Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Oct. 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Tuition Waiver Hearing for non-resident students of district employees of the Carthage ESD #317 Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board Vice-President Drew Dickerson.
Roll call: Jacob Murphy/present; Luke Burling/absent; Robert Menn/present; Dillon Darbyshire/present; Drew Dickerson/present; Jason Gunning/present; Amy Graham/present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Review of tuition waiver for non-resident students of district employees. There was no public input regarding the tuition waiver.
It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the Tuition Waiver for Non-Resident Students of District Employees as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes Mrs. Graham/yes. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Murphy to adjourn the Tuition Waiver hearing at 7:03 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes Mrs. Graham/yes. Motion carried 6- 0.
The regular meeting of the Carthage E.S.D. #317 Board of Education was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Board Vice-President Drew Dickerson.
Roll call: Jacob Murphy/present; Luke Burling/absent; Robert Menn/present; Dillon Darbyshire/present; Drew Dickerson/present; Jason Gunning/present; Amy Graham/present.
There were no additional agenda items.
Recognition of students exceeding on IAR assessments with certificates presented. There were no individuals wishing to speak on stated agenda items.
Administrative Reports:
Mr. Day gave a verbal report to the Board, noting that a handicap bus will be purchased using ESSER III funds, at a cost of $123,000.00. He will also pursue a 3-year lease for 5 additional buses. ESSER III funds will also be used to install the new fencing on the primary school playground. He reported that if the school facilities occupation tax passes, we would expect to receive approximately $172,000, part of which could be used for the school social worker salary. Future plans include new carpet at the primary school, with Pre-K grant funds covering the cost for the hallways and ESSER grant money covering the remaining areas. Renovation of the restrooms at the middle school is also a possibility. He noted that 3-4 public meetings would be scheduled, as well as meetings with other Superintendents regarding the school facilities occupation tax.
Mrs. Jacoby had nothing further to add to her report.
Mr. Scott reviewed his report and noted that teachers are gearing up for parent/teacher conferences.
It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Darbyshire to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes Mrs. Graham/yes. Motion carried 6- 0.
It was moved by Mr. Gunning and seconded by Mrs. Graham to adopt a resolution directing the Regional Superintendent of Schools for The County of Hancock, Illinois, to certify to the County Clerk of said County the question of imposing a retailers’ occupation tax and a service occupation tax to be used exclusively for school facility purposes, school resource officers, and mental health professionals, for submission to the electors of said County at the consolidated election to be held on the 4th day of April, 2023. Roll Call: Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes Mrs. Graham/yes. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Murphy to declare the following items as surplus: 14 iPads, 6 Elmos, 4 Desktop Computers and 4 Chromebook carts. Roll Call: Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes Mrs. Graham/yes. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Menn to accept the bid from Carson Motors, in the amount of $37,389.24, for a 2022 F-150 4x4 Regular Cab pickup truck as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes Mrs. Graham/yes. Motion carried 6- 0.
It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Darbyshire to enter into executive session at 7:49 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel. Roll Call: Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes Mrs. Graham/yes. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Gunning to exit executive session at 9:38 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes Mrs. Graham/yes. Motion carried 6- 0.
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It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Gunning to approve Gail Duffy as Substitute Custodian at the rate of $16.70 per hour. Roll Call: Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes Mrs. Graham/yes. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Murphy to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/absent; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes; Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/yes Mrs. Graham/yes. Motion carried 6-0.
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