Central A&M Community Unit District 21
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Central A&M Community Unit District #21 in the counties of Shelby, Christian and Macon counties, Illinois was duly called and held on the 13th day of November, 2017 at the Central A&M High School, within the boundaries of the district.
Board President Josh Burgener called the meeting to order at 5:45 pm, and Secretary Tim Dowd called the roll. Members answering present were Tim Dowd, Brian Hanley, Craig Plain, Josh Burgener, Scott Hilton, Brock Boltz, and Chris Just.
Also Present were: Dr. DeAnn Heck, Charles Brown, Courtney Hiler, David Fitzgerald and Rick Hauffe.
Guests present was Paul Martynowski.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scott Hilton
PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS
A.Students of Excellence – Mr. Brown introduced three of our students who will be entering the Armed Forces after graduation. Tyler Steffen (Marines), Hayley Hunter (ROTC) and Austin Lay (Navy). Three other students will also be serving our country but were not present this evening. They are Colton Hubner, Laura Beckett and Jacob Baczkowski.
B.Citizens’ Agenda – No comments or questions
C.Teacher Talk – None
D.Requests for the Use of Facilities to be Added to the Agenda – None
E.Items to be Added to the Current Agenda – None
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT – Paul Martynowski
REPORTS FROM DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS
ELEMENTARY NEWS
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH:
BondGregory
Dalton Snearly, Emma Skorzak, Jessie Neilson, Sebastian Price
Madison Puckett,LylahMinott, Mabry MtezgerKadyn Higgins, Ayden Snyder,
Davis Tomei, Riley Davis, Ryder GoodbrakeWeston Callan, Sydney Sullivan,
Nathan Lehew, Makenzie White,
Sean Myers
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: Parent/teacher conferences were held during the week of October 30th. Bond and Gregory had 95% of the parents come for conferences.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT: Family fun night was at Bond on November 9th. The movie and book fair were very well attended.
TOBY TIRE: Toby Tire will be at Bond on November 20th. Toby Tire is a state funded assembly by the Secretary of State office. Toby is a tire who talks to the kids about safety around cars, buses and safe bike riding.
SECRET SANTA: Camp will be having Secret Santa shopping for the kids at Bond on November 4 and 6 and at Gregory on November 5 and 7.
BOND CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Bond Christmas program will be December 5th at 6:30 in the Middle School gym.
ROE INSPECTION: ROE was at the schools on November 2nd. Both Bond and Gregory had excellent inspections.
Central A&M Middle School
Red Ribbon Week: The kids had a great time with theme days celebrating Red Ribbon Week and learning different ways to stay Drug Free! Thank you to Mrs. Tillman for coordination fun events for each day!
Bulls Experience: As a reward for fundraiser sales, on November 4th, about 50 students, parents, and chaperones attended the Bulls experience. Students were able to shoot around on the court, take pictures with the cheerleaders and championship trophies, and watch the exciting game. It was a long day, but well worth it. I would like to sincerely thank Mr. Dave O’Brien, our bus driver, for his patience and skill on the drive. It was foggy and dark, and he did a wonderful job taking care of our students.
FLEX Enrichment: Abby Corzine recently came to the middle school to talk to the students about banking and being an EMT. She provided wonderful information on what it means to have a “hometown-family” run bank in our community. Abby is also a volunteer EMT for the Assumption Ambulance and talked to the students about what it takes to become an EMT and what a week on call might look like. She did a great job and numerous kids were interested in becoming volunteers when they are of age.
Members of the CAM FFA came during Flex to discuss what the FFA program can offer them in high school. The members made a point to talk to the students about the activities that they are in other than FFA to show the students that they can be in FFA and continue to be in sports or other clubs or organizations. The FFA also made it clear to the students that FFA is not all about agriculture. It has more of a focus on leadership and team building. In fact, the members had the students complete a team building activity during their time together.
Jackie Davis Robley, CAM class of 96, came to the Middle School to talk with students about massage therapy and owning your own business. She discussed the schooling required to become a massage therapist, and shared local schools that provide this certification. Jackie also touched on how customer service is so important when running your own business. She reminded the students about how important it is to choose classes in high school that will help them on their career path. Thank you to Jackie for working with our Raiders!
Musical: The Central A&M Middle School will be presenting the musical Beauty & The Beast, Jr. on November 11th and 12th! Come out to see this amazing performance by our students! We have 44 Middle School students and 41 Elementary students participating. Times are Saturday, November 11th at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 12th at 2:00 p.m.
