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Canton Union School District 66 Board met Oct. 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL TO ORDER

President Leonard Barnard called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the boardroom at the Administration Building.

2. ROLL CALL

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

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

President Barnard led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Recommendation was made to remove Personnel Item 10-B.2, Employment of Trent Kleinschmidt, Custodian, Ingersoll Middle School; and to move Personnel Item 10-D.5, Employment, Mike Emery, Mentor, Boys Basketball, Canton High School, for individual consideration as Action Item 11-J.

Board member Tarter moved to remove Personnel Item 10-B.2, Employment of Trent Kleinschmidt, Custodian, Ingersoll Middle School, from the October 15, 2018 regular board meeting agenda. Bishop seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Tarter, Bishop, Barnard, Coleman, Lewis, and Snowman. Motion carried.

Board member Coleman made a motion to move Personnel Item 10-D.5, Employment, Mike Emery, Mentor, Boys Basketball, Canton High School, to Action Item 11-J. Tarter seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Coleman, Tarter, Barnard, Bishop, Lewis, and Snowman. Motion carried.

5. GOOD NEWS ITEMS

A. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Graham Health System Bio Medical Lab at Canton High School Held October 11, 2018

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Graham Health Systems Bio-Medical Lab at Canton High School, held October 11, 2018, was a success. Representatives from the school district administration and staff, the District #66 Board of Education, Graham Health System, Chamber of Commerce, and City Council were present for the event. Menu items were provided by the CHS Culinary Arts students.

B. Trinity Lutheran Church Donation of Supplies to District #66 Elementary Schools Board members expressed gratitude to Trinity Lutheran Church for their generous donation of art supplies to the elementary school art teachers. (On File)

C. Additional Good News Items

Additional Good News Items presented: 1) The Ingersoll Girls Cross Country Team participated in the IESA Class 2A State Cross Country Meet held the previous weekend; and 2) Canton High School students Olivia Walters & Gage Barclay, enrolled in Andrew Mulholland’s Computer Science class, gave presentations on game applications that teams of students have created from concept to finished project.

At 7:10 PM, board member Matt Kees joined the regular board meeting already in progress via telephone conference call.

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 Bishop moved to approve the Revised Consent Agenda. Snowman seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Bishop, Snowman, Coleman, Kees, Lewis, Tarter, and Barnard. Motion carried.

*8. MINUTES

A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting, September 24, 2018

B. Minutes of the Closed Session, September 24, 2018

The minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on September 24, 2018 and the minutes of the Closed Session on September 24, 2018 were approved as presented under the Consent Agenda (On File)

*9. FINANCIAL ACTIVITY

A. Consider Payment of Bills and Payroll

The October bills and payroll were approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. Assistant Superintendent Tad DeRenzy provided an update on fund balances as compared to last year: The Education, Operations and Maintenance, Transportation, and Working Cash Funds show an increase from last year at this time. (On File)

B. Treasurer’s Report

The September 2018 Treasurer’s Report was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

C. Quarterly Reports on School Activity Accounts (Enclosure)

The Quarterly reports on the School Activity Accounts were approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

*10. PERSONNEL

A. Retirements/Leaves/Resignations

1. Resignation, Greg Mathis, Paraprofessional, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective October 12, 2018

The resignation of Greg Mathis from the position of paraprofessional at Ingersoll Middle School, effective October 12, 2018 was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

B. Employment

1. Betty Walters, Reading Aide, Canton High School, Effective Beginning October 1, 2018

2. Trent Kleinschmidt, Custodian, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Beginning October 15, 2018

3. Ashley Myers, Paraprofessional, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective October 9, 2018

The employment of Betty Walters as Reading Aide at Canton High School, effective beginning October 1, 2018 and the employment of Ashley Myers, Paraprofessional at Ingersoll Middle School, effective October 9, 2018 was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

Under agenda item 4, Amendments to the Agenda, the employment of Trent Kleinschmidt as custodian at Ingersoll Middle School was removed from the agenda.

