November 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, 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


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