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Columbia Community Unit School District No. 4 Board of Education met Feb. 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Present:

Karen Anderson

Tammy Hines

John Long

Scott Middelkamp

Greg O’Connor

Ted Schrader

Randy Simmonds

Dr. Gina Segobiano, Superintendent

Dr. Beth Horner, Assistant Superintendent

Mr. Brian Reeves, Columbia High School Principal

Mr. Barney Mundorf, School Attorney

I. Call to Order/Roll Call 

President Middelkamp called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Parkview Elementary School Library.

Visitor(s) Present 

Visitor(s) present: Jeanna Wheeler, Betty DeHart, Tiffany Dill, Erica Kane, Sandra Rippelmeyer, Brad Rippelmeyer, Edwin Scott Davis, Jr., Erin Allen, Mary Adams, Krista Schoellhorn, Jessica Wheatley, Kate Randle, Heidi Klein, Matt Kendall, Ali Bluell, Audrey Elliott, Shae Dix, Rip Rowan, Cress Morr, Mike Schneider, Patty Rachell, Amy Bosch, Carleigh Ottwell, Angela McConachie, Amanda Megginson, Carla Edwards, Erik Griebenow, Penny Burmester, Heidi Donald, Stacey Zerban, Jennie Steckler, Jordin Toenjes, Sarah Chudd, Monica Mize, Donna Myers, Nicole Bunting, Megan Reddick, David Jackson, Risa Winters, Tyson Search, Joe Iorio, Melody Seneczyn, Wendy Stevens, Matt Habermehl, Holly Dreher, Janet Kniepkamp, Carla Wantuck, Wayne Kniepkamp, Lynn Webb, Nicole Sanderson, Karen Dent, William Wilson, Missie Steve, Karen Proctor, Courtney Acevedo, Cindy Ratajczyk, Linda Frierdich, Naureen Frierdich, Justin Toal, James Moss, George Green, Benjamin Mueth, Lisa Schumacher, Ashley Crannage, Melissa Meyer, Dave Woehlke, Jennifer Woehlke, Christina Goedeke, Judy Rickey, Mike Rickey, Collin Wehrenberg, Rosemary Leingang, and David Ackerman.

President Middelkamp welcomed the public.

II. Welcome Visitors/Public Comments 

Dr. Segobiano reported on the following current events:

• Congratulations to the Boys Bowling Team, who competed at the State tournament for the 3rd time in 4 years, and finished 7th at State. Columbia was the only team from Southern Illinois who qualified for State. Congratulations!!

• CHS Cheer made their 12th appearance at State competition. We’re all very proud of their accomplishment!

• Columbia High School WYSE team placed first in our division and 3rd place overall at State competition. Many thanks to sponsor, Wendy Stevens, for her dedication and hard work to the WYSE team! Great job!

• Columbia Athletic Booster Club held their second annual Mom Prom at Columbia Middle School on February 1st. The dance was a huge success.

• Parkview/Eagleview held their Open House on February 7th. The incoming kindergartners and their parents were also invited. Kudos to all the teachers and staff who worked very hard getting ready for this annual event.

• Columbia High School Drama is performing the play “Little Women” this week. Dr. Segobiano encouraged everyone to attend, as there are many talented students in our district and it’s always a pleasure to watch them!

At this time, President Middelkamp called for public comments. The following individuals addressed the board:

Jeanna Wheeler, a Parkview Elementary School special education teacher.

Tiffany Dill, an Eagleview Elementary School special education teacher.

Janet Kniepkamp, the District RtI Coordinator.

Betty DeHart, a volunteer for the special education department.

Jennie Steckler, a third grade teacher at Parkview Elementary School.

Cindy Hettenhausen, a parent with children in the district, and also an educator with 28 years’ experience.

Heather Dabler, a parent of three children in the district.

Jessica Wheatley, a parent and educator.

Stacey Zerban, a parent with children in the district.

Patty Rachell, a parent with children in the district.

Courtney Acevedo, a parent of three children, two attend Columbia, and one attends a special school in Missouri.

Amy James, a parent of three children in the district.

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 – January 17, 2019 2. Executive Session(s) – None

B. Approve Bookkeeper’s Financial Position/Treasurer’s Reports

C. Approve Budget Report–January31,2019

D. Activity Fund Balance Report–January31,2019

E. Approve Expenditures–February,2019

V. Personnel Items

Accept Resignations 

A. Accept Resignation(s) –

1. Courtney Boatman – CMS Cheer Coach

2. Nancy McCloud, PV Secretary (eff. 3/15/19)

3. Heidi Donald – School Social Worker (end of SY19)

Employ Educational Support Personnel 

B. Employ Educational Support Personnel - None

Employ Certificated Personnel 

C. Employ Certificated Personnel –

1. Brad Daubach, High School Special Education Teacher

2. Derrick Rozycke, High School Special Education Teacher

ApproveTemporaryDisabilityLeave(s) 

D. ApproveTemporaryDisabilityLeave(s)-

1. Sandy Dohrman, CMS Paraprofessional (2/6/19-2/25/19)

Approve Extra-Curricular Appointments

E. ApproveExtraCurricularAssignments–

1. Krista Schoellhorn, CHS Student Council Advisor

2. Matt Roundcount, CMS Volunteer Track Coach

ApproveNon-Certified Class Advancements 

F. ApproveNon-CertifiedClassAdvancements-None

Declare Vacancy(s) G. DeclareVacancy(s)–

1. High School Social Worker

2. Sign Language Interpreter

3. 11-Month School Secretary

Motion To Approve Consent Agenda

Motion to approve consent agenda (Item IV. Minutes and Finance and Item V. Personnel Items), as presented, by Ted Schrader, seconded by Karen Anderson.

