West Central Reporter

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board Met May 19.

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 7:07 p.m. by Board President Brent Ufkes.  

Roll call: Andrea Jones/absent; Brandon Gooding/present; Jason Gunning/present; Amy  Graham/present; Brent Ufkes/present; Luke Burling/absent; Robert Menn/present. 

There were no additional agenda items. 

Recognition of individuals wishing to speak on stated agenda items: Brianne Skien was  given permission by Mrs. Hardy to speak. She provided information regarding IDPH 77  Ill. Adm. Code 690 – Control of Communicable Disease Code and asked the Board to  consider the answer to several questions she had. 

Administrative Reports – Mrs. Hardy reviewed her report. 

Ms. Nason reviewed her report. She also noted that the Tableaux Vivants 2021 event  was very successful. 

Mr. Snowden reviewed his report and presented the fall schedule. He was given  accolades for a job well-done. 

It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mr. Menn to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs.  Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 5-0. 

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

Staff Luncheon - Will take place May 24th at noon at the primary school. 

Summer Work Schedule - Board members reviewed Jeremy’s list of planned projects  for the summer. There will be a lot of painting and moving classrooms. 

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

WOW Park - The park committee has expressed an interest in purchasing the school  district property that the park sits on. Vicki will seek legal consultation as the next step.

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It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Ufkes to approve the FY22 primary  school handbook changes as presented. Roll Call: Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes;  Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes.  Motion carried 5-0. 

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Ufkes to approve the 2021-2022 fee  schedule a presented. Roll Call: Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes;  Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 5- 0. 

It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mr. Menn to enter into executive session  at 7:39 for the purpose of discussing personnel and collective negotiating Roll Call: Mrs.  Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr.  Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 5-0. 

Mr. Burling arrived at 7:42 PM. 

It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mrs. Graham to exit executive session at  8:19 p.m. Roll Call: Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs.  Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0. 

It was moved by Mr. Burling and seconded by Mr. Ufkes to approve the resignation of  Jessica Shuman, as teacher and track coach, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school  year. Roll Call: Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs.  Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0. 

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Burling to approve the resignation of  Lindsey Doyle as custodian, effective 4/22/21. 

It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mr. Burling to employ Rayna Little as a teacher, at the certified contract rate beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, pending  successful completion of her certified teaching credentials. Roll Call: Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes;  Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0. 

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Ufkes to approve the summer  employment of Brandy Williams, at the summer custodian contract rate of $13.56 per  hour. Roll Call: Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs.  Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0. 

It was moved by Mr. Ufkes and seconded by Mr. Burling to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. Roll Call: Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs.  Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

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