Carrollton Community Unified School District 1 Board of Education met January 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Members in attendance:
1. Steve Adcock
2. Rodney Reif
3. Jeremy Reiter
4. Vicki Schnelten
5. Deanna Stendeback
6. Lisa Wade (arrived7:15pm)
7. Tammy Weber
Members absent:
Approval of the Agenda
Motion made by: Rodney Reif
Motion to: Approval of the Agenda.
Motion seconded by: Steve Adcock
Roll Call:
“Yeas” “Nays”
(X) Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback and Tammy Weber
Action: X Passed Failed
Communications:
Dr. Cox stated we received notice from the Secretary of State of our annual Library Grant Award which totals $750 based upon our FY17 student count of those receiving library services from eligible attendance centers.
Superintendent’s Report:
Mr. Thomas gave a technology update stating that the grade school and high school now have their own Twitter accounts. Mr. Thomas shared that the window for PARCC testing is coming up the first part of March. This year’s testing will be done on Chromebooks in the classroom and should shorten testing time down from six weeks to three weeks. Dr. Cox stated the Illinois 5Essential Survey is still open; the deadline is January 30th. We are still in need of parent feedback in order to meet the 20% threshold to receive results from our families. FY16 results from the Illinois Science Assessment were received and shared with buildings and with families of students who are still currently enrolled. Dr. Cox stated the Three Circles Grant was submitted on January 17th and has been approved. Preschool for All and Preschool for All Expansion grant applications were submitted on January 11th to ISBE and the Prevention Initiative RFP is due February 8th. Dr. Cox stated that another FOIA request was received from Smart Procure regarding purchasing records of the District.
Citizens: Opportunity for Visitors to Address the School Board Concerning Any Agenda Topic None
Approval of Items on Consent Agenda:
Summary of discussion: Adoption of Consent Agenda, Approve Open Minutes for December 18, 2017 Public Hearing, Truth in Taxation Hearing, Regular Meeting and January 16, 2018 Special Meeting, Closed Minutes for December 18, 2017 Regular Meeting and January 16, 2018 Special Meeting, Treasurer’s Report (s), District Accounts Payable, School Activity Account(s) Report(s), Payroll
Motion to approve these consent agenda items made by: Vicki Schnelten
Motion seconded by: Jeremy Reiter
Roll Call:
“Yeas” “Nays”
Steve Adcock, (X) Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, and Tammy Weber
Action: X Passed Failed
Agenda Item: Old Business
Summary of discussion item: Policy Updates – Second Reading
Dr. Cox reviewed and discussed the updates; removing policy 5:330 for further discussion and approval at the February meeting. This will need approval for final adoption.
Motion made by: Rodney Reif Motion to: Approve Policy Updates – Second Reading, removing Policy 5:330 for approval at a later date.
Motion seconded by: Jeremy Reiter.
Roll Call:
“Yeas” “Nays”
Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, (X)Jeremy Reiter, Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, and Tammy Weber
Action: X Passed Failed
Agenda Item: New Business
Summary of discussion item: Review Closed Session Minutes – January 2017- June 2017 This semi–annual event is required to determine if you would like to open closed session minutes from the past six months.
Motion made by: Rodney Reif
Motion to: Approve Closed Session Minutes January 2017 – July 2017 to remain closed.
Motion seconded by: Steve Adcock
Roll Call:
“Yeas”
Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, (X)Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, and Tammy Weber
Action: X Passed Failed
Summary of discussion item: Request to seek bids for CGS Cooling Tower Improvements
Dr. Cox stated this item is on our ten-year HLS report and will require bid requirements; our architect and engineer have inspected our current tower and are putting together bid specs at this time. We’d like to start this process in order to expedite this work early in the summer.
Motion made by: Steve Adcock Motion to: Approval to seek bids for CGS Cooling Tower Improvements. Motion seconded by: Rodney Reif
Roll Call:
“Yeas”
Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, Vicki Schnelten, (X)Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, and Tammy Weber
Action: X Passed Failed
Summary of discussion item: Tuition Waiver Request
Jenna Heck is requesting a tuition waiver to have her daughter, Emma, attend preschool here for the fall of 2018-2019 pending screening results.
Motion made by: Jeremy Reiter
Motion to: Approve tuition waiver for Jenna Heck’s daughter Emma to attend preschool here in the fall of 2018-2019. Motion seconded by: Rodney Reif
Roll Call:
“Yeas”
Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, (X)Lisa Wade, and Tammy Weber
Action: X Passed Failed
Summary of discussion item: Seniority List Resolution
Dr. Cox stated the Certified Seniority List Resolution will need formal approval as information needs to be posted by February 1st.
Motion made by: Rodney Reif
Motion to: Approve Seniority List Resolution for the Certified Staff.
Motion seconded by: Steve Adcock
Roll Call:
“Yeas”
Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, and (X)Tammy Weber
Action: X Passed Failed
Summary of discussion item: Seniority List Resolution Dr. Cox stated the Non-Certified Seniority List Resolution will need formal approval as information needs to be posted by February 1st.
Motion made by: Steve Adcock
Motion to: Approve Seniority List Resolution for the Non-Certified Staff.
Motion seconded by: Deanna Stendeback
Roll Call:
“Yeas”
Steve Adcock, (X)Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, and Tammy Weber
Action: X Passed Failed
Agenda Item: Closed Session
A motion was made by Steve Adcock and seconded by Jeremy Reiter to adjourn to close 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.
Roll Call:
“Yeas” “Nays”
(X)Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, and Tammy Weber
Action: X Passed Failed
Time of Adjournment: 7:26pm
Open Session restarted at: 8:38pm
Summary of discussion item: Retirement of MS Special Ed Teacher
Dr. Cox stated Annette Schroeder has submitted a letter of intent to retire at the conclusion of the 2017- 2018 school year.
Motion made by: Vicki Schnelten
Motion to: Approve retirement of Middle School Special Ed Teacher Annette Schroeder.
Motion seconded by: Rodney Reif
Roll Call:
“Yeas” “Nays”
(X)Steve Adcock, Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, and Tammy Weber
Action: X Passed Failed
Summary of discussion item: Volunteer Coach (es)
The following are recommended volunteer coaches.
Josh Nattier – Asst. Trap Shooting Coach
Steve Bland – Asst. Trap Shooting Coach
David L. Smith – Asst. Trap Shooting Coach
Motion made by: Jeremy Reiter
Motion to: Approve the following Volunteer coaches Josh Nattier – Asst. Trap Shooting Coach, Steve Bland – Asst. Trap Shooting Coach and David L. Smith – Asst. Trap Shooting Coach Motion seconded by: Vicki Schnelten
Roll Call:
“Yeas” “Nays”
Steve Adcock, (X)Rodney Reif, Jeremy Reiter, Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, and Tammy Weber
Action: X Passed Failed
Agenda Item:
Communications: Dr. Cox stated that Economic Interest Statements were distributed; these will need completed and returned to the Secretary. This is an annual requirement that will be submitted to the County Clerk. The Superintendent is still working to finalize a date and time for Consultative Meetings with the teachers and non-certified staff unions.
Citizens: Opportunity for Visitors to Address the School Board Concerning Any Topic: None
Approval of Motion to Adjourn
Motion to adjourn made by: Vicki Schnelten
Motion seconded by: Steve Adcock
All present signified by saying, “Aye.”
Action: X Passed Failed
Time of adjournment: 8:40 pm
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