West Central Reporter

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Aug. 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Transfer of Tort Funds Hearing of the Carthage ESD #317 Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board President Luke Burling.

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

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

There was no public input regarding the transfer of funds from the Tort Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Gunning to adjourn the Tort Funds hearing at 7:02 p.m.

The regular meeting of the Carthage E.S.D. #317 Board of Education was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Board President Luke Burling.

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

There were no additional agenda items.

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

Administrative Reports:

Mr. Day gave a verbal report to the Board.

Mrs. Jacoby was absent.

Mr. Scott reviewed his report and noted that teachers had recently completed PBIS training.

It was moved by Mr. Gunning and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to approve the consent agenda as presented. 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.

Building Walk-Thru: Was completed prior to the meeting.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Menn to approve the administration placing the preliminary budget on display for 30 days to precede the budget hearing. 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.

The Return to Learn Plan was discussed and tabled until the September meeting.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Burling to to adopt the resolution to transfer $561,252.11 from the Tort Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund, as presented. 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.

It was moved by Mrs. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the new three-year Lease Agreement with Illini West High School as presented. 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.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to enter into executive session at 8:08 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel. 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.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Murphy to exit executive session at 8:47 p.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.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Burling to employ Carol Lemley as assistant cook at the non-certified support staff contract rate, effective August 12, 2022. 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.

It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Burling to approve the resignation of Carol Lemley as assistant cook, effective August 19, 2022. 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.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to employ Amanda Staats as assistant cook at the non-certified support staff contract rate. 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.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Gunning to approve the resignation of Amy Bergmann, effective immediately. 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.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Murphy to approve a 4% base salary increase for Principal David Scott for FY23. 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.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve Tim Parrish as 5th and 6th grade boys’ basketball coach, for the 2022-2023 school year at the certified contract rate. 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.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to approve the resignation of Jodi Burling, effective immediately, with thanks for her many years of service. Roll Call: Mr. Gunning/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/abstain; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.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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