East Central Reporter

Central A&M Community Unit School District #21 Board of Education met Nov. 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Central A&M Community Unit District #21 in the counties of Shelby, Christian and Macon counties, Illinois was duly called and held at the Central A&M District Office within the boundaries of the district.

Board President Josh Burgener called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and Brian Hanley called the roll. Members answering present were Bryan Bender, Brock Boltz, Brian Hanley, Chris Just, Collin Townsend and Josh Burgener. Secretary Tim Dowd was absent.

Administrators present: Dr. DeAnn Heck, Charles Brown, Joanne Coady and Rick Hauffe. Also present: Jim Dial, Jess Lehman and Caitlyn Wickline

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jim Dial

PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS

Students of Excellence – None

Citizens Agenda

1. Jim Dial – Saturday Football game

Request for Use of Facilities to be Added to the Agenda – None

Items to be Added to the Current Agenda

1. Approval of Memorandum with CAMEO

ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS

BOND NEWS:

Fall Family Fun Night - November 17 6:00-7:00

Come join us for a night of fun at Bond Primary!! Short Music Performance in the gym at 6:00 Book Fair (Nov.15-19) Turkey Crafts Storytime Turkey Treats Bellah & Mrs. Burckhartt

October Students of the Month: Responsibility

Emme Lamb, Madelyn Sanders, Dalis Ashburn, Samy Boltz

CENTRAL A&M MIDDLE SCHOOL

On November 11, we celebrated our Veteran’s with a ceremony and luncheon, and a day of activities for our students. Thank you to all of the veterans who attended our celebration of Veteran’s Day. Mrs. Koonce, Ms. Manuel, and Mr. Ludwig coordinated a perfect plan of activities! Thank you to Assumption Fire Department for performing the bell ceremony honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Thank you to Bob Dondeville for sharing his story and artifacts. Thank you to our panel of veterans for speaking with our students and answering questions. Thank you to Sally Sloan and her team for preparing a delicious meal for our veterans. Thank you to Kim Hilton for creating a beautiful dining experience! Thank you to the Bond teachers for coordinating the making of placemats and wonderful decorations! Thank you to WAND for joining us and sharing our story! This is a memorable day for our Raiders. It means so much to all of us to see the community and school come together to create this experience. It takes a village, and we have the best! Last month our MS band and chorus performed for family and friends at the Fall Music Concert. They did a beautiful job! Well done, Mr. Elam and Mr. Parker!

Mrs. Jordan took our MS and HS Eco meet teams to competition in October. The MS team finished 7th out of 20 teams!

Girls’ basketball has celebrated 8th grade night, and they are playing their last three regular season games this week. Next week starts regionals.

Boys’ basketball is underway, the 7th grade played for the championship in the Pana tournament, losing to a tough Shelbyville team. They have won their last two home games. Girls’ volleyball signups are starting, practice will begin at the end of the month. October 22nd, the students at Central A&M were able to listen to and learn from Mr. Richard Hight through his presentation "The Art of Inspiration". Our Raiders watched as he created amazing pieces of art for our buildings, while delivering a very important message. Some of the take-aways from today were "what makes you different makes you great", "you are responsible for your own actions", "know your uniqueness, turn it into value, and serve it to as many people as you can". Mr. Hight shared his own story of finding his gifts, and he introduced us to his wife, Marti, and daughter, Avery, who also shared their gifts with us. We all had a wonderful experience!

October 25-29 will be Red Ribbon Week. At school, students will engage in activities that promote a drug free and healthy lifestyle. The theme this year is “Planting Hope for Our Future.” Please partner with us and discuss this message at home, at the dinner table, at family outings, and with friends and extended family.

