Carrier Mills-Stonefort CUSD #2 Board of Education met Jan. 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I) Call to Order by: Mr. Scott Figg at 6:46 p.m.
II) Roll Call by: Mr. Clay Nolen
Present: Isaac Craig, Rhonda Felty, Scott Figg, Clay Nolen, Kassi Reeves.
Absent: John Cummins and Ryan Lewis.
III) Recognition of Visitors: Mrs. Samantha Craig, Mr. Aron Edwards, and Mrs. Amy Edwards.
IV) Hearing and Action to Prohibit the Attendance of an Individual from Extracurricular and Athletic Events for up to 12 Months Pursuant to Board Policy 8:30.
Mr. Aron Edwards, the father of a Jr. High student, was ejected from a Jr. High Basketball game at Gallatin County for calling the official an “idiot.” He then used profanity towards the official and the Gallatin County administrator that was asking him to leave the premises. Mr. Edwards also threatened to beat up the Gallatin County administrator. Eventually, he was told to leave the premises by a police officer. Mr. Edwards’ ejection from the Jr. High Basketball game and threatening the Gallatin County administrator violates Section 24-24 of The School Code and Carrier Mills Stonefort Board Policy 8:30, and individuals who violate the rules and regulations of the Board of Education regarding conduct and sportsmanship may be excluded from attendance at all athletic and extracurricular school events for up to one year.
Motion: To prohibit Mr. Aron Edwards from attending Carrier Mills-Stonefort extracurricular and athletic events on district property for twelve months from December 13, 2021.
Motion by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mrs. Felty.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: Mr. Craig.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
V) Approve Consent Agenda: Motion by Mrs. Felty, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
VI) Reports
High School Principal Report – Mr. Jerrell
Mr. Jerrell explained that the construction of our outside restrooms beside the softball field are continuing to progress. Mr. Zack Street has offered to purchase some materials for their completion. Scott Figg met with Mike Kidd to get a list of materials, which were forwarded to Mr. Street. Mr. Jerrell received notification on January 11 that we were awarded the Round 1 School Maintenance Project Grant for our High School Window project. This is a matching grant up to $50,000. Steve May, the architect from DART Design, will send the bid out this week for 18 windows and 1 door to be replaced at the High School. Mr. Jerrell presented the Board with the drawings, the Kalwall brochure, the window specifications, and the advertisement for bid.
Mr. Jerrell also explained that due to the snow, ice, and extremely cold temperatures school was canceled on Thursday, January 6th and Friday, January 7th. This means the final student attendance day will now be Monday, May 23, 2022 and the last teacher attendance day will be Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Mr. Larry Alvarado, the SIU Clinical Supervisor, has placed two student teachers in our school district for the second semester. Mr. Austin Gryzmala will be placed in 1st Grade with Mrs. Brandi VanMeter every Thursday and Ms. Tori Beimfohr will be placed in Art with Mrs. Sara DeNeal on Tuesdays. Mr. Caleb Long announced this week that the Spring play will be Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The play will be held at SIC on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26 at 7:00 pm each night.
In PBIS news, Mr. Jerrell reported that the Talent Show took place on December 15 in the morning. Bryton Sharp and Ary Guyton played the piano, Colton Rice played guitar and sang a song, Shawn Carter performed magic tricks, Devyn Valdez and Brody Morris played the guitar, Emmalee Fly sang a song, and Honey Rose, Kelsey Cochran, and Ariana Jennings did a dance.
Mr. Jerrell also reported that we were finally able to host our American Red Cross Blood Drive on January 10 from 1:30-5:30 with the help of Nurse Tracy, Mrs. Waite, and Mr. Kerley. Mr. Jerrell thanked all of our faculty, staff, and administration for keeping our school buildings open over the past three weeks. With the rapid spread of the coronavirus throughout our school, our state, and our country, we have had people step up and sub anywhere that they are needed. This truly is an amazing place to work!
Grade School Principals Report - Mrs. McGuire
Mrs. Chellie McGuire reported the following:
Facility News
Microphone systems are all installed and functioning.
New document cameras have been installed in all the classrooms.
New whiteboards are being calibrated as people are available to help.
Cafeteria News-December
The kitchen served 4321 breakfasts and 4271 lunches between both schools.
Recent Happenings/News
It’s been a slow start after Christmas break. We have had many absent and the teachers are working hard to keep work flowing.
Staff News
Beth Horn and Kristy Dunn went to Chicago for a comprehensive literacy and reading recovery conference. Kristy stepped in for Tami Stone who could not attend at the last minute.
Building Leadership Team
The BLT has discussed plans for the rest of the year such as One School One Book.
Upcoming Events
PBIS on January 28th.
School-wide spelling bee will be held on January 27. Classroom/Grade winners are competing against each other on that day. One school winner will emerge and move on to the regional competition.
Curriculum
Writing team is working on new methods for reading response writing and searching other districts for rubrics to modify for CMSF.
