Coal City Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met May 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
President Miller called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the board members answering roll call present: Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, Steve Rogers, and Ken Miller. Also in attendance were Superintendent Dr. Kent A. Bugg, CSBO Jason Smith, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Tammy Elledge, Director of Special Populations Luke Krippel, High School Principal Christopher Spencer, and Board Secretary LaWanda Gagliardo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Miller led the Board of Education and others present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Introduction/acknowledgement of guests.
Mr. Jim Micetich was in attendance to be recognized for his 22 years of service to the Unit #1 Educational Foundation. Mr. Micetich is the last remaining original member of the Unit #1 Educational Foundation. Mr. Micetich was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Christopher Spencer introduced Tyler Schoonover as the new 1st Grade Teacher at the Early Childhood Center and the new Varsity Boys Head Basketball Coach at the High School. Mr. Schoonover thanked the Board for the opportunity, and is excited to get started.
Theater Director Jack Micetich was in attendance with four Drama Club Officers and shared their experiences during their trip to New York. The students thoroughly enjoyed the tours, workshops and the shows they were able to attend.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
1. In regard to agenda items – none.
2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person. – Emily McNabb from Morris was in attendance and spoke about ESSER I, II and III funds.
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, and the following building usage requests:
Group Building Ins. Date
ES CCYSB Yes 04/29/22
Mr. Harmon moved and Mr. Lander seconded to approve the consent agenda including:
MINUTES CLOSED SESSION MINUTES April 6, 2022 - Regular Meeting April 6, 2022 - Regular Meeting April 27, 2022 - Board Study Session April 27, 2022 - Board Study Session
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Coal City Community Unit School District #1
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Activity Fund Reports – March 2022
Treasurer’s Report – March 2022
Monthly Manual Check Report – April 2022
Payroll Report – April 2022
Accounts Payable Report – May 2022
PERSONNEL
Resignations
• Megan Henze – Special Ed Teacher of the Transitions Program at the High School – Mrs. Henze is resigning at the conclusion of the 2021 – 2022 school year.
• Amanda Herrera-Ford – Human Resource Representative for the district – Mrs. Herrera-Ford is resigning at the conclusion of the 2021 – 2022 school year.
• Mallory Betken – 3rd Grade Teacher at the Elementary School – Ms. Betken’s last day will be June 2, 2022, which is the last contractual day for certified staff.
• Joshua Welzen – Science Teacher at the High School – Mr. Welzen’s last day will be June 2, 2022, which is the last contractual day for certified staff.
Employment – Staff Rehires
Non-tenured certified staff successfully completed their first, second and third years in the District and should be offered contracts for the 2022-2023 school year. Certified staff who completed their third year with excellent evaluations each year, and those completing their fourth year should be offered tenure for 2022-2023.
Employments – Under Superintendent’s Report
Extra-Curricular Resignations
• Glenn Pacek – Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach for the High School
• Kirk Walker – Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach for the High School
Extra-Curricular Assignments
Athletic Director Dan Hutchings is recommending following for Coaching/Sponsor/Volunteer positions within the district:
• Tyler Schoonover – Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
• Seth Schoonover – Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
• Jon Micetich and Shawn Hamilton – Middle School Volunteer Track Coaches for the 2022 season
Administrative Contracts
The following contracts have been finalized and are ready for approval.
| Administrator | Position | Term | Salary |
| Kristen Monbrum | Admin. Asst. for HR | 5/4/22 – 6/30/23 | $60,000 annualized |
Ayes: Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller
Nays:
Abstain: Shawn Hamilton
Motion: Carried.
ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS
A. EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER REPORT
Principal Davidson Reported:
Calendar of Events:
April 26th - ABC Countdown Starts!
April 28th - Bring Your Child to Work Day!
April 29th - CCHS Footnotes Performance @ 8:45am
May 2nd - 6th - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4th - Early Dismissal/AM PreK will attend
May 5th - PBS Meeting @ 2:55pm
May 10th - A Team Meeting @ 2:55pm
May 11th - PreK Team Meeting @ 10:45am
May 11th - SAP Team Meeting @ 2:55pm
May 17th - Kindergarten Team Meeting @ 11:15am
May 17th - 1st Grade Team Meeting @ 12:15pm
May 17th - SPED Team Meeting @ 2:55pm
May 18th - SAP Team Meeting @ 2:55pm
May 19th - Specials Team Meeting @ 2:55pm
May 24th - A Team Meeting @ 2:55pm
May 30th - NO SCHOOL
May 31st - ECC Field Day
June 1st - Last Day of Student Attendance
Current ECC Enrollment for 2021-2022:
PreK: 167
Kindergarten: 141
1st Grade: 145
Total: 453 (in PowerSchool as of April 28th, 2022)
Completed Safety Drills
• Fire Drill (with CC Fire Department) - Friday, September 3rd
• Shelter-in-Place Drill - Tuesday, September 14th
Month-in-Review:
• It is hard to believe we are at the end of April. Congratulations to our Kindergarten and 1st grade students on their successful Music Concerts and Art Shows! Kindergarten performed “We Love our Pets” on Thursday, March 24th. 1st Grade students performed “Kick it up a Notch” on Thursday, April 7th. Kudos to Mrs. Kodat and Mrs. Brncich for all of their hard work in putting together two successful shows!
