Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met Jan. 17.
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, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 5:37 p.m. in the Calhoun Elementary School Library.
Upon roll being called the following board members were present: Luke Fraley, Amanda Gress, Hannah Nelson, and Laura Longnecker. Jackie Baalman, Janine Hagen and Nate Sagez was absent.
Others in attendance were: Andrea Lee, LeaAnn Klaas, and Cheri Burris.
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.
• Ann Gilman – NHS Trip
VI. Consent Items
a. Adoption of Consent Agenda
b. Previous Board Minutes
i. Regular Meeting – December 13, 2022
ii. Special Meeting – January 4, 2023
c. Expenditures
d. Financial Reports
e. Activity Accounts Report
f. Transportation Report
VII. Committee and Administrative Reports
a. Calhoun Elementary School
b. Calhoun High School
c. District
i. District Services Report
ii. District Maintenance Report
VIII. Second & Final Reading Press Plus Policy 110
IX. Action Items Prior to Executive Session
a. Consider Approval of
i. NHS Trip
ii. Destruction of Minutes
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 Approval of
b. Consider Hiring of
i. Substitute Bus Drivers
ii. CHS Secretary
iii. CES Custodian
c. Consider Employment of
i. Volunteer CJHS & CHS Trap Coach
ii. CHS Asst. Baseball Coach
d. Personnel
XII. Other Business
XIII. Communication and Announcements
a. February 20 – No School, President’s Day
b. February 21 – School Board Meeting
c. Correspondence
XIV. Adjourn
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carried
A motion was made by Amanda Gress, seconded by Laura Longnecker 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 – December 13, 2022
ii. Special Meeting – January 4, 2023
c. Expenditures
d. Financial Reports
e. Activity Accounts Report
f. Transportation Report
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carried
Reception of Visitors / Public Comment: N/A
Communications:
Board Committee Reports: N/A
Superintendents Report:
Veregy has provided options and plans about the solar panels.
The Full Time Employee Tuition Wavier has been sent to the general assembly. We will receive a notice when approved.
We will share services with Brussels CUSD 42 for the Safety Audit. He will visit both districts in the same day to save on the cost.
Technology Funds will be used to update the sound system at the elementary building. Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Burris will be attending the SIUE Education Fair to recruit teachers in March. The deadline for the Brussels co-op needs to be revised to keep in line with the IESA deadline. ESSER funds will be used to install fencing around playground areas and to make updates to existing structures. There is minimal interest in golf and track. 10 students would like to participate in poms.
Maintenance Report: N/A
District Services Report: N/A
Principals Report:
Calhoun High School Principal Cheri Burris Report
The marquee is STILL working!
CHS All-State Academic team: Congratulations to Kortney Herkert and John Kronable as our IHSA All-State Academic team nominees!
Cailin Davis has been nominated as our Student of the Month for Respect: Cailin is always pleasant and amenable. She does what she's asked without hesitation or any negativity. She's proven to be a leader among her peers by demonstrating respect for everyone she encounters. Cailin is also a Yearbook member. CHS is reinstating the Sweetheart Dance. It is scheduled for Feb. 18th and it is sponsored by the Senior Class. The CHS Girls Basketball Team played in the N. Greene Tournament Championship. They won first place. The Warrior Pride Soup Supper is scheduled for Jan. 20th to coincide with the CHS Boys Basketball game against Routt.
The Warrior Pride Dumpling Supper is scheduled for Feb.6th to coincide with the CHS Girls Basketball game v. Carrollton.
The Senior Class will be sponsoring a Spaghetti Valentines Supper to coincide with the CHS Boys Basketball game on Feb. 14th.
Three of our four CEO students received high marks for their entrepreneurial activities in the first semester. A few of our teachers will be taking one of their classes to assist the nursing home or do activities with the nursing home this semester.
PE is currently playing Soccer. CAD is creating floor plans for homes. Freshman Biology is creating DNA strands. Chemistry is learning about Ionic bonds. AP Bio is getting a PCR machine- it replicates DNA.
Calhoun Elementary School Principal Christie Lorsbach Report
Staff had teacher institute on Jan. 3 and 4 to prepare for the upcoming semester. Brandi Hempen was on site Jan. 4th working with K-5 staff developing standards-based differentiation in instruction. This was overwhelmingly positive for staff and they are excited to welcome Brandi back for the next in-service in February.
Red-Cat speaker systems are being used in 9 classrooms to help amplify the teacher/classroom discussion and the feedback from teachers has been overwhelmingly positive. We now have many other teachers who are
asking to use/get a system for their classroom. Each system comes with a speaker, lanyard mic, a hand held mic and all equipment can be hooked up to the class Promethean boards. This has been an excellent tool. We did have a small pipe burst over break causing some damage to 4 classrooms in the West Wing. Huge thanks to Brenda, Lance Sibley, Claude Collins, Rod, Dub and the Pelletier Family (Brian, Sheri, Lilly and Alex) for stopping in to help assist in cleaning up the mess in these classrooms.
JH Scholastic Bowl sign-ups are complete and will start practicing soon during their lunch hour. CKH – Building student relationships – We have started holding Jr. High “Fish Bowls” once a week during lunch hour. This is where 2 students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are randomly selected to participate in discussion activities to build positive relationships. The first one was a success!
The JH boys’ basketball season is going well and regionals are quickly approaching. The JH Volleyball season kicked off last Thursday at home against St. John’s. 7th grade lost, but in 3 close matches and 8th grade won. The team looks very talented and looks to have excellent potential for the upcoming season.
The PTO is working to replace the outside basketball hoops/backboards for the Jr. High playground and is considering funding to replace them on the 3-5 playground as well.
The state IAR tests will begin in March.
Student Council News: The first fundraiser was done with selling slushies and raised $305 to start the Student Council activity fund. The sign-up for volunteers to help tutor younger students will be posted next week.
A motion was made by Laura Longnecker, seconded by Hannah Nelson that the Board of Education approves the NHS Trip on March 10-14 in Gatlinburg, TN.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Amanda Gress, seconded by Laura Longnecker that the Board of Education approves the destruction of minutes 18 months and older.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
Executive Session:
A motion was made at 5:53 p.m. by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Amanda Gress 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 – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
A motion was made at 6:40 p.m. by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Laura Longnecker that the Board of Education returns to Open Session to continue meeting and take any appropriate action.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Amanda Gress, seconded by Laura Longnecker that the Board of Education approves to hire Cheri Burris and Sue Hillen as a Substitute Bus Driver.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Hannah Nelson, seconded by Amanda Gress that the Board of Education approves to hire Karen Baalman as the Calhoun High School Secretary.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
A motion was made by Laura Longnecker, seconded by Amanda Gress that the Board of Education approves to hire Linda Webster as the Calhoun Elementary Custodian.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
A motion was tabled to employ Lance Sibley as the Volunteer CJHS & CHS trap Coach.
A motion was made by Laura Longnecker, seconded by Amanda Gress that the Board of Education approves to employ Nick Wyatt as the Asst. Baseball Coach for the 2022-23 school year.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
Informational Items:
a. February 20 – No School, President’s Day
b. February 21 – School Board Meeting
c. Correspondence
With no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Laura Longnecker, seconded by Hannah Nelson that the Board of Education adjourns the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
Board polled:
Baalman – absent Longnecker – yes
Fraley – yes Nelson – yes
Gress – yes Sagez – absent
Hagen – absent
Motion carries.
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