Board of Education Regular Meeting Open Session February 15, 2018 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 100 was held Thursday, February 15, 2018 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 Bryden, David Isringhausen, and Peggy Perdun. Board member Josh Evans was absent. Also in attendance were Brad Tuttle, Superintendent; Alan Churchman, District Administrator; Keri Lakin, Special Education Coordinator and Early Childhood Director; Lisa Schuenke, Director of Finance and Human Resources; Keith Norman, Director of Technology; Cory Breden, Principal; Jason Brunaugh, Principal; Kim Anderson, Principal; Kristie Hurley, Principal; Debbie Trochuck, District Secretary; James Bosomworth, Bob Siemer, Chris Skinner, Genevieve Mossman, Joe Kallal, Cindy Russell, district employees; JCHS students Jill Pohlman, and Maddie Eardly ; JCHS Illinois State Scholars and parents; Angie Cory, Jersey County Journal; Paul Riechman, Ted Kuebrich, Judy Kuebrich, Debbie Bowen, Ryan Bowen, Jennifer Ickler, Hunter Ickler, Greg Frost and Sheila Frost, Opaa!; Mark Graves, CTS Group; and others. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Bryden, seconded by Kary 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, and Superintendent evaluation. On roll call, Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes. The board moved to closed session at 6:31 P.M. The board returned from closed session at 7:02 P.M. A motion was made by Bryden, seconded by Kary to resume open session. On roll call, Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes. The meeting resumed with the Pledge of Allegiance and reciting of the Mission Statement.
Mr. Brown led in a moment of silence for lives lost in the Parkland, Florida school shooting tragedy on February 14, 2018. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS/WELCOME VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT Illinois State Scholars Illinois State Scholars were recognized. Mr. Tuttle expressed his appreciation for the accomplishments of the 25 students. Those present were given the opportunity to introduce themselves, state their parents names, and share their future plans. Those present were: Kadiah Baalman, Lucille Bechtold, John Bray, Lydia Crader, Tyler Derstine, Faith Franke, Jillian Freeman, Isaac Hausman, Laura Lahey, Aleesha Lamere, Hannah Loges, Caleb Manns, Sydney Merle, Adam Meyer, Tristyn Rudolph, Brianna Schroeder, Andrew Shaw, Ross Speidel, Francine Tepen, Brett Tuttle, Colton Wadlow, and Alan Wendell. Those not present were: Morgan Cook, Thomas Rexing, and Abigail Spencer. Many parents were present as well. Mr. Brown explained what it takes to become an Illinois State Scholar. Mr. Breden commented that these students were 6 th graders at Illini Middle School when he was Principal and state standards were met under the No Child Left Behind Act. He thanked the parents and students for what this has done for the community, and for him personally and professionally. Illinois State Scholars and families exited the meeting. JCHS Student Report Jill Pohlman and Maddie Eardly, representatives of the Student Leadership Council, each reported on activities taking place this school year within their various sports teams, clubs and groups. There was no public comment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Opaa! Food Management, Inc. Greg Frost, Vice President of Business Development, and Sheila Frost, Vice President of the company presented information about Opaa! Food Management, Inc., a family owned company in Chesterfield, Missouri, including the history of the company, services offered, benefits to districts, menu highlights, additional opportunities, catering, bid process, the feasibility study done, and a proposed transition. Mr. and Mrs. Frost and James Bosomworth exited the meeting at 8:12 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Pohlman to approve the following consent agenda as presented.
