West Central Reporter

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Jan. 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 President Luke Burling.

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

Administrative Reports:

Dr. Day: Gave a presentation from the state school board. The power point presentation was provided in the board packet. Dr. Day also gave updates that the external doors at both schools have been rekeyed, the chair lift company will be coming on January 20th to take measurements and the install will occur over the summer. Discussions have occurred of student medical needs and if the level of need would require a school nurse.

Mrs. Jacoby had a board report included in the board packet.

Mrs. Bockenfeld had a board report included in the board packet.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/phone; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

Parking Lot behind the school is complete. All positive feedback from the primary staff.

Dr. Day and other county superintendents are going to make a draft for their respective school boards to review of the 2026-2027 school calendars.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to enter into executive session at 8:08 p.m. for the reasons listed on the agenda. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/phone; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Nelson to exit executive session at 9:07 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/phone; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Darbyshire to approve Dianna Willdrick as assistant cook. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/abstain; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/phone; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Mr. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Nelson to approve John Edris as part time maintenance director at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/phone; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Fitch and seconded by Mr. Murphy to approve the 2025-2026 school calendar. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/phone; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Dickerson to recognize and approve Jennifer White’s resignation letter for retirement at the end of the 2027-2028 school year. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/phone; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Nelson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/phone; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y-6_0AtC3TeKwk2BbSXC_g1H2bWgDNIu/view