Marshall Community Unit School District C-2 Board of Education met March 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. Pledge of Allegiance, Call to Order
The Board Meeting was called to or by Mr. Macke at 6:00 p.m. with Mr. Macke leading the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board Members Macke, Crews, Hendrix, Rayhel, and Gard were present w/ Administrators Ross, Morgan, Lake, Maxwell, Keown, Ritchey, Willams and Director of Maintenance and Transportation John Grubb in attendance. Jill Sisson was also present.
II. Opportunity for Public Comment - Two Minute Limit
Brent Compton and Tiffany Setzer were present in the audience. Tiffany Setzer offered a prayer.
III. Review & Planning Session Regarding District Projects & Goals
A. Discussion of District Mission & Core Values
Copies of the District Mission & Core Values were distributed to all in attendance for their review.
B. Discussion of Accomplishments From Previous Board Retreat Meetings
Past accomplishments from previous Board Retreat Meetings were discussed as follows:
Review of Accomplishments From Previous Retreats
BOE Retreat - January 10, 2015
South School Roof, Windows, and HVAC - Completed Summer 2015
MHS Upstairs Library Wing Controls & Ventilation - Completed Summer 2015
South School Office Move and Keyless Entry System - Completed Summer 2015 (Buzz- In Entry)
Improved Visitor Seating at FB Field - Completed Fall 2015
MHS Science Lab Updates w/ Marshall Schools Foundation - Completed Summer 2016
MHS Lockerroom Updates - Discussed
MHS Football Field Restroom Updates - Discussed
BOE Retreat - May 4, 2016
MHS Science Lab Updates w/ Marshall Schools Foundation - Completed Summer 2016
MHS Gym Floor Refinish - Completed Summer 2016
Safe Routes to School MHS & North - Completed Summer 2016
MHS Lockerroom Updates - Discussed
MHS Football Field Restroom Updates - Discussed Random Drug Testing for Staff – Discussed
BOE Retreat - February 22, 2017
Buzz-In Entries at MJHS and North School - Completed Summer 2017
Update and Expansion of Security Cameras at MHS - Completed Summer 2017
Security Lights at McNary Parking Lot - Completed Summer 2017
Walk-In Freezer Replacement at MHS - Completed Summer 2017
Athletic Restroom Update at MHS - Scheduled Summer 2018
Windows on Vocational Wing at MHS - Scheduled Summer 2018 (w/ Doors also)
District - Wide Swipe Card Entry - Discussed (Capability Installed at North & MJHS Summer 2017)
District- Wide Liaison Officer - Discussed
Perimeter Security Improvements - Discussed MHS & Gymnasium HVAC - Discussed
MHS Locker-room Updates - Discussed
All Weather Track Replacement - Discussed RDT for Staff - Discussed
BOE Retreat - February 21, 2018
Other MJHS Windows / Ceilings / Lights / HVAC - Completed Summer 2018
MHS Vocational & Band Windows & Doors - Completed Summer 2018
Ross Gym Foyer Restrooms - Completed Summer 2018
Weight Room Equipment Updates - Completed Summer 2018
MHS HVAC - Discussed
MHS Cafeteria - Discussed
Potential for Gym(s) HVAC - Discussed
District Liaison Officer - Added Spring 2018
MJHS Cameras - Completed Summer 2018
Potential for Buzz-In Entry at MHS - Completed Summer 2018
Potential for Swipe Card Entry District-Wide - Completed Summer 2018 MHS & MJHS/
Also North Main Door
Revisions to Board Policy 5:50 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy - Adopted for 18-19 School Year
Revisions to Board Policy 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics to address Dual Sport
Participation - Adopted for 18-19 School Year
BOE Retreat - March 6, 2019
Bush Field Concession / Restroom Building - Completed Summer 2019
Unit Office Building Envelope - Completed Summer 2019
MHS / MJH Boiler Repairs - Completed Summer 2019
Potential for Expansion of Property - Purchased Macey Property Summer 2019
Investment Updates - As of Summer 2019, expecting $55K from Bond Interest and conservatively $75,000 combined from Bank Interest (First Financial, First Mid, Casey State)
North School HVAC Repair - Discussed Potential for Gym(s) HVAC - Discussed
Bush Field Track Renovation - Discussed MHS HVAC - Discussed
MHS Cafeteria - Discussed
MHS/MJHS Breezeway - Discussed
BOE Retreat - February 19, 2020
Bush Field Track Renovation - Approved for Summer 2020
Purchase of Macey House Property - Fall 2019 / Demolition
Approved for Spring 2020
MJHS Baseball & Softball Financed by District - Approved for 2020-21
Professional Development $ Increase from 10K to 40K-Approved for 2020-21 Maintaining 5 sections of 4th Grade - Approved for 2020-21
Addition of Guidance Counselor at PreK-8th Level - Approved for 2020-21
Discussed
MHS HVAC
MHS Cafeteria
MHS/MJHS Breezeway
New Gym / Elementary Gym w/ Seating (potential partnership w/ the City was discussed)
MJHS Fine Arts Stage Light and Curtain Upgrade
