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 15th, 2024  7:00 PM

AGENDA

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on July 15, 2024 at 7:00PM in the Board Room.

Members present were Mary Lou Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen, Tim Richter and Jeff Kampwerth.  Amy Kruse was absent.  Visitors included Ami Shanafelt.

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

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

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

The financial report and payment of bills were reviewed and accepted on a motion by Jeff, second by Tanya. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Laura Jansen, Kori Voss, 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. 

The calendar for the start of the 2024-25 school year is as follows:

July 31st …..…………               Registration  (8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.)

August 1st ……………….         Registration  (11:00A.M. – 7:00 P.M.)

Monday, August 12  …...…….              Teacher Institute

                                  ..…..……  Freshmen Orientation   (6:00 P.M.)

Wednesday, August 14 ……  First Day of School   (8:00-2:50 P.M.)

The construction projects are moving along as scheduled, and we are THRILLED with how the art room remodel is coming along.  Dr. Foutch showed Mrs. Wessel the room on Monday, and she was absolutely blown away.  She could not believe how amazing everything looked, and how functional and aesthetic the custom cabinetry turned out. 

Dr. Foutch briefed the BOE on the new Camera System.  The project is complete and works extremely well.

A motion to approve pay application #7 to Millenium Construction for the Fieldhouse for $248,863.12 was made by Tim,second by Kori. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Laura Jansen, Kori Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

The Health Insurance Committee met on Wed., June 12th to review the renewal package from our current provider.  During the meeting, we received some fairly good news from our insurance broker, Imming Insurance.  Imming told us that the increase this year from United Healthcare would only be 5%.  (With the massive increases we have seen in multiple surrounding districts, this came as welcome news.)  With that, we will again be offering multiple plan options to employees again this year.   This program will allow each employee to select from 4 different plans (with options that include higher premiums and lower deductible/out of pocket expenses, or lower premiums and higher deductible/out of pocket expenses).  These options worked well last year and enabled our teachers and staff to pick a plan that best fits their individual health insurance needs. A motion to approve the group health insurance renewal with United Healthcare as presented was made by Kori, second by Laura. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Laura Jansen, Kori Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

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 funds.  I have completed this plan and will have it for your review on Monday evening. It is our intention to spend Title I, II, and IV funds on the same items as in years past (Reading Instruction, Tutoring Services, Classroom Materials and Supplies, Professional Development, etc.)  A motion to approve Consolidated District Plan as presented was made by Laura, second by Tanya.  Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Laura Jansen, Kori Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to approve the athletic officials pay and gate admission  as presented was made by Kori, second by Tim.  Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Laura Jansen, Kori Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to employ Brian McDonald as a volunteer boat captain pending all necessary requirements are met was made by Kori, second by Tim.  Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Laura Jansen, Kori Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

A welcome back letter will be going out to the entire Central community on Monday, July 15, 2024. The purpose of this letter is to assure parents that we are passionate/dedicated about providing the best possible education for their students, as well as, to provide important information about the beginning of school activities.

Enrollment projections for 2024 -2025 (as of 7/1/24)

- Freshman: 145 F=73, M=72

- Sophomores: 155 F=76, M=79

- Juniors: 167 F=79, M=88

- Seniors: 153 F=63, M=90

- Total 620

Mr. Freeze reviewed the SAT scores from April 2024 and the 5Essentials Survey with the BOE. 

Ten students signed up for our online credit recovery program. We provided an English and Math class 100% online with weekly checkin’s by Amber Kuhn. The program ends on Monday, July 22. Currently all ten of our students are on pace and should complete the program and earn their credit

Registration Dates and Times

- Wednesday, July 31st (8:00-3:00pm)

- Thursday, August 1st (11:00-7:00pm)

*In Person registration is only available to incoming freshman and new families to the district* All 10th-12th grade students will register online in the Qmlativ Family Access Portal beginning on Monday, July 29.

Unforgettable Photography will be at school on Thursday, August 15th for a traditional picture day. All students will be photographed on that day during PE classes in the East Gym.

This year we will be assigning our new teachers with a veteran teacher outside of their department that will serve as their mentor. Our teachers within the departments do a phenomenal job with our new staff, but we feel our new teachers can benefit greatly from the support and guidance of other staff members as well. The following are our new teachers and their mentors for next year…

Jon Dierkes - Ryan Meyer

Sara Loepker - Rachel Faust

Jeff Jacobs - Kara Short

The board adjourned the meeting on a motion by Jeff, second by Tim at 7:33PM. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Laura Jansen, Kori Voss, Tanya Kampwerth, Jeff Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

Mary Lou Voss                    Amy Kruse                  

Board President                                    Board Secretary