• On April 6th, we welcomed our new Kindergarten class to school! Parents were able to attend and complete registration while our new Kindergarten class met a teacher and completed a screening assessment. We were excited to have close to 100 students attend our screening!
• The very exciting ABC Countdown started on April 26th!! The ECC and ES combined to create a fun day to correspond with each letter of the alphabet. It is an exciting time as that means only 26 more days left of the 2021-2022 school year!
Recognition:
• A huge continuous thank you to the amazing Tracy Warner and Kristina Davy for everything they do each day to keep the ECC office running smoothly!! We celebrated our secretaries on Wednesday, April 27th for National Administrative Assistant Day! We definitely would not function without either of them!
• We also celebrated our Paraprofessional Day on Friday, April 8th. They are the true unsung heroes of the building and we are so appreciative of everything each of them do each day to help in the classroom and with students. Thank you to Sue Boresi, Nikki Planeta, Jen Endrst, Christina McClenning, Jennifer Hall, Julie Anderson, Sam Hill, Michele Hill, Cheri Eikey, Carol Bielfeldt, Lauren Basham, Kristen Togliatti, and Paula Crawford.
B. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT
Principal Trotter reported:
Calendar of Events:
April 26th: ABC Countdown to the end of the year begins
April 29th: CCHS Footnotes performance
May 2nd - 6th: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4th: 11:45 Dismissal
May 18th: 3rd Grade Concert - CCHS PAC
May 25th: Step-Up Day
May 30th: No School – Memorial Day
June 1st: Last Day of Student Attendance
June 2nd: Teacher Institute
ES Enrollment:
2nd Grade:132 students
3rd Grade: 133 students
Total: 265 (enrolled as of 4/28/2022)
Personnel:
• Mallory Betken accepted a Dean of Students position with Morris District #54 beginning the 22- 23 school year.
• Cristin Bormet has accepted the 2nd/3rd Grade looping teacher position left vacant for the 22-23 by Betken’s departure.
CCES Happenings and Recognitions:
• Our ABC Countdown to the end of the year began on Tuesday, April 26th. This is always an exciting time. The ECC and ES are following the same 26 days of excitement.
• I want to congratulate Mallory Betken, Sarah Southall and Katie Sobin as they complete their graduate programs. I know they have put a great deal of hard work into their studies.
• The ES staff has been amazing with making sure I stay on track and don’t forget any of the fun activities that happen at the ES.
C. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL REPORT
Principal Carlson reported:
Calendar of Events:
5/2-5/13 – AIMSweb Spring Benchmark Testing
5/2 – Evacuation Drill 10:30 a.m.
5/2 – A Team Meeting 3:00 p.m.
5/3 – TALC Meeting 3:00 p.m.
5/3 – 5th Grade Band Concert 7:00 a.m. at CCHS
5/4 – Student Council Meeting 7:30 a.m.
5/4 – 4th Grade Bussed to CCMS for Band Concert/Recruitment 8:45 a.m.
5/4 – 11:35 Dismissal
5/4 – TAG Meeting 3:30 p.m.
5/5 – LLT Meeting 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the District Office
5/5 – SpEd Team Meeting 3:00 p.m.
5/9-5/13 – Book Fair
5/9 – SAP Meeting 3:00 p.m.
5/10 – PBS Meeting 3:00 p.m.
5/10 – PSO Zoom Meeting 6:30 p.m.
5/11 – 5th Grade Team Meeting 3:00 p.m.
5/12 – Specials Team Meeting 3:00 p.m.
5/13 – 4th Grade Growing Up Video/Discussion 2:00 p.m.
5/16 – 4th Grade Band Instrument Introduction During Music Class
5/16-5/20 – Walk to Coal City Public Library During Library Time
5/16-5/27 – iReady Spring Diagnostic Testing
5/16 – A Team Meeting 3:00 p.m.
5/17 – TALC Meeting 3:00 p.m.
5/18 – Muffins with Me 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. (4 homerooms)
5/18 – 4th Grade Team Meeting 3:00 p.m.
