Community High School District #71

Central Community High School District #71

7740 Old U.S. 50, Breese, IL 62230
BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Meeting
Monday, July 28, 2025 7:00 PM

AGENDA

A hearing for an interfund transfer was held on July 28, 2025 at 6:45PM in the Board Room.

Members present were Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, and Brandon Hogg.

Dr. Foutch explained the need for the interfund transfer from the Transportation Fund to the O&M Fund.

The board adjourned the hearing at 6:56PM on a motion by Kori, second by Laura. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Nay – None

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on July 28, 2025 at 7:00PM in the Board Room.

Members present were Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, and Brandon Hogg. Visitors included Aubrey Melton, Morgan Keck, Maya Bedard, Piper Kujawa and Kara Schomaker.

The agenda was amended and approved on a motion by Tim, second by Tanya. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Nay – None

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved on a motion by Brandon, second by Laura. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Abstain - Tim Richter Nay – None

The closed session minutes of the previous 6 months were kept closed on a motion by Tim, second by Kori. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Abstain - Tim Richter Nay – None

The financial report and payment of bills were reviewed and accepted on a motion by Tim, second by Julie. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Nay – None

The Central High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place at the Aviston Legion at 6:00PM on Saturday, August 9th. If you would like to attend the event, please let me know as your ticket and meal will be complimentary.

We have not received official information regarding the Career and Technical and Perkins Tutorial grant commitments or allocations, but every indication from the people at the CTE office has confirmed a likely approval. Just as other years, we are hopeful that we can supplement the RTI tutoring services with money from the Career and Technical Education grant program. When we get word, we will move forward with the CTE “materials and supplies” portion of the program.

A motion to approve pay application #9 from Millenium Construction for $85,594.29 for the electrical switchgear project was made by Laura, second by Kori. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Nay – None

The summer projects are moving along as scheduled and both the turf and classroom remodel/asbestos abatement are scheduled to be completed during the 1st week of August. Also, the new bleacher install is scheduled to begin the week of July 28th.

In order to have the funds available to complete the turf and asbestos abatement projects, we will need to conduct two balance transfers between our operating funds. The first fund transfer will require a public hearing (which will be conducted at 6:45PM prior to our regular meeting), and the working cash abatement will simply require the board to approve the resolution as presented. A motion to approve the interfund transfer of $750,000 from Transportation fund to the O&M fund was made by Kori, second by Brandon. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Nay – None

A motion to approve the resolution abating $500,000 from the Working Cash fund to the O&M fund was made by Tim, second by Julie. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Nay – None

A motion to approve Cigna as our FY26 Health Insurance provider was made by Brandon, second by Tanya. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Nay – None

A motion to approve the Consolidated District Plan as presented was made by Kori, second by Laura. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Nay – None

The FY26 officials payment and gate admission were presented.

A motion to employ Olivia Wesselmann as the JV Softball coach pending all necessary requirements are met was made by Julie, second by Laura. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Nay – None

A motion to employ Eric Pollmann as a volunteer football coach pending all necessary requirements are met was made by Tim, second by Tanya. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Nay – None

A motion to approve the retirement letter of Ami Shanafelt effective 2029 was made by Brandon, second by Kori. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Nay – None

A motion to employ Lauren Hilmes as PT Administrative Assistant pending all necessary requirements are met was made by Kori, second by Julie. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Nay – None

A motion to approve the resignation of Kurt Bretz as the boys soccer coach was made by Tanya, second by Laura. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Nay – None

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Enrollment projections for 2025 -2026 (as of 7/22/25)
- Freshman: 153 F=73, M=80
- Sophomores: 150 F=73, M=77
- Juniors: 157 F=77, M=80
- Seniors: 161 F=77, M=84
- Total 621
We have five new students that are scheduled to meet with Ms. Lohman and a number of others that we haven’t heard from.

Essentials Survey: We scored very well in all categories, putting us in the “Well Organized” category.


Six students signed up for our online credit recovery program. We provided an English and Math class 100% online with weekly checkin’s by Amber Kuhn. The program ended on Tuesday, July 22. Five of the six students completed the program and earned their credit.

Registration Dates and Times
- Wednesday, July 30th (11:00-7:00 pm)
- Thursday, July 31st (8:00-3:00 pm)

In Person registration is only available to incoming freshman and new families to the district* All 10th-12th grade students will register online in the Qmlativ Family Access Portal beginning on Monday, July 28.
Athletic Meeting
- Sunday, August 10th @ 7:30 in the main gym

Freshman Orientation
- Monday, August 11th from 6:00 -7:30 PM

Back to School Schedule
- Monday, August 11 - Teacher Inservice and Freshmen Orientation/Open House - Tuesday, August 12 - No School - last day for teachers to prepare
- Wednesday, August 13 - First day of student attendance 2:50 dismissal

Unforgettable Photography will be at school on Thursday, August 14th for a traditional picture day. All students will be photographed on that day during PE classes in the East Gym.

Our new teachers have been assigned to a veteran teacher outside of their department that will serve as their mentor. Our teachers within the departments do a phenomenal job with our new staff, but we feel our new teachers can benefit greatly from the support and guidance of other staff members as well. The following are our new teachers and their mentors for this year…

Cole Macke - Gina Benhoff
Tommy Baro - Nathan Rueter


The board adjourned the meeting at 7:55PM on a motion by Tanya, second by Koi. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg. Nay – None

Mary Lou Voss           Kori Voss             

Board President                                     Board Secretary