Columbia Community Unified School District 4 Board met Nov. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to Order/Roll Call
President Middelkamp called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office Board Room.
Visitor(s) Present
Visitor(s) present: Jeanne M. Rogers, Carleigh Ottwell, Campbell Ottwell, Stephanie Gaffney, Tiffany Taylor, Sydney Dossett, Tiffany Dill, Linda Brumback, Bonnie Howerton, Nick Wolff, Maddie Blandford, Mia Boyer-Edwards, Cailyn Haubein, Linda Pickett, Angie Barnett, Megan Reddick, Richard Biby, Mary Parker Biby, Cara Webb, Kevin Seals, Christine Peters, Cindy McMullan, Wendy Stevens, Jessica Proctor, Jaime Miers, Janelle Donjon, and James Moss.
President Middelkamp welcomed the public.
II. Welcome Visitors/ Public Comments
President Middelkamp welcomed Brownie Troop 439 to the meeting. They gave a presentation to the board regarding their work on the flower bed project at Parkview.
President Middelkamp welcomed the High School Student Council. They gave a presentation and update on the various activities and projects the Council is involved in. The Council is heavily involved in not only local and state level, but on the national level as well. In 2019, the CHS Student Council will be recognized as a National Gold Council of Excellence for 10 years running. Congratulations to the Council and for all of their hard work and accomplishments!
President Middelkamp welcomed a group of citizens from the organization entitled “Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America.” Various members spoke to the board regarding their organization and their advocacy for stronger laws and policies that will reduce gun violence. Specifically, they urged the District to not allow school employees to carry firearms at school. This is in regards to the ISBE Resolution included in the board packet regarding student safety and protection. The Resolution would allow districts in Illinois to decide locally whether or not they would allow their employees to carry firearms. Board member, Karen Anderson, is an IASB delegate who will be attending the Joint Annual Conference in Chicago, and this Resolution will be up for discussion. It was the consensus of the Board that Columbia CUSD4 would not allow district employees to carry firearms, and therefore, her vote should be “no.”
Dr. Segobiano reported on the following current events:
• Winter sports have begun and looking forward to attending the activities.
• Mid-Quarter grade reports for second quarter will be going out soon.
III. Correspondence
Correspondence was passed around to the board members.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA (Items IV. and V.)
IV. Minutes and Finance
Motion to approve the following consent agenda items (Item IV. Minutes and Finance and Item V. Personnel Items), as presented, by Superintendent Segobiano:
A. Approval of Minutes– 1. Open Session(s)
a. Regular Meeting – October 18, 2018
2. Executive Session(s) – October 18, 2018 (Release)
B. ApproveBookkeeper’sFinancialPosition/Treasurer’s Reports
C. ApproveBudgetReport–October31,2018
D. ApproveExpenditures–November,2018
E. ActivityFundBalanceReport–October31,2018
V.Personnel Items
Accept Resignations
A. Accept Resignation(s) –
1. Kennedy Jordan, Eagle Zone Student Worker
Employ Educational Support Personnel
B. Employ Educational Support Personnel -
1. Nicolle Nolte, Bus Driver
2. Cindi Correll, Bus Aide
3. Mark Linnemann, Custodian (eff. 11/26/18)
4. Ruby Hines, Eagle Zone Student Worker
Dismissal of Non-Certified Employee
C. Dismissal of Non-Certified Employee 1. Kim Mueller, Bus Driver Employ Personnel
D. Employ Certificated Personnel – None Certificated
Approve Temporary Disability Leave(s)
E. Approve Temporary Disability Leave(s) -
1. Kevin Beatty, Custodian (return TBD per release)
2. Megan Reddick, PV Teacher (3/13/19 – EOY 2019)
3. Ashley Ramsey, CHS Teacher (4/4/19 – EOY 2019)
Approve Extra-Curricular Appointments
F. Approve Extra Curricular Assignments –
1. Peyton Schmidt, Volunteer CHS Bowling Coach
Approve Non-Certified Class Advancements
G. Approve Non-Certified Class Advancements - None
Declare Vacancy(s)
H. Declare Vacancy(s) – None
Motion To Approve Consent Agenda
Motion to approve consent agenda (Item IV. Minutes and Finance and Item V. Personnel Items), as presented, made by John Long, seconded by Ted Schrader.
On a roll call vote:
Anderson-Aye, Hines-Aye, Long-Aye, Middelkamp-Aye, O’Connor-Aye, Schrader-Aye, Simmonds-Absent.
