Central Community Unit School District 3 Board met Aug. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education met at 6:30 p.m. on August 15, 2019, for their regular meeting at Central High School located in Camp Point.
Following the prayer and pledge, President Marlow called the meeting to order and introduced guest Chuck Bevelheimer and Nicole Gibson, representatives for the 2020 Census. Representatives Bevelheimer and Gibson informed the board that the 2020 census will be done online. They emphasized the importance of completing the census because this affects federal funding in our cities, schools, etc. They asked the school to help make parents and staff aware of the importance of completing the census. Other guest present were Curt Fessler. Emily Obert arrived 6:38.
President Marlow asked if there were any questions and/or comments from the public. Hearing none, the meeting continued.
A motion was made and approved to appoint Curt Fessler to the vacant board member seat through April, 2021. President Marlow read the oath for new board member Fessler. Fessler agreed to the oath and took his seat with the board.
The current agenda was approved as amended.
Action by Consent Agenda
The following was approved as presented:
• July 18, 2019 Board Minutes
• Approval of August Bills
• Treasurer’s Report
Committee Action Items
Building
• CMS – playground (almost completed)
• JH/HS Parking Lot was expanded over the summer.
• Plumbing issues in the JH/HS Bathroom have been taken care of and will be ready for use by the time school starts.
• Repairs are still being done at the JH/HS from the storm damage over the summer.
Policy
• The board approved the Second Reading and Adoption of board policies 2:110; 2:140; 2:230; 2:240; 3:10; 3:60; 4:20; 4:90; 5:35; 5:40; 5:130; 5:180; 5;310; 6:40; 6:110; 6:340; 7:170.
Finance Committee
• The Committee met on Monday, August 12.
• Member Hughes explained the tentative budget to the board. The Board approved the tentative 2019-2020 budget and placed it on display.
Curriculum
• The first meeting will be September 11 at 3:15 in board office. Old Business
• The Back to School Fair held by the Community for Christ Assistance Center during registration was a huge success. There were 385 students who attended the fair. The center helped provide school supplies, back packs, tennis shoes, winter jackets, haircuts, dental & physical exams, immunizations and eye screenings for students. Thank you to all those who helped make this possible.
New Business
• There was a FOIA request from SmartProcure.
• The district audit will be August 14th and 15th.
• The board approved bills that have been approved by the superintendent to be paid before they are approved by the School Board.
• A request from Press Yours on U to sell Panther spirit wear at home football games and use the t-shirt launcher during half-time was approved.
• There was discussion on a request from Brown County regarding co-op for wrestling.
Superintendent Report
• The Panther Pride Foundation will meet on August 30th.
• The annual Board retreat date is September 5th at Town & Country Inn & Suite from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• The new teacher orientation was August 13th. We have 15 new teachers this year.
• The annual bus driver dinner/training was held on August 6th.
• The back to school Breakfast will be Monday, August 19th.
Administrator Reports
• The building Principals reported on what has been going on in each of their buildings.
Executive Session
• Held at 8:28 p.m. and returned to open session at 8:37 p.m.
Personnel Addendum (approved as presented)
Resignation of Staff
Employee | Position | Effective Date |
Brandon Edgar | JH Assistant Football Coach | 2019-2020 School Year |
Employment of Staff:
Employee | Position | Start Date |
Katelyn Rhea | CMS Special Education Teacher | Approx. Oct 21, 2019 |
Ebby Erickson | K-6 Music | 2019-2020 School Year |
Jonathan Brokaw | CHS Custodian | August 5, 2019 |
Michaela Factor | Special Ed Para Professional | 2019-2020 School Year |
Caleb Cook | Girls Golf Coach (Co-Head) | 2019-2020 School Year |
Erin Flesner | Special Ed Para Professional | 2019-2020 School Year |
John Hibbert | JH Assistant Football Coach | 2019-2020 School Year |
Employee | Position | Reason for Leave | Timeframe |
Jennifer Hastings | CHS Special Ed Teacher | Maternity | Approx. Dec 2, 2019 thru Feb 28, 2020 |
Available Employee Positions:
Assistant JH Boys Basketball Coach |
Assistant JH Wrestling Coach |
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