Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board met April 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Roll Call:
President Ken Miller called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. in the Coal City Community Unit School District #1 District Office Board Room. In attendance were Board members Robert Bianchetta, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Chuck Lander and Ken Miller. Board member Quint Harmon was not in attendance. Superintendent Kent Bugg, CSBO Jason Smith, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Tammy Elledge, Director of Special Populations Sandy Rakes, Board Secretary Karen Vota, and member of the press Ann Gill were also in attendance.
Pledge Of Allegiance:
President Miller led the Board of Education and others present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Miller welcomed those in attendance.
Notices And Communications:
1. Principal Spencer organized the Board presentation for April. TAG students in Mrs. Hamilton's class operate the Elementary School Store every other week. With a little assistance from Mrs. Hamilton, the students decide what supplies are in demand, help order them, figure retail price, and work at the store. Other members of Mrs. Hamilton's class help with the store as well by advertising on the intercom, acting as customer service representatives, and designing posters for the hallways. What an exciting real-world experience this has proven to be over the past few years. Students Sean Bergin, Keaton Berta, Brody D’Orazio, Maddie Hutchings, Parker Jacovec, AJ Kenney, Maxx Kramer, Logan Natyshok and Josh Whalen were in attendance to share their experiences with running the school store.
2. Middle School wrestling state qualifiers John Housman (4th place finish at 65 lbs), Brandon Widlowski (2nd place finish at 70 lbs), Jacob Piatak, Creide Skubic, Landen Benson, Jack Poyner, Zach Finch (3rd place finish at 90 lbs), Mateo Blessing, Ashton Harvey (4th place finish at 145 lbs) and Zach Kronk were recognized by the Board. The team, coached by Branden Petersen and Chris Carlson, was also recognized by the Board for their 3rd place finish at State.
3. Illinois State Scholars Nick Berta, Carter Copes, Erica Forehand, Jessica Hanley, Madison Lander, Sean Micetich, Sarah Moore, Patrick Slusser, Kaleb Sprietzer, and Beau Wills were recognized by the Board.
Communications From The Floor:
1. In regard to agenda items – none.
2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none.
Approval Of Consent Agenda:
President Miller asked if there were any items that the Board would like to remove from the consent agenda. Board Member Robert Bianchetta asked that the approval of the administrative contract be removed and placed as a discussion item in closed session.
Mr. Lander moved and Mr. Bianchetta seconded to approve the amended consent agenda including:
Minutes; Closed Session Minutes
March 7, 2018 – Regular Meeting; March 7, 2018 – Regular Meeting
Financial Reports:
Activity Fund Reports – February 2018
Treasurer’s Report – February 2018
Monthly Manual Check Report – March 2018
Payroll Report – March 2018
Accounts Payable Report – April 2018
Personnel:
Resignation-
Joe Blunk – Band Director at the Middle School – effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.
Employment – pending satisfactory completion of all state requirements
Brianna Bertolino – Special Education Teacher/Cross Categorical at the Middle School for the 2018-2019 school year. Brianna has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Illinois State University is currently substituting for Katie Muntz in the PATH program at the High School.
Kaitlin Condon – Special Education Teacher/Autism at the Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year. Kaitlin has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Illinois State University. This will be Kaitlin’s fourth year of teaching in the state of Illinois.
Martin Egan – Special Education Teacher/ED at the High School for the 2018-2019 school year. Martin has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Illinois State University. Martin has two years of experience in a private therapeutic day school.
Sarah Southall – Special Education Teacher/ED at the Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year. Sarah has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Illinois State University. This will be Sarah’s third year of teaching in the state of Illinois.
Approval of Leave Requests-
Aimee Wren – Kindergarten Special Education Teacher – Seventeen (17) day paid maternity leave with use of accumulated sick leave in accordance with the Teacher’s Negotiated Agreement, from May 7, 2018 through May 30, 2018 (the end of the 2017-2018 school year).
Extra-Curricular Assignment-
Madrigal Director (18-19) – Shannon D’Agostino
Additional Items – none.
Building Use Requests
Group Building Ins. Date
Joliet Junior College MS Yes 3/26/18-3/28/18
Coal City Baseball ES Yes 3/9/18-3/28/18
Coal City Softball ES Yes 3/1/18-3/29/18
Morris Community YMCA ECC Yes 5/29/18-8/10/18
Roll Call.
Ayes: Chuck Lander, Robert Bianchetta, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion Carried.
