The Murphysboro Community Unified School District 186 Board of Education met Aug. 16 to consider partial demolition of the high school auditorium.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:.
Community Unit School District #186 Murphysboro, IL 62966
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING August 16, 2016
A regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by President Mike Cripps at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, in the Board Room at McElvain School, 593 Ava Road, Murphysboro, Illinois.
Board Members present: Mr. Beavers, Dr. Corley, Mr. Cripps, Mrs. Layne, Mr. McBride, Mr. Runge.
Board Member absent: Mrs. Miller
Administrators Present: Mr. Grode, Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Marshall, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Keener, Mr. Keller
Administrators Absent: Mr. Huppert, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. Ellermeyer
Others present: Jim Siefert, Len Novara, Dawn Taylor, Monica May, James Wells, Sharon Fry, Matt Todd, Melinda Pierson, Jessica White, Stacie Tefft, Julie Sikorski, Shannon Green, Jenna Keller.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Runge
Mr. McBride made the motion and Mr. Beavers gave the second to approve the agenda as presented.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Miller
The president declared the motion carried.
Mr. Beavers made the motion and Mr. McBride gave the second to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items:
District #186 regular board meeting minutes dated July 19, 2016 District #186 special board meeting minutes dated July 28, 2016 Tri-County Regular Minutes dated July 13, 2016 Tri-County Bills through August 2016 Applications Reports
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Miller
The president declared the motion carried.
Mr. McBride made the motion and Mr. Runge gave the second to approve the bills for August 2016 as presented.
A roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Mr. McBride – Aye Mrs. Layne – Aye Mr. Cripps – Aye Mr. Runge – Aye Mrs. Miller – Absent Dr. Corley – Aye Mr. Beavers – Aye
The president declared the motion carried.
Under Communications, Mr. Beavers made the motion and Mrs. Layne gave the second to approve the resignation from Sheila Baker (cook) effective July 26, 2016.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Miller
The president declared the motion carried.
Mr. Runge made the motion and Dr. Corley gave the second to approve the resignation from Ginger Snyder (cook) effective immediately.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Miller
The president declared the motion carried.
No Fish Bowl items were presented.
No requests fell under the Freedom of Information Act.
There were no comments presented under public comment. Under employee comment, Sharon Fry, middle school teacher, voiced her frustration with the class schedules at the middle school and the lack of common prep time with other teachers. She is disappointed with all the changes being made at the last minute, not knowing what is going on before students arrive.
Dawn Taylor, middle school teacher, continued the sentiment of the schedule and how it is not in the best interest of the students.
Matt Todd introduced himself to the board as the new MEA president and how he looks forward to working with the board. He further supported all teachers in their passion for educating students. He ask that the board consider teachers’ comments and concerns.
Julie Wittenborn-Sikorski, middle school teacher, supported the concern of moving away from the middle school concept to a Jr. High schedule. Murphysboro Middle School was the model for the middle school concept and was known for its way of educating students. She told the board that she was frustrated with them for letting the middle school
Mr. Cripps thanked them for comments and also asked that teachers to listen to the board and try to understand the perspective the board must adhere to. Mr. Runge said the board does care about the teachers and students. The board makes tough decisions – sometimes ones that staff does not like. He also thanked Mr. Todd for wanting to work with the board on future ventures.
Under Old Business, Mr. McBride made a motion and Dr. Corley gave the second to approve a second Health/Life Safety Emergency Resolution for the high school auditorium as presented.
A roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Mr. McBride – Aye Mrs. Miller – Absent Mr. Cripps – Aye Dr. Corley – Aye Mr. Runge – Aye Mrs. Layne – Aye Mr. Beavers – Aye
The president declared the motion carried.
Mr. Grode discussed the situation with the high school auditorium. Things are being assessed to determine which avenue to take --- reinforcement --- partial demolition --- complete demolition. At this point, it is likely that it will be a complete removal. This is the time to take advantage of any financial resources available to restore the auditorium. Mr. Siefert with the district’s architectural firm will seek funding (FEMA, Health/Life Safety, school construction grant). Mr. Grode will continue to work with the architects and provide information to the board.
