Minutes Regular Meeting Cumberland CUSD #77 June 28, 2018

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1 Minutes Regular Meeting Cumberland CUSD #77 June 28, 2018 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Jack Ingram. Members present included Ben Bland, Steve Layton, Bob Blade, Pam Ross, and Wes Chambers. Board member Anita Hayden was absent. Others present included High School Principal Kevin Maynard, Middle School Principal Stacy Keyser, Elementary Principal Daniel Huffman and Todd Butler, Superintendent. Visitors present were Cris Ingram, Kylee Booth, Sheila Plummer, Kendall Plummer, Coleman Sappington, Roberta Fritts, Mark Jackley and wife, Christy. The Board and guests started the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The President welcomed members of the audience and asked if there was any public comment. Cris Ingram, representative of the Cumberland County Health Department, presented the Tobacco Survey administered at Cumberland High School this past spring. Michelle Black was the coordinator for this grant funded program through the state. She coordinated with the high school SADD program to bring this to information from and for our students. The final requirement of the grant was to present the survey information to the board of education. President Ingram reviewed the Consent Agenda items: a. Approval of the minutes b. Review financial and budget reports c. Approve current invoices for payment d. Approve the Substitute List e. Approve Bushue HR agreement f. Approve a Prevailing Wage Resolution g. Approve Resolution for Hazardous Conditions h. Approve First Neighbor Bank of Toledo as the depository of District Funds for i. Approve Mose, Yockey, Brown & Kull as auditors for j. Approve FY18 Budget k. Approve facility use agreement l. Approve Risk Management Plan m. Approve monthly board meeting dates for FY19 A motion was made by Steve Layton and seconded by Ben Bland to approve the Consent Agenda A-M. All members present voted Aye. Board Report: President Ingram addressed the board and wishes to appoint a standing committee to discuss the non-union individuals salary schedules and ways to make recommendations for compensation changes. This committee will meet and make recommendations to the board. Wes Chambers and Pam Ross were appointed to this committee.

2 President Ingram would like to take the board to a voting method that is outlined in Robert s Rules of Order rather than the traditional roll call vote for the future. Roll call voting will still be necessary is some cases. This will begin at the July 2018 meeting. He feels this would fit in better with the normalcy of the procedures of the meeting. High School Board Report submitted by Kevin Maynard 1. Summer maintenance and cleaning has started. Things are off to a good start. 2. The classroom part of summer driver education has ended. Cumberland High School had about 25 students participate in the class this summer. 3. I would like to thank the Toledo Masonic Lodge #834 for the donation they made toward the scholastic bowl team and their trip to the National Tournament in Chicago between June 8 th and 11 th. 4. Congratulations to the following track members who represented Cumberland High School at the IHSA boys state track meet: a. Ryan Yaw = 4x100 meter relay, 4x400 meter relay and the 100 meter dash b. Wyatt Bryant = 4x100 meter relay and 4x400 meter relay c. Tyson Magee = 4x100 meter relay, 4x400 meter relay and high jump d. Myles Gerhardt = 4x100 meter relay, 4x400 meter relay and the 400 meter dash 5. The softball team was defeated by the eventual state champions Windsor/Stew-Stras in the Sectional championship. Congratulations to the team and coaches on a fine season. In addition to the fine season, Libby Dunaway and Maddy Hendrix received second team all-state honors for class 1A. 6. Congratulations to the coaches and members of the baseball team on their season. The team defeated Martinsville in the first round of the Regional tournament but lost to Dieterich in the semifinal round. Middle School Board Report submitted by Stacy Keyser 1. We had 15 middle school students with perfect attendance during the school year: Jasper Russell, Caleb Lamb, Nathan Lister, Libby McGinnis, Taylor Neal, Lillian Ryan, Ethan Utter, Isaac Brown, JulieAnne Nichols, Jackson Russell, Duane Willenborg, Cayden Butler, Maxwell Dulong, Kaylee Kelly and Summer Miller! Outstanding job! 2. The Cumberland Drama program will present Mary Poppins, Junior on March 15, 16 and 17, The royalties and rights for the show have been secured and the costumer has agreed to our show. 3. Thank you to Carol, Emily, Susan, Janel, Diana, Mike, George, Mark, Erin, Gail, Sandy and Gail for their hard work during the summer! Their efforts during the summer make plans and transitions between one school year and the next go so smoothly! 4. During the school year, the middle school with be partnering with Rose Hulman Institute of Technology for collaboration for Homework Help and use of a Homework Hotline for our math and science students to use during the day in their study hall and in the evenings. This is a free partnership for us and should provide our students with extra experts in the field for support. This also gives the RHIT students an opportunity to serve

