Grundy Reporter

Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board met April 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

This was an electronic meeting for the public that was accessible at https://www.youtube.com/user/coalcityschools

Public Comment was asked to be submitted by 5:45 p.m. via https://bit.ly/CCPublicComment

Any Public comment submitted would be read into the record. There were no comments to add.

CALL TO ORDER

Board President Miller called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the board members answering roll call present: Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, and Ken Miller. Board members Robert Bianchetta, Quint Harmon, and Chuck Lander were not in attendance. Quint Harmon arrived at 6:12 p.m. Superintendent Kent Bugg, CSBO Jason Smith, and Board Secretary LaWanda Gagliardo were also in attendance.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

President Miller lead the Board of Education and others present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS

1. Introduction/acknowledgement of guests. – none. 

2. Thank you from – none.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

1. In regard to agenda items – none. 

2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

President Miller asked if there were any items that the Board would like to remove from the consent agenda. Hearing none, President Miller asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda.

Mr. Hamilton moved and Mary Gill seconded to approve the consent agenda including:

Roll Call: Ayes: Shawn Hamilton, Mary Gill, Jeff Emerson, Ken Miller Nays: Absent: Robert Bianchetta, Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander Motion Carried.

MINUTES  

March 4, 2020 - Regular Meeting 

March 18, 2020 – Special Board Meeting

CLOSED SESSION MINUTES 

March 4, 2020 - Regular Meeting

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Activity Fund Reports – February 2020

Treasurer’s Report – February 2020 

Monthly Manual Check Report – March 2020 

Payroll Report – March 2020 

Accounts Payable Report – April 2020

PERSONNEL

Employment - pending satisfactory completion of all state requirements

• Jessica Giordano – Ms. Giordano will be a 1:1 full-time Aide at the Elementary School – Ms. Giordano will replace Tammy Mueller.

• Charissa Dehler – Mr. Dehler will cover the maternity leave for Megan Post who is a 3rd Grade Teacher at the Elementary School. Ms. Post is scheduled to take her maternity leave from April 23, 2020 through May 28, 2020, and unpaid medical leave from August 17, 2020 through September 11, 2020.

Transfers

• Transfer of Tim Larson from Night Custodian at the Middle School to Night Custodian at the Elementary School effective July 1, 2020.

• Transfer of Cris Bormet from 3rd Grade Teacher to 4th Grade Teacher at the Intermediate School.

Extra-Curricular Resignation

• Diantha Strylowski is resigning from the Head Coach of Poms – Ms. Strylowski’s will resign after the winter season and a successful transition of the new coach.

ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS

A. EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER REPORT

Principal Davidson Reported:

Calendar of Events: 

March 21st - March 29th - Spring Break 

March 30th - NO SCHOOL 

March 31st - School Resumes

March 31st - SAP team meeting @ 3:00pm 

April 1st - A Team @ 12:40pm 

April 3rd - Popcorn Friday! 

April 7th - ECC Spring Pictures 

April 8th - Early Dismissal 

April 8th - Kindergarten Round-Up! 

April 10th - NO SCHOOL 

April 13th - NO SCHOOL 

April 14th - Kindergarten Team Meeting @ 11:15 

April 14th - 1st Grade Team Meeting @ 12:15 

April 14th - SAP team meeting @ 3:00pm 

April 15th - PreK Team Meeting @ 10:40am 

April 15th - A Team @ 12:40pm 

April 15th - ECC Faculty Meeting @ 3:00pm 

April 21st - ECC Book Fair 

April 21st - SAP Team Meeting @ 3:00pm 

April 22nd - ECC Book Fair 

April 22nd - ECC Grandparent’s Day (wishful thinking!) 

April 24th - Super Ticket Drawing

**All dates are fingers crossed we will get to be here to experience!

Current ECC Enrollment for 2019-2020: 

PreK: 163 

Kindergarten: 130 

1st Grade: 130 

Total: 423 (registered as of 3/18/20)

Emergency/Crisis Drills Completed: 

August 29th @ 1:30pm (shelter-in-place) 

September 3rd @ 9:30am (fire drill) 

September 9th - Bus Evacuation Drills 

September 17th @ 9:00am (lockdown drill)

Month-in-Review:

• On Friday, February 28th, the entire school began in the gym for a morning assembly. The students do the pledge, hear the announcements, and the Super Ticket winners are drawn. This month, students received a gift card to Dairy Queen!

• For the rest of the month, I am not sure where to start! Beginning March 11th, word starting coming that we would possibly not be in school for an extended amount of time. At this point, the rest of the week became a whirlwind! The staff at the ECC came together to develop a couple weeks of learning experiences for each grade. As the week progressed, it became more urgent this needed to be accomplished fast. The entire building came together and had everything ready to go home on Friday, March 13th and had everything online for students to access at home.

