| MINUTES OF THE REGULAR RESCHEDULED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS, HELD MAY 15, 2007 The regular rescheduled 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 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Linda Brandon, Kenneth Hughes, Robert Brewer and Barbara Levine. The following members were absent: Henry Bell Jr., Mike Durr and Barbara Bennett. Also present: Steven R. Sabens, Virginia Appuhn, Steve Kosco, CCHSEA Represented and David Craig. President Levine declared a quorum present and the regular rescheduled meeting of May 15, 2007 was called to order. Executive Session: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Hughes, 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:Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Public Portion of the Meeting Convenes: The public portion of the meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. President Levine stated no action was taken while in executive session. Mr. Henry Bell Jr. Recognition of Service: President Levine presented retiring Board of Education member, Mr. Henry Bell Jr., with a plaque recognizing his 17 years of service as a Board member. Public Hearing--Intent to Sell Working Cash Bonds: President Levine opened the public hearing to receive public comments on the proposal to sell $1,600,000.00 Working Cash Fund Bonds. No questions or comments were received from the audience. Motion by Brewer, seconded by Hughes, to adjourn the public hearing on the proposal to sell $1,600,000.00 Working Cash Fund Bonds. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Accept the Canvass of Votes: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Brandon, to accept the results of the canvass of the April 17, 2007, election as presented by the County Clerk. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. New Board Members State Oath of Office: President Levine administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Board of Education members, Mr. Robert Brewer, Dr. Linda Flowers and Mr. Kenneth Hughes. Adjourn the Old Board Sine Die: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Hughes, to adjourn the old Board sine die. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Seating of Newly Elected Board of Education Members: Newly elected Board of Education members, Robert Brewer, Linda Flowers and Kenneth Hughes were seated. New Board Convenes: President Levine convened the new Board of Education. By mutual agreement, the Board of Education appointed Member Levine as President Pro Tem and Member Brandon as Secretary Pro Tem. Roll Call of New Board: Secretary Pro Tem Brandon, called roll of the new Board. The following members were present: Linda Brandon, Kenneth Hughes, Robert Brewer, Barbara Levine, Linda Flowers. The following members were absent: Barbara Bennett and Mike Durr. Selection of Board President, Vice President and Secretary: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Hughes, to elect Barbara Levine as President, Barbara Bennett as Vice President and Linda Brandon as Secretary of the Board of Education. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Appointment of School Treasurer: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Hughes, to appoint Steve Kosco as School Treasurer. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Appointment of Recording Secretary: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Flowers, to appoint Lucia Kelso as Recording Secretary. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Adoption of Standing Policies and Existing Contracts: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Brandon, to adopt the standing policies and existing contracts of the Board of Education. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Establish Regular Board of Education Meeting Calendar: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Hughes, to set the Board of Education meetings on the third Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m., in the Carbondale Community High School Cafeteria, 1301 East Walnut Street, Carbondale, Illinois. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Appointment of Committees: President Levine stated the committee assignments would be appointed as needed. Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 2007, were approved as distributed. October 19, 2006 Amended Minutes Approved: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Hughes, to approve the October 19, 2006 minutes as amended. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Executive Session Minutes Approved: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Hughes, to approve the minutes of the executive session held May 15, 2007. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Member Flowers passed. Nay, none. Motion carried. Recognitions: Carrie Mueller was selected as one of the Heartland’s Best Teachers by KFVS-TV Channel 12. Vicky Turl was selected as the 2007 CCHSEA Teacher of the Year. The Board of Education received the Science Department newsletter for their review. Congratulations to CCHS Vocal and Instrumental Departments for overall #8 ranking in state. President Levine announced that $500,000 in scholarships had been awarded at the May 14, 2007 Awards Night Ceremony. Payment of Bills: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Brandon, to pay the remaining bills for the month of April, 2007; and, those available for payment for the month of May, 2007. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Flowers and Hughes voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Summer School 2007: Virginia Appuhn updated the Board on the 2007 Summer School Program. The Board of Education received information on the Rebound summer session program. Renewal of Health, Dental and Vision Insurance: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Brandon, to renew health and dental insurance with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and vision insurance with EyeMed Vision Care, at the renewal premiums presented. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Awarding of Bids for Milk and Bread Products: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Hughes, to acknowledge receipt of the bids received; and to award the following bids to the low bidders as indicated: Milk--Prairie Farms (FY08) and Bread--Interstate Baking Company (FY08). Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Motion carried. Approval of 2006-2007 B.O.E. Recognition Awards: Motion by Hughes, seconded by Brewer, to approve the 2006-2007 list of Board of Education Recognition Awards as presented. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Annual Contract for SIU-C Student Teachers: Motion by Brandon, seconded by Brewer, to approve the Resolution authorizing acceptance of student teachers from SIU for the 2007-08 school year as presented. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. COPE Safe Schools Program Intergovernmental Agreement: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Flowers, to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement for School Districts Jackson-Perry Regional Office of Education COPE Safe Schools Program as presented. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Employments: Motion by Brewer, seconded by Hughes, to employ the following personnel for the 2007-08 school year and the 2007 summer school personnel: a. Assistant Principal (Stephen Murphy)--Mr. Murphy will be employed for a term of 10.5 months and receive a salary of $61,673.00. b. Full-time Physical Education Teacher (Scott Hankey)--Mr. Hankey’s education and experience will place him at line .5, BA/BS on the teacher salary schedule. c. Part-time (4/6-time) Art Teacher (Gloria Jones)--Ms. Jones’ education and experience will place her at line 8.5, MA/MS (pro-rated at 4/6-time) on the teacher salary schedule. d. Part-time (2/6-time) Mathematics Teacher (Dennis Johnson)--Mr. Johnson’s education and experience will place him at line 22, MA/MS+24(pro-rated at 2/6-time)on the teacher salary schedule. e. Part-time (2/6-time) Social Studies Teacher (David Bobell)--Mr. Bobell’s education and experience will place him at line 0, MA/MS (pro-rated at 2/6-time) on the teacher salary schedule. f. Summer School Personnel--Personnel as presented, subject to final enrollment numbers: 1. Regular Summer School Program: a. American Government--June 4-July 30, 2007–-160 Hours Personnel: Monica Bolley and David Bobell; b. Physical Education--June 4-July 30, 2007--80 Hours--Personnel: Michelle Thomas, Gwen Poore, Liwu Cui and Jim Miller; c. Driver Education: Classroom Instruction--June 4-29, 2007--Two Sections @ 40 Hours/Section—Personnel: Kim Wheeler; d. Driver Education: Behind-the-Wheel Instruction--Personnel: Larry Jackson, Bob Taylor, Mike Butler, Mark Albertini and Daniel Booth; e. Hall Monitors--Personnel: Andrew Smith and Patricia Ollie--June 4-29, 2007--Monday-Friday: 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.--July 2-30, 2007--Monday-Friday: 7:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; f. Temporary Part-time Guidance Staff--Personnel: Jennifer Gilbert--June 4-July 13, 2007--Minimum wage rate of pay. 2. 2007 John Gilbert Summer Enrichment Program (June 4-29, 2007): a. Personnel: Cheryl Staley, Cheryl Stoltenberg, James Heninger, Brandi Furlong Jones, Judy Major, Nick Weshinskey, Virginia Appuhn, Luanne Brown, Erin Sagaskie, Matt Peck, Brenda Berg, Ruth Johnson, Sandra Jordan and Linaya Alvarez. 3. Title I Programs (June 4-29, 2007; Monday-Friday; Four hours per day): a. Personnel: Judy Major, Cheryl Stoltenberg, Virginia Appuhn, Darryl Cox, Amy Prudencio, Cheryl Staley and Erin Sagaskie; b. Teacher Aides: Sarah Friends, Loretta Scott and Sharon Schemonia. Roll call: Brandon, Brewer, Flowers, Hughes and Levine voted yes. Nay, none. Motion carried. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED AT JUNE 21, 2007 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING |