Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Aug. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The regular meeting of the Carthage E.S.D. #317 Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board President Brent Ufkes.
Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/present; Mrs. Markley/present; Mrs. Graham/present; Mr. Ufkes/present; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/present.
Additional agenda items: Mrs. Graham requested discussion item 7B be added to provide information to the board regarding the Opioid Task Force. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 5-0.
Recognition of individuals wishing to speak on stated agenda items: None
Administrative Reports – Mrs. Hardy discussed the State Budget and payments received. She asked that the date for the September board meeting be changed to Tuesday, September 26th, which the board agreed to.
Mr. Butcher commented on how well online registration went and that the secretaries were pleased with the process and how much easier it made things for them.
Mr. Snowden noted that they had 177 students registered through the online system by August 2nd, with a few parents coming to the school for assistance with the process. He noted that the numbers for preschool are not finalized yet, as there are more children to be screened.
It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 5-0.
Building Walk-through - Discussion was held regarding the primary school building and the changes that have been made to utilize the space more efficiently.
Opioid Task Force - Mrs. Graham presented information regarding the newly formed local Opioid Task Force, which will be offering training to teachers to help educate students. Principals can expect to receive a survey from Mr. Bliss at the high school regarding the subject.
It was moved by Mr. Ufkes and seconded by Mrs. Markley to approve the administration placing the preliminary budget on display for 30 days to precede the budget hearing. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Mr. Ufkes and seconded by Mrs. Graham to declare the surplus items as listed. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mrs. Markley to enter into executive session at 7:37 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Mr. Ufkes and seconded by Mr. Gooding to exit executive session at 7:43 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mrs. Markley to approve the resignation of Christina Koltzenburg effective immediately. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Ufkes to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 5-0.
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