1 Board of Education Regular Meeting Open Session March 20, 2019 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 100 was held Wednesday March 20, 2019 in the office of the Board of Education. The meeting was called to order at 6:32 P.M. by Greg Brown, President. Other board members present were Julie Pohlman, Vice President; David Bryden, David Isringhausen, and Peggy Perdun. Board member Stan Kary was absent. Board member Josh Evans submitted a letter of resignation prior to the meeting. Also in attendance were Brad Tuttle, Superintendent; Alan Churchman, District Administrator; Keri Lakin, Special Education and Early Childhood Coordinator; Kim Anderson, Principal; Cory Breden, Principal; Michelle Brown, Principal; Jason Brunaugh, Principal; Kristie Hurley, Principal; Debbie Trochuck, District Secretary; Genevieve Mossman and Chris Skinner, District employees; Andrew Carey, Kyle Graham, Jacob Warford, Leah Kuehnel, Paul Riechman, and JCHS students Elsie Loftus and Grant Morgan. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Bryden, 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; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes. The board moved to closed session at 6:32 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; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes. The meeting resumed with the Pledge of Allegiance and reciting of the Mission Statement. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS/WELCOME VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT JCHS Student Report Elsie Loftus and Grant Morgan, representatives of the Student Leadership Council, each reported on activities taking place this school year within the various sports teams, clubs and groups. There was no public comment. Mr. Isringhausen commented positively regarding the school musical held this month. DISCUSSION ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Isringhausen, 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 February 21, 2019 b. Special Meeting 2. Closed Sessions(s) a. Regular Meeting February 21, 2019 (held) b. Special Meeting B. Bookkeeper s Financial Position/Treasurer s Reports February 2019 C. Budget Report February 2019 D. Approve Expenditures March 2019 II. Personnel Items A. Approve Resignation(s) 1. Lisa Jacobs, Special Education Educator, East Elementary School, effective the end of the 2021-22 school year for the purpose of retirement 2. Bonnie Kadell, PE Educator, East Elementary School, effective June 2020 for the purpose of retirement 3. Dorothy Wuellner, Special Education Educator, East Elementary School, effective the end of the 2020-21 school year for the purpose of retirement 4. Laura Ross, School Counselor, JCHS, effective the end of the 2021-22 school year for the purpose of retirement 5. Kimberly Davis, School Counselor, JCHS, effective the end of the 2023-24 school year for the purpose of retirement 6. Timothy Klein, English Educator, JCHS, effective June 10, 2019 7. Justin Wilhite, Physical Education Educator, Grafton Elementary and JCMS, effective the end of the 2018-19 school year B. Approve Extra-Curricular Assignment(s) 1. Fall Head Coach Rehires a. Ric Johns Football b. Scott Burney Boys Soccer c. Bryan Brown Golf d. Harold Landon Cross Country e. Stote Reeder Girls Tennis 2. Fall Assistant Coach Rehires a. Ryan Lott Football JCHS 2
b. Chris Skinner Football JCHS c. Nick Crnokrak Football JCHS d. Brian Madson Football JCHS e. Scott Woelfel Boys Soccer f. Curt Schroeder Boys Soccer g. Jamie Gorman Football JCMS h. Beth White Girls Basketball 8 th Grade i. Terri Taake Girls Basketball 7 th Grade C. Approve Leave of Absence - D. Approve Non-Certified Personnel 1. Jamie Kanallakan, Temporary Bus Driver E. Approve Temporary Disability Leave F. Employ Certificated Personnel 1. Margaret Bear, Vocal Music Educator and Vocal Music Director Sponsor for the 2019-20 school year 2. Renewal of Non-Tenured Personnel FOURTH YEAR Benjamin Schroeder Jessica Brady Julie Duggan THIRD YEAR Nicole Cummings Chelsea Stuckey Madeline Steckel Kristina Frank Brian Madson Marti Hansen Kelsey Isringhausen Tracy Lovel SECOND YEAR Toni Goetten Laura Strong Natalie Beuttel FIRST YEAR Lauren Kallal Louisa LeCroy Emily Fry Ryan Lott Carrie Margherio Heather Reed Bryce Stabenow Ashley Breitweiser Ashley Hermens Deborah Loges Amanda Madson Megan Mitchell Melissa Beauchamp G. Employ Educational Support Personnel 1. Kelli Travers, Special Education Paraprofessional, East and West Elementary Schools, effective March 21, 2019 On roll call, Isringhausen, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes. Motion carried. 3
ACTION ITEMS 1. Resignation of School Board Member Discussion was held about Joshua Evans resignation due to moving his residence from Jersey County. A motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Bryden to accept the resignation of Joshua Evans from the Board of Education, effective immediately. On roll call, Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes. Motion carried. 