Shelbyville Community Unit School District #4 Board of Education Met September 14

By East Central Reporter Reports

Dec 7, 2020

Shelbyville Community Unit School District #4 Board of Education met Sept. 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education of Shelbyville Community Unit School District No. 4 met in a Regular Board meeting at 7:00 P.M. in the Shelbyville High School Gym. Members present: Gary Hayden, Mike Durbin, Jake Hankins, Ellen Trainor and Rob Bosgraaf. Absent: Scott West

Pledge of Allegiance

Public Recognition and Communications Thank You from Phil Turner Family,

Kyle Ladd reported: Graduation 2020

• Graduation Highlights

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TKWC7bOON9BJPb19ijMy-giXidSZT9WU/view?usp=sharing

• Drive Thru Graduation @ Lake Shelbyville https://drive.google.com/file/d/15YqKK9KQ5_vgdvsiSLBs7OJOnshhCIDJ/view?usp=sharing

• Senior Awards Digital

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cSEIYpTT8LwKcgc zCl|4PuXAhlxfusq/view?usp=sharing

• Graduation | Full Ceremony

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FaYZ10Rk2RogXs8Kekkvr7biej|2xR 8/view?usp=sharing

Building Improvements

• New Custom Floor Mats at the Main Entrances (funding provided by Student Council)

• New School Signage (funding provided by SHS Entrepreneurship)

• Office Improvements

• Auditorium Updates! Back to School Orientation

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-- tjkGDdIxNAWMYEQNEvFqTohFE8ybR87ukgqaujmki /edit?usp=sharing

Weekly Bulletin

• Sent to students, parents, and staff by end of the day, every Monday.

https://docs.googlecom/document/d/1JbL_y2eyJGkeAPLlu9gVPnmaBdJ1Qyo_714FWCLS ugk/edit

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nP2qrWfdR1IMEdgUhWlpcJqgv6AWACxBk_TYIrfsMMO/edit?usp=sharing

EIEFES Grant Awarded to Shelbyville High School

• Speed Queen Washer (Family & Consumer Science)

• Speed Queen Dryer (Family & Consumer Science)

• Electrical Wiring Kit (Agriculture)

Agriculture Updates

• FFA Alumni is conducting their Mum Sale to raise money for the local scholarship fund. Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR5fP8QksOM5X05nsUZCIV_HYJd1-9Awnj aiJMdhHFxG_Xcg/viewform?fbclid=IWAR2PBrY61Aa82m70N1IhZzKs3e1ZgC6km3Zh7XO K3XMRV9g4eQpyebwExh8

• Section 19 FFA Livestock Fair was held on Saturday, September 5 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds. Rope Hatfield, Audrey Summers, and Sophie Trainor were all exhibiting livestock projects.

• The Natural Resources and Conservation class is assisting the Army Corps of Engineers with a trail clean-up project on September 9. They will be cleaning the Chief Illini Trail.

• The Ag Sales and Marketing course is planning to meet with SSI to discuss a partnership. The original meeting that was planning for April 2020 was postponed. We are planning to meet with SSi leadership on September 24.

• Land Lease | Army Corps of Engineers: The associated land leased from the Army Corps of Engineers is currently in a natural grass program. The SHS agriculture program plans to hatch turkeys/pheasants/quail in the classroom and release them during the spring semester. There are currently 19 acres managed within this specific partnership.

Russell Tomblin reported:

• Orientation Video - The Moulton Orientation Night was not able to be held this year due to restrictions. This year, we held a virtual tour of the building to introduce staff and show the location of classrooms to help students feel more prepared and comfortable leading in to our first day of attendance.

• Moulton Orientation video

First Day- August 31st was our first day of student attendance across the district. Students and staff did an exceptional job of adjusting to the new expectations and safety guidelines. Each day, the process for things such as temperature screenings has become more efficient which has led to more instructional time.

• Edgenuity- Selected staff members have been working hard to improve the process and learning experience for students utilizing Edgenuity's Courseware and Pathblazer programs.

• Picture Day- Inter-State Studios will be at Moulton for Fall Pictures on September 18th. The process will be different from past years which we expect to make it run slower than normal. Fall sports pictures are postponed for now in an effort to minimize time out of the classroom and ensure enough time to get students' photos completed.

