Clinton Community Unit School District 15 Board met May 19

By Michael Abella

Jun 23, 2020

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

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