West Central Reporter

The Carrollton Community Unified School District No. 1 Board of Education met May 16 to receive information on the fifth-grade, eighth-grade and high school Biology I class's participation in the Illinois Science Assessment.

Here's the meeting's agenda, as provided by the district: 

Carrollton CUSD #1 Board of Education

Open Meeting Minutes

Date: May 16, 2016 Time: 7:00 P.M.

Location: Carrollton Grade School Library

Type of meeting: X Regular Special Reconvened or rescheduled Emergency

Name of person taking the minutes: Gina Settles, Board Secretary

Name of person presiding: Tammy Weber, President

Members in attendance:

1. Steve Adcock

2. Rodney Reif

3. Jeremy Reiter

4. Vicki Schnelten

5. Andy Stumpf

6. Lisa Wade

7. Tammy Weber ( arrived at 7:30pm)

Members absent:

Approval of the Agenda

Motion made by: Steve Adcock

Motion to: Approval of the Agenda Amend Agenda remove item 8.3.2 High School Social Studies

Position/Civic Club Sponsor

Motion seconded by: Vicki Schnelten

Roll Call:

“Yeas” “Nays”

(X)Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter,

Vicki Schnelten, Andy Stumpf, and Lisa Wade

Action: X Passed Failed

Communications:

Ms. Baez and Mrs. Smith shared what a great event Girls on the Run 5K was for our girls this year. The

event took place in St. Louis, this year there were over 7,000 runners that participated. It truly was a

great day for our girls and their families. Dr. Cox and the Board congratulated Chase McAdams for

being selected for the IHSA Scholastic Bowl All State Team, chosen as the Jacksonville Rotary Club

Scholar-Athlete, and receiving the IHSA All-State All Academic Award. Dr. Cox shared that the

district awards concert was held on May 10th at the grade school. The program is really growing, thanks

to Ms. Runyan and her leadership. Dr. Cox shared that we had 13 middle school students that qualified

for the IESA State Track Meet on May 13th & 14th and three of those students placed at State

competition. Dr. Cox shared that our three year Food Service Audit was conducted on April 25th

through 27th; the high school was reviewed during this audit and found to be in compliance.

Superintendent’s Report:

The Grade School Principals shared that 8th Grade Recognition Night is set for May 19th at 7:00pm in

the grade school gym. Ms. Frazier shared that High School Graduation is set for May 20th at 7:00 pm

either on the front lawn of the high school weather permitting or in the gym. Dr. Cox shared

information regarding Summer Music Camp, STEM Camp, and athletic camps. Dr. Cox shared

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information regarding the ISA (Illinois Science Assesment). Student’s in the fifth, eight and high

school Biology I participated. This was an extremely rushed process in its development and

implementation. The assessment was necessary to comply with federal guidelines. Mr. Thomas stated

this assessment was completed during the last few weeks of school without to many issues. Dr. Cox

attended the annual PSIC (Prairie State Insurance Cooperative) member meeting last week and shared

that our 2016-17 rates for District property/casualty insurance are increasing 3% and workman’s

compensation rates demonstrate a 6% increase. This is less of an increase than last years and we have

been happy with our service with PSIC. The Superintendent shared that May 23rd is a Teacher’s

Institute Day; staff will be participating in a couple professional development activities that will set the

stage for next year. Teachers leaving the district and our retiree will be honored on this day. Dr. Cox

reminded the Board of the upcoming overseas trip scheduled from June 23rd through July 5th to France,

Spain and Italy. Mr. Dugas also gave an update on the trip being planned for the summer of 2018. Dr.

Cox gave a Facilities and Maintenance Update. Abatement work on the high school floor tile will take

place May 23- May 31st, locker room floor work will begin June 6th, gates for high school traffic

control are being ordered and set to be installed, the Hawk Pride fencing project is also set to begin this

week. Bollards will be installed on the grade school playground; this is the result of needs determined

by our last Pre- K monitoring visit. Dr. Cox also shared she will be working with Gordon Rahe to set

up community fundraising efforts to assist in repairing the track.

Citizens: Opportunity for Visitors to Address the School Board Concerning Any Agenda Topic

• Rodney Reif shared that Ag Day was a great day. The kids did a wonderful job they were very

good with the younger kids. It was also great to see all of the adult volunteers. Rodney also

stated that we really do have a great group of high school kids.

Approval of Items on Consent Agenda:

Summary of discussion: Adoption of Consent Agenda, Approve Open Minutes and Closed Minutes

from April 18, 2016 Regular Meeting, Treasurer’s Report (s) for March and April 2016, District

Accounts Payable, School Activity Account (s), Payroll and Renewal of Treasurer’s Bond.

Motion to approve these consent agenda items made by: Andy Stumpf

Motion seconded by: Steve Adcock

Roll Call:

“Yeas” “Nays”

Steve Adcock, (X) Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter,

Vicki Schnelten, Andy Stumpf, and Lisa Wade

Action: X Passed Failed

Agenda item: OLD BUSINESS

Summary of discussion item: IESA Renewal

Dr. Cox stated this is an annual renewal that registers us with IESA including post-season tournaments.

