Quincy Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education 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

Request for Leave:

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

The meeting adjourned at 8:38p.m.

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