Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 Board of Education met May 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:
The regular meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by President Wynn with the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Roll was called by Secretary Stringfellow.
PRESENT:
Clark-King, Jackson, Powell, Shelton, Stringfellow, Wynn
ABSENT: Duncan
AGENDA ADOPTED:
Motion made by JACKSON, seconded by SHELTON, to adopt Official Agenda giving the President discretion to take items out of order or in executive session as needed. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Clark-King, Jackson, Powell, Shelton, Stringfellow, Wynn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Duncan
MINUTES APPROVED:
Motion made by SHELTON, seconded by JACKSON, to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on April 24, 2019, and Special Meeting held on April 24, 2019. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Clark-King, Jackson, Powell, Shelton, Stringfellow, Wynn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Duncan
BILLS AND PAYROLL APPROVED:
Motion made by JACKSON, seconded by STRINGFELLOW, to approve bills as presented in the amount of $602,523.71; that salaries for the month of May 2019 be authorized; that quick pay for April 2019 in the amount of $219,419.09 be approved; and that June 2019 salaries and bills to be quick paid be authorized. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Clark-King, Jackson, Powell, Shelton, Stringfellow, Wynn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Duncan
BOARD MEMBER DUNCAN ENTERED:
Board Member Duncan entered the meeting at 5:36 p.m.
CARING PARENTS OF CAHOKIA REPORT:
There was no Caring Parents of Cahokia Report.
REQUESTS TO SPEAK:
There was one request to speak to the Board.
1) Mary Ann Spicer – Ms. Spicer reported 2,430 families served by the food pantry in the month of April, and 7,832 for the year to date. They also had 961 SNAP recipients in April. Ms. Spicer also questioned why former board member, Willie Mae Baxton's death was not announced. Mr. Wynn apologized for the oversight.
CONSENT AGENDA:
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED:
Motion made by JACKSON, seconded by STRINGFELLOW, to approve Consent Agenda Items 8-A through AA, as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Clark-King, Duncan, Jackson, Powell, Shelton, Stringfellow, Wynn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
S. AUGUSTINE EMPLOYMENT RESCINDED:
Employment of Steven Augustine rescinded, effective immediately, due to failure to successfully complete pre-employment requirements, as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
BARBARA BAUM EMPLOYMENT:
Employment of Barbara Baum as a substitute secretary for the 2018-2019 school year, pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements, as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
LISA BROWER RESIGNATION:
Acceptance of the written resignation of Lisa Brower, teacher, effective at the close of the 2022-2023 school year. Mrs. Brower is requesting to retire under Article 50 - Early Retirement Incentive for Certified Staff Members Eligible for TRS, of the Cahokia Federation of Teachers contract. Mrs. Brower would also like to reserve the right to apply for any additional state retirement incentives that may become available before her retirement date, as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
YVONNE BROWN EMPLOYMENT:
Employment of Yvonne Brown as a substitute secretary for the 2018-2019 school year, pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements, as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
DANIELLE CLEMONS RESIGNATION:
Acceptance of the written resignation of Danielle Clemons, lunchroom/ playground aide, effective April 5, 2019, as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
TERRANCE FORD EMPLOYMENT:
Employment of Terrance Ford as a JROTC instructor for the 2018-2019 school year, effective Monday, April 8, 2019, pending successful completion of pre employment requirements, as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
BYRON GETTIS RESIGNATION:
Acceptance of the written resignation of Byron Gettis, athletic director, effective June 28, 2019, as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
FRAZIER HUDSON EMPLOYMENT RESCINDED:
Employment of Frazier Hudson rescinded, effective immediately, due to failure to successfully complete pre-employment requirements, as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
MARK KRISTOFF RESIGNATION:
Acceptance of the written resignation of Mark Kristoff, teacher, effective at the close of the 2022-2023 school year. Mr. Kristoff is requesting to retire under Article 50 – Early Retirement Incentive for Certified Staff Members Eligible for TRS, of the Cahokia Federation of Teachers contract. Mr. Kristoff would also like to reserve the right to apply for any additional state retirement incentives that may become available before his retirement date, as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
TAMMY RADEMACHER MEDICAL LEAVE:
Approval of a medical leave of absence for Tammy Rademacher, teacher, effective Thursday, May 9, 2019, through the end of the 2018-2019 school year, as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
DIANA SHOTWELL FMLA LEAVE:
Approval of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave for Diana Shotwell, effective March 25, 2019, through April 12, 2019. Mrs. Shotwell will use her sick, personal, and vacation time, and be docked for the remainder of this leave, as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
MICHELLE WILSON EMPLOYMENT RESCINDED:
Employment of Michelle Wilson rescinded, effective immediately, due to failure to successfully complete pre-employment requirements, as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
VICKI WILSON EMPLOYMENT:
Employment of Vicki Wilson as a special education teacher for the 2019-2020 school year, effective Monday, August 12, 2019, pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements, as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
BOOKKEEPER CREATED:
Creation of a special education bookkeeper position, as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
BELINDA BAHN RESIGNATION:
Acceptance of the written resignation of Belinda Bahn, teacher, effective at the close of the 2026-2027 school year. Mrs. Bahn is requesting to retire under Article 50 – Early Retirement Incentive for Certified Staff Members Eligible for TRS, of the Cahokia Federation of Teachers contract. Mrs. Bahn would also like to reserve the right to apply for any additional state retirement incentives that may become available before her retirement date.