C Transfers

1. Transfer of Kim Rogers, Paraprofessional, from Ingersoll Middle School to Eastview Elementary School, Effective October 9, 2018

The transfer of Kim Rogers, Paraprofessional, from Ingersoll Middle School to Eastview Elementary School, effective October 9, 2018, was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

D. Extracurricular

1. Resignation, Jeff Weyers, Head Soccer Coach, Canton High School, Effective the end of the 2018-2019 Season

2. Resignation, Samantha Norton, Cheerleading Coach, Ingersoll Middle School, Effective Immediately

3. Employment, Spring McDaniel Churchill and Trina Jochums, Co-Sponsors for Club Unify, Lincoln Elementary School, Effective Immediately

4. Approval, Michael Zasada and Levi Draughn, Volunteer Basketball Coaches, Canton High School, Effective 2018-2019 Season

5. Employment, Mike Emery, Mentor, Boys Basketball, Canton High School, Effective Immediately

6. Employment, Jay Murphy, Sophomore Girls Basketball Coach, Canton High School, Effective Immediately

The resignations of Jeff Weyers, Head Soccer Coach at Canton High School, effective the end of the 2018-2019 season and Samantha Norton, Cheerleading Coach at Ingersoll Middle School, effective immediately, were approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

The employment of Spring McDaniel-Churchill and Trina Jochums as Co- Sponsors for Club Unify, Lincoln Elementary School, effective immediately; the approval of Michael Zasada and Levi Draughn as Volunteer Basketball Coaches at Canton High School, effective the 2018-2019 season; and the employment of Jay Murphy as Sophomore Girls Basketball Coach at Canton High School, effective immediately were approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

Under agenda item 4, Amendments to the Agenda, employment of Mike Emery as Mentor for Boys Basketball at Canton High School was moved to Action Item 11-J.

11. ACTION

*A. Consider Approval of Destruction of Verbatim Recording of February 3, 2017 and February 22, 2017 Closed Session

The Board gave approval for destruction of the audio recordings of the board meeting closed sessions held February 3 and February 22, 2017 as presented under the Consent Agenda.

*B. Consider Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement Between Canton Union School District #66, the City of Canton, and the Fulton County State Attorney’s Office for the Reciprocal Reporting of Certain Offenses

The Intergovernmental Agreement between Canton union School District #66, the City of Canton, and the Fulton County State Attorney’s Office for the Reciprocal Reporting of Certain Offenses was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

*C. Consider Approval of Agreement Between Canton Union School District #66, Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, and the Fulton County State Attorney’s Office for Reciprocal Reporting of Criminal Offenses Committed by Students

The Agreement between Canton Union School District #66, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, and the Fulton County State Attorney’s Office for Reciprocal Reporting of Criminal Offenses Committed by Students was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

*D. Consider Approval to Add Accounts to Lincoln Elementary School Activity Account with MidAmerica National Bank: Lunch Donation, Water, PBIS, Club Unify, KIDS Donation, Speech, Sensory, IEA Score Grant, and, Memorial

The addition of accounts (Lunch Donation, Water, PBIS, Club Unify, KIDS Donation, Speech, Sensory, IEA Score Grant, and Memorial) to the Lincoln Elementary School Activity Account with MidAmerica National Bank was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

*E. Consider Approval to Create History Club Account at MidAmerica National Bank for Ingersoll Middle School

The request to open a History Club Account at MidAmerica National Bank for Ingersoll Middle School was approved as presented under the Consent Agenda. (On File)

F. Consider Approval of 2018-2019 School Improvement Plans for Canton High School, Ingersoll Middle School, Eastview Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Westview Elementary School

A report on PARCC Results for Grades 3-8 in the subject areas of Math and English/Language Arts was provided by Curriculum Director Jason Parsons, showing four years of comparison data for percentages of students achieving meets/exceeds by grade-level. A breakdown of data by school was also provided for grades three and four in the subjects of Math and English/Language Arts. SAT results for Grade 11 testing was provided for Meets or Exceeds in the subjects of Math and English/Language Arts. School Improvement Plans were reviewed by school principals Bridgette Dennis (Eastview Elementary), Anne Grzanich (Westview Elementary), Kilee Lidwell-McFerren (Lincoln Elementary), Wayne Krus (Ingersoll Middle School), and Mike Lindy (Canton High School). Reports included Good News Items implemented in their building, Goals for the school year, and Action Plans to achieve those goals.

