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Canton Union School District 66 Board met Jan. 22.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Canton Union School District #66 was held in the Boardroom at the Administration Building, 20 West Walnut Street, Canton, Illinois on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, beginning at 7:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER (Please silence cell phones)

Board Secretary Lori Coleman called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Board Room at the Administration Building.

2. ROLL CALL

Board members present and answering roll call were Lori Coleman, Matt Kees, Tom Snowman and Mike Krulac. Board President Leonard Barnard was present via telephone. Board members Ben Bishop and Jane Lewis were absent.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

Board Secretary Coleman led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

There were no amendments to the agenda.

5. GOOD NEWS ITEMS

A. Recognition of the Ingersoll Middle School 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team for their Participation and Fourth Place Finish in the 2019 IESA Class 4A Girls Basketball State Tournament

Coach Parry and Coach Jones were present along with the 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team. The girls were recognized for their hard work and fourth place finish in the 2019 IESA Class 4A Girls Basketball State Tournament. Coach Parry mentioned these girls put in a lot of work both before and after school to accomplish this fourth place finish. On behalf of the Board of Education, Coach Parry presented each player with a certificate.

B. Recognition of Contributors to the Little Giants’ Care Closet and Food Pantry

The board thanked the many contributors who have made donations of any kind to the Little Giants’ Care Closet and Food Pantry.

C. Additional Good News Items

There were no additional Good News Items mentioned.

6. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE REQUESTS TO ADDRESS BOARD OF EDUCATION

In recognition of audience requests to address the Board of Education, J.C. Kibby who is a representative from the Natural Resource Defense Council, spoke and presented information about the Clean Energy Jobs Act in Illinois. Mr. Kibby spoke about the trend in Illinois and nationwide of the decline in coal production, the transition from coal to clean energy and how this will impact communities and workers within those communities. Mr. Kibby discussed a legislation bill that will support workers who have been displaced by coal plants that have closed, tax credits for renewable energy programs and how the support within this bill will be paid for by the profits from coal companies. The board thanked Mr. Kibby for his presentation.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Consider approval of all items noted (*) as included on the Consent Agenda

Assistant Superintendent Tad DeRenzy provided a financial update on fund accounts and mentioned the Ingersoll Trust Fund saw over 30% increase.

Board member Krulac moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Snowman seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Krulac, Snowman, Kees and Coleman. Motion carried.

8. * MINUTES

A. Minutes of the Special Board Meeting, December 10, 2019

B. Minutes of the Closed Session, December 10, 2019

C. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting, December 16, 2019

D. Minutes of the Closed Session, December 16, 2019

E. Minutes of the Special Board Meeting, December 22, 2019

F. Minutes of the Special Board Meeting Closed Session, December 22, 2019

The minutes of the following board meetings were approved as presented under the Consent Agenda: Special Board Meeting and Closed Session on December 10, 2019, Regular Board Meeting and Closed Session on December 16, 2019 and Special Board Meeting and Closed Session on December 22, 2019.

9. * FINANCIAL ACTIVITY

A. Consider Payment of Bills and Payroll

The January bills and payroll were approved as presented under the Consent Agenda.

B. Treasurer's Report

The December Treasurer’s Report was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda.

C. Quarterly Reports on School Activity Accounts

The Quarterly Reports on School Activity Accounts were approved as presented under the Consent Agenda.

10. * PERSONNEL

A. Retirements/Leaves/Resignations

1. Retirement of Judy Mayhew, Paraprofessional, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective February 17, 2020

2. Medical Leave of Absence, Certified Staff Member, For the Remainder of the 2019-2020 School Year

3. Family Medical Leave Act, Non-Certified Staff Member, Effective Beginning Approximately February 22, 2020 for Six Weeks

4. Resignation of Angela Oest, Paraprofessional, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective January 16, 2020

5. Resignation of Kendyll Breweur, Paraprofessional, Canton High School, Effective January 31, 2020

6. Resignation of Marianne Herrin, Paraprofessional, Canton High School, Effective January 31, 2020

7. Resignation of Dustyn Hart, 8th Grade Science Teacher, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective January 10, 2020

The retirement of Judy Mayhew, Paraprofessional, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective February 17, 2020; the medical leave of absence, Certified Staff Member, For the Remainder of the 2019-2020 School Year; Family Medical Leave Act, Non-Certified Staff Member, Effective Beginning Approximately February 22, 2020 for Six Weeks; resignation of Angela Oest, Paraprofessional, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective January 16, 2020; resignation of Kendyll Breweur, Paraprofessional, Canton High School, Effective January 31, 2020; resignation of Marianne Herrin, Paraprofessional, Canton High School, Effective January 31, 2020 and resignation of Dustyn Hart, 8th Grade Science Teacher, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective January 10, 2020 were approved as presented under the Consent Agenda.

B. Employment

1. Employment of Brandi Barnes, Paraprofessional, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Beginning February 3, 2020 (Pending Background Check and Required Paperwork)

The employment of Brandi Barnes, Paraprofessional, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Beginning February 3, 2020 (Pending Background Check and Required Paperwork) was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda.

