Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Feb. 15.
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 President Luke Burling.
Roll call: Drew Dickerson/present; Jason Gunning/absent; Amy Graham/present; Jacob Murphy/present; Luke Burling/present; Robert Menn/present; Dillon Darbyshire/present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mrs. Toubekis and students from her class presented information to the board regarding their recent fundraising effort to raise money to sponsor a sea turtle.
There were no additional agenda items to be added.
There were no individuals present wishing to speak on stated agenda items.
Administrative Reports:
Mr. Day discussed the short and long-term goals that were given to him by the board members, which included: more support for ELL students, facilities and academic standards. Mr. Day has applied for and received money from a grant to send a teacher for ESL training.
Mrs. Jacoby: Absent / supervising a ball game.
Mr. Scott: Absent
It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/absent; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Darbyshire to approve an increase for the Imprest Account fixed balance amount from $3,000 to $4,000. Roll call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/absent; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Murphy to approve the 2023-2024 school calendar as presented. Roll call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/absent; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the agreement for professional services with BLDD to perform a study regarding construction of a K-8 facility, with an estimated maximum fee of $25,000. Roll call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/absent; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the purchase of a Hobart AM16 Dishwasher for the middle school, at the cost of $16,451.50 as presented. Roll call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/absent; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Murphy exited the meeting at 8:37 pm.
It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to enter into executive session at 8:38 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel and negotiations. Roll call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/absent; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/absent; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to exit executive session at 9:26 p.m. Roll call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/absent; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/absent; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Burling to approve the termination of Lauren Gronewold from all coaching duties effective immediately, and Superintendent Dustin Day will assume all coaching duties for the remainder of volleyball grades 5th and 6th season. Roll call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/absent; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr.
Murphy/absent; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Darbyshire to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Roll call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Gunning/absent; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Murphy/absent; Mr. Burling/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 5-0.
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