2. District Fees 2019-20 After discussion, a motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Perdun to approve the 2019-20 District fees as presented. On roll call, Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Perdun, yes. 3. Student Handbooks 2019-20 After discussion a motion was made by Bryden, seconded by Isringhausen to approve the 2019-20 student handbooks with additional changes as presented. On roll call, Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes. 4. Graduation Date 2019-20 After discussion a motion was made by Perdun, seconded by Pohlman to approve the JCHS graduation date for the 2019-20 school year of Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. On roll call, Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes. 5. IHSA Membership 2019-20 After discussion a motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Perdun to approve the Illinois High School Association membership for the 2019-20 school year as presented. On roll call, Isringhausen, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes. 6. IESA Membership 2019-20 A motion was made by Isringhausen, seconded by Bryden to approve the Illinois Elementary School Association membership for the 2019-20 school year as presented. On roll call, Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes. 7. Transportation Permission Form Mr. Breden explained that the permission form has been updated to make it clearer. A motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Bryden to approve the updated transportation permission form as presented. On roll call, Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Perdun, yes. 4
8. Trap Shooting Club A motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Bryden to approve a trap shooting club for the 2019-20 school year as presented. On roll call, Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes. 9. Summer Camps A motion was made by Bryden, seconded by Pohlman to the following summer camps: a. Girls Basketball June 3-6 b. Baseball June 3-7 c. Football, 7 th 9th June 3-7 d. Girls Soccer June 10-14 e. Boys Basketball, K-5 th June 10-13 f. Boys Basketball, 6 th 8 th June 11-27 (Tuesday s and Thursday s) g. Boys Soccer June 17-29 (4-6:30 p.m.) h. Wrestling June 17-20 (10 am noon) i. Theater June 17-21 (1-4 p.m.) j. Bowling June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26 k. Softball February 2020 On roll call, Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes. OTHER BUSINESS BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS Public Relations Committee Mr. Tuttle stated that the committee is working on a couple of things, however Mr. Norman was unable to attend to give a report. Facility Committee Mr. Tuttle shared that the committee had met and there are plans to meet again. Mr. Churchman added that the property adjacent to the transportation department is getting close to being ready to close. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Enrollment and Suspension and Expulsion Reports February Enrollment and Suspension and Expulsion reports were provided for informational purposes. A report listing grants for which the District has made application since 2007 was provided.
Principals Reports Kristie Hurley, Principal, West Elementary School, expressed thanks for their new cafetorium and updated facilities. She reported on Kindergarten screening, which has shown a slight increase in numbers. Michelle Brown, Principal, Grafton Elementary School, reported on the STEAM activity provided by the PTO in February. She also reported on planning for the next school year. Mrs. Brown expressed appreciation for the new pavilion at Grafton Elementary School. Jason Brunaugh, Principal, Jersey Community Middle School reported on the unified basketball tournament held on March 9 th, with Patty Heineman doing a great job putting it all together. He reported that plans are being made for the next school year including fourth and fifth graders making contact to help relieve anxiety for the incoming students. He also reported on testing. Cory Breden, Principal, Jersey Community High School, reported on the musical held this month. He also shared that he and Mr. Tuttle would be attending the Silver Medallion Banquet on March 21 st. Kim Anderson, Principal, East Elementary School reported they are anxiously awaiting for the second grader s eggs to hatch as they study their life cycle. She also reported on the music programs use of song flutes and their study of the different genres of music. Directors Reports District Administrator Mr. Churchman reported on the maintenance department s installation of the pavilion at Grafton Elementary School and preparation for summer projects. He asked for a thumbs up or down on the organizing of an after-prom party on May 4th, since there has not been one planned this year. This will be done with donations. All were in favor of the organizing of the after-prom event. Special Education Coordinator and Early Childhood Director Mrs. Lakin reported on the unified basketball tournament, pre-kindergarten screening, and the donation of diapers from the Presbyterian Church. Director of Finance and Human Resources Director of Technology Superintendent Report Mr. Tuttle reported on the following: JCHS Musical Wow! Food Service Doing a great job; adult lunches increasing; opening of salad bars
State of the State Many bills going through; ESSA; Funding for Pre-K Board Organizational Meeting Plans Mr. Brown noted that, per information shared by Mrs. Schuenke, the State owes the district $667,861.00. He expressed thanks to the maintenance department. Mr. Brown announced that the Board would be going back into closed session, but no action would be taken when resuming open session. A motion was made by Bryden, seconded by Perdun, to move to closed session to continue discussion which began in the earlier closed session period. On roll call, Isringhausen, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes. The Board moved to closed session at 8:02 p.m. The Board returned from closed session at 8:59 p.m. A motion was made by Bryden, seconded by Perdun, to resume open session. On roll call, Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen yes. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Bryden, seconded by Perdun to adjourn. On roll call, Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Perdun, yes. The regular meeting of March 20, 2019 adjourned at 8:59 P.M.