Board member Bishop moved to approve the 2018-2019 School Improvement Plans for Canton High School, Ingersoll Middle School, Eastview Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Westview Elementary School as presented. Tarter seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Bishop, Tarter, Coleman, Kees, Lewis, Snwoman, and Barnard. Motion carried. (On File)

G. Consider Approval of Job Description for the Position of Director of Student Learning

Board member Coleman moved to approve the Job Description for the position of Director of Student Learning as presented. Bishop seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Coleman, Bishop, Kees, Lewis, Snowman, Tarter, and Barnard. Motion carried. (On File)

H. Consider Approval of Extracurricular Mentoring Program Handbook

Board member Kees moved to approve the Extracurricular Mentoring Program Handbook as presented. Coleman seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Kees, Coleman, Bishop, Lewis, Snowman, Tarter, and Barnard. Motion carried. (On File)

I. Consider Approval of Resolution for Tentative 2018 Tax Levy

Assistant Superintendent Tad DeRenzy presented projections on Health/Life Safety facility construction projects, providing details on costs remaining, anticipated costs, and expenditure breakdowns, leaving an estimated balance after 18-19 expenses of $241,018. EAV comparison information for tax years 2012-2018 was provided, along with 2018 Levy amounts by fund. The total tax rate for CUSD will be approximately $3.975 per $100 of EAV, if no new bonds are issued. Action to approve the 2018 Tax Levy will be taken at the November regular board meeting.

Board member Bishop moved to approve the Resolution for the Tentative 2018 Tax Levy as presented. Coleman seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Bishop, Coleman, Kees, Lewis Snowman, Tarter, and Barnard. Motion carried. (Attachment)

J. Employment, Mike Emery, Mentor, Boys Basketball, Canton High School, Effective Immediately

Board member Coleman moved to approve Mike Emery as Mentor for Boys Basketball at Canton High School, as presented. Bishop seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Coleman, Bishop, Kees, Lewis, Snowman, Tarter, and Barnard. Motion carried. (On File)

REPORTS

A. District #66 Metrics Report

There were no questions or concerns regarding the monthly District Metrics report provided to the Board. (On File)

DISCUSSION ITEMS

A. Schedule Board Retreat

Board members scheduled a Board Retreat for Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NOON. The Retreat will be held in the Administration Building boardroom.

B. Designate Board Delegate for the 2018 Delegate Assembly Meeting on November 17, 2018, Chicago

Board member Matt Kees volunteered to represent the Canton School District Board of Education at the 2018 Delegate Assembly on November 17, 2018.

C. Schedule Board Policy Governance Committee Meeting

A meeting of the Board Policy Governance Committee was scheduled for Friday, October 19, 2018 at 9:00 AM in the boardroom.

14. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. October 2018 Building Reports

The October 2018 building reports compiled by the school principals were provided to the Board of Education. Canton High School Assistant Principal Jay Valencia provided an update on student discipline referrals at the high school as compared to first quarter last year. Percentages were down for In-School Suspensions, Out-of-School Suspensions, evening detentions, and cell phone infractions. (On File)

B. Westview Elementary School Track Project

Initial plans are being made for the installation of a track at Westview Elementary School. Fundraising projects will be held to raise dollars for the project. Friends of Westview will move forward with the track project.

C. IASB Resolutions Committee Report to the Membership for the Delegate Assembly on Saturday, November 17, 2018

The ISAB Resolutions Committee Report to the Membership for the Delegate Assembly will be discussed by the Canton Board of Education at the scheduled November 10, 2018 board retreat.

D. Freedom of Information Request from Josh Fine, HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, Received September 21, 2018

A FOIA request was received at the district office from Josh Fine, HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. The request was responded to in the timeline required by law. (On File)

15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

A. Yearly Planning Calendar

No items presented. 16. CLOSED SESSION

A. Discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body to determine its validity – [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)] (Board Enclosure)

Board member Ben Bishop moved to enter closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body to determine its validity pursuant to Illinois School Code 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

The Board entered closed session at 8:30 PM. The Board returned to open session 9:07 PM.

17. ACTION

A. Possible Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice to Remedy to a Licensed Employee of the District

Board member Coleman moved to accept the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice to Remedy to a Licensed Employee of the District as presented. Bishop seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Coleman, Bishop, Kees, Lewis, Snowman, Tarter, and Barnard. Motion carried. (On File)

B. Possible Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Termination of a Probationary Educational Support Personnel Employee of the District

Board member Tarter moved to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Termination of a Probationary Educational Support Personnel Employee of the District as presented. Bishop seconded. Voting yes by roll call were board members Tarter, Bishop, Coleman, Kees, Lewis, Snowman, and Barnard. Motion carried. (On File)

18. ADJOURN

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

President Barnard declared the regular meeting adjourned at 9:09 PM.

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