KEVIN BEMENT RESIGNATION:
Acceptance of the written early retirement resignation of Kevin Bement, principal, effective Friday, May 31, 2019.
LISA BRADLEY RESIGNATION:
Acceptance of the written resignation of Lisa Bradley, teacher, effective at the close of the 2024-2025 school year. Mrs. Bradley is requesting to retire under Article 50 – Early Retirement Incentive for Certified Staff Members Eligible for TRS, of the Cahokia Federation of Teachers contract. Mrs. Bradley would also like to reserve the right to apply for any additional state retirement incentives that may become available before her retirement date.
TRACY FLOYD RESIGNATION:
Acceptance of the resignation of Tracy Floyd, teacher, effective at the close of the 2026-2027 school year. Mrs. Floyd is requesting to retire under Article 50 - Early Retirement Incentive for Certified Staff Members Eligible for TRS, of the Cahokia Federation of Teachers contract. Mrs. Floyd would also like to reserve the right to apply for any additional state retirement incentives that may become available before her retirement date.
JODI JONES FMLA LEAVE:
Approval of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave for Jodi Jones, counselor, effective Tuesday, April 23, 2019, through the end of the 2018-2019 school year. Mrs. Jones will be using her accumulated sick and personal leave days in conjunction with her FMLA leave, termination of this leave may be adjusted.
PRUDENCE KUMMING EMPLOYMENT:
Employment of Prudence Kumming as a social worker for the 2019-2020 school year, effective Monday, August 12, 2019, pending successful completion of pre employment requirements.
MARY SELLMAN RESIGNATION:
Acceptance of the written resignation of Mary Sellman, social worker, effective at the close of the 2023-2024 school year. Mrs. Sellman is requesting to retire under Article 50 - Early Retirement Incentive for Certified Staff Members Eligible for TRS, of the Cahokia Federation of Teachers contract. Mrs. Sellman would also like to reserve the right to apply for any additional state retirement incentives that may become available before her retirement date.
KATHERINE YOUNG RESIGNATION:
Acceptance of the written resignation of Katherine Young, teacher, effective at the close of the 2018-2019 school year.
JAMES C. MCDANIEL RESIGNATION:
Acceptance of the written resignation of James C. McDaniel, attendance officer, effective at the end of the 2018-2019 school year.
MARVA RODGERS EMPLOYMENT RESCINDED:
Employment of Marva Rodgers rescinded, effective April 24, 2019, due to failure to successfully complete pre-employment requirements.
JANAE SWANSON RESIGNATION:
Acceptance of the verbal resignation of Janae Swanson, grant bookkeeper, effective April 24, 2019.
TRASH SERVICE W/WASTE MGMT:
Authorization approved for administration to award the three year Trash Collection Service Bid to Waste Management.
TECHNOLOGY SURPLUS:
The following technology equipment declared as surplus:
12 boxes of broken headphones
1 box of outdated phones
3 boxes of misc. wires
75 used toners
20 broken projectors
50 broken chrome book screens
75 outdated switches
2 outdated hard drives
10 outdated desktops
10 broken monitors
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no Old Business.
NEW BUSINESS:
New Business:
EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE:
Consider discipline of a non-certified employee. Mr. Ysursa explained that this employee received progressive discipline, so no action was needed. Item died on the floor.
REPORT BY SUPERINTENDENT:
Mrs. Mitchell, Interim Superintendent, and Mrs. Boyd, 9th Grade Principal, recognized Virgie Jones, Demi Scott, and Tamyra Hues for being accepted into the SMASH process. We are so proud of them for this accomplishment. Mrs. Mitchell congratulated our re-elected board members Peggy Shelton, Debra Duncan, Potina Powell, and Drake Jackson. She also reported expanding a partnership with Midwest Career Center for a student nursing program, St. Louis Area Foodbank for mobile markets in the community, Touchette Regional Hospital for drug testing and behavioral health services, and with the St. Clair County Juvenile Justice Center. Mrs. Mitchell reported the second volume of the Cahokia Connection will be released in early summer and May 24th will be the last day for students and teachers.
ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS:
Budget Summary Report – Mr. Harvey, Chief Financial Officer, reported that the 18-19 budget is being finalized, and work on the 19-20 budget has begun. Mr. McCall was unable to attend the meeting, but gave the district $200,000 from the Village of Cahokia for TIF payment.
Curriculum Report - was provided to the Board in written form. Ms. Ra-El, Director of Curriculum, reminded the board of the upcoming high school graduation on May 15th and 2019-20 registration.
Special Education Report - was provided to the Board in written form. Ms. Breckel, Director of Special Ed., reported various legal timelines for compliance and that they were recently notified that the 2017-18 school year was fully compliant.
Technology Report - was provided to the Board in written form. Ms. Barr, Director of Technology, stated that they are currently installing a new intercom system at the high school.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
There were no Board Committee Reports.
18-19 BUDGET AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING:
The revised district budget for the 2018-2019 school year is available for public viewing. The Board will act on amending the budget at the regular Board of Education meeting in June.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
There was no executive session.
MEETING ADJOURNED:
Motion made by CLARK-KING, seconded by STRINGFELLOW, to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 5:53 p.m. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Clark-King, Duncan, Jackson, Powell, Shelton, Stringfellow, Wynn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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