Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education met July 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I) Call to Order by: Mr. Scott Figg at 6:51 p.m.
II) Roll Call by: Mr. Bryce K. Jerrell
Present: Issac Craig, Derek Field, Scott Figg, Ryan Lewis, and Katie Whiting.
Absent: Rhonda Felty and Clay Nolen.
III) Recognition of Visitors: None.
IV) Approve Consent Agenda:
One bill was added to SAVVAS for High School Math books for a total of $1,747.08.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mr. Craig.
Roll Call By: Mr. Jerrell
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mr. Field, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Whiting.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mrs. Felty and Mr. Nolen.
V) Reports
A) High School Principal Report – Mr. Bryce K. Jerrell
Mr. Jerrell reported that the new driveway/porch project has been completed. The new lockers have been installed. The classrooms and hallways have been cleaned and the floors are all waxed. Mr. Kenny
Myers will reseal the gym floor the week of July 24 or July 31. The custodians have several air conditioning units to replace and some painting left to do at the high school. Mr. Steve Venable, from Straight Line, will reseal the Grade School parking lot and repaint the parking spaces next week.
Mr. Jerrell also reported that our CSI Team (school improvement team) for the upcoming school year will be: Mrs. Teneka Betz, Mrs. Lori Burgess, Mr. Sam DeCaro, Ms. Mollie Emery, Mr. Brad Ewing, Mrs. Melanie Hustedde, Mrs. Beth Horn, Mr. Bryce K. Jerrell, Mr. David Klope, Mrs. Melissa Kuhlmann, Mrs. Emma Pappenfuss, Mrs. Jamie Phillips, Mrs. Ally Ryan, and Mr. Ben Vinyard.
Mr. Jerrell explained that student registration will be held at the Grade School this year the week of July 24. Also, the state released two additional payments on June 29, 2023. We received our fourth and final payments for the Transportation Regular and Vocational Grant ($19,576.41; total of $78,256.64) and Transportation Special Education Grant ($10,264.02; total of $42,640.35).
B) Grade School Principals Report - Mrs. Melissa Kuhlmann
Mrs. Kuhlmann reported that the janitors have completed the 3-4 wing of the grade school for summer cleaning and are finishing up the junior high hallway as well. The gym floor has been repaired with expansion areas cut around the bleacher mounts. The type of construction on the floor is causing it to sag in areas under the bleachers, which is not a problem that can be completely corrected. New hand dryers have been installed in the K-2 hallway bathroom. Also, the back-to-school bash is on August 7 on the front playground at the grade school. The bash will include free haircuts, school and sports physicals, school supplies, food, and giveaways.
VI) Action Items
A) Consider Handbook Changes for 2023-2024.
Mr. Jerrell reported that the High School Handbook has now been updated to match PRESS policy changes. However, the Illinois Principals’ Association is waiting for the governor to sign several laws before releasing their full list of handbook recommendations for the 2023-2024 school year. The district may have to revisit a few policy changes at the August meeting.
Mrs. Kuhlmann reported that the updated grade school handbook is complete. The only major change in the handbook is the policy for students who are tardy. The previous policy was not clear for students in grades K-5. The new policy is as follows: K-2nd grade tardies-1st-3rd tardies are warnings, the 4th tardy will result in an unexcused absence and a detention. 3rd-8th grade tardies-1st and 2nd tardies are warnings, the 3rd tardy will result in a detention, the 4th tardy will result in an unexcused absence and a detention, and the 5th tardy will result in an in-school suspension.
Motion: To approve the Handbook Changes for 2023-2024.
Motion by Mrs. Whiting, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Jerrell
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mr. Field, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Whiting.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mrs. Felty and Mr. Nolen.
B) Consider October, January February, and June Board Meeting Dates.
Mr. Jerrell explained that our Board meetings are scheduled for the third Monday of each month. The third Monday in October is 16, but this is the day after Fall Break, so he would like to move it to the fourth Monday. The third Monday in January is January 15th, but it is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and school will not be in session. The February 19th date is Presidents’ Day and school will not be in session. For the June 17th date, we always move the June Board meeting to the last Monday in order to accommodate all of our revenue and expenditures for the amended budget.
Motion: To approve the October 23, 2023, January 22, 2024, February 26, 2024, and June 24, 2024 School Board Meeting Dates.
Motion by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Jerrell
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mr. Field, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Whiting.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mrs. Felty and Mr. Nolen.
C) Semi Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes.
