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Carrollton Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met March 26

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Carrollton Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met March 26.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Members in attendance:

1. Steve Adcock

2. Rodney Flowers

3. Rodney Reif

4. Vicki Schnelten

5. Deanna Stendeback

6. Lisa Wade

7. Tammy Weber

Members absent:

Approval of the Agenda

Motion made by: Steve Adcock

Motion to: Approval of the Agenda

Motion seconded by: Tammy Weber

Roll Call:

                           “Yeas”                                                   “Nays”

(X) Steve Adcock, Rodney Flowers, Rodney Reif, 

Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, 

and Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

Communications:

Superintendent Halwachs congratulated the three 1st place winners of the ROE Spelling Bee and also the 7th grade Volleyball Team and coaches for their Regional and Sectional Championships. The Superintendent shared that we were notified on March 9th that we have been approved for the Maintenance Matching Grant.

Superintendent’s Report:

Superintendent Halwachs stated that we received and have completed a FOIA request from SmartProcure requesting purchasing records.

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

 Patti Nord – Greenfield, IL (email read by Andrew Thomas, Technology Director) – Patti expressed her concern regarding a new Board Policy 2:101.

Approval of Items on Consent Agenda:

Summary of discussion: Adoption of Consent Agenda, Approve Open and Closed Session Minutes for February 24, 2020 Regular Meeting and Open Session Minutes for March 3, 2020 Special Meeting, Treasurer’s Report(s), District Accounts Payable, School Activity Account(s), and Payroll.

Motion to approve these consent agenda items made by: Vicki Schnelten Motion seconded by: Steve Adcock

Roll Call:

                           “Yeas”                                                   “Nays”

Steve Adcock, (X) Rodney Flowers, Rodney Reif, 

Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, 

and Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

Agenda Item: OLD BUSINESS

Summary of discussion item: New Board Policy 2:101 (Appointment of Board Members as Extracurricular Volunteers) – Second Reading

Approval is needed to accept the new board policy 2:101 Appointment of Board Members as Extracurricular Volunteers.

Motion made by: Steve Adcock

Motion to: Approve New Board Policy 2:101 Appointment of Board Members as Extracurricular V olunteers.

Motion seconded by: Vicki Schnelten Roll Call:

                           “Yeas”                                                   “Nays”

Steve Adcock, (X) Rodney Reif, Vicki Schnelten, 

Deanna Stendeback, and Lisa Wade

                                                                          Rodney Flowers, Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

Agenda Item: NEW BUSINESS

Summary of discussion item: Bill Pay

Board approval is needed that will allow the Superintendent authorization to have bills paid prior to each months BOE meeting due to the pandemic situation.

Motion made by: Steve Adcock Motion to: Approve Bill Pay.

Motion seconded by: Vicki Schnelten 

Roll Call:

                           “Yeas”                                                   “Nays”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Flowers, Rodney Reif, (X) 

Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, 

and Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

Summary of discussion item: Energy Contract

Superintendent Halwachs is recommending a 3 year contract with QFB Energy.

Motion made by: Lisa Wade

Motion to: Approve 3 year Energy Contract with QFB Energy.

Motion seconded by: Steve Adcock 

Roll Call:

                           “Yeas”                                                   “Nays”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Flowers, Rodney Reif, 

Vicki Schnelten, (X) Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, 

and Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

Summary of discussion item: Bus Lease

Superintendent Halwachs is recommending a 3 year Bus Lease with Midwest Transit Equipment for 5 new 72 Passenger School Busses and 1 new 54 + 1 Passenger School Bus.

Motion made by: Steve Adcock

Motion to: Approve 3 year Bus Lease with Midwest Transit Equipment for 5 new 72 Passenger Busses and 1 new 54+1 Passenger Bus.

Motion seconded by: Tammy Weber 

Roll Call:

                           “Yeas”                                                   “Nays”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Flowers, Rodney Reif, Vicki 

Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, (X) Lisa Wade, and 

Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

Summary of discussion item: Bus Purchase

Superintendent Halwachs is recommending the purchase of 1 new 28 Passenger School Bus from Midwest Transit Equipment.

Motion made by: Vicki Schnelten

Motion to: Approve Purchase of 1 new 28 Passenger School Bus.

Motion seconded by: Tammy Weber Roll Call:

                           “Yeas”                                                   “Nays”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Flowers, Rodney Reif, Vicki 

Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade,

and (X) Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

Summary of discussion item: Desktop Computer Lease

Superintendent Halwachs is recommending a 3 year Computer Lease with CDI Technologies for 190 Desktop Computers.

Motion made by: Steve Adcock

Motion to: Approve 3 year Computer Lease with CDI Technologies for 190 Desktop Computers.

Motion seconded by: Tammy Weber 

Roll Call:

“Yeas”

(X) Steve Adcock, Rodney Flowers, Rodney Reif, 

Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, 

and Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

Summary of discussion item: Fee Schedule

Approval is needed for the 2020-2021 Fee Schedule. Adult meals and extra student meals prices will increase by $.10 cents, all other fees will remain the same.

Motion made by: Steve Adcock

Motion to: Approve 2020-2021 Fee Schedule as presented.

Motion seconded by: Tammy Weber 

Roll Call:

                           “Yeas”                                                   “Nays”

Steve Adcock, (X) Rodney Flowers, Rodney Reif, Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, and Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

Summary of discussion item: IHSA Membership Renewal

Approval is needed for the IHSA Membership Renewal. This is an annual process at no cost to the district.