Recognition: 

I could write “thank you” a million times and it wouldn’t be enough times to write for the staff at the ECC. They did a tremendous job pulling off the enormous task of getting a weeks’ worth of learning ready to go for our students. Students left on Friday, March 13th with a couple of weeks’ worth of learning and each teacher had the information to me and on the website by the weekend. It was an amazing thing to witness. the entire building just jumping in and helping anyone in any way they needed. I have never been prouder to be principal of the ECC than I was this past week!! A million kudos to the entire staff at Coal City Early Childhood Center!!

B. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT

Principal Kenney reported:

Calendar of Events: 

4/1 – Paraprofessional Day 

4/2 – 7:30 Co-Teaching Team Mtg 

4/2 – 12 - 3:00 – BLT Mtg 

4/2 – 3:15 – SAP Team Mtg 

4/2 – 7:00 – 2nd Grade Concert 

4/6 – 7:00 – Admin Mtg 

4/6 – 3:15 – PBS Mtg 

4/7 – 3:15 – School Culture Mtg 

4/8 – Early Dismissal 

4/8 – ES Spring Pictures 

4/8 – 7:40 – A-Team Mtg 

4/9 – 7:30 – Self-Contained Team Mtg 

4/9 – 3:15 – Third Grade Team Mtg 

4/10 - 4/13 – No School 

4/14 – IAR Testing Begins 

4/14 – 3:15 – TALC 

4/16 – 3:15 – SAP Team Mtg 

4/17 – Career Fair 

4/20 – 4/24 – ES Book Fair 

4/21 – Grandparents Day 

4/22 – 7:40 – A-Team Mtg 

4/24 – 7:00 - DL/Admin Mtg 

4/28 – 3:15 - 2nd Grade Team Mtg 

4/29 – 3:15 – Staff Mtg 

4/30 – 3:15 – SAP Team Mtg

ES Enrollment: 

2nd Grade: 152 – gained 1 student 

3rd Grade: 163 – no change 

Total: 315 – gain of 1 student (3/17/20)

CCES Happenings and Recognitions:

• Thank you to our custodial staff for deep cleaning and sanitizing our classrooms and building. We greatly appreciate your hard work during this time.

• Thank you to our teachers for their dedication to their students. When announced that we were going to be doing E-Learning, they started planning to make learning opportunities for our students. They did a great job under pressure and succeeded!

• During the month of March, we celebrated Wellness Week at CCES. Teachers were asked to participate in a gym class with their students. In addition, several teachers had lessons that incorporated moving, yoga, and exercise. We had a great week! A special thank you to Miss B for inviting the teachers into her classrooms.

• Mr. Holms, an area expert in fossils, came and spoke with Mrs. Watson’s class about fossils in the area. He also gave each student a fossil before leaving. Thank you to Mr. Holm for this amazing visit!

C. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL REPORT

Principal Carlson reported:

Calendar of Upcoming Events: 

3/21-3/29 – No School ~ Spring Break 

3/30 – School Resumes 

4/1 – Student Council Meeting 7:30 a.m. 

4/1 – Specials Team Meeting 3:10

4/2 – Lockdown Drill 11:00 

4/2 – Custodian Meeting 3:00 

4/3 – Donuts for Dads 7:30-8:00 a.m. postponed 

4/3 – Spring and Class Photos 

4/4 – CCIS Family Bean Bag Tournament 1:00-4:00 

4/6 – Student Services Meeting 8:30 a.m. 

4/6 – Student Council Food Packing at CCES Gym 5:00-6:00 p.m. 

4/7 – Truancy Meeting 9:30 

4/7 – TALC Meeting 3:10 

4/8 – 11:35 Dismissal Day

4/9 – Free Mobile Dental Clinic in CCIS Parking Lot 

4/10 – No School 

4/13 – No School 

4/14 – PSO Meeting 6:30 p.m. at District Office 

4/15 – Student Council Meeting 7:30 a.m. 

4/15 - 4/17 – IAR Testing

4/15 – 5th Grade Team Meeting 3:10

4/20 – SAP Meeting 3:10 

4/20 - 4/24 – IAR Make-up Testing 

4/21 – PBS Meeting 3:10 

4/22 – 4th Grade Team Meeting 3:10 

4/22 – 5th Grade Music Concert 7:00 p.m. at CCHS 

4/28 - 4/29 – ISA Testing 

4/28 – TALC Meeting 3:10 

4/28 – 5th/6th Grade Band Concert 7:00 p.m. at CCHS 

4/29 – Student Council Meeting 7:30 a.m. 