The price reflects a cost for individual activities at the MS level as an annual membership fee.

Motion made by: Vicki Schnelten

Motion to: Approve The IESA Renewal

Motion seconded by: Jeremy Reiter

Roll Call:

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“Yeas”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, (X)Jeremy Reiter,

Vicki Schnelten, Andy Stumpf, Lisa Wade

Action: X Passed Failed

“Nays”

Summary of discussion item: State Budget Information and Impasse Implications

Dr. Cox stated there are a lot of questions that will need to be addressed regarding the start of the

school year if there is no State education Budget. Dr. Cox stated she is gathering as much information

as possible at this time to help with these decisions.

Summary of discussion item: Painting Quotes

Dr. Cox stated three vendors completed walkthrough visits for the paint projects and two vendors

submitted quotes.

Motion made by: Vicki Schnelten

Motion to: Approve painting quote from Bertman Painting.

Motion seconded by: Andy Stumpf

Roll Call:

“Yeas”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter,

(X)Vicki Schnelten, Andy Stumpf, Lisa Wade and

Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

“Nays”

Agenda Item: NEW BUSINESS

Summary of discussion item: Softball Presentation

Two students from Mr. Dugas class using a screencast presented information regarding alternative

softball field options that were developed as a real like problem solving activity.

Summary of discussion item: Girls Basketball Overnight Trip

Mr. Madson presented information regarding summer plans for the high school girls basketball team.

The July 13th

-16th camp in Rolla, Mo will require approval. This is the same event that the team

participated in last year.

Motion made by: Rodney Reif.

Motion to: Approve overnight trip to Rolla, Mo July 13th

– 16th for the girls basketball team.

Motion seconded by: Lisa Wade.

Roll Call:

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“Yeas”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, Vicki

Schnelten, (X)Andy Stumpf, Lisa Wade and

Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

“Nays”

Summary of discussion item: Boys Basketball Overnight Trip

Mr. Krumwiede presented information regarding summer plans for the high school boys basketball

team that will require approval. The overnight trip will be from June 2nd

- June 4

th and will be making

stops in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.

Motion made by: Andy Stumpf.

Motion to: Approve overnight trip for high school boys basketball team June 2nd

– 4

th to Kentucky,

Indiana and Ohio.

Motion seconded by: Jeremy Reiter.

Roll Call:

“Yeas”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, Vicki

Schnelten, Andy Stumpf, (X)Lisa Wade and

Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

“Nays”

Summary of discussion item: Handbooks

Dr. Cox stated that approval is needed to accept changes to the 2016-2017 high school and grade

school handbooks. Dr. Cox stated most of the changes are due to SB100 (Senate Bill 100) being signed

into law.

Motion made by: Andy Stumpf.

Motion to: Approve changes to high school handbook as presented and approval to amend the grade

school handbook.

Motion seconded by: Vicki Schnelten.

Roll Call:

“Yeas”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, Vicki

Schnelten, Andy Stumpf, Lisa Wade and

(X)Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

“Nays”

Summary of discussion item: FFA Convention June 14th

-16th in Springfield

Approval is needed for Mrs. Joehl to take FFA students overnight June 14th

– June 16th to the annual

FFA State Convention in Springfield, IL.

Motion made by: Rodney Reif.

Motion to: Approve overnight trip to Springfield, IL June 14th

– June 16th for the FFA State

Convention.

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Motion seconded by: Steve Adcock.

Roll Call:

“Yeas”

(X) Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter,

Vicki Schnelten, Andy Stumpf, Lisa Wade and

Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

“Nays”

Agenda Item: CLOSED SESSION

A motion was made by Andy Stumpf and seconded by Rodney Reif to adjourn to closed meeting to

discuss:

The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of

specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing

testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the

District to determine its validity; Collective negotiating matters between the public body and

its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one

or more classes of employees.

Roll Call:

“Yeas”

Steve Adcock, (X)Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter,

Vicki Schnelten Andy Stumpf, Lisa Wade and

Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

“Nays”

Time of Adjournment: 8:19pm

Open Session restarted at: 8:46pm

Summary of discussion item: Resignation – High School Social Studies Teacher/ Civics Club

Sponsor

Dr. Cox shared that Alex Pulido has submitted his resignation as high school Social Studies and Civics

Club Sponsor. Alex has accepted an administrative position at Brussels School District. This will need

formal approval.

Motion made by: Andy Stumpf

Motion to: Approve resignation of high school Social Studies Teacher/Civics Club Sponsor.

Motion seconded by: Vicki Schnelten

Roll Call:

“Yeas”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter,

(X)Vicki Schnelten, Andy Stumpf, Lisa Wade and

Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

“Nays”

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Summary of discussion item: Teacher’s Assistant for ESY (Extended School Year)/Bus Driver

for ESY.

