| MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD JULY 17, 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, July 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Kathy Booziotis Joe Hudgins Linda Flowers Michael Neill Also present were: Stephen Murphy Daniel Booth Steve Kosco CCHSEA Represented The following members were absent: Vicky King Brian Woodard Francis Tsung Vice President Flowers acted as President Pro Tem in President King’s absence. President Flowers declared a quorum present and the regular scheduled meeting of July 17, 2014 was called to order at 7:06 p.m. Minutes: The minutes of the regular scheduled meeting of June 19, 2014, were approved as presented. Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Hudgins, to approve the Executive Session minutes of June 19, 2014, as presented. Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins and Neill voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Old Business: There were no old business items. Newsletters: The Board received newsletters from the Career and Technical Education Department and the Counseling Department for their review. Public Comments: There were no public comments. Payment of Bills: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Neill, to pay the remaining bills for the month of June, 2014; and, those available for payment for the month of July, 2014. Roll call: Flowers, Hudgins, Neill and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. 2014-15 Student-Athlete and Parent/Teacher/Student Handbooks: There were no changes to the 2014-15 Student-Athlete Handbook. Member Hudgins asked how long it would take to administer the PARCC test. Superintendent Murphy said that the dates had not been established yet. He said the tentative thought would be English 3, Algebra 2 or Integrated Math and testing two days for two courses each. Member Hudgins asked who would be paying for the testing. Superintendent Murphy said the state would pay the bill. Member Hudgins asked how the teachers would feel about losing two days of school. Superintendent Murphy said they probably would not like that. Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Neill, to approve the 2014-15 Parent/Teacher/Student Handbook with the proposed changes as presented: Major Changes: 1. Removal of SES language.* 2. Removal of all PSAE and other testing language throughout Handbook.* 3. Removal of seating designation language. 4. Addition of PARCC language in “Graduation Requirements” and “Testing Program” sections. 5. Addition of Field Trip language. *These items are being removed as a result of the No Child Left Behind waiver and changes in required testing procedures. ACT has also discontinued 9th grade Explore and 10th grade Plan testing. We will be transitioning to the PARCC test as the Illinois State Board of Education requires us to do so. Items Removed: Supplementary Educational Services (SES) are available to qualifying students to improve achievement in reading and mathematics. Providers meet with students after school in the Media Center, or at the provider’s location. (Pg. 16) Students must take the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) to be eligible for graduation. This exam is given during the junior year. Students cannot be designated as a senior until the PSAE or IAA is taken, unless the student was exempt from testing during their junior year. The PSAE cannot be taken during the senior year. (Pg. 22) 9th grade (required): The EXPLORE is given to all 9th grade students. 10th grade (required): The PLAN (pre-ACT Assessment) is given to all sophomores. 11th grade (required): The Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) is given to all juniors in April of each year and is required for graduation. The PSAE includes the ACT, the Work Keys math and reading, and an ISBE created science test. (Pg.29) The top ten seniors will be distinguished by seating designation, as will all seniors who have a GPA of 3.75 or above. Beginning the 2016-2017 school year seating designation will only be given to students that obtain a 4.0 and above. (Only bold language removed. Pg. 23) Items Added: Partnership for Assessment of Readiness of College and Careers (PARCC)–Computerized assessment for students enrolled in English 3, Algebra 2, and/orIntegrated Math 3. This assessmentwill be administered during the spring semester andmay be required by the Illinois State Board of Education forhigh schoolgraduation. (Added on pages 22 and 29) A student may not be allowed to attend a field trip if they are on social suspension or failing multiple classes. (Pg. 45) Routine Changes: 1. Update school information and demographics 2. Calendar changes, phone numbers, etc. 3. Edited faculty list and all other areas as needed 4. Updated regular school lunch fees 5. Cleaned up wording throughout the handbook Roll call: Hudgins voted no. Neill, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Awarding of 2014-15 Milk and Bread Bids: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Neill, to acknowledge receipt of the bids received for milk and bread products; and, to award the bids to the low bidders for the 2014-15 school year as presented: Milk Bid: Prairie Farms Dairy, Harrisburg, IL Bread Bid: Bimbo Bakeries, Maryland Heights, MO Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins and Neill voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Neill, to make public the executive session minutes of February 20, 2014 and April 17, 2014. Roll call: Flowers, Hudgins, Neill and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. There were no public verbatim executive session minutes to be destroyed at this time. 2014-15 Field Trips: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Neill, to approve the 2014-15 field trips as presented. Roll call: Hudgins, Neill, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Dist. Policy Updates/Revisions Policies: 4:100, 4:170, 4:175, 5:280, 6:150 and 7:250: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the updates/revisions