Mr. Jerrell has reviewed the Closed Session Minutes from the following Board Meetings: January 23, 2023, February 27, 2023, March 20, 2023, April 17, 2023, May 15, 2023, and June 26, 2023. He recommended we leave all of these minutes closed because during these meetings we discussed students with IEP’s, student discipline issues, and truant students.
Motion: To keep the Closed Session Minutes for January 23, February 27, March 20, April 17, May 15, and June 26, 2023 closed.
Motion by Mr. Craig, 2nd by Mr. Field.
Roll Call By: Mr. Jerrell
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mr. Field, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Whiting.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mrs. Felty and Mr. Nolen.
VII) Non Action Items
A) First Day of School is Monday, August 7, 2023.
Mr. Jerrell reported that the first Teacher In-Service day is scheduled for Monday, August 7, Grade School Meet Your Teacher Night is 4:00 pm-5:30 pm on August 7, the Back-2-School Bash is 6:00 pm-8:00 pm on August 7, a second Teacher In-Service Day is August 8, High School Meet Your Teacher Night is from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm on August 8, and the students will report to school on Wednesday, August 9 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
B) Next Board Meeting is Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:45 pm.
Mr. Jerrell reminded the Board that the next meeting will be held on the third Monday in August. However, due to a potential art teacher candidate, a Special Call Board meeting could be held on Monday, July 31 or Monday, August 7, 2023.
VIII) Closed Session
Closed Session
Motion to move to closed session at 7:15 pm for #1, 2, 9, 10, 11, and 14 from the closed meetings act (see attached) by Mr. Craig, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Jerrell
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mr. Field, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Whiting.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mrs. Felty and Mr. Nolen.
Move to Closed Session Minutes
Motion to return to open session at 7:58 pm by Mr. Craig, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Jerrell
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mr. Field, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Whiting.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mrs. Felty and Mr. Nolen.
Motion to approve the closed meeting minutes as read by Mr. Lewis, 2nd by Mr. Craig.
Roll Call By: Mr. Jerrell
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mr. Field, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Whiting.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mrs. Felty and Mr. Nolen.
IX) Action on Closed Session Items
A) Motion: The motion to accept resignations was tabled due to no resignations.
B) Motion: The motion to employ was tabled due to no employments.
C.1) Motion: To approve Mr. Marc Hutchison as a Jr. High School Softball volunteer coach for the 2023-2024 school year.
Motion by Mr. Field, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Jerrell
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mr. Field, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Whiting.
Nay: None.
Present: Mr. Figg.
Absent: Mrs. Felty and Mr. Nolen.
C.2) Motion: To approve Mr. Jerry Choat as a Jr. High School Baseball volunteer coach for the 2023-2024 school year.
Motion by Mr. Field, 2nd by Mr. Figg.
Roll Call By: Mr. Jerrell
Aye: Mr. Field and Mr. Figg.
Nay: Mr. Craig and Mr. Lewis.
Abstain: Mrs. Whiting.
Absent: Mrs. Felty and Mr. Nolen.
C.3) Motion: To approve Mr. David Betz as a Jr. High School Baseball volunteer coach for the 2023-2024 school year.
Motion by Mr. Field, 2nd by Mr. Craig.
Roll Call By: Mr. Jerrell
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mr. Field, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Whiting.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mrs. Felty and Mr. Nolen.
C.4) Motion: To approve Mrs. Abbey Reeves as a High School Cross Country volunteer coach for the 2023-2024 school year.
Motion by Mr. Craig, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Jerrell
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mr. Field, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Whiting.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mrs. Felty and Mr. Nolen.
C.5) Motion: To approve Mr. Austin Ferrell and Mrs. Shayla Ferrell as High School Volleyball volunteer coaches for the 2023-2024 school year.
Motion by Mrs. Whiting, 2nd by Mr. Field.
Roll Call By: Mr. Jerrell
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mr. Field, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Whiting.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mrs. Felty and Mr. Nolen.
D) Motion: To approve the Non-Certified Personnel Description of Salary and Benefits.
Motion by Mrs. Whiting, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Roll Call By: Mr. Jerrell
Aye: Mr. Craig, Mr. Field, Mr. Figg, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Whiting.
Nay: None.
Absent: Mrs. Felty and Mr. Nolen.
X) Adjourn
Motion: To Adjourn at 8:04 p.m. by Mr. Craig, 2nd by Mr. Lewis.
Voice Vote: All approved Motion Passed
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