| MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS, HELD AUGUST 16, 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, August 16, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Barbara Bennett, Linda Flowers, Linda Brandon, Kenneth Hughes, Robert Brewer and Barbara Levine. The following member was absent: Mike Durr. Also present were: Steven R. Sabens, David Craig, Steve Kosco, CCHSEA Represented and Vicky King. President Levine declared a quorum present and the regular meeting of August 16, 2007 was called to order. Public Portion of the Meeting Convenes: The public portion of the meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. Introduction of New Faculty: Ms. King introduced the new faculty members to the Board of Education. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of July 19, 2007 were approved as distributed. Intergovernmental Agreement for Truancy Enforcement: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Hughes, to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement for Truancy Enforcement between the City of Carbondale and CCHS District 165 as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Education Foundation Hall of Service/Hall of Achievement: The Board of Education received information from the Education Foundation regarding the Hall of Service/Hall of Achievement. President Levine requested the Board members forward any nominees they may have to Mr. Sabens by September 1, 2007. Payment of Bills: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Brandon, to pay the remaining bills for the month of July, 2007; and, those available for payment for the month of August, 2007. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Presentation of the 2007-08 Tentative Budget for Public Display: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Flowers, to receive the tentative budget for the 2007-08 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, September 20, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Approval of August 2007 Rebound Graduates: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Bennett, to approve the following Rebound students for August 16, 2007 graduation: Sheila Adams, Brandon Lowe, Rosalind Crawford, Camren McMath, Amanda Krummrich, Josh Waller and Kathleen Legan. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Resolution Authorizing Field Observation Students from John A. Logan College: Motion by Bennett, seconded by Hughes, to approve the Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of Field Observation Students From John A. Logan College as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Terrier Care School-Based Health Center Agreement: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Bennett, to amend Sub-Paragraph 3.1 under Section 3, Scope of Services of the School-Based Health Center Agreement (dated April, 2005) with Shawnee Health Service as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Memorandum of Understanding/Chris Berry: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Flowers, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding Chris Berry, as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Resignations/Retirements: Motion by Bennett, seconded by Brandon, to accept the following resignations/retirements as presented: a. Resignation of Alicia Burtley (Gateway Teacher Aide), effective July 23, 2007. b. Resignation of Liwu Cui (Hall Monitor), effective August 1, 2007. c. Resignation of Raini Walker Schwartz (Perkins Tutor), effective August 1, 2007. d. Resignation of Christina Voss (EOC Aide), effective August 7, 2007. e. Retirement of Arlene Hill (SSP Teacher Aide), effective July 30, 2007. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Employments: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Brandon, to retroactively (August 15, 2007) employ the following driver education behind-the-wheel faculty, Rebound grant personnel, teacher aide/hall monitor and extra-duty/extended-time personnel for the 2007-08 school year: a. Driver Education Behind-the-Wheel Faculty--Personnel: Larry Jackson, Robert Taylor and Michael Butler b. Rebound Grant Personnel--The employment of the following Rebound grant personnel is contingent upon grant funding and student enrollment; with an employment period of August 15, 2007 through August 14, 2008, with reduced hours during the summer: Bob Chamberlin, Social Studies Teacher--36 Hours/Week @ $26.91/Hour; Rob Gruny, English/Computers Teacher--36 Hours/Week @ $22.61/Hour; Judy Randall, GED/ESL/Workforce Coordinator--36 Hours/Week @ $21.54/Hour; Leah Stallman, Social Worker--36 Hours/Week @ $19.44/Hour; Sandra Snowden, Family Services Coordinator--36 Hours/Week @ $18.32/Hour; Marla Martin, Health/Consumer/Reading Teacher --36 Hours/Week @ $17.79/Hour; Mark Hutchings, GED Teacher at Gateway--35 Hours/Week @ $17.79/Hour; Mary Jo Peterson, ESL Teacher--15 Hours/Week @ $17.79/Hour; Candy Calcaterra, Guidance Counselor--37.5 Hours/Week @ $18.04/Hour; Kenitra Woods, GED Teacher--36 Hours/Week @ $16.28/Hour; Stephanie Franklin, Family Services Educator--36 Hours/Week @ $16.28/Hour; Corliss Payne, ESL Teacher at Unity Point--12 Hours/Week @ $15.81/Hour; To Be Named, Math/Science Teacher--36 Hours/Week @ $15.35/Hour. c. Teacher Aide/Hall Monitor Personnel--Personnel: April Reiman: Gateway Teacher Aide @ $9.07/Hr.; Marta Kruger*: Gateway Teacher Aide @ $9.07/Hr.--*Employment effective August 27, 2007; Maisha Jackson: SSP Teacher Aide @ $9.07/Hr.; Rose Love: Perkins Grant Teacher Aide--35 Hours/Week @ $9.07/Hr.; Preston Wolfe: Hall Monitor @ $76.00/Day. d. Extra-duty/Extended-time Personnel--Personnel as presented: Matthew Garrett (1/3 stipend); Wendy Stearns (1/3 stipend) and Justin Dennis (1/3 stipend). Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 |