4/29 – 4th Grade Music Concert 7:00 p.m. at CCHS 

4/30 – A Team Meeting 1:20

Current Enrollment: 

4th Grade 163 

5th Grade 160 

Total 323 This includes one 4th and one 5th grade special education student, who are enrolled in other programs outside of CCIS.

Emergency/Crisis Drills Completed: 

Evacuation 8/19/19; 10/24/19; 3/3/20 

Shelter-in-Place/Storm 8/20/19; 1/10/20; 2/3/20 

Lockdown 8/21/19; 9/17/19; 12/2/19 

Bus Evacuation 9/13/19

Student Discipline in Previous Month: 

Bus Slips 1 

Inappropriate Language/Gesture 3 

Disrespectful to Peers 2 

Excessive Noise 1 Lying 1 

Not Keeping Hands/Feet to Self 2 

Inappropriate Physical Contact 2 

Running in Hall 1 

Throwing Food 2

Previous Month in Review:

• We had a fun week of spirit/dress up days for Dr. Seuss Week 2/24-2/28, and we celebrated Read Across America Day on February 28th.

2/24 “Cat in the Hat” – Hat Day 

2/25 “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” – Vacation Shirt Day 

2/26 “Green Eggs and Ham” – Green Day

2/27 “My Many-Colored Days” – Favorite Color or Rainbow Day 

2/28 “The Sleep Book” – PJ Day 

Each morning that week I read part of the above Dr. Seuss books during the morning announcements. We ended the week with all students and staff reciting the Readers’ Oath. 2019 – 2020

• We held our Trimester 2 Perfect Attendance Social on February 28th. The students who had perfect attendance the previous 12 weeks enjoyed an additional indoor recess with music, jump roping, basketball, 4-square, and board games.

• We held an evacuation drill on March 3rd.

• On March 3rd, Student Council members volunteered to pack food for the Backpack Program at CCES from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

• At the end of the school day on March 6th, CCIS played Singo Bingo over the PA System.

• On March 12th CCIS attended the first act of the HS musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame at 10:00 a.m.

• March 13th was No-Tech Day at CCIS.

• ASAP (After School Assistance Program) takes place from 3:00-4:00 three days a week.

o Recommended students receive help from Mrs. Cowherd or Mrs. Rink. We currently o have 22 students in ASAP; twelve in 4th grade and ten in 5th grade.

• Student Council sponsored the following spirit days this past month: PJ Day, CCIS t- shirt Day, Decade Day, and No Tech Day.

Student Recognition: 

Congratulations to following Students of the Week: Week of 2/24: Mikaela Weatherbee, Morgan Stupak, Tony Valdez, Zoe Pokracki Week of 3/3: Nettie Connor, Jerimya Wolthuis, Carson Dearth, Sophia Holzinger Week of 3/9: A.J. McGarvey, Cora Armstrong, Rese Symons, Sebastian Parrish

• Congratulations to 4th grade students Lindsey Duran and Maggie Lanear, who were chosen as finalists for the Economics and Financial Literacy Concepts poster contest. They will be honored at a reception in the Sue Manner Turk Theater at the University of St. Francis on April 29th.

• Congratulations to 5th grade students Owen Petersen (65 lbs.), Cooper Morris (65 lbs.), and Bobby Stoudt (75 lbs.) for qualifying for the Middle School IESA State Wrestling tournament at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb on March 13 and 14. Unfortunately, the tournament was canceled since the NIU campus was closed due to the Coronavirus.

Staff Recognition:

• I want to recognize Katie Ludes for organizing Family Reading Night; Tina Vignocchi for volunteering at Family Reading Night; Carol Talty for running Singo Bingo for CCIS students; CJ Dziuban and Danielle Meyer for helping with our Perfect Attendance Social; Ali Scrogham and Tina Vignocci for the Dr. Seuss decorations in the office area; CCIS teachers for their swift action in preparing home lessons/e-learning activities in the two days prior to our school closing; CCIS teachers for keeping in contact with students, and parents during our school closure.

• I want to recognize the following staff members who received the weekly CCIS Kudos: Mrs. Vignocchi for covering a teacher’s door duty; Mrs. Davis for decorating the library, and Miss Bajt for volunteering her time to take pictures for the yearbook.

D. MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT

Principal Johnson reported:

Calendar of Events 

March 21 - 29 NO SCHOOL – Spring Break 

March 31 - April 2 IAR Math Testing/ISA Science Testing - 8th Grade 

April 1 Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 pm – Unit Office 

April 6 - 8 IAR ELA Testing 

April 6 Music Booster Meeting – 7:00pm – CCMS 

April 8 12:00 pm EARLY DISMISSAL

Staff Development Day 

Track and Field Picture Day – 3:30 pm

 April 10 -13 NO SCHOOL – Easter Break 

April 23 7th Grade Chorus Concert – 7:00 pm – CCHS 

April 27 Athletic Booster Meeting – 7:00 pm – CCMS 

April 28 5/6th Band Concert – 7:00 pm – CCHS 

April 29 CCMS hosting IESA Scholastic Bowl Regionals

Board Study Session – 6:00 pm – Unit Office 

April 30 7/8th Band Concert – 7:00 pm - CCHS

CCMS Attendance 

6 174 

7 139 

8 149 

Total 462

CCMS DISCIPLINE REPORT As of 2/28-3/13

Totals for Year

1 Out-of–school suspensions 4 

1 In-school-suspension 22 

26 behavior-related detentions 78

Month in Review – March 2020

• 8th grade parents have begun the process of planning the 8th Grade Celebration Dance. The dance is scheduled for Friday, May 15. Melissa Hodgen is serving as the Committee Chair and the 8th grade students have chosen a Fiesta Night theme for the dance.

• CCMS students and staff members observed Casmir Pulaski’s birthday on March 2.

• The CCMS Wrestling Warriors are IESA Regional and Sectional Champions for 2020. The Warriors competed in the Peotone Regional on February 29. CCMS won the regional with 372 points and had 19 wrestlers qualify for the Reed Custer Sectional. At the Reed Custer Sectional, the Warriors won the championship with a point total of 258 outdistancing Sandwich with 139 points. CCMS qualified 13 wrestlers for the State Finals. Unfortunately, the State Finals were canceled this year. Congratulations to Coach Petersen and the Wrestling Warriors on another outstanding season.

State Qualifiers 

Owen Petersen-65 lbs 

Cooper Morris-65 lbs 

Brody Widlowski-70 lbs 

Culan Lindemuth-70 lbs 

Bobby Stoudt-70 lbs 

Noah Houston-70 lbs 

Trace Wilson-80 lbs.

 Brandt Widlowski-85 lbs 

Brock Finch-85 lbs 

Landin Benson-112 lbs 

Blake Dillon-126 lbs 

Nathan Grant-135 lbs 

Tanner Wallace-215 lbs

Sectional Qualifiers 

Chase Dehler-90 lbs 

Alec Waliczek-95 lbs 

Will Endrst-100 lbs 

Creide Skubic-105 lbs 

Layne Cuddy-119 lbs 

Max Hone-155 lbs

• March 10 marked the end of the 3rd Quarter Classes. Students moved to 4th Quarter Encore classes on March 11.

• 8th grade students were measured for their Promotion Gowns on March 11. Thanks to Mrs. Ryan and the PE staff for their help with the students. CCMS 8th Grade Promotion is tentatively set for Friday, May 22.

• Coal City Schools held a Staff Development Day on March 11 at Coal City High School Staff development time was spent on various training sessions that were conducted by Unit District #1 staff. In addition, CCMS staff met for Department Meetings to discuss district curriculum and assessments and begin planning for 2019 summer work.

• On March 11, CCMS students Dane Nofsinger, Corrina Barkley and Chris Oliphant competed in the IL Valley Conference Spelling Bee at Minooka Junior High. Congratulations to all three for representing CCMS at the Conference Bee. Thanks to Mrs. Munsterman and Mrs. Traxler for their work on the Spelling Bee.

• CCMS students and staff members will be on Spring Break March 21-29.

E. HIGH SCHOOL REPORT

Principal Spencer reported:

Calendar of Events: 

March 31st Students start back from Break 

March 31st SAT Prep Class 

April 1st SAT Prep Class 

April 3rd SAT Prep Class 

April 8th Early Dismissal 

April 8th SAT Prep Class 

April 9th Lyondell Bissell and Exelon coming to CCHS during Lunch 

April 10th No School 

April 13th No School 

April 14th SAT and PSAT Test Day 

April 17th Illinois Science Assessment 

April 17th Cabaret Night (Cancelled) 

April 18th IHSA Organizational Contest Chorus & Concert Band 

April 24th Coal City Jazz Dance Night

Recognition: 

The following student was recognized for the GAVC Director Award for the month of February: Nicole Combes - Agriculture, Connor Huston – Criminal Justice, Abigail Marsmaker – Early Childhood, and Jared Holzinger – Welding

The following students were recognized as March’s Students of the Month. The theme for March is Responsibility: MacKenzie Leach, Kayla Peters, Molly Stiles, Carley Morris, Logan Hawkins, Marianna Hren, Taylor Sitar, Anora Studer, Joshua Ritchie, Gavin Chernesky, Brecken Johnson, Amelia Walsh, Devin Overton, Cara Planeta, Kaitlyn Jasper, Angie Seeley

Congratulations to the Coalers Boys Basketball team on winning the Regional. This is the 9th time in school history the Boys’ Basketball team won the Regional.

