Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education met May 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Minutes taken by Mr. Clay Nolen
I) Call to Order by: Mr. Scott Figg at 6:48 p.m.
II) Roll Call by: Mr. Clay Nolen
Present: Issac Craig, Rhonda Felty, Scott Figg, Clay Nolen, and Kassi Reeves.
Absent: John Cummins and Ryan Lewis.
III) Recognition of Visitors: Ms. Kaylee Horn, Mrs. Samantha Craig, and Ms. Melissa Williams.
IV) Approve Consent Agenda: Motion by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mr. Craig.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, and Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
V) Reports
A) High School Principal Report – Mr. Jerrell
Mr. Jerrell reported that like last summer, the custodians will constantly be pushed back on their normal summer cleaning routine because of summer school. We have summer school from June 6-June 30. We have a plan at the High School for the first week of summer school to utilize the first floor so the custodians can clean the second floor, and then they will switch for week two. This will not be possible at the Grade School because we will use so many rooms.
Mr. Jerrell explained that we held our National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, May 10 at 6:00 pm. We have 14 students in the National Honor Society. Our Senior Scholarship Awards Night was held on May 6 immediately after the NHS Induction Ceremony. We had 21 seniors that were recognized this past Tuesday. Mr. Jerrell thanked Mrs. Craig and Mrs. Lane for all of their efforts this year with senior scholarship. Every senior that submitted a scholarship application did receive at least one scholarship. As a group, over 65% of the seniors received a scholarship this year.
B) Grade School Principals Report - Mrs. McGuire
Mr. Jerrell presented a list of upcoming events for the Grade School since Mrs. McGuire’s last day of work was May 2, 2022.
VI) Action Items
A) Place FY22 Amended Budget on Display.
Mr. Jerrell explained that the budget is always a work in progress. He met with Mrs. Debbie Moore, the unit bookkeeper, and went over all the revenue and expenditure for the entire year. Once we approve the amended budget, it goes on display for 30 days, and at the next board meeting we approve the FY22 Amended Budget and Resolutions.
Motion: To place the FY22 Amended Budget on display.
Motion by Mrs. Felty, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, and Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
B) Consider Contract Extension with Robinson Transport, Inc.
Mr. Jerrell explained that our bus company, Robinson Transport, would like to extend their current contract for one year. Last year, due to a significant increase in maintenance costs and projected increases from their parts vendor they asked for the following increases:
1) Driver pay $1.00 per hour, 2) A 5% increase for Regular Bus Routes (last year was a 6%), 3) A 5% increase for Special Education Routes, 4) $1.11 per mile on Extra-Curricular Trips (last year was a $1.06 per mile),
5) $24.30 per hour on Extra-Curricular Trips (last year was $23.43), and 6) A minimum charge of $50.00 on Extra-Curricular Trips (last year was $48.00 minimum).
This year, they are asking for the following:
1) Driver pay increase by $1.00 per hour, 2) An 8% increase for Regular Bus Routes (last year was a 6%),
3) An 8% increase for Special Education Routes, 4) $1.31 per mile on Extra-Curricular Trips (Current year is a $1.11 per mile), 5) $27.59 per hour on Extra-Curricular Trips (Current year is $24.30 Per Hour), and 6) A minimum charge of $55.18 on Extra-Curricular Trips (Current year is $50.00 minimum).
They will also give us a $1,200.00 annual discount or payment or $120.00 per month discount or payment will be deducted or paid to the district if the fuel tank is moved on to distinct property.
Motion: To approve the contract extension with Robinson Transport, Inc. for the 2022-2023 school year.
Motion by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mr. Figg.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, and Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
C) Consider Safe2Help Program.
Mr. Jerrell introduced Ms. Kaylee Horn to the School Board. Ms. Horn is a Junior at the CMSF High School this year and she is a member of the ISBE ?????. She presented information in regards to a free statewide program called, Safe2Help.
Motion: To approve the Safe2Help Program.
Motion by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mrs. Felty.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, and Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
VII) Non Action Items
A) Grade School and High School Summer Projects.
Mr. Jerrell explained that the custodians, besides their normal cleaning schedule, will replace flooring in grade school end bathroom, put flooring down in both nurse's offices, and little room off stage, and fix any other items they find along the way. Mr. Jerrell asked the Board if they had any other items to add for summer work. The only addition was to add flooring to the next outdoor restroom/concession stand.
B) Consider the Purchase of 6997 US Highway 45 South.
Mr. Jerrell reported that Mr. Jim Kuhlmann, Mr. Brian Walker, and Mr. Scott Figg have all walked through the Mimi’s property that we would like to purchase from Mr. Kuhlmann. Due to extremely poor conditions, the building needs to be torn down before we take ownership. This will be an Action Item for the next Board Meeting.
C) Jr. High Promotion Ceremony on Thursday, May 19 at 7:00 pm.
Mr. Jerrell reported that the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 19 at 7:00 pm in the Grade School Gym.
D) June Board Meeting: Monday, June 27, 2022 at 6:45 pm.
Mr. Jerrell reminded the Board that the next meeting will be held on the fourth Monday in June, which is June 27, 2022.
VIII) Closed Session
Closed Session
Motion to move to closed session at 7:17 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, and Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
Move to Closed Session Minutes
Motion to return to open session at 8:50 pm by Mr. Craig, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, and Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
Motion to approve the closed meeting minutes as read by Mr. Craig, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, and Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
IX) Action on Closed Session Items
A) Motion: To hire Mrs. Melissa Kuhlmann as a Grade School Principal.
Motion by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mr. Craig.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, and Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
B) Motion: To hire Mr. Ben Vinyard as a Grade School Assistant Principal.
Motion by Mrs. Felty, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, and Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
C) Motion: To hire Mrs. Stacey Cochran as a Paraprofessional for the 2022-2023 school year.
Motion by Mr. Craig, 2nd by Mr. Nolen.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, and Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
D) Motion: To hire Mr. Ben Vinyard as a Grade School Athletic Director for the 2022-2023 school year.
Motion by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mr. Figg.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Nolen, and Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Cummins and Mr. Lewis.
X) Adjourn
Motion: To Adjourn at 8:54 p.m. by Mr. Craig, 2nd by Mr. Nolen.
Voice Vote: All approved Motion Passed
https://www.cmsfcats.org/documents/board-documents/board-minutes/minutes-2021-2022/243102
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