Macon Reporter

Clinton Community Unit School District 15 Board of Education met Aug. 17.

Here are 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 Clinton High School Commons 1200 State Rte 54 West, Clinton, IL 61727. August 17, 2021 at 5:30pm Closed Session – Unit Office Board Room 6:30 pm Regular Session – CHS Commons

Upon roll call the following members were present:

Mr. Dan Matthews

Mrs. Tammie Ennis

Mr. John Heinlen

Mr. Chris Hammer

Mr. Steve Oswald

Mrs. Sondra Baker

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 Principal

Mrs. Sacha Young, Clinton Elementary School Principal

Mrs. Beth Wickenheiser, Douglas/Lincoln School Principal

Others present were:

Kendra Hunt

Michelle Fortune

Brian Miller

Jenny Rudat

Jaime Holland

Jessie Peterson

Rebecca Thoms

CLOSED SESSION

It was moved by Tammie Ennis, seconded by 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, student safety planning, consideration of property. 5 ILCS 120/2 © (1)

The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken:

Matthews, yea

Ennis, yea

Heinlen, yea

Hammer, yea

Oswald, yea

Baker, yea

Motion carried.

The Board entered into closed session at 5:30pm and returned at 6:15pm.

CLOSE OF CLOSED SESSION

It was moved by John Heinlen, seconded by Steve Oswald, to close the closed session. The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken:

Matthews, yea

Ennis, yea

Heinlein, yea

Hammer, yea

Oswald, yea

Baker, yea

Motion carried.

OPENING PLAN/MANDATE

Superintendent Nettles gave an update on CUSD 15 Opening Plan and mandate.

GUESTS, VISITORS &.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Approximately 70 community members attended and a number of them spoke to the Board

OPEN OF EMPLOYEE TUITION WAIVER HEARING

It was moved by Chris Hammer, seconded by Sondra Baker, to open the hearing regarding the waiver of tuition for CUSD 15 Employees. The President The President put the motion to a vote and the voice vote 6 “yea.” Motion carried.

The Board started the Hearing at 7:32pm .

CLOSE OF EMPLOYEE TUITION WAIVER HEARING

It was moved by Steve Heinlen, seconded by Tammie Ennis, to close the hearing regarding the waiver of tuition for CUSD 15 Employees. The President put the motion to a vote and the voice vote was 6 “yea.” Motion carried. The Board ended the Hearing at 7:37pm.

CONSENT AGENDA

It was moved by Sondra Baker, seconded by Steve Oswald, to approve the Consent Agenda which includes:

A. Approve the minutes of the June 15th and July 13th meetings

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 Christine Bierbrodt Lincoln 1st grade teacher effective immediately.

D. Accept the resignation of Therese Schmidt as CES teacher effective immediately.

E. Accept the resignation of Lincoln aide Amanda Taylor effective immediately.

F. Accept the resignation of Douglas aide Padma Thota effective immediately.

G. Accept the retirement of Lincoln aide Fran Runyen effective immediately.

H. Accept the retirement of bus monitor Cherie Preston effective immediately.

I. Accept the resignation of food service worker Debra Strohkirch effective immediately.

J. Accept the resignation of CES teacher Kim Workman effective immediately.

K. Accept the retirement of Unit Office admin asst. Angelle Woodard effective June 30, 2021.

L. Accept the resignation of CHS study hall supervisor/softball coach Ali Haesele effective immediately.

M. Approve the employment of Kathryn Hicks as 1st grade teacher at Lincoln for 2021-22.

N. Approve the appointment of Amanda Goebel as K-5 Special Education Dept. Head.

O. Approve the employment of Nicole Finch as ISS supervisor at CHS.

P. Approve the employment of Kim Gaff as 3rd grade special education teacher at CES.

Q. Approve the employment of Laura Mulligan as van monitor.

R. Approve the employment of Lena Danison as Douglas kitchen manager.

S. Approve the employment of Adrea Rhoade as CHS softball coach.

T. Approve the employment of Ben Pertl as CJHS English teacher for 2021-22.

U. Approve the employment of Malori Riebe as CHS study hall supervisor.

V. Approve the employment of Lori Steward for CHS special education for 2021-22.

W. Approve the employment of Kayla Riedle as CJHS STEM and technology teacher for 2021-22.

X. Approve the employment of Holly Goldsmith as CES math interventionist for 2021-22.

Y. Approve the employment of Roger Knoy as bus driver.

Z. Approve the employment of Christian Smith as bus monitor.

AA. Approve the employment of Jennifer Owens as bus monitor.

The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken:

Matthews, yea

Baker, yea

Ennis, yea

Hammer, yea

Oswald, yea

Heinlen, yea

Motion carried

POLICY MANUAL BEHAVIOR PROCESS PROCEDURES

It was moved by Chris Hammer, seconded by Steve Heinlen, to approve the manual as presented. The President put the motion to a vote and the voice vote was 6 “yea.” Motion carried

TUITION WAIVER SUBMISSION

It was moved by Sondra Baker, seconded by Tammie Ennis, to approve the submission of the waiver. The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken.

Matthews, yea

Baker, yea

Ennis, yea

Hammer, yea

Oswald, yea

Heinlen, yea

Motion carried

TENTATIVE BUDGET

It was moved by Steve Oswald, seconded by Sondra Baker, to approve the tentative budget and set the hearing for September 21 @ 6:30PM. The President put the motion to a vote and the following roll call was taken:

Heinlen, yea

Matthews, yea

Baker, yea

Ennis, yea

Hammer, yea

Oswald, yea

Motion carried

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Chris Hammer, seconded by Steve Oswald and duly voted by acclamation to adjourn at 7:48pm.

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