Administrators' Reports
A. Early Childhood Center Report
Principal Spencer Reported:
Calendar of Events:
April 3 Classes Resume
April 10 Van Gogh coming back for Spring Pictures
April 11 Early Dismissal/Kindergarten Registration
April 17 PSO Meeting 6:30pm @ IS
April 23-25 ECC Book Fair
April 25 Grandparents Day 3-4pm
Administration:
Bus Misconduct 9
Inappropriate Physical Contact 11
Inappropriate Comment 1
Month in Review/Pupil Personnel:
March 13 PSO Meeting
March 15 1st Grade Concert
Recognition:
Congratulations to Mrs. Kodat, the First Grade Teachers and students on a great First Grade Music Concert.
B. Elementary School Report
Principal Spencer reported:
Calendar of Events:
April 3 Classes Resume
April 5 2nd Grade Music Concert
April 6 Career Fair
April 11 Early Dismissal
April 11 Van Gogh coming back for Spring Pictures
April 12 3rd Grade Music Concert
April 20-24 ECC Book Fair
April 24 Grandparents Day 3-4pm
Administration:
Bus Misconduct 7
Inappropriate Physical Contact 4
Month in Review/Pupil Personnel:
March 13 PSO Meeting
Recognition:
Welcome back Dr. Bennett-Valtman. She returned this month from injuries she suffered before the school year started.
C. Intermediate School Report
Principal Carlson reported:
Calendar of Upcoming Events:
4/3 School Resumes
4/4 Student Council 7:30 a.m.
4/4 National Walking Day for American Heart Association
4/4 Staff Meeting 3:10
4/5 Fire/Evacuation Drill 1:40
4/5 Custodian Meeting 3:00
4/6 Spring Pictures
4/6 Donuts for Dads 7:30-8:00 a.m.
4/9-17 PARCC Testing
4/10 TALC 3:10
4/11 SpEd Team 7:30 a.m.
4/11 11:35 Dismissal
4/12 A Team 2:00
4/17 PBS Meeting 3:10
4/17 PSO Meeting 6:30
4/18 4th Grade Team Meeting 3:10
4/19 5th Grade Science Fair 5:30-6:15 p.m.
4/23-25 5th Grade Volleyball Intramurals
4/24 TALC 3:10
4/25 5th Grade Illinois Science Assessment
4/25 5th Grade Team Meeting 3:10
4/27 CCIS Career Fair and Spelling Bee
4/27 Ag Jeopardy Team Competition in Morris
4/30 Specials Team Meeting 3:10
4/30-5/2 5th Grade Volleyball Intramurals
Current Enrollment:
4th Grade 164
5th Grade 135
Total 299 We also have four additional 5th grade students enrolled in other special education programs outside of CCIS.
Emergency/Crisis Drills Completed:
Evacuation 8/24/17; 10/23/17 Rained Out; 10/26/17
Shelter-in-Place/Storm 8/22/17; 11/1/17; 2/1/18
Lockdown/Armed Intruder 8/23/17; 12/12/17; 3/1/18
Bus Safety/Evacuation 9/18/17
Student Discipline in Previous Month:
Bus Slips 3
Defiant 1
Argumentative 1
Lying 1
Disruptive in Class 2
Disrespectful to Staff 2
Disrespectful to Peers 1
Excessive Noise 1
Not Keeping Hands/Feet to Self 2
Running in Hallway 2
Inappropriate Bathroom Behavior 1
Inappropriate Physical Contact 1
Inappropriate Language 2
Verbal Threat 1
Possession of Plastic Knife 1
Possession of Sharpened Popsicle Stick 1
Previous Month in Review:
• We practiced our third lockdown drill on March 1st.
• We celebrated Read Across America Day on March 2nd by reading throughout the day for a total of one hour. Many classes got together to do some cross-homeroom partner reading.
• The Polar Coalers plunged on March 10th and donated around $20,000 to the Special Olympics of Illinois.
• We held our Trimester 2 Perfect Attendance Social on March 12th. The students who had perfect attendance the previous 12 weeks enjoyed an additional indoor recess with music, jump roping, basketball, 4-square, and board games.
• We celebrated National Pi (3.14) Day on March 14th (3/14). Kylee Kennell was our Pi Day Champion. She was able to recite 38 digits of the infinite, irrational number. She was given a certificate and a pie from McDonald's.
• The 5th grade music concert was held in the Performing Arts Center on March 14th under the direction of Dr. Bennett-Valtman. The students did a wonderful job!
• We hosted a Family Bean Bag Tournament on Sunday, March 18. Thirty-eight teams registered for the event, and we were able to raise $527.00 for pediatric cancer research. All of our prizes were donated from Rachetti’s, McDonald’s, Dairy Queen, Subway, and Taco Bell.
• CCIS performed the musical Beauty and the Beast, Jr. on March 22nd under the direction of Jenn Ness. Over fifty students (listed in Student Recognition) performed three fantastic shows that day.