5/19 – Muffins with Me 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. (4 homerooms)
5/19 – CPI Team and SpEd Data Meeting 3:00
5/19 – ASAP Ends
5/19 – 5th Grade Music Concert 7:00 p.m. at CCHS
5/20 – Muffins with Me 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. (5 homerooms)
5/23 – SAP Team Meeting 3:00 p.m.
5/24 – PBS Meeting 3:00 p.m.
5/24 – 5th Grade Band Recital 7:00 p.m. at CCHS
5/25 – CCIS Girls Dance with their Favorite Male Role Model 6:00-7:30 p.m.
5/26 – 5th Graders Step Up Day at CCMS 10:45 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
5/26 – Custodian Meeting 3:00 p.m.
5/26 – CCIS Boys Dance with their Favorite Female Role Model 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
5/27 – PBS Event ~ Hungry, Hungry Hippos
5/30 – No School ~ Memorial Day
5/31 – Olympic Day
6/1 – Talent Show 9:00 a.m.
6/1 – Last Day of School ~ 1:25 Dismissal
Current Enrollment:
4th Grade 156
5th Grade 158
Total 314 (This includes one 4th grade students enrolled in other special education programs outside of CCIS.)
Emergency/Crisis Drills Completed:
Evacuation/Fire 8/19/21; 10/20/21; 3/4/22
Shelter-in-Place/Storm 8/18/21; 2/7/22
Lockdown 8/20/21; 1/12/22; 4/7/22
Bus Evacuation 9/13/21
Previous Month in Review:
• On April 7th we practiced a Lockdown Drill. The drill took place during 5th grade lunch/recess.
• On April 11-14th we had a fun week of spirit/dress up days during our IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) reading and math state tests to help get the students excited about the tests.
o Monday – CCIS Spirit Day ~ Coaler Power! You've got this!
o Tuesday – Bright Colors Day ~ Your future is bright! Show what you know!
o Wednesday – Workout Wednesday ~ Wear workout/exercise clothes ~ Work your brain on the test!
o Thursday – Dress for Success ~ You will be successful on the test!
• On April 19th we had an Egg Hunt throughout the school to reward the students for working hard during IAR testing. We had 606 eggs for the students to find throughout the school.
• Our 5th graders took the ISA (Illinois Science Assessment) tests April 25-27.
• Our 4th grade music concert was held at CCHS on April 26. It was wonderful to have the students back on the stage performing together.
• During ASAP (After School Assistance Program) students receive homework help from 3:00 - 4:00 three days a week from Mrs. Cowherd or Mrs. Rink. We currently have 18 students in ASAP; eleven in 4th grade and seven in 5th grade.
• We held the following additional Spirit Days this past month for Fun Fridays: Sports Day and Dodgeball Day.
Student Recognition:
• Congratulations to Aubrie Kavanaugh and Kenslee Baldauf, who were the winners of the Public Library’s Bookmark Contest.
• CCIS is so proud of our students who performed at Cabaret Night on April 22nd: Hailee and Mollee Offdenkamp, Jonah Micetich, Kinley Neary and Marilah Kaplan.
• Congratulations to the following Students of the Week:
Week of 4/4: Reagan Stupak, Zack Reyelts, Leah Aldridge, Easton Horath
Week of 4/11: Payten Boyd, Aidan Morgan, Lila Molloy, Fiona Lindley
Week of 4/19: NA
Week of 4/25: Nolan McKinney, Esperanza Mayorga; Lauren Jacovec; Emma Sinkular
Staff Recognition:
• I want to recognize Mrs. Gernenz and Miss Bajt for performing with the Boomwhackers during Cabaret Night.
• I want to recognize Miss Bajt for directing a fantastic and fun 4th grade concert.
• I want to recognize the following staff members who received the weekly CCIS Kudos: - Mrs. Vignocchi for helping students, staff and the office whenever she has a spare minute - Mrs. Housman for hosting the staff holiday party
- Mrs. Scrogham for being so kind, patient and professional
D. MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT
Principal Johnson reported:
Calendar of Events:
April 28 Erin’s Law Presentation to student in PE classes
7th Grade Chorus Concert - 7:00 p.m.
May 2 - 6 Aimsweb Testing in ELA/Math
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2 7th/8th Band Concert
May 4 8th Grade Students Take IL Youth Survey
12:00pm EARLY DISMISSAL
Board of Education Meeting – 6:00pm – Unit Office
May 5 7th/8th Band Concert
May 13 8th Grade Dance - 6:00 p.m.
May 15 CCHS Graduation – 2:00 p.m.
May 17 8th Grade Chorus Concert
May 25 Promotion Practice at CCHS
May 26 8th Grade Trip to Six Flags
5th Grade Step Up Day
May 27 CCMS 8th Grade Promotion at CCHS – 6:00 p.m.
