Columbia Community Unit District No. 4 Board of Education Met June 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
PUBLIC HEARING: FY21 AMENDED BUDGET
Present:
Tammy Hines
Adam Hemken
Andrea Khoury
Greg Meyer
Scott Middelkamp
Lisa Schumacher
Tyson Search
Mr. Christopher S. Grode, Superintendent
Dr. Courtney Castelli, Assistant Superintendent
I. Call to Order/ Roll Call 7:01 p.m.
President Meyer called the Public Hearing to Amend the FY21 Budget to order at 7:01 p.m. in the District Board Room. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this meeting was held in accordance with social distancing guidelines and was live streamed via YouTube for community viewing.
Visitor(s) present: Madison Lammert of the Republic-Times
II. Presentation of FY21 Amended Budget
Superintendent Grode presented the FY21 Amended Budget. He noted all the funds were in the black with the exception of the Operations & Maintenance fund due to funding coming in during the previous year.
III. Public Comments/ Questions
President Meyer requested any comments or questions from the public. There were none.
IV. Adjournment
7:04 p.m.
With no further business to come before the Board,
it was moved by Adam Kemken, seconded by Lisa Schumacher to adjourn the budget hearing. President Meyer adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
On a roll call vote: Hemken-Aye, Kines- Absent, Khoury-Aye, Meyer-Aye, Middelkamp-Aye, Schumacher-Aye, Search-Aye. The motion carried, 6-Aye, 1-Absent, O-Nay
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Present:
Tammy Hines
Adam Hemken
Andrea Khoury
Greg Meyer
Scott Middelkamp
Lisa Schumacher
Tyson Search
Mr. Christopher S. Grode, Superintendent
Dr. Courtney Castelli, Assistant Superintendent
I. Call to Order/ Roll Call 7:05 p.m.
President Meyer called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the District Board Room. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this meeting was held in accordance with social distancing guidelines and was live streamed via YouTube for community viewing.
Visitor(s) Present
Visitor(s) present: Madison Lammert of the Republic Times
II. Welcome/ Recognition Of Visitors
President Meyer welcomed the visitors present and the public via YouTube.
III. Public Comments/ Correspondence
None.
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 Grode.
A. Approve Board Minutes
1. Open Session(s)
A. Regular Meeting - May 19, 2021
2. Executive Session(s)
A. Regular Meeting - May 19, 2021
B. Bookkeeper's Financial Position/Treasurer's Reports
C. Budget Report - May 31, 2021
D. Approve Expenditures - June, 2021
E. Accept Activity Fund Accounts - May 31, 2021
Personnel Items
A. Accept Resignations
1. Olivia Lopez, Paraprofessional
2. Mark Sandstrom, 8th grade Boys' Basketball Coach
3. Jamey Bridges, Boys' Soccer Assistant Coach
4. Jared McCunn, Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
B. Employ Educational Support Personnel
1. Kara Etherton, Parkview Head Cook (6 hours)
2. Amanda Auer, Parkview Cook (5.5 hours)
3. Sharon Knysak, CHS Cook (6 hours)
4. Tracey McClaren, CMS Cook (5 hours)
C. Employ Certificated Personnel
1. Jaci Jenkins, Agriculture Education
D. Approve Leave of Absence Request(s) - none
E. Approve Extra-Curricular Assignments
1. Jaci Jenkins, FFA Co-Advisor
2. Tory Arzola, 7th grade Boys Basketball Coach
3. Jon Wehrenberg, 8th grade Boys Basketball Coach
4. Ray Baumann, HS JV Boys Soccer Coach
5. Steven Frierdich, volunteer JV Boys Soccer Coach
6. Jonny Holmes, volunteer 8th Grade Boys Basketball
7. Jared Germain, volunteer 7th Grade Boys Basketball
F. Approve Non-Certified Class Advancements
G. Declare Vacancy (s)
1. Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
Motion To Approve Consent Agenda
Motion to approve consent agenda (Item IV. Minutes and Finance and Item V. Personnel Items) by Scott Middelkamp, seconded by Tyson Search.
