| MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD MAY 15, 2014 The regular scheduled 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, May 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Kathy Booziotis Vicky King Linda Flowers Michael Neill Joe Hudgins Brian Woodard The following member was absent: Francis Tsung Also present: Stephen Murphy Daniel Booth Steve Kosco Carbondale Times Represented President King declared a quorum present and the regular scheduled meeting of May 15, 2014, was called to order. Executive Session: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to go into executive session to consideration information regarding collective bargaining matters, the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins, King, Neill and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Executive Session Adjourns: The executive session adjourned at 7: 20 p.m. Public Portion of the Meeting Reconvenes: The public portion of the meeting reconvened at 7:20 p.m. President King stated no action was taken while in executive session. Minutes: The minutes of the regular scheduled meeting of April 17, 2014, were approved as presented. Approval of Executive Session Minutes: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Woodard, to approve the executive session minutes of April 17, 2014, as presented. Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins, King, Neill and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Old Business: There were no old business items. 2014 Graduation Ceremony: Superintendent Murphy reminded everyone of the 2014 Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at 8:00 p.m. at the SIU Arena. He asked the Board members to arrive at 7:45 p.m. 2014 CCHSEA Teacher of the Year: Dr. Shannon Clapsaddle was selected as the 2014 CCHSEA Teacher of the Year. Music Program State Champions: Superintendent Murphy recognized the CCHS Music Program for winning the State Championship. Foreign Language Department Newsletter: The Board of Education received the Foreign Language Department Newsletter for their review. Public Comments: CCHS Hall Monitor, Carlton Smith, addressed the Board of Education regarding the assistant principal vacancy. Mr. Smith shared his experiences dealing with bilingual students and the English language difficulties they experience. Mr. Smith asked the Board to consider a bilingual applicant for the assistant principal vacancy. President King thanked Mr. Smith for his comments. Payment of Bills: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to pay the remaining bills for the month of April, 2014; and, those available for payment for the month of May, 2014. Roll call: Flowers, Hudgins, King, Neill, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. 2014 Summer School Programs: The Board received information regarding the 2014 John Gilbert Summer Enrichment Program and Rebound Summer School Program. Bids and Quotes: There were no bid or quote items. Cooks’ Contract: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Neill, to approve the three-year (2014-17) contract with the CCHSEA Service Employees International Union Local 316 Cafeteria as presented. Roll call: Hudgins, King, Neill, Woodard, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. President King asked if the cooks’ contract addressed their concerns regarding health insurance coverage. Steve Kosco said yes the contract addressed their concerns. 2014 School Maintenance Grant Rounds 1 & 2—Bid Awards: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Neill, to acknowledge receipt of the bids received for maintenance work to be done through the 2014 School Maintenance Grant Rounds 1 & 2; and, to award the following bids as presented: Maintenance Grant #1--Accept base bid, Alternates #1 & #2 for $91,980.00 from A&K Specialty of Marion, Illinois. Maintenance Grant #2--Accept the $18,530.00 plumbing bid from A&W Plumbing of Murphysboro, IL; the $28,200.00 mechanical bid from Heartland Mechanical Contractors of Murphysboro, Illinois; and, the $48,400.00 general contract from Fager McGee of Murphysboro, Illinois. Roll call: King, Neill, Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers and Hudgins voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Permission to Advertise for Bids to Sell a District Vehicle: Motion by Woodard, seconded by Booziotis, to advertise for bids to sell a district vehicle. Roll call: Neill, Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins and King voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Working Cash Abatement Authorization Resolution: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Neill, to approve the Resolution to Abate $215,000.00 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund as presented. Roll call: Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins, King and Neill voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Member Hudgins asked why the district abated the money. Superintendent Murphy advised that the district uses the account as a working account and keeps enough funds it for that purpose only. All excess funds are abated so that they may be used to purchase books, etc. Resolution to Permanently Transfer FY14 Interest Earned in Working Cash Fund to Education Fund: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Neill, to approve the Resolution to Permanently Transfer $11,000.00 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund. Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins, King, Neill and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Rescinding of Retirement: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Neill, to approve the request to rescind the retirement letter dated March 22, 2013, from Cheryl Staley (English teacher) as presented. Roll call: Flowers, Hudgins, King, Neill, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Amended 2014-15 Administrative Contracts: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Hudgins, to approve the Amended 2014-15 Administrative Contracts for Daniel Booth and Rick Moss as presented. Roll call: Hudgins, King, Neill, Woodard, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Superintendent’s Contract: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Hudgins, to approve the four-year (2014-18) Superintendent’s Contract as presented. Roll call: King, Neill, Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers and Hudgins voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Employment of Personnel: Motion by Woodard, seconded by Booziotis, to employ the following personnel as presented: 1. 2014 Summer School--Personnel as presented, subject to final enrollment numbers: a. American Government--June 9 - August 1, 2014 (200 Hours)--Personnel: A.J. Hill*, Justin Merriman *Mr. Hill’s employment is contingent upon receipt of Illinois Professional Educator License. b. Driver Education/Classroom Instruction--June 9 – July 3, 2014 (76 Hours)--Personnel: Kim Wheeler c. Driver Education/Behind-the-Wheel Instruction--Personnel: Kim Wheeler, Greg Storm, Tim Davis d. Hall Monitor Personnel: Andrew Smith--June 9 – August 1, 2014 e. John Gilbert Summer Enrichment Program--June 9-27, 2014--Personnel: Virginia Appuhn, Jessica Anderson, Chris Apple, Stephen Arvanis, Suzanne Asaturian, Tammy Helvey, Michelle Stevens, Michael Peterson, Brian Rick, Judy Major, Jane Rendon, Cheryl Staley, Dallas Terry, Jo Carol Deniston, Jamie Hogue, Brandi Jones, Sandra Jordan, Conor Kocher, Sarah McQuarrie, Connie Morgan, Brianna Nordstrom, Kyle Povolish, Erin Sagaskie, Katie Vicelli, Terri Goodin, Sharon Lorinskas and Loretta Scott. 2. 2014-15 Teaching Personnel a. Jessica Anderson, English Teacher--Employ Jessica Anderson as a full-time English teacher for the 2014-15 school year. Ms. Anderson’s education and experience will place her at Line 0.5, Column BA/BS on the Teacher Salary Schedule. b. Samantha Chapleau, English Teacher--Employ Samantha Chapleau as a full-time English teacher for the 2014-15 school year. Ms. Chapleau’s education and experience will place her at Line 0, Column BA/BS+24 on the Teacher Salary Schedule. c. Zachary Spoor, Social Studies Teacher--Employ Zachary Spoor as a full-time Social Studies teacher for the 2014-15 school year. Mr. Spoor’s education and experience will place him at Line 4, Column MA/MS on the Teacher Salary Schedule. d. Jeff Hansen, Physical Education Teacher--Employ Jeff Hansen as a full-time physical education teacher for the 2014-15 school year. Mr. Hansen's education and experience will place him at Line 1, Column MA/MS on the Teacher Salary Schedule. e. Joseph Bevis, Physical Education Teacher--Employ Joseph Bevis as a full-time physical education teacher for the 2014-15 school year. Mr. Bevis’ education and experience will place him at Line 4, Column BA/BS on the Teacher Salary Schedule. Roll call: Neill, Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins and King voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Retirement Dinner: The Retirement Dinner will be Saturday, May 31, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Giant City Lodge. Chamber Luncheon: Superintendent Murphy advised the Board that he would be the speaker at the May 20, 2014, Carbondale Chamber Luncheon. Superintendent Murphy said all of the proceeds from the luncheon would be donated the CCHS Education Foundation. June Board Meeting: The June Board meeting will be Thursday, June 19, 2014. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: JUNE 19, 2014 |