June 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, June 9, 2008
7:00 p.m.
SUMMARY

1)Call to Order and Roll Call
2)Proclamation Congratulating the Eureka High School Girls Track Team – 2nd Place Class A Trophy at the 2008 State Finals
3)ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
Library Updates – Joan Herron
4)Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a. Board Committee Reports
b. Audience Participation
5)Approved Consent Agenda Items
Approve May 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve Wellness Committee Report, May 27, 2008
Approve Building and Grounds Committee Report, June 5, 2008
Approve May, 2008 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional May 2008 Bills
Approve Current Bills for June, 2008
Approve Payroll Summary Reports for May15,08 and May 16,08
Approve Payroll Summary Report for June 13, 2008
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2008
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of May 31, 2008
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of May 31, 2008
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of May 31, 2008
Approve Annual IASB Dues for SY08-09 (increase of $140.00)
Approve School Board Policy on Second Reading: Extra Curricular Code of Conduct – No. 731.00

Approve Membership in the Peoria County Cooperative Purchasing Program for Cafeteria Food for SY08-09 - $350.00
Approve Prevailing Wage Ordinance for SY08-09
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 agreement with Eureka Community Hospital to provide School Health Services to the school district for SY08-09.
6) Superintendent’s Report
a. Internal Improvement-Review Reports were discussed.
b. Monthly Board Policy Review
c. Adoption of the 2008-09 Budget Calendar
d. Results of Architect Design and Cost Estimates of a Third Floor Added at Eureka High School were reviewed.
7) Personnel Report
a) Action regarding the employment of Jerod Gross as Assistant Football Coach at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
b) Action regarding the employment of Tracy Heffren as Assistant Volleyball Coach at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
c) Action regarding the request for a six week maternity leave from Melissa Linboom beginning September 22, 2008.
d) Action regarding the employment of Tim Meiss as Head Boys Basketball Coach at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
e) Action regarding the employment of Stan Prosser as Head Girls Basketball Coach at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
f) Action regarding the resignation of Nancy Quinn as a teacher at Eureka High School effective May 27, 2008.
g) Action regarding the employment of Abigail Rader as an Assistant Girls Track Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY08-09.
h) Action regarding the employment of Abigail Rader as Head Girls Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY08-09.
i) Action regarding the employment of Julie Rayburn as a half-time Kindergarten Teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY08-09.
j) Action regarding the resignation of Charles Sinn as freshman class sponsor at Eureka High School effective May 29, 2008.
k) Action regarding the employment of Andrew Sprague as Girls Swim Coach at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
l) Action regarding the employment of Andrew Sprague as Boys Swim Coach at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
m) Action regarding the employment of David Steinbeck as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY08-09.
n) Action regarding the employment of Krista Swanson as Head Cheerleading Sponsor at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
o) Action regarding the employment of Trisha Wierenga as Head Volleyball Coach at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
p) Action regarding the resignation of Jean Wright as District Secretary effective May 29, 2008.
q) Action regarding the employment of Janice Yoder as Dance Team Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY08-09.
r) Action regarding the resignation of Allison Zeller as Varsity Football Dance Coach at Eureka High School effective May 16, 2008.
8) Textbook Adoption for Eureka High School for SY08-09 on First Reading.
9) Approve the cooperative football agreement between the Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District 60 and the Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield Community Unit School District 140 for SY08-09 and SY09-10.
10) Board of Education Committee Assignment – June 9, 2008 – April 13, 2009 11) Recognition was given to Administrator’s Reports.
12) Information items were discussed.
13) Moved to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:

a. Discussion of (May 12, 2008 – both 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)]

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. The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the District including meeting held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. [f ILCS 120/2 (c)(5)]

d. Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2)]
14) Resumed to Open Session
15) Review Board of Education Self Evaluation Results
16) Took Any Necessary Action Following Closed Session
a. Approve (May 12, 2008- both sessions) Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2(c)(21).
b. Action regarding employment of personnel, resignations and leaves of absence.
17) 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. Debra Van Hoorn and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Manos, Building Principals and other interested citizens.

2) The Proclamation Congratulating the Eureka High School Girls Track Team – 2nd Place Class A Trophy at the 2008 State Finals was read by Teri Ehrenhardt.


3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT

· Library Updates – Joan Herron

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 Miller to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve May 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve Wellness Committee Report, May 27, 2008
Approve Building and Grounds Committee Report, June 5, 2008
Approve May, 2008 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional May 2008 Bills
Approve Current Bills for June, 2008
Approve Payroll Summary Reports for May15, 2008 and May 16, 2008
Approve Payroll Summary Report for June 13, 2008
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2008
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of May 31, 2008
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of May 31, 2008
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of May 31, 2008
Approve Annual IASB Dues for SY08-09 (increase of $140.00)
Approve School Board Policy on Second Reading: Extra Curricular Code of Conduct – No. 731.00
Approve Membership in the Peoria County Cooperative Purchasing Program for Cafeteria Food for SY08-09 - $350.00
Approve Prevailing Wage Ordinance for SY08-09
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 agreement with Eureka Community Hospital to provide School Health Services to the school district for SY08-09.