On a roll call vote:

Anderson-Aye, Hines-Aye, Long-Aye, Middelkamp-Aye, O’Connor-Aye, Schrader-Aye, Simmonds-Aye.

The motion carried, 7-Aye, 0-Absent, 0-Nay

VI. Communications - Reports and Presentations

A. CTS Infrastructure Planning and Roofing Needs - Presentation

Mark Graves from CTS gave a presentation regarding facility updates, planning, and recommendations. To familiarize themselves with the information presented, the board members were furnished information prior to the meeting: 1. Roof Review, 2. Parkview Performance Contract Energy Audit Report, and 3. Long-Term Master Infrastructure Plan. The goal is for the board to provide direction on a Parkview roofing project and begin thinking about the timeline for the high school renovation project (HVAC/Roof/etc.) The high school project would require a bond issue that could be planned around the district’s existing debt schedule. Dr. Segobiano recommended a funding plan for the identified HLS roof project utilizing existing HLS reserves and FY20 revenue.

B. AdministrativeReports–The Board reviewed the following administrative reports:

1. EnrollmentReport

2. PrincipalsReports–Included in Board Packet

Mr. Brian Reeves, Columbia High School Principal, was in attendance and reported on the following:

• Graduation has been set for Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 1:00 p.m.

• End of the year activities, banquets, etc., are being finalized. Parents will be receiving an email soon.

• Schedules for the 2019-2020 school year are being finalized.

• Senior Night for sports (basketball, band, cheer) has been held, honoring 29 seniors.

• Carter Nelson has been extremely successful with his swimming competitions. He left for State today, and we wish him all the best!

3. AssistantSuperintendent’sReport–

a. School Improvement Plan Update. Each school has a school improvement goal that is directed toward meeting the social and emotional needs of our students. The faculty has been engaged in trauma informed training (ACES), and continue discussions on identifying those students who meet some of the ACES criteria. Mrs. Leingang has scheduled another student and parent presentation on drug awareness/drug overdose in March. All welcome to attend. Other school improvement goals continue on target: Implementation of the new reading series, Journeys, for K-4 teachers and continuation of curriculum mapping project for various content areas.

• Dr. Horner presented the board with data regarding the high school AP, SWIC, and SLU 1818 courses. The high school offers 31 total college courses with a possible 124 college credit hours available.

• Dr. Horner also shared student growth information for those students participating in the RtI program.

4. Superintendent’s Report–

a. Ameren LED Light Incentive Program. Under the direction of Kurt Steve, the new Facility Manager, the district is taking advantage of an Ameren LED Light Incentive Program. Ameren has identified various electrical companies for this program to replace existing T8 and T12 lamps and ballasts with LED energy efficient bulbs – for free! In addition, parking lot bulb replacement is included. Replacing the T8/T12 lamps with LED lighting was identified on the district’s energy savings plan. The anticipated annual savings is estimated at $9,003 for the buildings and $750 for the parking lot lights. Thank you to Kurt Steve for taking charge of this program and working toward energy savings and cost reductions!

b. Bus Camera Pilot and Bus Rotation. The administration and Director of Transportation, Mark Keiser, met with two bus camera vendors with the intention to pilot bus cameras on several buses this spring. It is the intent to install bus cameras on several buses to test the effectiveness and benefits of the system and for the administration to acquaint themselves with the software. Eventually, bus cameras could be phased in for the fleet. A recommendation for the bus camera purchase and installation will be made at the March meeting. Mr. Keiser is also obtaining three quotes for a new mini-bus to follow the bus purchase rotation.

c. 2019-2020 School Calendar. With the new evidence based funding legislation, the rules to develop a school calendar has changed in regards to not requiring a 5 clock hour school day and students required attendance for 176 days. Legislation is currently opposing the change, so devising our school calendar with CEA has been pushed to March. Consideration of a shorter attendance day for the first and last day of school and adding additional half-day school attendance days will be considered.

d. Stand Alone Special Education Program. Dr. Segobiano shared information on the district’s special education program and services provided to students. Since becoming a stand-alone special education district, the district has been able to increase resources and personnel to serve our students. The intent for this information is to educate the board and public on advancements made in the special education department since leaving a cooperative. This is the fourth year as a stand-alone special education district. We have increased services to over 40 students and increased the number of Early Childhood teachers. Dr. Segobiano encouraged anyone who may have questions regarding the district special education department to please call her and she would be happy to discuss with them.

e. HLS Annual Inspection Update. The district has now received the annual inspection reports for all four schools. Most all items identified have been addressed. A corrective action response will be submitted to the ROE for each building. Special thanks to Kurt Steve and Ray Frame who have taken charge on completing these tasks as quickly as possible.

