Canton Union School District 66 Board met June 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Canton Union School District No. 66 was held in the Library at the Canton High School, located at 1001 N Main Street, Canton, Illinois, on Monday, June 24, 2019.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Board President Leonard Barnard called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Library at the Canton High School.
2. ROLLCALL
Board members present and answering roll call were Leonard Barnard, Ben Bishop, Lori Coleman and Mark Tarter. Board members absent were Matt Kees, Jane Lewis and Tom Snowman.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
President Barnard led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Board President Barnard moved to amend the agenda to include Discussion Item 13-C regarding the purchase of the program Board Books. Recommendation was also made to move Action Item 11-F, Food Allergies to the agenda of the July Board Meeting. Bishop seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Coleman and Tarter. Motion carried.
5. GOOD NEWS ITEMS
A. Recognition of Ingersoll State Archery Team
Board President Barnard and High School Archery Coach Tim Lindsey recognized the Middle School State Archery Team. The following students placed in the State Competition: Parker DeRenzy – 2nd, Easton Orwig – 3rd, Jayce Fesler – 8th, Lauressa Shaw – 4th, Graecee Breweur – 9th, Cooper Nelson – 8th, Rylee Murphy – 7th, and Keighley Watson – 8th. Easton Orwig was also recognized for placing 10th in the Nationals Archery competition out of 2,229 5th grade elementary boys.
B. Recognition of Canton High School State Archery Team
Board President Barnard and High School Archery Coach Tim Lindsey recognized the Canton High School State Archery Team. The following students placed in the State Competition: Kayleen Tarter – 5th, Allysia Vaultonburg – 8th, Phillip Murphy – 8th and Will Ashley – 10th. The team placed 4th in State out of 26 teams.
C. Recognition of Canton High School Math Team State Qualifiers
Board President Barnard and High School Teacher, Kris Dare recognized two students who qualified and participated in the State Math Competition. At the Illinois Regional Math Competition conducted at WIU, Luke Haffner placed first overall in the Alegbra 2 event and Phillip Murphy placed first overall in the PreCalculus event which earned them a spot competing in the Illinois State Math Competition. This was Luke’s first year making it to state competition and Phillip’s second year.
D. Charitable Donation from Richard Herrin, Good Neighbor Charitable Organization
Each year Richard Herrin, Good Neighbor Charitable Organization makes a charitable donation to the school district. In past years, the donation received has been in the amount of $100. This year the donation received was in the amount of $200.
E. Additional Good News Items
Mike Lindy discussed the number of students at Canton High School who were behind in credits needed toward graduation and provided statistics of their progress this 2018- 2019 school year along with projected statistics for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. Mr. Lindy also indicated that the Dual-Credit Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year has a 45% student enrollment increase as compared to the 2018-2019 school year.
6. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE REQUESTS TO ADDRESS BOARD OF EDUCATION
Calista Buban presented an audience request to address the Board of Education regarding the discussion of Attendance Centers. Mrs. Buban requested the Board to push the voting of the Attendance Center Model off until next year. Mrs. Buban also expressed the need for more information to be provided to the community, requested more solid information regarding this model to be provided and allow more time for the community to reflect on this proposal.
7. CONSENT AGENDA – CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS NOTED (*) AS INCLUDED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA
Board member Coleman moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Bishop seconded. Voting yes by roll call was board members Tarter and Barnard. Motion carried.
8. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting, May 20, 2019
B. Minutes of the Closed Session, May, 20, 2019
The minutes of the Regular Board Meeting, May 20, 2019; minutes of the Closed Session on May 20, 2019 were approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)
9. FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
A. Consider Payment of Bills and Payroll
The June 2019 bills and payroll were approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)
B. Treasurer’s Report
The May 2019 Treasurer’s Report was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)
10. PERSONNEL
A. Retirements/Leaves/ Resignations
1. Resignation, Adam Colgan, Technology Specialist, Canton High School, Effective, July 26th, 2019 (Board Enclosure)
2. Retirement, Stacey Murphy, Teacher, Canton High School, Effective at the end of the 2022-2023 School Year (Board Enclosure)
3. Medical Leave of Absence, Licensed Staff member, For 8-weeks beginning approximately September 24th, 2019 (Board Enclosure)
The Resignation of Adam Colgan, Technology Specialist, Canton High School, Effective, July 26th, 2019, Retirement of Stacey Murphy, Teacher, Canton High School, Effective at the end of the 2022-2023 School Year and Medical Leave of Absence, Licensed Staff member, For 8-weeks beginning approximately September 24th, 2019 was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)
B. Employment
1. Employment, Becky Bender, Part Time Secretary, Lincoln Elementary School, Effective May 23, 2019 (Board Enclosure)
2. Employment, Jade Thornley, 6th Grade Special Education Teacher, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective 2019-2020 School Year, (Pending proper licensure/endorsements and required paperwork & background check) (Board Enclosure)
3. Employment, Dan Workman, Technology Specialist, District, Effective June 21, 2019, (Pending proper licensure/endorsements and required paperwork & background check) (Board Enclosure) st
4. Employment, Kylee Bales, 1 Grade Teacher, Eastview Elementary School, Effective 2019-2020 School Year, (Pending proper licensure/endorsements and required paperwork & background check) (Board Enclosure)
The Employment of Becky Bender, Part Time Secretary, Lincoln Elementary School, Effective May 23, 2019, Employment of Jade Thornley, 6th Grade Special Education Teacher, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective 2019-2020 School Year, Employment of Dan Workman, Technology Specialist, District, Effective June 21, 2019, and Employment of Kylee Bales, 1st Grade Teacher, Eastview Elementary School, Effective 2019-2020 School Year was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)
C. Transfers
1. Transfer of Miranda Clardy from First Grade Teacher at Eastview Elementary School to Third Grade Teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, Effective Beginning the 2019-2020 School Year (Board Enclosure)
2. Transfer of Kendall Malmberg from Special Education Teacher at Canton High School to Special Education Teacher at Eastview Elementary School, Effective Beginning the 2019-2020 School Year (Board Enclosure)
3. Transfer of Zachary Crawford from 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Ingersoll Middle School to History Teacher at Canton High School, Effective Beginning the 2019-2020 School Year (Board Enclosure)
The Transfer of Miranda Clardy from First Grade Teacher at Eastview Elementary School to Third Grade Teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, Effective Beginning the 2019-2020 School Year, Transfer of Kendall Malmberg from Special Education Teacher at Canton High School to Special Education Teacher at Eastview Elementary School, Effective Beginning the 2019-2020 School Year, and Transfer of Zachary Crawford from 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Ingersoll Middle School to History Teacher at Canton High School, Effective Beginning the 2019- 2020 School Year was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)
D. Extracurricular
1. Resignation, Kayla Peters, 7th Grade Volleyball Coach, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Immediately (Board Enclosure)
2. Resignation, Ryan Mayhew, 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Immediately (Board Enclosure)
3. Resignation, Ryan Mayhew, 7th and 8th Grade Boys Assistant Track Coach, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Immediately (Board Enclosure)
4. Resignation, Dustyn Hart, 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Immediately (Board Enclosure)
5. Employment, Tyler Christiansen, Girls Head Golf Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately (Board Enclosure)
6. Employment, Brett Dailey, Assistant Cross Country Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately, (Pending required paperwork & background check) (Board Enclosure)
7. Employment, Melanie Turgeon, JV Girls Soccer Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately (Board Enclosure)
8. Employment, Melanie Turgeon, JV Boys Soccer Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately (Board Enclosure)
9. Employment, Amy Smith, Assistant Sophomore Girls Basketball, Canton High School, Effective Immediately (Pending required paperwork & background check) (Board Enclosure)
10. Employment, Charlie Blanchard, IMS Yearbook Sponsor, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective August 2019 (Board Enclosure)
The Resignation of Kayla Peters, 7th Grade Volleyball Coach, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Immediately, Resignation of Ryan Mayhew, 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Immediately, Resignation of Ryan Mayhew, 7th and 8th Grade Boys Assistant Track Coach, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Immediately, Resignation of Dustyn Hart, 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Immediately , Employment of Tyler Christiansen, Girls Head Golf Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately , Employment of Brett Dailey, Assistant Cross Country Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately, Employment of Melanie Turgeon, JV Girls Soccer Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately, Employment of Melanie Turgeon, JV Boys Soccer Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately, Employment of Amy Smith, Assistant Sophomore Girls Basketball, Canton High School, Effective Immediately and Employment of Charlie Blanchard, IMS Yearbook Sponsor, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective August 2019 was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)
11. ACTION
A. Consider Approval of Destruction of Audio Recording of Board Meeting Closed Session Held on November 20, 2017
The Board gave approval for destruction of the audio recording of the board meeting closed session held on November 20, 2017 as presented under the Consent Agenda.
