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
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
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
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