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, June 15 th, 2026 7:00 PM

AGENDA

A hearing for the FY26 Budget Amendment was held on May 18, 2026 at 6:45PM in the Board Room

Members present were Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter(6:48), Kori Voss, Laura Jansen and Brandon Hogg (6:50), Tanya Kampwerth and Julie Koerkenmeier. Visitors included Matt Wilson.

Dr. Foutch reviewed the Amended Budget and a few items that were amended based on the fiscal year activity.

The board adjourned the hearing at 6:59PM on a motion by Laura, second by Kori. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen, Tanya Kampwerth, Brandon Hogg, Julie Koerkenmeier. Nay – None

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on June 15, 2026 at 7:00PM in the Board Room

Members present were Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen and Brandon Hogg, Tanya Kampwerth and Julie Koerkenmeier. Visitors included Matt Wilson, and Unified Sports team.

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

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

Dr. Foutch spoke with Bernardi Securities and they stated we should have the final interest rates on the potential debt certificate by the end of next week. We also ensured that all of our local approved banks were made aware of the debt certificate and given the opportunity to place a bid. With that said, after looking at the current 1, 3, and 5 year treasury rates, we may not be able to secure a rate that will be beneficial to us in the long term. If we can’t secure a rate between 3.5 and 3.75%, then it would just make more sense to pay for the project with cash reserves.

A motion to approve the FY26 Amended Budget as presented was made by Laura, second by Tanya. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen, Tanya Kampwerth, Brandon Hogg, Julie Koerkenmeier. Nay – None

A motion to employ Tyson Zobrist as the Head Girls Soccer Coach pending all necessary requirements are met was made by Kori, second by Tim. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen, Tanya Kampwerth, Brandon Hogg, Julie Koerkenmeier. Nay – None

A motion to approve a maternity leave for Lauren Hilmes at the beginning of next year was made by Brandon, second by Julie. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen, Tanya Kampwerth, Brandon Hogg, Julie Koerkenmeier. Nay – None

As part of our continued commitment to improvement and supporting the whole student, we are recommending a pilot program for the 2026-2027 school year in which Beth Ricacaridi will provide mental performance and mental wellness services to our student-athletes. Beth recently received an additional certification in sports psychology and she is extremely excited about this potential opportunity.

A motion to adopt the 2026-27 Board of Education Meeting Calendar was made by Tim, second by Kori. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen, Tanya Kampwerth, Brandon Hogg, Julie Koerkenmeier. Nay – None

A motion to increase the daily sub rate of pay to $100 per day was made by Brandon, second by Julie. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen, Tanya Kampwerth, Brandon Hogg, Julie Koerkenmeier. Nay – None

A motion to increase the student lunch price to $3.75 and the breakfast price to $2.50 was made by Kori, second by Tanya. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen, Tanya Kampwerth, Brandon Hogg, Julie Koerkenmeier. Nay – None

A motion to approve the 2026-27 Fee Schedule as presented was made by Laura, second by Julie. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen, Tanya Kampwerth, Brandon Hogg, Julie Koerkenmeier. Nay – None

A motion to approve the per diem reimbursement rates for staff as presented was made by Brandon, second by Kori. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen, Tanya Kampwerth, Brandon Hogg, Julie Koerkenmeier. Nay – None

A motion to employ Shane Becker and Braden Revermann as volunteer assistant football coaches was made by Tim, second by Brandon. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen, Tanya Kampwerth, Brandon Hogg, Julie Koerkenmeier. Nay – None


PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Final numbers for the Class of 2026 158 Graduated - 126 students will be off to college in the fall, 26 students went straight to work, and 6 students joined the military. All students were college and/or career ready and knew their future plan prior to walking across the graduation stage.

In May students and schools were given scores, but they were quickly removed as ACT experienced some scoring issues. We have since received the updated scores, and are in the process of studying those individual and group results. Looking just at the total average composite score, our students continue to achieve above the state average.

Freshmen students Class of 2029 that ended the school year with a perfect 4.0 GPA Rachel Book - Bartelso Jack Buschmann - Aviston Kaitlyn Gebke - Bartelso Nickolas Gilomen - Damiansville Michelle Glaub - Aviston Bryna Harrison - Breese Myah Hilmes - Aviston Cole Huegen - Albers Brileigh Koerkenmeier - Aviston Dalanee Materkowski - Breese Loree Mendoza - Aviston Allyson Sellers - Breese Ava Sidwell - St. Rose Callen Strubhart - Aviston Aubrey Timmermann - Bartelso Logan Wilken - Germantown Reed Wuebbels - Damiansville

A motion to approve the SIP plan as presented was made by Tim, second by Brandon. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen, Tanya Kampwerth, Brandon Hogg, Julie Koerkenmeier. Nay – None


The board adjourned the meeting at 7:30PM on a motion by Tim, second by Julie. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tim Richter, Kori Voss, Laura Jansen, Tanya Kampwerth, Brandon Hogg, Julie Koerkenmeier. Nay – None


Mary Lou Voss           Kori Voss             

Board President                                     Board Secretary