C. Transfers

1. Transfer of John Harbaugh from Custodial Runner to Custodian at Canton High School, Effective Beginning February 3, 2020

The transfer of John Harbaugh from Custodial Runner to Custodian at Canton High School, Effective Beginning February 3, 2020 was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda.

D. Extracurricular

1. Retirement of Kent A. McDowell, High School Football Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately

2. Resignation of Justin Miller, Assistant Varsity Girls Track Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately

3. Employment of Chancy Whittington, Assistant Varsity Girls Track Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately

4. Approval of Additional Volunteer Athletic Coaches, Jason Coulter, Wyatt Mason and Drake Strode, for the 2019-2020 School Year, Effective Immediately (Pending Background Check and Required Paperwork)

5. Employment of Christy Semande, Anime Club Sponsor, Canton High School, Effective the 2019-2020 School Year

6. Resignation of Dustyn Hart, Assistant Cross Country Coach, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective January 10, 2020

7. Resignation of Dustyn Hart, Assistant Track Coach, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective January 10, 2020

8. Resignation of Lisa Brant, Canton High School Dance Team Coach, Canton High School, Effective at the End of the 2019-2020 Season

The retirement of Kent A. McDowell, High School Football Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately; resignation of Justin Miller, Assistant Varsity Girls Track Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately; employment of Chancy Whittington, Assistant Varsity Girls Track Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately; approval of additional volunteer athletic coaches, Jason Coulter, Wyatt Mason and Drake Strode, for the 2019-2020 School Year, Effective Immediately (Pending Background Check and Required Paperwork); employment of Christy Semande, Anime Club Sponsor, Canton High School, Effective the 2019-2020 School Year; resignation of Dustyn Hart, Assistant Cross Country Coach, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective January 10, 2020; resignation of Dustyn Hart, Assistant Track Coach, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective January 10, 2020 and resignation of Lisa Brant, Canton High School Dance Team Coach, Canton High School, Effective at the End of the 2019-2020 Season was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda.

11. ACTION ITEMS

A. *Consider Approval of Destruction of Audio Recording of Board Meeting Closed Session Held on June 25, 2018

The board approved the destruction of audio recording of the board meeting closed session held on June 25, 2018 as presented under the Consent Agenda.

B. *Consider Approval of Revised Board Policies - 2nd Reading

1. *Press Plus Packet 102 - Revisions

2:20, Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification 2:70, Vacancies on the School Board - Filling Vacancies

2:100, Board Member Conflict of Interest

2:105, Ethics and Gift Ban

2:110, Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers 2:200, Types of School Board Meetings

2:220, School Board Meeting Procedure

2:250, Access to District Public Records

2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure

3:50, Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent 

4:15, Identity Protection

4:30, Revenue and Investments

4:40, Incurring Debt

4:60, Purchases and Contracts

4:80, Accounting and Audits

4:110, Transportation

4:140, Waiver of Student Fees

4:150, Facility Management and Building Programs

4:170, Safety

4:175, Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications

4:190, Targeted School Violence Prevention Program

5:10, Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment

5:20, Workplace Harassment Prohibited

5:30, Hiring Process and Criteria

5:50, Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition (RENAMED)

5:90, Abused and Neglected Child Reporting

5:100, Staff Development Program

5:120, Employee Ethics; Conduct; and Conflict of Interest

5:125, Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct

5:150, Personnel Records

5:190, Teacher Qualifications

5:200, Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal

5:220, Substitute Teachers

5:250, Leaves of Absence

5:260, Student Teachers

5:285, Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers

5:290, Employment Termination and Suspensions

5:330, Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves

6:15, School Accountability

6:20, School Year Calendar and Day

6:60, Curriculum Content

6:65, Student Social and Emotional Development

6:150, Home and Hospital Instruction

6:180, Extended Instructional Programs

6:210, Instructional Materials

6:270, Guidance and Counseling Program

6:300, Graduation Requirements

6:310, High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students

6:320, High School Credit for Proficiency

7:20, Harassment of Students Prohibited

7:150, Agency and Police Interviews

7:180, Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment

7:190, Student Behavior

7:200, Suspension Procedures

7:270, Administering Medicines to Students

7:290, Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention

7:340, Student Records

8:30, Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

The board approved the revised board policies in the Press Plus Packet 102 as presented under the Consent Agenda.

C. *Freedom of Information Act Request from Jay Cantwell, Received December 26, 2019

The board approved the Freedom of Information Act Request from Jay Cantwell that was received on December 26, 2019 as presented under the Consent Agenda.

D. *Consider Approval to Authorize Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent to begin FY21 Budget

The board gave authorization to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent to begin the FY21 Budget as presented under the Consent Agenda.

E. *Consider Approval of the Renewal of the Life Safety Bond for Paula Arrenholz for the Policy Period of January 18, 2020 through January 18, 2021

The board approved the renewal of the Life Safety Bond for Paula Arrenholz for the Policy Period of January 18, 2020 through January 18, 2021 as presented under the Consent Agenda.

