Carrier Mills-Stonefort Unit #2 Board of Education met March 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I) Call to Order by: Mr. Scott Figg at 6:45 p.m.
II) Roll Call by: Mr. Clay Nolen
Present: Issac Craig, Rhonda Felty, Scott Figg, Ryan Lewis, Clay Nolen, Kassi Reeves.
Absent: John Cummins.
III) Recognition of Visitors: Mrs. Samantha Craig (Union President) and Ms. Melissa Williams (Union Vice President).
IV) Approve Consent Agenda: Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mr. Craig.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins.
V) Reports
A)High School Principal Report – Mr. Jerrell
Mr. Jerrell reported that with the heavy rains we experienced over the past couple of weeks, leaks have developed in the science classroom. Jerry Vaughn from Vaughn’s Roofing, Inc. has patched the roof twice. The first time it slowed the leaks and we hope the second time has stopped the leaks. Mr. Vaughn has also given us a proposal for replacing the roof above the science room.
Mr. Jerrell explained that all teacher evaluations have now been completed. Senior Caden VanMeter signed his National Letter of Intent to attend Shawnee Community College next year in baseball. Ary Guyton officially signed with Southeastern Illinois College on March 16. Mr. DeNeal and the FFA will attend the Murray State Field Day on April 20th. Also, Zoe Threlkeld, Nakaya Miller, Layna Odum, Devyn Valdez, and Darnel Ellis will attend the Senator Fowler Youth Advisory Council meeting at SIU-C on April 20th. Also, We Summer School will be held from June 6-June 30 this year. Class will be in session Monday through Thursday of each week from 8:00 am to 11:30 am.
B)Grade School Principals Report - Mrs. McGuire
Mrs. McGuire was not in attendance during the meeting.
VI) Action Items
A) Approve FY21 School Calendar
Mr. Jerrell explained that he gave the faculty and staff several different options for a school calendar next year. A majority of them wanted a Fall Break, a Christmas Break, and a Spring Break next year. Mr. Jerrell presented the Board with two calendars. Calendar A had 5 Emergency Days and Calendar B had 9 Emergency Days. He then explained that the Illinois State Board of Education stated that they will individually decide on whether to grant Act of God Days next year. Therefore, Mr. Jerrell recommend that we add at least 9 emergency days to next year’s school calendar. This was the only option that would guarantee the school district did not have to pay additional funds if the Act of God Days were not approved by the State Board of Education.
Motion: To approve the FY22 School Calendar (with 9 Emergency Days).
Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: Mr. Nolen.
Absent: Mr. Cummins.
B) Approve Board Policy (Adoption of Section 6.60: Instuction)
Mr. Jerrell explained that although the Board had updated this policy last June, this new updated policy would need to be approved to be in compliance with the Regional Office of Education.
Motion: To approve the Adoption of Board Policy Section 6.60: Instruction.
Motion by Mr. Figg, 2nd by Mr. Nolen.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins.
C) Approve High School Roof Project.
Mr. Jerrell reported that the roof above the science classroom needs to be replaced. Vaugh Roofing, Inc. gave a bid of $7,218.00 for materials and $8,544.00 for labor, a total of $15,762.00. The roof will come with a 20-year warranty.
Motion: To approve Vaughn’s Roofing, Inc. for the High School Roof Project.
Motion by Mrs. Felty, 2nd by Mr. Figg.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: Mr. Lewis.
Absent: Mr. Cummins.
D) Approve IHSA Membership.
Mr. Jerrell explained that we approve our IHSA Membership Renewal each year in March.
Motion: To approve our IHSA Membership for the 2022-2023 School Year.
Motion by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: Mr. Figg.
Absent: Mr. Cummins.
E) Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Egyptian Health Department.
Mr. Jerrell explained that the Family Resource Developer (FRD) position Mrs. Lane discussed several months ago was advertised before Christmas. A few people have applied for the position, but only one met the criteria. Mr. Jerrell took part in an interview two weeks ago and the person will start their training with the Egyptian Health Department this week. Mrs. Tracy Adams will be working with students and families within our district.
Motion: To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Egyptian Heath Department for the Family Resource Developer Postion.
Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins.
VII) Non Action Items
A)Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Renewal.
Mr. Jerrell explained that our policy runs through May, so this will be placed on the April Agenda. During negotiations four years ago, we added the following language:
An insurance committee shall be established and composed of at least three (3) teachers, two (2) administrators, and one (1) staff member. The committee will choose at least two (2) plans for the members to vote on. The insurance committee will evaluate the current insurance coverage and make a report to all staff each year. If the committee agrees to a major change in the insurance policy, including, but not limited to, a change in insurance company, agent, plans, coverage, and/or benefits, the faculty shall vote on said change. The Board shall approve the result of said vote, unless said decision will cause an immediate financial burden or legal liability to the District.
Mr. Jeremy Travelstead, our insurance agent, is working on the proposal for our renewal. He will set up a meeting in March or April for the insurance committee to compare plans, which will meet the above criteria. He will bring renewal numbers and the additional insurance plans to this insurance committee meeting. We have also met with a Mr. Gary Wright about joining the Egyptian Trust. Mr. Jerrell will let the Board know next month what the Union decides.
B) 4th Quarter Update.
Mr. Jerrell explained that last month the Board approved our Revised School Calendar for 2021-2022. Due to the snow days we have used, the 4th Quarter now began on Monday, March 14, the 4th Quarter Mid-Term ends on Thursday, April 14, and the end of the 4th Quarter is Friday, May 27
C) Approve IHSA Renewal.
Mr. Jerrell explained that in a normal year, we approve our IHSA Renewal each year in March. However, on the IHSA website it states that the 2021-2022 IHSA Renewal Form will not be available until April. So, we will have to wait to renew our membership until next month.
D) April Board Meeting: April 25, 2021 at 6:45 pm.
Mr. Jerrell reminded the Board that due to Spring Break the next meeting will be held on the fourth Monday in April, which is April 25.
VIII) Closed Session
Closed Session
Motion to move to closed session at 7:14 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. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins.
Move to Closed Session Minutes
Motion to return to open session at 8:04 pm by Mrs. Felty, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins.
Motion to approve the closed meeting minutes as read by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mr. Craig.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins.
IX) Action on Closed Session Items
A) Motion: To consider the Honorable Dismissal of Full-Time Educational Support Personnel (This Motion was Tabled).
B) Motion: To approve the resignation of Mrs. Sara DeNeal as an Art Teacher.
Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mrs. Felty.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins.
C) Motion: To consider hiring a Grade School Athletic Director (This motion was tabled).
D) Motion: To hire Ms. Bethany Toler as an Art Teacher.
Motion by Mr. Figg, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins.
X) Adjourn
Motion: To Adjourn at 8:08 p.m. by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Voice Vote: All approved Motion Passed
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