| MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS HELD FEBRUARY 19, 2009 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 19, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. An executive session preceded the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Barbara Bennett, Kenneth Hughes, Robert Brewer, Barbara Levine and Mike Durr. The following members were absent: Linda Brandon and Linda Flowers. Also present were: Steven R. Sabens, Stephen Murphy, Steve Kosco, David Craig, Vicky King and Crystal Swan-Gravatt. President Levine declared a quorum present and the regular meeting of February 19, 2009, was called to order. Vice President Bennett acted as Secretary Pro Tem in Member Brandon’s absence. Executive Session: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Durr, 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: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Member Answers Roll Call: Member Flowers answered roll call at 6:32 p.m. Public Portion of the Meeting Convenes: The public portion of the meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. President Levine stated that no action was taken while in executive session. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of January 15, 2009, were approved as distributed. Approval of Executive Session Minutes: Motion by Durr, seconded by Hughes, to approve the minutes of the executive session held on February 19, 2009. Roll: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Update/Overview of JALC and Career Readiness Program: President Robert Mees and representatives from John A. Logan College gave an update/overview of the John A. Logan College and Career Readiness Program. Following the presentation they thanked CCHS; and in particular, Virginia Appuhn, Brenda Berg, Judy Major and Erin Sagaskie for everyone’s participation in the program. Recognition plaques were presented to the Board of Education and Mrs. Appuhn. Ms. Berg, Mrs. Major and Mrs. Sagaskie were presented with recognition certificates. Recognitions/Correspondence: The CCHS Pep Band was selected to perform at the IHSA Boys State Final Basketball Tournament. The Board received the Science Department Newsletter for their review. Public Comments: Ms. Sally DeDecker addressed the Board of Education, requesting that the December 18, 2008, Board of Education Meeting Minutes be revised to more accurately reflect her public comments made on December 18, 2008. Payment of Bills: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Flowers, to pay the remaining bills for the month of January, 2009; and, those available for payment for the month of February, 2009. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Permission to Bid Yearbook Photography: Motion by Durr, seconded by Hughes, to solicit bids for yearbook photography for a three-year period as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Awarding of Two-Year Contract Extensions: Motion by Flowers, seconded by Brewer, to approve two-year contract extensions with the following subcontractors as presented: Quality Clean Janitorial Service and West Bus Service. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Approval of Vendors: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Durr, to approve the list of vendors as presented: Fazoli’s, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Dippin’ Dots, Godfather’s Pizza, Hunan and Robertson Vending. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Mid-Year Graduates: Motion by Durr, seconded by Bennett, to approve the list of mid-year graduates as presented. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Schedule Special Board Meeting: Motion by Durr, seconded by Flowers, to schedule a special Board of Education Meeting for Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Carbondale Community High School Cafeteria, to reorganize the Board of Education following the April 7, 2009, election. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Board Sponsored Activities for Spring 2009: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Durr, authorizing Board of Education sponsorship of the following activities: 1. 2009 Top Ten Academic Student Banquet (Monday, April 6, 2009 at SIU Student Center Ballrooms)--2009 Board of Education Representatives: Mrs. Barbara Levine and Mrs. Linda Brandon. 2. 2009 Board of Education Student Artwork Presentation-- CCHS Administration, on behalf of the Board of Education, presents certificate/cash award at Awards Night Ceremony. (7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2009, at the Civic Center) 3. 2009 Retirement Dinner (Giant City Lodge: 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2009)--Retirees: Chris Berry, David Craig, Fred Heinz, Deborah Jaros, Vicky King, Sandra Maxwell and Vicky Turl. 4. 2009 Graduation--Board of Education member to receive the Class of 2009 at the graduation ceremony (Saturday, May 16, 2009) --2009 Board of Education Representative: Mike Durr or Robert Brewer. 5. 2009 Recognition Awards for Community Services to CCHS (List approved at May Board of Education meeting.) 6. Board of Education member (along with Mr. Dan Cross) to receive Carbondale Middle School Class of 2009--2009 Board of Education Representative: Dr. Linda Flowers. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Dan Cross Resolution: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Bennett, to approve the Resolution Authorizing Not Reappointing Assistant Principal to 11 Month Position and Offering Reemployment in a 10.5 Month Position. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Request for Leave of Absence: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Durr, to approve Erinn Murphy’s request for an unpaid one-year (2009-10 school year) leave of absence. Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes andLevine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. 2009-10 Re-Employ. of Admin./Professional Support Personnel: Motion by Durr, seconded by Brewer, to approve the re-employment of the following individuals per the conditions specified in the respective contracts: a. Steve Kosco – Financial Officer b. Dan Cross – Assistant Principal c. Darryl Cox - Assistant Principal d. Crystal Swan-Gravatt – SSP Director e. Rick Moss - Director of Athletics f. June Hickey - Director of Rebound g. Don Biggs – Maintenance Coordinator Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Employment of Personnel: Motion by Durr, seconded by Bennett, to approve the indicated action regarding the following personnel as presented: a. Assignment of Media Coordinator/Library Information Specialist (Stephanie Parton)--The assignment of Stephanie Parton as a full-time Media Coordinator/Library Information Specialist for the 2009-10 school year, subject to receipt of proper Illinois certification. b. Employment of Science Teacher (Michelle Buchheit)--The employment of Michelle Buchheit as a full-time science teacher for the 2009-10 school year. Ms. Buchheit’s education and experience will place her at line four, MA/MS+24 on the salary schedule. c. Employment of 2008-09 Extra-Duty Personnel--The employment of personnel as presented: Softball Assistant Coach: Larry Moon (1/2 Stipend) and Lori Koester (1/2 Stipend) Boys Track Head Coach: Carlton Smith ($3,782.00) Boys Track Assistant Coach: Todd Zentifis ($1,500.00), Chris Apple ($500.00), Daniel Booth ($1,000.00) and Ryan Thomas ($1,000.00) Roll call: Bennett, Brewer, Durr, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Terrier Care Update: The Board received the Fall 2009 Terrier Care First Semester Update for their review. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: MARCH 19, 2009 |