Congratulations to Mr. Jack Micetich, his team, and the students on putting on The Hunchback of Notre Dame. They had six shows over two weekends and did an excellent job!

Month in Review: 

On Thursday, March 5th our NHS students hosted a blood drive. Thanks to everyone who either worked or gave blood.

Current Enrollment Figures as of March 23, 2018 

9th Grade 158 

10th Grade 165 

11th Grade 169 

12th Grade 174 

Total 666

Discipline Report for March 2020 

Cell Phone Violations 5 

Theft 1 

Possession of Drug/Smoking/Alcohol 1 

Vandalizing 1 

Disorderly Conduct 2 

Bus Misconduct 1 

Lunchroom Misconduct 1 

Driving Violation 1 

Removed from Class 1 

Skipping Class 10 

Disrespect towards teacher 1 

Total 25

F. SPECIAL POPULATIONS REPORT

Director Rakes reported:

Special Education Annual reviews are completed at the high school. The rest are postponed until we get guidance from the state.

The District was selected to participate in the Indicator 14 survey. Per Indicator 14 of the State Performance Plan (SPP), states are required to collect and report data to the U.S. Department of Education on post-secondary education/training and employment outcomes for youth with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) one year after leaving high school. One-fourth of the unit and high school districts in Illinois are selected each spring to administer the Illinois Post-School Survey to former students, while a sample of the high schools in City of Chicago School District 299 are also selected.

Preschool 

All at risk spots are filled. There is one special education spot available.

Preschool screenings will be concluded by the end of April.

The FPA state visit is scheduled for some time between April and June. This visit will determine if the program is still a GOLD standard program.

G. CURRICULUM REPORT

Director Elledge reported:

Professional Development

While the planned professional development activities have become uncertain, online learning has continued. Teachers have been working with Jason Smith to use Zoom and Google meeting opportunities with their students. While we have offered many trainings in the past, when the skills are necessary, more teachers and admins are learning them. How April and May early dismissal opportunities will be used, is unclear.

Standardized Testing

The most current information is a waiver from the feds for spring testing tied to accountability. The College Board is going to allow testing for students in AP courses. That too, at this writing is unclear. How accountability will look without proficiency and growth available, is also unclear.

H. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Bugg reported: 

1. Dr. Bugg updated the Board on the status of the Dresden Station and potential energy legislation that will be discussed in Springfield that could affect the Dresden Station. Currently, all legislative sessions in Springfield have been cancelled, so at the moment, we are monitoring the situation in hopes that legislation could still possibly be passed later this spring.

2. Dr. Bugg provided an update to the Board on the mandated school closure and the school district's preparations for potentially moving to Remote - Learning days. The Governor has mandated school closures through April 30. Our students will start Remote-Learning on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Dr. Bugg thanked everyone in the District who has worked so hard to make our Remote Learning plan a success.

3. Dr. Bugg thanked Denny Wickiser, his team, and the custodial crew for their dedicated efforts during this mandated school closure. They have been conducting deep cleaning procedures for each of our buildings to make sure our students and staff are safe upon their return.

4. In response to a question posed by the Board Vice President Hamilton, Dr. Bugg confirmed that the Governor of Illinois has the authority to authorize school closings. President Miller and Board Secretary Mary Gill thanked Dr. Bugg and staff for all their hard work during this mandated closure.

1. Enclosures

A. Monthly student enrollment figures

DATES TO REMEMBER 

April 1st – Regular Board Meeting @ 6pm 

April 7th – End of State Mandated Act of God Days 

April 8th – Early Dismissal/Kindergarten Registration @ ECC 

April 10th – 13th – No School 

April 17th – ES Career Fair 

April 23rd – 7th Grade Chorus Concert at CCHS @ 7pm 

April 28th – 5th/6th Grade Band Concert at CCHS @ 7pm 

April 29th – Board Study Session @ 6pm 

April 29th – 4th Grade Concert at CCHS @ 7pm 

April 30th – 7th/8th Band Concert at CCHS @ 7pm

I. GRUNDY AREA VOCATIONAL CENTER REPORT

Mr. Lander reported:

Due to the recommendations for social distancing, the March 17 GAVC Board of Control meeting was held via teleconference.

1. An update was provided on the status of Building Trades Project House 25. Due to the mild winter, the house is progressing ahead of schedule. Due to the house being ahead of schedule, Director Copes asked permission to accelerate the budget for completion of the house. The Board agreed.

2. The increased GAVC enrollment for 2020-2021 will require the addition of a Health Occupations Nursing Assistant. The Board agreed with the Director in adding this position.

3. Due to the State mandated school closure, the Grundy County Internship program is on hold until further guidance is provided.

4. Director Copes recommended that GAVC move from a quarterly grading system to a semester grading system. An action item will be placed on the April Board of Control agenda.

