Alton Community Unit School District 11 Board of Education met Sept. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
A special meeting of the Board of Education was held at the Administrative Center at 550 Landmarks Blvd., Suite A, Alton, Illinois at 9:45 a.m. on September 20, 2019.
The following board members answered present: David Fritz, Ed Gray, David Lauschke, and Barry Macias Absent: Rosetta Brown, Vivian Monckton and David Goins
Others who were present: Mark Cappel, Superintendent; Kristie Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent; Mike Bellm, Alton High School Principal, Amy Golley, Alton High School Assistant Principal; Michael Keshner, Madison County Sheriff’s Office; Larry Busch, Hearing Officer and Kara Twichell, Secretary to the Board of Education
Student #239684 and father were present.
Motion: Approval of Agenda of Special Meeting
It was moved by Mr. Macias, seconded by Mr. Gray and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the agenda of a special meeting.
Citizen Statement: None
Motion: Close Session
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Mr. Macias and carried unanimously that the Board of Education adjourn to a closed session meeting for the purpose of conducting a student disciplinary hearing.
Motion: Open Session
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Mr. Macias and carried unanimously that the Board of Education resume in open session.
Motion: Action on Student Discipline Hearing
It was moved by Mr. Lauschke, seconded by Mr. Macias and carried unanimously that the Board of Education, after considering evidence and mitigation witnesses, finds as follows:
based upon and after the Board's consideration of the evidence and testimony of the expulsion hearing held on September 17, 2019, the Board of Education finds that Student # 239684 has committed an act of gross misconduct as charged by the District's Administration in that Student # 239684 committed: Assault & Battery, Fighting/Entering into an Existing Fight, and Engaging in Activity that Constitutes an Interference with School Purposes and Educational Function on September 6, 2019 in violation of Board Policy 7:210 Expulsion Procedures.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education expel Student # 239684 for 2 years (September 20, 2019 through September 20, 2021), but that the expulsion be held in abeyance and Student
# 239684 be administratively transferred to an alternative school as determined by the District’s Administration, pursuant to Article 13A of the Illinois School Code. Prior to considering a recommendation for expulsion, the District’s Administration attempted other behavioral and disciplinary interventions and determined there are no other appropriate and available behavioral and disciplinary interventions.
Interventions:
General Interventions:
The School Calendar that is passed out at Registration.
o This includes the Student Discipline Policy, Discipline Matrix and Glossary of discipline terms.
The Back-to-School Assembly covers student behavior and expectations.
Suspended Curriculum is presented in each classroom over the first two days of school.
o This covers a variety of topics about behaviors and expectations at Alton High School.
Specific Interventions for Student #239684:
Met with Mrs. Williams, Guidance Counselor
o 08/21/19- Student #239684 into office with Student A. Student #239684 requested schedule changes to have additional classes together with Student A. Mrs. Williams did not accommodate the request, but did discuss his current schedule and required courses for graduation.
o 09/09/19- Mrs. Williams met with Student #239684 to address a report she had received from staff regarding his conduct in Math class. It appeared Student #239684 and Student A were having arguments in class. Mrs. Williams and Student #239684 reviewed his grades and discussed tutoring options. Mrs. Williams also discussed how failing grades impact or jeopardize graduation.
The expulsion being held in abeyance is contingent upon the student’s full participation in the school program, including regularly attending school; complying with attendance policies, school rules, and any referrals for services or counseling made by the alternative school; and successfully completing the alternative school’s curriculum.
Be it moved that should Student # 239684 fail to fully participate in the alternative school program and the alternative school refers the student back to the District, Student # 239684 shall be immediately expelled from Alton Community Unit School District #11 for the remainder of the District Administration’s recommended expulsion duration.
Board President adjourned the meeting at 10:15 a.m.
http://www.altonschools.org/media/pdf/9_20_19__Open_E4.pdf
Alerts Sign-up