Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education met Feb. 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Minutes taken by Mr. Clay Nolen
I) Call to Order by: Mrs. Rhonda Felty at 6:45 p.m.
II) Roll Call by: Mr. Clay Nolen
Present: Charles Burnham, Issac Craig, Rhonda Felty, Clay Nolen, Kassi Reeves.
Absent: Scott Figg and Ryan Lewis.
III) Recognition of Visitors: Mr. Mike Eisenhauer, Mrs. Beth Horn, Mr. David Klope, and Ms. Melissa Williams.
IV) Approve Consent Agenda: Motion by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mr. Craig.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Figg and Mr. Lewis.
V) Reports
A) High School Principal Report – Mr. Jerrell
Mr. Jerrell reported that almost all of the interior and exterior locks have been changed at the High School. We had to order a few more keys, which we are still waiting on. We added two new picnic tables to the front of the school (thank you to Mr. DeNeal and his Ag Classes). The Regional Office of Education Health, Life, Safety Inspection is set for March 7.
Mr. Jerrell explained that he had a ZOOM meeting with Southeastern Illinois College in regards to the Illinois Tutoring Initiative on February 22. This is a part-time grant funded position providing tutoring services for students in PreK-12 schools. Tutors will be matched with students by proximity, content area and age-level. Tutoring may occur face-to-face or online. Tutors will work consistently with the same student(s) for the period of one semester for 3 hour-long sessions per week. Regular attendance is a requirement and expectation for this position.
Mr. Jerrell reported that Mr. Eisenhauer took a group of students to compete in the ACES Academic Challenge at SIC on February 9. The students that competed were: Kaylee Horn, Morgan Murphy, Zoe Threlkeld, Nakaya Miller, Devyn Valdez, Kaylee Klope, Layna Odum, Lizzie Bristow, Brianna Cullers, Maty Kerley, Carson VanDyke, Nate Shafer, Braydon Kirk, and Braydon Harmon. In the past, this was called the WYSE Competition. We had 12 of our 16 Seniors participate in Senior Night on February 10.
In PBIS news, the winner of Homeroom Challenge #6: The Basketball Competition was Mathew’s Mighty Marvels, the Senior Class. This event took place on Friday, January 27. Each class earned points for four competitions throughout the event: #1- Sportsmanship, #2- Speed Dribble Competition, #3- Speed Passing Competition, and #4- Hot Shot Competition. The class with the most points after all four events was the winner.
PBIS Event #7: The Football Competition, will take place on Friday, March 3.
Also, Mr. Jerrell reported that Mr. Zack Street visited us on Friday, February 10 to sponsor the Wildcat Free Throw Contest. Mr. Street had me select 18 High School students to participate in the event. Each of the 18 students received $100 ($1,800) and the winner received an additional $500 (total of $2,300). Mr. Jerrell applied for a Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant last week. Communities that have been affected by coal mine closings over the past several years were asked to apply for this grant. It could bring an additional $50,000 to the district if we qualify for the grant. It was submitted on January 20, 2023.
B) Grade School Principals Report - Mrs. Kuhlmann
Mrs. Kuhlmann reported that the building leadership team met on February 8. The team finalized plans for the Spring Open House scheduled for March 9. On March 2, students will receive popcorn and a soda as an incentive to increase their individual star scores and on March 3, students will be rewarded for perfect attendance in the month of February at the Never Been Absent (NBA) table at lunch. The team also discussed IAR testing scheduled for March 20-24 as well as end of year field trips.
Mrs. Kuhlmann also reported that for the month of January, the junior high students participated in a dodgeball tournament. Students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade played 4X4 soccer. For the month of February, junior high students participated in a paddleball tournament. Kindergarten through 5th grade will have a dance party in the gym. PBIS Events were held on Thursday, February 23.
