Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 17, 2019 the Board Of
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 17, 2019 The Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 1, Coles and Cumberland Counties, Illinois met in regular session on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the Administration Building – 410 West Polk Avenue, Charleston, Illinois 61920 At 6:30pm, President Coe called the meeting to order and asked for roll call. The following members were present: Jason Coe, President Scott Clarke, Vice President Susan Daniels, Secretary Kelly Miller, Treasurer Brian Gough Eva Ritchey Matt Titus The following staff members were present: Todd J. Vilardo, Superintendent of Schools Chad Burgett, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Kristen Holly, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Visitors 68 and 1 Member of the Press Under Focus on Students and Good News reports, Mr. Vilardo acknowledged the art work display provided by the students of Ashmore Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School, and Charleston Middle School. Mandy White is the art teacher. Mr. Vilardo presented Certificates of Recognition to the following groups and individuals: 2018-19 CHS Girls’ Basketball Team CHS Principal Trevor Doughty recognized the 2018-19 CHS Girls’ Basketball Team for completing the first undefeated regular season in school history at 27-0. The Lady Trojans finished the season with a 29-1 record, which was the most wins in school history. They were Charleston Holiday Tournament Champions, Apollo Conference Champions, and Regional Champions. Team members: Annie Crowder, Regan Bollant, Elizabeth Buescher, Bailey Crites, Bernie Jackson, Sydnie Littleford, Hannah Buescher, Shae Littleford, Baley Myerscough, Jasmin Stacey, Ellie Long, Addy Logsdon, and Adalyn Wood. Student assistants: Jasmin Lenox and Shekinah Moore. Jeff Miller is the Head Coach and is assisted by Amy Jackson, Haley Sparks, and Ceci Brinker. CHS Student – Regan Bollant Mr. Doughty also recognized CHS student Regan Bollant for advancing to the Final Four of the Class 3A Country Companies Three Point Showdown this past season. Mr. Vilardo welcomed the EIU students in attendance from Joe Gisoni’s journalism class. He stated that, prior going into closed session, the Board of Education would reserve 5 minutes for interview questions from the class. Under Public, Staff Comments or Questions, Written Communications, Mr. Vilardo stated that no requests had been received to address the Board of Education. At that time, Mr. Coe asked if there were any requests from the Board of Education to remove any of the consent agenda items or addendum items for discussion. There were no requests received. Regular Meeting Minutes of 4/17/2019 Page 1 Mr. Vilardo reviewed the items under Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda: Standard Items Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of March 20, 2019. Approve the bills and payrolls for the month of March 2019. Approve the Activity Fund Accounts for the CUSD #1 attendance centers, period ending March 2019. Approve the summary of revenues and expenditures year to date for the period ending March 2019, as presented by Assistant Superintendent Chad Burgett. Consent Agenda: Old Business Consent Agenda: New Business Grant authorization for the district to work with Mid-State Collection Solutions, Inc. of Champaign, Illinois to assist in the recovery of the 2018-2019 non-payment of student registration fees and overdue balances of student meal accounts. Grant permission for Sterling Stowell, a Junior at Charleston High School to graduate at the end of the 2018-2019 school year, contingent that all graduation requirements from the State of Illinois and Charleston CUSD #1 at met. Declare referenced inventory from the Charleston Middle School Boys’ Basketball program as surplus and available to donate to the Trojan Booster Club. Grant the authority for the District to contract transportation service between his/her residence and the student’s (student #81132) attendance center, contingent that this service remains marked on the Individual Education Plan. Consent Agenda: Employment Consistent with board policies, grant a Family Medical Leave of Absence to Denise Titus, Principal for Mark Twain Elementary School. Consistent with board policies, grant an intermittent Family Medical Leave of Absence to Melissa Lahr, a paraprofessional at Jefferson Elementary School. Accept a letter of resignation from Ashley Fisher, CUSD #1 Human Resources secretary, effective at the end of the work day on May 31, 2019. Accept a letter of resignation from Sara Kramer, a Guidance Counselor at Charleston High School, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year. Accept a letter of resignation from Justin Tomaska as a Physical Education