Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board Education met Aug. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 1, Coles and Cumberland Counties, Illinois met in regular session on Wednesday, August 18, 2018 at the Administration Building – 410 West Polk Avenue, Charleston, Illinois 61920
The following members were present: Jason Coe, President
Scott Clarke, Vice President Susan Daniels, Secretary Kelly Miller, Treasurer Brian Gough Matt Titus
The following member was absent: Eva Ritchey
The following staff members were present: Todd J. Vilardo, Superintendent
Chad Burgett, Assistant Superintendent Visitors 12 and 0 Members of the Press
Under public, staff comments or questions, written communications: President Coe asked if there were any comments, questions or written communications. No requests were received.
Under Consent Agenda, President Coe asked if there were any items under the consent agenda that the Board of Education would like to remove to discuss in closed session. No requests were received.
Mr. Vilardo reviewed the recommendations under the consent agenda.
IV. Consent Agenda: Standard Items
A. Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 18, 2018.
B1. Approve the bills and payrolls for the month of July 2018.
B2. Approve the Activity Fund Reports for the CUSD #1 attendance centers, period ending July 2018. C. Approve the summary of revenues and expenditures year to date as presented by Assistant
Superintendent Chad Burgett.
V. Consent Agenda: Old Business
VI. Consent Agenda: New Business
A. Grant the Superintendent authorization to approve or disapprove Serious Safety Hazard Findings applications to begin the 2018-19 school year. The application(s) will be forwarded to the Department of Transportation for final review and then, presented to the Board of Education at the next regular board meeting.
VII. Consent Agenda: Employment
Accept a letter of resignation from Cara Wheeler from her position as a Social Studies teacher at Charleston High School, effective immediately.
Accept a letter of resignation from Brooke Alexander from her position as a Title 1 teacher at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, effective immediately.
Accept a letter of resignation from Sarah Vester from her position as a Speech and Language Pathologist at Ashmore and Mark Twain Elementary Schools, effective immediately.
Accept a letter of resignation from Kelly Wells from her position as a 4th grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, effective immediately.
Accept a letter of resignation from Karen Hutton from her position as a special education paraprofessional in the ED Transition program at Charleston High School, effective July 30, 2018.
Accept a letter of resignation from Rachel Conroy from her position as a special education paraprofessional at Mark Twain Elementary School, effective July 16, 2018.
Approve the transfer of Mary Bower into the position as a Title 1 Interventionist at Jefferson Elementary School, beginning with the 2018-19 school year.
Approve the transfer of Gina Meister into the position as a 6th grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, beginning with the 2018-19 school year.
Approve the employment of Jerry Payne as a full time teacher (Social Studies) at Charleston High School, beginning with the 2018-19 school year. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment.
Approve the employment of Cheyenne Warman-Neal as a half time teacher (Family and Consumer Science) at Charleston High School, beginning with the 2018-19 school year. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment.
Approve the employment of Theresa Ehr as a full time teacher (4th grade) at Jefferson Elementary School, beginning with the 2018-19 school year. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment.
Approve the employment of Sydney Randall as a full time teacher (4th grade) at Jefferson Elementary School, beginning with the 2018-19 school year. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment.
Approve the employment of Tim McGinness as a full time teacher (5th grade) at Jefferson Elementary School, effective for the 2018-19 school year. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment.
Approve the employment of Kristen Hutchinson as a full time District Speech/Language Pathologist (Mark Twain and Ashmore Elementary Schools), effective for the 2018-19 school year. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment.
Approve the employment of Dyllan Williams as a full time special education program paraprofessional at Charleston High School, beginning with the 2018-19 school year. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment.
Approve the employment of Kristen Shain as a full time special education paraprofessional assigned to the ED Transition Program at Charleston High School, beginning with the 2018-19 school year. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment.
Approve the employment of Leah Lanman as a full time special education paraprofessional assigned to the Pre-School Program at Mark Twain Elementary School, beginning with the 2018-19 school year. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment.
Approve the employment of David Craig as a full time custodian (2nd shift) at Jefferson Elementary School, effective August 1, 2018. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment.