Silas Pogue reported:

Success of the following teams:

• JH Cross Country Teams (4-0)

• JH Baseball Team (7-0)

• JH Softball Team (3-1)

• HS Girls Golf Team (4-0)

• HS Girls Tennis: (Won their opening match against Vandalia) HS Cross Country Teams:

✓ Girls placed 2nd out of 15 teams at the Charleston Invitational (Gabby Spain Individual Champion 18:59)

✓ Boys placed 6th out of 15 teams at Charleston

Ryan Scott reported:

Focus:

• Committees_20-21

• SI Focus 20-21

• instructional mode 20-21

• COVID Teacher Master Detailed 20-21.xls

• Introductions: new TEAM Members:

• Mindy Goodwin - Kindergarten para-pro

• Maggie Neilson - 1st Grade Teacher w/ (Kendra Bryan-mentor)

• Teacher Orientation @ (8/13) @ Moulton cafeteria @ 9:00 AM

• Recognition: old TEAM Members - Years of Service

• (15) years - Kendra Bryan (1st) / Bridgette Cole (ART) / Amie Corley (2nd)

• Brooke Hammond (K) / Angie Sims (2nd)

• (25) years - Angie Kelly (3rd)

• Teacher Introduction video production(s)

• Main Street (1st - 3rd) - https://youtu.be/n8zsP9rY_-||

• (K) - https://youtu.be/W5K7gveD17A

• Tents - (2) 20' x 40' frame tents

• P & H (Earl Peifer) w/ forklift (Blake Tucker) unload @ (8/28)

• HITE Tents install @ (8/28)

• Picnic Tables - Shelbyville Park District w/ Mark Shanks & Tyler Pierce

• (50) + picnic tables

• water coolers - Lake Shelbyville Corps w/ Shane Corley w/ (20) water coolers (borrow)

DATA:

• TITLE_L_ELA_data_19'-20'

• TITLE_I_MATH_data_19'-20'

• STAR FALL 20 universal screener / benchmark window @ (8/31 - 9/11)

• “Early Literacy” @ (K-1st) / Reading @ (2nd-3rd) / MATH @ (K-3rd)

• data analysis (October 20') - COVID-slide+summer-slide

• STAR_Benchmarks_20'-21'

EVENTS:

• back-to-school_drive-thru_flier20.PNG @ (8/26) @ (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

• @ N 1st Street w/ (96) + vehicles

• Main Street (1st - 3rd) - 1st Day of School @ (8/31)

• Kindergarten Student / Family individual transition sessions @ (8/31)

• Kindergarten - 1st Day of School @ (9/1)

• Kindergarten TEAM “Open House” – (9/17) @ 16:00 PM–7:00 PM)

• FALL_20'_pictures_PLAN @ (9/23) @ Main Street (1st - 3rd) & STARS pre-K

• Main Street “Grandparents' Day" @ 19/25)

FYI:

• August & September Focus: Self-Control

• BUS_EVAC_drill_20-21 @ (9/10) & (9/11) - (K) / Main Street (1st - 3rd) / STARS pre-K

• AA 1416-Legal Rights of Students & Parents @ (9/22) @ ROE #11 @ 19:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

Communication & Branding: Facebook: @mainstreetschool1 (1440 + followers)

Shannon Shallenberger reported:

Baby STEPS

• Mary Lockart, our new Family Support Specialist, introduced herself to her new families and jumped right into servicing her caseload.

• She will receive a week-long training on our model curriculum, Baby TALK, beginning September 21st.

• 17/50 of our current 1/2 day students graduated from Baby STEPS

• 4/36 of our current all day students graduated from Baby STEPS

STARS Preschool

• 5/86 students are remote learners

All families came for a 20-40 minute Meet & Greet on the first three days of school

• Students are doing an amazing job of wearing masks

STARS Preschool was awarded the GOLD Circle of Quality rating from ExceleRate. This is the highest level of quality an early learning program can attain.

o The Gold Circle of Quality recognizes programs that meet or go beyond the highest quality goals. Gold Circle programs have met the highest quality standards in three areas: learning environment and teaching quality; administrative standards; and training & education. Programs are actively engaged in continuous quality improvement.

