West Central Reporter

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met July 20.

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 7:00 p.m. by Board Vice-President Drew Dickerson.

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

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

There were no additional agenda items.

There were no individuals wishing to speak on stated agenda items.

Administrative Reports:

Mrs. Jacoby and Mr. Scott were absent.

Mr. Day gave an oral board report which included plans to allocate $50,000 of grant money to the playground at the primary school, and funds from the Pre-K grant to replace carpet at the primary school. He noted that the Title grant this year is approximately $81,000.00. He discussed the recent 1 cent sales tax meeting that was held at the district office and how the new tax would benefit the district, as well as all districts in the county if passed. He discussed the option of withdrawing $200,000 from one of the district’s CDs, noting there would be no penalty to the district for early withdrawal. He gave an update on the LED lighting which is being installed in both buildings and the new security system for both buildings that will be installed before school starts. He noted that CESD #317 will not be teaching any type of sex-ed classes and that he has signed an affidavit that masks will no longer be required to be worn in the buildings.

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

The August 17th board meeting will begin at 6PM with a tour of the buildings, starting at the primary school.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Darbyshire to accept the low bread bid from Bimbo Bakeries for the 2022-2023 school year. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Murphy to accept the low escalator milk bid from Prairie Farms for the 2022-2023 school year. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Gunning to accept the low snow removal bid from Jordan White for the 2022-2023 school year. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Darbyshire to accept the low garbage disposal bid from GFL (formerly Area Disposal) for the 2022-2023 school year. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Gunning to accept the low firm fuel bid from West Central FS for the 2022-2023 school year. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the quotes from Ameren/Green Edison, in the amount of $28,000.00, to install LED lights in the Primary and Middle School buildings. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Gunning and seconded by Mr. Menn to approve the quote from Monarch, in the amount of $84,840.25, to install a new security system at the primary and middle school. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Gunning to enter into executive session at 8:16 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Murphy to exit executive session at 9:13 p.m.. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Menn to approve the resignation of Christy Tripp as assistant cook, effective July 29, 2022. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Gunning and seconded by Mr. Murphy to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

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