Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education met Oct. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I) Call to Order by: Mr. Scott Figg at 6:54 p.m.
II) Roll Call by: Mr. Clay Nolen
Present: Charles Burnham, Issac Craig, Rhonda Felty, Scott Figg, Ryan Lewis, Clay Nolen, Kassi Reeves.
Absent: None.
III) Recognition of Visitors: Mrs. Samantha Craig and Mrs. Beth Horn.
IV) Approve Consent Agenda: Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
V) Reports
A) High School Principal Report – Mr. Jerrell
Mr. Jerrell reported that Womack’s Concrete Construction will replace the sidewalks in front of the High School and pour two concrete pads for picnic tables. This will be paid for out of sales tax money. The bid is for: Main Sidewalk $14,800, Picnic Slab #1 $2,520.00, Picnic Slab #2 $2,520.00, and the Secondary Sidewalk $12,000.00. Also, the village has applied for a grant, and if they are successful they will replace the sidewalks at the High School next to the road.
Mr. Jerrell explained that the Fall play will be Mystery on 13th Street. The show will be held on November 11 (Meal @ 6:00 pm and Play at 7:00 pm). The cast will be: Dr. Von Drugen- Bryton Sharp, Mrs. Von Drugen- Anna Sturgill, Katrina Von Drugen- Allie Murphy, Missy- Alivia Jennings, Skippy- TBA, Erin- Brielle Fox, Deb- Olivia Hunt, Frankie- Madison Milligan, Raymond- Brayden Kirk, Joe- Devyn Valdez, Gloria- Taylor Dombrow, Tammy- Mackenzie Bourland, Tonya- Bailee Odum, Tracey- Lillian Crawford, LB- Kelsey Cochran, and Bobby- Amelia Wise.
Mr. Jerrell also reported that we have four Board seats that will be up this year (April 4th Election). Mrs. Kassi Reeves (10S-4E), Mr. Issac Craig (10S-5E), Mr. Clay Nolen (9S-5E), and Mr. Charles Burnham (9S-5E). The election packets may be picked up at the Saline County Courthouse for anyone interested in running for one of these four positions. When your packet has been completed, along with all of the signatures, make sure you take it to the Saline County Courthouse, so that you can be added to the election ballot.
B) Grade School Principals Report – Mrs. Kuhlmann
Mr. Kuhlmann reported that grass has been planted on the front playground and all work is completed. The front of the school as well as all exterior doors have been painted. The PTO donated an ice machine and Mr. Mike Kidd donated time to hook up plumbing. The machine is in the grade school work room. Mrs. Kuhlmann is still working with Sonitrol to add fob entry systems to all exterior doors.
Mrs. Kuhlmann explained that the building leadership team met on October 5. Topics for this meeting included finalizing Halloween Party plans, as well as the Veteran’s Program. The team also began discussing plans for Thanksgiving dinner at the school as well as all December activities and both attendance and Star incentives. Mrs. Horn gave a presentation on the Resiliency Team which provides information to staff on student trauma.
In PBIS news, the students were rewarded for good behavior and attendance on Friday, September 30 with apples and caramel for K-5th grades. The junior high students had a wiffle ball tournament which ended with 7A claiming the championship. On October 21, students will participate in the schoolwide Hayride as the reward for the month. This popular event should help encourage students to show PAWSITIVE Behavior, as well as getting to school every day on time.
Mrs. Kuhlmann also reported that the teachers are beginning to target our struggling students in the first round of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) meetings for October 19. These meetings are attended by the classroom teacher, title staff, as well as our school psychologist and administration to develop a plan to help students struggling in the classroom before they are referred for special education. A referral form has been created for students who need to meet with Mrs. Ally Ryan for personal issues. After teachers turn the form into Mrs. Ally, she will work with students on developing a plan to help deal with their individual issues.
VI) Action Items
A) Approve the Extension of Kemper CPA Group, LLP.
Mr. Jerrell explained that in a normal year, the Kemper CPA Group would have our annual audit completed by the October Board meeting. Each year we have an Action Item accepting their Annual Financial Report. However, due to our switch over last September to the SDS System, they could not complete the audit, so they have asked for an extension.
Motion: To approve the Extension of Kemper CPA Group, LLP to December 15, 2022.
Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
B) Review Crisis Management Plan, School Safety Plans, and Drills.
Mr. Jerrell reported that we do this in the Fall each year, and held our annual review for our Crisis Management Plan on August 9. Now that we have completed the plan, printed it, and distributed it to the faculty, staff, and administration, we need to approve it along with the Grade School and High School plans and our drill schedule, which includes three fire drills, one active shooter drill, one weather in-place drill, and a bus evacuation drill.
Motion: To approve the Crisis Management Plan, School Safety Plans, and Drills.
Motion by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
C) Consider Activity Fund Account for CMSF Pink Out Fund.
Mr. Jerrell explained that Mrs. Melissa Kuhlmann has asked if we could set up an activity fund account to place the proceeds from any fundraising the school does for cancer. This account is managed by Mrs. Michelle Murphy and will be Account #53.
Motion: To approve the Activity Fund Account #53 for the CMSF Pink Out Fund.
Motion by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mr. Nolen.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
VII) Non Action Items
A) Review Tax Extension 2021 Payable 2022 and Levy 2022 Payable 2023.
Mr. Jerrell briefly reviewed the tax levy which will be voted on in November. Last year’s rate was set at $4.49 per $100, and this year’s rate will be around $4.80 per $100 of assessed value.
B) Next Board Meeting: Monday, November 21, 2022 at 6:45 pm.
Mr. Jerrell reminded the Board that the next meeting is scheduled for the third Monday of the month; November 21, 2022 at 6:45 pm.
VIII) Closed Session
Closed Session
Motion to move to closed session at 7:05 pm for #1, 2, 9, 10, and 14 from the closed meetings act (see attached) by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mr. Figg.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Move to Closed Session Minutes
Motion to return to open session at 7:25 pm by Mrs. Felty, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion to approve the closed meeting minutes as read by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
IX) Action on Closed Session Items
A) Motion: To accept the resignation of Mrs. Tracy Lambert as a Registered Medical Assistant.
Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mr. Craig.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
B) Motion: To hire Mrs. Chris Pickering as a Grade School Paraprofessional.
Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mr. Nolen.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
X) Adjourn
Motion: To Adjourn at 7:27 p.m. by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Voice Vote: All approved Motion Passed
https://www.cmsfcats.org/documents/board-documents/board-minutes/minutes-2022-2023/364804
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