May 30 NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
June 1 Last Day of Student Attendance – 1:45 p.m. Dismissal
School Picnic/Awards Day
June 2 Teacher Institute Day
Summer Vacation Begins
Personnel Report:
CCMS had two new hires in the month of April:
• Angela Roudis will be joining the CCMS team in the fall as our Cross-Categorical Special Education teacher. Angela is currently a Special Ed. Teacher at the Intermediate School. Angela is replacing Zach Edgar who took a new position at the HS.
• Michael Kren will be joining CCMS and CCHS in the fall as Music/Choir Instructor. Mr. Kren will be replacing Mrs. McDowell upon her retirement.
CCMS Attendance
6th Grade 163
7th Grade 161
8th Grade 181
Total 505
Month in Review:
• CCMS students were on Spring Break from March 26-April 3
• CCMS students participated in the IL Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Testing beginning on March 22 with CCMS students taking tests in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. CCMS 8th grade students also participated in the IL Science Assessment on April 21. 8th grade students took three assessments in the different areas of science. Thanks to CCMS Staff for their help in preparing students for the state testing process and helping proctor the tests to the students. The students did a great job on the tests and we are excited to see how we performed on the ELA, Math and Science tests.
• Coal City Schools held a Staff Development Day on April 6. CCMS teachers continued their curriculum audit of the Social Emotional Learning Standards as well as continued work on their subject matter curriculum and assessments.
CCMS Track and Field Athletes Compete un IVC Conference Meet
The boys track teams traveled to Seneca for the IVC Conference Track and Field Meet on April 23. Both 7th and 8th Grade Boys teams came away as Conference Champs.
Athletes that placed in the top three were:
o 7th Grade Conference Champion
o Phillip Larson - Pole Vault - School Record
2nd Place
o Emmett Easton - Shot Put
o 4x100 - Fabian Hernandez, Emmett Easton, Sean Bergin, and Logan Natyshok
o 4x200 - Nick Roehr, Kole Carpenter, Charlie Pfeifer, and Tanner Gullquist
o 4x400 - Ryland Clements, Nick Roehr, Charlie Pfeifer, and Fabian Hernandez
3rd Place
o Reese Fitzpatrick - Shot Put
o Emmett Easton - 100/Discus
o Logan Natyshok - 200
o Nick Roehr 110 Hurdles
o Tanner Gullquist - Long Jump
8th Grade Conference Champions
o Rowan Fitzpatick - High Jump
o Mason Garner - Long Jump
o Jordan Olson - Pole Vault
o 4x100 - Gavin Berger, Mason Hamilton, Julian Micetich, and Mason Garner
o 4x200 - Rowan Fitzpatrick, Zander Dodd, Colton Lemmons, and Eric Van Cleave
2nd Place
o Julian Micetich - 400/Shot Put/110 Hurdles
o Jordan Olson - 800
o Mason Garner - High Jump
o 4x400 team - Zander Dodd, Jordan Olson, Gavin Van Duyne, and Eric Van Cleave
3rd Place
o Mason Garner - 100
o Mason Hamilton - 110 Hurdles/Discus/Shot Put
In the Girls Meet
7th Grade Girls placed 2nd with 72 points
Top Three Finishers were:
o 1st Place/Conference Champions
o Maddie Castle - Hurdles
o Amelia Collins - Pole Vault
o ***Amelia Collins also set a new school record for pole vault at 5'6"**** 2nd Place
o 4x200 - Maddie McGrath, Liz Nadess, Amelia Collins, and Ella Endrst o 3rd Place
o Ella Wills - 200m
o Maddie Castle - 800m
o 4x400 - Riley Kuder, Faith Horkavy, Isabella Bartholomew, and Kaylee Hansen
8th Grade Girls finished in 3rd place with 82 points
1st place/Conference Champion
o Evelyn Wills - High Jump
o 4x100 - Evelyn Wills, Bridget Feeney, Keirsten Gabeheart, and Sydney Larson. 2nd Place
o Sydney Larson - Hurdles
o Aubrey Grunwald - Shot Put
CCMS Wins IESA Scholastic Bowl Regionals
The Scholastic Bowl Warriors won the IESA Regional tournament on April 27 by outscoring Peotone 170 to 135, defeating Wilmington 185 to 65, and winning the championship match over Braidwood 205 to 135.
Eighth graders Austin Harding and Jacob Cimino were both on fire during the night scoring 80 toss up points while Jaiden Leman wasn't far behind with 70 toss-up points. Xavier Baer and Scott Manering each added 20 toss-up points while Gio Bruno scored 10 points. Coach Munsterman and Coach Hitchcock are very proud of everyone, especially after starting the regular season with a 1-4 record but finishing the regular season with 6 straight wins. The Warriors look to continue their winning ways and travel to Homewood for the IESA Sectional Tournament on May 2.
