Creve Coeur School District 76 Board met Nov. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Bailey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Randy Giddens, Brenda Keogel, Katherine Ragon, Valerie Ragon, Savanna Tyler, Pam Greiner and Linda Bailey. Absent were none. Also present were Mr. Tony Whiston, Mr. Michael McCormick, Mr. Steve Johnson and Mr. David Roehrig.
Mrs. Valerie Ragon read the District Mission and Vision Statement.
Action Items
Mrs. V. Ragon, seconded by Miss K. Ragon, made the motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting dated October 23, 2018. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. K. Ragon abstained. Motion carried.
Mrs. V. Ragon, seconded by Miss K. Ragon, made the motion to approve the payments lists dated October 24, 2018 and November 8, 2018. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, K. Ragon, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. Motion carried.
Mrs. Greiner, seconded by Miss K. Ragon, made the motion to approve the September and October LaSalle School Activity Fund Reports. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, K. Ragon, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. Motion carried.
Mrs. V. Ragon, seconded by Miss K. Ragon, made the motion to approve the bookkeeper to pay any routine bills due to regular meeting schedules in the months of November, December 2018 and January 2019. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, K. Ragon, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. Motion carried.
Miss K. Ragon, seconded by Mrs. V. Ragon, made the motion to accept the quote from Woods Lawn Care for snow removal presented. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, K. Ragon, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. Motion carried.
Mrs. Tyler, seconded by Mrs. Keogel, made the motion to approve the estimate from Morton Electrical Design Inc. to complete Phase I of the air conditioning project, service at LaSalle not to exceed $9,000.00 pending ROE approval. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. K. Ragon abstained. Motion carried.
Mrs. V. Ragon, seconded by Miss K. Ragon, made the motion to accept the three (3) year agreement with Homefield Energy as the District’s Electric Supplier. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, K. Ragon, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. Motion carried.
Mr. Giddens, seconded by Miss K. Ragon, made the motion to approve second reading and adoption of Policies 2:105; Ethics and Gift Ban, 2:170; Procurement of Architectural Engineering and Land Surveying Services, 4:20; Fund Balances, 4:80; Accounting and Audits, 4:140; Waiver of Student Fees, 6:10; Educational Philosophy and Objectives, 6:30; Organization of Instruction, 6:60; Curriculum Content, 6:120; Education of Children with Disabilities, 6:130; Program for the Gifted, 6:135; Accelerated Placement Program, 6:190; Extracurricular and Co- Curricular Activities, 6:220; Instructional Material Selection and Adoption, 6:230; Library Media Program, 6:240; Field Trips, 6:250; Community Resource Persons and Volunteers, 7:50; School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools, 7:340; Student Records, and 8:25; Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided by Non- School Related Entities. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, K. Ragon, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. Motion carried.
Mr. Giddens, seconded by Miss K. Ragon, made the motion to approve Administrative Procedures 2:170-AP; Qualification Based Selection, 4:60-AP2; Third Party Non-Instructional Contacts, 4:80-AP1; Checklist for Internal Controls, 4:80-AP2; Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Awareness Program, 5:20-AP; Sample Questions and Considerations for Conducting the Internal Harassment In Workplace Investigation, 6:40-AP; Curriculum Development, 6:135-AP; Accelerated Placement Program Procedures, 6:240-AP; Field Trip Guidelines, 7:20-AP; Harassment of Students Prohibited, 7:180-AP1; Prevention, Identification, Investigation, and Response to Bullying and School Violence, 7:190-AP1; Student Handbook-Hazing Prohibited, 7:310-AP; Guidelines for Student Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Publications; Elementary Schools, and 7:340-AP1; School Student Records. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, K. Ragon, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. Motion carried.
