Alton Community Unit School District 11 Board of Education met June 18.
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 7:00 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: Dave McClintock, Kristie Baumgartner, Mark Cappel, Mary Schell, Wendy Adams and Kara Twichell
III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Mrs. Brown and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the Agenda for June 18, 2019 with the following changes. Note that letter J. indicates the graduation year of 2019 and should have read (2020). Another change in the Agenda is the adding of a Closed, then Open Session at the end of the meeting (reason: to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body- 5ILCS 120/2(c)(5).
IV. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
A thank you letter was received from Riverbend Head Start for the ad that was placed for their fundraiser.
A thank you letter was received from the YWCA for the ad that was placed for the Women of Distinction dinner.
V. CITIZENS’ AGENDA
None
VI. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Superintendent’s Report
-FOIA- On February 26, 2019 Bethany Simpson from SmartProcure requested any and all purchasing records from 11-19-18 to current. Mary Schell responded with an email attachment on March 14th to satisfy the request.
-Rotary Student of the Year – Tami Wong
-Altonian Youth of the Year – Deija Carter & Donovan Porter
-Boys Track
Cassius Havis –1st Team All-Conference Track & 8th Place Finisher at IHSA State Meet 800M Run
Deonte’ McGoy – 6th Place Finisher at IHSA State Meet 100M Dash
Joseph Morrissey – IHSA State Qualifier 300M Hurdles
-Girls Track
Jeanea Epps – 1st Team All-Conference Track, 9th Place IHSA State Finisher 100M
Dash & IHSA State Qualifier 4 x 100 Relay
Lauren Weiner – 1st Team All-Conference Track & State Qualifier - Pole Vault
Bria Thurman – 7th Place Finisher at IHSA State Meet Shot Put
Renee Raglin – IHSA State Qualifier 100M Dash & 4 x 100 Relay State Qualifier
Taylor Arnold- IHSA State Qualifier 4 x 100 Relay
Sierra Stahlschmidt – IHSA State Qualifier 4 x 100 Relay
-Girls Soccer
Calista Cox – 1st Team All-Conference - Soccer
Alaina Nasello – 1st Team All-Conference - Soccer
Addison Miller – 1st Team All-Conference - Soccer
-Girls Softball
Abigail Sullivan – 1st Team All-Conference - Softball
Tami Wong – 1st Team All-Conference - Softball
- Young Author’s State Representative - Samuel Herring
- Book Publishing - Angela Gray
- Donor/Volunteers for 2018/2019 School Year
VII. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
A. Motion: Consent Agenda
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Mrs. Brown and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
-Approval of the Regular Minutes of May 21, 2019
-Treasurer’s Report
-Approval of Bills
-Student Activities and Convenience Funds Report
-Detailed Accounts Payable Listing
B. Motion: Approval to Resume in Open Session
This was removed from the secretary agenda and not brought to the meeting.
C. Motion: Personnel Report
It was moved by Ms. Monckton, seconded by Mr. Lauschke and carried unanimously to approve the Personnel Report as follows:
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL IN AN EXTRA DUTY ASSIGNMENT:
Steven James – Alton High School – Assistant Band Director – June 5, 2019
Steven James – Alton High School – Jazz Band Director – June 5, 2019
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE AS INDICATED:
Emily Chappel – May 22, 2019
Steven James – June 5, 2019
Courtney Lord – May 22, 2019
Sarah Poettker – May 22, 2019
Elizabeth Smith – May 22, 2019
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION THROUGH RETIREMENT OF THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE AS INDICATED:
Melodee Hughes – July 31, 2019
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION THROUGH RETIREMENT WITH THE 6% INCENTIVE OF THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE AS INDICATED:
Lori Canania – at the end of the 2021-2022 school year
Brian Dowd - at the end of the 2021-2022 school year
Barb Erwin - at the end of the 2021-2022 school year
Teena Funk - at the end of the 2021-2022 school year
Laura Huette - at the end of the 2021-2022 school year
Lori MeCaskey - at the end of the 2021-2022 school year
Anastacia Phelps - at the end of the 2021-2022 school year
Florence Wilton - at the end of the 2021-2022 school year
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:
Bret Mayberry – Alton High School – Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Steven Munie – Alton High School – Assistant Girls Tennis Coach
Brian Stawar – Alton High School – Assistant Bowling Coach
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD OFFER EMPLOYMENT TO THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR:
Carolyn Cramer
Elizabeth Hale
Jessica LeBrun
Alexis Leggs
Matthew Sautman
Joshua Smith
Madison Thaggard
Lindsey Wolfford
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE AS INDICATED:
Karen Lowe – May 21, 2019
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD OFFER EMPLOYMENT TO THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE AS INDICATED:
Monte Gipson – June 17, 2019
Steve Watts – June 24, 2019
D. Motion: Approval of Spring Coaches
It was moved by Ms. Monckton, seconded by Mrs. Brown and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the Spring Coaching assignments for the 2019-2020.
THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WOULD APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO SPRING COACHING ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR:
ALTON HIGH SCHOOL:
Scott Harper – Head Baseball
Brett Huff – Assistant Baseball
Pete Kleeman – Assistant Baseball
Chris Ford – Assistant Baseball
Jacob Jarvis – Assistant Baseball
Matt Baumgartner – Assistant Baseball
Bob Lowe – Head Boys Tennis
Jesse Macias – Assistant Boys Tennis
Jeff White – Head Boys Track
Vernon Curvey – Assistant Boys Track
Eric Dickerson – Assistant Boys Track
Gwen Sabo – Head Girls Soccer
Kurt Atkinson – Assistant Girls Soccer
Taylor Hamberg – Assistant Girls Soccer
Jaida Moore – Head Girls Track
Deserea Howard – Assistant Girls Track
Dan Carter – Head Softball
Steve Slater – Assistant Softball
Danielle DePew – Assistant Softball
Ashley Meyers – Assistant Softball
Jenna Wiedmann – Head Boys Volleyball
Kenlea Herndon – Assistant Boys Volleyball
ALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Chelsea Anderson – Head Girls Track
Tammy Talbert – Head Girls Track
Jeff Harris – Assistant Girls Track
Robert Kaiser – Head Boys Track
Terry Mitchell – Head Boys Track
Cameron Reynolds-Youngman – Assistant Boys Track
E. Motion: Authorization to Prepare the Tentative Budget
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Ms. Monckton and carried unanimously that the Board of Education Authorize Mary Schell to prepare a Tentative Budget for the Alton School District for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.
F. Motion: Repayment of Interfund Loan from Operations and Maintenance Fund to Education Fund
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Ms. Monckton and carried unanimously that the Board of Education authorize the transfer of $4,600,000 from the Education Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund as final repayment of $4,600,000 loaned to the Education Fund from the Operations and Maintenance Fund during fiscal year 2017-18.
G. Motion: Repayment of Interfund Loan from Operations and Maintenance Fund to Transportation Fund
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Ms. Monckton and carried unanimously that the Board of Education authorize the transfer of $600,000 from the Transportation Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund as final repayment of $600,000 loaned to the Transportation Fund from the Operations and Maintenance Fund during fiscal year 2017-18.
H. Motion: Approval of Abatement of the Working Cash Fund of the District – Transfer to Transportation Fund
It was moved by Ms. Monckton, seconded by Mr. Lauschke and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the attached resolution authorizing the abatement of the Working Cash Fund of the district.
I. Motion: Approval of Transportation Serious Safety Hazards
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Mr. Brown and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the submittal of the identified transportation serious safety hazards to the Illinois Department of Transportation for the purpose of safely transporting students who live within a one and one half mile radius from the school.
J. Motion: Approval of 2019 (actually should have read 2020) AHS Graduation Date – May 22, 2020
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Ms. Monckton and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve establishing Friday, May 22, 2020 as the date of the 2020 Alton High School Graduation.
K. Motion: Approval for Bleacher Replacement at West Stadium
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Ms. Monckton and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the outdoor bleacher replacement at West Elementary School Public Stadium to:
Bulte: at the base bid of $153,250.00
L. Motion: Approval of Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Public Sale of Certain Property – 1854 East. Broadway – Board Office
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Ms. Monckton and carried unanimously that the Board of Education authorize the attached resolution authorizing and directing 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.
M. Motion: Approval of Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Public Sale of Certain Property – 409 Main St. – Clara Barton
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Mrs. Brown and carried unanimously that the Board of Education authorize the attached resolution authorizing and directing the public sale of certain property in accordance with 105ILCS 5/5-22. This property is located at 409 Main St. The Clara Barton Site.
Conference Items
A. Recommendations from the Board of Education Relative to Agenda Topics for Future Consideration - None
B. Administrative Review of Topics for Future Consideration – None
Board Action Items Continued: (added to the agenda)
A. Motion: Approval to Move to a Closed Session
It was moved by Ms. Monckton, seconded by Mr. Lauschke and carried unanimously that the Board of Education would adjourn to a Closed Session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body 5ILCS 120/2(c)(5) No Action will be Taken.
B. Motion: Open Session
It was moved by Ms. Monckton, seconded by Mrs. Brown and carried unanimously to resume in Open Session.
Adjournment – 8:01 p.m.
http://www.altonschools.org/media/pdf/6_18_19_R.pdf
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