Approve the employment of Tracy Mitchell as a crossing guard at Jefferson Elementary School, beginning with the 2018-19 school year. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment.
Approve the employment of Andrew Hart in the extra-curricular assignment as an Assistant Football Coach at Charleston High School during the 2018-19 school year. This employment was contingent upon the receipt of all information required for employment.
Approve the list of individuals to serve as volunteer coaches at Charleston High School during the 2018-19 school year.
Scott Bower Football
Noah Decker Football
Larry Hanner Football
Logan Ratliff Football
Jeff Schuette Football
Carla Thomas Girls’ Tennis
Jessica Stewart Trojets
Approve the list of substitutes/volunteers for Charleston CUSD #1 as of August 8, 2018.
Dr. Clarke moved and Mrs. Miller seconded the motion to approve items under IV through VII inclusive on the Consent Agenda.
On roll call vote:
AYE: Clarke, Miller, Gough, Titus, Daniels, Coe
NAY: none Abstain: none
Motion carried
Under the Superintendent’s Report, Mr. Vilardo announced that the 2018-19 school year officially opened on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 with an all staff institute. The first day of student attendance was today, Wednesday, August 15 with a 2-hour early dismissal scheduled. Mr. Vilardo reviewed the enrollment numbers as of the first day of school, which revealed a decrease of 31 students in enrollment from the 2017-18 school year. Mr. Vilardo indicated that the 6th day enrollment will provide a more accurate count and will be presented with enrollment projections at the September board meeting. He reported that with open enrollment into Ashmore Elementary School, as of August 7 there were 28 students transferred into Ashmore.
Staffing for 2018-2019
Mr. Vilardo stated there were a few last minute resignations, therefore, not all positions were filled by the beginning of the school year. So far this year, he reported the district employed 24 new teachers. Mr. Vilardo reviewed the list of openings yet to fill. He noted that the district did experience teacher shortage in some areas this year. The building principals will interview for the open positions with the authority to staff with final approval at the September board meeting.
Board of Education/Administrative Retreat
Mr. Vilardo reported that on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 the CUSD #1 Administrative team came together for a Team Leadership Seminar from 1:00 – 4:00pm. During the retreat, the administrators reviewed the district goals and strategies. He stated that the administrative team divided into groups to build on the strategies in place and develop tactics to achieve success. That evening a special board meeting was held for the Board of Education and Administrative Team to come together to communicate the results of the day and to receive input from board members. Mr. Vilardo indicated next steps are for Mr. Burgett, Mrs. Holly and himself to meet to pursue plans to accomplish the strategies put forth. The Board of Education received a copy of the Goals and Tactics as presented during the retreat (a copy is located in the official board book).
Mr. Titus moved and Dr. Clarke seconded a motion to accept the Superintendent’s Report.
On roll call vote:
AYE: Titus, Clarke, Gough, Miller, Daniels, Coe
NAY: none Abstain: none
Motion carried
At 6:48pm, President Coe recommended that the Board of Education adjourn into closed session to consider information regarding appointment, employment, compensation, and discipline of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2/(c)(1)
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 ILCS120/2/(c)(2)
The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the District, including meetings held for the purpose of discussion whether a particular parcel should be acquired. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)
Dr. Clarke moved and Mr. Gough seconded a motion.
On roll call vote:
AYE: Clarke, Gough, Miller, Titus, Daniels, Coe
NAY: none Abstain: none
Motion carried
At 8:30pm, Mr. Gough moved and Mr. Titus seconded the motion to reconvene from closed session.
On roll call vote:
AYE: Gough, Titus, Clarke, Miller, Daniels, Coe
NAY: none Abstain: none
Motion carried
At 8:31pm Dr. Clarke moved to adjourn from the board meeting. Mr. Gough seconded the motion.
On roll call vote:
AYE: Clarke, Gough, Miller, Titus, Daniels, Coe
NAY: none Abstain: none
Motion carried
http://www.charleston.k12.il.us/pdfs/bdminutes/2018-2019/8-15-2018RegularBdMtg.pdf
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