REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, November 9, 2009
7:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) Proclamation of Resolutions
· Resolution Honoring the Eureka High School Marching Band
· Resolution Proclaiming November 15, 2009 School Board Members Day
3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
4) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
5) Approve Consent Agenda Items
6) Superintendent’s Report
7) Personnel Report
a. Action regarding the employment of Jaclyn Anderson as an assistant girls volleyball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
b. Action regarding the employment of Charles Bush as head custodian at the Administrative – Pre-K Center effective November 2, 2009.
c. Action regarding the employment of Charles Bush as a custodian at Davenport Elementary School effective November 2, 2009.
d. Action regarding the resignation from Jeremy Plopper as a custodian at Eureka High School effective October 28, 2009.
e. Action regarding the employment of Andy Sprague as boys swimming coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
f. Action regarding the employment of Laura Willman as head volleyball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
8) Approve Bass Fishing as an Athletic Activity at Eureka High School for SY09-10
9) Approve Proposed Tax Levy for 2009
10) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
11) Information Items
12) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Student disciplinary cases. [5 ILCS 10/2 (c) (9)]
b. Discussion of (October 12, 2009- 6:00 p.m., October 12, 2009 – 9:40 p.m., and October 26, 2009) 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.]
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)]
e. 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. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5)]
13) Resume to Open Session
14) Find Student A guilty of all charges
15) Expel Student A from Eureka Middle School beginning November 10, 2009 for the remainder of 2009-2010 school year
16) Administrative transfer of Student A to the Marshall-Putnam-Woodford Alternative School for the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year
17) Find Student B guilty of all charges
18) Expel Student B from Eureka Middle School beginning November 10, 2009 for the remainder of 2009-2010 school year
19) Administrative transfer of Student B to the Marshall-Putnam-Woodford Alternative School for the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year
20) Resume to Closed Session
21) Resume to Open Session
22) Approve the following by consent agenda:
a. Closed Session Minutes of October 12, 2009 – 6:02 p.m., October 12, 2009 – 9:40 p.m. and October 26, 2009 – 8:44 p.m. to remain on closed status
b. Action regarding the authorization to use Kim Bigelow as a volunteer girls basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10
c. Action regarding the authorization to use Emily Martin as a volunteer girls basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10
23) Adjournment
1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by President Teri Ehrenhardt at the Eureka High School Library. The following members responded to roll: Mr. Kurt Blunier, Mr. Keith Edelman, Mr. Chad Leman, Mr. Ed Leman, Mr. Ken Pyles, Mr. Kevin Wiegand and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Manos and other interested citizens.
2) Proclamation of Resolutions
· Resolution Honoring the Eureka High School Marching Band
· Resolution Proclaiming November 15, 2009 School Board Members Day
3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT – The fourth grade teachers from Davenport Elementary School shared information about the Daily Five/CAFÉ plan being used in their classrooms to encourage reading.
4) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation. Deb Van Hoorn thanked those who serve on the school board and gave a sweet treat to each.
5) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Ed Leman, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve Special Meeting Minutes for October 12, 2009
Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for October 12, 2009
Approve Special Meeting Minutes for October 26, 2009
Approve Board Finance Committee Report of October 29, 2009
Approve Board Extra-Curricular Committee Report of November 2, 2009
Approve Special Payroll Summary Report for October 22, 2009
Approve October, 2009 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional October, 2009 Bills
Approve Current Bills for November, 2009
Approve Payroll Summary Report for November, 2009
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of October 31, 2009
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of October 31, 2009
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of October 31, 2009
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of October 31, 2009
Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report as of October 14, 2009
Approve Application for the Illinois School Library Grant for SY09-10
Approve Internet Safety Curriculum on Second Reading
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
6) Superintendent’s Report
a. District Immunization Report
Our school district had 10 students (decrease of 12 from last year) that were not in state compliance as of August 18, 2009, which resulted in a 99.38% compliance rate (0 – Congerville, 0 – Goodfield, 6 – Davenport, 3 – Eureka Middle School, 1 – Eureka High School). The Illinois State Board of Education requires at least 90% compliance. As of this date, all students are in compliance or on a schedule to receive immunizations. A big thank you to Teresa Block, our school nurse, for her attention to detail and follow up with parents on this matter.
b. Building Maintenance Items Completed Summer 2009
A list of building maintenance items that were completed over the summer through November 4, 2009 was shared. We accomplished a number of items; we are currently working on items not completed.
c. Staffing Plan Timeline for SY09-10 was shared.
d. Monthly Board Policy Review
Board policies 701.00 through 705.08 were reviewed.
7) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Wiegand to approve the following by consent agenda:
g. Action regarding the employment of Jaclyn Anderson as an assistant girls volleyball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
h. Action regarding the employment of Charles Bush as head custodian at the Administrative – Pre-K Center effective November 2, 2009.
i. Action regarding the employment of Charles Bush as a custodian at Davenport Elementary School effective November 2, 2009.
j. Action regarding the resignation from Jeremy Plopper as a custodian at Eureka High School effective October 28, 2009.
k. Action regarding the employment of Andy Sprague as boys swimming coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
l. Action regarding the employment of Laura Willman as head volleyball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
8) Approve Bass Fishing as an Athletic Activity at Eureka High School for SY09-10
A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Pyles, to approve Bass Fishing as an Athletic Activity at Eureka High School for SY09-10. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
9) Approve Proposed Tax Levy for 2009
A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the Proposed Tax Levy Resolution for 2009 as per attached. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
10) Recognition was given to the Administrators’ Reports.
11) Information items were discussed.
12) At 8:02 motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Edelman, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Student disciplinary cases. [5 ILCS 10/2 (c) (9)]
b. Discussion of (October 12, 2009- 6:00 p.m., October 12, 2009 – 9:40 p.m., and October 26, 2009) 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.]
