Community High School District #71

A special meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on June 8, 2022 at 6:00PM in the Board Room.

Members present were Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss , Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Kori Voss and Jeff Kampwerth.  Visitors included Gina Benhoff and Roger Freeze.

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

A motion to accept the resignation of Amanda Ringwald as Business teacher was made by Amy, second by Tanya.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

The board entered into closed session on a motion by Jeff, second by Tim to discuss administration personnel.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None  Motion carried at 6:01PM.

The board entered back into open session on a motion by Amy, second by Tanya. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None carried at 7:47PM.

The board adjourned the meeting on a motion by Tim, second by Jeff at 7:48PM.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

Mike Nettemeier        Tim Richter       

Board President                        Board Secretary

Central Community High School District #71

7740 Old U.S. 50, Breese, IL 62230
BOARD OF EDUCATION - REGULAR MEETING

Monday, June 20, 2022,   7:00 PM

AGENDA

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on June 20, 2022 at 7:00PM in the Boardroom.

Members present were Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss , Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Kori Voss and Jeff Kampwerth and Tim Richter.  Visitors included Ben Hubler, Kelly Ross and Gina Benhoff.

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

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

The minutes of the June 8th meeting were approved on a motion by Tim, second by Amy. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

The minutes of the June 15 meeting were approved on a motion by Kori, second by Jeff. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  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, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

The Health Insurance Committee will be meeting to discuss coverage for our employees for next year.  The first step is to wait for our renewal figures from United Health. One thing to note is that we have had several members of our current group plan require highly expensive medical treatments/procedures in the past year.  We expect for our rates to potentially increase (possibly drastically) during this renewal period. Our broker, the Imming Insurance Agency, will retrieve proposals from carriers and present to the committee in early or mid-July.  The goal is to determine the best benefits package and bring it to the July or August meeting for your review and approval.

Dr. Foutch secured a deal with Jansen Chevrolet where they will provide Central with a driver’s education vehicle free of charge.  The dealership plans to provide Central with a vehicle (on an annual basis) to use for the purpose of behind the wheel instruction.  We are so grateful for Jansen’s continued willingness to support our students and this donation will result in a huge cost savings for our district.  All that Jansen asked for in return is for us to grant them permission to use the vehicle for advertising purposes. 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Dr. Ketchum reviewed the FY22 Goals that were met.

Dr. Ketchum updated the BOE on the FY23 Freshman enrollment.  There are 11 students attending summer school either for credit recovery or to complete graduation requirements.

The School Improvement Team met on June 1 to update the School Improvement Plan for the 2022-2023 school year.    Dr. Ketchum reviewed the updates and changes for the next school year. A motion to approve School Improvement plan for FY23 as presented was made by Mary Lou, seconded by Tanya.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

The 2022-2023 registration dates are set for August 2nd and August 3rd. In-person registration is only required for incoming freshmen and “new to district” students at any grade level.

The 2022-2023 Teacher Evaluation List has already been updated and files are created in preparation for the new school year.  Teachers will receive all updated information and timelines during the summer so they can begin preparation to complete all requirements for their evaluation cycles. 

Dr. Ketchum also recognized many athletes, Ag/FFA students, military students and teachers who were honored over the past month for their accomplishments.

This resolution simply authorizes Bernardi Securities to arrange for the refinancing of our current bonds and the sale of new working cash bonds. (The $7.5 million total represents approximately $4.5 million for bond finance and $3 million for new working cash bonds.)  The sooner that we can move forward with this process, the better it will be for our district and our local taxpayers.  As everyone knows, the stock market is currently in a downward cycle and as stocks continue to dip, there will likely be an increase in the interest rates for bonds.  As of today, it looks like we will be able to still secure favorable rates on both of these bond issues, but that could change in the very near future.  A motion to approve the Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2022, of Central Community High School District Number 71, Clinton, Bond and Madison Counties, Illinois, for the purpose of refunding outstanding obligations of the District and increasing the District’s working cash fund, and for the levy of direct annual taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on such bonds. was made by Amy, second by Tim.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth. Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to employ Roger Freeze as Principal starting July 1 pending all necessary requirements are met was made by Tim, second by Kori.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth. Tim Richter.  Nay – None

Based on the Illinois School Code, the BOE is allowed to make transfers in various items in any one fund without amending the budget so long as transfers do not exceed (in the aggregate) ten percent of the total of such fund as set forth in the original budget.  Fortunately for our district, our needed line item transfers meet this criteria.  A motion to approve the line item transfers as presented was made by Jeff, second by Kori.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth. Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to adopt the Board of Education meeting calendar for FY23 as presented was made by Tim, second by Amy.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to maintain the sub rate of pay at $84.00 per day was made by Kori, second by Tanya.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to approve lunch prices as presented (student lunch @ $3.55 and breakfast @ $2.25) was made by Jeff, second by Amy.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to approve the fee schedule as presented was made by Tim, second by Tanya.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

 A motion to approve the per diem reimbursement rates as presented was made by Amy, second by Kori.   Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to employ Dustin Barr as the business education teacher pending all necessary requirements are met was made by Kori, second by Amy.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth,  Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to employ Kenneth Savchuck as the instructional support staff pending all necessary requirements are met was made by Amy, second by Jeff.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth,  Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to employ Ben Hubler as the Assistant Boys Soccer coach pending all necessary requirements are met was made by Kori, second by Tanya.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to approve a 5 year contract for Neil Hamon as Assistant Principal as presented was made by Mary Lou, second by Tim.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

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

A motion to approve an overnight trip for Cheerleading on June 27- June 29 was made by Jeff, second by Amy.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to create an additional FFA sponsor position was made by Mary Lou, second by Jeff.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to approve Ben Hubler and Maria Kreke as volunteer coaches for the Bowling team was made by Kori, second by Tanya.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to employ Kayla Shanafelt as a volunteer in our Summer Extended Learning Opportunity for Nicole Weh's FLS students was made by Mary Lou, second by Amy.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to approve TWM for the private Utility locate for $11500 was made by Amy, second by Mary Lou.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to approve QTE for soil testing for the parking lot was made by Kori, second by Tanya.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to authorize FGM for the design services for the parking lot project was made by Tim, second by Kori.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

The board adjourned the meeting on a motion by Tim, second by Jeff at 8:41PM.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

 Mike Nettemeier        Tim Richter                   

Board President                        Board Secretary