Peoria Standard

Canton Union School District 66 Board met February 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

1. Call To Order

Board Vice-President Jane Lewis called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the boardroom at the Canton School District Administration Building.

2. Roll Call

Board members present and answering roll call were Lori Coleman, Matt Kees, Jane Lewis, Tom Snowman, and Mark Tarter. Absent were board members Leonard Barnard and Ben Bishop.

3. Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag

Board Vice-President Lewis led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Moment Of Silence In Memory Of Retired Teacher Glen Phillips.

A moment of silence was held in memory of retired District #66 teacher Glen Phillips.

4. Amendments To The Agenda

There were no amendments presented for the February 21, 2018 regular board meeting agenda.

5. Good News Items

A. Graham Health System’s Commitment of $1m for Health-Field Related Scholarships

Graham Health System has committed $1m in scholarships for students pursuing health- field related courses of study and commitment to employment with Graham Health System. Application criteria includes GPA, student goals, essay, and participation in an extra-curricular activity. (On File)

B. Recognition of Mike Sorrill as Canton Area Chamber of Commerce 2018 Educator of the Year

Canton High School social studies teacher Mike Sorrill was recognized by the Board as the 2018 Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year. Mr. Sorrill was presented a letter from the Board in recognition of his CACC award.

C. Additional Good News Items

Additional Good News Items presented: 1) Voice dictation software, being utilized by a middle school student, is resulting in great benefits for the student; 2) A presentation given by Canton High School teachers Keli Mayhew and Lorie Rude highlighted Freshman Academy and the challenges, rewards, student support network, and student successes associated with the reinstated program; 3) Implementation of online course selection at the high school is progressing, with to-date registration completed by 96% of juniors, 95% of sophomores, and 94% of freshmen. Registration for eighth grade students will continue this week. 4) More dual credit classes are being added for juniors and seniors in the 2018-2019 school year; 5) Response to a fire alarm by Ingersoll Middle School staff and students was orderly and quick. Relocation of the middle school students to Eastview Elementary School went smoothly and quickly; 6) the parking lot at Westview Elementary School is brighter due to new LED lighting, provided in part by monies received through a grant from Ameren; 7) in response to letters sent by the Lincoln third grade class of Megan Brewer, a virtual tour of the Peoria Zoo was conducted by the third graders. The virtual tour of the zoo was a new experience for the students, as well as for staff at the zoo;8) Canton athletes continue their dedication to- and enthusiasm for their selected sport; and 9) the high school reports that karaoke will be part of the after-prom activities and an exciting cover for the yearbook is completed.

6. Recognition Of Audience Requests To Address Board Of Education

There were no audience requests to address the Board of Education.

7. Consent Agenda – Consider Approval Of All Items Noted (*) As Included On The Consent Agenda

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

*8. Minutes

A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting, January 22, 2018 B. Minutes of the Closed Session, January 22, 2018

The minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on January 22, 2018 and the minutes of the closed session on January 22, 2018 were approved as presented under the Consent Agenda (On File)

*9. Financial Activity

A. Consider Payment of Bills and Payroll

The February 2018 and payroll were approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

B. Treasurer’s Report

The January 2018 Treasurer’s Report was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. Assistant Superintendent Tad DeRenzy provided a comparison of fund balances as compared to last October. An increase was reflected balance in the Education Fund, Transportation Fund, and Working Cash Fund as compared to last year; the Operations and Maintenance Fund showed a decrease as compared to last year at this time. (On File)

*10. Personnel

A. Retirements/Leaves/Resignations

1. Medical Leave of Absence, Educational Support Personnel (ESP) Staff Member, Effective Beginning February 2, 2018, for Approximately Five to Six Weeks

2. Retirement, Sharon Phillips, Custodian, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective April 1, 2018 3. Resignation, Joanna Foreman, Bus Monitor, Effective February 16, 2018

A medical leave of absence for an Educational Support Personnel (ESP) staff member, effective beginning February 2, 2018 for approximately five to six weeks, was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

The retirement of Sharon Phillips, custodian at Ingersoll Middle School, effective April 1, 2018, and the resignation of Joanna Foreman, bus monitor, effective February 16, 2018, were approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

B. Employment

1. Angela Oest, Paraprofessional, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Beginning February 20, 2018

2. Kelsey Emberton, Reading Aide, Canton High School, Effective Beginning January 31, 2018

The employment of Angela Oest as a paraprofessional at Ingersoll Middle School, effective beginning February 20, 2018 and the employment of Kelsey Emberton as reading aide at Canton High School, effective beginning January 31, 2018 was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

C Transfers

There were no transfers presented on the February 21, 2018 regular board meeting agenda.