VII. New Business

Motion to Approve 2nd Reading and Approval of Board Policies

A. Motion was made by Greg O’Connor and seconded by Tammy Hines to approve the second reading and final adoption of board policies, as presented.

2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct 

2:120 Board Member Development

4:40 Incurring Debt

4:130 Free and Reduced-Price Food Services

4:170 Safety

5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria

5:60 Expenses

5:100 Staff Development Program

5:220 Substitute Teachers

6:20 School Year Calendar and Day

6:60 Curriculum Content

6:135 Accelerated Placement Program

6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students 

7:70 Attendance and Truancy

7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students

7:190 Student Behavior

7:250 Student Support Services

7:260 Exemption from Physical Education

7:270 Administering Medicines to Students – No undesignated asthma medication, no undesignated epinephrine injectors, and no administration of medical cannabis

7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention 

7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries

Attorney Mundorf recommended to not approve the options identified for Board Policy 7:270 in regards to maintaining undesignated asthma medication, undesignated epinephrine injectors, and no administration of medical cannabis. All other policies were approved as presented.

On a roll call vote:

Hines-Aye, Long-Aye, Middelkamp-Aye, O’Connor-Aye, Schrader-Aye, Simmonds-Aye, Anderson-Aye.

The motion carried, 7-Aye, 0-Absent, 0-Nay

Motion to Approve the Solicitation Of Competitive Bids for ADA Bleacher Project

B. Motion was made by Ted Schrader and seconded by John Long to approve the solicitation of competitive bids for the ADA Bleacher Project.

Upon a voice vote, Motion Carried 7-Aye, 0-Absent, 0-Nay

Motion to Approve the Application For Building Permit for ADA Bleachers At the Multi- Purpose Field

C. Motion was made by Karen Anderson and seconded by Randy Simmonds to approve the Application for Building Permit for the ADA Bleachers at the Multi-Purpose Field.

Upon a voice vote, Motion Carried 7-Aye, 0-Absent, 0-Nay

Motion to Approve Submit- ting a HLS Amendment for Parkview School’s Roof Replacement Project

D. Motion was made by Ted Schrader and seconded by Karen Anderson to approve submitting a Health Life Safety Amendment to replace the roof at Parkview School, at an estimated price of $1,087,000.00.

On a roll call vote:

Long-Aye, Middelkamp-Aye, O’Connor-Aye, Schrader-Aye, Simmonds-Aye, Anderson-Aye, Hines-Aye.

The motion carried, 7-Aye, 0-Absent, 0-Nay

Motion to Approve CHS Graduation Date of May 19, 2019

E. Motion was made by Randy Simmonds and seconded by Tammy Hines to approve the high school graduation date as Sunday, May 19, 2019 for the Class of 2019.

Upon a voice vote, Motion Carried 7-Aye, 0-Absent, 0-Nay

VIII. Board President’s Prerogative

None

At this time, board member Hines asked to address the public regarding their comments. She made a short prepared speech stating her views on the matters at hand.

IX. Closed Session 8:48 p.m.

It was moved by John Long, seconded by Randy Simmonds to enter Closed Session for: 1. Purposes of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

On a roll call vote:

Middelkamp-Aye, O’Connor-Aye, Schrader-Aye, Simmonds-Aye, Anderson-Aye, Hines-Aye, Long-Aye.

The motion carried, 7-Aye, 0-Absent, 0-Nay

Open Meeting Reconvened - 11:15 p.m.

President Middelkamp reconvened the meeting to Open Session in the Parkview Elementary School Library at 11:15 p.m.

X. Action as a Result of Closed Session

A. Approval of Administrative Contracts

Motion to Approve Administrative Contracts

Motion was made by Ted Schrader and seconded by Randy Simmonds to approve the following administrative contracts:

April Becherer, EV/PV Principal – 3 years Robert Dugan, EV/PV Asst. Principal – 2 years Courtney Castelli, CMS Principal – 3 years

David Ackerman, CMS Asst. Principal –

Brian Reeves, CHS Principal – 3 years

Angela Huels, CHS Asst. Principal – 2

Beth Horner, Asst. Superintendent – 3

Jeanne Goacher, Director of Special Education – 3 years

On a roll call vote:

Anderson-Aye, Hines-Nay, Long-Aye, Middelkamp-Aye, O’Connor-Aye, Schrader-Aye, Simmonds-Aye.

The motion carried, 6-Aye, 0-Absent, 1-Nay

XI. Adjourn - 11:18 p.m.

With no further business to come before the Board,

it was moved by Randy Simmonds, seconded by Greg O’Connor, to adjourn the meeting. President Middelkamp adjourned the meeting at 11:18 p.m.

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