Shane Schuricht reported:

IASB Board Member Recognition: Robert Bosgraff and Ellen Trainor will be receiving LeaderShop and/or Master Board Member Program recognition awards. Unfortunately due to COVID-19, we will not be able to acknowledge these accomplishments in person. We will mail the award(s) to the district office no later than October 30, 2020. Both Rob and Ellen are receiving a Level 1 lapel pin.

April 6th, 2021 School Board Election: Candidates can pick up packets at the Courthouse and start circulating on 9/22/20. The 1st day to file is 12/14/20 and the last day to file is 12/21/20.

USDA - School Meals: The USDA has extended the summer program for all students through the end of December. This means that all Shelbyville students can receive free breakfast and lunch!

HSHS Good Shepherd: HSHS is providing walk-ins, same day appointments and video visits. They will be available to diagnose a student's illness and assess when he or she can return to school.

Approved by consent agenda were the Open and Closed Minutes of the August 20th, 2020 and September 3rd, 2020 meeting and the August 2020 Board Bills, Expense Summary, Revolving Funds, Activity and Fund Summary.

Motion: Hankins

Seconded: Hayden

Motion to open the FY2021 Budget Hearing at 7:25 p.m. Yea - Hankins, Hayden, Durbin, Trainor and Bosgraaf.

Motion passed.

Mr. Schuricht gave a brief review of the proposed FY2021 budget.

No questions from Board or Audience regarding the budget.

No written comments were received.

Motion: Hankins

Seconded: Trainor

Motion to close the FY2021 Budget Hearing at 7:30 p.m. Yea – Hankins, Trainor, Hayden, Durbin and Bosgraaf.

Motion passed.

Motion: Hayden

Seconded: Durbin

Motion to approve the FY2021 Budget as presented: Yea - Hayden, Durbin, Trainor, Hankins and Bosgraaf.

Motion passed.

Motion: Hankins

Seconded: Hayden

Motion to approve the Board Policy updates as presented: Yea - Hankins, Hayden, Trainor, Durbin and Bosgraaf.

Motion passed.

Motion: Trainor

Seconded: Hankins

Motion to appoint Vincent Warren as a Board Member on the Shelbyville CUSD #4 Board of Education per School Board policy 2:70. Yea - Trainor, Hankins, Durbin, Hayden and Bosgraaf.

Motion passed.

Gary Hayden administered the Oath of Office to Vincent Warren.

Motion: Warren

Seconded: Trainor

Motion to accept the quote from Macari's Service Center to replace the heating/cooling unit at the Main Street mobile building in the amount of $7,765.57. Yea – Warren, Trainor, Hankins Hayden and Bosgraaf. No - Durbin.

Motion passed.

Motion: Hankins

Seconded: Trainor

Motion to approve the quote from QNS to upgrade the current wireless network infrastructure at the high school. Yea - Hankins, Trainor, Durbin, Hayden, Warren and Bosgraaf. Motion passed.

Motion: Durbin

Seconded: Warren

Motion to approve the revised 2020-2021 School Calendar. Yea - Durbin, Warren, Hankins, Hayden, Trainor and Bosgraaf.

Motion passed.

Motion: Hankins

Seconded: Warren

Motion to enter Executive Session RE: Appointment, Employment Compensation, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employee(s) of the School District, Collective Bargaining Negotiations at 7:40 PM. Yea – Hankins, Warren, Hayden, Trainor, Durbin and Bosgraaf.

Motion passed.

Motion: Hayden

Seconded: Hankins

Motion to enter into regular session at 8:30 P.M. Yea - Hayden, Hankins, Warren, Trainor, Durbin and Bosgraaf.

Motion passed.

Motion: Hayden

Seconded: Trainor

Motion to accept the letter of retirement from Scott Rader effective January 1st, 2021. Yea – Hayden, Trainor, Durbin, Hankins, Warren and Bosgraaf.

Motion passed.

Motion: Hankins

Seconded: Hayden

Motion to accept the resignation of Joe McChristy effective September 18th, 2020. Yea – Hankins, Hayden, Durbin, Trainor, Warren and Bosgraaf.