West Central Reporter

Carthage Elementary School District #317 Board met April 21.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

The regular meeting of the Carthage E.S.D. #317 Board of Education was called to order  at 7:03 p.m. by Board President Luke Burling.  

Roll call: Amy Graham/present; Luke Burling/present; Robert Menn/present; Dillon  Darbyshire/present; Drew Dickerson/present; Jason Gunning/present. 

There were no additional agenda items. 

Recognition of individuals wishing to speak: Teena Lemaire voiced concerns regarding her child and was invited to return for executive session for further discussion.  

Administrative Reports: 

Mr. Day reviewed his report. 

Mrs. Jacoby had nothing further to add to her report. 

Mr. Scott reviewed his report. 

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the consent agenda  as presented. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr.  Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0. 

Discussion:  

Staff Luncheon: Will be held May 23rd with recognition of retiring employees, Rose  Fisher, Lori Peuster and Susan Climer. 

Filling a Board Vacancy: Interviews will take place during executive session. 

Science, Health, Reading and SEL Curriculum were discussed. There will be digital  components to the curriculum that will tie in with the chromebooks, as well as paper  versions of everything. Quotes were presented and this will be an action item next  month. 

Building Surplus: There is a lot of old technology as well as the portable classroom at  the middle school that we’ll need to surplus. Mr. Day will have a complete list next  month for approval.

Refinishing of Middle School Gym Floor: Quotes have been received from Stalker  Sports Floors. Mr. Day will move forward with looking into options and this will be an  action item next month. 

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Menn to approve the 2022-2023  school calendar as presented. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6- 0. 

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to enter into executive  session at 7:55 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel, student discipline and the  selection of a person to fill a public office. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes;  Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion  carried 6-0. 

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Darbyshire to exit executive  session at 11:51 p.m. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr.  Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0. 

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Gunning to adopt the Resolution  Reference the Dismissal of Professional Educator Licensed (“PEL”) Employee, Katy  Krieg, at the end of the 2021-2022 school year as presented, and that the Superintendent  be authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered the Notice to the employee  as specified in the Resolution. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6- 0. 

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Menn to Education adopt the  Resolution Reference the Dismissal of Professional Educator Licensed (“PEL”)  Employee, Allison Baumann, at the end of the 2021-2022 school year as presented, and  that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered the  Notice to the employee as specified in the Resolution. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes.  Motion carried 6-0. 

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Gunning to adopt the Resolution  Reference the Dismissal of Professional Educator Licensed (“PEL”) Employee, Megan  Brink, at the end of the 2021-2022 school year as presented, and that the Superintendent  be authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered the Notice to the employee  as specified in the Resolution. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6- 0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Burling to adopt the Resolution  Reference the Dismissal of Professional Educator Licensed (“PEL”) Employee, Rayna  Bagwell, at the end of the 2021-2022 school year as presented, and that the  Superintendent be authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered the Notice  to the employee as specified in the Resolution. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes.  Motion carried 6-0. 

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Menn to approve the resignation of Kobie McCallister as teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr.  Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0. 

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to approve the resignation  of Susan Climer as bus driver, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year with  many thanks for her years of service. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6- 0. 

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Burling to employ Matthew Helms  as Maintenance Director at the rate of $24.00 per hour. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes.  Motion carried 6-0. 

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Gunning to employ Jill McClellan as Elementary Teacher, at the certified contract rate beginning with the 2022-2023 school  year. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes;  Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0. 

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Graham to employ Caroline Hartweg as Elementary Teacher, at the certified contract rate beginning with the 2022-2023 school  year. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes;  Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0. 

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the new School  Social Worker contract as presented with Kaley Kite for the 2022-2023 school year, with  a base salary of forty-eight thousand dollars ($48,000). Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes.  Motion carried 6-0. 

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Gunning to approve the summer  employment of Christy Tripp and Brandy Williams, at the summer custodian contract  rate of $14.56 per hour. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes;  Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to approve the new contract  for Superintendent Dustin Day, for the 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, with a base salary of one-hundred and ten thousand dollars ($110,000.00)  for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr.  Gunning/abstain. Motion carried 5-0. 

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to approve the new contract for Middle School Principal/Athletic Director David Scott, for the 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, with a base salary of seventy-five  thousand dollars ($75,000) for the 2022-23 school year. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr.  Gunning/abstain. Motion carried 5-0. 

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Menn to approve the new contract  for Primary School Principal/Special Education Coordinator, Ryanne Jacoby for the  2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, with a total  compensation package of eighty thousand, three-hundred and forty dollars ($80,340.00) for the 2022-23 school year. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/abstain. Motion carried  5-0. 

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Menn to approve the appointment of Jacob Murphy as Board Member, to fill the vacancy created by Brent Ufkes’ resignation,  with the term ending April 4, 2023. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6- 0. 

Board President Luke Burling administered the Oath of Office to Jacob Murphy. 

Mr. Menn nominated Andrew (Drew) Dickerson for Vice-President. Board President  Luke Burling appointed Mr. Dickerson as Vice-President, with a show of 7 hands in  favor. 

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mrs. Graham to adjourn the meeting at  12:10 a.m. Roll Call: Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

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