| MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS, HELD OCTOBER 18, 2007 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of School District 165 was held in the Carbondale Community High School Cafeteria, 1301 East Walnut Street, Carbondale, Illinois, on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Barbara Bennett, Mike Durr, Linda Brandon, Kenneth Hughes, Robert Brewer and Barbara Levine. The following member was absent: Linda Flowers. Also present were: Steve Sabens, Steve Murphy, Steve Kosco, Virginia Appuhn, Vicky King, Southern Illinoisan Represented and David Craig. President Levine declared a quorum present and the regular meeting of October 18, 2007 was called to order. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of September 20, 2007 were approved as distributed. Recognitions: The Board of Education received correspondence from White and Borgognoni Architects, regarding an AIA Honor Award they received for the Super Block. The Board of Education received the Science Department Newsletter for their review. Member Answers Roll Call: Member Flowers answered roll call at 7:02 p.m. Payment of Bills: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Bennett, to pay the remaining bills for the month of September, 2007; and, those available for payment for the month of October, 2007. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. 2007 School Report Card and Testing Information: Vicky King, Virginia Appuhn and Steve Murphy reviewed the 2007 school report card and testing information for the Board of Education, which included an update on the restructuring process. Member Leaves Meeting: Member Hughes left the meeting at 7:24 p.m. 2007-08 Class-Size/Loading Report: The 2007-08 Fall Housing and Class-Size Loading Report was given to the Board of Education for their information. Renewal of Auditor’s Contract: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Bennett, to authorize the superintendent to renew the auditor’s contract with Pat Kattenbraker for the next three years, as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. 2007-08 District Goals: Motion by Durr, seconded by Bennett, to approve the 2007-08 district goals as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. District Policy Updates 6:40, 6:235 and 7:90: Motion by Durr, seconded by Flowers, to approve the updates/revisions to Board of Education Policies 6:40, 6:235 and 7:90 as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. First reading of Board of Education Policies 6:40, 6:235 and 7:90 occurred at the September 20, 2007 Board of Education meeting. Retirement Date Change: Motion by Bennett, seconded by Durr, to approve the change in date of retirement for Chris Berry (special education teacher) from the end of the first semester in December, 2008 to July 30, 2009. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Employment of Part-time Cook’s Helper: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Durr, to retroactively employ Marva J. Wall, as a part-time cook’s helper, effective October 9, 2007, at three hours per day, at the rate of $7.58 per hour. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. IHSA Girls State Golf Tourn.: Superintendent Sabens recognized Athletic Director Rick Moss, Principal Vicky King and SIU Golf Coach Diane Doherty, thanking everyone involved for all of their hard work in the recent Illinois High School Association Girls Golf State Tournament that was hosted by CCHS. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: NOVEMBER 15, 2007 |