D. Extracurricular

1. Employment, Tyler Christiansen, Freshman Baseball Coach, Canton High School, Effective Spring 2018 Season (Board Enclosure)

2. Resignation, William Lingle, Freshman Football Coach, Canton High School, Effective immediately (Enclosure)

3. Approval, Andrea Phillips, Volunteer Soccer Coach, Canton High School, Effective Beginning 2017-2018 Season (Enclosure)

4. Approval, Morgan Fraga, Volunteer Baseball Coach, Canton High School, Effective Beginning 2017-2018 Season (Enclosure)

The employment of Tyler Christiansen as freshman baseball coach at Canton High School (effective Spring 2018 season); the resignation of William Lingle from the position of freshman football coach at Canton High School (effective immediately); the approval of Andrea Phillips as volunteer soccer coach at Canton High School (effective beginning the 2017-2018 season); and the approval of Morgan Fraga as volunteer baseball coach at Canton High School (effective beginning the 2017-2018 season) was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

11. Action

*A. Consider Approval of Destruction of Audio Recording of July 18, 2016

The Board gave approval for destruction of the audio recording of July 18, 2016 as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

*B. Consider Approval of New and Revised Board Policies – 2nd Reading:

2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure

4:15, Identity Protection

4:110, Transportation

4:150, Facility Management and Building Programs

4:170, Safety

5:20, Workplace harassment Prohibited

5:90, Abused and Neglected Child Reporting

5:100, Staff Development Program

5:200, Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal

5:220, Substitute Teachers

5:240, Suspension

5:290, Employment Termination and Suspensions

6:50, School Wellness – Rewritten

6:60, Curriculum Content

6:150, Home and Hospital Instruction

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

6:340, Student Testing and Assessment Program

7:10, Equal Educational Opportunities

7:15, Student and Family Privacy Rights

7:20, Harassment of Students Prohibited

7:70, Attendance and Truancy

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

7:190, Student Behavior

7:250, Student Support Services

7:260, Exemption from Physical Education

7:276, Orders to Forgo Life-Sustaining Treatment

7:305, Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries

7:340, Student Records

The Board approved the adoption of new and revised board policies as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

C. Consider Approval of Recall of Dana Clore, Bus Monitor, Effective February 20, 2018 (Enclosure)

Board member Snowman moved to approve the recall of Dana Clore as bus monitor, effective February 20, 2018 as presented. Board member Kees seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Snowman, Kes, Coleman, Lewis, and Tarter. Motion carried. (On File)

D. Consider Approval of Mack and Associates as Canton Union School District #66 Auditor for 2017-2018 School Year (Enclosure)

Interviews were conducted of representatives of three auditing firms. Recommendation of the committee is to approve Mack and Associates as the CUSD #66 auditing firm for the 2017-2018 school year. The firm showed a focus on schools and a grasp of future accounting changes.

Board member Tarter moved to approve Mack and Associates as the Canton School District auditing firm effective the 2017-2018 school year as presented. Kees seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Tarter, Kees, Coleman, Lewis, and Snowman. Motion carried. (On File)

E. Consider Approval of Canton High School Band Trip, October 19 – 20, 2018, Indianapolis, Indiana, Band of America Super Regional Championships

Canton High School Band Director Andrew Speiden presented to the Board a proposal for a CHS band trip to Indianapolis, Indiana to attend the Band of America Super Regional Championships on October 19-20, 2018. The proposal, which is a voluntary trip for board members, included a summary of travel arrangements, housing, costs, and purpose and goals of the trip. Once established, the list of chaperones will be presented for board approval.

