| MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD MARCH 18, 2010 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 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, Mike Durr, Francis Tsung and Linda Flowers. Also present were: Steven R. Sabens, Crystal Swan-Gravatt, Steve Kosco, CCHSEA Represented, Stephen Murphy and TV News Channel 3. President Brewer declared a quorum present and the regular meeting of March 18, 2010, was called to order. Executive Session: Motion by Durr, 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: Booziotis, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes, Sherwood and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Public Portion of the Meeting Convenes: The public portion of the meeting convened at 7:04 p.m. President Brewer stated no action was taken while in executive session. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 2010, the special meeting of March 4, 2010, the executive session minutes of March 4 and 18, 2010, were approved as presented. Superintendent Sabens Announces His Retirement: Superintendent Sabens announced his retirement effective June 30, 2011. Mr. Sabens said that he and his wife Darla are both looking forward to their retirement years and will always cherish the fond memories of their service to CCHS. CCHS Fully Recognized For 2009-2010: The Board received a copy of the ISBE Certificate of Recognition stating CCHS District 165 is Fully Recognized for 2009-2010. Department Newsletters: The Board received the Mathematics Department and Science Department Newsletters for their review. Public Comments: Jeff Dwyer addressed the Board of Education regarding a district employee who he believed had been treated unfairly by the school district involving a student disciplinary matter. President Brewer advised Mr. Dwyer that the Board would not have any comment regarding personnel matters. Following Mr. Dwyer’s statement, parents Sondra Harris and Terry Scott, and student Andrew Biley, addressed the Board of Education expressing their concerns regarding drug activity in the high school. Payment of Bills: Motion by Sherwood, seconded by Hughes, to pay the remaining bills for the month of February, 2010; and, those available for payment for the month of March, 2010. Roll call: Durr, Flowers, Hughes, Sherwood, Tsung, Booziotis and Brewer voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Resolution Authorizing Amendment Of Tri-County Special Education Joint Agreement: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the Resolution Authorizing Amendment Of Tri-County Special Education Joint Agreement as presented. Roll call: Flowers, Hughes, Sherwood, Tsung, Booziotis, Brewer and Durr voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. District Liability Insurance: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Tsung, to award the district liability insurance bid to MH Insurance Center as presented in Mr. Kosco’s memo. Roll call: Hughes, Sherwood, Tsung, Booziotis, Brewer, Durr and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. IHSA Membership Renewal: Motion by Sherwood, seconded by Durr, to continue membership in the IHSA. Roll call: Sherwood, Tsung, Booziotis, Brewer, Durr, Flowers and Hughes voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Amend the 2009-10 School Calendar: Motion by Durr, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the amended 2009-10 School Calendar as presented. Roll call: Tsung, Booziotis, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Sherwood voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. 2010-11 School Calendar: Motion by Durr, seconded by Hughes, to approve the proposed 2010-11School Calendar as presented. Roll call: Booziotis, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes, Sherwood and Tsung voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Approval of Superintendent Posting Announcement: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Sherwood, to approve the Announcement Of Vacancy For The Position Of Superintendent as presented. Roll call: Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes, Sherwood, Tsung and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Approval of Additional Section of Integrated Algebra: Motion by Durr, seconded by Flowers, for approval to employ Dennis Johnson retroactive to February 24, 2010, for an additional section of Integrated Algebra for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year. Roll call: Durr, Flowers, Hughes, Sherwood, Tsung, Booziotis and Brewer voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Resignations/Retirements: Motion by Durr, seconded by Tsung, to accept the letters of resignation and retirement as presented: a. Letter of resignation from Earl Powell (Hall Monitor and Assistant Football Coach) effective February 26, 2010. b. Letter of resignation from Kara Gregory (Chorus Teacher) effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year. c. Letter