Mr. Giddens, seconded by Miss K. Ragon, made the motion to approve Administrative Exhibits 3:40-E; Checklist for the Superintendent Employment Contract Negotiation Process, 4:50-E; School District Payment Order, 4:55-E; Cardholder’s Statement Affirming Familiarity With
Requirements for Using District Credit and/or Procurement Cards, 7:15-E; Notification to Parents of Family Privacy Rights, 7:180-AP1-E1; Resource Guide for Bullying Prevention, 7:180-AP1-E2; Be a Hero by Reporting Bullying, 7:180-AP1-E3; Memo to Staff Regarding Bullying, 7:180-AP1-E4; Memo to Parents/Guardians Regarding Bullying, 7:180-AP1-E5; Report Form for Bullying, 7:180-AP1-E6; Interview Form for Bullying, 7:180-AP1-E7; Response to Bullying, 7:185-E; Memo to Parents/Guardians Regarding Teen Dating Violence, 7:280-E2; Reporting And Exclusion Requirements for Common Communicable Diseases, 7:280- E3; Prevention of Staphylococcal for Schools, 7:300-E2; Certificate of Physical Fitness for Participation in Athletics, and 7:340-AP1-E1; Notice to Parents/Guardians of Their Rights Concerning a Student’s School Records. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel,
K. Ragon, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. Motion carried.
Information Items
Mrs. Bailey updated the Board of upcoming events. Labor Management meeting is November 14th, next regular board meeting is December 11th, Annual Chicago Conference is November 16th and the School Board Election deadlines.
The Board discussed applying for an early childhood grant. Mrs. Walton will check with on the number of students ineligible for head start services.
Miss Sarah Behrens and Mr. Matthew Conolly presented to the Board an overview of student involvement with parent/teacher conferences.
Miss Katherine Ragon excused herself from regular session meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Mr. Whiston updated the on staff attendance rates.
Mr. Johnson updated the Board regarding 10-Year Life Safety, student attendance, school improvement day, math training, school portrait agreement, Veterans program, and 3 on 3 basketball alumni fundraising request.
The Board was in consensus to let the group use Parkview for a 3 on 3 basketball tournament of alumni provided they fill out the paperwork and have proof of insurance.
Mr. McCormick updated the Board regarding 10-Year Life Safety, Halloween Parade, Parent Club events, nurse interviews, Norwood School visit, Veterans Assembly, Annual Thanksgiving Feast, Creve Coeur lighting of the Tree, musical programs, and tutoring.
Mr. Roehrig presented to the Board a Workload for Special Educators policy.
Mrs. Donna McCaw presented to the Board the PARCC state testing by grade level cohorts. Mrs. Smallberger updated the Board regarding the canned food drive and penny tree.
Closed Session
Mrs. V. Ragon, seconded by Mrs. Greiner, made the motion to enter into executive session for Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employee(s) of the Public Body, Student Matters, Collective Bargaining Matters between the Public Body and the Exclusive Representatives of its Employees and Review of Executive Session Minutes at 8:37 p.m. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, K. Ragon, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. Motion carried.
(WHEREUPON THE BOARD ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:37 P.M.)
Resume Regular Session
Mrs. V. Ragon, seconded by Mrs. Greiner, made the motion to resume regular session at 10:17 p.m. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. Motion carried.
Mrs. V. Ragon, seconded by Mrs. Greiner, made the motion to employ Angie Thatcher as a registered school nurse at the hourly rate of $25.00 on student attendance days for the remainder of the school year. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, V. Ragon, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were Tyler. Motion carried.
Mrs. Bailey, seconded by Mrs. Greiner, made the motion to employ Lauren Rodgers as a Volleyball Coach for the 2018-2019 school year. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. Motion carried.
Mrs. Greiner, seconded by Mrs. Keogel, made the motion to approval the revisions to the 2018- 2019 extra-curricular stipends list. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Keogel, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were Giddens. Motion carried.
Mrs. Bailey, seconded by Mrs. Greiner, made the motion to accept the retirement letter from Carrie Foster effective the last teacher attendance day for the 2019-2020 school year. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. Motion carried.
Mrs. Bailey, seconded by Mrs. Greiner, made the motion to adjourn meeting at 10:21 p.m. ROLL CALL VOTE-Yeas were Giddens, Keogel, V. Ragon, Tyler, Greiner, and Bailey. Nays were none. Motion carried.
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