Board member Coleman moved to approve the CHS band trip, October 19-20, 2018, to Indianapolis, Indiana to attend the Band of America Super Regional Championships. Tarter seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Coleman, Tarter, Kees, Lewis, and Snowman. Motion carried. (On File)

F. Consider Approval of Low Bid from R.A. Oldeen Roofing Inc. in the amount of $1,223,594 for Re-Roof Project at Canton High School

Board member Tarter moved to approve the low bid from R.A. Oldeen Roofing Inc. in the amount of $1,223,594 for re-roofing project at Canton High School as presented. Coleman seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Tarter, Coleman, Kees, Snowman, and Lewis. Motion carried. (On File)

G. Consider Approval of Bid from Kemper Construction Inc. in the amount of $644,800 (Low Base Bid and Alt #1 Bid) for Window Replacement at Canton High School

Board member Coleman moved to approve the bid from Kemper Construction Inc. in the amount of $644,800 (Low Base Bid and Alt. #1 Bid) for window replacement at Canton High School. Snowman seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Coleman, Snowman, Kees, Tarter, and Lewis. Motion carried. (On File)

H. Consider Approval of Bid from Husar Abatement, Ltd. in the amount of $188,000 for Asbestos Ceiling Abatement at Ingersoll Middle School

Coleman moved to approve the bid from Husar Abatement, Ltd. in the amount of $188,000 for asbestos ceiling abatement at Ingersoll Middle School. Kees seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Coleman, Kees, Snowman, Tarter, and Lewis. Motion carried. (On File)

I. Consider Approval of Bid from Bishop Brothers Inc. in the amount of $202,000 for Acoustic Tile Replacement and Energy Conservation Work at Ingersoll Middle School

Coleman moved to approve the bid from Bishop Brothers Inc. in the amount of $202,000 for acoustic tile replacement and energy conservation work at Ingersoll Middle School. Tarter seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Coleman, Tarter, Kees, Snowman, and Lewis. Motion carried. (On File)

J. Consider Approval of 2018-2019 Proposed Public School Calendar

Tarter moved to approve the proposed 2018-2019 Official School Calendar as presented. Kees seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Tarter, Kees, Coleman, Snowman, and Lewis. Motion carried. (Attachment)

12. Reports

A. District #66 Metrics Report

Board members were provided information on the District Metrics for the individual District 66 schools. The new metrics reports will be updated monthly for the Board and presented on the monthly board meeting agenda. (On File)

13. Discussion Items

A. Student Fees (Textbook/Tech Fee; Athletic/Activity Fee; Meal Fees) for 2018-2019 School Year

Assistant Superintendent Tad DeRenzy presented three options (raise lunch prices by 30¢; raise lunch prices by 10¢; or lunch fees remain the same) regarding lunch fees for the 2018-2019 school year. Recommendation was for fees to remain the same or increase only 10¢. It was the consensus of the board members present to make no change to lunch fees at this time. (On File)

14. Information Items

A. IASB Western Division Spring Dinner Meeting, March 1, 2018, Monmouth Roseville CUSD #238

Board member Mark Tarter and Superintendent Rolf Sivertsen will participate in the IASB Western Division Spring Dinner meeting on March 1, 2018 at Monmouth- Roseville CUSD #238 in Monmouth, Illinois. (On File)

B. Building Reports

Building reports compiled by the school principals will be provided to the Board on a monthly basis for inclusion on the regular board meeting agendas. (On File)

15. Future Agenda Items

A. Yearly Planning Calendar

An adjustment will be made to the Yearly Planning Calendar regarding the timeline (March and April) for reviewing and approving the District 66 Student Handbooks.

16. Closed Session

A. Discuss Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)

B. Discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the District – [5 IlCS 120/2(c)(1)]

Board member Kees moved to enter closed session to discuss collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees – [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)] and to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the district – [5 IlCS 120/2(c)(1)]. Board member Tarter seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Kees, Tarter, Coleman, Lewis, and Snowman. Motion carried.

The Board entered closed session at 8:23 PM. The Board returned to open session 11:26 pm.

17. Adjourn

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

Board Vice-President Jane Lewis declared the regular meeting adjourned at 11:26 pm.

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