Clinton Community Unit School District 15 Board met May 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Clinton Community Unit School District No. 15 of the counties of DeWitt, Macon and Logan, State of Illinois, was held at 6:30pm. Due to the Stay at Home order, this was a virtual meeting via Zoom for the public. Board members were present with proper distancing. The public can listen to the meeting and take part at the beginning in public participation if so desired. Once that portion of the meeting was over, visitors’ audio was muted for the remainder of the meeting. However, visitors were still be able to listen. Once the Consent Agenda was finished, visitors had the meeting paused for them so the board can meet in closed session. There was action after closed session and the public was able to listen and take part.
Upon roll call the following members were present:
Mr. Dan Matthews
Mr. Chris Hammer
Mr. Rodney Rogers
Mrs. Sondra Baker
Mrs. Tammie Ennis
Mr. Steve Oswald
Mr. John Heinlen
Administrators present were:
Mr. Curt Nettles, Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Drew Goebel, Director of Business and Support Staff Services
Mr. Jerry Wayne, High School Principal
Mr. Jim Peck, Junior High School Vice Principal
Mrs. Sacha Young, Clinton Elementary School Principal
Mrs. Beth Wickenhauser, Douglas/Lincoln School Principal
Others present were:
It was moved by Chris Hammer, seconded by Steve Oswald
GUESTS, VISITORS & PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Chris Hammer, seconded by Steve Oswald to approve the Consent Agenda which includes:
A. Approve the minutes of the April 21 regular meeting open and closed session.
B. Financial Information – Imprest Fund, Petty Cash Report, Treasurer’s Report, Investment Summary, Insurance Pool Report, Transportation Report, Activity Fund Report, Cafeteria Report and Bills.
C. Accept the resignation of Katy Koritz as CJHS girls’ track coach effective immediately.
D. Accept the resignation of Eric Douglas as JV baseball coach effective immediately.
E. Accept the retirement notice of CHS teacher Regina Fabris effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year.
F. Accept the retirement notice of Becky Mehrkens CJHS teacher effective at the end of 2023-24.
G. Accept the retirement notice of Renee Henne CJHS teacher effective at the end of 2023-24.
H. Approve the maternity leave request for CES teacher Kim Workman for 6 weeks beginning on or around September 17, 2020.
I. Approve the employment of Alissa Gruenewald as Prek teacher at Douglas for 2020-21.
J. Approve the employment of Heather Jones as the CJHS cheer coach for 2020-21.
K. Approve the employment of Treva Howard as 7.5 hour CJHS kitchen staff for 2020-21.
L. Approve the transfer of position for Karol Wilson from CJHS teacher’s aide to CJHS lead secretary for 2020-21.
The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken:
Matthews, yea
Hammer, yea
Rogers, yea
Baker, yea
Ennis, yea
Oswald, yea
Heinlen, yea
Motion carried
CLOSED SESSION
It was moved by Steve Oswald, seconded Chris Hammer to enter into closed session for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, and performance or dismissal of specific employees of the school district. 5 ILCS 120/2 © (1)
The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken:
Matthews, yea
Hammer, yea
Rogers, yea
Baker, yea
Ennis, yea
Oswald, yea
Heinlen, yea
Motion carried
The Board entered into closed session at 6:35pm and returned at 7:50pm.
CLOSE OF CLOSE SESSION
It was moved by Rodney Rogers, seconded by Tammie Ennis to close the closed session. The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken:
Matthews, yea
Hammer, yea
Rogers, yea
Baker, yea
Ennis, yea
Oswald, yea
Heinlen, yea
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION MONEY TRANSFER
It was moved by Tammie Ennis, seconded by Steve Oswald to pass the resolution to transfer $162,812.39 from the Education Fund to the Debt Fund to pay the annual Apple Lease. The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken:
Matthews, yea
Hammer, yea
Rogers, yea
Baker, yea
Ennis, yea
Oswald, yea
Heinlen, yea
Motion carried
Motion carried
SUPPORT STAFF INCREASE
It was moved by Chris Hammer, seconded by John Heinlen, to approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee for the increases for support staff according to the compensation information provided. The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken:
Matthews, yea
Hammer, yea
Rogers, yea
Baker, yea
Ennis, yea
Oswald, yea
Heinlen, yea
Motion carried
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION INCREASE
It was moved by Tammie Ennis, seconded by Rodney Rogers, to approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee for the increases for district administration according to the compensation information provided. The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken:
Matthews, yea
Hammer, yea
Rogers, yea
Baker, yea
Ennis, yea
Oswald, yea
Heinlen, yea
Motion carried
TITLE CHANGE
It was moved by Chris Hammer, seconded by John Heinlen, to approve the recommendation to change Drew Goebel’s title to Assistant Superintendent. The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken:
Matthews, yea
Hammer, yea
Rogers, yea
Baker, yea
Ennis, yea
Oswald, yea
Heinlen, yea
Motion carried
CJHS PRINCIPAL CONTRACT
It was moved by Tammie Ennis, seconded by Steve Oswald to approve the contract for Jim Peck as CJHS Principal effective July 1, 2020. The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken:
Matthews, yea
Hammer, yea
Rogers, yea
Baker, yea
Ennis, yea
Oswald, yea
Heinlen, yea
Motion carried
SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT
It was moved by Rodney Rogers, seconded by Chris Hammer to approve the contract for Curt Nettles through June 30, 2024. The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken:
Matthews, yea
Hammer, yea
Rogers, yea
Baker, yea
Ennis, yea
Oswald, yea
Heinlen, yea
Motion carried
CJHS HANDBOOK
It was moved by Steve Oswald, seconded by Tammie Ennis to approve the recommended changes to the CJHS student handbook pages for 2020-2021 school year as presented.
The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken:
Matthews, yea
Hammer, yea
Rogers, yea
Baker, yea
Ennis, yea
Oswald, yea
Heinlen, yea
Motion carried
UPDATES
Finishing the year Plans for Fall
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Chris Hammer, seconded by John Heinlen and duly voted by acclamation to adjourn at 8:04pm.
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