October 2007 - Regular Meeting

REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
October 8, 2007
7:00 p.m.
SUMMARY



1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
“Caring, Courteous, and Careful” - Mr. Walker and students
3) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
4) Consent Agenda Items
Approve September 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve Payroll summary Report for September, 2007
Approve Payroll Liabilities Report for September, 2007
Approve September, 2007 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional September, 2007 Bills
Approve Current Bills for October, 2007
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of September 30, 2007
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of September 30, 2007
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of September 30, 2007
Approve Field Trips for SY07-08
Approve Fund Raisers for SY07-08
Approve Camps between October 2007 – March 2008
Approve national FFA Convention trip – October 23-27, 2007
5) Superintendent’s Report
a. Award
b. IASB Resolutions
c. Monthly Board Policy Review
d. Financial Analysis of Athletic Activities
e. Community Unit School District 140 Educational Foundation
6) Personnel Report
a. Action regarding the authorization to use Ron Eeten as a volunteer girl’s basketball coach at Eureka High School.
b. Action regarding the authorization to use Greg Golden as a volunteer wrestling coach at Eureka High School.
c. Action regarding the authorization to use Kandice Reeves as a volunteer swimming coach at Eureka High School.
d. Action regarding the authorization to use Chris Wakid as a volunteer wrestling coach at Eureka High School.
7) Approval of FY07 Audit Report
8) Conducted Public Hearing to Waive Administrative Cost Provision and Approve Resolution
9) Presentation of 2007 School Report Cards
10) Approval of Revision to the District Language Arts Curriculum Guide.
11) Approval of Easement with AmerenCilco
12) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
13) Information items were shared
14) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:

a. Discussion of September 10, 2007 lawfully closed meeting minutes, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21)]

b. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057.]
15) Resume to Open Session
16) Consent Agenda Items
Approve September 10, 2007 closed session minutes to remain on closed status.
Approve the authorization to use Glen Miller as a volunteer wrestling coach at Eureka High School.
Approve the authorization to use Phil Miller as a volunteer wrestling coach at Eureka High School.
17) Adjournment.



1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by President Teri Ehrenhardt at the Eureka High School Library. The following members responded to roll: Mr. Chad Leman, Mr. Ed Leman, Mr. Ken Pyles, Dr. Debora Van Hoorn and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Kurt Blunier arrived at 7:08 p.m. Chris Miller arrived at 7:55 p.m. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Manos, Building Principals and other interested citizens.

2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT

“Caring, Courteous, and Careful” – Mr. Walker and students

3) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.

4) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Ed Leman to approve the following items:

Consent Agenda Items
Approve September 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve Payroll summary Report for September, 2007
Approve Payroll Liabilities Report for September, 2007
Approve September, 2007 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional September, 2007 Bills
Approve Current Bills for October, 2007
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of September 30, 2007
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of September 30, 2007
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of September 30, 2007
Approve Field Trips for SY07-08
Approve Fund Raisers for SY07-08
Approve Camps between October 2007 – March 2008
Approve national FFA Convention trip – October 23-27, 2007

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Van Hoorn, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

5) Superintendent Crump reported on the following items:

a. Award

Teri Ehrenhardt has received the designation of “Master Status Maintained” and will recieve the reward during the IASB Central IL Valley Division Fall Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, October 17, 2007

b. IASB Resolutions

The Report to the Membership for the IASB 2007 Delegate Assembly Meeting was shared. Chris Miller is our IASB Delegate for the assembly meeting.

c. Monthly Board Policy Review

Board policies 405.04 through 410.04 were reviewed.

d. Financial Analysis of Athletic Activities

A financial analysis of the athletic activities for the past six years SY01-02 through SY06-07 was reviewed. This information will be shared with the Citizen’s Advisory Council at their next meeting.

e. Community Unit School District 140 Educational Foundation

A report from the Educational Foundation meeting on October 4, 2007 was shared.

6) Personnel Report

A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Pyles to approve the following personnel items by consent agenda.

a. Action regarding the authorization to use Ron Eeten as a volunteer girl’s basketball coach at Eureka High School.
b. Action regarding the authorization to use Greg Golden as a volunteer wrestling coach at Eureka High School.
c. Action regarding the authorization to use Kandice Reeves as a volunteer swimming coach at Eureka High School.
d. Action regarding the authorization to use Chris Wakid as a volunteer wrestling coach at Eureka High School.

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

7) Approval of FY07 Audit Report

Mr. Tim Custis, auditor from Gorenz and Associates, Ltd. presented the FY07 Audit Report as of June 30, 2007. A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Blunier to approve the FY07 Audit Report as of June 30, 2007. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

8) Conducted Public Hearing to Waive Administrative Cost Provision and Approve Resolution

A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles to open the hearing. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Van Hoorn to close the hearing. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Blunier to approve the resolution. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

9) The 2007 School Report Cards was reviewed by Mr. Babbs, Dr. Manos and Dr. Crump.

10) Approval of Revision to the District Language Arts Curriculum Guide.

