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, November 17th, 2025 7:00 PM

AGENDA

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on November 17, 2025 at 7:00PM in the Media Center.

Members present were Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen and Brandon Hogg.  Visitors included Crissy Toennies and FY26 Illinois State Scholars.

The agenda was amended and approved on a motion by Tanya, second by Brandon.  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 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 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, Brandon Hogg.  Nay – None

A motion to approve Pay Application #4 in the amount of $68,350 from GeoSurfaces for the turf installation  was made 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

Dr. Foutch presented the preliminary tax levy. A motion to set a Truth in Taxation hearing for December 15 at 6:45PM was made by Tim, 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 approve the application for the School Maintenance Grant to be used for the 05-06 roof replacement 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 Health/Life Safety amendments to include the replacement of the 05-06 roof replacement was made by Brandon, second by Tim. 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 Carroll Seating to install the visitor bleachers on the Football field for $153,655 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 creation of the Coordinator of College and Career Readiness position was made by Julie, second by Kori. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg.  Kori Voss - Abstain  Nay – None 

A motion to approve an overnight trip for 9 students and 2 faculty members to Silicon Valley on December 1 - 5 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 Keith Patterson as the Boys Assistant Soccer coach was made by Tanya, 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 extension of the Superintendent's contract for an additional 5 years with the same pay increases that were recently agreed to with our certified staff was made by Tanya, second by Brandon. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Julie Koerkenmeier, Tanya Kampwerth, Laura Jansen, Brandon Hogg.  Nay – None


PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Parent Teacher Conferences, FAFSA Completion, and College/Career Preparation were all held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:30 PM. Thank you to all of the teachers for creating a warm welcoming feeling to the conferences, and to Ms. Lohman and Mrs. Jones for providing our junior and senior parents with all the information they need for success.

Teacher In-Service on October 24, 2025 - all of the grade school teachers and administrators came together at Central to hear from legendary educational leader Dr. Todd Whitaker. One of the nation’s leading authorities on teacher and principal effectiveness, staff morale, teacher leadership, and school culture and climate. Todd has written over 65 books including the national best seller, What Great Teachers Do Differently. Other titles include What Great Principals Do Differently, Shifting the Monkey, School Culture Rewired, Your First Year, Dealing With Difficult Parents, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers, and How To Get All Teachers To Become Like The Best Teachers.

Lastly, the Class of 2026 continues to shine and set records!!! This class had 41 students recognized earlier this year by the college board for their academic performance, and now they have 27 students that have been named Illinois State Scholars!! 
Central High School is proud to recognize the 27 Illinois State Scholars from the Class of 2026. This honor is awarded to students who rank in the top 10% academically in the state of Illinois at the end of their junior year, based on their unweighted GPA and ACT scores. 
Any student who earns a 30 or higher on the ACT automatically qualifies as an Illinois State Scholar. This year, 15 Central seniors achieved this distinction based solely on their ACT scores. 
The Class of 2026 has also made school history by setting a new Central High School record for the largest number of Illinois State Scholars by narrowly surpassing the previous record of 26 scholars from the Class of 2023. 
Congratulations to: Dalton Baker, Isaiah Becker, Nathan Behrman, Mabry Benhof , Peyton Benhof , Hannah Callahan, Lauren Daugherty, Cole Davis, Hunter Farrington, Kaelyn Gebke, Allison Hattan, Grace Henrichs, Aidan Huegen, Clayton Jansen, Greta Jansen, Jay Klemish, Danica Krebs, Zoey Kuhl, Lydia Kuhn, Sophie Markus, Aubrey Rakers, Kara Schomaker, Adelyn Schroeder, Tessa Schroeder, Carter Spihlmann, Mabree Strubhart, and Karsyn Voss.


The board adjourned the meeting at 8:03PM on a motion 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

Mary Lou Voss           Kori Voss             

Board President                                     Board Secretary