February 2008 - Regular Meeting

REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, February 11, 2008
Eureka High School Library
7:00 p.m.
SUMMARY

1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
3) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a. Board Committee Reports
b. Audience Participation
4) Consent Agenda Items
Approve January 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve January 28, 2008 Special Board of Education Retreat Meeting Minutes
Approve January, 2008 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional January, 2008 Bills
Approve Current Bills for February, 2008
Approve Payroll Summary Report for February, 2008
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2008
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of January 31, 2008
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of January 31, 2008
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of January 31, 2008
Approve Goodfield Mother’s Club Fund Raiser
5) Superintendent’s Report
a. Congratulations to the Congerville Elementary School Staff and Students!
b. Analysis of Second Semester Enrollment
c. Kindergarten Enrollment Projections for SY08-09
d. Monthly Board Policy Review
6) Personnel Report
a) Action regarding the employment of Marivic Barnes as a half time special education teacher at Davenport Elementary School beginning January 22, 2008.
b) Action regarding the authorization to use Tom Brown as a volunteer assistant softball coach at Eureka High School.
c) Action regarding the request for maternity leave for Kara Guerry beginning March 15, 2008 with an approximate return date of May 12, 2008.
d) Action regarding the authorization to use Brandon Heider as a volunteer assistant girls track coach at Eureka High School.
e) Action regarding the resignation from Shirley Herren as after school supervisor at Congerville Elementary School effective February 5, 2008.
f) Action regarding the authorization to use Jackie McCauley as a volunteer assistant softball coach at Eureka High School.
g) Action regarding the resignation from Lyle Tabor as head custodian at Goodfield Elementary School effective February 1, 2008.
h) Action regarding the authorization to use O’dean Watson as a volunteer assistant boys baseball coach at Eureka High School.
i) Action regarding the authorization to use Chris Wells as a volunteer assistant softball coach at Eureka High School.
7) Approval of Senior Class Trip
8) Establish Eureka High School Graduation Date for 2008
9) Approval of New and Amended Board Policies on First Reading
10) Approval of resolution to authorize the agreement between the City of Eureka and Community Unit District No. 140 for the contract of the School Resource Officer position.
11) Approval of resolution accepting transfer of real property from the City of Eureka
12) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
13) Information items were discussed
14) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Student disciplinary cases. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
b. Discussion of (January 14, 2008 – two sessions) 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)]
c. 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) Action regarding the student discipline case.
17) Reconvene to Closed Session
18) Resume to Open Session
19) Approve January 14, 2008 Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes – both sessions, but to remain on closed status.
20) Adjournment



1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:08 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 and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Ken Pyles and Debra Van Hoorn were absent. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Manos, Building Principals and other interested citizens.

2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
· Art within the K-4 curriculum – Mrs. Inez Edwards

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 Chad Leman, seconded by Ed Leman to approve the following items:
Consent Agenda Items
Approve January 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve January 28, 2008 Special Board of Education Retreat Meeting Minutes
Approve January, 2008 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional January, 2008 Bills
Approve Current Bills for February, 2008
Approve Payroll Summary Report for February, 2008
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2008
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of January 31, 2008
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of January 31, 2008
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of January 31, 2008
Approve Goodfield Mother’s Club Fund Raiser

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

5) Superintendent’s Report
a. Congratulations to the Congerville Elementary School Staff and Students!
b. Analysis of Second Semester Enrollment
e. Kindergarten Enrollment Projections for SY08-09
f. Monthly Board Policy Review

6) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Miller to approve the following personnel items by consent agenda:
a) Action regarding the employment of Marivic Barnes as a half time special education teacher at Davenport Elementary School beginning January 22, 2008.
b) Action regarding the authorization to use Tom Brown as a volunteer assistant softball coach at Eureka High School.
c) Action regarding the request for maternity leave for Kara Guerry beginning March 15, 2008 with an approximate return date of May 12, 2008.
d) Action regarding the authorization to use Brandon Heider as a volunteer assistant girls track coach at Eureka High School.
e) Action regarding the resignation from Shirley Herren as after school supervisor at Congerville Elementary School effective February 5, 2008.
f) Action regarding the authorization to use Jackie McCauley as a volunteer assistant softball coach at Eureka High School.
g) Action regarding the resignation from Lyle Tabor as head custodian at Goodfield Elementary School effective February 1, 2008.
h) Action regarding the authorization to use O’dean Watson as a volunteer assistant boys baseball coach at Eureka High School.
i) Action regarding the authorization to use Chris Wells as a volunteer assistant softball coach at Eureka High School.

