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, January 16, 2024  7:00 PM

AGENDA

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on January 16, 2024 at 7:00PM in the Media Center.

Members present were Mary Lou Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen, Amy Kruse and Tim Richter.  Visitors included Jordyn, Eric and Bri Robke, Cole and Jeremy Bushmann, Jillian, Heather and Eric Krack and Scott McDonald.

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

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

The closed minutes of the previous 6 months were kept closed on a motion by Tim, second by Tanya.  Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Laura Jansen, Kori Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Amy Kruse, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

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

Dr. Foutch reminded the Board Members to fill out their Statement of Economic Interest Form online.

 The elementary districts administered the PSAT Test to 8th graders on Friday, January 12th.  We will use the results of this assessment for class placement and also to measure longitudinal academic growth of our students.

 The annual 8th Grade Information Night was held on Tuesday, January 9th. We had over twenty-five groups, clubs, organizations, and athletic teams represented at the event, and we also conducted tours of the building throughout the evening.  We would also like to thank Mr. Gebke, Mrs. Toennies, Mrs. Kujawa, Mrs. Schumacher, Mr. Short, and Mrs. Benhoff for being our tour guides.  They all did an excellent job.  

A motion to approve DV Cabinetry for the art room cabinetry project for $28174.26 was made by Tim, second by Amy.  Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Laura Jansen, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Amy Kruse, Jeff Kampwerth.  Abstain - Kori Voss Nay – None

A motion to approve Oster Flooring for the installation of turf flooring in the field house for $63795.69 was made by Tim, second by Kori. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Laura Jansen, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Amy Kruse, Jeff Kampwerth.  Abstain - Kori Voss Nay – None

A motion to approve the retirement request for Neil Hamon at the completion of the 2026-27 school year was made by Kori, second by Laura. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Laura Jansen, Kori Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Amy Kruse, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

Over the last few years, it has become quite obvious that we are in need of another 14 passenger bus.  Our current bus is used daily, and if we had a second bus, it would also be used multiple days every week.  When looking at our budget, we will have more than enough reserves to make this purchase.  A motion to approve the purchase of a 14 passenger bus was made by Jeff, second by Tanya.  Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Laura Jansen, Kori Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Amy Kruse, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

Central has been selected to receive one of the State of Illinois $50,000 School Maintenance Grants.  As we have discussed before, our plan is to use those funds to install a new Security Camera system in our building.  A motion to approve Dr. Foutch to seek bids for a new security system was made by Laura, second by Kori.  Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Laura Jansen, Kori Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Amy Kruse, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Since our last meeting we finished up the first semester with final exams on December 18-20, and then enjoyed a great staff Christmas party followed by rest and relaxation over the break. Overall, we had an amazing first semester and we’re looking forward to great things from our students, staff, and school community in 2024!

On January 3, 2024 we eased back into school mode with a teacher inservice day that provided our staff with just what they needed…time to prepare and time to visit with friends about all the memories they created with friends and family over the holidays. A big thanks goes to Gina Benhoff for arranging lunch for the staff that day, which was prepared by Lori Ziegler.

On January 10, 2024 the Clinton County CEO students were at Central to present to the junior class. Our current CEO members are Cole Buschmann, Cole Brueggemann, Makenns Budde, Jonathan Husmann and Lydia Links.

On January 11, 2024 our FBLA students traveled to McKendree University for a regional area competition with state qualifying on the line. We should know if we have any state qualifiers by the end of the day today (Thursday).

The SAL Black Tie Talent Show will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Hidden Lake Winery in Aviston.  Central students/alumni represent eight of the eleven participants. This year’s participants are…Cole Buschmann, Makenna Budde, Jillian Krack, Jordyn Robke, Kaylee Wellen, Shelby Peters, Lauren Wuebbles and Lucia Knapp.

Our Shadow a Cougar Program will be available throughout the month of February on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s. Scheduling for this experience begins next week January 16.

The board adjourned the meeting on a motion by Kori, second by Amy at 7:51PM. Roll call vote: Aye –Laura Jansen, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Amy Kruse, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

Mary Lou Voss                    Amy Kruse                  

Board President                                    Board Secretary