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  17th, 2023,   7:00 PM

AGENDA

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on January 17, 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.  Jeff Kampwerth was absent. Visitors included Crissy Toennies..

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

The executive session minutes of the previous 6 months were approved to keep closed on a motion by Kori, second by Mary Lou. 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 Tim, 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 Mary Lou, second by Amy.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

Dr. Foutch reminded the BOE members to submit their Statement of Economic Interest form online. 

The annual 8th Grade Information Night was held on Tuesday, January 10^th. We had over twenty-five groups, clubs, organizations, and athletic teams represented at the event, and we also conducted tours of the building to conclude the evening.  Although this 8^th grade class is smaller than average, we had a very large number of families at the event.  We were excited by the turnout, and we would like to thank Mr. Gebke, Mrs. Toennies, Mrs. Kujawa,  Mrs. Weh, Mr. Short, and Mrs. Benhoff for being our tour guides.

Dr. Foutch discussed more options for use of the 1 cent sales tax if passed in April. 

On a bi-annual basis it is necessary for our district to review and approve the Attendance and Truancy Policy that is to be included in our board policy manual.  Dr. Foutch briefly reviewed the policy.  The policy was created by the Illinois School Board Association and is written in compliance with recent legislation. 

A motion to approve maternity leave for Merideth Timmeman in March was made by Kori, 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 approve the resignation of Taylor Douglas as Football Cheer coach  was made by Mary Lou, second by Amy.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Our varsity girls competed in the Mascoutah Invitational finishing with a record of 2-2 and in 6th place. Our varsity boys competed in the Mater Dei Tournament finishing with a record of 3-2 and in 4th place.

On January 3 there was a  Teacher InService (no student attendance). This provided a day for everyone to ease back into a routine and get mentally prepared for the second semester. The day began with breakfast, then Dr. Foutch and Mr. Freeze conducted a brief faculty meeting highlighting information on the one cent sales tax, what it means to be a part of a trusting team and how it equals successful teams. Dr. Foutch also addressed the terrible incident over the break involving one of our families and expressed the need for love and trust within our school family. The rest of the day was dedicated to individual team and department meetings.

Mr. Freeze recognized Zach Huelskamp, student teaching with Ryan Meyer.

The annual PAWS Shootout, sponsored by Jansen Chevrolet was held on Saturday, January 7th. The day consisted of 16 total games between JV and Varsity using both gyms. The talent level was high, and the individual talent was even higher, with four girls breaking the scoring record before lunch. The Mizzou head coach was in attendance watching several girls. Thank you to PAWS, Neil Hamon, and all of the volunteers for making this day a success!

ACT/SAT prep sessions for juniors are off and running.  The month of January is for science, February is for math and March is for english/reading.  Currently we have approximately 30 students signed up for the science sessions. All sessions are during advisory, but the teachers are available until 3:15.

The Aviston American Legion and its SAL members are hosting their Annual Black Tie Event on Saturday, January 14 at the Hidden Lake Winery. If you are not familiar with this event, students are competing for scholarships in a talent show format. Central is well represented in the field this year, with six of the eight contestants either currently attending Central or graduated from Central.

Samantha Elling - graduate (singing)

Trent Holtgrave - graduate (singing)

Lucia Knapp - graduate (singing)

Shelby Peters - current student (singing)

Sydney Klemish - current student (piano)

Lauren Wolter - current student (piano)

Mr. Freeze briefly spoke on the STEP program ran by Mrs. Benhoff. 

A motion to enter into closed session to discuss personnel was made by Mary Lou, seconded by Kori.  Motion was passed at 7:50PM. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

A motion to enter back into open session was made by Mary Lou, seconded by Amy.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None.  Motion passed at 7:56PM.

A motion to employ Kelly Schumacher as history teacher for FY24 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 an overnight trip for FFA to SIUC was made by Amy, seconded by Kori.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Kori Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

The board adjourned the meeting on a motion by Mary Lou, second by Tanya at 8:00PM. 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