I. Minutes & Finance A. Approve Board Minutes 1. Open Session(s) a. Regular Meeting January 18, 2018 b. Special Meeting None 2. Closed Sessions(s) a. Regular Meeting January 18, 2018 (held) b. Special Meeting None B. Bookkeeper s Financial Position/Treasurer s Reports December 2017/January 2018 C. Budget Report December 2017/January 2018 D. Approve Expenditures February 2018 II. Personnel Items A. Approve Resignation(s) - None B. Approve Extra-Curricular Assignment(s) 1. Steve Flowers, Head Boys Tennis Coach, effective for the 2017-18 school year 2. Volunteer Coaches a. Jim Witt, Baseball b. Rob Miles, Baseball c. Renae Jones, Track d. Thomas Moreno, Track e. Tim Flowers, Track f. Megan Murphy, Track g. Rachel Maupin, Girls Soccer h. Dan Deist, Girls Soccer i. Dan Diamond, Boys Tennis 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. ACTION ITEMS 1. Health-Life-Safety Amendment Illini Middle School After discussion a motion was made by Isringhausen, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the Health-Life-Safety Amendment for Illini Middle School as presented. On roll call, Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes. 2. Health-Life-Safety Amendment West Elementary School After discussion a motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Perdun to approve the Health-Life-Safety Amendment for West Elementary School as presented. On roll call, Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes. 3. Acquisition of Transportation Software Mr. Churchman presented information about the current transportation software and other software considered by the technology director, transportation secretary, and himself. After discussion, a motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Kary to approve the recommendation to purchase BusBoss software as presented. On roll call, Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, no; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes. 4. Program Paid Assistant Coach Requests After discussion a motion was made by Bryden, seconded by Perdun to approve the program paid assistant coach requests as presented for the following programs: Baseball Nick Crnocrak Softball Randy Dilks Wrestling Zoe Chin On roll call, Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, no; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes. 5. Junior Panther Spring Volleyball Clinic After discussion a motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Perdun to approve the Junior Panther Spring Volleyball Clinic request as presented. On roll call, Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes. OTHER BUSINESS None
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Norman reported that the Public Relations committee is working on responses from a community survey. Another meeting will be scheduled to discuss Apptegy, which offers a district app and website management. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Enrollment and Suspension and Expulsion Reports The January enrollment and suspension and expulsion reports were provided for informational purposes. Principals Reports Mrs. Anderson, East Elementary School, reported that the last party day for the year was held yesterday and all went smoothly. She also reported that the volunteer program is going well with several volunteers per session. Mrs. Hurley, West Elementary School, reported the good news that one of their students who has an aggressive train tumor had been accepted into a medical trial. Mr. Brunaugh, Illini Middle School, reported that on March 10 th Illini will be hosting a basketball tournament and Special Olympics athletes will be competing. Also, this coming Friday will be a school dance. Mr. Breden, JCHS, shared that a student in the Adobe Photoshop class had created a poster with all of the Illinois State Scholars, which has been displayed above the gym door. Also, the boys basketball team raised approximately $1,200.00 this year in the coaches vs. cancer game. Survivors and families of those who had passed were honored. Directors Reports District Administrator Mr. Churchman reported that Ameren grants are available again. He is researching LED lights for the sports fields, which will make it brighter and more efficient. Special Education Coordinator and Early Childhood Director Mrs. Lakin shared that Jerseyville Banking Center donated funds for the Birth-to-Three program which will be used for child safety seats, child locks, and books. She also shared that two employees would be attending threat assessment training. They are working with other districts to share in the cost of this training. Director of Finance and Human Resources Mrs. Schuenke shared information with the board including the SAAPCO food cooperative, the County School Facility Sales Tax report, the Financial Reimbursement information System report (FRIS) and
Director of Technology Mr. Norman reported on features of the Navigate Prepared system and the district reunification plan. Superintendent Report Mr. Tuttle reported on the following: Delay of follow up meeting with Larry Dirks due to ESSA planning ESSA Variables 2018-19 Calendar ROE Institute held at JCHS in October Working with Lewis & Clark Community College and the Regional Office of Education to provide Adult Learning Opportunities through grant funds Working to keep schools safe Welcome Project Panther Announcement Distributed information for their review on the Illini Middle School and West Elementary Projects Illinois State Scholars Mr. Brown made the following announcements: February 19 March 15 Presidents Day No School Public Hearing (6:20 PM) / Regular School Board Meeting (6:30 PM) A motion was made by Bryden, seconded by Pohlman to move to closed session. On roll call, Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes. Motion carried. The board moved to closed session at 9:27 P.M. The board returned from closed session at 9:56 P.M. A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Perdun to resume open session. An aye or nay vote was taken with all in favor, none opposed. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Kary, seconded by Isringhausen. An aye or nay vote was taken with all in favor, none opposed. The regular meeting of February 15, 2018 adjourned at 9:57 P.M.