A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Miller to approve the revision to the District Language Arts Curriculum Guide. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

11) Approval of Easement with AmerenCilco.

A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Pyles to approve an Easement with AmerenCilco at Eureka Middle School. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried

12) Recognition was given to the Administrators’ Reports

13) Information items were reviewed.

14) At 8:45 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Miller that the meeting go into Closed Session for the discussion of:

a. Discussion of September 10, 2007 lawfully closed meeting minutes, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21)]

b. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057.]

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

15) At 10:08 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Miller, to resume the Open Meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

16) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Miller to approve the following items by consent agenda:

a. Approve September 10, 2007 Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2)©(21).

b. Approve the authorization to use Glen Miller as a volunteer wrestling coach at Eureka High School.

c. Approve the authorization to use Phil Miller as a volunteer wrestling coach at Eureka High School.

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.



17) At 10:22 p.m., a motion was made by Leman, seconded by Miller to adjourn the meeting.

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned






President

Secretary

September 2007 - Regular Meeting

REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140

Administrative Pre-K Center
109 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530

September 10, 2007
7:00 p.m.

SUMMARY
1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) Conducted Hearing on the 2007-2008 Budget
3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
4) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
5) Consent Agenda Items
Approve August 13, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve Extra-Curricular Board Committee Report of August 20, 2007
Approve August, 2007 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional August, 2007 Bills
Approve Current Bills for September, 2007
Approve Special Payroll Summary Report for August17, 2007
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of August 31, 2007
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of August 31, 2007
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of August 31, 2007
Approve 2007-08 Application for Recognition of Congerville Elementary School
Approve 2007-08 Application for Recognition of Goodfield Elementary School
Approve 2007-08 Application for Recognition of Davenport Elementary School
Approve 2007-08 Application for Recognition of Eureka Middle School
Approve 2007-08 Application for Recognition of Eureka High School
Approve Committee Membership for Complaints for SY07-08 regarding textbook and
curriculum materials as per Board Policy No. 645.15
6) Superintendent’s Report
a. Analysis of Enrollment
b. Monthly Board Policy Review
c. Analysis of advance degree work by our Certified Staff during the past twelve months(September 2006 through August 2007).
7) Personnel Report
a. Action regarding the resignation of Angie Handrich as dance team sponsor at Eureka Middle School effective August 2007.
b. Action regarding the employment of Deborah Marlett as a bus monitor flexible hours for SY07-08.
c. Action regarding the employment of Kerstan Plattner as an part-time ECE teacher aide for SY07-08.
d. Action regarding the employment of Julie Rayburn as a half-day kindergarten teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY07-08.
e. Action regarding the employment of David Steinbeck as assistant boys basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
f. Action regarding the employment of Janice Yoder as a dance team sponsor at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
8) Approval of Citizen Advisory Council Members
9) Adoption of the 2007-2008 Budget
10) Recognition was given to the Administrators’ Reports
11) Information items were discussed.
12) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of August 13, 2007 lawfully closed meeting minutes, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21)]
b. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057.]
13) Resume to Open Session
14) Approve July 9, 2007 closed session minutes to remain on closed status.
15) Adjournment.
1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by President Teri Ehrenhardt at the Eureka High School Library. The following members responded to roll: Mr. Kurt Blunier, Mr. Ed Leman, Mr. Chris Miller, Mr. Ken Pyles and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Chad Leman arrived at 7:05 p.m. Debra Van Hoorn was absent. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Manos, Building Principals and other interested citizens.
2) Conduct Hearing on the 2007-2008 Budget
A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Miller to enter into the budget hearing. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
Proposed revenue and expenses for the 2007-2008 school year were reviewed.
A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Chad Leman to close the budget hearing. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
There was no Academic Spotlight.
4) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation. Sara Kaufman discussed issues regarding NCLB and the IEA.
5) A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Ed Leman to approve the following items:
Consent Agenda Items
Approve August 13, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve Extra-Curricular Board Committee Report of August 20, 2007
Approve August, 2007 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional August, 2007 Bills
Approve Current Bills for September, 2007
Approve Special Payroll Summary Report for August17, 2007
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of August 31, 2007
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of August 31, 2007
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of August 31, 2007
Approve 2007-08 Application for Recognition of Congerville Elementary School
Approve 2007-08 Application for Recognition of Goodfield Elementary School
Approve 2007-08 Application for Recognition of Davenport Elementary School
Approve 2007-08 Application for Recognition of Eureka Middle School
Approve 2007-08 Application for Recognition of Eureka High School
Approve Committee Membership for Complaints for SY07-08 regarding textbook and curriculum materials as per Board Policy No. 645.15
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
6) Superintendent Crump reported on the following items:
a. Reviewed the Sixth Day enrollment report of August 24, 2007. Total District enrollment is 1,639.
b. Board policies 400.00 through 405.03 were reviewed.
c. Analysis of advance degree work by our Certified Staff during the past twelve months (September 2006-August 2007)
• Number of staff who moved across the salary schedule based upon additional college hours: 17 – compared to 14 last year.
• Number of staff who earned Masters Degree: 1 – compared to 3 last year.
• Number of staff who have a Masters Degree including those who have additional hours past Master Degree: 71 (represents 63% of staff excluding administrators).
7) Personnel Report
A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Ed Leman to approve the following personnel items by consent agenda.
a. Action regarding the resignation of Angie Handrich as dance team sponsor at Eureka Middle School effective August 2007.
b. Action regarding the employment of Deborah Marlett as a bus monitor flexible hours for SY07-08.
c. Action regarding the employment of Kerstan Plattner as an part-time ECE teacher aide for SY07-08.
d. Action regarding the employment of Julie Rayburn as a half-day kindergarten teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY07-08.
e. Action regarding the employment of David Steinbeck as assistant boys basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
f. Action regarding the employment of Janice Yoder as a dance team sponsor at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
8) Approve Citizen Advisory Council Members
A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Miller to approve Phil Bachman as a replacement for Julie Elzanati for a three year term Sept 2007 – March 2010.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
9) Adoption of the 2007-2008 Budget
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Chad Leman to adopt the 2007-2008 Budget. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
10) Recognition was given to the Administrators’ Reports
11) Information items were reviewed.
12) At 8:10 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Miller that the meeting go into Closed Session for the discussion of:
a. Discussion of August 13, 2007 lawfully closed meeting minutes, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21)]
b. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057.]
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
13) At 9:13 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles, to resume the Open Meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
14) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Miller to appove the following items by consent agenda:
a. Approve August 13, 2007 Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2)©(21).
b. Memorandum of understanding between the CEGEA and Board of Education on extra-curricular salaries at Eureka Middle School.
c. Approve FMLA request from Charlene Smith retroactive back to June 27, 2007.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
15) At 9:40 p.m., a motion was made by Leman, seconded by Blunier to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned

