East Central Reporter

Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C Board of Education met Jan. 28.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Casey-Westfield Board of Education met in regular session at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Unit Office, 502 E Delaware, Casey, IL. Upon roll call, members present were  Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Tutewiler. Administrators present were Linda Campbell, Kacie Rhoads, Chris Seaton, Jim Sullivan and Dee Scott.

President Tutewiler recognized visitors Jennifer Bishop, Erin Leichty, Chelsey Taylor, Cassie Ramsey and Mike Leichty.

Hearing on proposed waiver application

Open hearing at 7:00 p.m.

Review of the proposed waiver application—Mrs. Scott

105 ILCS 5/10-20.12a

Waiver to allow district employees’ children who are non-resident pupils to attend the schools of the district tuition free.

Public comment, questions/answers -- none

Close hearing at 7:01 p.m.

Act upon approval of the following consent agenda items:

Minutes of the regular meeting of December 17, 2018;

Review of the financial and budgetary reports and approval of the current invoices for payment;

Minutes of the closed session meetings of July 17, 2017; and approval of the destruction of the verbatim record of those meetings as authorized by Board Policy 220 and 220-E1;

Motion by Gelb and seconded by Hutton . Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Tutewiler. The President declared the motion carried.

Discussion and action on request to add territory to the Clark County Enterprise Zone; Randy and Cindy Williams, Corks and Clinks Event Venue & Winery, 19327 N 1600th St, Marshall, IL. Jennifer Bishop presented information on the request. There were no questions from the board.

Motion by Hutton and seconded by Hickox . Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Tutewiler. The President declared the motion carried.

Act upon approval of proposal from Environmental Consultants, LLC for asbestos abatement, consulting services, removal and clean-up of asbestos containing pipe insulation within the west side of the gymnasium attic at the Casey-Westfield Jr/Sr High School for $49,275.

Motion by Gelb and seconded by Huisinga . Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Tutewiler. The President declared the motion carried.

Review, discussion and act upon approval of letter to the Clark County Board supporting request for county safety sales tax proceeds to fund safety measures in our schools. Board members thanked Casey Overbeck for her work on the committee.

Motion by Overbeck and seconded by Hutton . Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Tutewiler. The President declared the motion carried.

Discussion and possible action on a policy regarding Jr. High Athletics participation by 5th and 6th grade students. Jim Sullivan and Mike Leichty presented a recommended policy that aligned with IESA post-season roster limits. Mike Leichty discussed the recommendation. Jim Sullivan noted that coaches want the direction provided by the recommended policy and a set roster number, rather than dealing with variations each season. Administration and the policy committee will review the policy further to ensure any ambiguous language is clarified. Action tabled until February.

Board and Administration Reports

Board—Wabash Valley Division Dinner Meeting at 6:00 pm on March 7 at Roosevelt

Administration

Buildings

Monroe-Mrs. Campbell discussed morning arrival at Monroe and ideas to improve that process. The board expressed support for Mrs. Campbell making whatever changes she felt were necessary. The rubber chips on the playground were also discussed. The rubber chips transfer black onto children and their clothes. The board directed  Mrs. Campbell to replace the chips this summer with chips that do not transfer color.

Jr/Sr High School-Mr. Sullivan shared his report. Congratulations to Susie Elkins on her nomination by our region for ILCTE Innovative Curriculum Resources Project’s 2019 Exemplary CTE Teacher Program.

District – Mrs. Scott

Addendum

Act upon approval to adjourn to closed session under c1 (employment) and c21 (discussion closed meeting minutes) of section 5 ILCS 120/1 et seq. of the Illinois Open Meetings Act at 7:57 p.m.

Motion by Hickox and seconded by Hutton . Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Tutewiler. The President declared the motion carried.

Act upon approval to reconvene to regular session at 8:41 p.m.

Motion by Overbeck and seconded by Hickox . Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Tutewiler. The President declared the motion carried.

Act upon the following consent agenda items:

Act upon approval of closed session minutes of December 17, 2018.

Act upon recommendation to keep closed session minutes closed.

Act upon approval of support staff recommendations.

1.         Accept letter of retirement from Gail Grissom effective June 9, 2023 and invoking the 6% for 4 years retirement incentive.

2.         Rescind previous letter of retirement from Bill McMillan and accept new letter of retirement effective June 30, 2020.

3.         Employ Sandy Stickler as JSHS Cook for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year.

4.         Employ Caryn Gilbert as Title I Tutor for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year.

Act upon approval of certified staff recommendations. None.

Act upon approval of co-curricular recommendations. None.

Act upon approval of administrative staff recommendations. None.

Motion by Gelb and seconded by Overbeck . Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Tutewiler. The President declared the motion carried.

Addendum

Act upon approval to adjourn at 8:43 p.m.

Motion by Hutton and seconded by Hickox . Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Tutewiler. The President declared the motion carried.

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