Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education met Dec. 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I) Call to Order by: Mr. Scott Figg at 7:03 p.m.
II) Roll Call by: Mr. Clay Nolen
Present: Charles Burnham, Rhonda Felty, Scott Figg, Ryan Lewis, Clay Nolen, Kassi Reeves.
Absent: Isaac Craig.
III) Recognition of Visitors: Mrs. Samantha Craig, the Union President and High School English teacher, was in attendance.
IV) Approve Consent Agenda: Motion by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig.
V) Reports
A) High School Principal Report – Mr. Jerrell
Mr. Jerrell explained that Womack’s Concrete Construction removed the old sidewalk in front of the High School on Monday, December 12. They began pouring the new sidewalk the same day. If the weather cooperates, they should be done with the project by the end of the week.
Mr. Jerrell reported that three of our Volleyball players were named to the GEC All Conference 2nd Team this year: Abbigayle Musgraves, Abbie Pickering, and Kaylee Klope. The High School Scholar Bowl JV and Varsity teams are currently 6-2. Our Basketball team is currently 1-7. On December 14, Mr. DeNeal and several FFA members attended the State Senator Dale Fowler Agriculture Council Meeting at the Kokopelli Golf Club from 9:00-11:00 am. Those FFA Members that attended were: Brianna Cullers, Lizzie Bristow, Kaylee Klope, Alli Parks, and Laney Rister.
In PBIS news, Mr. Jerrell reported that Homeroom Challenge #4: The Paddleball Tournament took place on December 2. The Sophomore Class, Dombrow’s Demolishers, defeated the Junior Class, Cochran’s Killers, 20-17 to win the championship. After four PBIS Events the Sophomore Class is in 1st Place with 48 points, the Seniors are in 2nd Place with 36 points, the Junior Class is in 3rd Place with 32 points, and the Freshmen are in 4th Place with 24 points. The class with the most points after the final PBIS Event will get a pizza party on May 5th. Our next PBIS Event will be Homeroom Challenge #5: The Spirit Wall Competition. The students will decorate a section of the gym for Homecoming on Friday, January 6th.
Mr. Jerrell also reported that today (December 19, 2022) was the final day to turn in your packets to be added to the April 4, 2023 School Board Election Ballot.
B) Grade School Principals Report - Mrs. Kuhlmann
Mrs. Kuhlmann reported that the building leadership team met on December 8. The team finalized all Christmas plans, including the Christmas program, PTO Movie Field Trip, and class Christmas Parties. The BLT team also finalized all plans for the Star and Attendance Incentives to begin in December and January. The team also began working on plans for the Young Author’s Program kickoff in January. The 3rd round of Star Testing and MTSS meetings will begin during the week of December 12-16.
Mrs. Kuhlmann explained that on Monday, December 5, all grade school, and high school students participated in Military Appreciation Day. The local National Guard, including alumni Cassandra Arnold, instructed our students on the proper technique for folding the flag, as well as team building activities. Students also created letters and cards for Cassandra’s battalion as they are currently deployed.
Mrs. Kuhlmann reported that 8th grade night was held on Monday, December 12 with 13 8th grade basketball players and cheerleaders being honored for their athletic achievements. Learning Alive Studios, a 3D curriculum for enhancing both reading and math activities, held presentations in grades K-2 on December 15. Students enjoyed the 3D curriculum as an enhanced method of learning beyond the general classroom practices.
In PBIS news, Mrs. Kuhlmann reported that for the month of November, the junior high students attended the Homecoming Dance for the PBIS activity. Students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade competed in scooter tag in the gym. For the month of December, junior high students will play reindeer games. Kindergarten through 5th grade will have a snowball fight in the gym. Both PBIS events will be on Wednesday, December 21.
Mrs. Kuhlmann also reported that a letter was sent home with students on December 12 updating parents on the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 yearbooks. Unfortunately, the 2020-2021 yearbooks will not be printed as there were many missing pictures with students on extended absences due to covid, as well as remote students who were not photographed. The 2021-2022 is currently being completed and will be delivered by March 1 to those who order. The 2022-2023 yearbook will then be ordered and those will be delivered in late August of 2023.
