| MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS, HELD JANUARY 17, 2008 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 17, 2008, 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, Ken Hughes, Robert Brewer and Barbara Levine. The following members were absent: Linda Brandon, Linda Flowers and Mike Durr. Also present were: Steven R. Sabens, Rick Moss, Steve Kosco, CCHSEA Represented and Vicky King. President Levine declared a quorum present and the regular meeting of January 17, 2008, was called to order. Vice President Bennett acted as Secretary Pro Tem in Secretary Brandon’s absence. 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 and collective negotiating matters. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Members Answer Roll Call: Members Durr and Flowers answered roll call at 6:31 p.m. Public Portion of the Meeting Convenes: The public portion of the meeting convened at 7:10 p.m. President Levine stated no action was taken while in executive session. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 2007 were approved as distributed. Approval of Executive Session Minutes: Motion by Bennett, seconded by Durr, to approve the executive session minutes of January 17, 2008. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Correspondence/Recognitions: The Board received the Foreign Language Department Newsletter for their review. The Board received information regarding the upcoming Multicultural Festival to be held on February 5, 2008. Payment of Bills: Motion by Durr, seconded by Hughes, to pay the remaining bills for the month of December, 2007; and, those available for payment for the month of January, 2008. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Approval of "Love Your Heart" Free Personal Leave Day Drawing: Motion by Durr, seconded by Flowers, 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, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Collective Negotiations Approval of Operating Rules and Time-Frame: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Durr, to approve the proposed Operating Rules and Time-Frame as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Updates/Revisions to District Board Policies 2:260, 4:10, 4:60, 4:110, 5:10, 5:100, 5:290, 5:330, 6:60, 6:320, 7:20, 7:70, 7:220 and 8:20: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Flowers, to approve the updates/revisions to Board of Education Policies 2:260, 4:10, 4:60, 4:110, 5:10, 5:100, 5:290, 5:330, 6:60, 6:320, 7:20, 7:70, 7:220 and 8:20 as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Resignations: Motion by Durr, seconded by Bennett, to approve the following resignations as presented: a. Resignation of Gwen Poore (Student Activities Director/Wellness Coordinator/Business Teacher) effective at the end of the 2007-2008 school year. b. Resignation of Monica Bolley (social studies teacher) effective at the end of the 2007-2008 school year. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Employment of Personnel: Motion by Durr, seconded by Hughes, to employ the following personnel as presented: a. Dan Koester, P.E. Teacher – 2008-09 School Year--Employ Dan Koester as a full-time physical education teacher for the 2008-09 school year. Mr. Koester’s education and experience will place him at line 19, column MA/MS on the teacher salary schedule. b. Sarah Heyer, Rebound ESL Teacher at Unity Point School--Employment subject to receipt of adequate grant funds and student enrollment--Employment: January 21, 2008-August 14, 2008; $15.35 per hour @ 12 hours per week with reduced hours during the summer. c. Extra-Duty/Extended-Time Personnel – 2008-09 School Year--Dan Koester: Head Football Coach Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED FEBRUARY 21, 2008 |