One Book, One School: CAMP chipped in and paid for ALL of the books purchased for our One Book, One School program.
MsStoune's Language Arts classes have finished up the novel "Wonder". Today, they participated in a class activity where they practiced kindness to one another while creating a cool display for our hallways. Each student wrote something kind, or paid a compliment, to each of their classmates on these posters.
Mrs. Oldham's Reading classes were given the opportunity to design a tshirt based on Wonder. The kids have come up with some great ideas, some depict their favorite scenes, and some show a visual of the theme. It would be difficult to choose a favorite!
First Lego League: Eight students applied to participate in the First Lego League team. Competition is December 16th, at Hope School in Decatur. Participants are Samantha Hazelwonder, Sam Moore, Keegan Sanders, Mikayla Rees, Philip Lehman, Max Johnson, Brynn Hunter, and Elizabeth Rutan.
Pack the Place: What a great turn out for Pack the Place last night! Our Middle School choir did a fantastic job performing the national anthem! Well done, Mr.Jacob Elamand students!
Veteran’s Day Assemblies: On Friday, November 10th, the students at Central A&M Middle School will be participating in many activities to honor our veterans and service members. Area veterans are invited to a luncheon following the morning ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 9:40 with a presentation from a local organization, Soldiers for Dogs. The VFW ceremony will begin at 10:00, and we encourage anyone in the community who would like to attend to be at the Middle School a few minutes prior. The Veteran's lunch will begin at 11:00. After lunch, our students will pack care packages for Soldiers overseas, as well as write "Mail Call" letters for veterans attending the Honor Flight program. Thank you for supporting this program that means so much to our students!
Central A & M High School
Central A&M High School celebrated our area Veterans with a Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10. After a dignified ceremony, which included the Central A&M High School Band and Chorus, Student Council President Riley Black, and members of the FFA with the Giant Flag, the FCS class served our veterans and their families a nice lunch. It is the least we can do for our veterans, who have sacrificed so much for us.
Here are a few other notes from the High School:
Cross Country season ended at the IHSA Sectional in Carlinville, with the Lady Raiders advancing as a team, and Brandon Black advancing as an individual. Both accomplishments had been several years since that level was reached. Coaches Jackie Dooley and Kim Schmitz held their banquet on Sunday, November 5. Most Valuable Girls: Aubrey Adrian; Most Valuable Boys: Brandon Black; Most Improved: Ella Forlines; Best Newcomer Award: Brandon Escobedo; Leadership Award: Brandon Black; Unsung Heroes Awards: Laura Beckett and Lucas McElroy. Thanks to the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Assumption for hosting the banquet. Congratulations to the athletes and the coaches on a fine season.
Volleyball season ended in the IHSA Regional semifinal with a loss to Pana. The Lady Raiders had three players make the All-Central Illinois Conference team: Taryn Sams (unanimous 1st team); Allie Dunn (2ndteam); and Channing Reed (Honorable Mention. Team Banquet is November 12.
The Football Raiders advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 2012. Unfortunately, they fell in the first round at Argenta-Oreana. Team Banquet is December 1.
Basketball practice begins. The girls welcomed 20 players and open at home November 13 vs. Neoga. The boys have 31 players and open at the Mt. Pulaski Tournament on November 20.
The Scholastic Bowl team hosted its first home match of the season with a split vs. Clinton (L) and Shelbyville (W). The Raiders are 2-2 overall.
Congratulations to the Agronomy team for placing 4th at the Section 16 Agronomy CDE held at Parkland College. Team members were Alaina Burgener, Erin Forlines,Morgan Jamison, Jodie Smith, Ella Forlines, Hunter Mott and Jacob Nash. Hunter Mott was the 4th place individual overall and Morgan Jamison was the 10th place individual overall! Congratulations!
The plants are all in the ground for Phase II of the Central A&M High School landscaping project. Big thanks to Mrs. Burgener and her Horticulture class, and, of course, the professional guidance of John Heck. It looks very, very nice.
Senior Brooke Friesner completed an assignment for her Graphic Arts Class at Heartland Technical Academy thinking she may be able to win $5 worth of free food! Instead, her work was selected best overall, earning her a $100 Amazon certificate. Here is the notification: Brooke Friesner submitted the winning design in Richland Community College Foundation's "Create a Thanksgiving Card" contest! Brooke is an HTA student from Central A&M and is enrolled in RCC's Graphic Arts program. Brooke will also sign to play softball at Robert Morris on November 14.