Motion made by: Vicki Schnelten

Motion to: Approve IHSA Membership Renewal.

Motion seconded by: Lisa Wade Roll Call:

                           “Yeas”                                                   “Nays”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Flowers, (X) Rodney Reif, 

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 Tammy Weber 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”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Flowers, Rodney Reif, 

(X)Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa 

Wade, and Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

Time of Adjournment: 7:35pm 

Open Session restarted at: 8:07pm

Summary of discussion item: Superintendent’s Contract

Approval is needed to extend Superintendent’s Halwachs contract for 1 year and increase creditable earnings threshold from 3% to 6% which is the state recommendation.

Motion made by: Tammy Weber

Motion to: Approve Superintendent’s Contract with a 1 year extension and increase creditable earnings threshold from 3% to the 6% state recommendation.

Motion seconded by: Lisa Wade 

Roll Call:

                           “Yeas”                                                   “Nays”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Flowers, Rodney Reif, 

Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback (X) Lisa 

Wade, and Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

Summary of discussion item: Volunteer Assistant Coach

Justin Pohlman is the recommended candidate for Volunteer Assistant HS Baseball Coach.

Motion made by: Vicki Schnelten

Motion to: Approve Justin Pohlman - Volunteer Assistant HS Baseball Coach.

Motion seconded by: Rodney Flowers 

Roll Call:

                           “Yeas”                                                   “Nays”

Steve Adcock, Rodney Flowers, Rodney Reif, 

Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, 

and (X) Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

Summary of discussion item: Resolution Authorizing Non–Reappointment of Extracurricular and/or Athletic Stipend Positions

This annual non-reappointment allows for positions to be open to current or new teaching personnel.

 Bobby Heimer – H.S. Head Girls Volleyball Coach

 Alex Rahe – H.S. Head Boys Baseball Coach

 Eric Bogle – H.S. Head Boys Basketball Coach

 Travis Klingler – H.S. Head Girls Softball Coach

 Dylan Barnett – M.S. Head Boys Basketball Coach

 Luke Nolan – M.S. Head Girls Basketball Coach

Motion made by: Steve Adcock

Motion to: Approve Resolution Authorizing Non–Reappointment of Extracurricular and/or Athletic Stipend Positions - Bobby Heimer – H.S. Head Girls Volleyball Coach, Alex Rahe – H.S. Head Boys Baseball Coach, Eric Bogle – H.S. Head Boys Basketball Coach, Travis Klingler – H.S. Head Girls Softball Coach, Dylan Barnett – M.S. Head Boys Basketball Coach, Luke Nolan – M.S. Head Girls Basketball Coach.

Motion seconded by: Vicki Schnelten 

Roll Call:

                           “Yeas”                                                   “Nays”

(X)Steve Adcock, Rodney Flowers, Rodney Reif, 

Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, 

and Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

Summary of discussion item: Resolution Authorizing Honorable Dismissal of Educational Support Personnel

Due to unknown needs based upon student enrollment and grant funding, the following non-certified staff will be dismissed at the conclusion of the year with call back rights for full time employees.

 Cheryl Bowman, EC custodian/cook

 Melissa Cox, teacher assistant

 Meghan Griswold, teacher assistant

 Rachel Howard, EC family liaison

 Sharon Loy, teacher assistant

 Kelly McGuire, teacher assistant

 Gail Mountain, teacher assistant

 Dawn Phillips, teacher assistant

 Miranda Powell, EC Secretary

 Jenna Shaw, clerk and library aide

 Lindsey Steinacher, EC family liaison

 Rebecca Steinacher, teacher assistant

 Ashley V arble, clerk/supervisor

 Diana Varble, EC family liaison

 Laura Wollenweber, teacher assistant

Motion made by: Tammy Weber

Motion to: Approve Resolution Authorizing Honorable Dismissal of Educational Support Personnel - Cheryl Bowman - EC custodian/cook, Melissa Cox - teacher assistant, Meghan Griswold - teacher assistant, Rachel Howard - EC family liaison, Sharon Loy - teacher assistant, Kelly McGuire - teacher assistant, Gail Mountain - teacher assistant, Dawn Phillips - teacher assistant, Miranda Powell - EC Secretary, Jenna Shaw - clerk and library aide, Lindsey Steinacher - EC family liaison, Rebecca Steinacher - teacher assistant, Ashley Varble - clerk/supervisor, Diana Varble - EC family liaison, Laura Wollenweber - teacher assistant.

Motion seconded by: Steve Adcock 

Roll Call:

                           “Yeas”                                                   “Nays”

Steve Adcock, (X)Rodney Flowers, Rodney Reif, 

Vicki Schnelten, Deanna Stendeback, Lisa Wade, 

and Tammy Weber

Action: X Passed Failed

Agenda Item: COMMUNICATIONS:

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

 Tim Coonrod – Carrollton, IL (email read by Andrew Thomas, Technology Director) – Tim expressed his concerns regarding the Boys HS Basketball program.

Approval of Motion to Adjourn

Motion to adjourn made by: Tammy Weber 

Motion seconded by: Steve Adcock

All present signified by saying, “Aye.”

Action: X Passed Failed

Time of adjournment: 8:34pm

http://www.c-hawks.net/board_of_ed_/board_minutes

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