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)]
e. 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. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5)]
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
13) At 9:40 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Wiegand, to resume the Open Meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
14) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Chad Leman to find Student A guilty of all charges. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
15) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Wiegand that Student A be expelled for gross disobedience and misconduct for possessing drugs on school property and that expulsion from Eureka Middle School be effective November 10, 2009 through the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
16) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Pyles, for administrative transfer of Student A to the Marshall-Putnam-Woodford Alternative School for the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
17) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman to find Student B guilty of all charges. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
18) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Wiegand that Student B be expelled for gross disobedience and misconduct for possessing drugs on school property and that expulsion from Eureka Middle School be effective November 10, 2009 through the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
19) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles, for administrative transfer of Student B to the Marshall-Putnam-Woodford Alternative School for the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
20) At 9:52 p.m. a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Wiegand, to resume closed session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
21) At 10:35 p.m. a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Edelman, to resume open session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
22) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman to approve the following by consent agenda:
a. Closed Session Minutes of October 12, 2009- 6:00 p.m., October 12, 2009 – 9:40 p.m., and October 26, 2009 to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2)©(21).
b. Action regarding the authorization to use Kim Bigelow as a volunteer girls basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
c. Action regarding the authorization to use Emily Martin as a volunteer girls basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
23) At 10:38 p.m., a motion was made by Blunier, seconded by Pyles to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned
President
Secretary
November 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
October 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, October 12, 2009
7:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
3) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
4) Approve Consent Agenda Items
Approve September 14, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve Curriculum Committee Report of September 21, 2009
Approve September, 2009 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional September, 2009 Bills
Approve Current Bills for October, 2009
Approve Payroll Summary Report for October, 2009
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of September 30, 2009
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of September 30, 2009
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of September 30, 2009
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of September 30, 2009
Approve Davenport Elementary School PTO Treasurer’s Report -6/30/09 – 9/10/09
Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report September 2009
Approve Field Trips for SY09-10
Approve Fund Raisers for SY09-10
Approve Camps between October 2009 – March 2010
Approve National FFA Convention Trip – October 20-23, 2009
5) Approve FY09 Audit Report
6) Superintendent’s Report
a. Award
b. IASB Resolutions
c. Monthly Board Policy Review
d. Financial Analysis of Athletic Activities e. Substitute Employee Cost for SY08-09
7) Personnel Report
a. Action regarding the employment of Stacie Bauman as head cook at Eureka Middle School effective September 23, 2009.
b. Action regarding the employment of Emily Martin as a paraprofessional at Eureka High School as of September 23, 2009.
8) Flu Vaccinations
9) Presentation of 2009 School Report Cards
10) School Improvement Plans for SY09-10
11) Approve Internet Safety Curriculum Guides on First Reading
12) Approve Revisions to Student Report Cards – Grades 1 - 4
13) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
14) Information items were shared
15) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Student disciplinary case, if necessary. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
b. Discussion of (September 14, 2009) 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.]
16) Resume to Open Session
17) In-school suspension of Student A
18) Denied one-year unpaid leave of absence for Nancy Fillman
19) Approved Closed Session Minutes of September 14, 2009 to remain on closed status
20) Adjournment
1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by President Teri Ehrenhardt at the Eureka High School Library. The following members responded to roll: Mr. Kurt Blunier, Mr. Keith Edelman, Mr. Chad Leman, Mr. Ed Leman, Mr. Ken Pyles, Mr. Kevin Wiegand and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Manos and other interested citizens.
2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT - Mr. Mike Raney shared about the Emergency Notification System and how it is supposed to work. It can do many things but we plan to use it only for weather closings or emergencies.
3) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a. Board Committee Reports
b. Audience Participation
4) A motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Edelman to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve September 14, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve Curriculum Committee Report of September 21, 2009
Approve September, 2009 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional September, 2009 Bills
Approve Current Bills for October, 2009
Approve Payroll Summary Report for October, 2009
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of September 30, 2009
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of September 30, 2009
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of September 30, 2009
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of September 30, 2009
Approve Davenport Elementary School PTO Treasurer’s Report -6/30/09 – 9/10/09
Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report September 2009
Approve Field Trips for SY09-10
Approve Fund Raisers for SY09-10
Approve Camps between October 2009 – March 2010
Approve National FFA Convention Trip – October 20-23, 2009
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
5) Tim Custis, from Gorenz & Associates, presented the audit report. A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Ed Leman, to accept the audit report and approve the report as submitted. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
6) Superintendent’s Report
a. Teri Ehrenhardt has received the designation of “Master Status Maintained” under the IASB’s Master Board Member Annual Program. She received the award during the IASB Central Illinois Valley Division Fall Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2009.
b. IASB Resolutions were discussed
c. Monthly Board Policy Review: 665.00 through 700.00
d. Financial Analysis of Athletic Activities SY03-04 through SY08-09
e. Substitute Employee Cost for SY08-09
7) A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Pyles to approve the following personnel items:
a. Action regarding the employment of Stacie Bauman as head cook at Eureka Middle School effective September 23, 2009.
b. Action regarding the employment of Emily Martin as a paraprofessional at Eureka High School as of September 23, 2009.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
8) Mrs. Laurie Schierer, Administrator , Woodford County Health Department, shared information in regard to establishing a clinic within our schools to administer the H1N1 flu vaccine for our students.
9) The 2009 School Report Card data was reviewed.
10) School Improvement Plans for SY09-10 were shared.
11) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Edelman, to approve the Internet Safety Curriculum on first reading. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
12) A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Edelman to approve revisions to Student Report Cards – Grades 1 – 4. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
13) Recognition was given to Administrator’s Reports.
14) Information items were discussed.
15) At 9:20 p.m. a motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Ed Leman, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Student disciplinary case, if necessary. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
b. Discussion of (September 14, 2009) 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.]
16) At 10:10 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Blunier to resume open session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
17) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Edelman to support the administration’s recommendation for a one day in-school suspension of Student A. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: Pyles. Motion Carried.
18) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Blunier, to approve a request for a one year unpaid leave of absence for Nancy Fillman. Upon roll the following voted yea: None. Nay: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Motion failed.
19) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman, to approve closed session minutes of September 14, 2009 to remain on closed status. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
20) At 10:23 p.m. a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman to adjourn. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
President Secretary
September 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, September 14, 2009
7:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) Conduct Hearing on the 2009-2010 Budget
3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
4) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
5) Approve Consent Agenda Items
Approve August 10, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve Building, Grounds and Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes from September 2, 2009
Approve August, 2009 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional August, 2009 Bills
Approve Current Bills for September, 2009
Approve Payroll Summary Report for September, 2009
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of August 31, 2009
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of August 31, 2009
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of August 31, 2009
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of August 31, 2009
Approve 2009-10 Application for Recognition of Congerville Elementary School
Approve 2009-10 Application for Recognition of Goodfield Elementary School
Approve 2009-10 Application for Recognition of Davenport Elementary School
Approve 2009-10 Application for Recognition of Eureka Middle School
Approve 2009-10 Application for Recognition of Eureka High School
Approve Committee Membership for Complaints for SY09-10 regarding textbooks and curriculum materials as per Board Policy No. 645.15
Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report as of August 12, 2009
6) Superintendent’s Report
a. Analysis of Enrollment
b. Monthly Board Policy Review
c. Analysis of advance degree work by our Certified Staff during the past twelve months (September 2008-August 2009)
7) Personnel Report
Action regarding the resignation from Steve Berlett as a substitute bus driver effective September 1, 2009.
Action regarding the employment of Jessica Duffy as a paraprofessional at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10 (on automatic call back status).
