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Columbia Community Unit School District 4 Board of Education met Nov. 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Present:

Karen Anderson

Tammy Hines

John Long

Greg Meyer

Scott Middelkamp

Greg O’Connor

Lisa Schumacher

Dr. Gina Segobiano, Superintendent

Dr. Courtney Castelli, Assistant Superintendent

Mrs. Angie Huels, Columbia Middle School Principal

Absent:

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

Victor Buehler, Julie Nappier, James Ash, James Moss, Becky Alexander, Michelle Spivey, Missie Steve, David Ackerman, Robin Siler, Carla Wantuck, April Becherer, Erica Kane, Janet Kniepkamp, Kristin Miesner, Megan Reddick, Sara Rule, Katie Jeck, Brian Reeves, Beth Horner, Scott Horner, Ted Schrader, Ed Wienhoff, and Jeremy Donald.

II. Welcome Visitors/Public Comments

Dr. Segobiano reported on the following current events:

• Many great events are happening at every building, especially involving the community: Veteran’s Day celebrations; fundraisers for the Reddick family; and For The Love of Community basketball game. Dr. Segobiano commended every school and thanked everyone who participated.

• The Drama Department recently performed “The Music Man.” Thank you to Mary Beth Babcock for doing a superb job directing our middle and high school drama participants.

• Second Quarter Mid-Quarter was Monday.

• Dr. Segobiano commended Taylor Nickerson on being one of three teachers in the nation recognized in Washington, D.C. by receiving the German Embassy Teacher of Excellence Award.

• Taylor Nickerson has also taken over as the District Social Media Sponsor. He has taken the lead and doing a spectacular job with getting information/news to the public via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and showcasing what’s going on in our schools. Thank you Taylor!

• Jake Noll, a Columbia High School alumni, was recently featured in “Hearing Our Way” magazine. The article was about Jake being a deaf student and overcoming obstacles in his life.

There were no public comments.

President Middelkamp presented Dr. Segobiano with a plaque for her years of service with the district. He thanked her for her hard work and dedication to the District, students, and staff for the past nine years.

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 17, 2019 b. Special Meeting – October 29, 2019 c. Special Meeting – November 12, 2019

2. Executive Session(s) –

a. Regular Meeting – October 17, 2019 (Held) b. Special Meeting – October 29, 2019 (Held)

B. ApproveBookkeeper’sFinancialPosition/Treasurer’s Reports

C. ApproveBudgetReport–October31,2019

D. ApproveExpenditures–November,2019

E. ActivityFundBalanceReport–October31,2019

V. Personnel Items

Accept Resignations

A. Accept Resignation(s) –

1. Michelle Spivey (4 Yr. Notice of Retirement eff. SY 24) 2. Mark Tullis (4 Yr. Notice of Retirement eff. SY 24)

Employ Educational Support Personnel

B. Employ Educational Support Personnel

- 1. Donna King, Paraprofessional

Employ Certificated Personnel

C. Employ Certificated Personnel – None

Approve Leave of Absence Requests

D. Approve Leave of Absence Requests -

1. Amber Haven, CMS Teacher (3/18/20 for 8 weeks)

Approve Extra-Curricular Appointments

E. Approve Extra Curricular Assignments –

1. Taylor Nickerson, District Social Media Sponsor

Approve Non-Certified Class Advancements

F. Approve Non-Certified Class Advancements - None

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, with typing corrections to be made on pages 3 and 7, by Karen Anderson, seconded by Tammy Hines.

On a roll call vote:

Anderson-Aye, Hines-Aye, Long-Aye, Meyer-Aye, Middelkamp- Aye, O’Connor-Aye, Schumacher-Aye.

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

VI. Communications - Reports and Presentations

A. Presentations – None

B. Reports

1. Enrollment

2. Principal’sReport

Mrs. Angie Huels, Columbia Middle School Principal, was in attendance and reported on the following:

• Students have been using Newsela to give them practice reading text from a screen. This will help them during student testing, where they are taking the test online rather than on paper.

• Teachers are working with students and MAP goal setting. The students look at their scores from the fall, and are then given a projected score to use as their goal.

• All students were given a school survey in connection with the 5Essentials Survey.

• CMS once again had a very successful Veterans Day Breakfast. It was well attended and the students did a great job recognizing and honoring the veterans.

Dr. Segobiano commented that Mrs. Huels and Mr. Ackerman are doing a fantastic job at the Middle School.