• On March 23rd, we held a PBS event for students who had positive behavior in the previous nine weeks of school. The students played Family Feud and also had the opportunity to participate in raffles using their Coaler Cash.
• We also honored the top and “exceeds” 2017 PARCC scores at our assembly on March 23rd in order to motivate the students for this year’s testing in April.
• Student Council sponsored the following spirit/dress-up days over the last month: Primary Colors Day, Dr. Seuss Day, Unplugging Day, Decades Day, and Hawaiian Day.
• Our After School Assistance Program (ASAP) currently includes 23 students – thirteen in 4th grade and ten in 5th grade. ASAP meets three days a week from 3:00-4:00 with Mrs. Cowherd and Mrs. Rink.
Student Recognition:
• Congratulations the musical cast of Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Three shows in one day is impressive! Cast members were: Mackenzie Greenan, Corinna Barkley, Dane Noffsinger, Mae Connor, Dylan Young, Zachary Terry, Julian Micetich, Vince Mugnolo, Logan Hausman, Kylee Kennell, Bella Byers, Madison Wilson, D’Arcy Ness, Mason Natyshok, Bridget Feeney, Korbyn Crist, Keirsten Ragland, Eliana Chernesky, Lexi Ragland, Addy Ely, Calleigh VandeWerken, Sydney Larson, Laura Christopher, Ava Meyer, Ava Garrelts, Evelyn Wills, Cambree Davidson, Sydney Hughes, Destiny Medina, Jori Tucker, Sierra Anderson, Aubrey Grunwald, Naomi Stoudt, Bailee Greene, Aylie Castle, Madi Petersen Chloe Pluger, Calleigh Hamilton, Fianna Gregory, Alec Waliczek, Trace Wilson, Savannah Berrong, Brooke Mueller, Ava Kenney, Mackenzie Lovell, Dakota Clubb, Elliana Allen, Melody Kinder, Tyson Sample, Aidan Kenney, Mason Hamilton, Mason Garner, Colin Schimandle.
• Congratulations to 5th grade student Landin Benson for qualifying for the Middle School IESA State Wrestling tournament held at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb on March 9 and 10. Out of the 456 wrestlers in the state tournament of 19 weight classes, only 13 (3%) were 5th graders! Landin was 1 for 3 in the tournament.
• Congratulations to the following 4th grade students on making the 2018 Ag Jeopardy Team: Gavin Berger, Colin Schimandle, Austin Harding, Julian Micetich, Rhaina Vanek, Sammy Greisen. The team will compete against other area schools on Friday, April 27th in Morris at Saratoga School.
• Congratulations to following Students of the Week: Week of 2/27: Gabe Letterly, Brooke Mueller, Austin Harding, and Hayden Francisco Week of 3/5: Logan Peters, Maddison Padron, Landon Frantz, and Winter Wills Week of 3/12: Cole Stover, Abby Viano, Bryan Butler, and Camryn Planeta Week of 3/19: Riley Clements, Alaina Morales, Lillie Wren, and Carter Rush
Staff Recognition:
• I want to thank Rachel Prendergast for helping to organize and for attending Youth Art Night at the Public Library.
• I want to thank Jenn Ness for directing our school musical, Beauty and the Beast, Jr. The experience she provides for our students is very important and paves the way for future musical productions at CCMS and CCHS.
• I want to thank Jack Micetich for helping with our musical. The lighting, sound, costumes, and set designs really added to the show.
• I want to thank Neil Nicholson, Steven McCleary, and Carrie Troll for organizing our Family Bean Bag Tournament.
• I want to thank Cindy Bennett-Valtman for directing our 5th grade music concert.
• I want to thank Katie Ludes for organizing Family Reading Night.
• I want to thank the following staff for volunteering at Family Reading Night: Cindy Jelm, Riane O’Donnell, Allison Anderson, Betsy Stahler, Laura Alderson, and Tina Vignocchi.
• I want to thank Nikki Boresi for helping to organize Family Wellness Night.
• I want to thank the following staff for helping with our PBS Family Feud assembly: Steven McCleary, Neil Nicholson, Laura Alderson, Cealy DePersia, and Ashley Frizzell.
• I want to thank CJ Dziuban for helping with our Perfect Attendance Social.
• I want to thank the CCIS members of the Polar Coaler Team for plunging and/or fundraising for Special Olympics: Laura Alderson, Cealy DePersia, CJ Dziuban, Amanda Patten, and Jen Swanson.
• I want to recognize the following staff members, who received the weekly CCIS Kudos:
- To Miss O’Donnell for dismissing a teacher’s class at the end of the day!
- To Mrs. Gaffigan for always helping with math!
- To Mr. Nicholson for sharing pizza!