Action regarding the employment of Inez Edwards as a part-time library clerk at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10 effective August 19, 2009.
Action regarding the employment of Nancy Fisher as a part-time paraprofessional at Goodfield Elementary School for SY09-10 effective August 18, 2009.
Action regarding the employment of Jessica Goodin as a third grade teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10 effective August 17, 2009.
Action regarding the employment of Dexter (Terry) Gouge Jr. as an assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
Action regarding the employment of Tera Hammond as half-time kindergarten teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10 effective August 17, 2009.
Action regarding the resignation of Linda Hillman as head cook at Eureka Middle School effective September 18, 2009.
Action regarding the request for a maternity leave from Julie King beginning February 8, 2010 for eight weeks.
Action regarding the employment of Angela Knapp as a paraprofessional at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10 effective August 19, 2009.
Action regarding the authorization to use Stephanie Kool as a volunteer assistant golf coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
Action regarding the recommendation to increase the hours of Marie Little, a paraprofessional at Davenport Elementary School.
Action regarding the authorization to use Kristin Reid as a volunteer assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
Action regarding the retirement from Cindy Spidle effective two weeks after the SY09-10 school year ends.
8) Approve Allocation from EHS All Classes Legacy Fund
9) Approve Emergency Broadcast Notification System
10) Adoption of the 2009-2010 Budget
11) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
12) Information
13) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of (August 10, 2009) 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.]
14) Resume to Open Session
15) Approve August 10, 2009 lawfully closed meeting minutes, employment of Joe Miller and employment of Patrick Prina.
16) Adjournment
1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Teri Ehrenhardt at the Eureka High School Library. The following members responded to roll: Mr. Kurt Blunier, Mr. Keith Edelman, Mr. Chad Leman, Mr. Ed Leman, Mr. Ken Pyles, Mr. Kevin Wiegand and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Manos and other interested citizens.
2) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Chad Leman, to enter into a budget hearing. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
The following documents were reviewed during the budget hearing:
• A comparison of revenue and expenditures SY08-09 vs. SY09-10 and revisions that have been made since the August 10, 2009 board meeting.
• A list of proposed revenue and expenses for SY09-10 and an analysis of fund balances.
• A list of estimated revenue and expenses for SY09-10.
• The Administrator Salary Compensation Report for SY09-10.
A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Edelman, to close the budget hearing. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
3) There was no ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT.
4) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a. Board Committee Reports
b. Audience Participation
5) A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Blunier, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve August 10, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve Building, Grounds and Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes from September 2, 2009
Approve August, 2009 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional August, 2009 Bills
Approve Current Bills for September, 2009
Approve Payroll Summary Report for September, 2009
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of August 31, 2009
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of August 31, 2009
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of August 31, 2009
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of August 31, 2009
Approve 2009-10 Application for Recognition of Congerville Elementary School
Approve 2009-10 Application for Recognition of Goodfield Elementary School
Approve 2009-10 Application for Recognition of Davenport Elementary School
Approve 2009-10 Application for Recognition of Eureka Middle School
Approve 2009-10 Application for Recognition of Eureka High School
Approve Committee Membership for Complaints for SY09-10 regarding textbooks and curriculum materials as per Board Policy No. 645.15
Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report as of August 12, 2009
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
6) Superintendent’s Report
a. Analysis of Enrollment as per the attached
b. Monthly Board Policy Review
c. Analysis of advance degree work by our Certified Staff during the past twelve months (September 2008-August 2009)
7) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the following personnel items:
a. Action regarding the resignation from Steve Berlett as a substitute bus driver effective September 1, 2009.
b. Action regarding the employment of Jessica Duffy as a paraprofessional at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10 (on automatic call back status).
c. Action regarding the employment of Inez Edwards as a part-time library clerk at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10 effective August 19, 2009.
d. Action regarding the employment of Nancy Fisher as a part-time paraprofessional at Goodfield Elementary School for SY09-10 effective August 18, 2009.
e. Action regarding the employment of Jessica Goodin as a third grade teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10 effective August 17, 2009.
f. Action regarding the employment of Dexter (Terry) Gouge Jr. as an assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
g. Action regarding the employment of Tera Hammond as half-time kindergarten teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10 effective August 17, 2009.
h. Action regarding the resignation of Linda Hillman as head cook at Eureka Middle School effective September 18, 2009.
i. Action regarding the request for a maternity leave from Julie King beginning February 8, 2010 for eight weeks.
j. Action regarding the employment of Angela Knapp as a paraprofessional at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10 effective August 19, 2009.
k. Action regarding the authorization to use Stephanie Kool as a volunteer assistant golf coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
l. Action regarding the recommendation to increase the hours of Marie Little, a paraprofessional at Davenport Elementary School.
m. Action regarding the authorization to use Kristin Reid as a volunteer assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
n. Action regarding the retirement from Cindy Spidle effective two weeks after the SY09-10 school year ends.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
8) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Edelman, to approve allocation from the District 140 Educational Foundation in the amount of $370.00 that was generated from 5% of the balance of the Eureka High School all Classes Legacy Fund. This year the funds will be allocated to the Eureka High School Music Department. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
9) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles, to approve the Emergency Broadcast Notification System with QuikContact. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
10) A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Pyles, to adopt the 2009-2010 Budget as per attached. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
11) Recognition was given to Administrator’s Reports.
12) Information items were discussed.
13) At 7:58 p.m. a motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Pyles, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of (August 10, 2009) 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.]
14) At 9:05 p.m. a motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Pyles to resume open session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
15) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Edelman, to approve the following by consent agenda:
a. Approve (August 10, 2009) 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 Joe Miller as an assistant boys basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
c. Action regarding the employment of Patrick Gerald Prina as an assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
16) At 9:20 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles, to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
President Secretary
August 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, August 10, 2009
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 13, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve August 3, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve August 8, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve July, 2009 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional July, 2009 Bills
Approve Current Bills for August, 2009
Approve Payroll Summary Report for August 15, 2009
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2009
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of July 31, 2009
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of July 31, 2009
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of July 31, 2009
5) Superintendent’s Report
a. Monthly Board Policy Review
b. Progress Report on Major Construction Projects as of August 7, 2009
6) Personnel Report
a. Action regarding the resignation of Beth Ackley as third grade teacher at Davenport Elementary School effective July 31, 2009.
b. Action regarding the resignation of Jerry Babbs as principal at Davenport Elementary School effective July 20, 2009.
c. Action regarding the employment of Kimberly Bigelow as assistant volleyball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10 (pending passing of the American Sport Education Program).
d. Action regarding the employment of Brian Bill as co-sponsor of scholastic bowl at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
e. Action regarding the resignation of Stephanie Brown as assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka High School effective July 29, 2009.