Mr. Grode discussed the enrollments. We continue to have families moving in, as well as, moving out. Still looking at 2nd grade numbers.
Mr. Grode indicated that Gov. Rauner’s representatives are holding monthly webinars where they debate evidence based models. Hopefully by the end of the year a new formula will be imposed.
Under New Business, Mr. Runge made the motion and Mrs. Layne gave the second to approve the waste removal bid from Republic Services in the amount of $2,492.52 for the 2016- 2017 school year as presented.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Miller
The president declared the motion carried.
Mr. McBride made the motion and Dr. Corley gave the second to approve the salary and compensation report (Public Act 96-9434) as presented.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Miller
The president declared the motion carried.
Mr. Beavers made the motion and Mrs. Layne gave the second to approve fundraising through Paragon Promotions for General John A. Logan Attendance Center and Carruthers School.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Miller
The president declared the motion carried.
Mrs. Bush distributed the tentative FY17 budget for review. Mrs. Layne made the motion and Dr. Corley gave the second to set a budget hearing for September 20, 2016 at 6:45 p.m. in the board room with the regular meeting of the board to follow at 7:00 p.m.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Miller
The president declared the motion carried.
As administrative district for Tri-County Special Education, Mr. McBride made the motion and Mrs. Layne gave the second to approve its FY17 budget as presented.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Miller
The president declared the motion carried.
Mr. Grode distributed PRESS Policy #92 updates for review by the board. These will be brought back to the board in September for approval. Mr. Grode also indicated that a proposed social media policy specific for board members has not been drafted, but in the meantime, the superintendent shall be the spokesperson.
Mr. McBride made the motion and Mr. Beavers gave the second to move into closed session pursuant to Section 2 of the Open Meetings Act, 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/2(c), to review:
1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal
of specific employees of the district
A roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Mr. McBride – Aye Mr. Runge – Aye Mr. Cripps – Aye Mr. Beavers – Aye Dr. Corley – Aye Mrs. Miller – Absent Mrs. Layne – Aye
The president declared the motion carried.
The board moved to closed session at 7:51 p.m.
The board returned to open session at 8:20 p.m.
Mr. Beavers made the motion and Mr. McBride gave the second to approve the closed session minutes from the regular meeting dated July 19, 2016 and the special meeting dated July 28, 2016.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Miller
The president declared the motion carried.
Mr. McBride made the motion and Mrs. Layne gave the second to call back the following non-certified staff: Chanez Murray, Florence Vaughn, Carl Alexander, Mary McGriff, Kristen Biggs, Erin Thompson, Tammy Bodkin, Jonathan McShane.
A roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Mr. McBride – Aye Mr. Beavers – Aye Mr. Cripps – Aye Mrs. Layne – Aye Dr. Corley – Aye Mr. Runge – Aye Mrs. Miller – Aye
The president declared the motion carried.
Mr. Beavers made the motion and Mr. McBride gave the second to employ Joi Stein and Derick Aken as full-time cooks for the 2016-2017 school year.
A roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Mr. Beavers – Aye Mrs. Layne – Aye Mr. Cripps – Aye Mr. McBride – Aye Mrs. Miller – Absent Dr. Corley – Aye Mr. Runge – Aye
The president declared the motion carried.
Mr. McBride made the motion and Mr. Runge gave the second to employ the following athletic staff for the 2016-2017 school year:
Kyle Smith – HS assistant golf coach Shea Baker – HS assistant baseball coach (split) Joshua Schatzle – volunteer soccer coach Shea Baker – Head wrestling coach Drew Hopkins – assistant wrestling coach Bill Dietz, Ted Baker, Dan Baker – volunteer wrestling coaches Jason Jarrett – MMS volunteer girls basketball coach
A roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Mr. McBride – Aye Mrs. Layne – Aye Mr. Cripps – Aye Mr. Runge – Aye Mrs. Miller – Absent Dr. Corley – Aye Mr. Beavers – Aye
The president declared the motion carried.
Mr. Beavers made the motion and Mrs. Layne gave the second to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
A voiced vote was recorded as follows: Aye – All; Nay – None; Absent – Miller
The president declared the motion carried.
Approved: September 27, 2016
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