E. HIGH SCHOOL REPORT
Principal Kenney reported:
Calendar of Events:
May 2 - 12 - AP Testing
May 2, 3 - AimsWeb Testing
May 3 - Art Club Trip to Starved Rock
May 4 - Early Dismissal
May 6 - Mental Health Fair - CCT
May 9 - Illinois Youth Survey Administration
May 10 - HS Band Concert
May 11 - HS Scholarship Night
May 12 - Chicken in the Shed and Graduation Practice
May 12 - HS Choral Concert
May 13 - Senior Breakfast and Rehearsal
May 15 - Graduation
May 28, 29 - Broadway Revue
Recognition:
• Congratulations to our inaugural Acclaimed Coalers! Congratulations to Joseph Albano, Ella Davy, Anabelle Ehman, Lauren Ferrari, Elijah Fritz, Tyler Jackson, Kaitlyn Jasper, Aidan Kostbade, Addyson Mellen, Courtney Meyer, Christian Micetich, Dylan O’Connor, Shaela O’Keefe, McKenna Patten, Connor Patterson, Madeline Smolik, and Molly Stiles. We had one Acclaimed Coaler Scholar, which represents a student with a high GPA and minimum 1400 on their SAT. Congratulations to Riley Dehler!
• We honored our newest organization at the National Music Honor Society. Congratulations to our first members. Congratulations to the 2022 inductees: Aidan Kostbade, Shaela O’Keefe, Kayla Connelly, Isabelle Kostbade, Heather Kroeger, Braiden Young, Stephen Byers, Melody Kinder, Mackenzie Messina, and Mason Natyshok.
• Congratulations to the 2022 prom court. The king and queen will be crowned on April 30th. Congratulations to Ashton Harvey, Colin Hart, Nolan Berger, Owen Christopher, Lauren Ferrari, Carly Ford, Mackenzie Collins, and Lynzie Norris.
• Congratulations to the following students for earning the April Director awards at GAVC. Congratulations to Madison Kapinus – Agriculture, Dalton Burgner – Building Trades, Christopher Collins – Computer Graphics Multimedia Designs, and Jacob Echevarria – Criminal Justice.
Month in Review:
April was a very busy month at CCHS!
• Students and staff have been planning for the 2022 Prom and Promfest. We have over 300 students prom tickets purchased for the April 30th prom celebration! Thank you to Allison Peterson and Mary Kay Sthay for all that they have done to make the process run smoothly. We look forward to a great night of dancing.
• Spring Week was an exciting week for the students and staff at CCHS. This week of dress-up and fun included the new Everything but a Backpack Day, Spirit Night Competitions, and CCT Family Fued. Thank you to Sarah Anderson and Allison Peterson for their work with Student Council to make this week a success!
• Cabaret Night at CCHS was a huge success. It was a sell-out crowd with 3 hours of entertainment. Thank you to Mrs. McDowell and the Footnotes for a fun community event! • AP practice testing wrapped up this week, with the actual AP exams starting on Monday, May 2nd.
• The Illinois Science Assessment was completed in April. All 5th, 8th, and 11th grade students complete this state assessment.
• PSAT/SAT Day was April 13th. All 9 - 11th grade students took the exam. Thank you to Erin Dransfeldt and Katie Thetard for successfully organizing the exam.
• On April 19th, CCHS held its first National Music Society Induction.
• On April 21st, CCHS held its first Acclaimed Coaler Ceremony.
Current Enrollment @ CCHS as of April 27th, 2022
9th Grade - 145
10th Grade - 137
11th Grade - 150
12th Grade - 161
Total = 593
Discipline Report from March 23 – April 27
Infraction Totals:
General Rule Violation 2
Attendance 1
Vaping material/Vaping 2
Fighting 1
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F. SPECIAL POPULATIONS REPORT
Director Krippel reported:
Consolidated District Plan:
Prior to each school year, each district is required to submit a “Consolidated District Plan” to the Illinois State Board of Education. Our plan for the 2022-2023 school year has been submitted to ISBE and is awaiting approval. The plan is available via the link below.
CDP22-23.pdf
Timely Meaningful Consultation:
As mandated by the Illinois State Board of Education, the district will be conducting a meeting on Wednesday, May 18 at 8 AM to fulfill its requirement for Timely and Meaningful Consultation. This meeting is open to all parents/guardians of homeschooled students with special needs. This meeting will include discussion of state funding, referred to as proportionate share, that could be available for special education students who are homeschooled and living within the district.
Talented and Gifted Plan (TAG):
The district’s TAG plan has not been updated since 2017 and therefore the TAG team is currently in the process of evaluating the effectiveness of the plan as well as the identification procedures. The TAG committee consists of the Director or Special Populations, principals from the Elementary School, Intermediate School and Middle School and the TAG teachers. The committee has met twice recently and plans to meet at least two more times before a draft of the plan will be presented to the Board at the May study session.