President Secretary

August 2007 - Regular Meeting

REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140

Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530

August 13, 2007
7:00 p.m.

SUMMARY
1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
3) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
4) Consent Agenda Items
Approve July 9, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve July 28, 2007 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve Board Policy Committee Report – August 3, 2007
Approve Buildings and Grounds Committee Report – August 10, 2007
Approve Current Bills for July, 2007
Approve Payroll Summary Report for July 13, 2007
Approve Treasurer’s Report for June 30, 2007
Approve July, 2007 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional July, 2007 Bills
Approve Current Bills for August, 2007
Approve Payroll Summary Report for August, 2007
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2007
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of July 31, 2007
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of July 31, 2007
Approve Textbook Adoption on Second Reading for Eureka High School
5) Superintendent's Report
a. Kindergarten Enrollment as of August 10, 2007
b. Progress Report on Construction Projects as of August 1, 2007
c. Monthly Board Policy Review
d. District 140 Administrative Procedures and Forms On-Line
6) Personnel Report
a. Action regarding the employment of Andrew Blackmer as substitute bus driver for SY07-08.
b. Action regarding the resignation of James Bricker as physical education teacher at Congerville/Goodfield Elementary Schools effective immediately.
c. Action regarding the employment of Holly Kirby as the full time sponsor of CAPTAINS at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
d. Action regarding the employment of Matthew Hewitt as an additional half time contract to be full time first grade teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY07-08.
e. Action regarding the employment of Jennifer Micheletti as a teacher aide at Goodfield Elementary School for SY07-08.
f. Action regarding the employment of Joe Miller as assistant baseball coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
g. Action regarding the employment of Madelon Newsom as a special education teacher at Eureka High School for first semester of SY07-08.
h. Action regarding the resignation of Tracy Overholt as an ECE teacher aide effective immediately.
i. Action regarding the employment of Kandice Reeves as special education teacher at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
j. Action regarding the employment of Kandice Reeves as assistant girls track coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
k. Action regarding the employment of Karie Rieke as sophomore class sponsor at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
l. Action regarding the employment of Sherry Silverthorn as a lunchroom-recess monitor at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
m. Action regarding the resignation of Shannon Stadnik as co-sponsor of CAPTAINS at Eureka High School effective immediately.
n. Action regarding the employment of Cami Williams increased contract to half time as a special education teacher at Congerville Elementary School for SY07-08.
o. Action regarding the employment of Adam Zehr as assistant girls’ basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
p. Action regarding the employment of Dr. Mary Ann Manos as assistant superintendent
SY07-08.
7) Approve Handbooks for SY07-08
8) Review CAC Objectives for SY07-08
9) Approve Parking Lot Expansion on West Side of Eureka High School
10) Approve Tentative Budget for SY07-08 on First Reading
11) Recognition was given to the Principals’ Reports.
12) Information items were discussed.
13) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of:
a. Discussion of (July 9, 2007) lawfully closed meeting minutes, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21)
b. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057.]
c. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular District has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11)
14) Resume to Open Session
15) Approve July 9, 2007 closed session minutes to remain on closed status.
16) Approve additional personnel.
17) Approve use of volunteers.
18) Adjournment.
1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by President Teri Ehrenhardt at the Eureka High School Library. The following members responded to roll: Mr. Kurt Blunier, Mr. Chad Leman, Mr. Ed Leman, Mr. Chris Miller, Mr. Ken Pyles, Dr. Debora Van Hoorn and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Manos, Building Principals and other interested citizens.
2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
There was no Academic Spotlight.
3) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
4) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Miller to approve the following items:
Consent Agenda Items
Approve July 9, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve July 28, 2007 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve Board Policy Committee Report – August 3, 2007
Approve Buildings and Grounds Committee Report – August 10, 2007
Approve Current Bills for July, 2007
Approve Payroll Summary Report for July 13, 2007
Approve Treasurer’s Report for June 30, 2007
Approve July, 2007 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional July, 2007 Bills
Approve Current Bills for August, 2007
Approve Payroll Summary Report for August, 2007
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2007
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of July 31, 2007
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of July 31, 2007
Approve Textbook Adoption on Second Reading for Eureka High School
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
5) Superintendent Crump reported on the following items:
a. Kindergarten Enrollment as of August 10, 2007
b. Progress Report on Construction Projects as of August 10, 2007
c. Monthly Board Policy Review
Board policies 315.11 through 350.01 were reviewed.
d. District 140 Administrative Procedures and Forms On Line
6) Personnel Report
A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Miller to approve the following personnel items by consent agenda.
a. Action regarding the employment of Andrew Blackmer as substitute bus driver for SY07-08.
b. Action regarding the resignation of James Bricker as physical education teacher at Congerville/Goodfield Elementary Schools effective immediately.
c. Action regarding the employment of Holly Kirby as the full time sponsor of CAPTAINS at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
d. Action regarding the employment of Matthew Hewitt as an additional half time contract to be full time first grade teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY07-08.
e. Action regarding the employment of Jennifer Micheletti as a teacher aide at Goodfield Elementary School for SY07-08.
f. Action regarding the employment of Joe Miller as assistant baseball coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
g. Action regarding the employment of Madelon Newsom as a special education teacher at Eureka High School for first semester of SY07-08.
h. Action regarding the resignation of Tracy Overholt as an ECE teacher aide effective immediately.
i. Action regarding the employment of Kandice Reeves as special education teacher at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
j. Action regarding the employment of Kandice Reeves as assistant girls track coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
k. Action regarding the employment of Karie Rieke as sophomore class sponsor at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
l. Action regarding the employment of Sherry Silverthorn as a lunchroom-recess monitor at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
m. Action regarding the resignation of Shannon Stadnik as co-sponsor of CAPTAINS at Eureka High School effective immediately.
n. Action regarding the employment of Cami Williams increased contract to half time as a special education teacher at Congerville Elementary School for SY07-08.
o. Action regarding the employment of Adam Zehr as assistant girls’ basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Miller to approve the following personnel item.
r. Action regarding the employment of Dr. Mary Ann Manos as assistant superintendent for SY07-08.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Ed Leman, Miller, Van Hoorn, Ehrenhardt. Nay: Pyles. Present: Chad Leman. Motion Carried.
7) Approve Handbooks for SY07-08
A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Chad Leman to approve handbooks for SY07-08.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
8) Review CAC Objectives for SY07-08
9) Approve Parking Lot Expansion on West Side of Eureka High School
A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman to approve parking lot expansion on west side of Eureka High School: Contractor: Stark Excavating Inc. - $71,912.50 less credits of $3,400.00.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
10) Approve Tentative Budget for SY07-08 on First Reading
A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Miller to approve tentative budget on first reading as per the attached.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
11) Recognition was given to the Principals’ Reports.
12) Information items were discussed.
13) At 8:15 p.m., a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Ed Leman to move to closed session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of (July 9, 2007) lawfully closed meeting minutes, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21)]
b. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057.]
c. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular District has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11)]
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
14) At 8:56 p.m., a motion was made by Blunier, seconded by Pyles, to resume the Open Session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
15) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Miller, to approve the following items by consent agenda:
a. Action regarding the (July 9, 2007) Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2)(c)(21).
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van
Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Motion Carried.
16) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Van Hoorn, to approve the following personnel items.
a. Action regarding the employment of Kate O’Donnell as co-musical director at EHS for SY07-08.
b. Action regarding the employment of Jodi Gordon as co-musical director at EHS for SY07-08.
c. Action regarding the employment of Patrick Lafferty as physical education teacher at Congerville and Goodfield for SY07-08.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
17) A motion was made by Blunier, seconded by Miller to approve the authority to use the following volunteers for SY07-08: Peg Sprague – volunteer girls swim coach; Matthew Hewitt – volunteer football coach; John Marcoline – volunteer football coach; Brandon Heider – volunteer cross country coach; Jason Bachman – volunteer football coach; Andy Craig – volunteer football coach; Andy Swenson – volunteer football coach.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Motion Carried.
18) At 9:17 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Miller, to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned.
President
Secretary

July 2007 - Regular Meeting

REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Administrative Pre-K Center
109 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
July 9, 2007
7:00 p.m.
SUMMARY

