West Central Reporter

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board met March 21.

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 Vice-President Ryan Blue.

Roll call: Andrea Jones/present; Brandon Gooding/present; Trish Markley/present; Amy Graham/present; Brent Ufkes/absent; Ryan Blue/present; Robert Menn/present.

Additional agenda items: Mrs. Graham asked that Summer Meals Program be added as discussion item 7C.

Recognition of individuals wishing to speak on stated agenda items: None

Administrative Reports – Mrs. Hardy reviewed her report and touched on the seminar she and Lyle Klein attended recently. Upgrades/repairs to buildings were discussed and Mr. Gooding inquired about details of the lease agreement with Illini West, which will be placed on the April agenda for discussion/review.

Mr. Butcher was absent due to illness.

Mr. Snowden reviewed his report and noted that “Ag in the Classroom” representatives were at the primary school today and read a book to Mrs. Nason’s second grade class. KHQA news was also present.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mrs. Graham approve the consent agenda as presented, with the recommendation on the activity fund to be removed, as the report was unavailable at the time of the meeting due to Mr. Butcher’s illness. Roll call: Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

Annual Health/Life Safety Report from ROE #26 – discussion was held and questions were answered.

Staff Luncheon - Board members were reminded of the staff luncheon which will take place on May 29th.

Summer Food Program - Mrs. Graham updated the board on plans to host the summer food program again through the kitchen/cafeteria at Illini West High School. It will run June 4th through August 6th.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Gooding to approve the 2018-2019 school calendar a presented. Roll call: Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Blue to approve the administration placing the amended budget on display for 30 days to precede the budget hearing, which will be May 16th. Roll call: Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mrs. Markley to enter into executive session at 7:52 for the purpose of discussing personnel and collective negotiating. Roll call: Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Graham to exit executive session at 8:01 p.m. Roll call: Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Blue to approve the resignation of Roger Duffy as custodian, effective March 26, 2018. Roll call: Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mrs. Markley to employ Jennifer Brevick as part-time custodian according to the pay scale stated in the contract between Carthage Elementary School District #317 and the Service Employee’s International Union Local Number 73. Roll call: Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Jones to adopt the resolution to reduce in force full-time certified staff member Rose Fisher at the end or the 2017-2018 school year. Roll call: Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Menn to adopt the resolution to reduce in force full-time non-certified staff member Judy McGaughey at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. Roll call: Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Graham to adopt the resolution to reduce in force full-time non-certified staff member Tyler Walker at the end of the 2017- 2018 school year. Roll call: Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Markley to adopt the resolution to reduce in force full-time non-certified staff member Jodi Burling at the end of the 2017- 2018 school year. Roll call: Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Gooding to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Roll call: Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

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