February 2017 School Board Minutes

Link to Video of February 16, 2017 Board of Education Meeting: https://vimeo.com/205561283

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD FEBRUARY 16, 2017

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 16, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.  Upon roll call, the following members were present:

Kathy Booziotis          Julie VanWinkle

Linda Flowers             Brian Woodard

Joe Hudgins

The following members were absent:

Brad Cole                    Francis Tsung

Also present were:

Stephen Murphy         Tarrie Dullum

Donna Fager               CCHSEA Represented

Daniel Booth              Carbondale Times

President Woodard declared a quorum present and the regular meeting of   February 16, 2017, was called to order. 

Minutes: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Flowers, to approve the minutes of the regular scheduled meeting of January 19, 2017, and the executive session minutes of January 19, 2017.  Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins, VanWinkle and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none.  Motion carried. 

English Department Presentation: CCHS English Department Chair., Tarrie Dullum, did a presentation for the Board regarding the activities of the English Department.

Public Comments: Elius Reed addressed the Board concerning the number of CCHS students who were interviewed for the SIUC Chancellor and University Excellence Scholarships during the period February 3-4, 2017. Mr. Murphy advised Mr. Reed that the district did not have that information at this time, but that Mr. Murphy would follow up with him. Mr. Reed asked if the district still maintained a vocational program that built houses. Mr. Murphy indicated that the district had a vocational program with construction courses, but houses were no longer constructed.

Payment of Bills: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Hudgins, to pay the remaining bills for the month of January, 2017; and, those available for payment for the month of February, 2017. Roll call: Flowers, Hudgins, VanWinkle, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes.  Nay, none. Motion carried.

2017 Negotiations Operating Rules and Tentative Time-Frame: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the proposed 2017 Negotiations Operating Rules and tentative time-frame as presented.  Roll call: Hudgins, VanWinkle, Woodard, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Preliminary Roof Inspection Report: Mr. Murphy reviewed the preliminary roof inspection report the Board received in their board packet.

Janitorial Contract Extension: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Flowers, to approve the two-year contract extension with Quality Clean Janitorial Services as presented.  Roll call: VanWinkle, Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers and Hudgins voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

2016-17 Mid-Year Graduates: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Hudgins, to approve the February 16, 2017, mid-year graduation for the students as presented.  Roll call: Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins and VanWinkle voted yes. Nay, none.  Motion carried.

2016-17 Board Sponsored Activities: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Hudgins, to approve the following 2016-17 Board sponsored activities: 

1. 2017 Top Ten Academic Student Banquet--The Board of Education President and Secretary will represent the Board of Education at the 2017 Top Ten Academic Student Banquet to be held at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at the SIU Student Center-Ballroom D.

2. 2017 Board of Education Student Artwork Presentation--The CCHS Administration, on behalf of the Board of Education, will present a certificate/cash award at the Awards Night Ceremony to be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the Carbondale Civic Center.     

3. 2017 Graduation--The Board of Education President will receive the Class of 2017 at the graduation ceremony to be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017, at the SIU-C Arena.

4. 2017 Retirement Reception--Date to be determined--2016-17 Retirees:  Sandra Brown (Assessments Coordinator), Brenda Longworth-Keller (School Counselor)

5. 2017 Carbondale Middle School Graduation--The Board of Education Vice President and CCHS Principal will receive the Carbondale Middle School Class of 2017 at their graduation ceremony (TBD).

Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins, VanWinkle and Woodard voted yes. Nay, none.  Motion carried.

Resignations: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Booziotis, to accept the following resignations as presented:

a. Resignation of Ann Miller Johnson (School Registrar) effective February 15, 2017.

b. Resignation of Rosita Girard (Cook) effective June 30, 2017.

Roll call: Flowers, Hudgins, VanWinkle, Woodard and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none.  Motion carried.

Employment of 2016-17 Extra-Duty Personnel: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Booziotis, to employ the following 2016-17 extra-duty personnel as presented:

Wellness Coordinator: Kim Wheeler ($1,342.00), Bryan Dunn ($900.00), Amy Prudencio ($900.00)

Spring Weight Room Supervisor:  Brad Walker ($2,094.50)

Roll call: Hudgins, VanWinkle, Woodard, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none.  Motion carried.

2016-17 Volunteers: Motion by VanWinkle, seconded by Hudgins, to approve the following 2016-17 volunteers as presented: Lance Crombar: Volunteer Softball Coach; Eugene Talley:  Volunteer Softball Coach; Macie Wheeler:  Volunteer Softball Coach. Roll call: VanWinkle, Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers and Hudgins voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried.

Executive Session: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Booziotis, to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing information regarding collective negotiating matters, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees.  Roll call:  Woodard, Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins and VanWinkle voted yes.  Nay, none.  Motion carried.  The executive session convened at 8:00 p.m.  The executive session adjourned at 9:25 p.m.  President Woodard stated no action was taken while in executive session.

Carbondale Chamber Banquet: The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet will be Friday, February 17, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., at the SIU-C Student Center Ballrooms.

Spring Break: Spring Break will be March 13-17, 2017.

March Board of Education Meeting: The next Board of Education meeting will be Thursday, March 23, 2017. Board packets will be delivered on Monday, March 20, 2017.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m.

MINUTES APPROVED: MARCH 23, 2017