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, August 18th, 2025 7:00 PM

AGENDA

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on September 15, 2025 at 7:00PM in the Media Center.

Members present were Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, and Laura Jansen. Brandon Hogg was absent. Visitors included Dennis Holtmann, Travis Wellen and Sara Wellen.

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

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

The financial report and payment of bills were reviewed and accepted 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. Nay – None

The Illinois School Code requires that we hold an annual review of our Crisis Management Plan and conduct safety drills with local law enforcement and emergency units. The Crisis Management Team will meet on Wednesday, September 23rd to conduct a debrief of our recent emergency drills. (Mrs. Voss serves as the Board of Education representative on this team.) As a heads up about our safety protocols, Central High School takes a layered threat mitigation approach to prevention, safety and security. Those layers are: connection, support and prevention; physical safety measures and daily procedures; community partners; and emergency procedures and readiness. We also recently purchased the CrisisGo App and it was used during our emergency drills on August 29th.

As part of Illinois School Code, we are required to present an itemized salary compensation report for all certified employees.

Mr. Dale Holtmann of Scheffel and Boyle Company presented the FY 25 Audit Report.

A motion to approve the FY26 Budget as presented was made by Kori, second by Laura. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen. Nay – None

A motion to approve the 2025-2026 Board of Education goals was made by Tanya, second by Laura. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen. Nay – None

A motion to approve Bradford National Bank as an authorized financial institution was made by Kori, second by Tanya. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen. Nay – None

A motion to employ Sara Wellen as the Journalism Club sponsor was made by Julie, second by Laura. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen. Nay – None

A motion to employ Keith Patterson as the boys JV soccer coach was made by Tim, second by Kori. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen. Nay – None

A motion to employ Preston Baker as a volunteer assistant FB coach was made by Kori, second by Julie. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen. Nay – None

A motion to approve the resignation of Brodie Ordaz as the assistant musical director was made by Tanya, second by Laura. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen. Nay – None

A motion to approve the resignation of Travis Gebke as the JV Baseball coach was made by Laura, second by Julie. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen. Nay – None

A motion to approve the letting of bids for the roof and HVAC replacement of the 05-06 addition was made by Tim, second by Julie. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen. Nay – None


PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

August 22 - Senior Sunrise, thank you to Karrie Kujawa for organizing the morning and providing the first of many memories for our seniors!

Mara Koerkenmeier organized another Pop Up Thrift Store on August 27th. There are an array of guys and gals sizes and styles in fall/winter clothes and Homecoming attire, as well as other miscellaneous items. Money collected is used to restock our Cougar Closet with hygiene and household products. These pop up thrift stores have become very popular with our students.

August 29th was our first SIP day of the year and the staff spent the afternoon completing CPR and AED training, which was provided by our very own Stacey Boruff.

Also, on August 29th, during the morning, we conducted all of our safety drills with our students and staff (Fire Drill, Severe Weather Drill, Intruder Drill and Evacuation Drill). All staff utilized the Crisis Go app for attendance purposes. Local fire and police departments were also here to help and monitor the drills.

Freshmen Student Council representatives for 2025-2026: Vance Becker, Rylan Bernardini, Grant Hilmes, Peyton Korte, Aubrey Timmermann, and Kendyl Voss.

Our Central rock band, “Identity” performed for the student body during advisory on September 5th as a practice before their performance at Turf on Saturday, September 6th. A huge thank you to Brodie Ordaz for directing this group.

Milk Bowl 2025 is in the books and what a great night it was with a 46-0 victory! Congratulations to everyone involved in the football family! Hosting the Milk Bowl isn’t easy and it takes an army to make it happen. First of all, a huge thank you to Neil Hamon for securing all the help and making it run smoothly. And to all of our volunteers (Rachel Faust, Lauren Langhauser, Jamie Hewlett, Angie Kohlbrecher, Chris Solis, Jeff Jacobs, Dusty Barr, Kory Peppenhorst, Greg Meyer, Jeremy Shubert, Greg Kruse, Kevin Crask, Stan Eagleson, Kurt Peters and Nathan Rueter) Of course a big thanks goes to all PAWS members for running the concessions and to our maintenance staff for all the prep work and cleaning up afterwards.

Congratulations to the 2025 Homecoming Court Attendants:
Representing the Freshman Class of 2029 are Abigail Becker, Kendyl Voss, Grant Hilmes and Canaan Zurliene Representing the Sophomore Class of 2028 are Hayleigh Holtmann, Madisyn Redman, Griffen Korte and Payne Lynch Representing the Junior Class of 2027 are Ali Brugggemann, Madison Zurliene, Conor Carillon and Colten Crone
Representing the Senior Class of 2026 and Queen candidates are Mabry Benhoff, Peyton Benhoff, Camryn Langhauser and Camile Paul.
Representing the Senior Class of 2026 and King candidates are Miles Browne, Cole Davis, Conlan Haar and Caden Klay.

The Homecoming parade will be in Breese on Sunday, September 14th @ 2:00. The Homecoming dance “Tangled in Time” is on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00 - 11:00 PM. Coronation will begin at 9:00 PM.

The board adjourned the meeting at 8:07PM on a motion by Kori, second by Tanya. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen. Nay – None

Mary Lou Voss           Kori Voss             

Board President                                     Board Secretary