1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) A motion was entertained to adjourn the June 25, 2007 School Board meeting.
3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
4) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
5) Consent Agenda Items
Approve June 11, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve June 25, 2007 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve Building and Grounds Committee Report, June 18, 2007
Approve Certified Negotiations Committee Report, June 21, 2007
Approve June, 2007 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional June, 2007 Bills
Approve Additional Payroll Summary Report for June 16, 2007
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of June 30, 2007
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of June 30, 2007
Approve textbook adoption of five textbooks for Eureka High School on Second Reading
Approve Marching Band Camp for July 30 – August 3, 2007
6) Superintendent's Report
a. Fall Registration for 2007-2008
b. Welcome Back Luncheon
c. Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
d. Monthly Board Policy Review
e. Auction of Obsolete Equipment August 4, 2007
7) Personnel Report
a. Action regarding the request for a family medical leave for Lindsay Arndt beginning September 30, 2007.
b. Action regarding the employment of Andrew Blackmer as High School Agriculture instructor for SY07-08 pending teacher certification.
c. Action regarding the resignation from Krista Boston effective July 5, 2007.
d. Action regarding the employment of Lena Dohner as assistant volleyball coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
e. Action regarding the employment of David Eastman as head custodian/maintenance at Eureka Middle School effective July 11, 2007.
f. Action regarding the resignation of Hannah (Hettel) Eucker as a special education teacher effective June 25, 2007.
g. Action regarding the resignation of Gail Leman as lunchroom monitor at Eureka Middle School effective June 26, 2007.
h. Action regarding the employment of Dennis Garey as sub bus driver for SY07-08.
i. Action regarding the employment of Harold Spence as an AM & PM bus driver for SY07-08.
j. Action regarding the resignation of Mark Wertz as of July 11, 2007.
k. Action regarding the employment of Denise Yonker as Eureka High School assistant marching band director for SY07-08.

l. Action regarding the employment of Andrew Blackmer as FFA sponsor at Eureka for SY07-08.
m. Action regarding the employment of Jason Bachman as FFA sponsor at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
8) Approve Eureka High School Textbook Adoption on First Reading
9) Recognition was given to the Principals’ Reports.
10) Information items were discussed.
11) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of:
a. Discussion of (June 11, 2007 and June 25, 2007) lawfully closed meeting minutes, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21)
b. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057.]
12) Resume to Open Session
13) Take Any Necessary Action Following Closed Session.
14) Adjournment.


1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by President Teri Ehrenhardt at the Administrative Pre-K Center. The following members responded to roll: Mr. Kurt Blunier, Mr. Chad Leman, Mr. Ed Leman, Mr. Chris Miller, Mr. Ken Pyles, Dr. Debora Van Hoorn and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Also present was Superintendent Crump; Building Principals and other interested citizens.

2) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Ed Leman to adjourn the June 25, 2007 School Board Meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT

There was no Academic Spotlight.

4) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.

5) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman to approve the following items:

Consent Agenda Items
Approve June 11, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve June 25, 2007 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve Building and Grounds Committee Report, June 18, 2007
Approve Certified Negotiations Committee Report, June 21, 2007
Approve June, 2007 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional June, 2007 Bills
Approve Additional Payroll Summary Report for June 16, 2007
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of June 30, 2007
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of June 30, 2007
Approve textbook adoption of five textbooks for Eureka High School on Second Reading
Approve marching band camp for July 30 – August 3, 2007



Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

6) Superintendent Crump reported on the following items:

a. Fall Registration for 2007-2008

An outline of the registration schedule for this fall was shared. We are continuing an evening registration because it has been convenient for working parents.

b. Welcome Back Luncheon

A draft of the agenda for the opening day institute was shared.

c. Review of Closed Meeting Minutes

A motion was made by Blunier, seconded by Pyles to adopt keep all closed meeting minutes on closed status. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

d. Monthly Board Policy Review

Board policies 315.11 through 350.01 were reviewed.

e. Auction of Obsolete Equipment – August 4, 2007

A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Blunier to declare the listed equipment as obsolete. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

7) Personnel Report

A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman to approve the following personnel items by consent agenda.

a. Action regarding the request for a family medical leave for Lindsay Arndt beginning September 30, 2007.
b. Action regarding the employment of Andrew Blackmer as High School Agriculture instructor for SY07-08 pending teacher certification.
c. Action regarding the resignation from Krista Boston effective July 5, 2007.
d. Action regarding the employment of Lena Dohner as assistant volleyball coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
e. Action regarding the employment of David Eastman as head custodian/maintenance at Eureka Middle School effective July 11, 2007.
f. Action regarding the resignation of Hannah (Hettel) Eucker as a special education teacher effective June 25, 2007.
g. Action regarding the resignation of Gail Leman as lunchroom monitor at Eureka Middle School effective June 26, 2007.
h. Action regarding the employment of Dennis Garey as sub bus driver for SY07-08.
i. Action regarding the employment of Harold Spence as an AM & PM bus driver for SY07-08.
j. Action regarding the resignation of Mark Wertz as of July 11, 2007.
k. Action regarding the employment of Denise Yonker as Eureka High School assistant marching band director for SY07-08.