3. AssistantSuperintendent’sReport–

Dr. Castelli, Assistant Superintendent, reported on the following:

a. CHS Course Proposal (EMT) for 2020-2021. Dr. Castelli shared a new course proposal recommended by Principal Reeves. The proposed course name is Emergency Medical Technology (EMT). Mr. Reeves has been working with Krystin Baker, guidance counselor, to propose a dual credit course through a partnership with Dupo High School. The course would be contingent on the required enrollment.

4. Superintendent’s Report–

a. FOIA Requests. The district responded to the following FOIA request: S&P Global Ratings and Illinois CPA Society.

b. 2019 District and School Report Cards. The 2019 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 an “exemplary” rating. Columbia Middle School received a “commendable” designation with the special education subgroup making tremendous gains. The results are the highest in Monroe County! The administrators, teachers, and students are commended for doing a terrific job and working hard.

c. Use of Facility Sales Tax. The Use of Facility Sales Tax document that is shared regularly with the board has been updated to reflect final expenditures for FY 2019 and anticipated expenditures for FY 2020. Future priority facility needs would be addressing the high school which is in dire need of attention – HVAC, roof, windows, doors, electrical upgrades, wiring, and more. A new card entry system at all schools will be presented by Dr. Buehler at the December board meeting. A $50,000 matching grant by the State will also be arriving soon.

d. Farewell from Dr. Segobiano. Dr. Segobiano said a few parting words as this is her last board meeting in the Columbia School District. She also introduced the new Interim Superintendent, Dr. Victor Buehler.

VII. Items for Action

Motion to Approve the Resolution Authorizing The Estimated Aggregate Tax Levy for the Year 2019

A. Motion was made by Karen Anderson and seconded by John Long to approve the Resolution to Approve the Estimated 2019 Tax Levy.

On a roll call vote:

Hines-Nay, Long-Aye, Meyer-Aye, Middelkamp-Aye, O’Connor-Aye, Schumacher-Aye, Anderson-Aye.

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

Motion to Approve the 2019 Years of Service Record

B. Motion was made by Greg O’Connor and seconded by Lisa Schumacher to approve the 2019 Years of Service Record for certified and non-certified employees.

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

Motion to Approve the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with SWIC for Running Start Program

C. Motion was made by Karen Anderson and seconded by Greg O’Connor 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.

On a roll call vote:

Long-Aye, Meyer-Aye, Middelkamp-Aye, O’Connor-Aye, Schumacher-Aye, Anderson-Aye, Hines-Aye.

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

Motion to Approve the Dual Credit Model Partner- ship Agreement with SWIC

D. Motion was made by Lisa Schumacher and seconded by Tammy Hines to approve the Dual Credit Model Partner- ship Agreement with CCUSD4 and Southwestern Illinois College.

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

Motion to Approve Compensation For Non- Probationary Non-Certified Employee

E. Motion was made by Greg Meyer and seconded by John Long to approve a compensation increase of $1200 for the Facility Manager effective January 1, 2020.

On a roll call vote:

Meyer-Aye, Middelkamp-Aye, O’Connor-Aye, Schumacher-Aye, Anderson-Aye, Hines-Aye, Long-Aye.

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

VIII. Discussion Items

A. District Safety Meeting. The District Safety Meeting was held recently. Those in attendance were Columbia first responders, the S.R.O., the Facility Manager, parents, and administrators. The meeting is held twice a year, in the fall and spring. Students do not attend due to the meeting being held during the day. However, the high school has a student safety team that was formed last year that meets twice a year. Each school also has a teacher safety committee. One item discussed was making the SRO a full time position, which should occur in August pending the agreement with the City. Safety drills were also discussed, and an intruder drill was conducted recently with law enforcement.

Board member Lisa Schumacher thanked Brian Reeves and Jeanne Goacher for attending the recent goals meeting.

Special meeting dates were set for interviewing Superintendent candidates. January 8, 2020 and January 18, 2020 were scheduled. Times for meeting would be determined upon board members checking their schedules.

IX. Board President’s Prerogative

President Middelkamp welcomed the new Interim Superinten- dent, Dr. Victor Buehler, who was in attendance.

X. Closed Session

Closed Session was not held.

XI. Adjourn - 8:37 p.m.

With no further business to come before the Board,

it was moved by Greg O’Connor, seconded by Karen Anderson, to adjourn the meeting. President Middelkamp adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.

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