Special Populations Data:
| Coal City Schools IEP Data | |||||
| ECC | ES | IS | MS | HS | Diastrict |
| 144 | 48 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 340 |
| +7 since
April 1st | +1 since
April 1st | -3 since
April 1st | +5 since
April 1st | ||
| Coal City Schools 504 Data | |||||
| ECC | ES | IS | MS | HS | Total |
| 5 | 6 | 12 | 30 | 52 | 105 |
| +1 since April 1st | +3 since April 1st | +1 since April 1st | +2 since April 1st | +7 since April 1st | |
| Coaler Academy Data | ||||
| Full Time | Hybrid | Intervention | Total Students | Pending Referrals |
| 2 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Out of District Placements | ||||
| Elim | Morris HS (ELL) | Oswego SD308 | High Road | Total Students |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| Miscellaneous Student Data | |
| ELL | Total Students |
| 18 | 8 |
| Preschool for All Grant (PFA) | |
| Current Students | Open Spots |
| 58 | 2 |
| Overall Preschool Numbers | |||
| Current Students | IEP Openings | At-Risk Openings | Waitlist |
| 176/180 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
Full Time 1:1 Aide - HS PATH Program
Full Time Reading Specialist - CCIS
G. CURRICULUM REPORT
Director Elledge reported:
Professional Development
Our final early dismissal concentrated on finalizing curriculum and assessment work at the various grade levels and within the departments. It was a very productive semester as teachers had an opportunity to collaborate together.
Spring Testing
Standardized testing has concluded for the year. We should have preliminary results in June and then comprehensive and comparison results in late October.
Department News
The science materials for adoption are now available for review. Jennifer Rink and Kaitlyn Czernicki are the department leaders for science. They have worked very hard this year coordinating various pilot programs and review sessions to determine the best materials for adoption. Kindergarten is looking to adopt Mystery Science. Grades K-5 are looking to adopt Amplify and the upper grades are focusing on SAVVAS
Traci Fritz and Cindy Gerber are continuing their work with Joliet Junior College and implementing our Transitional English course. Jennifer Kenney and I have participated in the monthly sessions to help support their work. We appreciate all the hours that Traci and Cindy continue to invest to make this class for our students.
We will begin summer curriculum work on June 3rd at the high school. We hope to conclude work no later than June 23rd. All work is coordinated and supervised by our department leaders.
H. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Spencer reported:
1. Austin Markee a student at Olivet Nazarene University, will be completing his pre-student teaching experience with PE Teachers Brad Schmitt at the High School, and Mark Masters at the Middle School. During the 2022 – 2023 school year, Mr. Markee will conduct his observational hours 1st semester, and his student teaching in the 2nd semester.
2. At the April 6, 2022 Board meeting, the Board authorized the Superintendent to employ personnel as needed due to current candidate shortage. The following will be employed for the 2022 – 2023 school year, pending satisfactory completion of all state requirements:
Certified Staff
• Sarah Cyrkiel Math Teacher at the High School – Ms. Cyrkiel will replace Ms. Lyons who is retiring at the conclusion of the 21 – 22 school year.
• Tyler Schoonover – 1st Grade Teacher the Early Childhood Center – Mr. Schoonover will replace Ms. Naiden who resigned at the conclusion of the 21 - 22 school year.
• Kristen Strunga – Reading Specialist for the Early Childhood Center – Ms. Strunga will replace Ms. A. Aichele who is resigning at the conclusion of the 21 – 22 school year.
• Sarah Bell – Special Ed Teacher of the Transitions Program at the High School – Ms. Bell will replace Megan Henze who is resigning at the conclusion of the 21 – 22 school year.
Support Staff
• Michael Finn – Custodian full-time at the High School.
• Timothy Hensley – Maintenance full-time for the district. Mr. Hensley is replacing Matt Wisniewski, who resigned in April.
• Kristen Monbrum – Administrative Assistant for Human Resources – Mrs. Monbrum is replacing Amanda Herrera-Ford, who is resigning at the end of the 21 – 22 school year. Mrs. Monbrum will start Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Transfers
• Cristin Bormet – 5th Grade Teacher at the Intermediate School – Ms. Bormet is replacing Mallory Betken who is resigning at the end of the school year.
3. Middle School 8th Graders will attend a field trip to Six Flags on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
4. The Joint Committee, which is made up of 5 Administrators, 5 Certified Staff members have met 6 times and updated the District Evaluation Plan for Certified Staff.
5. Monthly student enrollment figures were available for review.
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 3 – 5th & 6th Grade Band Concert @ CCHS @ 7:00 p.m.