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman to approve the following personnel item by consent agenda.

l. Action regarding the employment of Andrew Blackmer as FFA sponsor at Eureka for
SY07-08.

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Blunier to approve the following personnel item by consent agenda.

m. Action regarding the employment of Jason Bachman as FFA sponsor at Eureka High
School for SY07-08.

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, and
Ehrenhardt. Nay: Pyles, Van Hoorn. Motion Carried.

8) Approve Textbook Adoption on First Reading

A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Van Hoorn to approve a proposal from Mr. Wherley for the adoption of an English textbook for next school year on first reading.

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

9) Recognition was given to the Principals’ Reports.

10) Information items were reviewed.

11) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Ed Leman to move to closed session for the purpose of discussion of:

a. Discussion of (June 11, 2007 and June 25, 2007) lawfully closed meeting minutes, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21)]

b. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057.]

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

12) At 11:33 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Van Hoorn, to resume the Open Session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

13) A motion was made by Ken Pyles, seconded by Ed Leman to approve the following items by consent agenda:

a. Action regarding the (June 11, 2007 and June 25, 2007) Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2)(c)(21).

b. Action regarding the employment of Debra Zook as a teacher aide at Davenport Elementary School.

c. Action regarding the employment of Kari Marino as Color Guard Sponsor.

d. Action regarding a 3% salary increase for six administrators for SY07-08 and will pay the full TRS for Matt Gordon.


Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Motion Carried.

14) At 11:40 p.m., a motion was made by Ken Pyles, seconded by Ed Leman to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned.

President

Secretary

June 2007 - Regular Meeting

REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Administrative Pre-K Center
109 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
June 11, 2007
7:00 p.m.
SUMMARY

1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
3) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
4) Consent Agenda Items
Approve May 14, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve May 14, 2007 Reorganization Meeting Minutes
Approve May 21, 2007 Special Meeting Minutes
Building and Grounds Committee Report, June 1, 2007
Certified Negotiations Committee Report, June 6, 2007
Wellness Committee Report, May 30, 2007
Approve May, 2007 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional May, 2007 Bills
Approve Current Bills for June, 2007
Approve Payroll Summary Report for June, 2007
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2007
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of May 31, 2007
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of May 31, 2007
Approve annual IASB Dues for SY07-08
· Increase of $140.00
Approve Prevailing Wage Ordinance for SY07-08
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Prevailing Wage
Approve List of Prevailing Wage Rates
Approve Letter to request to print Wage Ordinance in the Woodford County Journal
Approve Student Insurance Carrier for SY07-08 – Markel Insurance Company
Approve agreement with Eureka Community Hospital to provide School Health Services to the school district for SY07-08. (There has not been an increase for two years; for next year the increase will be $1,638.00 – a 5.4% increase.)
Approve Transportation Fees for Trips
5) Superintendent's Report
a. Internal Improvement-Review Reports
b. Monthly Board Policy Review
c. Adoption of the 2007-08 Budget Calendar
d. Progress Report on Assistant Superintendent Search
6) Personnel Report
a. Action regarding the employment of Lena Dohner as a part time seventh grade Language Arts teacher at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
b. Action regarding the employment of Lena Dohner as a Head Girls’ Volleyball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
c. Action regarding the employment of Beau Doty as an assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
d. Action regarding the employment of Stephanie Drane as Student Council Sponsor at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
e. Action regarding the resignation from Jesse Faber effective at the end of SY06-07.
f. Action regarding the resignation from Larry Garrison as a full-time a.m.-p.m. bus driver effective May 25, 2007.
g. Action regarding the employment of Jerrod Gross as an assistant Football Coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
h. Action regarding the employment of Angie Handrich as Dance Team Sponsor at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
i. Action regarding the employment of Amanda Hasty as assistant Cheerleading Coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
j. Action regarding the employment of Tracy Heffren as an assistant Volleyball Coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
k. Action regarding the employment of Abbie Heinold as assistant Girls’ Volleyball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
l. Action regarding the employment of Matt Hewitt as a part-time teacher for half day kindergarten at Davenport Elementary School for SY07-08.
m. Action regarding the resignation from Brian Hoelscher effective at the end of SY06-07.
n. Action regarding maternity leave request from Molly Kosbab from September 3, 2007 through October 29, 2007.
o. Action regarding the employment of Terri Kuebler as Family and Consumer Science and STCP instructor at Eureka High School for SY07-08 pending proper teacher certification.
p. Action regarding the employment of Lynda Long as half-time early childhood education teacher for SY07-08.
q. Action regarding the employment of Dustin Roth as Seventh Grade Social Studies teacher at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
r. Action regarding the employment of Dustin Roth as Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
s. Action regarding the resignation from Bill Willet as a full-time a.m.-p.m. bus driver effective May 31, 2007.
t. Action regarding the family medical leave request from Carmela Willitz for a six week maternity leave – August 15, 2007 – October 1, 2007.
u. Action regarding the employment of Rebekah Zehr as Sixth Grade Language Arts teacher at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.