f. Action regarding the resignation of Andrea Denham as paraprofessional at Davenport Elementary School effective July 27, 2009.
g. Action regarding the employment of Aaron Dohner as head golf coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
h. Action regarding the resignation of Amanda Hasty as head cheerleading coach at Eureka High School effective June 15, 2009.
i. Action regarding the increase of hours for Janet Hartter as assistant cook at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10. (3 hours to 6 hours as replacement for Anna Alig, who retired.
j. Action regarding the employment of Cheryl Kenagy as part-time assistant cook at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10. (replacement for Janet Hartter who will replace Anna Alig, who retired)
k. Action regarding the employment of Cassie Knepp as assistant cheerleading coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10 (pending passing of the American Sport Education Program).
l. Action regarding the employment of Melinda Louck as Title I reading teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10.
m. Action regarding the increase of hours for Barb Mayer from 4/7 to full time at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10 because of an increase of enrollment of special education students.
n. Action regarding the employment of Jill Niemi as co-head cheerleading coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
o. Action regarding the employment of Cheri Ogg as part-time art teacher at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10. (replacement for Sandra Tignor who transferred to full-time math teacher)
p. Action regarding the authorization to use Brad Polanin as a volunteer football coach at Eureka High School.
q. Action regarding the employment of Patrick Prina as assistant boys track coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
r. Action regarding the employment of Andy Sprague as girls swim coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
s. Action regarding the authorization to use Jason Sprague as a volunteer swim coach at Eureka High School.
t. Action regarding the authorization to use Peg Sprague as a volunteer swim coach at Eureka High School.
u. Action regarding the authorization to use Dan Studebaker as a volunteer football coach at Eureka High School.
v. Action regarding the employment of Krista Swanson as co-head cheerleading coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
w. Action regarding the employment of Susan Vance as a teacher aide at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10. (an automatic call back)
x. Action regarding the employment of Pamela Vanlaningham as kindergarten teacher at Congerville Elementary School for SY09-10.
y. Action regarding the authorization to use O’dean Watson as a volunteer cross country and track coach at Eureka High School.
z. Action regarding the employment of Joyce Zehr as a paraprofessional at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10. (an automatic call back)
aa. Action regarding the authorization to use Kellen Ehrenhardt as a volunteer cross country and track coach at Eureka High School.
bb. Action regarding the recommendation to employ James Wilson as the building principal at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10 effective August 10, 2009.
7) Approve Handbooks for SY09-10
8) Review CAC Objectives for SY09-10
9) Approve Tentative Budget for SY09-10 on First Reading
10) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
11) Information Items were Discussed
12) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of (July 13, 2009, August 3, 2009 & August 8, 2009) 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.]
13) Resume to Open Session
14) Approve the following by consent agenda:
a. Approve (July 13, 2009, August 3, 2009 and August 8, 2009) Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2(c)(21).
15) Adjournment
1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Teri Ehrenhardt at the Eureka High School Library. The following members responded to roll: Mr. Keith Edelman, Mr. Chad Leman, Mr. Ed Leman, Mr. Ken Pyles, Mr. Kevin Wiegand and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Mr. Kurt Blunier was absent. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Manos and other interested citizens.
2) There was no ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT.
3) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a) Board Committee Reports
b) Audience Participation
4) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Wiegand to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve July 13, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve August 3, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve August 8, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve July, 2009 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional July, 2009 Bills
Approve Current Bills for August, 2009
Approve Payroll Summary Report for August 15, 2009
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2009
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of July 31, 2009
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of July 31, 2009
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of July 31, 2009
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
5) Superintendent’s Report
a. Monthly Board Policy Review
Board policies 645.00 through 647.00 R-3 were reviewed.
b. Progress Report on Major Construction Projects as of August 7, 2009
6) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles to approve the following personnel items:
a. Action regarding the resignation of Beth Ackley as third grade teacher at Davenport Elementary School effective July 31, 2009.
b. Action regarding the resignation of Jerry Babbs as principal at Davenport Elementary School effective July 20, 2009.
c. Action regarding the employment of Kimberly Bigelow as assistant volleyball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10 (pending passing of the American Sport Education Program).
d. Action regarding the employment of Brian Bill as co-sponsor of scholastic bowl at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
e. Action regarding the resignation of Stephanie Brown as assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka High School effective July 29, 2009.
f. Action regarding the resignation of Andrea Denham as paraprofessional at Davenport Elementary School effective July 27, 2009.
g. Action regarding the employment of Aaron Dohner as head golf coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
h. Action regarding the resignation of Amanda Hasty as head cheerleading coach at Eureka High School effective June 15, 2009.
i. Action regarding the increase of hours for Janet Hartter as assistant cook at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10. (3 hours to 6 hours as replacement for Anna Alig, who retired.)
j. Action regarding the employment of Cheryl Kenagy as part-time assistant cook at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10. (replacement for Janet Hartter who will replace Anna Alig, who retired)
k. Action regarding the employment of Cassie Knepp as assistant cheerleading coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10 (pending passing of the American Sport Education Program).
l. Action regarding the employment of Melinda Louck as Title I reading teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10.
m. Action regarding the increase of hours for Barb Mayer from 4/7 to full time at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10 because of an increase of enrollment of special education students.
n. Action regarding the employment of Jill Niemi as co-head cheerleading coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
o. Action regarding the employment of Cheri Ogg as part-time art teacher at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10. (replacement for Sandra Tignor who transferred to full-time math teacher)
p. Action regarding the authorization to use Brad Polanin as a volunteer football coach at Eureka High School.
q. Action regarding the employment of Patrick Prina as assistant boys track coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
r. Action regarding the employment of Andy Sprague as girls swim coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
s. Action regarding the authorization to use Jason Sprague as a volunteer swim coach at Eureka High School.
t. Action regarding the authorization to use Peg Sprague as a volunteer swim coach at Eureka High School.
u. Action regarding the authorization to use Dan Studebaker as a volunteer football coach at Eureka High School.
v. Action regarding the employment of Krista Swanson as co-head cheerleading coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
w. Action regarding the employment of Susan Vance as a teacher aide at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10. (an automatic call back)
x. Action regarding the employment of Pamela Vanlaningham as kindergarten teacher at Congerville Elementary School for SY09-10.
y. Action regarding the authorization to use O’dean Watson as a volunteer cross country and track coach at Eureka High School.
z. Action regarding the employment of Joyce Zehr as a paraprofessional at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10. (an automatic call back)
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Edelman to approve action regarding the authorization to use Kellen Ehrenhardt as a volunteer cross country and track coach at Eureka High School. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles and Wiegand. Nay: None. Abstain: Teri Ehrenhardt. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand to approve action regarding the recommendation of James Wilson as the building principal at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10 effective August 10, 2009. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
7) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Chad Leman to approve the school handbooks for SY09-10. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
8) CAC objectives for SY09-10 were reviewed.
9) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles to approve the tentative budget for SY09-10 on first reading. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
10) Recognition was given to Administrator’s Reports.
11) Information items were discussed.
12) At 8:06 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Chad Leman, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of (July 13, 2009, August 3, 2009 & August 8, 2009) 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: Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
13) At 8:45 p.m. a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles to resume open session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
14) A motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Ed Leman, to approve (July 13, 2009, August 3, 2009 & August 8, 2009) 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: Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
15) At 8:47 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Wiegand, to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
President
Secretary
July 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, July 13, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Summary
1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) A Moment of Silence was observed in memory of Alyssa Burns, a Eureka High School student killed in an automobile accident this past month.
3) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
4) Consent Agenda Items
a. Approve June 8, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
b. Approve June 22, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes
c. Approve June 4, 2009 Wellness Committee Report
d. Approve June 16, 2009 Building and Grounds Committee Report
e. Approve June 18, 2009 Administrative Committee Report
f. Approve June, 2009 Fund Balance Report
g. Approve Additional June, 2009 Bills
h. Approve Current Bills for July, 2009
i. Approve Payroll Summary Report for June 15, 2009
j. Approve Special Payroll Summary Report for June 24, 2009
k. Approve Payroll Summary Report for July 15, 2009
l. Approve Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2009
m. Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of June 30, 2009
n. Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of June 30, 2009
o. Approve Activity Fund Reports as of June 30, 2009
p. Approve Hornet Athletic Boosters Club Treasurer’s Report as of June 10, 2009
q. Approve Textbook Adoption for Eureka High School on Second Reading
5) Superintendent’s Report
a. Fall Registration for 2009-2010
b. Welcome Back Luncheon
c. Monthly Board Policy Review
d. Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
e. Auction of Obsolete Equipment – Saturday, August 22, 2009
6) Personnel Report
a. Action regarding the employment of Terri Bachman as a bus monitor for SY09-10 – (on automatic callback).
b. Action regarding the employment of Gary Cline as a Kindergarten route bus driver for SY09-10 – (on automatic callback).
c. Action regarding the resignation from Beau Doty effective immediately.
d. Action regarding the employment of Linda Meyer as an AM & PM bus driver for SY09-10 – (on automatic callback).
e. Action regarding the employment of Hal Spence as an AM & PM bus driver for SY09-10 – (on automatic callback).
f. Action regarding the retirement of Roger Wilson effective October 30, 2009.
7) Approve Citizen Advisory Council Members for a Three Year Term
8) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
9) Information Items were Discussed
10) Motion to recess and reconvene at the Administrative – Pre-K Center for Closed Session, resume to Open Session, take any necessary action following closed session and adjournment
11) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of (June 8, 2009 & June 22, 2009) 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) Approve the following by consent agenda:
a. Approve (June 8, 2009 and June 22, 2009) Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2(c)(21).
b. Approve retirement letter from Debra Blunier effective at the end of SY11-12.
c. Approve resignation of 50% of the stipend for Scholastic Bowl from Debra Blunier for SY09-10.
d. Approve resignation from Lena Dohner as head volleyball coach at Eureka Middle School.
e. Approve employment of Deborah Adair as bus monitor for SY09-10.
f. Approve transfer of Melissa Linboom to the library/teaching position at Congerville-Goodfield Elementary Schools.
g. Approve employment of Tracy Heffren as head volleyball coach at Eureka High School.
h. Approve employment of Patrick Prina as social studies teacher at Eureka High School.
i. Approve resignation of Kerstan Plattner as a paraprofessional effective July 9, 2009.
14) Adjournment
1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:02 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. Ken Pyles, Mr. Kevin Wiegand and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Mr. Keith Edelman was absent. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Manos and other interested citizens.
2) A moment of Silence was observed in memory of Alyssa Burns, a Eureka High School student killed in an automobile accident this past month.
3) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a) Board Committee Reports
b) Audience Participation
4) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve June 8, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve June 22, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve June 4, 2009 Wellness Committee Meeting Report
Approve June 16, 2009 Building and Grounds Committee Report
Approve June 18, 2009 Administrative Committee Report
Approve June, 2009 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional June, 2009 Bills
Approve Current Bills for July, 2009
Approve Payroll Summary Report for June 15, 2009
Approve Special Payroll summary Report for June 24, 2009
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2009
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of June 30, 2009
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of June 30, 2009
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of June 30, 2009
Approve Hornet Athletic Boosters Club Treasurer’s Report as of June 10, 2009
Approve Textbook Adoption for Eureka High School on Second Reading
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
5) Superintendent’s Report
a. Fall Registration for 2009-10 information was shared
b. The Welcome Back Luncheon will be Monday, August 17, 2009.
c. Monthly Board Policy Review
Board policies 645.00 through 647.00 R-3 were reviewed.
d. A motion was made by Blunier, seconded by Chad Leman that current closed minutes should remain on closed status. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
e. A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand to declare the equipment on the list of obsolete equipment obsolete and sent to Ron Schmidgall Sale Barn to be sold at a public auction on Saturday, August 22, 2009. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
6) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman to approve the following personnel items:
a. Action regarding the employment of Terri Bachman as a bus monitor for SY09-10 – (on automatic callback).
b. Action regarding the employment of Gary Cline as a Kindergarten route bus driver for SY09-10 – (on automatic callback).
c. Action regarding the resignation from Beau Doty effective immediately.
d. Action regarding the employment of Ashleigh Hadfield as dance team co-sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
e. Action regarding the employment of Linda Meyer as an AM & PM bus driver for SY09-10 – (on automatic callback).
f. Action regarding the employment of Hal Spence as an AM & PM bus driver for SY09-10 – (on automatic callback).
g. Action regarding the retirement of Roger Wilson effective October 30, 2009.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
7) A lottery was conducted by Ken Pyles to select members for the CAC. A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Pyles to approve the following CAC Members for three year terms: Matt Wiegand – Davenport Elementary School Parent (chosen by lottery), Bill Schulz – Parent-at-Large (chosen by lottery) and Joni Geick – Eureka Middle School Parent. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
8) Recognition was given to Administrator’s Reports.
9) Information items were discussed.