- To Ms. Talty for covering Mrs. Veronda’s afternoon door duty!
D. Middle School Report
Principal Johnson reported:
Calendar of Events-
Mar. 24-April 2 No School – Spring Break
April 4-6 PARCC ELA Testing
April 4 Board of Education Meeting – 6:00pm – Unit Office
April 5 First Track and Field Meet @ Seneca
April 9-12 PARCC Math Testing
April 9 Music Booster Meeting – 7:00pm – CCMS
April 11 8th Grade PSAT Testing
12:00pm Early Dismissal
Staff Development Day
Track and Field Picture Day – 3:30pm
April 20 Cabaret Night @ CCHS – 7:00pm
April 23 Athletic Booster Meeting – 7:00pm – CCMS
April 26 Board Study Session – CCHS – 6:00pm
April 27 7th Grade Chorus Concert – 7:00pm – CCHS
Personnel Report-
• Joe Blunk, CCMS Band, has decided to return to graduate school and continue his education. I would like to thank him for his three years of service to the students of CCMS.
CCMS Discipline Report:
As of end of 2/23
Month 1/29-2/23 Year to Date
2 Out-of –school suspensions 4
6 In-school-suspension 18
1 Bus suspensions 3
19 Behavior-related detentions 89
Month in Review
• 8th grade parents have begun the process of planning the 8th Grade Celebration Dance. The dance will take place on Friday, May 11. Laura Johnson is serving as the Committee Chair and the 8th grade students have chosen a Neon/Glow in the Dark theme for the dance.
• The 7th Grade Volleyball Team won the IESA Troy Regional over Channahon on February 28. The girls won the championship in three games and then took on Manteno for the Sectional. On March 5, Volleyball Warriors were defeated in three games by Manteno, who would finish 2nd in the state. Congratulations to the girls and Coach McMurtrey on a very successful season.
• CCMS had 10 wrestlers qualify for the IESA State Finals held at Northern IL University in DeKalb, IL on March 10 and 11. CCMS had a fantastic weekend and placed 3rd overall to follow up our 4th Place showing in 2017. Congratulations to Coach Petersen, Coach Carlson and all of the wrestlers that competed in the IESA State Meet.
State Qualifiers; Place:
John Housman-65 lbs.; 4th
Brandon Widlowski-70 lbs.; 2nd
Jacob Piatak-75 lbs.
Creide Skubic-80 lbs.
Landen Benson-80 lbs.
Jack Poyner-85 lbs.
Zach Finch-90 lbs.; 3rd
Mateo Blessing-95 lbs.
Ashton Harvey-145 lbs.; 4th
Zach Kronk-285 lbs.
• Coal City Music Boosters held their monthly meeting on March 12.
• March 13 marked the end of the 3rd Quarter Classes. Students moved to 4th Quarter Encore classes on March 14.
• Coal City Schools held a Staff Development Day on March 14 at Coal City High School. Staff development time was spent on Webpage training, Smart Board Training and Department Meetings to discuss district curriculum and assessments. Teachers continued planning for 2018 Summer Curriculum and Assessment work.
• CCMS Student Council hosted a St. Patrick’s Day Spring Dance on March 16. Special thanks to Kathy Walsh, Student Council, and the CCHS National Honor Society for helping with the dance.
• CCMS Art Students participated in Youth Art Night at the Coal City Public Library on March 20. Mrs. Siefken selected artwork that will be displayed at the library throughout the month of March.
• CCMS Students and Staff Members enjoyed Spring Break from March 24 – April 2.
E. High School Report
Principal Hamann reported:
Calendar of Events:
April 3 Students start back from Break
April 6 Cabaret Night Auditions
April 11 Early Dismissal
April 15 IHSA Organizational Contest Chorus & Concert Band
April 20 Cabaret night
April 21 SAT and PSAT Test Day
April 28 Prom
Recognition:
• The following student was recognized for the GAVC Director Award for the month of February; Ryan Wasielewski, Criminal Justice, Mason Borowicz, Culinary Arts and Ashley Miller, Early Childhood
• The following students were recognized as students of the month for the month of March. The theme in March is Responsibility: Ariana Pullara, Ryan Rutkowski, Sean Micetich, Rebecca Connelly, Ethan Knutson, Ryan Wasielewski, Dominic Curtis, Nick Figueroa, Nick Sullivan, Griffin Johnson, Lanie Stzapka, Vito Lombardi, Brandon Kelly and Derrick Mueller.
• Congratulations to Bridget Kauzlaric and Nick Berta who will be recognized with an Illinois Principals Award at the Three Rivers Region Awards breakfast. The two seniors have volunteered their time to help out in a variety of ways around school and in the community as well as showing leadership in several clubs and organizations.
