Educational Support Personnel: Clerical/Secretarial/Executive Rebecca Countryman, Secretary to the Principal (12 mo.) Cecilia Cottingham, Library Technician (12 mo.) Irene Davenport, Sec. to the Rebound Director (12 mo.) Becky Dewees, Secretary to the Guidance Department (12 mo.) Verlena Greer, Attendance Officer (10 mo.) Rannetta Halteman, Faculty Secretary (12 mo.) Carol Kelly, Admin. Assist. to Career Ed. Dept. (p/t 12 mo.) Lucia Kelso, Administrative Assistant (12 mo.) Julie Kidd, Secretary to the S.S.P./Title I Director (12 mo.) Michelle Lewis, Administrative Aide (12 mo.) Linda Loyd, Audio-Visual Aide (12 mo.) Barbara Mason, Faculty Secretary (12 mo.) Kelly Mayhugh, Secretary to the Financial Officer (12 mo.) Helen Moon, Secretary to the Athletic Director (12 mo.) Amy Morse, Assistant District Bookkeeper (12 mo.) Patti Moss, Assistant Secretary to Financial Officer (p/t 12 mo.) Gwen Nickel, Attendance (10 mo. – teacher aide salary) Laurie Rendleman, Attendance (10 mo. – teacher aide salary) Cheryl Rich, Secretary to the Principal (12 mo.) Liz Seyferth, District Bookkeeper (12 mo.) Cafeteria Diane Behrens Theresa Hughes Heather Pierce Katie Behrens Nancy King Sherry Wyatt Rosita Girard Margaret Mayhugh Belinda Hickam Robin Mayhugh Maintenance Jeff Crabtree (12 mo.) Marlin Nevill (12 mo.) Jerry Penrod (12 mo.) Safety and Security Luanne Brown, Director of Safety and Security (200 days) Technology Support Matthew Young, Computer Technology/Network Administrator (12 mo.) e. Temporary Part-time Summer Maintenance Personnel--Employ the following temporary part-time summer maintenance personnel at the rate of $7.50 per hour: Paul Decker, Leland Sherrill, Dave Little, Neal Young and Ronnie Seyferth. Roll call: Bell, Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED APRIL 19, 2007. |