7) Board of Education Committee Assignment – June 11, 2007 – June 9, 2008
8) Approve Textbook Adoption on First Reading
9) Approve Citizen’s Advisory Council Members for a Three-Year Term
10) Approve Bread, Dairy and Tire Bids for SY07-08
11) Approve Summer Construction Projects
12) Approve the Sale of House – 305 South Hilldale, Eureka, Illinois
13) Recognition was given to the Principals’ Reports.
14) Information items were discussed.
15) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:

a. Discussion of (May 14, 2007 and May 21, 2007) lawfully closed meeting minutes, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21)]

b. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057.]

16) Resume to Open Session

17) Action regarding the May 14, 2007 and May 21, 2007 Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2)(c)(21) and approve resignation from Curt Whisker as Sophomore Class Sponsor for SY07-08 effective immediately.

18) Adjournment.

1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Teri Ehrenhardt at the Administrative Pre-K Center. The following members responded to roll: Mr. Kurt Blunier, Mr. Chad Leman, Mr. Chris Miller, Mr. Ken Pyles, Dr. Debora Van Hoorn and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Mr. Ed Leman was absent. Also present was Superintendent Crump; Building Principals and other interested citizens. Ed Leman arrived at 7:47 p.m. Dr. Debora Van Hoorn left the meeting at 10:25 p.m.

2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT

There was no Academic Spotlight.

3) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.

4) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Miller to approve the following items:

Consent Agenda Items
Approve May 14, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve May 14, 2007 Reorganization Meeting Minutes
Approve May 21, 2007 Special Meeting Minutes
Building and Grounds Committee Report, June 1, 2007
Certified Negotiations Committee Report, June 6, 2007
Wellness Committee Report, May 30, 2007
Approve May, 2007 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional May, 2007 Bills
Approve Current Bills for June, 2007
Approve Payroll Summary Report for June, 2007
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2007
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of May 31, 2007
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of May 31, 2007
Approve annual IASB Dues for SY07-08
· Increase of $140.00
Approve Prevailing Wage Ordinance for SY07-08
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Prevailing Wage
Approve List of Prevailing Wage Rates
Approve Letter to request to print Wage Ordinance in the Woodford County Journal
Approve Student Insurance Carrier for SY07-08 – Markel Insurance Company
Approve agreement with Eureka Community Hospital to provide School Health Services to the school district for SY07-08. (There has not been an increase for two years; for next year the increase will be $1,638.00 – a 5.4% increase.)
Approve Transportation Fees for Trips

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

5) Superintendent Crump reported on the following items:

a. Internal Improvement-Review Reports

Each year the buildings form an Internal Review Team and discuss three major areas.

· Teaching and Learning
· Student Learning, Progress and Achievement
· The School as a Learning Community

This internal review process is part of the quality review that is required by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Reflective observations and questions will be discussed during the next few months by each building and the results will be part of the School Improvement Plan for the following school year.

Dr. Randy K. Crump attended each building’s exit conference which occurred on Thursday, April 5, 2007.

The principals were available to answer any questions regarding these reports during the meeting.

b. Monthly Board Policy Review

Board policies 300.00 through 315.05 were reviewed.

c. Adoption of the 2007-08 Budget Calendar

The tentative budget for SY07-08 will be presented during the Monday, August 13, 2007 Board Meeting. According to the Illinois School Code, the budget will need to be on display in our office for thirty (30) days prior to the board adopting the final budget. All public school budgets must be approved by September 30th of each year.

It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the budget calendar outlined below:

Thursday, August 9, 2007 - Local ad appears in the Woodford County Journal regarding thirty days notice of budget on display. (Because of the calendar, the tentative budget will be on display before it is approved by the board. However, legally the board is not required to approve the tentative budget, only the final budget. Changes can be made to the tentative budget prior to the final adoption.)

Monday, August 13, 2007 - Board approves Tentative Budget for SY07-08.

Thursday, August 9, 2007 through Monday, September 10, 2007 - Budget on public display at Administrative – Pre-K Center.

Monday, September 10, 2007 - Board adopts budget for 2007-08 school year.

A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Van Hoorn to adopt the 2007-08 Budget Calendar. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

d. Progress Report on Assistant Superintendent Search

Nineteen (19) applications have been received for the Assistant Superintendent position. Discussion will be held during closed session regarding the candidates that will be chosen to interview.

