Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met June 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
A regular meeting, of the Board of Education in Calhoun Community Unit School District #40, consisting of Calhoun and portions of Greene Counties, Illinois was called to order by Board President Luke Fraley at 5:40 p.m. in the Calhoun High School Library.
Upon roll being called the following board members were present: Amanda Gress, Janine Hagen, Hannah Nelson and Nate Sagez. Jackie Baalman and Laura Longnecker were absent. Luke Fraley left at 7:49 p.m.
Others in attendance were: Andrea Lee by phone, Christie Lorsbach, Cheri Burris, LeaAnn Klaas, Shawna Eilerman, Beth Baalman, PJ & Heather Lorsbach, Amy Hurley, Amy Friedel, Sean Nelson, Denise & Rod Bick, Mitchell Bick, Jesse Rutherford, Kyle Klocke, Keith Klocke, Ben Eilerman, Drew Baalman, Ty Bick, AJ Hillen, Trenton Buchanan, Klint Klocke, Shawn Sievers, Riley Caselton and Cyndi Borrowman Kamp arrived 7:05 p.m.
A motion was made by Amanda Gress, seconded by Janine Hagen that the Board of Education approves the agenda inclusive of:
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Approve Agenda
V. Recognition of Visitors, Guests & Public Comments
- To preserve sufficient time for the Board to conduct its business, it is our public policy that each individual may speak for a maximum of 5 minutes unless prior arrangements have been made to speak longer.
VI. Consent Items
a. Adoption of Consent Agenda
b. Previous Board Minutes
i. Regular Meeting – May 17, 2022
ii. Special Meeting – May 23, 2022
c. Expenditures and Receipts
d. Financial Reports
e. Activity Accounts Report
f. Food Service Report
g. Transportation Report
h. Extracurricular Report
VII. Committee and Administrative Reports
a. Calhoun Elementary School
b. Calhoun High School
c. District
VIII. First Reading of Policy #109 Update
• 3:70 Succession of Authority
• 5:110 Recognition for Service
• 5:140 Solicitations by or from Staff
• 5:240 Suspension
• 5:70 Religious Holidays
• 6:140 Education of Homeless Children
• 6:330 Awards and Scholarships
• 6:70 Teaching About Religions
• 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings & Petitions to the Board
• 4:70 Resource Conservation
• 5:80 Court Duty
• 6:290 Homework
• 6:80 Teaching About Controversial Issues
• 7:15 Student and Family Privacy Rights
• 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students
• 7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response & Management Program
IX. Action Items Prior to Executive Session
a. Consider Approval of
i. Extend the Term of the MissVIC Employee Benefits Pool
ii. Appoint MissVIC Property Casualty Pool Board Members
iii. Metro Computer Solutions, Inc. Service Agreement
iv. Sell Old Lockers
v. Increase School Lunch Cost
vi. Contract with Pepsi (5 years)
vii. Easements for the Water Transmission Line
X. Executive Session – For the purpose of discussion regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employee(s); legal counsel, collective negotiating matters or deliberations; board vacancies; evidence or testimony presented in a hearing where authorized by law; purchase or lease of real property; sale or purchase of securities, investments or investment contracts; security procedures; student disciplinary cases or any matter involving an individual student; litigation; self-evaluation, practices and procedures, or professional ethics; minutes of meetings lawfully closed; internal control weaknesses, potential fraud risk areas; establishment of reserves, settlement or discussion of claims, loss or risk management information, records, data, advice or communications from or with respect to any insurer of the District. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)
XI. Action Items Following Executive Session
a. Consider Approving the Resignation of
i. Jr. High Math Teacher
ii. PreK Classroom Aide
b. Consider Approving the Hiring of
i. Middle School Social Studies
ii. Aide
c. Consider Approving the Employment of
i. CHS Softball Coach
d. Consider Approving
i. Maternity Leave
ii. Post for Kindergarten Aide(s) – New Position
e. Approve/Renew Contracts
i. Principal(s)
1. High School
2. Elem./Jr. High School
ii. District Staff
1. Accounts Manager
2. Human Resources Administrative Assistant
3. Administrative Assistant and Board Secretary
4. Maintenance Director
f. Personnel
XII. Other Business
XIII. Communication and Announcements
a. July 4 - Holiday
b. July 16 – Parade
c. July 19 – School Board Meeting
d. Correspondence
XIV. Adjourn
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Amanda Gress that the Board of Education approves items on the consent agenda which includes:
I. Consent Items
a. Adoption of Consent Agenda
b. Previous Board Minutes
i. Regular Meeting – May 17, 2022
ii. Special Meeting – May 23, 2022
c. Expenditures and Receipts
d. Financial Reports
e. Activity Accounts Report
f. Food Service Report
g. Transportation Report
h. Extracurricular Report
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
Reception of Visitors / Public Comment:
Members of the community were in attendance regarding the CHS Baseball Head Coach position.
Communications:
Board Committee Reports: N/A
Superintendents Report:
Principals Report:
Calhoun High School Principal Cheri Burris Report
Mr. Ringhausen and myself have started meeting with local businesses to inquire about work-based learning opportunities and job-shadowing opportunities. Communication has been receptive and positive.
We plan to start these opportunities 2nd semester. Students will have to create resumes to submit to the businesses and a mock interview process will also take place.
We have a list of 20 local businesses we will be speaking with to see if they are interested in job shadowing/WBL. A passing credit will be given to those students who work successfully for a business for a semester.
