February 2010



Board Minutes - February 18, 2010

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD FEBRUARY 18, 2010

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, February 18, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. An executive session preceded the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Upon roll call, the following members were present: Kathy Booziotis, Kenneth Hughes, Robert Brewer, William Sherwood, Linda Flowers and Francis Tsung. The following member was absent: Mike Durr.

Also present were: Steven R. Sabens, Rick Moss, Steve Kosco, Crystal Swan-Gravatt, Steve Murphy and CCHSEA Represented.

President Brewer declared a quorum present and the regular meeting of February 18, 2010, was called to order.

Executive Session: Motion by Sherwood, seconded by Tsung, 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: Booziotis, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes, Sherwood and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Member Leaves Meeting: Member Flowers left the meeting at 7:54 p.m.

Public Portion of the Meeting Convenes: The public portion of the meeting convened at 7:55 p.m.

President Brewer stated that no action was taken while in executive session.

Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of January 21, 2010, were approved as distributed.

Approval of Executive Session Minutes: Motion by Sherwood, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the minutes of the executive session held on February 18, 2010. Roll call: Brewer, Hughes, Sherwood, Tsung and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Carbondale Terriers Athletic Hall of Fame: The Board received a draft outline for the establishment of the Carbondale Terriers Athletic Hall of Fame for their review and input.

Motion by Sherwood, seconded by Tsung, to establish the Carbondale Terriers Athletic Hall of Fame.Roll call: Hughes, Sherwood, Tsung, Booziotis and Brewer voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Fine Arts Department Newsletter: The Board received the Fine Arts Department Newsletter for their review.

Payment of Bills: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Hughes, to pay the remaining bills for the month of January, 2010; and, those available for payment for the month of February, 2010.Roll call: Sherwood, Tsung, Booziotis, Brewer and Hughes voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Selection of Auditor: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the Understanding of Services with Emling & Hoffman, P.C. for district auditing services as presented with authorization for Steve Kosco to sign the contract. Roll call: Tsung, Booziotis, Brewer, Hughes and Sherwood voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Approval of Vendors: Motion by Sherwood, seconded by Hughes, to approve the list of vendors as presented: Fazoli’s, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Hunan, Southern Que and Robertson Vending. Roll call: Booziotis, Brewer, Hughes, Sherwood and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Mid-Year Graduates: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Sherwood, to approve the list of mid-year graduates as presented.Roll call: Brewer, Hughes, Sherwood, Tsung and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Board Sponsored Activities for Spring 2010: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Hughes, authorizing Board of Education sponsorship of the following activities:

1. 2010 Top Ten Academic Student Banquet (Monday, April 5, 2010 at SIU Student Center Ballrooms)--2010 Board of Education Representatives: William Sherwood and Kathy Booziotis.

2. 2010 Board of Education Student Artwork Presentation--CCHS Administration, on behalf of the Board of Education, presents certificate/cash award at Awards Night Ceremony (7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 6, 2010, at the Civic Center).

3. 2010 Retirement Dinner (Giant City Lodge: 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2010)--Retirees: Vince Reed, Julie Bohnsack and Scott Ellis.

4. 2010 Graduation--Board of Education member to receive the Class of 2010 at the graduation ceremony (Saturday, May 22, 2010)--2010 Board of Education Representative: Dr. Linda Flowers.

5. 2010 Recognition Awards for Community Services to CCHS (List approved at May Board of Education meeting.)

6. Board of Education member (along with Mr. Dan Cross) to receive Carbondale Middle School Class of 2010--2010 Board of Education Representative: Dr. Linda Flowers.

Roll call: Hughes, Sherwood, Tsung, Booziotis and Brewer voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

District Policy Updates/Revisions: Motion by Sherwood, seconded by Tsung, to approve the updated/revised Board of Education Policies 2:200, 2:250, 4:110, 5:10, 6:60, 7:10, 7:20 and 7:180 as presented. Roll call: Sherwood, Tsung, Booziotis, Brewer and Hughes voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. First reading of the updated/revised policies occurred at the January 21, 2010, Board of Education meeting.

Resignation: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by herwood, to accept the letter of resignation from Casey Barlage (English teacher) effective at the end of her leave of absence (end of 2009-10 school year). Roll call: Tsung, Booziotis, Brewer, Hughes and Sherwood voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2010-11 Re-Employ. Of Admin./Professional Support Personnel: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the re-employment of the following individuals per the conditions specified in the respective contracts:

a. Steve Kosco--Financial Officer; b. Stephen Murphy—Principal; c. Darryl Cox--Assistant Principal; d. Dan Cross--Assistant Principal; e. Mandy McKee--Assistant Principal; f. Daniel Booth--Dean of Students; g. Crystal Swan-Gravatt--Director of S.S.P.; h. Rick Moss--Athletic Director; i. June Hickey--Rebound Director; j. Don Biggs--Maintenance Coordinator. Roll call: Booziotis, Brewer, Hughes, Sherwood and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of Personnel: Motion by Sherwood, seconded by Tsung, to approve the indicated action regarding the following personnel as presented: a. Employment of 2009-10 Extra-Duty Personnel--The employment of personnel as presented:Greg Storm: Asst. Girls Track Coach $3,399.00; Carlton Smith: Head Boys Track Coach $4,000.00; Larry Warner: Asst. Boys Track Coach $1,700.00; Ryan Thomas: Asst. Boys Track Coach $1,000.00; Ramar Henderson: Asst. Boys Track Coach $730.00; Robert Lorenze: Asst. Boys Track Coach $644.00; Larry Moon: Asst. Softball Coach $1,450.00; Lori Koester: Asst. Softball Coach $1,449.00; Emily Moore: Asst. Softball Coach $500.00; Sean Patrick: Asst. Baseball Coach $2,399.00;Shad Hicks: Asst. Baseball Coach $1,000.00. Roll call: Brewer, Hughes, Sherwood, Tsung and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

MINUTES APPROVED: MARCH 18, 2010