teacher and Head Girls’ Track Coach at Charleston High School, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year. Accept a letter of resignation from Laney Cruit as a Music teacher and Band Director at Charleston High School, Charleston Middle School, and Mark Twain Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year. Accept a letter of resignation from Cristen Kimery as a 2nd grade teacher at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year. Accept a letter of resignation from Laura Deutschmann as a Band Instructor at Jefferson Elementary School and Music teacher at Ashmore Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year. Accept a letter of resignation from Keith Walton as a Music teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year. Contingent upon finding a suitable replacement, accept a letter of resignation from Nathan Hinote from his extra-curricular assignment as the Head Speech Coach for both Individual and Group Interpretation at Charleston High School, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year. Accept a letter of resignation from Haley Sparks from her extra-curricular assignment as an Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach at Charleston High School, effective immediately. Regular Meeting Minutes of 4/17/2019 Page 2 Accept a letter of resignation from Chelsie Doughty as the sponsor for the Classroom Courier at Charleston Middle School, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year. Approve the employment of Noel Young as a part time Transitional Program of Instruction (TPI) for the District, effective April 18, 2019. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment. Approve the employment of Courtney Spencer to serve in the position as Education Data Systems Specialist for Charleston CUSD #1, effective April 22, 2019. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment. Approve the employment of the individuals listed to teach in the 2019 Summer School program: Justin Tomaska, Drivers’ Education for classroom portion Randy Harpster, Drivers’ Education for driving portion Danielle Camp, APEX Teacher Lynn Oliver, APEX Paraprofessional Anne Wend, APEX Paraprofessional Approve the transfer of Mandy White into the position as an Art teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, effective for the 2019-20 school year. Approve the transfer of Alicia Carlson into the position as a 1st grade teacher at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, effective for the 2019-20 school year. Approve the employment of Ben Oakley as a full time Agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor at Charleston High School, beginning with the 2019-20 school year. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment. Approve the employment of Ashley Arvidson as a full time Kindergarten teacher at Mark Twain Elementary School, beginning with the 2019-20 school year. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment. Approve the appointment of Tiffany Oakley to serve as Head Teacher at Ashmore Elementary School, effective for the 2019-20 school year. Approve the following individuals to serve as volunteer coaches at Charleston High School during the 2018-19 school year, contingent upon the receipt of all required paperwork: Liz McPherson, Softball and Theresa Gowin, Tennis. Approve the employment of the following individuals in the extra-curricular assignments as noted: Steve Pamperin – Head Volleyball Coach; Scott Dow – Head Golf Coach; Todd Keating- Assistant Golf Coach. Employments contingent upon the receipt of all required paperwork for employment. Approve the employment of the following individuals in the extra-curricular assignments as noted at Charleston High School for the 2019-20 school year. Employments contingent upon the receipt of all required paperwork for employment. Josh Garrett – Head Boys’ Soccer Coach Geoffrey Atsali – Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach John McInerney - Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country Coach (split salary) Greg Rogers - Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country Coach (split salary) Tyler Hanner – Assistant Football Coach Jerry Payne – Assistant Football Coach Cobi Christiansen – Assistant Volleyball Coach Eric Selstad – Head Girls’ Tennis Coach Eva Higgins - Cheer Coach (split salary) Devanne Lawson – Cheer Coach (split salary) Mary Buchar – Dance Coach John Hansen – Wrestling Jeff Miller – Head Girls’ Basketball Coach Amy Jackson – Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach Cecilia Brinker – Freshmen Girls’ Basketball Coach Regular Meeting Minutes of 4/17/2019 Page 3 Blain Mayhall – Head Boys’ Basketball Coach Randy Harpster – Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach Jeremy Hudson – Freshmen Boys’ Basketball Coach Dwight & Kristin Pentzien – Volunteer