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

6) Superintendent’s Report

a. Internal Improvement-Review Reports were discussed.

b. Monthly Board Policy Review: 500.30 through 500.60.

c. A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman to adopt the following 2008-09 Budget Calendar:

Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 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 11, 2008 - Board approves Tentative Budget for SY08-09.

Thursday, August 7, 2008 through Monday, September 8, 2008 - Budget on public display at Administrative – Pre-K Center.

Monday, September 8, 2008 - Board adopts budget for 2008-09 school year.

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

d. Results of Architect Design and Cost Estimates of a Third Floor Added at Eureka High School were reviewed.

7) A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Blunier to approve the following personnel items by consent agenda:

a) Action regarding the employment of Jerod Gross as Assistant Football Coach at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
b) Action regarding the employment of Tracy Heffren as Assistant Volleyball Coach at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
c) Action regarding the request for a six week maternity leave from Melissa Linboom beginning September 22, 2008.
d) Action regarding the employment of Tim Meiss as Head Boys Basketball Coach at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
e) Action regarding the employment of Stan Prosser as Head Girls Basketball Coach at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
f) Action regarding the resignation of Nancy Quinn as a teacher at Eureka High School effective May 27, 2008.
g) Action regarding the employment of Abigail Rader as an Assistant Girls Track Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY08-09.
h) Action regarding the employment of Abigail Rader as Head Girls Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY08-09.
i) Action regarding the employment of Julie Rayburn as a half-time Kindergarten Teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY08-09.
j) Action regarding the resignation of Charles Sinn as freshman class sponsor at Eureka High School effective May 29, 2008.
k) Action regarding the employment of Andrew Sprague as Girls Swim Coach at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
l) Action regarding the employment of Andrew Sprague as Boys Swim Coach at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
m) Action regarding the employment of David Steinbeck as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY08-09.
n) Action regarding the employment of Krista Swanson as Head Cheerleading Sponsor at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
o) Action regarding the employment of Trisha Wierenga as Head Volleyball Coach at Eureka High School for SY08-09.
p) Action regarding the resignation of Jean Wright as District Secretary effective May 29, 2008.
q) Action regarding the employment of Janice Yoder as Dance Team Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY08-09.
r) Action regarding the resignation of Allison Zeller as Varsity Football Dance Coach at Eureka High School effective May 16, 2008.

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

8) A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Blunier to approve textbook adoption for Eureka High School for SY08-09 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) A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Chad Leman to approve the cooperative football agreement between the Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District 60 and the Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield Community Unit School District 140 for SY08-09 and SY09-10.

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


10) Board of Education Committee Assignments – June 9, 2008 – April 13, 2009

Listed below are the standing committees of the Board of Education as agreed to by the Board:

Administration E. Leman*, C. Leman, Pyles

Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Pyles*, Blunier, Miller

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 Ehrenhardt*, E. Leman, Miller

Teacher Evaluation Ehrenhardt, Van Hoorn

IASB Delegate C. Leman

Wellness Ehrenhardt

*Chairpersons

11) Recognition was given to Administrator’s Reports.

12) Information items were discussed.

13) At 8:26 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. Discussion of (May 12, 2008 – both 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)]

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. The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the District including meeting held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. [f ILCS 120/2 (c)(5)]

d. Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2)]

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

14) At 11:46 p.m., a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Miller, 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) Review Board of Education Self Evaluation Results

16) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Blunier to approve the following by consent agenda:
a. Approve May 12, 2008 Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes – both sessions, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2)(c)(21)
b. Approve Barbara Wertz as a special education teacher at Eureka High School effective August 18, 2008.
c. Approve the memorandum of understanding between the Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield Education Association and the Board of Education revised Appendix F – Extra-curricular Salaries.
d. Approve the following salary increases for administrators for SY08-09: Jerry Babbs – 2%, Randy Berardi- 3.5% and increase contract to 9.5 months, Randy K. Crump – 3.5%, Robert Gold – 3.5%, Matt Gordon – 3.5%, Mary Ann Manos – 3.5% and up to $1500.00 available for the reimbursement of moving expenses if completed by December 31, 2008, Julie McArdle – 1%, and Rich Wherley – 3.5%.

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

17) At 12:03 a.m. a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles 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.