March 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, March 8, 2010
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 February 8, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve February 27, 2010 Special Board Meeting Retreat Minutes
Approve February, 2010 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional February, 2010 Bills
Approve Current Bills for March, 2010
Approve Special Payroll Summary Report for February 11, 2010
Approve Payroll Summary Report for March, 2010
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of February 28, 2010
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of February 28, 2010
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of February 28, 2010
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of February 28, 2010
5) Superintendent’s Report
a. Congratulations to Goodfield Elementary School for receiving the Academic Excellence Award – 2009 Illinois Honor Roll
b. Congratulations to Eureka Middle School for Receiving “Implementing” Level of Recognition for PBIS
c. Monthly Board Policy Review
6) Personnel Report
a) Action regarding the resignation of Jim Berlett as transportation manager for the district effective July 6, 2010.
b) Action regarding the authorization to use Dave Heinold as a volunteer track coach for both boys and girls teams at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
c) Action regarding the authorization to use Steve Holman as a volunteer bass fishing coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
d) Action regarding the employment of Dustin Roth as an assistant boys track coach at Eureka Middle School for SY09-10.
c) Approve the Resolution Reference the Non-reemployment of Certified Personnel for SY10-11.
d) Approve the Resolution Reference the Dismissal of Educational Support Personnel for SY10-11
e) Approve the Resolution Reference the Dismissal of employees assigned to Extra-Curricular duties.
f) Approve the Resolution Reference the Reduction of Contract Days of Educational Support Personnel for SY10-11 and all future school years.
7) Approve the Boys and Girls Swimming Co-op Agreement Between the Roanoke-Benson Community School District No. 60, Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield Community Unit School District No. 140 and the Metamora Township High School District No. 122.
8) Approve the amended school calendar for SY09-10.
9) Establish Eureka Middle School Eighth Grade Promotion Date
10) Select Participants for Graduation/Promotion
11) Approve the 2010-2011 Official School Calendar, Schedule of School Improvement Days, Schedule of Regular Board of Education Meetings and CAC Meetings
12) Approve Senior Class Trip to Great America in Gurnee, IL on May 19, 2010.
13) Approve contract for actuarial services for SY09-10
14) Approve asbestos designer/management work for the tunnels at Davenport Elementary School
15) Approve resolution to purchase real estate
16) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
17) Information Items were Discussed
18) Moved 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 (February 8, 2010) and (February 27, 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)]

19) Resume to Open Session
20) Approve (February 8, 2010) and (February 27, 2010) Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and action regarding the authorization to use Craig Hibbard as a volunteer football coach for SY10-11.
21) 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. Keith Edelman, Mr. Chad Leman, Mr. Ed Leman, Mr. Ken Pyles, Mr. Kevin Wiegand and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Mr. Kurt Blunier arrived at 7:08 p.m. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Manos and other interested citizens.

2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT

• Linking for Learning in the Media Center – Mrs. Jackson

3) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports

a. Board Committee Reports
b. Audience Participation

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

Approve February 8, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve February 27, 2010 Special Board Meeting Retreat Minutes
Approve February, 2010 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional February, 2010 Bills
Approve Current Bills for March, 2010
Approve Special Payroll Summary Report for February 11, 2010
Approve Payroll Summary Report for March, 2010
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of February 28, 2010
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of February 28, 2010
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of February 28, 2010
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of February 28, 2010

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

5) Superintendent’s Report

a. Congratulations to Goodfield Elementary School Staff and Students

b. Congratulations to Eureka Middle School for Receiving “Implementing” Level of Recognition for PBIS

c. Monthly Board Policy Review

Board policies 710.18 through 715.01 were reviewed.

6) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Edelman to approve the following personnel items by consent agenda:

a) Action regarding the resignation of Jim Berlett as transportation manager for the district effective July 6, 2010.
b) Action regarding the authorization to use Dave Heinold as a volunteer track coach for both boys and girls teams at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
c) Action regarding the authorization to use Steve Holman as a volunteer bass fishing coach at Eureka High School for SY09-10.
d) Action regarding the employment of Dustin Roth as an assistant boys’ track 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.

e) A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Blunier, to approve the Resolution of Non-reemployment of the following Certified Personnel for SY10-11:

Tera Hammond
Jill Hilst
Candace Jackson
Terri Kuebler – reduction to half-time position
Barbara Mayer
Jill Schumacher

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: Pyles. Motion Carried.

f) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Edelman, to approve the Resolution Reference the Dismissal of the following Educational Support Personnel for SY10-11:

Angela Knapp – Paraprofessional
Emily Martin – Paraprofessional
Susan Vance – Paraprofessional

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

g) A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Pyles, to approve the Resolution Reference the Dismissal of the following employees assigned to Extra-Curricular duties for SY10-11:

Jaclyn Anderson Volleyball Assistant – Eureka Middle School
Kim Bieglow Volleyball Assistant – Eureka High School
Brian Bill WYSE Sponsor – Eureka High School
Melissa Eigsti Girls Track Co-Assistant – Eureka Middle School
Jerry Gouge Girls Basketball Assistant – Eureka Middle School
Ashleigh Hadfield Dance team Co-Sponsor – Eureka High School
Rachel Hayes Dance Team Sponsor – Eureka Middle School
Tracy Heffren Volleyball Coach – Eureka High School
Brandon Heider Girls Track Assistant – Eureka High School
Cassie Knepp Cheerleading Assistant – Eureka High School
Kari Marino Color Guard Sponsor – Eureka High School
Tim Meiss Head Boys’ Basketball Coach – Eureka High School
Jill Niemi Cheerleading Co-Sponsor – Eureka High School
Mike Raney Boys Swimming Coach – Eureka High School
Dustin Roth Assistant Boys Track Coach Eureka Middle School
Don Samford Girls’ Track Coach – Eureka High School
Dave Steinbeck 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach – Eureka Middle School
Krista Swanson Cheerleading Co-Sponsor – Eureka High School
Abbie Tabor Musical Co-Sponsor – Eureka High School
Laura Willman Volleyball Assistant – Eureka Middle School