10) At 7:32 p.m. a motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Pyles, to recess and reconvene at the Administrative – Pre-K Center for Closed Session, resume to Open Session, take any necessary action following closed session and adjournment. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
11) At 7:52 p.m. a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Blunier, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of (June 8, 2009 & June 22, 2009) 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, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
12) At 11:05 p.m. a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles to resume open session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
13) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman, to approve the following by consent agenda:
a. Approve (June 8, 2009 & June 22, 2009) Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2(c)(21).
b. Approve the retirement letter from Debra Blunier effective at the end of SY11-12.
c. Approve the resignation of 50% of the stipend for Scholastic Bowl from Debra Blunier for SY09-10.
d. Approve the resignation from Lena Dohner as head volleyball coach at Eureka Middle School.
e. Approve the employment of Deborah Adair as bus monitor for SY09-10.
f. Approve the transfer of Melissa Linboom to the library/teaching position at Congerville – Goodfield elementary Schools.
g. Approve the employment of Tracy Heffren as head volleyball coach at Eureka High School.
h. Approve the employment of Patrick Prina as social studies teacher at Eureka High School.
i. Approve the resignation of Kerstan Plattner as a paraprofessional effective July 9, 2009.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
14) At 11:08 p.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, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
President
Secretary
June 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, June 8, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Summary
1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) Conduct Hearing on Amended Budget for SY08-09
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
a. Approve May 11, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
b. Approve June 4, 2009 Teacher Evaluation Board Committee Report
c. Approve May, 2009 Fund Balance Report
d. Approve Additional May, 2009 Bills
e. Approve Current Bills for June, 2009
f. Approve Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2009
g. Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of May 31, 2009
h. Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of May 31, 2009
i. Approve Activity Fund Reports as of May 31, 2009
j. Approve Prevailing Wage Ordinance for SY09-10
k. Approve Certificate of Compliance for Prevailing Wage
l. Approve List of Prevailing Wage Rates
m. Approve Letter to request to print Wage Ordinance in the Woodford County Journal
n. Approve Hornet Athletic Boosters Club Financial Reports – January – May 2009
o. Approve Music Boosters Financial Reports – July 2008-May 2009
p. Approve Davenport PTO Financial reports – June 2008 – June 2009
q. Approve Agreement with Eureka Community Hospital to provide school health services to the school district for SY09-10.
r. Approve Resolution for the Designation of Accrued Interest Earned
6) Superintendent’s Report
a. Internal Improvement Review Reports
b. Monthly Board Policy Review
c. Adoption of the 2009-10 Budget Calendar
d. 2009 SchoolSearch Bright Star Award for Educational Excellence
7) Personnel Report
a. Action regarding the request for maternity leave from Stephanie Bishop from August 17, 2009 through September 25, 2009.
b. Action regarding the employment of Debra Blunier as scholastic bowl sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
c. Action regarding the employment of Stephanie Brown as assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
d. Action regarding the employment of Ashleigh Hadfield as dance team co-sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
e. Action regarding the employment of Amanda Hasty as head cheerleading sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
f. Action regarding the employment of Matt Hewitt as assistant football coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
g. Action regarding the employment of Kari Marino as color guard sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
h. Action regarding the resignation from Jennifer Micheletti as a paraprofessional at Goodfield Elementary School effective on June 4, 2009.
i. Action regarding the employment of Kate O’Donnell as musical co-sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10
j. Action regarding the employment of Abigail Rader as head girls track coach at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
k. Action regarding the transfer of Julie Rayburn from half-time kindergarten teacher to full-time second grade teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10.
l. Action regarding the employment of Don Samford as head girls track coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
m. Action regarding the resignation from Nicolle Sherwood as a bus monitor effective June 3, 2009.
n. Action regarding the employment of David Steinbeck as assistant boys basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
o. Action regarding the employment of Abbie Tabor as musical co-sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
p. Action regarding the transfer of Sandra Tignor from half-time art teacher to a full time eighth grade mathematics teacher at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
q. Action regarding the resignation from Bill Troutt as girls track coach at Eureka Middle School effective at the end of SY08-09.
r. Action regarding the employment of Allison Zeller as senior class sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
8) Adoption of Textbooks for Eureka High School on First Reading
9) Approve Mutual Aid Agreement with the Woodford County Board of Health
10) Approve Suppliers of Bread, Dairy Products and tires for SY09-10
11) Approve Membership and Participation Agreement for Natural Gas
12) Approve the Amended Budget for SY08-09
13) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
14) Information Items were Discussed
15) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of (May 11, 2009) 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. 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)]
16) Resume to Open Session
17) Approve the following by consent agenda:
a. Approve (May 11, 2009) Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2(c)(21).
b. Approve the employment of Tracy Heffren as assistant volleyball coach at Eureka High School.
c. Approve the employment of Trish Wierenga as head volleyball coach at Eureka High School.
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 Eureka High School Library. The following members responded to roll: Mr. Kurt Blunier, Mr. Keith Edelman, Mr. Chad Leman, Mr. Ed Leman, Mr. Ken Pyles, Mr. Kevin Wiegand and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Also present was Superintendent Crump and other interested citizens.
2) A motion was made by Blunier, seconded by Chad Leman to enter into the budget hearing. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Edelman to close the budget hearing. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion Carried
3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
4) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a) Board Committee Reports
b) Audience Participation
5) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve May 11, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve June 4, 2009 Teacher Evaluation Board Committee Report
Approve May, 2009 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional May, 2009 Bills
Approve Current Bills for June, 2009
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2009
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of May 31, 2009
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of May 31, 2009
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of May 31, 2009
Approve Prevailing Wage Ordinance for SY09-10
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 Hornets Athletic Boosters Club Financial Reports – January –May 2009
Approve Music Boosters Financial reports – July 2008-June 2009
Approve Davenport PTO Financial Reports – June 2008-June 2009
Approve agreement with Eureka Community Hospital to provide school health services to the school district for SY09-10
Approve Resolution for the Designation of Accrued Interest Earned
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
6) Superintendent’s Report
a. Internal Improvement Review Reports were discussed.
b. Monthly Board Policy Review
Board policies 634.00 through 641.00 were reviewed.
c. A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Pyles to approve the adoption of the 2009-10 Budget Calendar as presented. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
d. 2009 SchoolSearch Bright Star Award for Educational Excellence
7) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Wiegand to approve the following personnel items:
a. Action regarding the request for maternity leave from Stephanie Bishop from August 17, 2009 through September 25, 2009.
b. Action regarding the employment of Debra Blunier as scholastic bowl sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
c. Action regarding the employment of Stephanie Brown as assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
d. Action regarding the employment of Ashleigh Hadfield as dance team co-sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
e. Action regarding the employment of Amanda Hasty as head cheerleading sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
f. Action regarding the employment of Matt Hewitt as assistant football coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
g. Action regarding the employment of Kari Marino as color guard sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
h. Action regarding the resignation from Jennifer Micheletti as a paraprofessional at Goodfield Elementary School effective on June 4, 2009.
