Community High School District #71

Central Community High School District #71
7740 Old U.S. 50, Breese, IL 62230
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
*** Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 ***
7:00 PM
AGENDA

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on February 22, 2021 at 7:00PM in the Media Center.

Members present were Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse (left at 7:50pm), Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth and Kori Voss.  Visitors included Stacey Boruff..

The agenda was approved on a motion by Jeff, second by Mary Lou.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved on a motion by Tim, second by Kori. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

The financial report and payment of bills were reviewed and accepted on a motion by Tim, second by Amy.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

Throughout the school year, we have noticed several places where the surface of the front entrance concrete is pitting and becoming loose.  The problem continues to get worse and Litteken Construction has been contacted about the issue.  Nathan Vandeloo, from Litteken, said that the concrete was unacceptable and he was in the process of contacting the supplier.

The annual Tri-County Institute was held virtually on Friday, February 18th.  It is a cooperative program scheduled by the Regional Office of Education and funded by the Kaskaskia Special Education District.  As always, it offers many great programs and professional development opportunities for our teachers.  Our teachers were required to attend at least five sessions on that day.  

Dr. Foutch informed the BOE of some tough health circumstances that have fallen on a couple of our staff members at Central.

As you all know, Central began the implantation of our COVID-19 Layered Mitigation on Monday, February 7th.  We have had an overwhelmingly positive response to our plan and people have expressed their appreciation for our ability to use common sense in our decision-making.  The appellate court has not issued their ruling in regards to the mask mandate so everything could change by Tuesday night.  Dr. Foutch is of the belief that as we enter the 2 year mark of the pandemic, our district is prepared to move away from broad, blunt tools and use precision when implementing our mitigations.  The public conversation surrounding masks in schools often misses the middle ground.  It can sometimes seem to be a debate between doing everything to slow the spread of COVID and doing nothing.  This is a false dichotomy. There has to be a balance and our Layered Mitigation plan does an effective job at striking that balance in a way that our students, parents, and community can understand and support.  A motion to approve the implementation of our Layered Mitigation Plan for the remainder of the 21-22 school year was made by Amy, second by Tonya.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

A motion to employ Chris Gass as the Band Instructor for FY22-23 pending all necessary requirements are met was made by Jeff, second by Kori.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

We have needed a new dust collector for our wood shop for the last several years.  The current dust collector was installed when the building was built and it does not function effectively.  Mr. Ellis stated that the efficiency of all of his construction trades classes could be greatly improved with a new dust collector.  Unfortunately, like the price of many other products in America, the cost of this device has gone up significantly over the last few years. Sudholt Sheet Metal submitted an estimate for replacement and the cost would be approximately $39,000. Since this amount is in excess of $25,000, we would need to advertise the project for public bid.  The goal is to get the dust collector installed this summer (with the rest of the west wing remodel).  A motion to approve Dr. Foutch to solicit bids for a dust collector was made by Mary Lou, second by Amy. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

A motion to employ Darin Blaser as a volunteer assistant football coach pending all necessary requirements are met was made by Tim, second by Tonya.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

A motion to employ Rustie Harrell as a volunteer in the FLS program pending all necessary requirements are met was made by Amy, second by Mary Lou.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None 

Dr. Foutch spoke to the BOE regarding the process for his evaluation.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Dr. Ketchum briefed the BOE on the current COVID numbers.  

Dr. Ketchum spoke on the upcoming (new) Freshman dates as well as the upcoming Freshman Shadowing Program that has been happening in February.

Formal observations and final evaluation meetings will continue throughout the next couple of months.  Dr. Ketchum has kept busy with scheduling and rescheduling the meetings due to quarantines.

KC Health Careers will showcase their “menu” of departments that are currently at KC on February 24, 2022. 

Dr. Ketchum recognized Mrs. Weh for being named one of this year’s KSED HOPE Award recipients.  He also congratulated the Cheer team for winning 4th at the State Competition.

The Ag Department has had many accomplishments and awards.  Dr. Ketchum mentioned all of those who placed at Section 22.

The Scholar Bowl team, under coach Stacy Schroeder, placed 5th at the Masonic Tournament.

Central will be hosting the annual Respect Campaign to support Special Olympics with the Polar Plunge.  Thank you to Mrs. Benhoff for that leadership.

The board entered into closed session on a motion by Voss, second by Tim to discuss personnel and collective bargaining. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None  Motion carried at 7:49PM.

The board entered back into open session on a motion by Tim, second by Kori.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None  Motion  carried at 8:18PM.

The board adjourned the meeting on a motion by Jeff, second by Tim at 8:19PM.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

Mike Nettemeier           Tim Richter                     

Board President                        Board Secretary