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.



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