5. The ROE approved the GAVC E-Learning plan.

6. GAVC received a letter from their auditor, Janet Brown, that she would be retiring at the end of this fiscal year. Director Copes will be sending out a Request for Proposals.

7. Approved moving the closed session minutes from February, 2019 through June, 2019 to open session for public inspection.

8. Approved the destruction of closed session audio recordings from May, 2018 through June, 2018.

9. Approved the employment of Olivia Borne as a part-time Culinary Arts instructor pending completion of certification exams.

10. Approved the re-employment of all GAVC teaching faculty for the 2020-2021 school year.

J. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR REPORT

Athletic Director Dan Hutchings reported:

March Athletic Report 

March 2 Spring Sports practice started (Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Boys Tennis, Girls Soccer) 

March 11 Girls Basketball Awards Night 

March 16 Middle School Track and Field - Start Canceled due to COVID-19 Spring Sports Postponed through 

March 30th - Continue to follow the Direction of the IHSA and our Administration

High School Athletics 

H.S. Boys Basketball Overall Record (20-12) I-8 Record (11-3) Tri-Conference Champs 

H.S. Girls Basketball Overall Record (8-22) I-8 Record (3-11) 

H.S. Wrestling Overall Record (39-9) Regional Champs 2nd Place IHSA State Dual Team Tournament 

H.S. Competitive Cheerleading Completed 4th season of competition

Middle School Athletics 

8th grade Volleyball IESA Regional Championship final - before play was suspended

Wrestling - IESA State Qualifiers 

65 - Cooper Morris 

65 - Owen Petersen 

70 - Culan Lindemuth 

70 - Brodie Widlowski 

75 - Bobby Stoudt 

75 - Noah Houston 

80 - Trace Wilson 

85 - Brock Finch 

85 - Brant Widlowski

112 - Landin Benson 

126 - Blake Dillon 

135 - Nathan Grant 

215 - Tanner Wallace

High School Spring Sports Numbers

2019-2020 Winter All-Conference

Name 

Jarod Garrelts Basketball All-Conference 

Austin Pullara Basketball All-Conference 

Madsion Emerson Basketball All-Conference

Anabelle Ehman Cheerleading All-Conference 

Jessica Leasure Cheerleading All-Conference 

Korynne Elliott Cheerleading All-Conference 

Evan Rivera Wrestling All-Conference 

Zach Finch Wrestling All-Conference 

Connor Huston Wrestling All-Conference 

Mateo Blessing Wrestling All-Conference 

Joey Breneman Wrestling All-Conference 

David Papach Wrestling All-Conference 

Lane Kutemeier Wrestling All-Conference 

Daniel Jezik Wrestling All-Conference 

Ashton Harvey Wrestling All-Conference 

Dane Dearth Wrestling All-Conference 

Gage Leake Wrestling All-Conference 

Logan Miller Wrestling All-Conference

Cade Mueller Basketball Academic All-Conference 

Austin Pullara Basketball Academic All-Conference 

Riley Ponio Basketball Academic All-Conference 

Thomas Park Basketball Academic All-Conference

Kyle Burch Basketball Academic All-Conference 

Megan Norris Basketball Academic All-Conference 

Meghan Onsen Basketball Academic All-Conference 

Alexis Tinsley Basketball Academic All-Conference 

Gabby Cinotto Basketball Academic All-Conference

Sam Kenney Basketball Academic All-Conference 

Colleen Feeney Basketball Academic All-Conference 

Macy McDowell Basketball Academic All-Conference 

Alexis Medina Basketball Academic All-Conference 

Luci Hakey Basketball Academic All-Conference 

Laura Flores Basketball Academic All-Conference

John Housman Wrestling Academic All-Conference 

Riley Dehler Wrestling Academic All-Conference 

Carly Ford Wrestling Academic All-Conference 

Chase Adams Wrestling Academic All-Conference 

Gabe Ludes Wrestling Academic All-Conference 

Evan Rivera Wrestling Academic All-Conference 

Daniel Jezik Wrestling Academic All-Conference 

Joey Piatak Wrestling Academic All-Conference 

Harley Felker Wrestling Academic All-Conference

 Zach Finch Wrestling Academic All-Conference 

Ashton Harvey Wrestling Academic All-Conference

Korynne Elliott Cheerleading Academic All-Conference 

Jessica Leasure Cheerleading Academic All-Conference 

Emma Charles Cheerleading Academic All-Conference 

Ella Davy Cheerleading Academic All-Conference

 Anabelle Ehman Cheerleading Academic All-Conference 

Emma Kenney Cheerleading Academic All-Conference 

Regan Ullrich Cheerleading Academic All-Conference 

Maddie Smolik Cheerleading Academic All-Conference 

McKenna Patten Cheerleading Academic All-Conference

Skylar Wickiser Winter Poms Academic All-Conference

 Edith Torres Winter Poms Academic All-Conference

 Abrielle Whitaker Winter Poms Academic All-Conference 

Gracie Opyd Winter Poms Academic All-Conference 

Kelsie Norris Winter Poms Academic All-Conference 

Natalie Borchelt Winter Poms Academic All-Conference 

Gabbie Pope Winter Poms Academic All-Conference 

Hallie Foster Winter Poms Academic All-Conference 

Megan Steffes Winter Poms Academic All-Conference

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

1. In regard to agenda items – none.

2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none.