• Congratulations to the following students who competed in the Special Oympics and came home with medals.
• Shannon Wexell got bronze in relay, silver in 25m backstroke and gold in 50m freestyle.
• Kevin Boywid got gold in all three events, 50 x 4 freestyle relay, 100m backstroke and 200m freestyle
• Anna Gilchrist won gold in 50m and 100m freestyle and silver in 4 x 25m relay
• Mackenzie Blair got gold in 25m backstroke and 50m breast stroke and silver in 4 x 25m relay.
• The following students participated in the I-8 honor band in Westmont: Matt Misewicz, Caitlyn Painter, Brenna Kelly, Sonja Minnick, Sarah Moore, Nathan Fisher, Kelly Olha, Luke Cairns, Cody Rogers, Anthony Baudino, Levi Counterman, Dominic Curtis, Tori Miller
• Coal City High School Mathletes traveled to JJC for their final math contest of the year. Tough competition against much larger schools but they were able to come in third.
Month in Review:
• Approximately 200 student/athletes have chosen to participate in a spring sport. The number of participants is awesome, as they will be participating in Baseball, Softball, Boys Tennis, Girls Soccer, Track and Bass Fishing.
• On Thursday March 15th our NHS students hosted a blood drive and this semesters drive collected 46 units of blood with our goal set at 40. Thanks to everyone who either worked or gave blood.
• On Saturday, March 17th Coal City High School hosted a Winterguard competition that was attended by 13 different schools. Congratulations to the CCHS team which finished third in their division. The music boosters helped put on the event and it was well attended and extremely organized.
• On Saturday, March 3rd the Student Ambassadors sponsored a Danceathon at the high school. In all the students were able to raise enough money to present a check to Luries Children’s Hospital on behalf of Megan Bugg in the amount of $3,500 to go towards Childhood Cancer Research. The event was initially presented by DePaul Students which host these events throughout the Chicagoland area. They also provided four volunteers to help us throughout the danceathon.
Current Enrollment Figures as of March 23, 2018-
9th Grade 172
10th Grade 171
11th Grade 170
12th Grade 168
Total 681
Discipline Report For March 2018-
Disobedience of School Rules 2
Theft 1
Possession of Drug/Smoking/Alcohol 1
Class Cut 5
Bus Misconduct 1
Truancy 1
Total 11
F. Special Populations Report
Director Rakes reported:
Special Education-
• The Polar Coalers had another very successful year. The team is right at $20,000. Donations are being accepted through April so we anticipate this number being higher. The team has successfully raised and donated about $150,000 since the team formed.
• Interviews (12) were held for the new positions for the 18-19 school year. There were several excellent candidates. Recommendations will be presented to the board for approval.
Preschool-
• All at risk spots are filled. There are still a few special education spots available but those spots will be filled by the end the year.
• Screenings have concluded for the year. Here is screening data for the last four years.
Year; Total Screened; Special Ed Evaluations; Identified as At Risk; See you in Kindergarten; Waitlist:
17-18; 87; 16; 41; 30; 24
16-17; 88; 18; 36; 34; 33
15-16; 138; 34; 58; 46; 55
14-15; 107; 17; 44; 46; 37
• The district received the results from the January compliance visit for the Preschool for All (PFA) grant. Overall it was a pretty good review. All areas identified as needing improvement are minimal. I have included the overall results. The required Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQIP) was completed and submitted to the state. I have also included the plan that was submitted to the state. I have the individual classroom reports available for the board’s review.
G. Curriculum Report
Director Elledge reported:
Professional Development:
• April professional development will focus on the new tools that will be available to all teachers with the new district website. Teachers will have numerous tools at their disposal to streamline communication with their students and their parents. Administrators will have better tools to communicate with the community as well. Key teachers were identified and trained during the March professional development day. Those teachers will now assist in training the rest of the teachers before the end of the school year.
Standardized Testing:
• Standardized testing will be going on at grades 3 – 8 and 11 during the month of April. The high school will be participating in the second year of the SAT.
• In 2018-2019 the state is looking beyond PARCC for a better accountability assessment aligned to requirements set forth in ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act). The good news is that our Illinois Learning Standards will not be changing, but the accountability test that measures those standards will be changing. We are expecting to see a focus on writing remain, but will also include growth measures and quicker results.
Department News:
• The English Language Arts department has been working on the best ways to reintroduce cursive writing into the curriculum to meet the new unit of study mandated by the state. They are also working with occupational therapist Jen Swanson to determine the best time to teach the skill to students.
Communication:
• Work continues as we migrate materials from our old website to the new website.
H. Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Bugg reported:
1. Enclosures
A. Monthly student enrollment figures
Dates To Remember:
April 11 Kindergarten Registration
April 25 Board Study Session
April 28 Prom
I. Special Education Cooperative Report
Mr. Harmon reported:
1. Approved the Personnel Consent Agenda as presented.
2. Director Sanburg has created a Negotiations Committee and another committee to address issues that could arise from the withdrawal of Coal City School District #1 from the GCSEC.
3. Approved the addition of the following staff for the 2018-2019 school year due to increased enrollment.
• 1.0 FTE - STARS Program Instructors
• 1.0 FTE - Intellectual Disability (ID) Instructors
• 0.5 FTE - Emotional Disorder (ED) Instructors 2017 - 2018 Page 208
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4. Director Sanburg presented the idea of student-directed IEP meetings, which will continue to be explored.
J. Grundy Area Vocational Center Report
Mr. Lander reported:
1. Approved moving closed session minutes from May, 2017 through June, 2017 to open session for public inspection.
2. Approved the destruction of closes session audio recordings from February, 2016 to June, 2016.
3. Approved the resignation of Health Occupations Instructor, Terry Wise.
4. Approved the posting of the Health Occupations instructor position beginning August, 2018.
5. Approved the re-employment of instruction faculty as presented.
6. Approved accepting the request for building usage from the Morris YMCA.
7. Approved Joe Terrel, Computer Graphics Instructor, request for FMLA leave as presented.
8. Director Copes discussed the status of the County Internship Program.
9. Director Copes discussed the status of dual credit opportunities with JJC.
K. Athletic Director Report
Athletic Director Dan Hutchings reported:
Calendar-
February 26 Spring Sports practice started (Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Boys Tennis, Girls Soccer)
March 12 Middle School Track and Field Started
March 13 Winter Athletic Awards Night
High School Athletics-
• H.S. Boys Basketball – Overall Record (14-16) I-8 Record (4-7)
• H.S. Girls Basketball - Overall Record (12-18) I-8 Record (4-7)
• H.S. Wrestling – Overall Record (27-9)
* Abe’s Rumble 2nd Place
* Princeton Invite Champions
* 3rd Place IHSA State WrestlingJr.
Alex Friddle 2nd Place 120lb
Jr. Ryan Wasielewski State Qualifier 145lb
So. Daniel Jezik 2nd Place 160lb
Fr. Connor Huston 6th Place 113lb
• H.S. Competitive Cheerleading – (7) Academic All-Conference Athletes
* Lilly Solt - All Conference
* Completed 2nd season of competition
Middle School Athletics-
• 7th Grade volleyball IESA Regional Champions
• Wrestling - IESA 3rd Place finish as a team
Brant Widlowski -2nd Place
Zach Finch - 3rd Place
Johnny Housman - 4th place
Ashton Harvey - 4th Place
• Spring Sports Numbers
* Baseball: 8 FR, 11 So., 7 Jr., 9 Sr.
* Girls Soccer: 12 Fr, 7 So., 10 Jr., 4 Sr.
* Girls Track: 2 Fr., 3 So., 4 Jr., 5 Sr.
* Boys Track: 16 Fr, 10 So., 10 Jr, 4 Sr
* Softball: 5 Fr, 7 So, 7 Jr, 5 Sr
* Boys Tennis: 4 Fr, 5 So, 6 Jr, 1 Sr
Communications From The Floor:
1. In regard to agenda items – none.
2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none.
Old Business
A. Discussion/Action On Transportation Agreement With Illinois Central School Bus
On March 7, the Board accepted the lowest responsible bid for transportation services from Illinois Central School Bus. The three-year agreement for transportation services for the 2018-2019, 2019- 2020, 2020-2021 school years, has been prepared and was reviewed. Dr. Bugg thanked members of the transportation committee Bob Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Sandy Rakes and Jason Smith for their work in preparing the bid specifications and reviewing the bids.
Mr. Bianchetta moved and Ms. Gill seconded to approve the three-year agreement for transportation services with Illinois Central School Bus, as presented.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Jeff Emerson, Shawn Hamilton, Chuck Lander, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion Carried.
B. Discussion On Rfp Process For Architectural Services
CSBO Jason Smith reviewed timelines for the request for proposal process for architectural services. Invitations to submit applications were sent to at least 18 architectural firms and information is available on the district website. Submissions from interested architects are due April 19 and interviews will be conducted in early May. Board members Chuck Lander, Robert Bianchetta were appointed to the committee that will review submissions, conduct interviews and make a recommendation to the Board. The newly appointed architectural firm will be utilized to develop a long range facility plan.
C. Discussion On School Safety
Dr. Bugg reviewed and discussed the feedback received from the District #1 Staff Focus Group and the Parental Focus Group on School Safety. The Board will further discuss this issue at their April Board Study Session with the goal of developing a School Safety Action Plan for District #1.
