Wabash Community Unit School District #348 Board of Education met April 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of Wabash Community Unit School District #348, Wabash County, met for Regular Session on Monday, April 17, 2023 in Cafetorium of Mt. Carmel Grade School.
President Tim Schuler called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Secretary Janice Alka called the roll. In addition to the secretary, those present were Tim Schuler, Kyle Peach, Susan Wood, and Theresa Hocking. Ryan Peter and Neil Earnest were absent.
Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, MCHS Assistant Principal Amy Duckworth, MCJSH COO Steve Holt, MCGS Principal Brianne Foster, MCGS Assistant Principal Tyler Buss, MCES Principal Jake Newkirk, Kevin Madden –WSJD, Herb Meeker –Hometown Register, Dawn Drone –WCEA, Kristi Perry –WCTA, Julie Herman –Teacher, Jamie McCorkle-Parent, Matt McCarty –MCJHS Aide, Kelly McCarty –Parent, Cheyenne Pierce –Parent, Caleb Pierce –Parent, Julie Hagerty –Teacher, Tracie Guard –Teacher, Logan Crum –Teacher, Abby Vaught –Teacher, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
President Schuler led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings
-March 20, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
-March 30, 2023 Special Board Meeting
b. Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid March 2023
-Bills Payable April 2023
c. Financial Reports
Cash Deposits $ 864,064.78
Investments $ 15,190,700.75
4 Fund $ 10,076,910.00
5 Fund $ 9,249,592.00
Breakfast/Lunch $ 265.50
d. Correspondence
-No Correspondence
e. Administrative Reports
-Mt. Carmel Junior High/High School Chief Operations Officer Steve Holt
-District Curriculum/Grant Coordinator Michael Brewer
-Mt. Carmel Elementary School Principal Jake Newkirk
-Mt. Carmel Grade School Principal Brianne Foster
-Mt. Carmel Junior Senior High Principal Andrew Shelby
-Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer
f. Press Plus 111 Updates
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Hocking and seconded by Alka. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter and Neil Earnest were absent.
Superintendent’s Comments
Dr. Bleyer said that Phase 2 for the stadium renovation was progressing nicely. He announced the Brick Marker Campaign would wrap up the end of May.
Spanish with Kindergartners – Julie Hagerty and Tracie Guard Ms. Hagerty and Ms. Guard presented a PowerPoint presentation about their new program. Some of the Spanish 4 students from the high school come once a week to teach beginning Spanish to the Kindergarten classes. Several kindergarteners showed off their Spanish speaking skills with the aid of the Spanish 4 students.
Public Comments
-No comments
Executive Session pursuant to Section 2 (C)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, and student discipline”.
At 7:13 p.m. a motion to go into closed session was made by Peach and seconded by Alka. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter and Neil Earnest were absent.
At 7:37 p.m., a motion to return to open session was made by Hocking and seconded by Alka. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter and Neil Earnest were absent.
A motion to approve the minutes as read in closed session was made by Alka and seconded by Hocking. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter and Neil Earnest were absent.
New Business
Student Discipline
Kyle Peach recommended that Student (GG) be expelled not to exceed (2) years for violating the Student Behavior Section of the District Governing Student Conduct as found in the Student Handbook of the District. Hocking motioned to accept the recommendation as read and Alka seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter and Neil Earnest were absent.
Approved by the Board of Education on May 15, 2023
Employment of Personnel
A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Peach and seconded by Alka:
ADMINISTRATIVE
Jena Berberich -MCJHS Social Worker effective August 1, 2023
NON-CERTIFIED
Laura Bisogni -MCES Prevention Initiative 0-3 Parent Educator/Home Visitor starting the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year
EXTRA CURRICULAR
Matt McCarty -MCHS Head Girls’ Basketball Coach beginning April 17, 2023 Andrew Cheesman -MCHS Head Wrestling Coach beginning April 17, 2023 Tracie Guard -MCHS Yearbook Sponsor starting April 17, 2023
SUMMER SCHOOL PERSONNEL
District
Andrew Shelby –MCHS Principal
Amy Duckworth –MCJHS Principal
Brianne Foster -MCGS Principal
Jake Newkirk –MCES Principal
Michael Brewer –Summer School Coordinator
Jody Golden -Summer School Coordinator Administrative Assistant
Bus Drivers
Sharon Thombleson, Marc Calverley, Jarrod Banks, Kim Richardson, Cherise Stoll, Kelley Strine, Jesse Kasinger, Jim Strine
Mt. Carmel High School Teachers
Guidance Counselor - Chris Taylor
Drivers Education - Luke Simmons
Music - Kim Mandrell
Woodworking - Steve DeStefano
Photoshop - Brianna Witsman
Consumer Economics - Mike Mandrell
Ag Industry - Brittany Brown
American History/Grad Point - Darren Peach
Science – Mike Glover
English – Nathan Wheatley, Laura McLemore
Math – Brandon Leach Shea Brock
Classroom Assistant - Abigail Rosignol
Administrative Assistant –Kristi Berry
Approved by the Board of Education on May 15, 2023
Mt. Carmel Junior High School Teachers
Math – Mandy Riggs
Science – Sarah Dougherty
English – Tracie Guard
Social Studies – Gary Deckard
Music – Ellen Wall
Mt. Carmel Grade School Teachers
6th Grade – Warren Fleetwood
5th Grade – Tyler Buss
5th & 6th Grade Assistant – Carol Wood
4th Grade – Kendra VanMatre
3rd Grade – Traci Singer
3rd & 4th Grade Assistant – Kelsie Hiatt
Administrative Assistant – Beth Bunting
Mt. Carmel Elementary School
2nd Grade – Mike Aubrey, Tara Bruce
1st Grade – Kelsi Brown, Kristina James, Kristenia Sloss
Pre-K – Lori Kasinger, Misty Jones, Telisa Laws
Kindergarten – Julie Hagerty, Angie Leffler
Administrative Assistant – Kimberly Lee
All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter and Neil Earnest were absent.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Hocking and seconded by Alka. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter and Neil Earnest were absent. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
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