B. Consider Approval of Employment Contract for Cassie Nelson, Dean of Students, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Beginning July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020
Board member Bishop moved to approve the employment contact for Cassie Nelson, Dean of Students, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Beginning July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Coleman seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Tarter and Barnard. Motion Carried. (On File)
C. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing a Loan Not to Exceed $500,000 from Working Cash Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund
Board member Tarter moved to approve the Resolution Authorizing a Loan Not to Exceed $500,000 from Working Cash Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund. Bishop seconded. Voting by roll call were board members Barnard and Coleman. Motion Carried. (On File)
D. Consider Approval of the Consolidated District Plan
Board member Coleman moved to approve the Consolidated District Plan. Bishop seconded. Voting by roll call were board members Tarter and Barnard. Motion Carried.
E. Consider Approval of Contract for Press Box Naming Rights
Board member Coleman moved to approve the Contract for Press Box Naming Rights. Tarter seconded. Voting by roll call were board members Barnard and Bishop. Motion Carried.
F. Food Allergies
Recommendation was made to move this agenda item to the agenda of the July board meeting.
12. REPORTS
A. District #66 Metrics Report
There were no questions or concerns on the District Metrics Report provided to the Board in their board packet.
13. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Set a Buildings and Grounds Meeting to Discuss Alice Ingersoll Gym
Board President Barnard will set a meeting time for the discussion of Alice Ingersoll Gym.
B. Sponsorships at Canton High School Stadium
The board agreed to allow banner sponsorship from local establishments at the Canton High School Stadium with the agreement that there is no promotion of alcohol use. This banner sponsorship will help support the Athletic Program at Canton High School.
C. Board Books Program
Board Books is a web based board packet program and is a recommended program by the Illinois Association of School Boards. The cost of this program is $2000 per year and the use of this program would save the district between $5000 and $6000 per year. The district will proceed with the purchase of this program.
14. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. June 2019 Building Reports
The June 2019 Building Reports were provided to the Board in the board meeting packet and there were no additional questions or concerns.
B. School Improvement Plan Goal Updates
Mr. Sivertsen reported that all of the District Goals in the SIP Plans were met and all of the Building Goals were accomplished as well. Specific goals as outlined in the provided SIP Goal updates were discussed.
C. End of Year Enrollment
The end of year district enrollment is down by eleven students from the beginning of the year to the end as noted in the End of Year Enrollment report. Mr. Sivertsen discussed the declining of student enrollment is a trend throughout the State of Illinois.
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. Yearly Planning Calendar
There were no items presented for inclusion of the Yearly Planning Calendar.
16. CLOSED SESSION
A. Discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the district – [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)] and Discuss Student Disciplinary Matters and/or Educational Matters Relating to Individual Students [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) and (10)].
Board member Bishop moved to enter closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the district – [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)] and Discuss Student Disciplinary Matters and/or Educational Matters Relating to Individual Students [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) and (10)]. Board member Tarter seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Coleman and Barnard. Motion Carried.
The Board entered closed session at 7:47 PM. The Board returned to open session at 8:02 PM.
17. ACTION
A. Consider Approval of an Agreement in Lieu of Expulsion for Student #2019-C as Discussed in Closed Session
As discussed in closed session the Board of Education approved the Agreement in Lieu of Expulsion for Student #2019-C.
18. ADJOURN
Board member Bishop moved to return to open session. Board member Tarter seconded. Voting by roll call were board members Barnard and Coleman. Motion carried.
Board member Bishop declared the regular meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM. Board member Tarter seconded. Voting by roll call were board members Coleman and Barnard. Motion carried.
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