Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met July 19.
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 5:30 p.m. in the Calhoun CUSD #40 District Office.
Upon roll being called the following board members were present: Jackie Baalman, Laura Longnecker and Hannah Nelson. Amanda Gress, Janine Hagen and Nate Sagez were absent.
Others in attendance were: Andrea Lee, LeaAnn Klaas, Cheri Burris, Brian Lee, Casey Longnecker, Riley Caselton, Caitlin King and Mark Hillen arrived at 5:33. Missy Zipprich arrived at 5:45.
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Laura Longnecker 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 – June 28, 2022
ii. Budget Hearing – June 28, 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. Second and Final 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. Hazardous Routes
ii. Destruction of Minutes
iii. Inter Fund Loan Reimbursement
iv. Fall Athletic Schedules
v. Return to In Person Instruction & Remote Learning
vi. Student Handbooks
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. 7/8 Girls Basketball Coach
b. Approve/Renew Contracts
i. Superintendent
c. Personnel
XII. Other Business
XIII. Communication and Announcements
a. August 15 – Staff Returns
b. August 16 – School Board Meeting
c. August 17 – First Day for Students
d. Correspondence
XIV. Adjourn
Board polled:
Baalman – yes Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – absent Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Laura Longnecker, seconded by Jackie Baalman that the Board of Education approves items on the consent agenda which includes:
a. Adoption of Consent Agenda
b. Previous Board Minutes
i. Regular Meeting – June 28, 2022
ii. Budget Hearing – June 28, 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 – yes Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – absent Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
Reception of Visitors / Public Comment:
Missy Zipprich was present to ask the board to consider a freshmen coach paid position for volleyball due to the large number of players.
Mark Hillen was present to question the rehire process for coaches in the district.
Communications:
Board Committee Reports: N/A
Superintendents Report:
The high school cafeteria floor will soon be remodeled.
The high school locker rooms will be remodeled beginning Columbus Day.
The football bleachers will be used again this season. They will be taken down after the season ends. The press box is being worked on to complete the mandated repairs.
The distant learning project with Jerseyville will be delayed another year.
The next strategic planning meeting is on August 8. There will be a recognition of the donation to the library.
Principals Report:
Calhoun High School Principal Cheri Burris Report
The Calhoun Trap Team won Nationals AGAIN!!!! A parade and celebration was held July 18th at 6pm. Mrs. Lee and I met with Dirk Muffler of the ROE and Angie Ford of LCCC to discuss the possibility of offering GED classes in the high school building. A GED orientation date will be set and information sent out to see how much interest there is in Calhoun.
Mr. Ringhausen and myself have continued to visit local businesses for job shadowing and work-based learning.
Mr. Lee is doing a great job organizing sports schedules, game changes, and acquiring referees. He has been communicating well with any updates or plans.
Calhoun Elementary School Principal Christie Lorsbach Report
Registration is scheduled for July 27 (9-11 and 12-3) and July 28 (4-7).
Open House – “Meet the Teacher” night is scheduled for Tuesday, August 16 from 5:00 – 6:30 The parking lot repairs are underway and should be finished by the end of the week.
Communications about Math Power Hours in August were emailed to families last week. The next Warrior Fan Club fundraiser is underway. Stickers are available at both Bank of Calhoun and The Bank of Kampsville, as well as the CES/CJHS office.
New employee orientation has been scheduled for August 11th.
Jr. High Softball and Baseball seasons are quickly approaching. The game schedules have been added to the district calendar on the webpage.
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Laura Longnecker that the Board of Education approves annual Hazardous Routes for the District.
Board polled:
Baalman – yes Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – absent Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Laura Longnecker, seconded by Jackie Baalman that the Board of Education approves the destruction of minutes 18 months and older.
Board polled:
Baalman – yes Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – absent Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
The motion that the Board of Education approves an inter-fund loan as needed was tabled.
A motion was made by Jackie Baalman, seconded by Laura Longnecker that the Board of Education approves the Fall Athletic Schedules as presented.
Board polled:
Baalman – yes Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – absent Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Laura Longnecker that the Board of Education approves the 2022-23 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan and Remote Learning Plan as presented.
Board polled:
Baalman – yes Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – absent Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Jackie Baalman, seconded by Laura Longnecker that the Board of Education approves changes to the Elementary and High School Handbooks for the 2022-23 school year.
Board polled:
Baalman – yes Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – absent Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
Executive Session:
A motion was made at 5:51 p.m. by Jackie Baalman, seconded by Laura Longnecker 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 – yes Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – absent Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
A motion was made at 6:56 p.m. by Jackie Baalman, seconded by Laura Longnecker that the Board of Education returns to Open Session to continue meeting and take any appropriate action.
Board polled:
Baalman – yes Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – absent Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Jackie Baalman that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Toni Zirkelbach as the 7/8 Girls Basketball Coach.
Board polled:
Baalman – yes Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – absent Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Laura Longnecker, seconded by Jackie Baalman that the Board of Education approves the contract of Superintendent Andrea Lee for the 2022-23 school year as presented.
Board polled:
Baalman – yes Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – absent Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Laura Longnecker, seconded by Hannah Nelson that the Board of Education approves of the consolidated district plan.
Board polled:
Baalman – yes Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – absent Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
Informational Items:
A. August 15 – Staff Returns
B. August 16 – School Board Meeting
C. August 17 – First Day for Students
D. Correspondence
With no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Laura Longnecker, seconded by Jackie Baalman that the Board of Education adjourns the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Board polled:
Baalman – yes Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – absent Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
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