February 2010 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, February 8, 2010
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
5) Superintendent’s Report
6) Personnel Report
a. Action regarding the authorization to use Joe Burns as a volunteer bass fishing coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
b. Action regarding the employment of Brandon Heider as assistant girls track coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
c. Action regarding the authorization to use Matt Hewitt as a volunteer baseball and softball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
d. Action regarding the authorization to use Nancy Hoelscher as a volunteer softball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
e. Action regarding the authorization to use Brian Johnson as a volunteer boys track coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
f. Action regarding the authorization to use Emily Martin as a volunteer softball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
g. Action regarding the authorization to use Ray Moushon as a volunteer bass fishing coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
h. Action regarding the authorization to use Scott Punke as a volunteer bass fishing coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
i. Action regarding the authorization to use Todd Punke as a volunteer bass fishing coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
j. Action regarding the authorization to use O’dean Watson as a volunteer boys track coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
k. Action regarding the authorization to use Barb Wertz as a volunteer softball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
l. Action regarding the authorization to use Jeff White as a volunteer bass fishing coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
m. Action regarding the authorization to use Duane Wolland as a volunteer bass fishing coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
n. Action regarding the authorization to use Pete Zobrist as a volunteer baseball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
7) Establish Eureka High School Graduation Date for the Class of 2010
8) Approve Purchase of Two School Buses for SY10-11
9) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
10) Information Items
11) 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. Discussion of (January 11, 2010 and January 25, 2010) 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. 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)]

d. 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) (2)]

12) Resume to Open Session
13) Approve suspension of John Goodson
14) Resume Closed Session
15) Resume to Open Session
16) Approve Closed Session Minutes of January 11, 2010 and January 25, 2010 to remain on closed status and the authorization to use Brad Polanin as a volunteer track coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
17) 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. 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) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT –

3) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.

4) A motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Pyles, to approve the following consent agenda items:

Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for January 11, 2010
Approve January 25, 2010 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve Building and Grounds Board Committee Report of January 27, 2010
Approve January, 2010 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional January, 2010 Bills
Approve Current Bills for February, 2010
Approve Payroll Summary Report for February, 2010
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2010
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of January 31, 2010
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of January 31, 2010
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of January 31, 2010
Approve Hornet Athletic booster Club Treasurers Report as of January 13, 2010

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

5) Superintendent’s Report

a. Analysis of Second Semester Enrollment

b. Kindergarten Enrollment Projections for SY10-11 were shared.

c. Monthly Board Policy Review

Board policies 710.13 through 710.17were reviewed.

d. Bus Status Report was shared.

6) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Ed Leman, to approve the following by consent agenda:

a. Action regarding the authorization to use Joe Burns as a volunteer bass fishing coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

b. Action regarding the employment of Brandon Heider as assistant girls track coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

c. Action regarding the authorization to use Matt Hewitt as a volunteer baseball and softball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

d. Action regarding the authorization to use Nancy Hoelscher as a volunteer softball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

e. Action regarding the authorization to use Brian Johnson as a volunteer boys track coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

f. Action regarding the authorization to use Emily Martin as a volunteer softball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

g. Action regarding the authorization to use Ray Moushon as a volunteer bass fishing coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

h. Action regarding the authorization to use Scott Punke as a volunteer bass fishing coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

i. Action regarding the authorization to use Todd Punke as a volunteer bass fishing coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

j. Action regarding the authorization to use O’dean Watson as a volunteer boys track coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

k. Action regarding the authorization to use Barb Wertz as a volunteer softball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

l. Action regarding the authorization to use Jeff White as a volunteer bass fishing coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

m. Action regarding the authorization to use Duane Wolland as a volunteer bass fishing coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

n. Action regarding the authorization to use Pete Zobrist as a volunteer baseball coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

7) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman, to establish May 23, 2010 as Eureka High School Graduation Date for the Class of 2010. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

8) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the purchase of two school buses for SY10-11.

2-2010 77 passenger Blue Bird School Buses, Cummins 6.7 diesel engine as per all state and federal specifications with less than 15,000 miles.

2 buses - $73,100 each $146,200
2 Trade-in Allowances
Bus #6 $7500
Bus #12 $7500
Total Delivered to School $131,200

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

9) Recognition was given to the Administrators’ Reports.

10) Information items were discussed.
11) At 7:36 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Blunier, 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. Discussion of (January 11, 2010 and January 25, 2010) 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. 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)]

d. 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) (2)]

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

12) At 10:35 p.m. a motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Pyles, to resume open session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

13) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles, to suspend John Goodson without pay beginning February 9, 2010 through the last day of the 2009-10 school year. The district will continue to pay its portion of the health insurance premium. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

14) At 10:40 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand , to resume closed session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

15) At 12:22 a.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Wiegand, to resume open session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

16) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Wiegand to approve Closed Session Minutes of January 11, 2010 and January 25, 2010 to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21) and authorize use of Brad Polanin as a volunteer track coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

17) At 12:30 a.m., a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Wiegand, to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned


President Secretary