| MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS, HELD MARCH 19, 2009 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 19, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Barbara Bennett, Linda Flowers, Linda Brandon, Kenneth Hughes, Robert Brewer, Barbara Levine and Mike Durr. Also present were: Steven Sabens, David Craig, Steve Kosco, Crystal Swan-Gravatt, Vicky King, CCHSEA Represented and Steve Murphy. President Levine declared a quorum present and the regular meeting of March 19, 2009 was called to order. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of February 19, 2009, and the revised minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 2008, were approved as presented. Recognition: CCHS received the ISBE Certificate of Recognition for 2008-2009. Payment of Bills: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Hughes, to pay the remaining bills for the month of February, 2009; and, those available for payment for the month of March, 2009. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Education Foundation Hall Achievement/Service: President Levine reviewed for the Board the proposed location and design concept of the Education Foundation’s Hall Achievement/ Service recognition project. Mrs. Levine indicated that the Foundation Board was seeking approval from the Board of Education for the proposed location and design of the project. Member Brandon advised the Board she disapproved of the use of Foundation funds to pay for the recognition project. Mrs. Brandon stated that the Foundation should utilize foundation funds to provide a direct benefit to students, faculty and staff.Member Durr stated that while he agreed with Mrs. Brandon, he also stated that the Foundation Board ultimately is responsible for the expenditure of its funds, not the Board of Education. Motion by Durr, seconded by Flowers, to approve the CCHS Education Foundation project design and location as presented. Roll call: Brewer, Durr, Flowers and Levine voted yes. Members Bennett, Brandon and Hughes voted no. Motion carried. Awarding of Yearbook Publishing Bid: Motion by Durr, seconded by Bennett, to award the yearbook publishing bid for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 school years to Herff Jones Photography Division as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Approval of 2009-10 IHSA Membership: Motion by Durr, seconded by Flowers, to continue membership in the IHSA for the 2009-10 school year. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Amend 2008-09 School Calendar: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Durr, to approve the amended 2008-09 school calendar as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Approval of 2009-10 School Calendar: Motion by Durr, seconded by Hughes, to approve the 2009-10 school calendar as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Resolution Agreement with Franklin and Williamson County Regional Superintendent’s Office: Motion by Bennett, seconded by Durr, to approve the Resolution Agreement with the Franklin and Williamson County Regional Superintendent’s Office as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. District Policy Updates/Revisions: The Board of Education received updates/revisions to Board of Education Policies 4:55, 4:130, 4:170, 5:35, 5:185 and 5:310 for first reading. Request for Leave of Absence: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Durr, to approve the request for a leave of absence (2009-10 school year) without pay for Kara Gregory (chorus teacher). Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Personnel to be Notified of Honorable Dismissal: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Durr, to honorably dismiss at the end of the 2008-09 school year or current grant period or current contract, the following personnel, due to a discontinuance of services: Part-Time/Sub/Temporary Faculty: Mike Butler, Michelle Buchheit, Dennis Johnson, Brandi Jones, Rebecca McCrary, Jamie Hogue, Shanthi Blanchard, Ryan Thomas, Pamela Barr and Carlyn Zimmermann. Aides: Christopher Gally, Amy Gould, Rose Love, Sean Patrick, Robert Middleton, Casey Raymer, Crystal Smith, Jo Carol Deniston, Anupam Dayal, John Riesch, Paul Decker, Loretta Scott, Myrna Helmick, Kathryn Baskin, Scott Lambert, Steven Woodall and Sharon Schemonia. Monitors: Chris Apple, Carlton Smith, Karmen Gibbs, Todd Zentefis, James McFadden, Greg Storm, Patricia Ollie, Andrew Smith and Earl Powell, Jr. Rebound: Bob Chamberlin, Candy Calcaterra, Rob Gruny, Kenitra Woods, Judy Randall, Stephanie Franklin, Sandra Snowden, Corliss Payne (p.t.), Marla Martin, Robin Dean, Mark Hutchings, Sarah Heyer (p.t.), Mary Jo Peterson (p.t.) and Monique Baltz. Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Employment of Personnel: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Durr, to approve the indicated action regarding the following personnel as presented: a. Assignment of Director of Career and Technical Education Position (Jennifer Wilson)--Approve the assignment of Jennifer Wilson as the Director of Career and Technical Education. b. E.O.C. Aide (Daniel Nickel)--Approve the employment of Daniel Nickel as an E.O.C. Aide for the period February 23, 2009-June 3, 2009, at the rate of $9.32 per hour. c. Personnel to be Re-Employed for 2009-10--Approve the 2009-10 re-employment of the following tenured/nontenured faculty and support personnel as presented: Tenured Personnel: Daron Absher, Brenda Keller, Helen Aldridge-Bottje, Sharon Lorinskas, Virginia Appuhn, Judy Major, Suzanne Asaturian, Judy Martinko, Brenda Berg, Jim Miller, Erik Berrey, Madeline Miller, Julie Bohnsack, Connie Morgan, Marla Boyer, Marcella Morris, Sandy Brown, Matthew Peck, Nicholas Carr, Jason Perry, Justin Dennis, Julie Peterson, Lena Dierks, Stephen Powers, Michael Dollins, Jan Presley, Cynthia Donoghue, Jessica Pyatt, Scott Ellis, Dennis Ragan, Sheri Falhlberg, Vince Reed, Linaya Germann, Gary Rodvelt, Emily Goins, Cheryl Staley, Robin Gross, Sandy Stanley, Eric Hanson, Frances Swedlund, James Heninger, Michelle Thomas, Kim Herron-Titus, Greg Townsend, Ellen Ingold, Laura Weber (leave), Catherine Jerrells, Kimberly Wheeler,Ruth Johnson and Jennifer Wilson. Non-Tenured Personnel Teachers with four years toward tenure: (To receive tenure) Mark Albertini, Erinn Murphy (leave), Tarrie Dullum, Erin Sagaskie,Kara Gregory, Arnold Taylor, Sandra Jordan and Mark Woodside. Teachers with three years toward tenure: Daniel Booth , Stephanie Parton, Shannon Clapsaddle, Kyle Povolish, Theresa Goodin, Maria Taylor and Carrie Mueller. Teachers with two years toward tenure: James Ryan Boone, Betsy Geiselman, Joseph Clements, Amy Prudencio, Terica Doyle, Dallas Terry and Scott Hankey. Teachers with one year toward tenure: Michael Cannell, Lori Koester, Teresa Harris, Angela Mausey, Emily Hayes, Casey Barlage, Gloria Jones, Leigh Taylor, Joseph Keene, Danny Wilson and Dan Koester. CCHS Educational Support Personnel Clerical/Secretarial/Executive: Lisa Bastien (12 mo.); Linda Loyd (12 mo.); Cecilia Cottingham (12 mo.); Barbara Mason (12 mo.); Rebecca Countryman (12 mo.); Kelly Mayhugh (12 mo.); Irene Davenport (12 mo.); Helen Moon (10 mo.)*; Becky Dewees (12 mo.); Amy Morse(12 mo.); Verlena Greer (10 mo.); Pat Moss (12 mo. p.t.); Rannetta Halteman (12 mo.); Laurie Rendleman (10 mo.); Anne Miller-Johnson (12 mo.); Cheryl Rich (12 mo.); Lucia Kelso (12 mo.); Liz Seyferth (12 mo.); Michelle Lewis (12 mo.); and Sandra Tite (12 mo.). *Helen Moon’s employment term changed from 12 months to 10 months per her request and approval by Rick Moss. Cafeteria: D. Behrens (p.t.), Nancy King, Katie Behrens, Margaret Mayhugh (p.t.), Rosita Girard, Robin Mayhguh, Belinda Hickam, Marva Wall (p.t.), Heather Hines (p.t.) and Sherry Wyatt. Maintenance: Jeff Crabtree (12 mo.), Marlin Nevill (12 mo.) and Jerry Penrod (12 mo.) (Leave). Safety and Security: Luanne Brown, Director of Safety and Security (200 days) Technology Support: Matthew Young, Computer Technology/Network Administrator (12 mo.) Roll call: Bennett, Brandon, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Special Board of Education Meeting: President Levine reminded everyone of the special Board of Education meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2009, to reorganize the Board of Education following the April 7, 2009, election. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED APRIL 16, 2009 |