A Mastery checklist will be created by each business and given to the student and Mr. Ringhausen so everyone is aware of the expectations and progress of the student.
Calhoun Elementary School Principal Christie Lorsbach Report
We have a new addition to the Warrior Family as Ben and Kendall Eilerman welcomed a healthy baby girl into the world on June 21st. She weighed 7lbs 10oz and was 21 inches long. Mrs. Eilerman will be on maternity leave until October 3 rd. Mrs. Karen Hanneken will be her long-term sub.
The Warrior Family will also be welcoming another addition in December of 2022, as Mrs. Lacey Steckel is expecting.
Summer Power Hours for reading (K-8) had 44 participants. A letter will be sent to all parents after July 4th, informing them of the math power hours we will provide in August.
Skyward training has been completed by office staff throughout May and June. We also have more training dates in July and August.
The custodial staff is working on the summer checklist items, gearing up for staff and students to return in August.
The next Warrior Fan Club fundraiser will be under way shortly. We will be selling stickers #thewarriorway (I will have a sample for you to see at the meeting) They will be $4 per sticker.
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Janine Hagen that the Board of Education resolves to extend the term of the MissVIC Employee Benefits Intergovernmental Cooperative for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Janine Hagen, seconded by Amanda Gress that the Board of Education approves to appoint Andrea Lee as the voting member and Meghan Klunk as the alternate to the Mississippi Valley Intergovernmental Cooperative Board of Directors beginning July 1, 2022 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries
A motion was made by Amanda Gress, seconded by Nate Sagez that the Board of Education approves an Equipment Lease with Metro Computer Solutions, Inc. for the amount of $36,000 for the fiscal year 2022-2023.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries
A motion was made by Nate Sagez, seconded by Janine Hagen that the Board of Education approves to sell old lockers from the high school for $50.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Amanda Gress that the Board of Education approves to increase the school lunch cost from $2.60 to $2.70.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Nate Sagez that the Board of Education approves to a contract with Pepsi as presented.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries
A motion was made by Janine Hagen, seconded by Amanda Gress that the Board of Education approves for Calhoun CUSD 40 to assign their easements for the water transmission line to the Calhoun County Rural Water District.
Upon the approval and execution of this assignment, the CCRW will assume all ongoing responsibility for the line with the exception of the school district guaranteeing that the water line is actually placed upon the land this is described in the current easement.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries
Executive Session:
A motion was made at 7:26 p.m. by Nate Sagez, seconded by Janine Hagen that the Board of Education enters into executive session.
For the purpose of discussion regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employee(s); legal counsel, collective negotiating matters or deliberations; board vacancies; evidence or testimony presented in a hearing where authorized by law; purchase or lease of real property; sale or purchase of securities, investments or investment contracts; security procedures; student disciplinary cases or any matter involving an individual student; litigation; self-evaluation, practices and procedures, or professional ethics; minutes of meetings lawfully closed; internal control weaknesses, potential fraud risk areas; establishment of reserves, settlement or discussion of claims, loss or risk management information, records, data, advice or communications from or with respect to any insurer of the District. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
A motion was made at 7:49 p.m. by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Amanda Gress that the Board of Education returns to Open Session to continue meeting and take any appropriate action.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Nate Sagez, seconded by Janine Hagen that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Tad Strauch as a Jr. High Math Teacher at the end of the 2021-22 school year.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – absent Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Janine Hagen that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Emily Shofner as a PreK Classroom Aide at the end of the 2021-22 school year.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – absent Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Janine Hagen that the Board of Education approves to hire Nathan Derham as a Middle School Social Studies Teacher for the 2022-23 school year.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – absent Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Janine Hagen, seconded by Nate Sagez that the Board of Education approves to hire Amber Mager as an Aide for the 2022-23 school year.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – absent Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
The proposed motion to re-employ Ann Gilman as the CHS Softball Coach for the 2022-23 school year was tabled.
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Janine Hagen that the Board of Education approves the maternity leave of Kendall Eilerman beginning August 15, 2022 and returning October 3, 2022.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – absent Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Janine Hagen, seconded by Hannah Nelson that the Board of Education approves to post a new position for Kindergarten Aide(s).
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – absent Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Janine Hagen, seconded by Nate Sagez that the Board of Education approves the contract of High School Principal Cheri Burris for the 2022-23 school year as presented.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – absent Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Janine Hagen, seconded by Nate Sagez that the Board of Education approves the contract of Elem./Jr. High School Principal Christie Lorsbach for the 2022-23 school year as presented.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – absent Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Janine Hagen that the Board of Education approves the contract of the Accounts Manager Tiara Lorsbach for the 2022-23 school year as presented.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – absent Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Janine Hagen that the Board of Education approves the contract of the Human Resources Administrative Assistant Meghan Klunk for the 2022-23 school year as presented.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – absent Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Janine Hagen that the Board of Education approves the contract of the Administrative Assistant and Board Secretary LeaAnn Klaas for the 2022-23 school year as presented.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – absent Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Janine Hagen, seconded by Nate Sagez that the Board of Education approves the contract of the Maintenance Director Rod Hart for the 2022-23 school year as presented.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – absent Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
Informational Items:
A. July 4 – Holiday
B. July 16 – Parade
C. July 19 – School Board Meeting
D. Correspondence
With no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Janine Hagen, seconded by Hannah Nelson that the Board of Education adjourns the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – absent
Fraley – absent Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – yes
Hagen – yes
Motion carries.
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