May 4 – Board Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.
May 4 – Early Dismissal
May 5 – 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert @ CCHS @ 7:00 p.m.
May 10 – High School Band Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
May 11 – High School Scholarship Night @ 7:00 p.m.
May 12 – High School Choral Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
May 15 – High School Graduation @ 2:00 p.m.
May 17 – 8th Grade Chorus Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
May 18 – 3rd Grade Concert @ CCHS @ 7:00 p.m.
May 19 – 5th Grade Concert @ CCHS @ 7:00 p.m.
May 27 – 8th Grade Promotion @ CCHS @ 7:00 p.m.
May 30 – Memorial Day – No School
June 1 – Board Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.
June 1 – Last Day of Student Attendance
June 2 – Teacher Institute – No Student Attendance
June 6 – Joint Annual Conference Registration Opens
I. GRUNDY AREA VOCATIONAL CENTER REPORT
Mr. Lander reported:
1. Director Copes reviewed the new GAVC Strategic Plan goals for implementation in FY23.
2. Senator Rezin included $100,000 for GAVC in the recently passed capital bill. These funds are to be used for capital projects. Mr. Copes is currently seeking more information on the funds and the timelines for expenditure.
3. Approved a motion to reject all paper bids. Director Copes reported that the annual paper bid only received one bidder, and the price nearly doubled from the previous year's bid. Participants in the paper bid have been communicated with and will be securing their own paper for FY23.
4. Approved Alyssa Dearth as Health Occupations Instructor as presented.
5. Approved Katherine Daggett as Building Technology Assistant as presented.
6. Approved the five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Grundy Area Vocational Center Education Association as presented.
J. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR REPORT
Athletic Director Dan Hutchings reported:
Calendar of Events:
May 6, 10, 11 & 13 Girls Soccer Regional: hosted by Reed-Custer High School May 11 @ Geneseo High School: Girls Track Sectiona
May 14, 2022, 9:00am Middle School Track Sectional Hosted by Watseka JHS May 16, 17, 18, & 21 @ Herscher High School: Softball Sectional Complex
(Regional Hosts: Beecher & Manteno)
May 17,18,19, & 21@ Joliet Catholic Academy Sectional: Baseball Sectional Complex (Reg. Hosts: Reed-Custer & Manteno
May 20 @ Plano High School: Boys Track Sectional
May 20 & 21 @ Ottawa High School: Boys Tennis Sectional
Recognition:
3 Sport Athlete Recognition: Tentatively set for May 24, 2022 @6:00pm
Senior Recognitions: Beginning to Recognize the Senior athletes at one of their last regular season home contests, weather permitting.
Athletic Physicals:
Morris Hospital will provide Athletic Physicals on June 16, 2022 from 8:00am-12:00pm at Coal City High School - cost $20.00
K. FIELD TRIPS
Grade/Group Destination Date Teacher Responsible HS Art Students Starved Rock May 3, 2022 Mark Fiske
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/ACTION ON THE FOURTH AMENDED DRESDEN POWER STATION REAL PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Dr. Bugg discussed the details of the Fourth Amended Dresden Power Station Real Property Tax Assessment Settlement Agreement. The taxing districts were able to come to a 5-year agreement with Dresden Nuclear Power Station and the school district will receive a $1.3 million dollar increase from the previous agreement. Dr. Bugg thanked the taxing districts, and Scott Humbard for their collaboration with getting this agreement in place. The Board of Education thanked Dr. Bugg for his tireless effort and dedication to getting this agreement in place.
Mr. Bianchetta moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to approve the Fourth Amended Dresden Power Station Real Property Tax Assessment Settlement Agreement, as presented, and direct counsel to present it to the Circuit Court of Grundy County for consideration and approval.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Robert Bianchetta, Quint Harmon, Mary Gill, Chuck Lander, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller
Nays:
Abstain: Shawn Hamilton
Motion: Carried.
B. DISCUSSION ON THE FY23 STRATEGIC PLAN MEETING
At the April 27 Board Study Session, the Board discussed the planning of the FY23 Strategic Plan Meeting. Mr. Spencer and the Board discussed who to invite and the structure of the meeting that is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Lori Grant from the Illinois Association of School Boards will facilitate the meeting. The Board will continue their discussions at future Board meetings until a Strategic Plan for FY23 has been prepared for Board action.
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SEIU LOCAL 73 AND THE CCCUEA/IEA/NEA TEACHER’S UNION
Christopher Spencer discussed the Memorandums of Understanding with the SEIU Local 73 and the CCCUEA/IEA/NEA Teacher’s Union. At the April 27 Board Study Session meeting the Board discussed the new COVID Administrative Leave Legislation and its impact on the district.
