Central Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Sept. 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Board Members Present
Kindel Kestner
McKenzi Wilkey
Andrew Dearwester
Jason Ippensen
Holly Veach
Board Members Absent
Jason Cooley
Andrea Foss
Superintendent
Erica Smith
Administrators Present
None were present
Board Office Secretary
Stacey Hibbert
The Board of Education met at 6:30 p.m. on September 28, 2023 for their regular meeting in the district board office.
Following the prayer and pledge, President Kestner called the regular meeting to order. Guest present: Kayla Mock. President Kestner asked if there were any question and/or comments.
Kayla Mock shared PTO information.
• Donations were made to each school’s activity account. • Teachers can now submit receipts for reimbursements on purchases made with personal funds.
• Trash Bag Fundraiser was a big success with approximately $3,000 in profit.
• A big fall event will be held on October 27th.
There were no further questions or comments from the public and the meeting continued.
2023 – 2024 Budget Hearing The following was reviewed:
• 2023 – 2024 budget
• Questions or comments from the public Action by Consent Agenda The following was reviewed:
• August 17, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
• September Bills
• Treasurer’s Report
Committee Action Items
Building
• Multi-Purpose Building:
o Work in the attic should begin this week.
o Pressure test needs to be conducted.
o State approval should be completed within the next three weeks.
o Keck has a balance report left to complete.
o Bleachers have been ordered
o Wrestling practice begins November 6th.
Policy
• None at this time.
Finance
• Adopted the 2023-2024 budget.
Curriculum
• Curriculum Director
o OG Pilot – Phonics program
o JH ELA Alignment meetings taking place
• CES
o Social Emotional Curriculum –Mind Yeti is being used with Second Step for diversity.
• CMS
o AI – Lesson Planning – Magic School. AI, Chap GPT, create lesson plans, create assessments. Possible SS curriculum/unit.
• CJHS
o Wordly Wise added to 5th – 8th grade ELA.
• CHS
o Academic/Focused Homeroom – If student is failing a class they go to the focused homeroom.
• Superintendent
o IAR Scores – Formed a committee last year focusing on incentives, intentional practice, raised scores in ELA and Math significantly in every grade except one. o SAT Scores – significant increase in both ELA and Math
Approvals/Action Items
• Activity accounts were created for the following:
o Jr. High Cheerleading
o Cross Country
o Class of 2031
• Approved an agreement for legal services with Golan Christie Taglia LLP regarding UFC 2023 Tax Assessment Appeal.
• Approved CUSD 3 Internal Control Process
Informational/Discussion Items
Student Acknowledgement
• Mason Miller was named September Senior of the Month.
Building Reports
Chevi Ingalls – Central Elementary
Student Enrollment- 206 students at CES (Pre-K-2nd) as of 09/25/23
1. CoJack
2. OG with letters
3. CES Cares
4. Bus Safety
5. HS Football welcomed CESstudents toschool.
6. Recess FUN!
Amanda Shoopman – Central Middle School
Enrollment (Updated 9/21/23)
• 1 student moved out of the district
• 3rd Grade- 55
• 4th Grade- 58
o Total- 113
Future Dates
• 10/4 - Be Like Grace Day
• 10/13 – Hat Day fundraiser for Mini-Relay
This month we . . .
• Announced 1st quarter leadership team
• Visited with CoJack
• Greeted the CHS Football Team players on the morning of the homecoming game. Tracy Rhea – Central Jr. High
5th – 8th grade enrollment Active Students
5th grade = 40 students
6th grade = 59 students
7th grade = 61 students Total = 221 Students
8th grade = 61 students
CoJack Visit
September 8th
Junior High Fall Dance Dates
5th/6th – Monday, October 23rd
7th/8th – Tuesday, October 24th
Social Committee Updates
Dress Up Day September 13th – “Country Day”
PBIS Team
Has met to discuss goal setting for students. Also discussed rewards for students.
Zak Huston – Central High School
School News:
• Homecoming was this past week. The theme this year was “Once upon a homecoming.”
• Jostens was here to meet with the Seniors for graduation orders.
• The volleyball team won the Gold Bracket at the Suns Classic. Claire Huston was named to the all- tournament team.
• The band marched at Smiles Day at Rushville on 9/15. They took 2nd in the large school division.
• Tip and Roll bleachers were purchased for the Multi-Purpose building with funds from Summerfest. Wrestling will plan on powder coating them in black to match the theme of the wrestling area.
Upcoming Events:
• October 2nd- Josten Sophomore Ring Day
• October 13th- End of the 1st Quarter
Communication and Information from Superintendent
• The Board approved getting bids from Klingner and Associates for a new HVAC system in the Lego Gym.
• The Board approved Mrs. Smith to get bids for flooring options for the Lego Gym. • The Board authorized Mrs. Smith to apply for the School Maintenance Grant for HVAC in the Lego Gym to help with the conversion of that space into a Jr. High lunch room. • Holly Veach has volunteered to be the IASB liaison.
• IASA Compliance plus was tabled. Mrs. Smith will be going to an administrator academy and will learn more information about this topic.
Executive Session
• Held at 7:58 p.m.
Personnel Addendum
September 28, 2023
Release of Staff
| Employee | Position | Effective Date |
| Barbara Beebe | HS Cook | 9-29-2023 |
Resignation of Staff
| Employee | Position | Effective Date |
| Teri Kestner | FCCLA Sponsor | 9-28-2023 |
Retirement of Staff
| Employee | Position | Effective Date |
| Amy Hildebrand | 7th Math Teacher/7th/8th PE Teacher | End of 2025 – 2026 School Year |
Employment of Staff:
| Karen Hull | Certified Substitute | 8-30-2023 |
| Rita Jameson | Certified Substitute | 8-30-2023 |
| Kobie McCallister | Certified Substitute | 8-30-2023 |
| Danell Nall | Certified Substitute | 8-30-2023 |
| Katy Myers | Certified Substitute | 8-30-2023 |
| Sharadyn Janssen | Certified Substitute | 8-30-2023 |
| Casey Mercurio | Drama Club Sponsor | 10-16-2023 |
Request for Leave:
| Employee | Position | Reason for Leave | Timeframe | Approval |
| Jessie Waters | Paraprofessional | Medical | 10-2-2023 to 11-10-2023 |
Available Employee Positions:
| Paraprofessional |
| 4th Grade Teacher |
| High School English Teacher |
| High School Science Teacher |
| 7th/8th Social Studies Teacher |
| JH / HS Band and Chorus Teacher |
| 5th – 8th PE Teacher |
| 4th – 12th PE Teacher |
| HS 2nd Assistant Baseball Coach |
| HS 2nd Assistant Softball Coach |
| HS 2nd Assistant Volleyball Coach |
| JH Scholastic Bowl Coach |
The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
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