Looking Ahead
Scott Isaacs recommended a fenced-in area for the front of the school for safety concerns. Mr. Kerley wants to get a quote.
VII) Action Items
A) Approve Annual Maintenance Agreement with HSG.
Mr. Jerrell explained that this is the same agreement that we enter into with HSG every January. This service provides the following: 1) Furnish and install new filters for RTU’s four times per year, 2) Clean coils and heat wheels on RTU’s one time per year, 3) Lubricate motors two times per year, 4) Check air conditioning systems in April- all wiring, valves, and controls, and 5) Check heating system in October- all wiring, valves, and controls. We will be billed $625 each quarter, for a total of $2,500. This is maintenance and will be paid for out of the sales tax money. This is the same price and service as the last several years.
Motion: To approve the annual maintenance agreement with HSG.
Motion by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
B) Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes.
Mr. Jerrell reviewed the Closed Session Minutes from the following Board Meetings: July 19, 2021, August 16, 2021, September 20, 2021, October 18, 2021, November 1, 2021, November 15, 2021, and December 13, 2021. I recommend we leave the minutes closed for all of these dates. During these meetings we discussed students with IEP’s, student discipline issues, and/or truant students.
Motion: To keep the closed session minutes from July 19, 2021, August 16, 2021, September 20, 2021, October 18, 2021, November 1, 2021, November 15, 2021, and December 13, 2021 closed.
Motion by Mr. Craig, 2nd by Mrs. Felty.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
C) Consider 2021-2022 Seniority List.
Mr. Jerrell explained that we do this each year at this time. This is the list of employees along with the grades/subjects they are qualified to teach, and their grouping number based on the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010 (PERA). The teachers have looked over the list and agree that it is correct.
Motion: To approve the 2021-2022 Seniority List.
Motion by Mrs. Felty, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
D) Approve Resolution to Abate a Portion of the Tax Levy for Year 2021 Payable 2022.
Mr. Jerrell explained that as we have discussed in previous months, we will abate $100,213.20 of our 2018 series General Obligation School Bond for this tax year. Mr. Jerrell has the letters ready to deliver to the Saline and Williamson County Courthouses.
Motion: To approve the Resolution to Abate a Portion of the Tax Levy for Year 2021 Payable 2022.
Motion by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
E) Approve Ohio and Wabash Valley Regional Vocational System Intergovernmental Agreement.
Mr. Jerrell explained that this intergovernmental agreement is a renewal of the original agreement passed in 1998. The agreement had to be updated to allow the additions of new required policies outlined by the Illinois State Board of Education. These requirements are necessary to continue receiving Federal Perkins grant funds and State CTEI grant funds. Both of these grants make up 100% of the money sent out to all members of the Ohio and Wabash Valley Regional Vocational System.
The OWVRVS Board of Control approved the agreement on December 14, 2021 at their regularly scheduled meeting. The Joint Agreement now has to be approved with a majority vote from each of the Boards of Education of all voting members of the Ohio and Wabash Valley Regional Vocational System. After approval from local districts, fill out the final page of the Joint Agreement including the signatures of the President of Board and the Secretary.
Motion: To approve the Ohio and Wabash Valley Regional Vocational System Intergovernmental Agreement and Policies.
Motion by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mrs. Felty.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
VIII) Non Action Items
Statement of Economic Interest Form.
Mr. Jerrell explained that each year the Saline County Clerk/Recorder asks us to complete a Statement of Economic Interest form. These must be submitted to the Saline County Clerk’s Office no later than February 1. Mr. Jerrell will collect them after the meeting and deliver them to the Saline County Courthouse before February 1, 2022.
B) February Board Meeting: February 28, 2022 at 6:45 pm.
Mr. Jerrell reminded the Board that due to the Presidents’ Day holiday on February 21, the February School Board meeting will be held on the fourth Monday instead of the third Monday.
IX) Closed Session
Closed Session
Motion to move to closed session at 7:53 pm for #1, 2, 9, 10, and 14 from the closed meetings act (see attached) by Mr. Craig, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
Move to Closed Session Minutes
Motion to return to open session at 8:42 pm by Mr. Craig, 2nd by Mrs. Felty.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
Motion to approve the closed meeting minutes as read by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mr. Craig.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
X) Action on Closed Session Items
A) Motion: To hire a paraprofessional; Motion was tabled.
B) Motion: To approve Mrs. Olivia Vickers as a volunteer Jr. High volleyball coach, Mr. David Betz, Mr. Rhett Hughes, and Mr. Jerry Choat as volunteer High School baseball coaches, and Ms. Emily Scott and Mr. Brett Sullivan as volunteer High School softball coaches, for the 2021-2022 school year.
Motion by Mr. Figg, 2nd by Mr. Craig.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
XI) Adjourn
Motion: To Adjourn at 8:47 p.m. by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Voice Vote: All approved Motion Passed
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