Our cheerleaders did a great job this whole season, especially this week! They decorated around the school, decorated around the towns, boosted school spirit, planned the pep rally, and kept it all going with extra effort.
Central A&M High School students helped quite a bit with Red Ribbon Week, visiting both Gregory and Bond schools. Also, Gregory students wrapped up the week on Friday with an autograph session with the high school Fall athletes. I think the high school students enjoyed it even more than the Gregory students!
Kemmerer Village School
DCFS: 14 School: 16
Volleyball season is underway at Kemmerer Village. The kids involved seem to be enjoying it.
Basketball skill recreation sessions have started. Basketball season is just around the corner.
Second quarter attendance incentive is underway. Students who meet an 80% classroom attendance for the quarter will attend the incentive outing in December.
We are beginning to prepare for schedule changes in the second semester.
Students are making plans for home visits over the Thanksgiving break.
We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday
FINANCIAL REPORT – Rick Hauffe
EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED MEETING)
A motion was made by Scott Hilton and seconded by Chris Just to enter into Executive Session
for Discussion of matters Relating to Employment, Compensation or Other Matters Appropriate
Closed Session as Mandated per 5 ILCS120/2-Motion. . The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd; aye, Hanley; aye, Burgener; aye, Hilton; aye, Boltz; aye, Plain; aye, Just; aye. Motion passed 7-0 and Board entered Executive Session at 8:09 pm.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
A motion was made by Brian Hanley and seconded by Scott Hilton to return to Open Session. . The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd; aye, Hanley; aye, Burgener; aye, Hilton; aye, Boltz; aye, Plain; aye, Just; aye. Motion passed 7-0. Board returned to Open Session at 8:45 pm.
ADOPT AGENDA-MOTION
A motion was made by Brock Boltz and seconded by Chris Just to adopt the agenda as presented. . The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd; aye, Hanley; aye, Burgener; aye, Hilton; aye, Boltz; aye, Plain; aye, Just; aye. Motion passed 7-0
CONSENT AGENDA-MOTION
A. Approval of the Minutes of Budget Hearing- October 26, 2017
B.Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting- October 26, 2017
C.Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session of October 26, 2017
D.Approval of the Payment of Current Bills
A motion was made by Brock Boltz and seconded by Brian Hanley to approve the consent agenda as presented. . The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd; aye, Hanley; aye, Burgener; aye, Hilton; aye, Boltz; aye, Plain; aye, Just; aye. Motion passed 7-0
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
A.Employment Needs of the District – None
B.Approval of the 2017 Tax Levy
A motion was made by Chris Just and seconded by Craig Plain to Approve the 2017 Tax Levy as presented. The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd; aye, Hanley; aye, Burgener; aye, Hilton; aye, Boltz; aye, Plain; aye, Just; aye. Motion passed 7-0
C.Committee Items for Discussion
Student and District Activities
a. PARCC and SAT Scores
Building and Grounds – None
Transportation
a. Special Education Bus Delivered
D.Consideration of Requests for the Use of Facilities
1. Central A&M Alumni Men, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 23-25, 2017 6-9 PM, 8 AM – 9 PM, 11 AM-4 PM, MS Gymnasium for Alumni Basketball Tournament.
2. Central A&M Alumni 11/1/17 – 2/25/18, Sunday 2-4 PM and Wednesday 7-9 PM, Approximately 20, HS Gym.
3. Mt. Pleasant Church of God, New Year’s Eve Party for Community, approximately 100 people at CAMMS, December 31, 2017, 5:00 PM – January 1, 2018, 1:00 PM.
A Motion was made by Brian Hanley and seconded by Chris Just to Approve the Requests for the Use of Facilities as presented. . The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd; aye, Hanley; aye, Burgener; aye, Hilton; aye, Boltz; aye, Plain; aye, Just; aye. Motion passed 7-0
E. Additions to the Agenda – None
F.Correspondence – Several thank you cards from the 5th Graders Camping Trip
G.Announcement/Reminder of Workshops/Meetings/Etc.
1.Triple I Convention – Chicago, November 16-19, 2017
2.Informational Meetings- December 3rd – 2:00 -3:00 PM and December
4th – 7:00 – 8:00 PM – MS Library
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Scott Hilton and seconded by Brock Boltz to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 pm. . The roll was called and members answered as follows: Dowd; aye, Hanley; aye, Burgener; aye, Hilton; aye, Boltz; aye, Plain; aye, Just; aye. Motion passed 7-0
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Josh Burgener, Board President
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Tim Dowd, Board Secretary