Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C Board of Education met Aug. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. The Casey-Westfield Board of Education met in regular session at 7:00 P.M., at the IMC (Library) of the Jr/Sr. High School, 306 E. Edgar, Casey, IL. Upon roll call, members present were Gelb, Hickox (via phone), Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Perie. Administrators present were Linda Campbell, Kacie Rhoads, Chris Seaton, Jim Sullivan and Jon Julius.
2. President Overbeck recognized visitors Mark Shipman and Betsy Collins. 3. Approval of consent agenda items
a. Minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 2020;
b. Destruction of the verbatim record of closed session records 18 months and older as authorized by Board Policy 220 and 220-E1;
c. Review of the financial and budgetary reports and approval of the current invoices for payment;
d. Approve Risk Management Plan & Written Safety Plan;
e. Approve PRESS policy updates and revisions (Appendix A);
f. Listed resolution and to post the tentative budget and set the date and time for the budget hearing. “Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of the Casey-Westfield School District C-4 in Counties of Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Crawford and Jasper, State of Illinois, that a tentative budget for said district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the Unit Office, 502 E. Delaware, Casey, IL in this school district from and after 8:00 A.M. on August 11, 2020. Notice is further given that public hearing on said budget will be at 7:00 P.M. September 21, 2020 at the Jr/Sr high School library, 306 E. Edgar, Casey, IL”;
g. Approve changing the name of authorized signers on Casey State Bank checking accounts and First Neighbor Bank credit card from Dee Scott to Jon Julius;
h. Change December regular board meeting date to Dec. 14
Motion by Hutton and seconded by Huisinga. Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Perie. The President declared the motion carried.
4. Approve COVID-19 return to school plan
Discussion was had on several topics, including clear backpacks being required at the jr/sr high school IF a backpack is going to be used in class; however, with everything on the chromebook and no books being used, it is hoped that only chromebooks and notepads be transported from room to room. Clear water bottles are preferred to see contents of the bottle but not enforced due to no drinking fountains; however, students can purchase water bottles in the cafeteria.
At this time, the jr. high has 16 remote and the high school has 26 remote with 8 homeschooling. Monroe – 65 remote with 18 homeschooling.
District - Approximately 80 have still not made their registration plans clear but staff has been, and will continue to, reach out to solidify those student plans.
Motion made by Hutton and seconded by Overbeck. Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Perie. The President declared the motion carried.
5. Board and Administrator Reports
Dr. Julius shared that bandwidth for the district was being upgraded with the goal date of mid-September due to contractor availability. Hotspots have been quoted and will require that they are used in a Verizon service area. For others, the parking lot will be available at all hours for families to use and communication to local businesses with public wi-fi might be utilized as well. Technology grants are being applied for to assist with the expense.
Mark Shipman reviewed the options available for removing and replacing the damaged asbestos in the Arts Hall.
President Overbeck suggested we go ahead and look at Alternate bid 2 to take care of the asbestos now while the job is already being bid for everything instead of waiting for the increased cost at a later date.
Mr. Sullivan shared that Golf, Ladies Tennis, and Cross Country have officially started practices today. The custodians have been working hard to get the high school ready.
Mrs. Campbell shared the maintenance has been completed at the grade school and the teachers are working on removing all excess furniture to allow for the most space possible between students. Staff are reaching out to parents who have not yet indicated their registration choices for their students to finalize the rosters and classroom plans.
Dr. Julius shared that the face coverings that the state provided have arrived. Mrs. Campbell also shared that the shields have also come in that can be worn with a face covering for full-face protection, but will most likely be provided for speech therapy along with the plexi-glass barrier because face coverings would not be effective for speech therapy. President Overbeck shared that she attended the Resolutions Committee meeting and 14 resolutions were submitted with 12 going to a vote.
6. Addendum
7. Approve adjourning to closed session at 7:42PM.
Motion by Navel and seconded by Gelb. Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Perie. The President declared the motion carried.
8. Approve reconvening to regular session at 7:58PM
Motion by Perie and seconded by Huisinga. Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Perie. The President declared the motion carried.
9. Approve consent agenda items:
a. Approve closed session minutes of July 20, 2020
b. Approve support staff recommendations
i. Resignation of Cheyanna Davidson as paraprofessional;
ii. Transfer Jake Hibschman to maintenance department
Motion by Hickox and seconded by Hutton. Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Perie. The President declared the motion carried.
10. Approve an early graduation request from high school student ID number 6958.
Motion by Gelb and seconded by Perie. Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Perie. The President declared the motion carried.
11. Approve keeping closed session minutes closed
Motion by Gelb and seconded by Hickox. Upon roll call, members voting yea were Gelb, Hickox, Huisinga, Hutton, Navel, Overbeck and Perie. The President declared the motion carried.
12. Addendum.
13. Adjourn at 8:00 PM.
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