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

7) A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Blunier to approve the Senior Class Trip to be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 to Six Flags. Only cost to the district would be for the 7 substitute teachers: $490.00. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

8) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman to establish the Eureka High School Graduation Date for the Class of 2008 for Sunday, May 18, 2008 – 3:00 p.m.- McCollum Field – Rain - Gymnasium. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

9) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman to approve the following new and amended board policies on first reading:

Board of Education – Uniform Grievance Procedure – No. 260.00
Board of Education – Board Member Service - New Board Member Orientation
– No. 280.01
Board of Education – Board Member Services – Board Member Expenses – No. 280.03
Board of Education – Communications To and From the Board – No. 291.00
Board of Education – Guidance for Board Member Communications, Including Email Use – No. 291.00-R
Board of Education – Board Member Protection – No. 292.00
Board of Education – Activity Pass – No. 293.00
General School Administration – Policy Implementation – Development of Administrative Procedures – No. 350.01
General School Administration – Replacement of Employees Listed by Name in Specific Board Policy – No. 351.50
Operational Services – Budget – Final Adoption Procedures – 405.03
Operational Services – Budget – Tax Levy – No. 405.08
Operational Services – Fiscal Management – Revenue – Sources – No. 410.01
Operational Services – Fiscal Management – Revenue and Investments – No. 410.04
Operational Services – Fiscal Management – Expenditures – Bidding Requirements – No. 415.07
Operational Services – Fiscal Management – Insurance Management – Staff Insurance Program – No. 430.03
Operational Services - Transportation – No. 435.00
Operational Services – Pandemic Preparedness – No. 465.08
Personnel – Staff Development Program – No. 510.00
Personnel - Professional Personnel - Discipline – No. 520.25
Instruction – School Year Calendar and Day – No. 605.00
Instruction – Curriculum Design – Physical Education – No. 625.08
Instruction – English Language Learners – No. 634.00
Instruction – Migrant Students – No. 636.00
Instruction – Graduation Requirements – High School – No. 655.00
Instruction – High School Credit for Proficiency– No. 655.02
Students - Residence – No. 705.08
Students – Attendance and Truancy – No. 705.14
Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Discipline Guidelines – No. 710.01
Student – Discipline – Student Discipline - 715.01
School and Community Relations – Volunteer Coaches – No. 840.50

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

10) A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Miller to approve a resolution to authorize the agreement between the City of Eureka and Community Unit District No. 140 for the contract of the School Resource Officer position for SY08-09 and SY09-10. The cost will be shared equally between the two entities.

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

11) A motion was made by Blunier, seconded by Miller to approve the resolution accepting transfer of real property from the City of Eureka to Eureka District 140. (The area is east of the Eureka Middle School baseball diamond.)

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

12) Recognition was given to the Administrators’ Reports.

13) Information items were discussed.

14) At 8:12 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman that the meeting go into Closed Session for the discussion of:

a. Student disciplinary cases. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]

b. Discussion of (January 14, 2008 – two sessions) 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)]

c. 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 and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

15) At 9:04 p.m., a motion was made by Miller, seconded by Chad Leman, to resume the Open Session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

16) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Blunier that Male Student A expulsion period terminate effective at the end of the day on January 11, 2008 and be re-admitted to school January 12, 2008 on the condition that social worker services continue through the end of the school year. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Blunier that Female Student A expulsion period terminate effective at the end of the day on January 11, 2008 and be re-admitted to school January 12, 2008 on the condition that social worker services continue through the end of the school year. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

17) At 9:08 p.m., a motion was made by Blunier, seconded by Miller that the meeting resume to Closed Session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

18) At 10:55 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman, to resume the Open Session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

19) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Blunier to approve January 14, 2008 Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes (both sessions), but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2)©(21). Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

20) At 10:58 p.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 and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.



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