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
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.
President
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.
President
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