Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education met April 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Minutes taken by Mr. Clay Nolen
I) Call to Order by: Mr. Scott Figg at 6:55 p.m.
II) Roll Call by: Mr. Clay Nolen
Present: Rhonda Felty, Scott Figg, Ryan Lewis, Clay Nolen.
Absent: Issac Craig, John Cummins, and Kassi Reeves.
III) Recognition of Visitors: Mr. Ben Vinyard, an administrative applicant, was in attendance.
IV) Approve Consent Agenda: Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mrs. Felty.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
V) Reports
A) High School Principal Report – Mr. Jerrell
Mr. Jerrell reported that the gym ceiling above the permanent bleachers will need to be repaired. With the large amount of rain we have received over the past month, we have experienced a great deal of flooding in the boiler room. Mr. Jerrell asked the school architect about sealing the door and filling in the steps. Mr. Steve May sees no issue with this. Also, Sonitrol completed work on additional cameras and updated the existing camera system at the High School.
Mr. Jerrell explained that local law enforcement, the fire department, EMS, the Sheriff’s office, and air evac will conduct a mock disaster drill for the High School students on April 26 in the morning. He also reported that next year we will have two students in the CEO Program, Ms. Kaylee Horn and Ms. Abbi Musgraves.
In District news, the Evansville Food Bank will deliver pre-packaged meals for the summer. Each bag will contain two meals for the students. Mrs. Allyson Ryan is coordinating this, but our summer school students will receive their two meals each Thursday after summer school ends. For summer school, we currently have 94 students that will be in attendance from June 6-June 30. Also, the district will host a special Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Mr. John Cummins on Saturday, May 7 at the Grade School.
Mr. Jerrell reported that the Illinois State Board of Education notified the school on April 12 that a coding error made during the initial implementation of the Evidence-Based Funding formula in the spring of 2018 resulted in an error in our funding from 2019-2022. The state will give us $44,918.15 this year to make up for their error in the past. Also, Mrs. Jill Dare, our E-Rate grant writer, successfully applied for two grants, one worth $62,713.81 and the other worth $17,550.00.
B) Grade School Principals Report - Mrs. McGuire
Mrs. McGuire explained that the writing team spent March 30th creating their district goals and expectations. She stated that they really need another half day to complete the rubric, but since she would soon be leaving, Mrs. Cheryl Patterson-Mencowski will complete the work. Mrs. McGuire also reported that a local author will visit the Grade School on May 2. Those students that wrote a young authors book or purchased an autographed copy of the speaker’s book, will be allowed to attend.
Mrs. McGuire updated the Board on a few dates of upcoming events that were not in her original report (i.e. Snow Cone truck this week and a Jr. High Dance on Friday). 30-35 students met 75% of their reading goals throughout the year and would therefore get to visit the St. Louis Zoo on May 12.
Mrs. McGuire also informed the Board that her last day of work will be May 2, 2022.
VI) Action Items
A) Advertise for Milk and Bread Bids for the 2022-2023 School Year.
Mr. Jerrell explained that we do this each year in April.
Motion: To advertise for Milk and Bread Bids for the 2022-2023 School Year.
Motion by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
B) Appoint Superintendent to prepare FY23 Budget.
Mr. Jerrell explained that this is something we do each year at this time. It just gives him the authorization to begin planning a budget for the next school year. He is still working with this year’s budget and will have an amended budget for next month’s Board meeting. The amended budget will be based on the actual numbers from this year and not the numbers that were projected last summer.
Motion: To appoint the Superintendent to prepare the FY23 Budget.
Motion by Mrs. Felty, 2nd by Mr. Nolen.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
C) Approve Summer School Program.
Mr. Jerrell reported that for the second year in a row we will offer a summer school program. All summer school expenses will be covered by ESSER funds.
The program will run from June 6-June 30, Monday-Thursday, from 8:00 am-11:30 am. Summer School will not meet on Monday, June 20 due to the Juneteenth Holiday. We will provide each student with a breakfast and a lunch during the school day. We will not provide transportation, so the parents/guardians will be responsible for drop off and pick up each day.
