West Central Reporter

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board met May 20.

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 7:16 p.m. by Board President Brent Ufkes.

Roll call: Brandon Gooding/present; Trish Markley/present; Amy Graham/present via Zoom; Brent Ufkes/present; Luke Burling/present; Robert Menn/present; Andrea Jones/present via Zoom.

There were no additional agenda items.

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

Administrative Reports – Mrs. Hardy reviewed her report and discussed grant money the district is expected to receive, which will go towards technology. She reported the middle school roof project is finishing up and the HVAC project on the high school building has begun.

Mr. Butcher reviewed his report.

Mr. Snowden reviewed his report.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Gooding to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

Triple I Conference - Discussion was held regarding who plans to attend the conference. Reservations will be made the first week of June.

Staff Luncheon - Current plans are to host the staff luncheon at the beginning of next school year.

Summer Work Schedule - Board members reviewed Jeremy’s list of planned projects for the summer.

Middle School Handbook updates – Jerry gave a brief overview. This will be an action item next month.

HVAC Project Update - Vicki gave an update, indicating that work has begun and they are expected to finish the project on schedule.

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It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mr. Burling to approve the FY21 primary school handbook changes as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Gooding to approve the 2020-2021 fee schedule a presented. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Ufkes to approve the following items as surplus: 10 A/C units, 50 student desks and 2 metal file cabinets. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Burling to enter into executive session at 7:44 for the purpose of discussing personnel and collective negotiating. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Menn to exit executive session at 7:50 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Burling to approve the resignation of Ashlyn Henderson as paraprofessional, effective May 15, 2020. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Ufkes to approve the resignation of Judy McGaughey as paraprofessional, effective May 31, 2020. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mrs. Markley to approve employment of Amy Bergmann as elementary teacher, at the certified contract rate beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, pending successful completion of her certified teaching credentials. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Ufkes to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

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