West Central Reporter

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

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: Sean Dickerson/present; Derrick Nelson/present; Stephanie Fitch/present; Jacob Murphy/present; Luke Burling/present; Linda Housewright/present; Dillon Darbyshire/present.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Additional Agenda Items: There were no additional agenda items.

Individuals wishing to address the Board: Drew Dickerson raised a concern regarding his daughter that he felt had not been dealt with adequately.

Administrative Reports:

Mr. Day noted that the amended budget is done and will be on the May agenda. Mrs. Jacoby commented on state and district-wide testing.

Mr. VanCamp added to his board report that Amy Shirey had collected data regarding ESL students.

It was moved by Mr. Murphy and seconded by Mrs. Fitch to approve the consent agenda as presented, with “G” being omitted. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

Discussion Items: The proposed 2024-25 Fee Schedule was discussed and will be an action item in May.

Mr. Day commented on the Eviction Notice that deals with Illini West and the use of the building.

It was moved by Mrs. Fitch and seconded by Mrs. Housewright to approve the contract with Matt Martin Consulting as presented, at the cost of $600.00 per month. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mrs. Housewright to enter into executive session at 7:16 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to exit executive session at 11:55 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to approve Sarah Amschler as elementary teacher at the certified contract rate, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, pending successful completion of her certified teaching credentials. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Darbyshire to approve Amber Parrish as elementary teacher at the certified contract rate, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, pending successful completion of her certified teaching credentials. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Nelson to approve Allison Baumann as elementary teacher at the certified contract rate, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, pending successful completion of her certified teaching credentials. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Nelson to approve the summer employment of Jacob Rowland, Jennifer Lambert, Thomas Johnson and Jade Washburn at the summer custodian contract rate of $14.76 per hour. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to approve the resignation of Cynthia Smith as District Secretary and Food Service Director, effective April 30, 2024. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to modify and approve discipline and assess a 10-day unpaid suspension to Danielle White for violating Board Policy 5:120 and 5:90, starting 4/18/24 and ending 5/1/24, with return date of 5/2/24. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/no; Mr. Murphy/no; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/no; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 4-3.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Darbyshire to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 a.m. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

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