Raiders of the Quarter

6th Mikky Wilson, Knox Bland, Rheagan Barnes, Cameron Taylor

7th Braynton Newton, Cash Rowcliffe, Caleb Just, Madden Metzger

8th Kingsley Heinemann, Abby Westbrook, Kamdyn Durbin, Mary DeWitt

KEMMERER VILLAGE - DCFS: 3 School: 7

Eight kids enjoyed pizza, chips and soda on October 15th for 1st quarter attendance incentive

Volleyball season is underway at Kemmerer for therapeutic recreation. Students are enjoying being able to have actual games this year.

Basketball skills have started to prepare for basketball season in January.

Second quarter attendance incentive is underway. Students who meet the criteria for the quarter will attend the incentive in December.

FINANCIAL REPORT – Rick Hauffe

EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED MEETING)

A motion was made by Collin Townsend and seconded by Bryan Bender to enter into Executive Session for Discussion of Matters Relating to Employment, Compensation or Other Matters Appropriate for Closed Session as Mandated per 5 ILCS120/2-Motion. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Bender, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Townsend, aye, Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0. Board entered Executive Session at 7:52 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

A motion was made by Collin Townsend and seconded by Chris Just to return to Open Session at 8:543 p.m. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Bender, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Townsend, aye, Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.

ADOPT AGENDA-MOTION

A motion was made by Chris Just and seconded by Josh Burgener to adopt the agenda as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Bender, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Townsend, aye, Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.

CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting – October 18, 2021

B. Approval of the Payment of Current Bills.

A motion was made by Bryan Bender and seconded by Collin Townsend to approve the consent agenda as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Bender, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Townsend, aye, Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION

A. Employment Needs of the District.

i. Approval to hire MS Assistant Volleyball Coach

A motion was made by Brock Boltz and seconded by Collin Townsend to Approve Leslie Conlin as MS Assistant Volleyball Coach for the 2021-22 SY as presented. The roll was called and

members answered as follows: Bender, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Townsend, aye, Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.

ii. Approval to hire HS Assistant Baseball Coach

A motion was made by Brock Boltz and seconded by Bryan Bender to Approve Ryan McElroy as HS Baseball Coach for the 2021-22 SY as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Bender, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Townsend, aye, Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.

iii. Approval to hire HS Night Custodian

A motion was made by Josh Burgener and seconded by Collin Townsend to Approve Andy Watson as HS Nigh Custodian effective immediately as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Bender, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Townsend, aye, Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.

B. Board of Education Press Policy (Final Reading)

4:60- AP4 Administrative Procedure- Federal and State Award Procurement Procedures.

A motion was made by Brock Boltz and seconded by Chris Just to Approve the following policy addition as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Bender, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Townsend, aye, Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.

C. Approval of the 2022 Tax Levy

A motion was made by Collin Townsend and seconded by Chris Just to Approve the 2022 Tax Levy as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Bender, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Townsend, aye, Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.

D. Approval of Resolution to Abate Tax Levied to pay General Obligation Bonds.

A motion was made by Brian Hanley and seconded by Chris Just to Approve Resolution abating of the tax heretofore levied for the year 2021 to pay debt service on General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2018B as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Bender, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Townsend, aye, Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6- 0.

E. Resolution: Delegation of signing Authority

A motion was made by Bryan Bender and seconded by Brian Hanley to Approve Resolution to retain and authorize legal counsel of Kriha Boucheck LLC. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Bender, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Townsend, aye, Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.

F. Committee Items for Discussion

Student and District Activities – Covid 19

Building and Grounds - Storage Building at HS

Transportation – None

G. Consideration of Request for the Use of Facilities – None

H. Additions to the Agenda

a. Memorandum of Understanding with CAMEO

A motion was made by Collin Townsend and seconded by Chris Just to Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with CAMEO. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Bender, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Townsend, aye, Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.

I. Correspondence – None

J. Announcement/Reminder of Workshops/Meetings/Etc.

a. Triple I Convention- November 18-21 – Chicago

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Bryan Bender and seconded by Brian Hanley to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Bender, aye, Boltz, aye, Hanley, aye, Just, aye, Townsend, aye, Burgener, aye. Motion passed 6-0.