New Business:
A. Discussion/Action On End-Of-Year Calendar
One emergency day has been used this year, so the last day of school will now be Tuesday, May 29, 2018 and a Teacher’s Institute Day will take place on Wednesday, May 30.
Mr. Lander moved and Ms. Gill seconded to approve the following end of year calendar dates:
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 – Last Day of School
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 – Teacher Institute Day – No Student Attendance
President Miller asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none, considers the motion carried.
B. First Reading On Revised District Policies
The following District Policies have been revised and submitted for review:
2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
4:40 Incurring Debt
4:40- AP Preparing and Updating Disclosures
4:110 Transportation
5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
5:20-E Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment
5:170 Copyright
C. Discussion On Revised Facility Use Requests
Dr. Bugg reviewed recommended changes to the Facility Use Request form. The Board will further discuss this at the April Board Study Session.
D. Discussion/Action On Authorize Administration To Request Bids For Waste Management Services
The current three-year agreement with Waste Management for waste removal services, will expire in June. CSBO Jason Smith is requesting authorization to go out to bid for this service.
Mr. Lander moved and Ms. Gill seconded to authorize administration to go out for bids for waste removal services for the 2018-2019 school year. President Miller asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none, considers the motion carried.
E. Discussion/Action On Agreement With Comcast Business Communications
CSBO Jason Smith made a recommendation to enter into a three (3) year agreement with Comcast Business Communications for internet and managed WAN services. The service will cost approximately $5,700per month, before e-rate discount.
Mr. Hamilton moved and Mr. Lander seconded to approve the agreement with Comcast for internet connectivity and managed WAN services from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021 at an approximate monthly cost of $5,700 pending e-rate approval and discount.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Shawn Hamilton, Chuck Lander, Robert Bianchetta, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion Carried.
F. Discussion/Action On Acceptance Of The Walmart Community Grant
High School Social Worker Ashley Frizzell was informed that the proposal that she submitted for the Walmart Community Grant was selected to receive $500. The grant award will be used to help fund the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports program. This will be the third year that Ashley has submitted the grant proposal and has received funds to enhance the High School PBS program.
Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Lander seconded to accept the Walmart Community Grant in the amount of $500 for the High School PBS program. President Miller asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none, considers the motion carried.
G. Discussion/Action On Application For Library Grant Through The Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA)
School Librarian Allison Peterson is requesting permission to submit an application for a grant through ISLMA that would award a free set of next year’s Abraham Lincoln Award nominated books. At the high school, the “Abes” are incredibly popular and fly off the shelves every year. Each year’s master list of 22 titles is selected based on librarian, student, and teacher recommendation, and these titles are always the most highly circulated titles in the library that school year. At CCHS, the titles are marketed to students through announcements, book trailers, book folders, and displays. This phenomenal reading program draws students into the library, while encouraging and enhancing their desire to read for pleasure. In applying for this grant, CCHS can receive an extra set of these titles to enhance circulation and lessen hold list wait periods. (Link to grant: https://www.lbssfund.org/)
Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Bianchetta seconded to approve submission of the library grant through the Illinois School Library Media Association. President Miller asked if there was opposition to the motion, hearing none, considered the motion carried.
H. Discussion/Action On Add-On To Frontline Education (Aesop) For Online Applicant And Tracking System
As part of the board strategic goal, under the theme of Long Range Planning, the principals and department leaders have been working on developing a formal hiring practice guide for administrators to use when selecting teachers. They have identified six areas within the process. The first two areas were the posting of positions and then the application and supporting document phase. It was determined that we were at a disadvantage in those first two areas when compared to surrounding districts.
To help the district be more competitive and efficient the committee would like the board to consider the applicant tracking software from Frontline Education. The district currently utilizes the AESOP system through Frontline. The applicant tracking system will cost $10,639 for the first year of implementation and $5,689 each subsequent year.
To approve the purchase Applicant Tracking from Frontline Education at a cost of $10,639 for the first year of implementation, as presented.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Jeff Emerson, Shawn Hamilton, Chuck Lander, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion Carried.
Open For Items Not Known At Agenda Preparation Time:
The taxing districts held their first meeting with Exelon yesterday. Dr. Bugg reported that the meeting went well. He will update the Board after their next meeting on June 4.
Communications From The Floor:
1. In regard to agenda items – none.
2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none.
Closed Session:
Mr. Lander moved and Mr. Bianchetta seconded to go in to closed session at 7:05 p.m. for the purpose of considering information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; collective negotiating matters and an individual student issue.
Roll call.
Ayes: Chuck Lander, Robert Bianchetta, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Ken Miller
Absent: Quint Harmon
Nays:
Motion Carried.
