Alton Community Unit School District 11 Board of Education met Aug. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The board meeting was held at Alton High School, 4200 Humbert Rd., Alton, Illinois. Board President, David Fritz, called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Board members who answered present were: David Fritz, Edmond Gray, Rosetta Brown, David Lauschke, Barry Macias, Vivian Monckton and David Goins
The following administrators were seated at the table: Kristie Baumgartner, Mark Cappel, Wendy Adams, Mary Schell and Kara Twichell
III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Ms. Monckton and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the Agenda for August 20, 2019.
IV. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
The ACS- Relay for Life thanked the district for hosting the walk at West when they were flooded out at the Amphitheatre.
Rosetta Brown thanked those who helped with the Back to School, Stay in School Event. It was quite successful.
V. CITIZENS’ AGENDA
Dean Ahlemeyer, local resident, asked the Board to look into the Semi-tractor trailer that is parked at Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
VI. INFORMATION ITEMS A. Superintendent’s Report
- Freedom of Information Act requests (FOIA) On July 10th, John Laadt from Masters of Public Administration, requested information regarding Charter School applications on file. Kara Twichell responded on July 15th that there were none, which satisfied the FOIA request.
-On July 23rd, Heather Otto from Empower Illinois, put in a request for information relating to course and enrichment offerings at the Alton District schools. Mary Schell responded with 2 attachments to complete the request.
- Regina Birch- Master Advisor Award / Recognition at National Convention Holmes and Autumn West / Silver Place Winners- Megan Croxford and Alyssa Bean
VII. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
A. Motion: Consent Agenda
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Ms. Monckton and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
-Approval of the Regular Minutes of July 16, 2019 and Special Minutes of July 17, 2019
-Treasurer’s Report
-Approval of Bills
-Detailed Accounts Payable Listing
B. Motion: Closed Session
It was moved by Ms. Monckton, seconded by Mrs. Brown and carried unanimously that the Board of Education move to a closed session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) Action may be taken in open session
C. Motion: Open Session
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Ms. Monckton and carried unanimously that the Board of Education would return to Open Session
D. Motion: Personnel
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Ms. Monckton and carried unanimously that the Board of Education would accept the following personnel in an extra duty assignment: (with the adjustment of removing Tom Clark who was on the Personnel Report last month)
Garth Akel – Alton High School – Head Swim Coach – July 23, 2019
Matthew Baumgartner – Alton High School – Assistant Baseball Coach – July 23, 2019
Chelsea Gossett– Alton High School – Marching 100 – Color Guard Instructor – July 26, 2019
Jeff Harris – Alton Middle School – Assistant Girls Track Coach – August 14, 2015
Amber Hoene – Alton High School – Assistant Dance Coach – August 14, 2019
Donte Howard – Alton Middle School – Head Girls Basketball Coach – August 8, 2019
Jacob Jarvis – Alton Middle School – Assistant Football Coach – July 11, 2019
De’antae McMurray – Alton High School – Assistant Boys Basketball Coach – August 1, 2019
Ayinde Perry – Alton Middle School – Assistant Boys Basketball Coach – July 17, 2019
Ryan Stack – Alton High School – Marching 100 – Percussion Instructor – July 23, 2019
Justin Wilhite – Alton High School – Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach – August 9, 2019
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE AS INDICATED:
Matthew Baumgartner – July 23, 2019
Erin Hainaut – July 18, 2019
Nancy Holtorf – August 8, 2019
Madison Thaggard – August 9, 2019
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL IN AN EXTRA DUTY ASSIGNMENT EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR:
Matthew Bower – Alton High School – Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Tom Clark – Alton High School – Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Eric Ferenbach – Alton High School – Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Haley Hook – Alton High School – Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach
Donte Howard – Alton Middle School – Assistant Football Coach
Nancy Miller – Alton High School Head Swim Coach
Brian Sumpter – Alton High School – Assistant Football Coach
Aaron Womack – Alton Middle School – Head Football Coach
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD OFFER EMPLOYMENT TO THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR:
Diane Farniok
Emily Romano
Lorraine Valladeres
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION THROUGH RETIREMENT OF THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE AS INDICATED:
Cindy Fensterman – August 8, 2019
Gail Kite – May 23, 2019
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE AS INDICATED:
Antonette Baker – August 5, 2019
Malena Bell – August 12, 2019
Andrew Bosomworth – August 30, 2019
Carlos Briggs – August 12, 2019
Rylee Elzer – July 22, 2019
Marisela Luna – August 9, 2019
Yvette Maple – August 13, 2019
De’Antae McMurray – August 1, 2019
Kelsee Mook – July 24, 2019
Joshua Nelson – August 9, 2019
Julia Perrine – August 9, 2019
Emma Scott – August 1, 2019
Samanth Scroggins – July 29, 2019
Jessica Spencer – August 8, 2019
Christina Whitlock – August 9, 2019
Kevin Wolf – August 9, 2019
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD APPROVE A LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL FOR THE 2019- 2020 SCHOOL YEAR:
Ashley Richardson
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD OFFER EMPLOYMENT TO THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE AS INDICATED:
Amanda Aragona – August 12, 2019
Kaylee Fisher – August 12, 2019
Tabitha Fulton – August 12, 2019
Jeanna Garrett – August 12, 2019
Gale Lee – August 12, 2019
Shanna Marin – August 12, 2019
Ashley Samples – August 12, 2019
Alan VanBooven – August 12, 2019
Heather Webster – August 12, 2019
Jordann Wilson – August 14, 2019
Kendra Wright – August 14, 2019
E. Motion: Approval of the Appointment of the Superintendent of Schools and Approval of Employment Agreement for the Superintendent
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Ms. Monckton and carried unanimously that the Board of Education would approve the Employment Agreement for the Superintendent (Kristie Baumgartner) for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023.
F. Motion: Approval to Ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement
It was moved by Ms. Monckton, seconded by Mrs. Brown and carried unanimously, except for Mr. Gray who voted Nay, that the Board of Education approve to ratify the contract with the Alton Educational Association for 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022.
Mr. Gray gave a comment regarding his concern with not being able to support the contract increase. Mr. Cappel also gave a comment thanking everyone who worked on the contract.
G. Motion: Approval of Miscellaneous Pay Rates for 2019-2020
It was moved by Ms. Monckton, seconded by Mr. Lauschke and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the Miscellaneous Pay Rates for 2019-2020.
H. Motion: Approval of Extra Duty Salary Schedule
It was moved by Ms. Monckton, seconded by Mrs. Brown and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the Extra Duty Salary Schedule of a 4.0 percent increase to the base salary of the extra duty salary schedule.
I. Motion: Approval of Exempt Educational Support Employee’s Salaries for 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Mrs. Brown and carried unanimously, expect Mr. Gray who voted Nay, that the Board of Education approve a $1.00 salary increase for the 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years for Exempt Educational Support (non- bargaining unit).
J. Motion: Approve a Resolution for Administrator Salary Increase
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Mrs. Brown and carried unanimously, except for Mr. Gray who voted Nay, that the Board of Education approve an Administrator Salary Increase of $2,400 for the 2019-2020, 2020-2121 and 2021-2022 school years.
K. Motion: Approve the Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Public Sale of Certain Property - 1854 East Broadway
It was moved by Ms. Monckton, seconded by Mrs. Brown and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the attached resolution for an Authorizing and Directing of the Public Sale of Certain Property in Accordance with 105ILCS 5/5-22. This Property is Located at 1854 E. Broadway and includes the former Administrative and Special Education Offices.
L. Motion: Approve the Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Public Sale of Certain Property- 409 Main St.- Clara Barton
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Ms. Monckton and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the attached resolution for an Authorizing and Directing of the Public Sale of Certain Property in Accordance with 105ILCS 5/5-22. This Property is Located at 409 Main St. Alton.
M. Motion: Approval of the Resolution for an Intergovernmental Agreement and a Reciprocal Reporting Agreement with the Madison County Sherriff’s Office
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Mrs. Brown and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the Intergovernmental/Reciprocal Reporting Agreement being established between the Alton School District and Madison County Sheriff’s Office for Deputy Services for a term of four years. To be re-established in June of 2023.
Conference Items
A. Recommendations from the Board of Education Relative to AgendaTopics for Future Consideration - None
B. Administrative Review of Topics for Future Consideration – None
IX. Adjournment–7:36p.m.
http://www.altonschools.org/media/pdf/8_20_19_R.pdf
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