F. Consider Approval of the Canton Union School District 66 Risk Management Plan for FY21

Assistant Superintendent Tad DeRenzy commented that there were changes made to the Risk Management Plan and some items were added as per recommendation of Whitt Law.

Board member Kees moved to approve the Canton Union School District 66 Risk Management Plan for FY21. Krulac seconded. Voting yes by roll call were Kees, Krulac, Coleman and Snowman. Motion carried.

G. Consider Approval of Fuel Bid from Lozier Oil Company at the Rate of: Gasoline for $1.70815 per Gallon and Diesel Fuel #2 for $2.0355 per Gallon

Board member Kees moved to approve the fuel bid from Lozier Oil Company at the rate of: gasoline for $1.70815 per gallon and diesel fuel #2 for $2.0355 per gallon. Snowman seconded. Voting yes by roll call were Kees, Snowman, Coleman and Krulac. Motion carried.

H. Consider Approval of the Resignation of Mike Lindy, Principal, Canton High School, Effective June 30, 2020

Board member Kees moved to approve the resignation of Mike Lindy, Principal, Canton High School, Effective June 30, 2020. Snowman seconded. Voting yes by roll call were Kees, Snowman, Coleman and Krulac. Motion carried.

I. Consider Approval to Proceed with Application for a $50,000 Maintenance Grant for the Replacement of Exterior Doors at Eastview and Westview Elementary Schools

Board member Kees moved to approve proceeding with the application for a $50,000 maintenance grant for the replacement of exterior doors at Eastview and Westview Elementary Schools. Krulac seconded. Voting yes by roll call were Kees, Krulac, Coleman and Snowman. Motion carried.

J. Consider Approval of Health/Life Safety Amendment for Removal and Replacement of Exterior Doors at Eastview and Westview Elementary Schools

Board member Kees moved to approve the Health/Life Safety amendment for removal and replacement of exterior doors at Eastview and Westview Elementary Schools. Snowman seconded. Voting yes by roll call were Kees, Snowman, Coleman and Krulac. Motion carried.

K. Consider Approval of Health/Life Safety Amendment to Change the Cost of the Westview Elementary School Boiler Replacement

Board member Snowman moved to approve the Health/Life Safety Amendment to change the cost of the Westview Elementary School boiler replacement. Krulac seconded. Voting yes by roll call were Snowman, Krulac, Coleman and Kees. Motion carried.

12. REPORTS

A. District #66 Metrics Report

There were no questions or concerns regarding the District Metrics Report that was provided to the board.

13. DISCUSSION ITEMS

A. Potential New Teacher Education Course and CTE Work Study Program at Canton High School

Assistant Superintendent Tad DeRenzy spoke about potentially adding a Teacher Education Course and CTE Work Study Program at Canton High School next school year which would result in the addition of another teacher at the high school.

14. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. January 2020 Building Reports

Board Secretary Coleman thanked the building principals for their January building reports.

B. Distribution Percentages from County School Facilities Tax

The distribution percentages from the County School Facilities Tax were discussed and it was mentioned that the percentages were comparable to last year.

C. IASB Western Division Dinner Meeting, March 31, 2020, Canton High School

Superintendent Sivertsen stated that Hy-Vee will be catering the dinner meeting at the high school; however, students in Ms. Trotter’s classes would be making salads, desserts and serving. Mr. Militello’s students will also be performing after the dinner.

15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

A. Yearly Planning Calendar

The yearly planning calendar is on track. Building principals have been gathering benchmark data and they should have an update at the next board meeting.

16. CLOSED SESSION

A. Discussion of Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed for Semi-Annual Review as Mandated by Section 20.06 [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)]

B. Discuss Student Disciplinary Matters and/or Educational Matters Relating to Individual Students [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) and (10)]

Board member Snowman moved to enter into closed session to discuss Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed for Semi-Annual Review as Mandated by Section 20.06 [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)] and Student Disciplinary Matters and/or Educational Matters Relating to Individual Students [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) and (10)]. Krulac seconded. Voting yes by roll call were Krulac, Snowman, Kees and Coleman. Motion carried.

The board entered into closed session at 7:35 PM. The board returned to open session at 8:06 PM.

17. ACTION

A. Consider Maintaining Closed Session Minutes from July 2019 through December 2019 in Confidential Status

Board member Krulac moved to continue with maintaining closed session minutes from July 2019 through December 2019 in confidential status. Snowman seconded. Voting yes by roll call were Krulac, Snowman, Coleman and Kees. Motion carried.

B. Consider Approval of an Agreement in Lieu of Expulsion for Student #2020-F as Discussed in Closed Session

It was moved by Board Member Snowman and seconded by Board Member Krulac that the Agreement in Lieu of Expulsion with the parents of Student #2020-F providing for placement in the McCall Safe School for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year and the 2020-21 school year pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/10-22.6, be approved as discussed by the Board of Education in closed session. Voting yes by roll call were Snowman, Krulac, Kees and Coleman. Motion carried.

18. ADJOURN

Board member Krulac moved to adjourn the regular meeting. Snowman seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Krulac, Snowman, Kees and Coleman. Motion carried.

Board Secretary Coleman declared the regular meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM.

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