MHS Gyms LED Lighting, Need for new Work Trucks approximately 2 for $56,000 through the state purchasing program
MHS Parking Lot Lines
McNary Gym Player Seats and new Scorer Table, Band Bleacher Upgrade,
Locker-room Upgrades
Incentives for Marshall Grads to return as Teachers
Purchase of Cliff Turner Property
Be Sure Juvenile Justice Training Program
BOE Retreat - 2020-21 Cancelled
BOE Retreat - March 23, 2022
MHS HVAC Project - Underway Gym HVAC- Underway
District LED Lighting - Complete
North HVAC Repair - Complete
Macey House Demolition and Parking Lot - Complete Track Resurfacing - Complete
Phone / Intercom System - Complete
Fire Alarms - MJHS Complete / MHS Underway
Scoreboard Replacement McNary - Underway
North Drop Off Lane - Complete
Bus Fleet Refresh - Underway and to be continued (7 so far)
School Improvement Planning for 2022-23 focusing on effects of Pandemic - Underway
Staffing Needs - Added Social Worker, Psych, Special Ed
Fencing UpGrades - Maintenance Grant Secured
Discussed
MHS Cafeteria
South School Pre-K Expansion McNary interior improvements
C. Discussion of Finance
Mr. Ross reviewed ...
Recent History - Local Taxes and GSA/EBF (Attached) Last 10 Years Revenue and Expenditures (Attached)
Grant Expenditures and Remaining Revenue (Attached)
Mr. Ross called attention to the rising Minimum Wage for Non-Certified Employees, the $40,000 Minimum Teaching Salary Law, the end of Federal ESSER and Grant Dollars as concerns going forward. He cited that Marshall C-2 continues to have one of the lowest tax rates in the area and also one of the lowest operating expense per pupil amounts in the state.
D. Discussion of Personnel / Staffing Needs
Mr. Ross cited the continued increase of personnel to address special needs and social emotional needs, citing recent additions of a psychologist, counselor, social worker, and special education instructor(s).
The teacher shortage continues to be an issue in certain areas including Science and CTE which we have a need for. Supporting paraprofessionals in getting their teacher license has been a large help with elementary and special education openings.
E. Discussion of Curriculum / School Improvement Planning
School Improvement efforts continue to focus on social emotional needs of students, attendance, and learning loss.
F. Discussion of Operations and Maintenance / Facilities
G. Discussion of Transportation
Past potential projects that continue to have interest were discussed including an expanded cafeteria for MHS/MJHS, solutions to expanded Pre-K opportunities in the district, and the potential for another gymnasium.
Alternatives for the pre K solution included mention of an expansion at MJHS to move the 6th grade to there, 2nd grade to North, creating pre-K space at South.
Fencing replacements through a maintenance grant.
Bleacher upgrades at Bush Field (Wood to Aluminum) and in McNary Gym.
Scoreboard replacements in McNary Gym and potential use of white space above seating after AC has been installed.
The need for a handicap bus immediately and the potential use if another activity bus were purchased.
Boiler replacement immediately at South School was discussed.
Other general goals or ideas expressed were...
The possibility of getting rid of reserved seating for football
Shifting the attendance issue to include parent / student responsibility
Concern regarding transition planning for future administrator retirements
IV. Closed Session
A. Personnel (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) -The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity).
The Board Elected not to go into Closed Session.
V. Open Session
A. Action to Approve Leave Request(s) of Professional Educator Licensed and Educational Support Employees
B. Action to Approve Retirement(s) of Professional Educator Licensed and Educational Support Employees
C. Action to Approve Resignation(s) of Professional Educator Licensed and Educational Support Employees
D. Action to Approve the Employment of Professional Educator Licensed Employees
E. Action to Approve the Employment of Educational Support Employees
F. Action to Approve the Employment of Extracurricular Personnel
a. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
b. Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach c. Other(s)
On a motion by Mr. Gard and seconded by Mrs. Hendrix, with all voting aye, Logan Eitel was named Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Howie Johnson was named Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach for the 2023-24 School Year.
G. Other Action(s) as a Result of Closed Session
VI. Adjourn
The Board adjourned at 7:15 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Crews, seconded by Mrs. Rayhel, with all voting Aye.
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