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.


h) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Ed Leman, to approve the Resolution Reference the Reduction of Contract Days of the following Educational Support Personnel for SY10-11 and all future school years:

Colleen Bush Paraprofessional - Davenport Elementary School
Nancy Chally Library Clerk - Eureka Middle School
Beth Clawson Paraprofessional - Davenport Elementary School
Teresa Davey Paraprofessional - Davenport Elementary School
Jessica Duffy Paraprofessional - Davenport Elementary School
Inez Edwards Library Clerk - Davenport Elementary School
Nancy Fisher Paraprofessional - Goodfield Elementary School
Luellen Fitz Paraprofessional - Davenport Elementary School
Carol Gardner Paraprofessional - Eureka Middle School
Richard Griffith Paraprofessional - Eureka High School
Jennifer Lind Paraprofessional - Davenport Elementary School
Marie Little Paraprofessional - Davenport Elementary School
Teresa Middleton Paraprofessional - Davenport Elementary School
Amy Punke Paraprofessional - Davenport Elementary School
Debi Smith Paraprofessional - Eureka Middle School
Beth Taylor Paraprofessional - Congerville Elementary School
Lindsey Whorten Paraprofessional - Eureka Middle School
Joyce Zehr Paraprofessional - Davenport Elementary School
Debra Zook Paraprofessional - Davenport Elementary School

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, 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 approve the Boys and Girls Swimming Co-op Agreement Between the Roanoke-Benson Community School District No. 60, Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield Community Unit School District No. 140 and the Metamora Township High School District No. 122 with Metamora District 122 as host of the programs. 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 Pyles, seconded by Edelman, to approve Amended School Calendar for SY09-10 (including the following adjustments to the SY09-10 calendar) and authorize the Superintendent to adjust the calendar if any additional emergency days are utilized, in order to assure 180 calendar school days.

Monday, May 24, 2010 - last full day

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 2:30 p.m. dismissal
- last day breakfast and hot lunch will be served
- last day for bus routes

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - No school - Teacher’s Institute

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - Pick-up report card day – cards are available between the hours of 8:30 and 11:30 a.m.
- High School cards will be mailed home
- No bus service

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 Chad Leman, to establish the Eureka Middle School Eighth Grade Promotion date for Monday, May 24, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eureka Middle School Gymnasium. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

10) Select Participants for Graduation/Promotion

Eureka High School: Sunday, May 23, 2010 – 3:00 p.m. – McCollum Field, Rain – Eureka High School Gymnasium

One board member to read names: Chad Leman
One board member to distribute diplomas: Kurt Blunier, Keith Edelman
Board President will provide a welcome.

Eureka Middle School: Monday, May 24, 2010 – 7:00 p.m. – Eureka Middle School Gymnasium

One board member to read names: Ed Leman
One board member to distribute diplomas: Keith Edelman

11) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Ed Leman, to approve the 2010-2011 Official School Calendar, Schedule of School Improvement Days, Schedule of Regular Board of Education Meetings and CAC Meetings.

Highlights of the recommended calendar

• Two full day institutes at the beginning of the year
• School starts for students on August 18, 2010 – Half Day
• Four 11:30 a.m. dismissals for School Improvement activities have been scheduled
• Attend school on Veterans Day
• No school on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving
• First semester ends before Christmas
• Eight week days for Christmas Vacation
• Spring vacation will be the week before Easter
• School would end on May 24, 2011 if no emergency days were utilized

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman and Ed Leman. Nay: Chad Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Motion Failed to Carry.

A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the 2010-2011 Official School Calendar as presented with the change of observing Veterans Day as a holiday and attending school on November 24, 2010. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: Edelman and Chad Leman. Motion Carried.

12) A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Pyles, to approve a Senior Class trip to be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 to Great America in Gurnee, IL. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

13) A motion was made by Chad Leman, seconded by Pyles, to contract with Mitchell Serota and Associates out of Skokie, IL for actuarial services for FY10-FY11.

A new requirement of the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB45) is to calculate post-retirement health care liabilities of retirees that remain on the district health insurance plan (at their cost). This is seen as a benefit because the premium is discounted due to participation in a group health insurance plan that includes younger individuals in the risk pool.

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 Pyles, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the bid of Springfield Analytical, Inc. for asbestos designer/management work for the tunnels at Davenport Elementary School. 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 Wiegand, seconded by Pyles, to approve a Resolution to Purchase Real Estate at 1961 South Main Street, Eureka, IL, also known as the Getz Greenhouse Property as per the following:

• Price Agreed upon - $225,000.00
• Amount to be paid following the removal of all greenhouses, equipment and general clean-up of debris - $10,000.00

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Abstention: Ed Leman. Motion Carried.

16) Recognition was given to Administrator’s Reports.

17) Information items were discussed.

18) At 8:52 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand, 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 (February 8, 2010) and (February 27, 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)]

Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

19) At 10:57 p.m. a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Pyles to resume to Open Session.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

20) A motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Edelman, to approve (February 8, 2010) and (February 27, 2010) Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes, but to remain on closed status – Illinois School Code Citation 5ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and approve authorization to use Craig Hibbard as a volunteer football coach for SY10-11. Upon roll the following voted yea: Blunier, Edelman, Chad Leman, Ed Leman, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.

21) At 10:58 p.m. a motion was made by Ed Leman, seconded by Chad Leman, 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