Currently, we have 94 students that have agreed to participate in the summer school program. At the Grade School we have 4 teachers and 2 aides that will work with the K-2nd grade group, 5 teachers and 1 aide that will work with the 3rd-5th grade group, 4 teachers that will work with the 6th-8th grade group, and 5 teachers that will work with the 9th-12th grade group.
Motion: To approve the Summer School Program for June of 2022.
Motion by Mr. Figg, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
D) Approve Renewal of Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance through American Central Insurance Services.
Mr. Jerrell reported that the insurance committee, Mrs. Teneka Betz, Mr. Mike Eisenhauer, Ms. Melissa Williams, Mrs. Debbie Moore, Mr. Jamie Kerley, and Mr. Jerrell, met on Monday, April 11 at 3:00 pm with our insurance agent, Mr. Jeremy Travelstead, via ZOOM. The Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance Plan will have no ($0.00) increase next year. The committee was presented with three new insurance companies (Health Alliance, Humana, and United Healthcare), and none of them were competitive with the Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan we currently have. Next year the health insurance will have a 2% increase.
The insurance committee also met with a representative from the Egyptian Trust in February. However, the committee was not interested in the proposal, and opted to stay with American Central Insurance Services.
Motion: To approve the Renewal of the Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance through American Central Insurance Services.
Motion by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
VII) Non Action Items
A) National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and Senior Scholarship Night.
Mr. Jerrell explained that the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony is set for Tuesday, May 10th at 6:00 pm. The High School Senior Scholarship Night is set for the same night. The event will follow the NHS Induction Ceremony.
B) High School Graduation on Friday, May 13 at 7:00 pm.
Mr. Jerrell reported that this is just a reminder about our High School Graduation. We are planning on an outdoor ceremony on the softball field just like last year. Graduation is set for Friday, May 13 at 7:00 pm.
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) Consider the Purchase of 6997 US Highway 45 South.
Mr. Jerrell explained that the District will be able to purchase the property next to the High School for around $40,000.00. Mr. Jim Kuhlmann has purchased the property and would like to sell it to the school district. Once the shed is removed and the building is torn down, we will be able to purchase the property and take ownership. Before the building is demolished, it will be inspected to see how much it would cost to bring it up to code. The purchase of the property should be an Action Item on the May 16 Agenda.
E) May Board Meeting: Monday, May 16, 2022 at 6:45 pm.
Mr. Jerrell reminded the Board that the next meeting will be held on the third Monday in May, which is May 16, 2022.
VIII) Closed Session
Closed Session
Motion to move to closed session at 7:18 pm for #1, 2, 9, 10, and 14 from the closed meetings act (see attached) by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mrs. Felty.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
Move to Closed Session Minutes
Motion to return to open session at 7:44 pm by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mrs. Felty.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
Motion to approve the closed meeting minutes as read by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mrs. Felty.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
IX) Action on Closed Session Items
A) Motion: To accept the resignation of Mrs. Chellie McGuire as a Grade School Principal.
Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mrs. Felty.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
B) Motion: To accept the resignation of Mr. Jamie Kerley as a Grade School Assistant Principal.
Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mr. Figg.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
C) Motion: To accept the resignation of Mrs. Destinee Payne as Grade School Teacher.
Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mr. Nolen.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
D) Motion: To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Union.
Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mr. Nolen.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
E) Motion: To hire Mr. Sam Decaro as a Grade School Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.
Motion by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mrs. Felty.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
F) Motion: Tabled the Motion to hire a Paraprofessional.
G.1) Motion: To accept the retirement letter of Mrs. Cindy Simmons at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mr. Nolen.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
G.2) Motion: To accept the retirement letter of Mrs. Julie Emery at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mr. Nolen.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig, Mr. Cummins, and Mrs. Reeves.
X) Adjourn
Motion: To Adjourn at 7:49 p.m. by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mr. Nolen.
Voice Vote: All approved Motion Passed
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