The motion carried, 6-Aye, 1-Absent, 0-Nay
VI. Communications - Reports and Presentations
B. Administrative Reports – The Board reviewed the following administrative reports:
1. EnrollmentReport
2. PrincipalsReports–IncludedinBoardPacket
Mrs. April Becherer, Eagleview/Parkview Principal, was in attendance and reported on the following:
• Mrs. Becherer presented the National Blue Ribbon School plaque to the board.
• Eagleview and Parkview teachers received professional development on the new reading series at the last teacher institute, through Houghton-Mifflin online tools. The teachers really like the new reading series.
• Students are continually working on good character signs at Eagleview and Terrific Kids continues at Parkview.
• There were 147 Eagleview students who attended the Lock-Out. The lock-out is very popular with the students and they look forward to it every year.
3. AssistantSuperintendent’sReport–
a. CHS Course Proposals for 2019-2020. Dr. Horner and the principals have been working with teachers in the various departments during PLC meetings and have proposed several new course offerings and pathways for the 2019-2020 school year. Dr. Horner reviewed the proposals, prerequisites, staffing, and pathways and recommended the board’s approval at the December board meeting. The new course recommendations are:
• Grade 7: Pre-Algebra Course
• Grade 8: Algebra Course
4. Superintendent’sReport–
a. FOIA Requests. The district responded to the following FOIA request: Athletic training agreements requested by William Cadigan.
b. 2018 District and School Report Cards.
The 2018 District and School Report Cards have been released and posted on the district’s website. Under the new ESSA accountability model, Eagleview, Parkview, and Columbia High School received a “commendable” rating. Columbia Middle School received an “underperforming” designation due to a subgroup not performing to state identified criteria. Though the district overall continued to score well above state average in the math and ELA proficiency areas (meeting and exceeding standards,) the student growth area showed slightly below state averages. Teachers and principals will adjust school improvement goals to include a student growth component.
VII. Items for Action
Motion to Approve 2018 Years of Service Record
A. MotionwasmadebyTammyHinesandsecondedbyGreg O’Connor to approve the 2018 Years of Service Record for certified and non-certified employees.
Upon a voice vote, Motion Carried 6-Aye, 1-Absent, 0-Nay
Motion to
Approve the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with SWIC for the Running Start Program
B. Motion was made by Karen Anderson and seconded by John Long to approve the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between Columbia CUSD4 and the Board of Trustees of Community College District #522 to provide the dual credit program, Running Start Program, to eligible CHS students.
Upon a voice vote, Motion Carried 6-Aye, 1-Absent, 0-Nay
VIII. Discussion Items
A. Director of Technology and Technician
infrastructure and devices continue to increase, moving forward with employing a Director of Technology and full time computer technician should be discussed. Currently, we have one technology employee who services the entire district, and he desperately needs help. We have been utilizing the services of an intern who will be graduating with his bachelor’s degree in December. If the board approves, Dr. Segobiano asked to have these positions approved at the December meeting.
B. IASB Resolution: Student Safety and Protection Plans
Discussion was held earlier in the meeting regarding this item. Refer to Item II. Public Comments.
IX. Board President’s Prerogative
None
X. Closed Session 8:02 p.m.
It was moved by Tammy Hines, seconded by John Long to enter Closed Session for:
A. PurposeofStudentDisciplinaryCase(5ILCS 120/2(c)(9)).
On a roll call vote:
Hines-Aye, Long-Aye, Middelkamp-Aye, O’Connor-Aye, Schrader-Aye, Simmonds-Absent, Anderson-Aye.
The motion carried, 6-Aye, 1-Absent, 0-Nay
Open Meeting Reconvened - 8:21 p.m.
President Middelkamp reconvened the meeting to Open Session in the District Board Room at 8:21 p.m.
XI. Action as a Result of Closed Session
A. Action on Student Discipline Case A-1-2018-2019
Motion to Approve the Resolution To Expel Student A-1-2018-2019
Motion was made by Greg O’Connor and seconded by Ted Schrader to approve Resolution Columbia Unit School District #4 Board of Education Student A-1-2018-2019 Disciplinary Consequence, to expel Student A-1-2018-2019 for a period of two (2) years (November 26, 2018 through November 26, 2020), with the expulsion to be held in abeyance to allow the student the opportunity to enroll in an alternative school.
On a roll call vote:
Anderson-Aye, Hines-Aye, Long-Aye, Middelkamp-Aye, O’Connor-Aye, Schrader-Aye, Simmonds-Absent.
The motion carried, 6-Aye, 1-Absent, 0-Nay
XII. Adjourn - 8:25 p.m.
With no further business to come before the Board it was moved by Tammy Hines, seconded by John Long, to adjourn the meeting. President Middelkamp adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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