6) Personnel Report

A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Leman to approve the following personnel items by consent agenda.

a. Action regarding the employment of Lena Dohner as a part time seventh grade Language Arts teacher at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
b. Action regarding the employment of Lena Dohner as a Head Girls’ Volleyball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
c. Action regarding the employment of Beau Doty as an assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
d. Action regarding the employment of Stephanie Drane as Student Council Sponsor at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
e. Action regarding the resignation from Jesse Faber effective at the end of SY06-07.
f. Action regarding the resignation from Larry Garrison as a full-time a.m.-p.m. bus driver effective May 25, 2007.
g. Action regarding the employment of Jerrod Gross as an assistant Football Coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
h. Action regarding the employment of Angie Handrich as Dance Team Sponsor at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
i. Action regarding the employment of Amanda Hasty as assistant Cheerleading Coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
j. Action regarding the employment of Tracy Heffren as an assistant Volleyball Coach at Eureka High School for SY07-08.
k. Action regarding the employment of Abbie Heinold as assistant Girls’ Volleyball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
l. Action regarding the employment of Matt Hewitt as a part-time teacher for half day kindergarten at Davenport Elementary School for SY07-08.
m. Action regarding the resignation from Brian Hoelscher effective at the end of SY06-07.
n. Action regarding maternity leave request from Molly Kosbab from September 3, 2007 through October 29, 2007.
o. Action regarding the employment of Terri Kuebler as Family and Consumer Science and STCP instructor at Eureka High School for SY07-08 pending proper teacher certification.
p. Action regarding the employment of Lynda Long as half-time early childhood education teacher for SY07-08.
q. Action regarding the employment of Dustin Roth as Seventh Grade Social Studies teacher at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
r. Action regarding the employment of Dustin Roth as Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.
s. Action regarding the resignation from Bill Willet as a full-time a.m.-p.m. bus driver effective May 31, 2007.
t. Action regarding the family medical leave request from Carmela Willitz for a six week maternity leave – August 15, 2007 – October 1, 2007.
u. Action regarding the employment of Rebekah Zehr as Sixth Grade Language Arts teacher at Eureka Middle School for SY07-08.

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

7) Board of Education Committee Assignment – June 11, 2007 – June 9, 2008

Listed below are the standing committees of the Board of Education as proposed by Teri Ehrenhardt:

Administration: E. Leman*, Ehrenhardt, Pyles

Buildings, Grounds and Transportation: Blunier*, Miller, Pyles

Curriculum: Van Hoorn*, E. Leman, Ehrenhardt

Educational Support Personnel Negotiations: Ehrenhardt*, C. Leman, Blunier

Extra Curricular: Pyles*, Ehrenhardt, Van Hoorn

Finance: E. Leman*, C. Leman, Miller

Health Insurance: Miller, E. Leman

Certified Personnel Negotiations: Ehrenhardt*, Van Hoorn, E. Leman

Policies: C. Leman*, E. Leman, Ehrenhardt

Teacher Evaluation: Ehrenhardt, Van Hoorn

IASB: Delegate Miller

Wellness: Ehrenhardt

*Chairpersons


8) Approve Textbook Adoption on First Reading

A motion was made by Van Hoorn, seconded by Blunier to approve a proposal from Mr. Wherley for the adoption of five textbooks for next school year on first reading.

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

9) Approve Citizen’s Advisory Council Members for a Three-Year Term

We currently have the following three-year term vacancies on the CAC:

1 – Congerville Elementary School Parent
1 – Goodfield Elementary School Parent
2 – Eureka High School Parents
1 – Eureka High School Student
1 – Non School Age Parent

The following individuals have agreed to serve on the CAC for a three-year term:

1 – Congerville Elementary School
Julie Elzanati

1 – Goodfield Elementary School
Nicole Bardwell

2 – Eureka High School
Connie Davis
Krista Bachman
Michael Robinson
Kathy Pflederer
Ty Meiss

A Lottery was conducted for the two (2) High School vacancies. Mr. Ty Meiss and Mr. Michael Robinson will represent Eureka High Schoo1.

1 – Eureka High School Student
Matt Schaidle

1 – Non-School Age Parent
Kathy Franz

A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Miller, to approve Citizen’s Advisory Council Members for a Three-Year Term. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

10) Approve Bread, Dairy and Tire Bids for SY07-08

A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Van Hoorn to approve the following bid results:

Bread Bid Results Interstate Brands Corporation
Dairy Bid Results Prairie Farms Dairy – Firm Bid
Tire Bid Results Brahler’s Trucker Supply – A, B, C, D
Morton Supplies, Inc. – Recap

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

11) Approve Summer Construction Projects

A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Leman to approve the Lonewolf Concrete to construct new playgrounds at Congerville in the amount of $27,200.00 and Goodfield Elementary School in the amount of $22,400.00. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

12) Approve the Sale of House – 305 South Hilldale, Eureka, Illinois

A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Miller to approve the sale of house at 305 South Hilldale in Eureka, Illinois. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried

13) Recognition was given to the Principals’ Reports.

14) Information items were reviewed.

15) At 7:50 p.m., a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Miller that the meeting go into Closed session at 8:01 p.m. for the discussion of:

a. Discussion of (May 14, 2007 and May 21, 2007) lawfully closed meeting minutes, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21)]

b. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057.]

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

16) At 11:52 p.m., a motion was made by Blunier, seconded by Ed Leman, to resume the Open Meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

17) A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Ed Leman to approve the (May 14, 2007 and May 21, 2007) Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2)(c)(21) and to approve the resignation from Curt Whisker as Sophomore Class Sponsor for SY07-08 effective immediately. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Motion Carried.

18) At 12:00 a.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Blunier to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned.


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