VI) Action Items
A) Consider Activity Fund Accounts.Mr. Jerrell explained that the First Southern Bank is requiring the teachers’ union to have an account through the school district, so we are adding another activity fund account, Account #54 for SCAT (Stonefort Carrier Mills Stonefort Association of Teachers).
Motion: To approve the Activity Fund Account for #54 SCAT (Stonefort Carrier Mills Association of Teachers).
Motion by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mrs. Felty.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig.
B) Consider Trash Service Contract with Perfect Solution Disposal.
Mr. Jerrell explained that our 3-year contract with Perfect Solution Disposal ended on June 30, 2022. Last year we extended their services with a 1-year contract for the 2022-2023 school year. The cost increased from $275 per month to $325 per month, which is still well below what they normally charge. Next year we will pay $420 a month, but we also added an additional trash bin. They have been great to work with, have a great price for us, and have a home base here in Carrier Mills. They will pick up trash at the Grade School three times a week and two times a week at the High School.
Motion: To approve the 1-year Trash Service Contract with Perfect Solution Disposal for 2023-2024.
Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mr. Burnham.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig.
C) Consider Mowing Proposal with Dexter’s Lawn Care.
Mr. Jerrell Mr. Parks would like to extend his mowing contract with the school district another year. We have used Dexter’s Lawn Care since the 2017-2018 school year. Mr. Parks mows at the Grade School, the Pre-K playground, and at the High School for $250 every time he mows. This year he has asked for $350. The Board did ask that the monthly mowing bills be turned in on time, so that only one month at a time is being billed.
Motion: To approve the 1-year Mowing Contract with Dexter’s Lawn Care for 2023-2024.
Motion by Mr. Figg, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig.
VII) Non Action Items
A) Current Bond Payment.
Mr. Jerrell explained that we had our fifth and final payment for the Series 2018 Bonds that we purchased four years ago due this December. Our first payment of $100,230.06, was not abated (fear of a property tax freeze) and paid in December of 2018, our second payment of $100,318.45 was paid December of 2019 and was abated, our third payment was $100,304.80 and was paid in December of 2020 and was abated, and the fourth payment of $100,253.70 was paid in December of 2021 and was abated. I have the abatement letters for Saline and Williamson Counties ready to file by the March deadline. The final payment of $100,213.20, was made on December 1, 2022. Our total bond payment was $501,321.21.
B) Kemper CPA Group, LLP Annual Audit.
Mr. Jerrell reported that the Kemper CPA Group has been working hard to get our audit completed and to the ROE by tomorrow (December 15, 2022). However, they have come across something in the bonds that has to be adjusted. Michelle, the partner-in-charge of the audit, is working on the adjustment for the accounts as we speak, and Jennifer Reed has been out sick all week. Regretfully, this means that the audit won't be delivered to the ROE tomorrow (December 15, 2022). Once they have the adjustment made, it still has to go through the review process, but it will be done prior to year-end. As you know, this year's audit was complicated due to the conversion issues, which delayed their work.
C) January Board Meeting: January 23, 2023 at 6:45 pm.
This is just a reminder, but due to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on January 16, the January School Board meeting will be held on the fourth Monday instead of the third Monday.
VIII) Closed Session
Closed Session
Motion to move to closed session at 7:25 pm for #1, 2, 9, 10, and 14 from the closed meetings act (see attached) by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig.
Move to Closed Session Minutes
Motion to return to open session at 8:10 pm by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig.
Motion to approve the closed meeting minutes as read by Mrs. Felty, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig.
IX) Action on Closed Session Items
A) Motion: To accept the resignation of Mrs. Chris Pickering as a Grade School paraprofessional.
Motion by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig.
B) Motion: To Table the Motion of Employment (No one to employ this month).
C) Motion: To approve the Non-Certified Personnel Description of Salary and Benefits.
Motion by Mr. Figg, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Craig.
D) Motion: To Table the Motion to Approve the Contractual Agreement with the Teachers’ Union (the teachers did not vote on the Board’s proposal).
X) Adjourn
Motion: To Adjourn at 8:13 p.m. by Mrs. Felty, 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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