West Central Reporter

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Oct. 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The administrative cost hearing 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: Robert Menn/present; Andrea Jones/absent; Brandon Gooding/present; Trish Markley/present; Amy Graham/present; Brent Ufkes/present; Luke Burling/present.

Review of Administrative Costs presented by Mr. Butcher.

There were no individuals present wishing to address the board regarding administrative costs.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Markley to adjourn the administrative cost hearing at 7:02 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes. Motion carried 6- 0.

The regular meeting of the Carthage E.S.D. #317 Board of Education was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Board President Brent Ufkes.

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

Additional agenda items: None

Recognition and presentations: Russ Rumbold presented the FY20 audit report.

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

Administrative Reports – Mr. Butcher reviewed his report.

Mr. Snowden reviewed his report.

Ms. Nason reviewed her report and gave an update on a grant that was received, which provided the school with Lysol wipes.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Gooding to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes. Motion carried 6- 0.

Discussion – Tax Levy: Jerry reviewed the tax levy numbers

In-person Learning: Updates were presented by Ms. Nason and Mr. Snowden.

Telephone System: Jerry reported that the current phone system is old and in need of repairs, which are costly. He requested permission to pursue purchasing a new VoIP system, which the board agreed to.

Risk Management Plan: Jerry handed out an updated Risk Management Plan, which will be an action item next month.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Gooding to approve the Resolution to Waive the Limitation of Administrative Costs for FY21 as authorized by Section 17- 1.5 of the School Code. Roll Call: Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes. Motion carried 6- 0.

It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mr. Menn to enter into executive session at 8:19 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel and bargaining. Roll Call: Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Gooding to exit executive session at 9:05 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Gooding to accept the resignation of Robert Duffy as custodian and bus driver, effective October 30, 2020. Roll Call: Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Gooding to accept the resignation of Kim McQuigg as assistant cook, effective October 9, 2020. Roll Call: Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the employment of Jennifer Lambert as assistant cook at the non-certified support staff contract rate, effective immediately. Roll Call: Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Gooding to approve the employment of Nick Klein as a teacher, at the certified contract rate beginning with the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year, pending successful completion of his certified teaching credentials. Roll Call: Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Gooding to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

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