OLD BUSINESS

A. DISCUSSION ON 2ND READING OF BOARD POLICY 7:40- NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, INCLUDING PAROCHIAL AND HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS

The Board conducted a second reading of Board Policy 7:40-Non-Public School Students, Including Parochial, and Home-Schooled Students.

B. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON 3RD READING OF BOARD POLICY 7:50- SCHOOL ADMISSIONS AND STUDENT TRANSFERS AND FROM NON-DISTRICT SCHOOLS

The Board conducted a third reading of Board Policy 7:50-School Admission and Student Transfers and from Non-District Schools, and approved changes which would now allow the Board the option to exempt tuition charges for foreign exchange students.

Mr. Harmon moved and Mr. Hamilton seconded to approve Board Policy 7:50-Schooled Admissions and Student Transfers and from Non-District Schools.

Roll Call Ayes: Quint Harmon, Shawn Hamilton, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Ken Miller Nays: Absent: Robert Bianchetta, Chuck Lander Motion: Carried

C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON CONTINUED CONTRACTUAL PAYMENTS TO NORTH AMERICAN CENTRAL SCHOOL BUS

During the mandated school closure, North American Central School Bus has requested that the school district continue making 82% of their normal contractual payments. In the letter, the 82% reflects their normal invoice minus variable costs such as fuel, fluids and some maintenance costs. The Illinois State Board of Education has recommended that school districts continue making contractual payments to services such as transportation to ensure continuity of service when schools reopen.

Mr. Hamilton moved and Mrs. Gill seconded to approve the contract addendum with Illinois Central, as presented.

Roll Call 

Ayes: Shawn Hamilton, Mary Gill, Jeff Emerson, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller 

Nays: 

Absent: Robert Bianchetta, Chuck Lander 

Motion: Carried

D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH SEYLLERS, INC. FOR THE 2020 SUMMER MASONRY IMPROVEMENTS

At the March 18, 2020 Special Board meeting, the Board accepted the lowest responsible bid from Seyllers Inc. for the 2020 summer Masonry & Precast Repair Project in the amount of $469,500.

Mr. Harmon moved and Mr. Emerson seconded to approve the contract with Seyllers Inc. for the 2020 summer Masonry & Precast Repair Project, as presented.

Roll Call 

Ayes: Quint Harmon, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Ken Miller 

Nays: 

Absent: Robert Bianchetta, Chuck Lander 

Motion: Carried.

E. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH GLADE PLUMBING AND PIPING CO. FOR THE 2020 SUMMER MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

At the March 18, 2020 Special Board meeting, the Board accepted the lowest responsible bid from Glade Plumbing & Piping for the 2020 summer Mechanical Improvements Project in the amount of $1,107,770.

Mr. Hamilton moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to approve the contract with Glade Plumbing & Piping for the 2020 summer Mechanical Improvements Project, as presented.

Roll Call 

Ayes: Shawn Hamilton, Quint Harmon, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Ken Miller 

Nays: 

Absent: Robert Bianchetta, Chuck Lander 

Motion: Carried.

NEW BUSINESS

A. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (RTI) FOR NEW DATA INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT

CSBO Jason Smith, made a recommendation to enter into an agreement with Riverside Technologies Inc. for new data infrastructure and equipment. The district will utilize federal dollars through e-rate to upgrade switches, stacking cables, stacking modules and related components.

Mr. Hamilton moved and Mrs. Gill seconded to approve the agreement with Riverside Technologies Inc., pending e-rate funding approval, as presented.

Roll Call 

Ayes: Shawn Hamilton, Mary Gill, Jeff Emerson, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller 

Nays: 

Absent: Robert Bianchetta, Chuck Lander 

Motion: Carried.

B. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY 3 TECHNOLOGY

CSBO Jason Smith, made a recommendation to enter into an agreement with Trinity 3 Technology for the lease of 600 Chromebooks. The forty-eight (48) month lease will begin July 1, 2020 at a cost of $76,296 for years 1 through 3 and $36,348 for year 4.

