West Central Reporter

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met April 23.

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 7:08 p.m. by President Luke Burling.

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

Administrative Reports:

Dr. Day updated the board on current grants he is working on and the numerous IEP meetings he has been attending. New projects that were covered were installation of new white boards over the summer and the potential of upgrading the districts phone system. Dr. Day will get a quote on a new phone system from Matt Martin to present to the board in May.

Dr. Day invited Mrs. Toubekis, Mrs. Bavery and Mrs. Baumann to discuss curriculum with the school board. They highlighted the curriculum mapping they are currently working on to find the gaps that need to be filled. New curriculum options are being discussed.

Mrs. Bockenfeld had a board report included in the board packet. Mrs. Bockenfeld highlighted the success of the Hickenbottom Relays that took place on the Illini West track, it was a great event for all students that participated. She also discussed the continued work on the student handbook and the new schedule for the Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year.

It was moved by Mr. Darbyshire and seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Jackson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

Discussion Items:

TIF Presentation - Steve Klein, Mayor Nightengale and Amy Graham were in attendance to present and answer questions on the TIF district. The TIF was formed in 2007 and is currently looking for votes to extend.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Jackson to enter into executive session at 10:08 p.m. for the reasons listed on the agenda. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Jackson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

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It was moved by Mr. Burling and seconded by Mr. Murphy to exit executive session at 11:05 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Jackson/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 hire Allison Baumann in pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/24-11. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Jackson/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 Mrs. Housewright to hire Sarah Amschler in pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/24-11. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Jackson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Fitch and seconded by Mr. Murphy to hire Amber Parrish in pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/24-11. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Jackson/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 Mrs. Fitch to hire Kaley Kite in pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/24-11. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Jackson/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. Murphy to hire Nathan Patrick as a bus driver. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Jackson/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. Jackson to recognize and approve the resignation of Lacey Pence. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Jackson/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. Jackson and seconded by Mrs. Fitch to recognize and approve the resignation of Paytanne Tripp. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Jackson/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. Murphy to recognize and approve the resignation of Dianna Wildrick. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/abstain; Mr. Jackson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Mr. Dickerson and seconded by Mr. Murphy to approve the consolidated district plan. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Jackson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Fitch and seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve the shared music teacher agreement with the Illini West High School District #307. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes Mr. Jackson/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. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Darbyshire to approve the 2025 – 2026 school fees. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes Mr. Jackson/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. Jackson and seconded by Mrs. Housewright to table the first reading of the 2025-2026 student handbook. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes Mr. Jackson/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 Mrs. Housewright to adjourn the meeting at 11:12 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Dickerson/yes; Mr. Jackson/yes; Mrs. Fitch/yes; Mr. Murphy/yes; Mr. Burling/yes; Mrs. Housewright/yes; Mr. Darbyshire/yes. Motion carried 7-0.

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