of retirement from Dan Cross (Assistant Principal) effective June, 2013. Roll call: Flowers, Hughes, Sherwood, Tsung, Booziotis, Brewer and Durr voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Personnel to be Notified of Honorable Dismissal: Motion by Sherwood, seconded by Durr, to honorably dismiss at the end of the 2009-10 school year, or current grant period, or current contract, the personnel as presented, due to a discontinuance of services: Part-time/Substitute/Temporary Faculty: Dennis Johnson: 3/6 Mathematics Jane Rendon: 3/6 Spanish Michelle Stevens: 4/6 Business Shanthi Blanchard: 2/6 Chinese I, II, III (Substitute Position) Jamie Hogue: Murphy Leave (Temporary Position) Natalie McLean: Barlage Leave (Temporary Position) Ryan Thomas: Weber Leave (Temporary Position) Carlyn Zimmermann: Gregory Leave (Temporary Position) Aide Personnel: Chris Gally, Gateway Teacher Aide Robert Middleton, Gateway Teacher Aide Rose Love, Gateway Teacher Aide Crystal Smith, Gateway Teacher Aide Scott Lambert, SSP Teacher Aide Brandi Jones, SSP Teacher Aide Paul Decker, SSP Teacher Aide Ty Moss, SSP Teacher Aide Todd Zentifis, SSP Teacher Aide April Gibbs, EOC Aide Dan Nickel, EOC Aide Kathryn Lambertus, Carl Perkins Grant Teacher Aide Jo Carol Deniston, Title I Math Aide Jon Riesch, Title I Math Aide Loretta Scott, Title I Parent Liaison Casey Raymer, Title I Reading Aide Monitor Personnel: Patricia Ollie: Hall Monitor Carlton Smith: Hall Monitor James McFadden: Hall Monitor Karmen Gibbs: Hall Monitor Robert Lorenz: Hall Monitor Andrew Smith: PAWSE Monitor Larry Warner: Hall Monitor Rebound Grant Personnel: Monique Baltz Sarah Heyer (p.t.) Candy Calcaterra Mark Hutchings Bob Chamberlin Marla Martin Robin Dean Mary Jo Peterson (p.t.) Stephanie Franklin Judy Randall Rob Gruny Sandra Snowden Roll call: Hughes, Sherwood, Tsung, Booziotis, Brewer, Durr and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Personnel to be Re-employed for 2010-11 School Year: Motion by Durr, seconded by Booziotis, to re-employ the following tenured, nontenured faculty and support personnel for the 2010-11 school year as presented: Tenured Faculty:Daron Absher, Mark Albertini, Helen Aldridge-Bottje, Virginia Appuhn, Suzanne Asaturian, Brenda Berg, Erik Berrey, Marla Boyer, Sandy Brown, Justin Dennis, Lena Dierks, Michael Dollins, Cynthia Donoghue, Tarrie Dullum, Sherri Falhlberg, Linaya Germann, Emily Goins, Robin Gross, Eric Hanson, James Heninger, Kim Herron-Titus, Ellen Ingold, Catherine Jerrells, Ruth Johnson, Sandra Jordan, Brenda Keller, Sharon Lorinskas, Judy Major, Judy Martinko, Jim Miller, Connie Morgan, Marcella Morris, Erinn Murphy, Matthew Peck, Jason Perry, Julie Peterson, Stephen Powers, Jan Presley, Jessica Pyatt, Dennis Ragan, Gary Rodvelt, Erin Sagaskie, Cheryl Staley, Sandy Stanley, Frances Swedlund, Arnold Taylor, Michelle Thomas, Greg Townsend, Laura Weber, Kimberly Wheeler, Jennifer Wilson and Mark Woodside Non-tenured Faculty: Teachers with four years toward tenure: Shannon Clapsaddle, Stephanie Parton, Theresa Goodin, Kyle Povolish, Carrie Mueller and Maria Taylor Teachers with three years toward tenure: James Ryan Boone, Betsy Geiselman, Terica Doyle, Amy Prudencio, Scott Hankey and Dallas Terry Teachers with two years toward tenure: Michael Cannell, Dan Koester, Teresa Harris, Lori Koester, Emily Hayes, Angela Mausey, Gloria Jones, Leigh Taylor, Joseph Keene and Danny Wilson Teachers with one year toward tenure: Christopher Apple, Bryan Dunn, Pamela Barr, Stacey Massie, Michelle Buchheit and Greg Storm Educational Support Personnel: Clerical/Secretarial/Executive: Lisa Bastien Lindy Loyd Cecilia Cottingham Barbara Mason Rebecca Countryman Kelly Mayhugh Irene Davenport Helen Moon Jennifer Gilbert-Presley Amy Morse Verlena Greer Pat Moss Rannetta Halteman Laurie Rendleman Anne Miller-Johnson Cheryl Rich Lucia Kelso Jarrod Ritter Michelle Lewis Liz Seyferth Cafeteria: Diane Behrens (p/t) Nancy King Katie Behrens Margaret Mayhugh (p/t) Rosita Girard Robin Mayhugh Belinda Hickam Marva Wall (p/t) Heather Hines (p/t) Sherry Wyatt (Head Cook) Safety and Security: Luanne Brown (200 days) Technology Support: Matthew Young Maintenance: Jeff Crabtree, Marlin Nevill and Jerry Penrod Roll call: Sherwood, Tsung, Booziotis, Brewer, Durr, Flowers and Hughes voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Approval of Volunteer Coaches: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Sherwood, to approve the following volunteer coaches as presented: Scott Elmdendorf – Baseball; Alex Baine – Baseball; Heather Pace – Girls Soccer. Roll call: Tsung, Booziotis, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Sherwood voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. FY11 Financial Update: Superintendent Sabens provided a memo regarding a district financial update for FY11 to the Board in their addendum folder. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED APRIL 15, 2010 |