PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OPEN SESSION October 14, 2014 The Personnel Committee of Community Unit School District #7, Madison County, Edwardsville, Illinois, consisting of Monica Laurent, Paul Pitts, and Lelan Olsen met in person at 6:02 p.m. in open session at Woodland Elementary, 59 S. State Rte. 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025, on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Others present were: Jill Bertels, Board President; Jeff Miller, Board Member; Greg Roosevelt, Board Member; Ed Hightower, Superintendent; Lynda Andre, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction; Nancy Spina, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel; Dave Courtney, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations; Marion Brooks, Director of Special Education; Bill Miener, Director of Technology; Dennis Cramsey, Principal of Edwardsville High School; and Diane Walkenbach, Secretary to the Superintendent. Monica Laurent called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Roll Call: Laurent, Pitts, Olsen Paul Pitts moved and Lelan Olsen seconded the motion to adjourn to closed session to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body and to review and discuss closed session minutes from September 22, 2014. The meeting adjourned to closed session. The meeting reconvened to open session. Paul Pitts moved and Lelan Olsen seconded the motion to approve the revised personnel agenda as presented relating to the appointment, employment, compensation, dismissal or resignation of employees (see attached). Paul Pitts moved and Lelan Olsen seconded the motion to approve the minutes from the September 22, 2014 meeting. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Paul Pitts and seconded by Lelan Olsen. Hearing no other discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Personnel Chairperson
DATE: October 14, 2014 I. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Daniel Marshall; has been subbing as an 8 hour Evening Custodian at Edwardsville High School since September 15, 2014. When he is hired in the same position this above 2. Helen Forbes; has been subbing as a 2.5 hour Monitor at Woodland Elementary School since September 18, 2014. When she is hired in the same position this date 3. Vicki Sittner-Grosze; has been subbing as a 7.5 hour Instructional Assistant at Edwardsville High School since September 22, 2014. When she is hired in the same respect to the above 4. Dwight Sykes; has been subbing as a 6.5 hour School Safety Officer at Leclaire Elementary School since October 1, 2014. When he is hired in the same position this above 5. Steve Hawkins; has been subbing as a 7 hour Study Hall Monitor at Edwardsville High School since September 24, 2014. When he is hired in the same position this above 6. Jamie MacKenzie; has been subbing as a 2.5 hour Monitor at Leclaire Elementary School since September 30, 2014. When she is hired in the same position this date 7. Jamie MacKenzie; has been subbing as a.75 hour Monitor at Goshen Elementary School since September 30, 2014. When she is hired in the same position this date 8. Gina Johnson; has been subbing as a 2.25 hour Monitor at Glen Carbon Elementary School since September 29, 2014. When she is hired in the same position this date 9. Curran Gerstner; has been subbing as a 4 hour Extraordinary Care Assistant at Glen Carbon Elementary since September 30, 2014. When she is hired in the same respect to the above 10. Angelina Sanders; has been subbing as a 2 hour Monitor at Albert Cassens Elementary School since September 29, 2014. When she is hired in the same respect to the above
II. ACTION ITEMS A. It is recommended that the following probationary classified employee s employment be terminated: 1. Christopher Tucker; 8 hour Evening Custodian, Edwardsville High School; effective October 10, 2014. B. It is recommended that the following classified employees resignations be accepted 1. Latrisha Gardner; 2 hour Monitor, Albert Cassens Elementary School; effective September 26, 2014. 2. Nicholas Henderson; 6.5 hour School Safety Officer, Leclaire Elementary School; effective October 3, 2014. 3. Salena Shaw; 8 hour Evening Custodian, Leclaire Elementary School; effective October 1, 2014. 4. Erika Pohlman; 3.5 hour Program Assistant, Albert Cassens Elementary School; effective October 2, 2014. 5. Roberta Ayers; 7 hour Extraordinary Care Assistant, Liberty Middle School; 6. Kerri Eveans; 3 hour Monitor, Woodland Elementary School; effective October 17, 2014. 7. Kimberly Greenwood; 7 hour Program Assistant, Woodland Elementary School; C. It is recommended that the following classified employee s transfer be approved: 1. Lance Wellener; from 8 hour Roving Custodian, District to 8 hour Head Custodian, Administration Building; Step 6, $13.49 per hour including stipend; effective October 22, 2014. D. It is recommended that the following classified candidates be employed: 1. Daniel Marshall; 8 hour, Evening Custodian, Edwardsville High School; Step 1, $11.35 per hour including stipend; effective October 15, 2014. 2. Helen Forbes; 2.5 hour Monitor, Woodland Elementary School; Step 1, $8.80 per 3. Vicki Sittner-Grosze; 7.5 hour Instructional Assistant, Edwardsville High School; Step 2, degreed/certified, $10.90 per 4. Steve Hawkins; 7 hour Study Hall Monitor, Edwardsville High School; $12.20 per 5. Jamie MacKenzie; 2.5 hour Monitor, Leclaire Elementary School; Step 1, $8.80 per 6. Jamie MacKenzie;.75 hour Monitor, Goshen Elementary School; Step 1, $8.80 per
7. Dwight Sykes; 6.5 hour School Safety Officer, Leclaire Elementary School, Step 4, $13.80 per 8. Gina Johnson; 2.25 hour Monitor, Glen Carbon Elementary School; Step 1, $8.80 per 9. Curran Gerstner; 4 hour Extraordinary Care Assistant, Glen Carbon Elementary School; Step 2, non-degreed, $9.20 per 10. Angelina Sanders; 2 hour Monitor, Albert Cassens Elementary School; Step 1, $8.80 per E. It is recommended that the following certified employee s paid and unpaid leave be approved: 1. Lee Horan; Second Grade Teacher, Goshen Elementary School; Maternity/Child Care Leave beginning approximately March 24, 2015; and returning at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year. F. It is recommended that the following exempt employee s resignation be accepted: 1. Melissa Ehlen; 7 hour Kid Zone Site Coordinator, Leclaire Elementary School; 2. Alexandra Durham; 7 hour Kid Zone Site Coordinator, Glen Carbon Elementary School; effective October 31, 2014. G. It is recommended that the following exempt candidates be employed: 1. Alex Landry; 5.5 hour Kid Zone Site Counselor, District; $10.00 per hour; effective September 24, 2014. 2. Madison Abernathy; Lifeguard, District; $10.00 per hour; effective September 29, 2014 3. Sarah Raab; Lifeguard, District; $10.00 per hour; effective September 29, 2014. 4. Garrett Eilering; Lifeguard, District; $10.00 per hour; effective September 29, 2014. 5. Olivia Brandner; Lifeguard, District; $10.00 per hour; effective September 29, 2014. H. It is recommended that the following persons be approved for stipends and overloads as listed: 1. Rebecca Holle; Teaching 1 hour overload, Edwardsville High School; effective for the 2014-2015 school year. 2. Becki Heinen; Computer Club stipend, Lincoln Middle School; effective for the 2014-2015 school year. 3. Hope Blythe; Science Fair stipend, Lincoln Middle School; effective for the 2014-2015 school year. 4. David Wiant; Robotics Club stipend, Lincoln Middle School; effective for the 2014-2015 school year. 5. Matt Aken; Intermediate Math Club stipend, Albert Cassens Elementary School;
6. Bre Wiesehan; Intermediate Math Club stipend, Albert Cassens Elementary School; 7. Amelia Sinn; Intermediate Math Club stipend, Albert Cassens Elementary School; 8. Jasen Foster; Intermediate Math Club stipend, Worden Elementary School; 9. Wendy Adams; Intermediate Math Club stipend, Woodland Elementary School; 10. Katie McLeod; Intermediate Math Club stipend, Woodland Elementary School; 11. Josh Fark; Intermediate Math Club stipend, Woodland Elementary School; 12. Alicia Carrico; Intermediate Math Club stipend, Columbus Elementary School; I. It is recommended that the following persons be approved as substitute teachers for the 2014-2015 school year: Kathleen Allison Tauseef Alvi Mason Brinker Kevin Danaher Donna DeConcini Rachel Graumenz Jada Hogg Amber Hurd Cindy Holmes Sandy Lamar Genie Manterfield Kalendice Nwarache Douglas Pierard Joan Schuette Emily Wetter