to Board of Education Policies 4:100, 4:170, 4:175, 5:280, 6:150 and 7:250 as presented. Roll call: Flowers, Hudgins, Neill, Tsung and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Terrier-Care School-Based Health Center Agreement: Motion by Neill, seconded by Booziotis, to approve the Terrier-Care School-Based Health Center Agreement as presented. Roll call: Hudgins, Neill, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Member Hudgins expressed concerned with Shawnee operating in the school with a captive audience. He asked that by the next board meeting he be provided how much Shawnee bills private insurance as well as fee-for-service. Project SOAR Alternative Ed. Program Intergovern. Agreement: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Neill, to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement for School Districts Jackson-Perry Regional Office of Education Project SOAR Alternative Education Program as presented. Roll call: Neill, Booziotis, Flowers and Hudgins voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Approval of 2014-15 Vendors: Motion by Hudgins, seconded by Neill, to approve the 2014-15 vendors that generate revenue in excess of $1,000.00 as presented: Hunan Restaurant and Pepsi MidAmerica. Roll call: Booziotis, Flowers, Hudgins and Neill voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. 2013-14 FOIA Requests: The Board received the July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 FOIA Requests list for their review. Resignation: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Neill, to accept the resignation of Dennis Johnson (part-time mathematics teacher) effective June 24, 2014, as presented. Roll call: Flowers, Hudgins, Neill and Booziotis voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Employment of Personnel: Motion by Booziotis, seconded by Neill, to employ the following personnel as presented: a. Mark Albertini, Assistant Principal--Employ Mark Albertini as a full-time (10.5 months) Assistant Principal for the 2014-15 school year effective July 18, 2014, with a salary of $67,730.00. b. Employment of 2014-15 Teaching Personnel 1. Justin Merriman, Social Studies Teacher--Employ Justin Merriman as a full-time Social Studies Teacher for the 2014-15 school year. Mr. Merriman’s education and experience will place him at Line 0, Column BA/BS on the Teacher Salary Schedule. 2. Andrew Gwinup, Mathematics Teacher--Employ Andrew Gwinup as a part-time (3/6-time) Mathematics Teacher for the 2014-15 school year. Mr. Gwinup's education and experience will place him at Line 2, Column BA/BS+24 prorated on the Teacher Salary Schedule. 3. Julie Peterson, Social Studies Teacher--Employ Julie Peterson as a part-time (1/6-time) Social Studies Teacher for the 2014-15 school year. Ms. Peterson's education and experience will place her at Line 17 Column MA/MS prorated on the Teacher Salary Schedule. 4. Jason Geis, Social Studies Teacher--Employ Jason Geis as a full-time Social Studies Teacher for the 2014-15 school year. Mr. Geis’ education and experience will place him at Line 3, Column MA/MS on the Teacher Salary Schedule. c. Kelsey Pruitt, Library Technician--Employ Kelsey Pruitt as a full-time (12 months) Library Technician for the 2014-15 school year at the rate of $10.22 per hour. d. 2014-15 Aide/Monitor Personnel Aide Personnel: E.O.C. Aide: Megan Howie @ $9.65/Hour Special Education Teacher Aide: Andrew Gwinup @ $9.65/Hour @ 3/6-time Title I Teacher Aide: Michael Peterson @ $10.01/Hour Monitor Personnel: Matthew Noatch @ $83.00/Day e. 2014-15 Extra-Duty/Extended-Time Personnel Department Chairs: English: Tarrie Dullum Foreign Language: Arnold Taylor Social Studies: Daron Absher Physical Well Being: Kim Wheeler (1/2 stipend), Michelle Thomas (1/2 stipend) Mathematics: Brenda Berg Science: Lena Dierks Career Education: Dallas Terry Fine Arts: Connie Morgan Counseling: Erinn Murphy Extra-Duty Positions: Cheerleading: Heather Hoffman ($3,200.00), Mitzie Bowlby ($899.00), Rachel Reynolds ($1,200.00) LifeSavers (1/8 stipends): Kim Wheeler, Amy Prudencio, Connie Morgan, Michael Tow, Kyle Povolish, Stacey Massie, Suzanne Asaturian, Greg Storm Key Club (1/3 stipends): Brandi Jones, Connie Morgan, Krystal Emrick Assistant Speech (1/3 stipends): Kyle Jarvis, Michael Tow, Justin Dennis Sophomore Class: Michael Tow Theatre Fall Play: Kyle Jarvis (3/4 stipend), Erik Berrey (1/4 stipend) Theatre Winter Play: Erik Berrey Assistant Band: Conor Kocher ($2,954.00) Assistant Band: David Kinley (2/5 stipend), Meredith Lipe (1/5 stipend), Ben Fletcher (1/5 stipend), Josh Lipe (1/5 stipend) Drill Team: Kristine Pye Clubs: Spanish Club: Maria Taylor Imagination in Motion: Danny Wilson International Club: Arnold Taylor Coaching Positions: Head Football: Mark Albertini ($7,096.00) Assistant Football: Jason Perry ($4,132.00), Larry Warner ($3,596.00), Jeremy Summers ($3,596.00), Skip Heninger ($3,100.00), Ben Campos ($3,100.00), Joe Bevis ($4,900.00), Jimi Bradley ($4,400.00) Boys & Girls Cross Country: Greg Storm ($6,378.00), Brandon Lukes ($1,500.00) Boys & Girls Tennis: Mike Butler Assistant Volleyball: Michelle Favreau Assistant Volleyball: Taylor Vaughn ($2,217.00) Extended-Time Positions: Registration - .5 Month: Erinn Murphy Registration - .5 Month: Brenda Keller Registration - .5 Month: Lori Koester Registration - .5 Month: Jamie Hogue Assessments Coordinator – 1 Month: Sandra Brown Master Schedule Coordinator – 1 Month: Sandra Brown Library - .5 Month: Stephanie Parton Vocational Program Coordinator - .5 Month: Dallas Terry Before School Supervision: Mike Dollins Lunch Hour Supervision: Mike Dollins (A&B) Roll call: Hudgins, Neill, Booziotis and Flowers voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Back-to-School Luncheon: The Back-to-School district employee luncheon will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. August Board of Education Meeting: The August Board of Education meeting will be Thursday, August 21, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: AUGUST 21, 2014 |