Board of Education Regular Meeting Open Session October 19, 2017 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No.

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1 Board of Education Regular Meeting Open Session October 19, 2017 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 100 was held Thursday, October 19, 2017 in the office of the Board of Education. The regular meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Greg Brown, President. Other board members present were Julie Pohlman, Vice President; Stan Kary, Secretary; David Isringhausen, and Peggy Perdun. Board member Dave Bryden arrived at 6:31 P.M. after roll call and board member Josh Evans was absent. Also in attendance were Brad Tuttle, Superintendent; Alan Churchman, District Administrator; Lisa Schuenke, Director of Finance and Human Resources; Keri Lakin, Special Education Coordinator and Early Childhood Director; Cory Breden, Principal; Jason Brunaugh, Principal; Michelle Brown, Principal; Kim Anderson, Principal; Kristie Hurley, Principal; Debbie Trochuck, District Secretary; Dawn Dwyer, Genevieve Mossman, and Chris Skinner, district educators; students Natalie Howell and Madison Bowen; Mark Graves, CTS; and Paul Riechman. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Perdun to move to closed session for the purpose of discussion regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employee(s); legal counsel, collective negotiating matters or deliberations; board vacancies; evidence or testimony presented in a hearing where authorized by law; purchase or lease of real property; sale or purchase of securities, investments or investment contracts; security procedures; student disciplinary cases or any matter involving an individual student; litigation; self-evaluation, practices and procedures, or professional ethics; minutes of meetings lawfully closed; internal control weaknesses, potential fraud risk areas; establishment of reserves, settlement or discussion of claims, loss or risk management information, records, data, advice or communications from or with respect to any insurer of the District. On roll call, Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes. Motion carried. The board moved to closed session at 6:31 P.M. The board returned from closed session at 7:06 P.M. A motion was made by Bryden, seconded by Isringhausen to resume open session. On roll call, Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes. Motion carried. The meeting resumed with the pledge of allegiance and reciting of the Mission Statement. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS/WELCOME VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT JCHS Student Report Natalie Howell and Madison Bowen, representatives of the Leadership Council, each reported on 1

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3 activities taking place this school year within their various sports teams, clubs and groups. There was no public comment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. CTS Group Mark Graves with the CTS Group presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing projects completed at Jerseyville East Elementary, Winchester and Jacksonville. He presented results of infrared surveys done at district buildings pointing out areas of concern with moisture present in the roof. He reviewed the process moving forward, a development schedule and summary. He noted that it is their practice to involve local contractors. Discussion was held. 2. State Assessment Presentations Principals from Grafton Elementary, East Elementary, Illini Middle School, and Jersey Community High School presented an overview of PARCC testing, how the test is scored, early results, comparisons with the state average, trends, and future planning. Mr. Tuttle spoke about putting this information into perspective. Discussion was held. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Perdun to approve the following consent agenda as presented. I. Minutes & Finance A. Approve Board Minutes 1. Open Session(s) a. Regular Meeting September 21, 2017 b. Special Meeting None 2. Closed Sessions(s) a. Regular Meeting September 21, 2017 (held) b. Special Meeting None B. Bookkeeper s Financial Position/Treasurer s Reports August/September 2017 C. Budget Report August/September 2017 D. Approve Expenditures October 2017 II. Personnel Items A. Approve Resignation(s) 1. Dan Diamond, Head Boys Tennis Coach, effective immediately 2

4 2. Sally Wittman, Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach, effective immediately B. Approve Extra-Curricular Assignment(s) 1. Julie Muenstermann, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach C. Approve Leave of Absence - None D. Approve Non-Certified Personnel - None E. Approve Temporary Disability Leave None F. Employ Certificated Personnel - None G. Employ Educational Support Personnel - None On roll call, Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS 1. Overnight Trip Request Mr. Brunaugh reviewed information about the trip request for the board. A motion was made by Isringhausen, seconded by Perdun, to approve the overnight trip request of Illini Middle School for the Youth Activation Summit in November 2017 as presented. On roll call, Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes. Motion carried. 2. Fundraiser Request Mr. Brunaugh reviewed information about the Illini Poms team fundraising request. A motion was made by Bryden, seconded by Evans to approve the fundraising request of the Illini Middle School Poms Team for Krispy Kreme Donut Sales as presented. On roll call, Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes Kary, yes. Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS None BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Tuttle informed the board that the public relations committee met to set up guidelines. Future plans were discussed. Mr. Tuttle also reported on the recent facility committee meeting where discussion was held, along with principals and other staff members, regarding the needs at Illini Middle School and West Elementary. 3

5 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Enrollment and Suspension and Expulsion Reports August/September enrollment and suspension and expulsion reports were provided for informational purposes. Principals Reports Cory Breden, Principal, JCHS reported that they are in the process of analyzing the number of credits needed for graduation. More information will be brought to the board at a later time. He also spoke about using an open campus to motivate students toward improvements in grades and behavior. Directors Reports District Administrator Mr. Churchman reported that the grass is growing at the sports complex. Mr. Tuttle distributed information from the CTS Group presentation to the board. Special Education Coordinator and Early Childhood Director None Director of Finance and Human Resources Lisa Schuenke reported on a meeting with Bushue Human Resources. They will be meeting again next week. She reported that the board would begin to see updates to the American Express statement in approximately December. Mrs. Schuenke reported that, to date, $2,112,530 in total revenue had been realized from the county school facility sales tax and $1,460,000, or 69.11%, had been abated to debt. Director of Technology None Superintendent Report Mr. Tuttle recognized Peggy Perdun, who is celebrating a birthday this week. He also recognized the principals, as this is principal s week and tomorrow is principal s day. He expressed congratulations to those involved in fall sports and activities. Mr. Tuttle shared that he had attended a student scholarship program at Lewis and Clark Community College. He will be meeting with representatives from the college who are interested in visiting the high school to see what the vocational classes are doing and also to discuss dual credit. A portion of the district organizational chart was given to the board. Mr. Tuttle thanked the staff and the board for what they do. 4

6 Mr. Brown made the following announcements: October 20 End of First Quarter 2:00 Student Dismissal October Parent/Teacher Conferences Evenings October 27 No School November 9 Half-Day District In-Service 11:30 Student Dismissal November 10 Veterans Day Observed No School ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Perdun, seconded by Perdun. On roll call, Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes. Motion carried. The regular meeting of October 19, 2017 adjourned at 8:20 P.M. 5