January 2016

Board Minutes - January 21, 2016

 

Link to video of January 21, 2016, Board of Education meeting:  https://vimeo.com/152719717

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD JANUARY 21, 2016

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, January 21, 2016.

Upon roll call, the following members were present:

Kathy Booziotis                      Francis Tsung

Linda Flowers                         Brian Woodard

Vicky King    

The following members were absent:           

Brad Cole                                Joe Hudgins

Also present were:

Stephen Murphy                     Mark Albertini

Donna Fager                           Brenda Berg

Daniel Booth                          CCHSEA Represented

President Woodard declared a quorum present and the regular meeting of January 21, 2016, was called to order.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by King, to approve the minutes of the regular scheduled meeting of December 17, 2015.  Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, King, Tsung and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Old Business: There were no old business items.

Mathematics Department Presentation: CCHS Mathematics Department Chair, Brenda Berg, did a presentation for theBoard regarding the activities of the Mathematics Department.

Athletic Department Presentation: CCHS Athletic Director, Mark Albertini, did a presentation for the Board regarding the activities of the Athletic Department.

Public Comments: There were no public comments.

Payment of Bills: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to pay the remaining bills for the month of December, 2015; and, those available for payment for the month of January, 2016.  Roll call: Flowers, King, Tsung, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Communications Specialist:  Due to the absence of Members Cole and Hudgins, and the differing opinions surrounding the proposed communications specialist job description and posting, Superintendent Murphy requested that it be tabled until the February meeting so that all board members could be in attendance for the discussion.

Motion by King, seconded by Tsung, to table action on the proposed communications specialist job description and position posting until the February Board meeting. Roll call: King, Tsung, Woodard, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none.  Motion carried.

Approval of "Love Your Heart" Free Personal Leave Day Drawing: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Tsung, to approve a free personal leave day (as a drawing) in the annual promotion of faculty and staff participation in good heart practices by getting a blood pressure check (to qualify for the drawing) during "Love Your Heart Week" in February.  Roll call: Tsung, Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers and King voted yes. Nay, none.  Motion carried.

Bids and Quotes: Superintendent Murphy advised the Board that the District was seeking bids for Multi-Peril School Liability Insurance.

FOIA Requests: July 1, 2015- January 15, 2016: The Board received the list of FOIA Requests: July 1, 2015-January 15, 2016 for their review.

Statement of Completion for Health/Life Safety Amendment 7: Motion by Tsung, seconded by King, to approve the Statement of Completion for Health/Life Safety Amendment 7 as presented. Roll call: Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers, King and Tsung voted yes.  Nay, none. Motion carried.

Employment of 2015-16 Extra-Duty Personnel: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Flowers, to employ the following 2015-16 extra-duty personnel as presented:  Assistant Boys Track Coach: Malaikah Love.  Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, King, Tsung and Woodard voted yes.  Nay, none.  Motion carried.

Approval of 2015-16 Volunteer: Motion by Tsung, seconded by Flowers to approve the following 2015-16 volunteer as presented:  Isaac Flores: Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach.  Roll call: Flowers, King, Tsung, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

February Board Meeting: The February Board of Education meeting will be Thursday, February 18, 2016.

NHS Induction Ceremony: The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony will be January 25, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.

Multi-Cultural Festival: The Multi-Cultural Festival will be held February 11, 2016.

Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet: The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet will be held February 19, 2016.

Adjournment: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Tsung, to adjourn the meeting.  Roll call: King, Tsung, Woodard, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes.  Nay, none.  Motion carried.  The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

MINUTES APPROVED: FEBRUARY 18, 2016