West Central Reporter

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board met March 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

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

Roll call: Amy Graham/present; Luke Burling/present; Robert Menn/present; Dillon Darbyshire/present; Drew Dickerson/present; Jason Gunning/present.

There were no additional agenda items.

Recognition of individuals wishing to speak: Teena Lemaire voiced concerns regarding her child and was invited to return for executive session for further discussion.

Administrative Reports:

Mr. Day reviewed his report.

Mrs. Jacoby had nothing further to add to her report.

Mr. Scott reviewed his report.

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

Discussion:

Staff Luncheon: Will be held May 23rd with recognition of retiring employees, Rose Fisher, Lori Peuster and Susan Climer.

Filling a Board Vacancy: Interviews will take place during executive session.

Science, Health, Reading and SEL Curriculum were discussed. There will be digital components to the curriculum that will tie in with the chromebooks, as well as paper versions of everything. Quotes were presented and this will be an action item next month.

Building Surplus: There is a lot of old technology as well as the portable classroom at the middle school that we’ll need to surplus. Mr. Day will have a complete list next month for approval.

Refinishing of Middle School Gym Floor: Quotes have been received from Stalker Sports Floors. Mr. Day will move forward with looking into options and this will be an action item next month.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Menn to approve the 2022-2023 school calendar as presented. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6- 0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to enter into executive session at 7:55 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel, student discipline and the selection of a person to fill a public office. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Darbyshire to exit executive session at 11:51 p.m. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Gunning to adopt the Resolution Reference the Dismissal of Professional Educator Licensed (“PEL”) Employee, Katy Krieg, at the end of the 2021-2022 school year as presented, and that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered the Notice to the employee as specified in the Resolution. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6- 0.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Menn to Education adopt the Resolution Reference the Dismissal of Professional Educator Licensed (“PEL”) Employee, Allison Baumann, at the end of the 2021-2022 school year as presented, and that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered the Notice to the employee as specified in the Resolution. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Gunning to adopt the Resolution Reference the Dismissal of Professional Educator Licensed (“PEL”) Employee, Megan Brink, at the end of the 2021-2022 school year as presented, and that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered the Notice to the employee as specified in the Resolution. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6- 0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Burling to adopt the Resolution Reference the Dismissal of Professional Educator Licensed (“PEL”) Employee, Rayna Bagwell, at the end of the 2021-2022 school year as presented, and that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered the Notice to the employee as specified in the Resolution. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Menn to approve the resignation of Kobie McCallister as teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to approve the resignation of Susan Climer as bus driver, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year with many thanks for her years of service. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6- 0.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Burling to employ Matthew Helms as Maintenance Director at the rate of $24.00 per hour. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Gunning to employ Jill McClellan as Elementary Teacher, at the certified contract rate beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Graham to employ Caroline Hartweg as Elementary Teacher, at the certified contract rate beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the new School Social Worker contract as presented with Kaley Kite for the 2022-2023 school year, with a base salary of forty-eight thousand dollars ($48,000). Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Gunning to approve the summer employment of Christy Tripp and Brandy Williams, at the summer custodian contract rate of $14.56 per hour. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to approve the new contract for Superintendent Dustin Day, for the 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, with a base salary of one-hundred and ten thousand dollars ($110,000.00) for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/abstain. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to approve the new contract for Middle School Principal/Athletic Director David Scott, for the 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, with a base salary of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) for the 2022-23 school year. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/abstain. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Menn to approve the new contract for Primary School Principal/Special Education Coordinator, Ryanne Jacoby for the 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, with a total compensation package of eighty thousand, three-hundred and forty dollars ($80,340.00) for the 2022-23 school year. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/abstain. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Menn to approve the appointment of Jacob Murphy as Board Member, to fill the vacancy created by Brent Ufkes’ resignation, with the term ending April 4, 2023. Roll Call: Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes. Motion carried 6- 0.

Board President Luke Burling administered the Oath of Office to Jacob Murphy.

Mr. Menn nominated Andrew (Drew) Dickerson for Vice-President. Board President Luke Burling appointed Mr. Dickerson as Vice-President, with a show of 7 hands in favor.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mrs. Graham to adjourn the meeting at 12:10 a.m. Roll Call: Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

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