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