Mr. Hamilton moved and Mr. Bianchetta seconded to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the SEIU Local 73 as presented.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Shawn Hamilton, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion: Carried.
Mr. Lander moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the CCCUEA/IEA/NEA Teacher’s Union as presented.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Chuck Lander, Quint Harmon, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion: Carried.
NEW BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON AMENDED 6 – 12 STUDENT HANDBOOKS
The Board of Education Student Discipline Committee met with Board member Quint Harmon present to update the 6 -12 student handbook. Assistant Principals Rodney Monbrum and Corey Mikula were in attendance and presented the Board with the amendments to the 6 -12 student handbooks. Both gentlemen provided the Board with a summary of the meeting process that involved students, teacher, and parents. The Middle School hope to move to an electronic version in the future. The Board thanked Mr. Mikula, Mr. Monbrum, and Board member Quint Harmon for all their work into getting the student handbooks amended.
Mr. Harmon moved and Mrs. Gill seconded to approve the amended 6 -12 Student Handbooks as presented.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Quint Harmon, Mary Gill, Robert Bianchetta, Shawn Hamilton, Chuck Lander, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion:
B. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON END OF YEAR CALENDAR FOR FY22
Three (3) emergency days were used during the 2021 – 2022 school year (February 2nd, 3rd, and 17th). The last day of student attendance will now be Wednesday, June 1, 2022, and Teacher’s Institute Day on Thursday, June 2 2022.
Mr. Hamilton moved and Mr. Lander seconded to approve the following end of year calendar dates with Wednesday, June 1, 2022 being the last day of student attendance, and Thursday, June 2, 2022 as Teacher’s Institute Day.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Shawn Hamilton, Chuck Lander, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Quint Harmon, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion: Carried.
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SCHOOL SITE DONATION FROM GRUNDY COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF DIAMOND
A School Site Donation in the amount of $1,114.82 was received from Grundy County, and from the Village of Diamond in the amount of $3,452.40. Resolutions were prepared for acceptance of the school site donations.
Mrs. Gill moved and Mr. Bianchetta seconded to approve the resolutions accepting the School Site Donation in the amount of $1,114.82 from Grundy County, and $3,452.40 from the Village of Diamond, and to waive the reading of the resolutions.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Mary Gill, Robert Bianchetta, Shawn Hamilton, Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion: Carried.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION TO THE THEATER DEPARTMENT
As part of the online ticketing process the public has an option to make a donation. The donations received totaled $498.88. The money will be used to enhance the theater program for students.
Mr. Hamilton moved and Mrs. Gill seconded to accept the donation for the theater department from the public in the amount of $498.88.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Shawn Hamilton, Mary Gill, Robert Bianchetta, Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion: Carried.
E. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON APPROVAL OF THE ILLINOIS ePLAN: 2023 CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT PLAN
The Illinois State Board of Education has launched the Illinois ePlan, which will consolidate and streamline the federal grant application and management process. The first phase of the Illinois ePlan, the Consolidated District Plan, allowed the district to answer a set of planning questions to meet the requirements for Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, Title V and IDEA. CSBO Jason Smith and District Administrators Luke Krippel, and Tammy Elledge, along with staff and parents worked together to complete the plan.
The second phase of the IL ePlan, slated for fiscal year 2023, will launch an interactive dashboard to access information about grants easily on a single platform. The dashboard will interface with other ISBE data systems. The third phase of the Illinois ePlan, also slated for launch in fiscal year 2023, will combine the 12 individual grants into a single consolidated grant application package. The consolidated grant application will further reduce any data collection redundancies among the applications and allow for more efficient review and submission at the district level.
Mr. Hamilton moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to approve the 2023 Consolidated District Plan as presented.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Shawn Hamilton, Quint Harmon, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Chuck Lander, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion: Carried.
F. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON BIDS FOR SUMMER PROJECTS
CSBO Jason Smith discussed the bidding process and potential projects for summer 2022. The recommendation from administration was to reject the bid for the maintenance building renovation project and to rebid all projects based on architect recommendations of timeframes. There was only one bid received and based on the recommendation from the architects this bid will be rejected at this time.
Mr. Harmon moved and Mrs. Gill seconded to reject the bid received from Narvick Brothers for the maintenance building renovation project.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Quint Harmon, Mary Gill, Robert Bianchetta, Shawn Hamilton, Chuck Lander, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion: Carried.
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: MAY 25, 2022 @ 6:00 P.M. In Coal City CUSD #1 Administrative Center Boardroom
NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: JUNE 1, 2022 @ 6:00 P.M. In Coal City CUSD #1 Administrative Center Boardroom
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Lander moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 p.m. President Miller asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none considers the motion approved.
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