West Central Reporter

Carthage Elementary School District #317 Board of Education met Aug. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The ESSER III Funds Plan 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: Luke Burling/present; Robert Menn/absent; Andrea Jones/present; Brandon Gooding/present; Jason Gunning/present; Amy Graham/present; Brent Ufkes/present.

Mr. Day reviewed his plans for the use of ESSER III Funds.

There were no individuals wishing to address the board regarding use of ESSER III funds.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Burling to adjourn the ESSER III Funds hearing at 7:03 p.m.

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

Additional agenda items: None

Recognition of individuals wishing to speak on stated agenda items: 9B – Carla Mudd: Audrey Hall: Brianne Skien: Harold Goodell: Dillon Darbyshire. Each addressed the board regarding the current school mask mandate.

Trish Markley was recognized for her years of service to Carthage ESD #317 as a board member.

Administrative Reports:

Mr. Day reviewed his report

Mr. Scott reviewed his report

Mrs. Jacoby was absent.

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

Building Walk-through - Both buildings were toured.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Gooding to approve the administration placing the preliminary budget on display for 30 days to precede the budget hearing. Roll Call: Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mrs. Graham to adopt the Return to Learn Plan directing the Carthage ESD #317 to wear masks and follow the Governor’s executive order issued August 4th, 2021. Roll Call: Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mr. Burling to enter into executive session at 7:59 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel and bargaining. Roll Call: Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

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

It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mr. Ufkes to approve the resignation of Ashley Squier as Assistant Cook, effective July 26, 2021. Roll Call: Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mr. Ufkes to approve the resignation of John Draws, as teacher, effective August 15, 2021. Roll Call: Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Ufkes and seconded by Mr. Gooding to approve the employment of Patricia Friday as a teacher, at the certified contract rate beginning with the 2021-22 school year. Roll Call: Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Ufkes to approve the employment of Sarah Roberts as a teacher, at the certified contract rate beginning with the 2021-22 school year. Roll Call: Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mr. Ufkes to approve the employment of Megan Brink as a teacher, at the certified contract rate, beginning with the 2021-22 school year, pending successful completion of her certified teaching credentials. Roll Call: Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Ufkes to approve the employment of Tyler Bruns as Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2021-22 school year at the certified contract rate. Roll Call: Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/abstain; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Mr. Ufkes and seconded by Mr. Gooding to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/absent; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

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