December

Central Community High School District #71
7740 Old U.S. 50, Breese, IL  62230

BOARD OF EDUCATION 
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, December 20th, 2021 7:00 PM

AGENDA

 1.0  Call to Order
 2.0  Roll Call
 3.0  Approval of Agenda
 4.0  Approval of Minutes
 5.0

 Routine Business

5.1 Financial Reports

5.2 Payment of Bills

5.3 Recognition of Visitors /Public Comment

5.4 Communications / Correspondence

5.5 Information


 6.0

 Old Business

6.1 Approve 2022 Tax Levy

6.2 Update on Science Lab Remodel and West Wing Flooring Project

 7.0

 New Business

7.1 Approve E-Learning Plan Resolution

 7.2 Approve 2022 Risk Management Plan

 7.3 Approve Option to Lease Agreement for Install of Solar Panels

 7.4 Approve Retirement Request for Certified Personnel

 7.5 Approve Property/Casualty and Workers Compensation Insurance
     Renewal for 2022- 23

 8.0

 Principal's Report

8.1 Approve Early Graduation Requests

 9.0  Executive Session
 10.0  Adjournment

 

 

The E-Learning Plan hearing was held on December 20, 2021 at 6:30PM in the Media Center.

Members present were Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth and Kori Voss.  Visitors included Ami Shanafelt..

The board adjourned the hearing on a motion by Tim, second by Amy at 6:33PM.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

The Truth in Taxation hearing was held on December 20, 2021 at 6:45PM in the Media Center.

Members present were Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth and Kori Voss.  Visitors included Ami Shanafelt..

The board adjourned the hearing on a motion by Jeff, second by Tanya at 6:59PM.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on December 20, 2021 at 7:00PM in the Media Center.

Members present were Mike Nettemeier, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth and Kori Voss.  Visitors included Ami Shanafelt, Fletcher and Nelson Vogt and Lily Wright..

The agenda was approved on a motion by Jeff, second by Mary Lou.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved on a motion by Mary Lou, second by Tim. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

The financial report and payment of bills were reviewed and accepted on a motion by Mary Lou, second by Kori.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

Dr. Ketchum recognized Fletcher Vogt.  Fletcher scored in the top 2.5% of all test takers (PSAT/NMSQT) who identify as a student from a rural area or small town.  Fletcher also scored a 36 on the Reading portion of the ACT.  Over the past four years, Fletcher has been recognized as a member of the National Honor Society, Illinois State Scholars, Band, Spanish, Musical Tech Crew, and Scholar Bowl.  After high school, Fletcher plans to attend either the University of Illinois or the University of Michigan to major in mechanical engineering and minor in music performance.

Central Community High School has TWENTY TWO students who were recently named as Illinois State Scholars from the Class of 2022.  This is a great honor and symbolic of the student achievement demonstrated by students at C.C.H.S.  It is also a new school record. We sent letters of congratulations to the students and their parents on your behalf.

Central High School was one of the schools selected by the State of Illinois to receive a School Maintenance Project Grant worth up to $50,000.  We wrote this grant with the purpose of using the funds to help cover the cost of our West Wing Flooring abatement project and we were notified last week that our school was approved.  

A motion to approve the 2022 Tax Levy as presented was made by Tim, second by Mary Lou.   Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

Dr. Foutch updated the BOE on the Science Lab and West Wing flooring project. 

As we discussed last month, our plan is to use E-Learning Days (in very limited circumstances) in lieu of Emergency (Snow) days.  The only time we will do “remote” learning is if the situation dictates that an E-Learning environment would be more beneficial than an in-person day at the end of the school year.  A motion to approve the E-Learning Plan Resolution as presented was made by Tim, second by Kori.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

A motion to approve the 2022 Risk Management Plan was made by Jeff, second by Tanya. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

Dr. Foutch has been working with a Solar Company to explore the possibility of using solar panels to reduce our energy costs at Central.  The company is Future Green.  The Illinois Association of School Business Officials and the Illinois Association of School Administrators have approved Future Green to work with schools on these types of projects.  They designed a solar array that would provide roughly 85% of our power on an annual basis.  The solar panels would involve $0 of upfront cost and they are estimated to save our district $25,350 per year.  These types of projects are now possible due to recent legislation that was passed by the Illinois legislature.  School districts are now eligible to receive “energy credits” and it is my understanding that these credits make this type of project much more feasible for both contractors and school districts. The BOE will discuss this again next month.

A motion to approve the retirement of Greg Kruse at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year was made by Tanya, second by Kori.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None 

A motion to renew a 1 year contract with PSIC for our Workers Comp and Property/Casualty was made by Mary Lou, second by Tanya.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

A motion to approve a maternity leave for Kristen Hogg was made by Amy, second by Tanya.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Dr. Ketchum presented the candidates for early graduation.  A motion to approve the early graduation requests as presented was made by Mary Lou, second by Amy.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None  

Dr. Ketchum discussed Academic Planning for 2022-2023.  He discussed the courses that will no longer be offered and the courses that are being added.

Many student athletes have recently signed to play at the post-secondary level after high school.  Dr. Ketchum congratulated them.

Central FFA recently competed in the AG Communications Contest and was awarded many accomplishments.  Dr. Ketchum congratulated FFA as well.

Congratulations to Seniors Maggie Schrage and Cailee (C.J.) Langenhorst for being selected and representing Central at Senator Jason Plummer’s Fall Youth Advisory Council at Kaskaskia College in Vandalia on December 6th!  Maggie and C.J. will also be traveling to Springfield in the Spring to continue their student voices at the Capitol.

The board entered into closed session on a motion by Kori, second by Tanya to discuss personnel. Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None  Motion carried at 8:01PM.

The board entered back into open session on a motion by Mary Lou, second by Kori.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None  Motion  carried at 8:10PM.

The board adjourned the meeting on a motion by Jeff, second by Amy at 8:11PM.  Roll call vote: Aye –Mike Nettemeier, Kori Voss, Mary Lou Voss, Amy Kruse, Tanya Kampwerth, Tim Richter, Jeff Kampwerth.  Nay – None

Mike Nettemeier               Tim Richter          

Board President                                    Board Secretary

 

 

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