On a roll call vote: Hines-Absent, Khoury-Aye, Meyer-Aye, Middelkamp-Aye, Schumacher-Aye, Search-Aye, Hemken-Aye. The motion carried, 6-Aye, 1-Absent, 0-Nay
VI. Communications - Reports and Presentations
Enrollment - report in packet
Administrative Reports
1. Principal's Report - none
2. Assistant Superintendent's Report -
Dr. Castelli, Assistant Superintendent, updated the Board on end of the year reporting to the state. As summer school ends those students will need to be exited. Final reports are due July 31.
Registration is ready for the upcoming school year and a letter informing parents will go out the end of June. Registration will open on July 12.
IAR scores were released this week and they will be used internally for planning purposes.
With this being the last Board meeting for Dr. Castelli, she assured the Board that she has been working with her replacement, Alyssa Smith, to make the transition as smooth as possible.
President Meyer and Superintendent Grode thanked Dr. Castelli for her 13 years of service to the district and wished her the best in her new opportunity.
3. Superintendent's Report -
a. FOIA Requests - none
Preparations for next year: Administration is hopeful for the upcoming school year as the community returns to more normalcy. The team looks forward to moving the focus from crisis management to education. Our theme will be Reboot. We will look closely at practices that can be eliminated or improved upon. District Values and Vision: Superintendent Grode would like to work with the Board to review the district Values and vision. Exploring the "why," not the "what" or "how" of education,
Summer Projects: Mr. Grode reported the resurfacing of the exterior of Parkview is almost complete. The power washing, tuck pointing, and painting of the building has improved the visual appearance as well as the structural stability. The same company will work on the Middle School this summer as well. The high school parking lot will be sealed, resurfaced, and painted in the coming weeks.
VII. Items for Action
A. Motion to Approve Amended FY21 Budget
Motion was made by Scott Middelkamp and seconded by Adam Hemken to approve the amended FY21 budget as presented.
On a roll call vote: Khoury-Aye, Meyer-Aye, Middelkamp-Aye, Schumacher-Aye, Search-Aye, Henken-Aye Hines-Absent. The motion carried, 6-Aye, 1-Absent, 0-Nay
B. Motion to Extend Term of MissVIC Property Casualty Pool
Motion was made by Lisa Schumacher and seconded by Tyson Search to approve extending the term of Miss VIC Property Casualty Pool as presented.
On a roll call vote: Meyer-Aye, Middelkamp-Abstain, Schumacher-Aye, Search-Aye, Hemken-Aye, Hines-Absent, Khoury-Aye.
The motion carried, 5-Aye, 1-Absent, 0-Nay 1-Abstain
C. Motion to Appoint Miss VIC Property Casualty Pool Board Members
Motion was made by Adam Hemken and seconded by Lisa Schumacher to appoint Christopher Grode and Alyssa Smith to the Miss VIC Property Casualty Pool Board as presented.
On a roll call vote: Middelkamp-Aye, Schumacher-Aye, Search-Aye, Hemken-Aye, Hines-Absent, Khoury-Aye, Meyer-Aye. The motion carried, 6-Aye, 1-Absent, 0-Nay
VIII. Discussion Items
A. Individual Member Comments
Adam Hemken asked if there was any additional information about the Joint Annual Conference in November. Mr. Grode replied that all updated information will be on the IASB website and we will share any additional information as we receive it.
IX. Board President's Prerogative
President Meyer mentioned he is happy so many board members will be attending the Joint Annual Conference in November. He also recognized Dr. Castelli for her commitment and service to the district.
XI. Adjournment
7:18 p.m.
With no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Scott Middelkamp, seconded by Tyson Search to adjourn the meeting. President Meyer adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
On a roll call vote: Schumacher-Aye, Search-Aye, Hemken-Aye, Hines-Absent, Khoury-Aye, Meyer-Aye, Middelkamp-Aye. The motion carried, 6-Aye, l-Absent, 0-Nay
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