Mr. Hamilton moved and Mr. Emerson seconded to approve the forty-eight-month lease with Trinity 3 Technology, as presented.

Roll Call 

Ayes: Shawn Hamilton, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller 

Nays: 

Absent: Robert Bianchetta, Chuck Lander 

Motion: Carried.

C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON EXTENDED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN CAPITAL

CSBO Jason Smith, made a recommendation to extend the rental agreement with American Capital for 850 Chromebooks. The twelve (12) month agreement will begin July 1, 2020 at a cost of $22,500 for the year.

Mr. Hamilton moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to approve extending the lease with American Capital as presented.

Roll Call. 

Ayes: Shawn Hamilton, Quint Harmon, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Ken Miller 

Nays: 

Absent: Robert Bianchetta, Chuck Lander Motion: Carried.

D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON HAZARDOUS BUS ROUTE DECLARATION

The State Board of Education requires that school boards annually review the conditions of the hazardous bus areas and certify to the state whether or not the hazardous conditions remain unchanged. Areas that have been designated as hazardous will remain unchanged for the 2020-2021 school year.

Mr. Hamilton moved and Mrs. Gill seconded to approve the status of the existing Hazardous Busing Areas as presented and submit the certification to the State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Roll Call. 

Ayes: Shawn Hamilton, Mary Gill, Jeff Emerson, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller 

Nays: 

Absent: Robert Bianchetta, Chuck Lander 

Motion: Carried.

2019 – 2020

E. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON RENEWING THE IHSA MEMBERSHIP FOR THE 2020 – 2021 SCHOOL TERM

Athletic Director Dan Hutchings, made a recommendation to renew membership with the Illinois High School Association. For the 2020-2021 school term, IHSA membership does not require payment of membership dues per action of the IHSA Board of Directors. Board action must still be taken to certify that the Board has voted to adopt and abide by the terms and conditions of the association for the 2020-2021 school term.

Mr. Emerson moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to renew membership for the 2020 - 2021 school year, in the Illinois High School Association, and to adopt and abide by the Constitution, By-laws, Terms and Conditions, Administrative Procedures, Guidelines, and Policies of the IHSA.

Roll Call. 

Ayes: Jeff Emerson, Quint Harmon, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Ken Miller 

Nays: 

Absent: Robert Bianchetta, Chuck Lander 

Motion: Carried.

F. FIRST READING ON REVISED DISTRICT POLICIES

The following District Policies have been revised and submitted for review:

2:125 Board Member Compensation; Expenses 

2:125-E1 Board Member Expense Reimbursement Form 

2:125-E2 Board Member Estimated Expense Approval Form 

2:150-AP Superintendent Committees 

2:160 Board Attorney 

2:160-E Checklist for Selecting a Board Attorney 

4:50 Payment Procedures 

4:60-AP4 Federal and State Award Procurement Procedures 

4:170-AP6, E1 School Staff AED Notification Letter 

5:35 Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act 

5:35-AP1 Fair Labor Standards Act Exemptions 

5:50 Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition 

5:60 Expenses 

5:60-AP Federal and State Grant Travel Expense Procedures 

5:60-E1 Employee Expense Reimbursement Form 

5:60-E2 Employee Estimated Expense Approval Form 

5:90-AP Coordination with Children’s Advocacy Center 

5:120-AP1 Statement of Economic Interests for Employees

5:150 Personnel Records 

5:210 Resignations

5:280 Duties and Qualifications 

6:120-AP1 Special Education Procedures Assuring the Implementation of Comprehensive Programming for Children with Disabilities

6:135 Accelerated Placement Program 

6:135-AP Accelerated Placement Program Procedures 

6:235 Access to Electronic Networks 

6:280 Grading and Promotion 

7:70 Attendance and Truancy 

7:90 Release During School Hours 

7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities 

7:190-E2 Student Handbook Checklist 

7:325 Student Fundraising Activities 

7:325-E Application and Procedures to Involve Student in Fundraising Activities 

8:10 Connection with the Community 

8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property 

8:30-E1 Letter to Parent Regarding Visits to School by Child Sex Offenders 

8:30-E2 Child Sex Offender’s Request for Permission to Visit School Property 

8:80 Gifts to District 8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns

OPEN FOR ITEMS NOT KNOWN AT AGENDA PREPARATION TIME COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

1. In regard to agenda items – none.

2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none.

BOARD STUDY SESSION OF THE WHOLE DATE: APRIL 29, 2020 @ 6 P.M. 

In Coal City CUSD #1 Administrative Center Board Room

NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: MAY 6, 2020 @ 6 P.M. 

In Coal City CUSD #1 Administrative Center Board Room

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Harmon moved and Mr. Hamilton seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m. President Miller asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none considers the motion approved.

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