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 18, 2022,   7:00 PM

AGENDA

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on July 18, 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 Kelly Ross and Ami Shanafelt.

The agenda was approved on a motion by Tim, 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 minutes of the executive sessions of the past 6 months were kept closed on a motion 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

The minutes of the previous meeting were amended and approved on a motion 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

The financial report and payment of bills were reviewed and accepted on a motion by Tim, 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

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.

This fall, we will only be registering freshman and transfer students “in person.”  The rest of our returning students will again have the option to complete registration online.  One change that will also take place is that we will also be conducting school pictures during the registration days.  This process should allow for less disruption to the school day as we begin the school year.

Dr. Foutch updated the BOE on the West Wing/Science Lab remodel.

The next step in the bond sale process is the approval of a resolution to abate our working cash fund.  State statute dictates that our fund balance in working cash cannot exceed 50% of our overall annual budget.  If we simply added the revenue from the working cash bond sale to our current working cash reserve, we would not be in compliance.  In order to meet the requirement, we will need to move $1.5 million out of working cash and into our Operations and Maintenance fund.  We made the decision to move the money into the O&M fund due to our potential need to have additional funds available for our upcoming construction projects.  A motion to approve the resolution to abate the Working Cash Fund 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 application for payment #1 for $39,007 to Byrne and Jones for the track resurfacing 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 Health Insurance Committee met on Fri., July 8th to review the renewal package from our current provider.  The last two years have been very “rough” for our health insurance carrier due to the large claims that have been submitted by our group.  In fact, our insurance company has paid out nearly $2.80 in claims for every $1.00 that we have paid in premium.  Although our rates will be increasing, the committee agreed to create a dual-plan option for employees in our district.  This program will allow each employee to select a plan with either a higher premium and lower deductible/out of pocket expenses, or a lower premium and higher deductible/out of pocket expenses.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that we must complete and submit a Consolidated District Plan (CDP) in order to be eligible for federal Title I funds.  A motion to approve the Consolidated District Plan for ESSA as presented 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 gate fees and official fees for FY23 as presented was made 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

A motion to approve an overnight trip for the Cross Country team on September 9, 2022 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

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Mr. Freeze updated the BOE on enrollment for FY23.

The SAT scores are now available.  They haven’t been looked at in detail, but early indications show Central as a whole scored very well.

Summer Math Academy has started and currently has 12 students.

School Pictures will be with Unforgettable Photography this year and will be available to take pictures during registration.

 The board adjourned the meeting on a motion by Tanya, second by Kori at 7:50PM.  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