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, March 20th, 2023,   7:00 PM

AGENDA

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

Members present were Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss , Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Kori Voss, and Tim Richter.  Visitors included Britni Hogg, Kevin Eversgerd, Shelby Peters, Katherine Nee and Tanner Tolan..

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

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

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

Dr. Foutch discussed with the BOE the possibility of transitioning the Bowling Club into a school-sponsored sport.  Also discussed was the proposal of starting a wrestling club. 

We have had an increased amount of interest in our CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) program, which is a very good thing.  The only issue is that our current instructor, Stacey Boruff, is only allowed to supervise 8 students per semester for the clinical portion of the program.  This limitation will force our district to turn 6 students away from being able to take the coursework.  Stacey stated that a possible fix would be to employ another individual for clinical supervision only.  This individual would observe students for their clinical hours only, which would equal 80 hours of work over the spring semester.  The pay for this position would be somewhere between $20 - $25 an hour for a total cost of $1600 - $2000 per year, and the individual would need to be a Registered Nurse.

A motion to approve a resolution to lower the tax rate by a minimum of .08 in the Bond and Interest Fund levy upon passage of the county school facility and resources occupation tax was made by Mary Lou, second by Kori.   Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to approve the proposed 2023-24 school calendar was made by Tim, second by Tanya.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to employ Nick Husmann as a boat captain pending all necessary requirements met was made by Amy, second by Mary Lou. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to approve the IHSA membership for 2023-24 was made by Kori, second by Tim. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

FFA Week was February 21-24. Students participated in fun dress up activities each day, challenged with FFA trivia, and all FFA students participated in activities with special guest and FFA State Vice President, Derek Sample. A HUGE thanks to Harley and Lexis for arranging the week, as well as getting our kids everything they need.

Congratulations to our Girl’s and Boy’s Basketball Teams! They both had tremendous seasons, each competing for sectional championships. I know they didn’t end the way we wanted, but I couldn’t be any more proud of our kids and coaches. Both programs represent Central with class and live up to the Central Family beliefs of camaraderie, character, classroom and competition. Each team had some players that received special recognition… Kaydence Schroeder - Melanie Hilmes - Cody Dickshot - Zane Schrage - Chase Lewis - Mason Shubert…

Lexis Wiegmann recently took a group of students to KC for a Drafting competition and sophomore, Garett Gebke placed 1st in Assembly Modeling!

The 5Essentials Survey was sent out to students, staff and parents. The survey is used as a measuring tool in terms of school culture and climate. For the survey to be accurately scored we needed 50% participation by our students and staff, and 20% by our parents. As of March 14th, we have exceeded their participation goal in all areas.

Congratulations to the following students for being selected into the CEO Class of 2024… - Makenna Budde, Cole Bruggemann, Cole Buschmann and Jonathan Husmann

8th Grade Registration Night was held on March 1st from 3:00-7:00. Big thanks to Trisha Lohman and Wendy Jones for organizing the night! Also, big thanks to all our volunteers that helped with families that night as well: Lexis Wiegmann, Codi Swires, Gina Benhoff, Greg Kruse, Rachel Faust, Mara Koerkenmeier, Lauren Langhauser and (students) Abigail Shanafelt, Caden Clay and Brooke Trame. The night was the most successful ever, in terms of numbers, as we saw 142 families come through the doors!

Clinton County Honor Band/Art Display was held at Wesclin High School on Wednesday, March 8th. Central was well represented in both areas with 22 band members and 17 art students. Thanks to Brodie Ordaz and Christa Wessel for giving this opportunity for our kids to display their talents. Band Members were…Olivia Clark,Haley Huelsmann, Tia Durbin, Jillian Krack,Camryn Hall, Alexis Spihlmann, Sarah Nee, Olivia Links, Christopher Richter, Jordyn Robke, Rainer Bretz, Summer Boien, Caden Klay, Makinley Korte, Tanner Tolan, Allie Hogue, Max Niemeyer, Elijah Allen, Zach Peters, Mason Hilmes, Jensen Tebbe, Eleanor Bowen. Art Students were…Sami Argo, Sarah Nee, Shelby Peters, Makayla Rhodes, Alexa Rataczyk, Cora Eversgerd, Jacob Greathouse, Dylan Johnson, Falynn Meyer, Emma Toeben, Olivia Clark, Joe Faust, Elena Varel, Katelyn Miller, Hayli Rinne, Emma Davis and Hailey Rolfingsmeyer.

School Improvement Day - March 9th - Power of Positivity!! What an awesome day and a great way to kick off the long weekend. The afternoon began with the most unbelievable lunch provided by Lori Ziegler, and then Gina Benhoff spoke briefly about the one cent sales tax. The rest of the afternoon teachers were making five positive phone calls and/or emails to parents, and then sending two messages to people that impacted their lives in some way. It was a great afternoon, but it didn’t end there…social media was flooded this weekend with Central positivity and Central Family.

The board entered into closed session on a motion by Amy, second by Kori to the Superintendent evaluation. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None. Motion carried at 7:53PM.

The board entered back into open session on a motion by Tim, second by Mary Lou. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None  Motion  carried at 8:12PM.

The board adjourned the meeting on a motion by Tim, second by Koriat 8:13PM. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

Mike Nettemeier        Tim Richter                   

Board President                        Board Secretary