i. Action regarding the employment of Kate O’Donnell as musical co-sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10
j. Action regarding the employment of Abigail Rader as head girls track coach at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
k. Action regarding the transfer of Julie Rayburn from half-time kindergarten teacher to full-time second grade teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10.
l. Action regarding the employment of Don Samford as head girls track coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
m. Action regarding the resignation from Nicolle Sherwood as a bus monitor effective June 3, 2009.
n. Action regarding the employment of David Steinbeck as assistant boys basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
o. Action regarding the employment of Abbie Tabor as musical co-sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
p. Action regarding the transfer of Sandra Tignor from half-time art teacher to a full time eighth grade mathematics teacher at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
q. Action regarding the resignation from Bill Troutt as girls track coach at Eureka Middle School effective at the end of SY08-09.
r. Action regarding the employment of Allison Zeller as senior class sponsor at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
8) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Edelman to purchase textbooks for Eureka High School on First Reading. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edleman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
9) A motion was made by Blunier, seconded by Chad Leman, to approve the Mutual Aid Agreement with the Woodford County Board of Health. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
10) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Wiegand to approve the Suppliers of Bread, Dairy Products and Tires for SY09-10 as recommended. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
11) A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the Membership and Participation Agreement for Natural Gas. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
12) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles to approve the amended budget for SY08-09. Upon roll the following voted yea: blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
13) Recognition was given to Administrator’s Reports.
14) Information items were discussed.
15) At 7:55 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of (May 11, 2009) 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. 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, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
16) At 10:04 p.m. a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles to resume open session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
17) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Edelman, to approve the following by consent agenda:
a. Approve (May 11, 2009) Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2(c)(21).
b. Approve the employment of Tracy Heffren as assistant volleyball coach at Eureka High School.
c. Approve the employment of Trish Wierenga as head volleyball coach at Eureka High School.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
18) At 10:12 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Edelman, to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
President
Secretary
May 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, May 11, 2009
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
a. Approve April 30, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes
b. Approve April 30, 2009 Special Reorganization Meeting Minutes
c. Approve May 2, 2009 Building and Grounds Board Committee Report
d. Approve April, 2009 Fund Balance Report
e. Approve Additional April, 2009 Bills
f. Approve Current Bills for May, 2009
g. Approve Payroll Summary Report for May, 2009
h. Approve Treasurer’s Report as of April 30, 2009
i. Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of April 30, 2009
j. Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of April 30, 2009
k. Approve Activity Fund Reports as of April 30, 2009
l. Approve Membership Dues and Athletic Fees to Participate in IESA Activities for SY09-10
m. Approve New and Amended Board Policies on Second Reading
n. Approve Board Policy: Students – Extra-Curricular Activities – No. 730.00 as it was amended after first reading approval in April
o. Approve Middle School Volleyball Camp
p. Approve High School Volleyball Camp
q. Approve Wrestling Camp
r. Approve Girls Basketball Camp
s. Approve EHS Football Camp
t. Approve EHS Basketball Camp
u. Approve EHS Band Camp
v. Approve Membership in the Peoria County Cooperative Purchasing Program for Cafeteria Food and Supplies for SY09-10 - $350.00 (same as this year)
w. Approve Custodial Supply Bids for SY09-10
x. Approve Annual IASB Dues for SY09-10 (increase of $99.00)
5) Superintendent’s Report
a. Monthly Board Policy Review
6) Personnel Report
a. Action regarding the letter of retirement from Anna Alig, assistant cook at Eureka Middle School effective June 5, 2009.
b. Action regarding the request for maternity leave from Stephanie Brown at the beginning of SY09-10 until September 14, 2009.
c. Action regarding the employment of Jill Hilst as special education teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10.
d. Action regarding the employment of Tim Meiss as head boys basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
e. Action regarding the employment of Jill Schumacher as a half-time special education teacher at Congerville Elementary School for SY09-10.
7) Board of Education Committee Assignments – May 11, 2009 – May 10, 2010
8) Approve Fee Schedule for the 2009-10 School Year
9) Approve Cooperative Soccer Agreement between Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District No. 60 and Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield Community Unit School District No. 140
10) Approve the Tentative Amended Budget for SY08-09
11) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
12) Information Items were Discussed
13) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. 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.]
b. 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) Resume to Open Session
15) Approve EHS Bank Camp for Summer 2009
16) 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 Eureka High School Library. The following members responded to roll: Mr. Keith Edelman, Mr. Ed Leman, Mr. Ken Pyles, Mr. Kevin Wiegand and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Absent: Mr. Kurt Blunier and Mr. Chad Leman. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Manos and other interested citizens.
2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
Mrs. Inez Edwards – Art Presentation
3) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a) Board Committee Reports
b) Audience Participation
4) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Pyles to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve April 30, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve April 30, 2009 Special Reorganization Meeting Minutes
Approve May 2, 2009 Building and Grounds Board Committee Report
Approve April, 2009 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional April, 2009 Bills
Approve Current Bills for May, 2009
Approve Payroll Summary Report for May, 2009
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of April 30, 2009
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of April 30, 2009
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of April 30, 2009
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of April 30, 2009
Approve Membership Dues and Athletic Fees to Participate in IESA Activities for SY09-10
Approve New and Amended Board Policies on Second Reading
Approve Board Policy: Students – Extra-Curricular Activities – No. 730.00 as it was amended after first reading approval in April
Approve Middle School Volleyball Camp
Approve High School Volleyball Camp
Approve Wrestling Camp
Approve Girls Basketball Camp
Approve EHS Football Camp
Approve EHS Basketball Camp
Approve Membership in the Peoria County Cooperative Purchasing Program for Cafeteria Food and Supplies for SY09-10 - $350.00 (same as this year)
Approve Custodial Supply Bids for SY09-10
Approve Annual IASB Dues for SY09-10 (increase of $99.00)
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
5) Superintendent’s Report
a. Monthly Board Policy Review
Board policies 625.16 through 630.02were reviewed.
6) A motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Edelman to approve the following personnel items
a) Action regarding the letter of retirement from Anna Alig, assistant cook at Eureka Middle School effective June 5, 2009.
b) Action regarding the request for maternity leave from Stephanie Brown at the beginning of SY09-10 until September 14, 2009.
c) Action regarding the employment of Jill Hilst as special education teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY09-10.
d) Action regarding the employment of Tim Meiss as head boys basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
e) Action regarding the employment of Jill Schumacher as a half-time special education teacher at Congerville Elementary School for SY09-10.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
7) Board of Education Committee Assignments were made effective May 11, 2009 – May 10, 2010.