When the Board returned to open session, President Miller called the regular meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. with the board members answering roll call present: Robert Bianchetta, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Chuck Lander, Ken Miller. Board member Quint Harmon was not in attendance.
Action As A Result Of Closed Session:
1. Mr. Emerson moved and To adopt a Resolution Re: Discontinuance of Educational Support Staff Position and Honorable Dismissal; to waive the reading of the resolution, and to issue notice of honorable dismissal letters to the following educational support staff:
• Amy Ahlenius – 3.25 hour/day 1:1 Special Education Aide at the ECC
• Rebekka Aylward – 3.25 hour/day 1:1 Special Education Aide at the ECC
• Lauren Basham – Full-time Special Education Pre-K Aide at the ECC
• Ronald Becker – Full-time 1:1 Special Education Aide at the HS
• Shannon Caher – Full-time 1:1 Special Education Aide at the HS
• Deborah Campos – Full-time 1:1 Special Education Aide at the HS
• Tara Charles – Full-time 1:1 Special Education Aide at the ECC
• Jennifer Endrst – Full-time 1:1 Special Education Aide at the ES
• Ronald Harris – 3 hour/day copy clerk at the IS/MS
• Lisa Hootselle – Full-time 1:1 Special Education Aide at the ES
• Julie Hutchings - Full-time Special Education Pre-K Aide at the ECC
• Jody Jackson – Full-time 1:1 Special Education Aide at the MS
• Lori Johnson – Full-time 1:1 Special Education Aide at the ECC
• Michelle Lovell – 3.25 hour/day 1:1 Special Education Pre-K Aide at the ECC
• Riley McClenning – Permanent Substitute Custodian
• Jennifer McNabb – Full-time 1:1 Special Education Aide at the ECC
• Tammy Mueller – Full-time 1:1 Special Education Aide at the ECC
• Taryn Pastore – Permanent Substitute Teacher – 130 days
• Nikki Planeta – 3.25 hour/day Special Education Pre-K Aide at the ECC
• Amy Prokop-Leckrone – 3.25 hour/day 1:1 Special Education Aide at the ECC
• Dawn Rodgers – Full-time 1:1 Special Education Aide at the HS
• Tricia Smith – Permanent Substitute Teacher – 174 days
• Molly Sterba – 3.25 hour/day Special Education Pre-K Aide at the ECC
• Jennifer Stroner-Rolley – Full-time 1:1 Special Education Aide at the HS
• Diantha Strylowski – Permanent Substitute Teacher – 130 days
• Joy Williams – Full-time 1:1 Special Education Aide at the MS
• Jamie Wynn – 3.25 hour/day 1:1 Special Education Aide at the ECC
• Christina Zettek – Full-time 1:1 Special Education Aide at the ECC
Roll Call.
Ayes: Jeff Emerson, Chuck Lander, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion Carried.
2. Mr. Bianchetta moved and Mr. Hamilton seconded to approve the administrator contract with 2018- 2019 salary as follows:
Administrator; Position; Term; 2018-2019 Salary
Tammy Elledge; Director of Curriculum & Instruction; 5 year; $113,535.21 + Bd/Pd TRS
Board Member Robert Bianchetta asked to make a statement regarding retirement contracts. Mr. Bianchetta stated: “During the present school year we have approved an early retirement offer for non-union, non-administration staff and we recently approved a retirement contract for one of our administrators. This final contract was negotiated down from previous practices, but it still inflated the final earnings formula for retirement. This practice was originally brought about because of the TRS buyout which was made available to the teachers and in order to be consistent, a similar practice was started for the administrative staff. When this TRS buyout option was made available to our teachers, our Board reviewed costs to the district and determined it would be more cost effective to make an offer to the union to increase salaries during the last four years as opposed to paying the buyout penalty which would be incurred should the teachers take the early retirement offer. This early buyout option is no longer available from TRS and we need to re-evaluate this practice. If there is no longer any advantage to the district, it is our fiscal responsibility to discontinue this practice. Because of the retirement contract recently approved, I do feel obligated to accept this contract for Mrs. Elledge which allows the same format of the previous contract, however, before approving any future retirement contracts we need to outline our expectation for future needs.”
Roll Call.
Ayes: Robert Bianchetta, Shawn Hamilton, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Chuck Lander, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion Carried.
Board Study Session Of The Whole Date: Wed., April 25 @ 6 p.m.
In Coal City CUSD #1 Administrative Center Board Room
Next Regular Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 2 @ 6 p.m.
In Coal City CUSD #1 Administrative Center Board Room
Adjournment:
Mr. Hamilton moved and Mr. Lander seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. President Miller asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none considers the motion approved.
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