3 and give back to area students and schools. Tony Karras is the coordinator of this project for RHIT. 5. I am thankful for the time to reflect and plan for the school year. We have accomplished so much together and I look forward to new ideas, a new school year and new opportunities Elementary School Board Report submitted by Daniel Huffman 1. Congratulations to Quentin Dulong, Josh Shoemaker, Sadie Colnar, Rylan James, Kaleb Bierman, Austin Becker, Elizabeth Wolc-Carr, and Jonah Tibbs for earning at least 150 points for the Accelerated Reading program for the school year. I had the privilege of taking them to the Dairy Queen in Greenup on May 18th to celebrate their accomplishment! 2. We also had 26 students earn enough Accelerated Reading points to go on a limousine ride on May 22nd. 3. The PBIS Committee hosted a Fun-in-the-Sun day on May 23 to celebrate the end of the school year and to recognize the students that had not received a major write-up since the mid-term of 4th quarter. There were many activities for the students to enjoy along with getting snow cones. I would like to thank all of the parent/family volunteers that helped out and the PBIS committee for planning the fantastic event. 4. We had a great turnout for the Spring Festival Parade. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and many positive comments were received about our presence as parade marshals. Thank you to Bob and Alene Blade for arranging the trailer and coordinating with the retired staff to participate in the parade. 5. The custodians and maintenance crew are in full swing of cleaning and preparing the building for the next school year. A lot goes into having things ready for the students and staff. We are fortunate to have hard working individuals that are completing the jobs. 6. Thank you to Diana, Janel, and Sheila for working to close out the school year and getting reports submitted to the state. I appreciated all of their hard work and attention to details. 7. We have several teachers that are attending conferences and workshops this month to extend their professional knowledge. 8. Kindergarten pre-registration/screening was a success on May 23rd. If parents/guardians were not able to attend the pre-registration they may come to the grade school in July from 7:00-2:00 p.m. to complete the process. If a child will be 5 years old on or before September 1st they need to be registered for school. A birth certificate and proof of residency is required for registration. Superintendent report from Todd Butler In July, we will have Steve Wheeler and Amy Carr here to talk about some upgrades to our website and social media platforms. Summer projects outside have been delayed due to the weather. Things will be completed within the next week or two. Steve Layton made the motion to approve the FFA field trip to the FFA State Leadership Camp on June 23 through June 27, 2018 in Monticello, Illinois. It was seconded by Bob Blade. All present voted Aye.

4 Pam Ross made the motion to approve the FFA officer retreat to Spencer, Tennessee on August 10 through August 12, It was seconded by Wes Chambers. All present voted Aye. Ben Bland made the motion to approve the Volleyball trip to New Berlin, Illinois on September 14-15, It was seconded by Steve Layton. All present voted Aye. Wes Chambers made the motion to approve the purchase of commercial property and casualty insurance through Prairie State Insurance Cooperative. It was seconded by Pam Ross. All present voted Aye. Bob Blade made the motion to approve the first reading of updated policies as listed below. 4:80, 6:60, 6:135, 6:220, 6:240, 6:250, 7:50, 7:340. It was seconded by Pam Ross. All present voted Aye. Steve Layton made the motion to approve the District s Emergency Crisis Plan. seconded by Wes Chambers. All present voted Aye. Pam Ross made the motion to approve the construction of a district greenhouse. seconded by Wes Chambers. All present voted Aye. It was It was Steve Layton made the motion to approve the use of district funds for the additional cost of the district greenhouse. Repayment will be from the annual revenue of FFA farm ground. It was seconded by Ben Bland. All present voted Aye. Wes Chambers made the motion to accept the MegaGreenhouse store bid for district greenhouse purchase. It was seconded by Bob Blade. All present voted Aye. A motion was made by Steve Layton and seconded by Ben Bland to move into executive session for the purposes of the discussion of employment, appointment, resignation, evaluation of personnel, matters relating to an individual student, school security and negotiations at 6:28 p.m. All present voted Aye. The Board entered into open session at 6:50 p.m. Wes Chambers made the motion to employ Mark Jackley as the high school baseball head coach. It was seconded by Steve Layton. All present voted Aye. Wes Chambers made the motion to employ Greg Boldt as the high school assistant baseball coach. It was seconded by Ben Bland. All present voted Aye. Steve Layton made the motion to employ John Hendrix as the high school head softball coach. It was seconded by Wes Chambers. All present voted Aye. Steve Layton made the motion to employ Audra Speakman as the middle school head volleyball coach. It was seconded by Ben Bland. All present voted Aye. Steve Layton made the motion to employ Jennie Stults as the middle school assistant volleyball coach. It was seconded by Wes Chambers. All present voted Aye.

5 Ben Bland made the motion to accept the resignation of the school RN, Whitney Edwards, effective immediately. It was seconded by Bob Blade. All present voted Aye. Wes Chambers made the motion to accept the resignation of the middle school girls basketball coach, Jamie Princko, effective immediately. It was seconded by Ben Bland. All present voted Aye. Steve Layton made the motion to post the open position of school nurse. It was seconded by Pam Ross. All present voted Aye. Wes Chambers made the motion to post the open position of middle school girls head basketball coach. It was seconded by Ben Bland. All present voted Aye. Steve Layton made the motion to post a position for an elementary teacher. It was seconded by Wes Chambers. All present voted Aye. The July 2018 board meeting will be held on July 31, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. This is a change in the previously scheduled meeting. Steve Layton made the motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Ben Bland. All members present voted Aye. There were no Nay votes. The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m. Public Notice of Regular Meetings: REGULAR BOARD MEETING DATES FOR July 31, 2018, August 14, 2018, September 27, 2018, October 18, 2018, November 13, 2018, December 18, 2018, January 17, 2019, February 21, 2019, March 21, 2019, April 16, 2019, May 16, 2019, June 27, 2019 Meetings will be held at the unit office Illinois Rt. 121, Toledo, Illinois Regular Meetings will not start before 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted this day. Jack Ingram, President Steve Layton, Secretary