Standing Committees:
Administration - E. Leman*, C. Leman, Pyles
Buildings, Grounds and Transportation - Pyles*, Wiegand, Blunier,
Curriculum - Edelman*, E. Leman, Ehrenhardt
Educational Support Personnel Negotiations - Ehrenhardt*, C. Leman, Blunier
Extra Curricular - Pyles*, C Leman, Blunier
Finance - E. Leman*, C. Leman, Wiegand
Health Insurance - E. Leman, Wiegand
Certified Personnel Negotiations - Ehrenhardt*, Edelman, E. Leman
Policies - Ehrenhardt*, E. Leman, Edelman
Teacher Evaluation - Edelman, Ehrenhardt
IASB Delegate - C. Leman
Wellness - Ehrenhardt
*Chairpersons
8) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles, to approve the fee schedule for the 2009-10 School Year. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
9) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand to approve the Cooperative Soccer Agreement between Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District No. 60 and Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield Community Unit School District No. 140. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
10) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Edelman, to approve the Tentative Amended Budget for SY08-09. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
11) Recognition was given to Administrator’s Reports.
12) Information items were discussed.
13) At 7:36 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Ed Leman, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. 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.]
b. 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: Edelman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
14) At 8:13 p.m. a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles to resume open session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
15) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand, to approve EHS band camp for summer 2009.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
16) At 8:40 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Wiegand, to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
President
Secretary
April 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, April 13, 2009
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 March 9, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve March 17, 2009 Special Board Meeting Minutes
Approve March 30, 2009 Special Board Meeting Minutes
Approve March 26, 2009 Board Policy Committee Report
Approve March, 2009 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional March, 2009 Bills
Approve Current Bills for April, 2009
Approve Payroll Summary Report for March, 2009
Approve Payroll Summary Report for April, 2009
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of March 31, 2009
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of March 31, 2009
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of March 31, 2009 - Revised
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of March 31, 2009
Approve Adoption of Language Arts Textbooks for Grades 6-8 on Second Reading
Approve Adoption of Health Textbooks for Grades 6-8 on Second Reading
Approve IHSA Membership for SY09-10 (no fee assessed)
Approve Small Item Classroom and Office supply Vendors for SY09-10
Approve Student Insurance Carrier for SY09-10 – Markel Insurance Company
5) Superintendent’s Report
a. Monthly Board Policy Review
b. CAC Vacancies for SY09-10
c. IASB Request for Resolutions
d. Purchase of Used School Bus
e. Schedule Special Board Meeting to Reorganize and Seat New Board Members
6) Personnel Report
a) Action regarding the retirement of Pam Baer effective at the end of SY08-09.
7) Approve Board Policies on First Reading
8) Approve Resolution on the Refinancing of the Current 1998 Building Bond Debt
9) Special Presentation
10) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
11) Information Items were Discussed
12) Moved to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Student Disciplinary Cases [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
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. Discussion of (March 9, 2009 two sessions) and (March 17, 2009) 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)]
13) Resume to Open Session
14) Approve the suspension of Student A
15) Approve the following by consent agenda:
a. Approve (March 9, 2009 two sessions) and (March 17, 2009) Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2(c)(21).
b. Approve the employment of Whitney Eastman as Summer Student Temporary Custodian.
c. Approve the employment of Jeremy Moxley as Summer Student Temporary Custodian.
d. Approve the employment of Ethan Thorne as Summer Student Temporary Custodian.
e. Approve the employment of Andrew Wherley as Summer Student Temporary Custodian.
f. Approve the employment of Adam Zehr as head girls basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY 09-10.
16) Adjournment
1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:01 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 and other interested citizens. Mr. Chris Miller left at 8:20 p.m.
2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
EHS Speech Team
· Introduction – Alicia Gardner
· Radio Broadcast – Emily Rhoades
· “I Wanna Be a Muppet” – Karen Sprague
3) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a. Board Committee Reports
b. Audience Participation
4) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Miller to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve March 9, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve March 17, 2009 Special Board Meeting Minutes
Approve March 30, 2009 Special Board Meeting Minutes
Approve March 26, 2009 Board Policy Committee Report
Approve March, 2009 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional March, 2009 Bills
Approve Current Bills for April, 2009
Approve Payroll Summary Report for March, 2009
Approve Payroll Summary Report for April, 2009
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of March 31, 2009
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of March 31, 2009
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of March 31, 2009 - Revised
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of March 31, 2009
Approve Adoption of Language Arts Textbooks for Grades 6-8 on Second Reading
Approve Adoption of Health Textbooks for Grades 6-8 on Second Reading
Approve IHSA Membership for SY09-10
Approve Small Item Classroom and Office supply Vendors for SY09-10
Approve Student Insurance Carrier for SY09-10 – Markel Insurance Company
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
5) Superintendent’s Report
a. Monthly Board Policy Review
Board policies 610.00 through 615.00 were reviewed.
b. CAC Vacancies for SY09-10 were discussed.
c. IASB Request for Resolutions was shared.
d. A motion was made by Van Hoorn, seconded by Chad Leman to approve the purchase of bus number two by First Baptist Church of Eureka, at the price of $3500.00 ( the same amount as the trade-in allowance provided by the bus company and approved at the March 2009 Board meeting.) Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
e. A Special Board Meeting to Reorganize and Seat New Board Members was set for Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
6) A motion was made by Blunier, seconded by Pyles to approve the following personnel item:
a) Action regarding the retirement of Pam Baer effective at the end of SY08-09.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
7) A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Miller to approve Board Policies on First Reading. 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 Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles to approve Resolution on the Refinancing of the Current 1998 Building Bond Debt 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.
9) A Special Presentation was made honoring Dr. Debora Van Hoorn and Mr. Chris C. Miller for their years of service on the School Board.
Debora Van Hoorn 2005-2009
Chris C. Miller 1989-2009
10) Recognition was given to Administrator’s Reports.
11) Information items were discussed.
12) At 8:07 p.m., a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Ed Leman, that the meeting go into Closed session for the discussion of:
a. Student Disciplinary Cases [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
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. Discussion of (March 9, 2009 two sessions) and (March 17, 2009) 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)]
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Miller, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
13) At 10:16 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles, to resume the Open Session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
14) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman to uphold the administrative recommendation of a two day out of school suspension of Student A. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
15) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Van Hoorn to approve the following items by consent agenda:
a. Approve (March 9, 2009 two sessions) and (March 17, 2009) Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2(c)(21).
b. Approve the employment of Whitney Eastman as Summer Student Temporary Custodian.
c. Approve the employment of Jeremy Moxley as Summer Student Temporary Custodian.
d. Approve the employment of Ethan Thorne as Summer Student Temporary Custodian.
e. Approve the employment of Andrew Wherley as Summer Student Temporary Custodian.
f. Approve the employment of Adam Zehr as head girls basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY 09-10.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
16) At 10:33 p.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Van Hoorn to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Van Hoorn and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
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