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