Dr. Cox stated that the recommended candidate for ESY Teacher’s Assistant and ESY Bus Driver is

Gail Mountain. Gail has served as the student’s aide throughout the current school year and has also

driven the van for this program during the current school year. The program will be housed in

Greenfield and will take place June 6th

– July 8th

.

Motion made by: Steve Adcock.

Motion to: Approve Gail Mountain as Teacher’s Assistant and Bus Driver for the ESY Program.

Motion seconded by: Lisa Wade.

Roll Call:

“Yeas”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, Vicki

Schnelten, Andy Stumpf, (X) Lisa Wade and

Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

“Nays”

Summary of discussion item: Scholastic Bowl Resignation

Mr. Dugas has submitted his resignation as high school Scholastic Bowl Sponsor in order to spend

more time with his family.

Motion made by: Jeremy Reiter

Motion to: Approve resignation of Pat Dugas as Scholastic Bowl Sponsor.

Motion seconded by: Steve Adcock

Roll Call:

“Yeas”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, Vicki

Schnelten Andy Stumpf, Lisa Wade and (X)

Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

“Nays”

Summary of discussion item: Volunteer Coaches

The Following were approved as Volunteer Coaches for the 2016-2017 School Year:

High School Head Cheerleading Coach: Sheila Curtner

High School Assistant Football Coach: Rodney Flowers, Mike Price, Kurtis Weber, Jordan

Harr, Zach Duba

High School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach: Ryan Brunaugh

High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach: Matt Goetten

High School Head Golf Coach: John Kesinger

Motion made by: Rodney Reif

Motion to: Approved as Volunteer Coaches for the 2016-2017 HS Head Cheerleading Coach Sheila

Curtner, HS Assistant Football Rodney Flowers, Mike Price, Kurtis Weber, Jordan Harr, Zach Duba,

HS Assistant Girls Basketball Ryan Brunaugh, HS Assistant Boys Basketball Matt Goetten, HS Golf

John Kesinger.

Motion seconded by: Steve Adcock

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Roll Call:

“Yeas”

(X) Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter,

Vicki Schnelten, Andy Stumpf, Lisa Wade and

Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

“Nays”

Summary of discussion item: 2016-2017 Class Sponsors

Recommended class sponsors are as follows:

Class of 2017: Olena Hoffstetter and Amy Struble

Class of 2018: Jim Caldwell and Andrea Ringhausen

Class of 2019: Nick Flowers and Luke Spainhoward

Class of 2020: Angie McAdams and Sarah Schannot

Motion made by: Andy Stumpf

Motion to: Approved as Class Sponsors for 2016-2017 school year: Class of 2017 Olena Hoffstetter

and Amy Struble, Class of 2018 Jim Caldwell and Andrea Ringhausen, Class of 2019 Nick Flowers

and Luke Spainhoward and Class of 2020 Angie McAdams and Sharah Schannot

Motion seconded by: Rodney Reif

Roll Call:

“Yeas”

Steve Adcock, (X) Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter,

Vicki Schnelten, Andy Stumpf, Lisa Wade and

Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

“Nays”

Summary of discussion item: Summer 2016 Grounds and Maintenance Position

Dr. Cox stated that Luke Spainhoward is the recommended candidate for this seasonal position.

Motion made by: Rodney Reif

Motion to: Approved Luke Spainhoward for the Summer 2016 Grounds and Maintenance Position

Motion seconded by: Steve Adcock

Roll Call:

“Yeas”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, (X) Jeremy Reiter,

Vicki Schnelten, Andy Stumpf, Lisa Wade and

Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

“Nays”

Agenda Item:

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COMMUNICATIONS:

Dr. Cox stated that the location of the Two Rivers Division Governing Meeting that will be held on

June 2nd will be at the VFW. Vicki Schnelten shared information from the latest meeting at Four

Rivers. Dr. Cox shared the district office and grades school and high school offices will be closing at

noon on Fridays beginning on May 27th through July 29th. Dr. Cox shared that the #1 Booster Club is

working with the District on the establishment of a Hall of Fame program for the District. One of the

first steps is putting together a selection committee; they would like to have one Board member serve

on this committee.

Citizens: Opportunity for Visitors to Address the School Board Concerning Any Topic:

• Rodney Reif shared that Senior Tea was very nice and thanked all of the ladies that helped put it on.

• Jeremy Reiter stated he feels the fundraising students are doing should be more for our own benefit

rather than for others. Also, there have been a lot of fundraisers this year and all the same time, we may

need to look into it to be sure we are following the correct procedures.

Approval of Motion to Adjourn

Motion to adjourn made by: Andy Stumpf

Motion seconded by: Jeremy Reiter

All present signified by saying, “Aye.”

Action: X Passed Failed

Time of adjournment: 9:06 pm

Post-Meeting Action

Date minutes approved: 6/20/16

Date minutes were available for public inspection: 6/20/16

Date minutes were posted on District website: 6/20/16