Also, Mrs. Kuhlmann explained that on Wednesday, February 8, students were rewarded for perfect attendance during the month of January. Students who had perfect attendance sat at a special table in the lunch room and received an iced sugar cookie and a bottle of water. This was the first Never Been Absent (NBA) Table for the year. These will continue throughout the rest of the year to reward students monthly for perfect attendance. Young Author’s Books were turned in on Friday, February 24 and will be judged on Monday, February 27. The judges for this year’s contest are Mrs. Christy Lewis (K-2 grade books), Mrs. Phyllis Bradley (3-5 grade books), and Mrs. Rhonda Felty (6-8 grade books). The young author winners will be announced at a reception on March 8 during Read Across America Week. Teachers are working to create a showcase project for the March 9 Open House to be held at the grade school. Elementary students and their families will be welcomed into the building to see their children’s projects, as well as get their copy of Nim’s Island, the novel all families will read together during the One School One Book Event. Families will also be treated to a free meal, as well as a fruit buffet. Students will participate in a book walk in the gym and will get to shop the spring book fair.
VI) Action Items
A) Consider Revised School Calendar for 2022-2023.
Mr. Jerrell explained that now that we have used 5 snow days, we need to vote on the revised school calendar for the remainder of the year. Our final day will be Friday, May 26, 2023.
Motion: To approve the Revised Calendar for the 2022-2023 School Year.
Motion by Mr. Burnham, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Figg and Mr. Lewis.
B) Consider Activity Fund Account for 5th/6th Grade Basketball.
Mr. Jerrell reported that the 5th and 6th Grade Basketball team has started playing games and we need to add an additional Activity Fund Account for them to sell concessions. This account is managed by Mrs. Michelle Murphy and will be Account #55.
Motion: To approve the Activity Fund Account #55 for the CMGS 5/6 Grade Basketball.
Motion by Mr. Craig, 2nd by Mr. Nolen.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Figg and Mr. Lewis.
C) Accept FY22 Annual Financial Report.
Mr. Jerrell explained that the Kemper CPA Group, LLP completed their annual audit on January 31. They delivered their final report on Friday, February 3.
Motion: To accept the FY22 Annual Financial Report.
Motion by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mr. Burnham.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Figg and Mr. Lewis.
D) Accept Engagement Letter with Kemper CPA Group, LLP.
Mr. Jerrell reported that the Kemper CPA Group, LLP has done our annual audit for at least the past ten years. This is the first time we have had a Single Audit, but since we received more than $750,000 in Federal Funding, due to ESSER funds, we had to do it. Mr. Jerrell suggested that we sign a 3-year contract with Kemper for 2023-2026
Motion: To accept the Engagement Letter of Kemper CPA Group, LLP.
Motion by Mr. Burnham, 2nd by Mr. Craig.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Figg and Mr. Lewis.
VII) Non Action Items
A) Possible Positions Available for 2023-2024.
Mr. Jerrell went through the upcoming retirements for the next several years and the positions that will need to be filled. This year, we have no one retiring, however, we would like to add a 5th Grade, 6th Grade, and High School Math Teacher position for next year.
B) March Board Meeting: March 20, 2023 at 6:45 pm.
Mr. Jerrell reminded the Board that the next meeting will be held on the third Monday in March, which is March 20.
VIII) Closed Session
Closed Session
Motion to move to closed session at 7:06 pm for #1, 2, 9, 10, and 14 from the closed meetings act (see attached) by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mr. Craig.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Figg and Mr. Lewis.
Move to Closed Session Minutes
Motion to return to open session at 7:29 pm by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mr. Craig.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Figg and Mr. Lewis.
Motion to approve the closed meeting minutes as read by Mr. Burnham, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Figg and Mr. Lewis.
IX) Action on Closed Session Items
A) Motion: To accept the resignation of Mrs. Emma Pappenfuss as the High School Cheerleading Sponsor and the High School Pep Club Sponsor.
Motion by Mr. Nolen, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Figg and Mr. Lewis.
B) Motion: To Table the Motion of Employment (No Positions to Hire).
C) Motion: To Approve the Retirement Letter for Mrs. Karen Cowger at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
Motion by Mr. Craig, 2nd by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call By: Mr. Nolen.
Aye: Mr. Burnham, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Felty, Mr. Nolen, Mrs. Reeves.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mr. Figg and Mr. Lewis.
X) Adjourn
Motion: To Adjourn at 7:31 p.m. by Mrs. Reeves, 2nd by Mr. Nolen.
Voice Vote: All approved Motion Passed
https://www.cmsfcats.org/documents/board-documents/board-minutes/minutes-2022-2023/364804
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