West Central Reporter

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Dec. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Truth in Taxation Hearing

The Truth in Taxation hearing 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: Jacob Murphy/present; Luke Burling/present. Linda Housewright/present; Dillon Darbyshire/absent; Sean Dickerson/present; Derrick Nelson/present; Stephanie Fitch/present.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Review of proposed tax levy – There were no additional comments or visitors wishing to address the board regarding the proposed tax levy.

There were no additional agenda items.

It was moved by Mrs. Fitch and seconded by Mrs. Housewright to approve the recommended levy. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/yes; Luke Burling/yes; Linda Housewright/yes; Dillon Darbyshire/yes; Sean Dickerson/yes; Derrick Nelson/yes; Stephanie Fitch/yes. Motion carried 7-0

It was moved by Mrs. Fitch and seconded by Mr. Murphy to adjourn the truth in taxation meeting at 7:09 p.m. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/yes; Luke Burling/yes; Linda Housewright/yes; Dillon Darbyshire/yes; Sean Dickerson/yes; Derrick Nelson/yes; Stephanie Fitch/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

Regular Meeting

The regular meeting of the Carthage E.S.D. #317 Board of Education was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Board President Luke Burling.

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

There were no additional agenda items.

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

Administrative Reports – Dr. Day had a report included in the board packet. He answered questions regarding the Press Plus Policy Manual Customization that was on the agenda as an action item.

Mrs. Jacoby wanted to highlight how well the 3rd grade shopping trip went using the donations from the art show. All items purchased were being donated to families in need this holiday season. They had enough funds left to treat the entire primary school to a pizza party. Mrs. Jacoby also told the board about the letters second grade wrote to Santa that were published in the paper.

Mrs. Boceknfeld had a report included in the board packet. She highlighted they had received test scores back from STAR assessments and many students had improved. These students were presented with awards to recognize their progress. Some topics that are being discussed at the middle school is a new schedule for next school year as well as any changes to the current handbook.

It was moved by Mrs. Fitch and seconded by Mrs. Housewright to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/yes; Luke Burling/yes; Linda Housewright/yes; Dillon Darbyshire/yes; Sean Dickerson/yes; Derrick Nelson/yes; Stephanie Fitch/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

Calendar/30-day notice for IW/Carthage plan – Regional Superintendent John Meixner was in attendance to answer questions. He stated that the current law would have to be changed for the IW district to dissolve and Carthage to return to K-12 district. There is

currently no bargaining power with the state or any funding available. This topic will continue to be discussed.

Chair lift at the middle school – the chair lift replacement will be partially covered by the new maintenance grant. Dr. Day will be calling to make an appointment to get the replacement scheduled.

New keys for the district – the new keys will be covered by the maintenance grant and will be ready to install in January.

It was moved by Mr. Murphy and seconded by Mrs. Housewright to enter into executive session at 8:11 p.m. for the reasons listed on the agenda. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/yes; Luke Burling/yes; Linda Housewright/yes; Dillon Darbyshire/yes; Sean Dickerson/yes; Derrick Nelson/yes; Stephanie Fitch/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to exit executive session at 8:54 p.m. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/yes; Luke Burling/yes; Linda Housewright/yes; Dillon Darbyshire/yes; Sean Dickerson/yes; Derrick Nelson/yes; Stephanie Fitch/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Fitch and seconded by Mrs. Housewright to approve new cameras, new door and lock at the district office not to exceed $15,000.00. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/yes; Luke Burling/yes; Linda Housewright/yes; Dillon Darbyshire/yes; Sean Dickerson/yes; Derrick Nelson/yes; Stephanie Fitch/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Burling and seconded by Mr. Darbyshire to vote on the funding request from IW for a total of $105,000.00 for parking lot and track repair. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/no; Luke Burling/no; Linda Housewright/no; Dillon Darbyshire/no; Sean Dickerson/no; Derrick Nelson/no; Stephanie Fitch/no. Motion carried 0-7.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to approve Ingrid Bruns for part-time cook. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/yes; Luke Burling/yes; Linda Housewright/yes; Dillon Darbyshire/yes; Sean Dickerson/yes; Derrick Nelson/yes; Stephanie Fitch/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Housewright and seconded by Mrs. Fitch to approve Press Plus Policy Manual Customization for the amount of $5,500.00. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/yes; Luke Burling/yes; Linda Housewright/yes; Dillon Darbyshire/yes; Sean Dickerson/yes; Derrick Nelson/yes; Stephanie Fitch/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Murphy to approve Roger Duffy as a part-time custodian. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/yes; Luke Burling/yes; Linda Housewright/yes; Dillon Darbyshire/yes; Sean Dickerson/yes; Derrick Nelson/yes; Stephanie Fitch/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Fitch and seconded by Mrs. Housewright to approve Kim Barr as a part-time custodian. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/yes; Luke Burling/yes; Linda Housewright/yes; Dillon Darbyshire/yes; Sean Dickerson/yes; Derrick Nelson/yes; Stephanie Fitch/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Fitch and seconded by Mrs. Housewright to approve Denver French as part-time kitchen helper/custodian. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/yes; Luke Burling/yes; Linda Housewright/yes; Dillon Darbyshire/yes; Sean Dickerson/yes; Derrick Nelson/yes; Stephanie Fitch/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Fitch and seconded by Mrs. Housewright to approve to adopt a resolution to support Vision 2030. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/yes; Luke Burling/yes; Linda Housewright/yes; Dillon Darbyshire/yes; Sean Dickerson/yes; Derrick Nelson/yes; Stephanie Fitch/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

There was no motion made to approve the resolution for the county-wide facility 1% sales tax.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Burling to approve Ryan Kohl for a part-time bus driver. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/yes; Luke Burling/yes; Linda

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Housewright/yes; Dillon Darbyshire/yes; Sean Dickerson/yes; Derrick Nelson/yes; Stephanie Fitch/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Roll Call: Jacob Murphy/yes; Luke Burling/yes; Linda Housewright/yes; Dillon Darbyshire/yes; Sean Dickerson/yes; Derrick Nelson/yes; Stephanie Fitch/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

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