| REVISED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS, HELD DECEMBER 18, 2008 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, December 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call, the following members were present:Barbara Bennett, Linda Flowers, Linda Brandon, Kenneth Hughes, Mike Durr and Barbara Levine. The following member was absent: Robert Brewer. Also present were: Steven Sabens, David Craig, Steve Kosco, Crystal Swan-Gravatt and Vicky King. President Levine declared a quorum present and the regular meeting of December 18, 2008, was called to order. Executive Session: Motion by Bennett, seconded by Flowers, 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: Bennett, Brandon, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Member Answers Roll Call: Member Brewer answered roll call at 6:52 p.m. 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. Public Hearing: 2008 Tax Levy: President Levine opened the public hearing to receive public comments on the proposed 2008 Tax Levy. Mr. Kosco presented the proposed 2008 Tax Levy. No comments were received. Motion by Durr, seconded by Bennett, to adjourn the public hearing on the proposed 2008 Tax Levy. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Minutes: The minutes of the regular rescheduled meeting of November 20, 2008, were approved as distributed. Approval of 6:30 p.m. Executive Session Minutes: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Durr, to approve the 6:30 p.m. Executive Session minutes of December 18, 2008. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Newsletters: The Board of Education received newsletters from the Career and Technical Education Department, Foreign Language Department, Math Department and Fine Arts Department. Public Comments: Ms. Sally DeDecker addressed the Board of Education regarding concerns she had with various Carbondale faculty/staff. Ms. Carmen DeDecker addressed the Board of Education regarding her son. Payment of Bills: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Hughes, to pay the remaining bills for the month of November, 2008; and, those available for payment for the month of December, 2008. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Superintendent’s Contract: Motion by Durr, seconded by Hughes, to approve the superintendent’s contract as presented by the committee. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Curricular Changes 2009-10: Motion by Bennett, seconded by Brandon, to approve the 2009-10 curriculum recommendations as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Awarding of Bids for Food and Cafeteria Supplies:Motion by Hughes, seconded by Durr, to acknowledge receipt of the bids/quotes received for the following food and cafeteria supplies; and, to accept the low bidder in each line item: Item Responsible Low Bidder Meat Bears Grocery Bears Non-Food Bears Dairy CRS OneSource Frozen Food CRS OneSource Produce CRS OneSource This bid covers the period from January 5, 2009, through the end of the school year. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Make Public Executive Session Minutes: President Levine announced there were no executive session minutes to be made public. Updates/Revisions to District Board Policies: Motion by Durr, seconded by Hughes, to approve the updates/revisions to Board Policies 4:60, 4:70, 5:90, 5:150, 5:240, 5:290, 6:60, 6:230, 7:10, 7:20, 7:50, 7:210, 7:240 and 7:300 as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none.Motion carried. First reading of this policy occurred at November 20, 2008 Board of Education rescheduled meeting. 2008 Tax Levy: Motion by Durr, seconded by Flowers, to approve the following:1) Adopt the Resolution of CCHS District 165 Levy for Special Education Purposes.2) Adopt the 2008 Tax Levy Resolution, including the 2008 Certificate of Tax Levy, with permission to file the levy in Jackson and Williamson Counties. 3) Adopt the Certificate of Compliance with the Truth In Taxation Act. 4) Adopt the APTELL@ Resolution, including Exhibit A, Request To Clerk Regarding Reduction of 2008 Tax Extension Pursuant to PTELL, with permission to file with the County Clerks of Jackson and Williamson Counties. 5) Adopt the Resolution authorizing the abatement of a portion of the taxes heretofore levied to pay principal and interest on $16,000,000 School Bonds of Carbondale Community High School District 165, Jackson and Williamson Counties, Illinois. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Resignation: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Bennett, to accept the resignation of Tina Lillard, a Gateway teacher aide, effective January 4, 2009. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Executive Session (7:35 p.m.): Motion by Durr, 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: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.President Levine stated no action would be taken following the executive session. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Minutes Approved: March 19, 2009 |