REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 W. Cruger Ave.
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, November 14, 2011
7:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) Proclamation of Resolutions
3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT – “Trying our Hands at Poetry” by America Baer, Kaitlyn Rocke, Sarah Servis, Claire Raney, Justin Steffen, Allie Brewer, Daisy Teegarden, Andy Grichnick and Mrs. Peg Selvey
4) An opportunity was given for the hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
5) Consent Agenda Items
Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for October 10, 2011
Approve Strategic Planning Team Meeting held on October 26, 2011
Approve Board Technology Committee Report of November 1, 2011
Approve Board Finance Committee Report of November 8, 2011
Approve October 2011 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional October, 2011 Bills
Approve Current Bills for November, 2011
Approve Payroll Summary Report for October, 2011
Approve Payroll Summary Report for November, 2011
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of October 31, 2011
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of October 31, 2011
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of October 31, 2011
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of October 31, 2011
Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report as of October 12, 2011
Approve Illinois State Library FY2012 School District Library Grant Program Application
6) Superintendent’s Report
7) Personnel Report
a) Action regarding the employment of Jennifer Baer as a co-sponsor of the Davenport Drama Club for SY11-12.
b) Action regarding the resignation from Thomas Bertram as bus driver effective October 30, 2011.
c) Action regarding the appointment of Anthony Block as a volunteer wrestling coach at Eureka Middle School.
d) Action regarding the employment of Ryan Davis as an assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
e) Action regarding the appointment of Anthony Grichnick as a volunteer Lego League coach at Eureka Middle School.
f) Action regarding the appointment of Heather Grichnick as a volunteer Lego League coach at Eureka Middle School.
g) Action regarding the employment of Brandon Heider as an assistant girls track coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
h) Action regarding the employment of Cara Hittle as a substitute bus driver.
i) Action regarding the resignation from Greg Hollenberg as substitute bus driver.
j) Action regarding the employment of Terri Kuebler as an assistant speech coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
k) Action regarding the appointment of Gary Littell as a volunteer Lego League coach at Eureka Middle School.
l) Action regarding the employment of Wesley Ohnesorge as a substitute bus driver.
m) Action regarding the employment of Harlan Pierson as an a.m. bus route driver for SY11-12.
n) Action regarding the employment of Julie Shoemaker as a co-sponsor of the Eureka Middle School Drama Club for SY11-12.
o) Action regarding the employment of Rebecca Sierra as a co-sponsor of the Davenport Drama Club for SY11-12/
p) Action regarding the employment of Jeff Walker as a co-sponsor of the Eureka Middle School Drama Club for SY11-12.
q) Action regarding the employment of Daniel Waller as a substitute bus driver for SY11-12.
8) Approve Allocation from EHS All Classes Legacy Fund
9) Approve Security Camera System Project
10) Approve Proposed Tax Levy for 2011
11) Utilization of Technology in the Schools
12) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
13) Information
14) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a) Discussion of (October 11, 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)]
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) Review student discipline cases [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
15) Resume to Open Session
16) Take any necessary action following closed session regarding minutes, student discipline, employment of personnel, resignations, terminations and leaves of absence
17) Adjournment
1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Teri Ehrenhardt in the Eureka High School Library. The following members responded to roll: Mr. Keith Edelman, Mr. James Kieser, Mr. Chad Leman, Mr. Alan Pacocha, Mr. Ken Pyles, Mr. Kevin Wiegand and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Mr. Bob Gold, Mr. Richard Wherley, Mr. Bob Bardwell, Mr. Randy Berardi, Mrs. Nancy Ryan and many other interested citizens.
2) Proclamation of Resolutions
• Resolution Proclaiming November 15, 2011 School Board Members Day
3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
• “Trying our Hands at Poetry” – America Baer, Kaitlyn Rocke, Sarah Servis, Claire Raney, Justin Steffen, Allie Brewer, Daisy Teegarden, Andy Grichnick and Mrs. Peg Selvey
4) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
• Board Committee Reports
• Audience Participation:
a) Terri Punke
b) Scott Punke
c) Thomas Enterline
d) Bill Lorenz
5) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the following consent agenda items:
a. Approve October 10, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes
b. Approve Strategic Planning Team Meeting held on October 26, 2011
c. Approve Board Technology Committee Report of November 1, 2011
d. Approve Board Finance Committee Report of November 8, 2011
e. Approve October 2011 Fund Balance
f. Approve Additional October, 2011 Bills
g. Approve Current Bills for November, 2011
h. Approve Payroll Summary Report for October, 2011
i. Approve Payroll Summary Report for November, 2011
j. Approve Treasurer’s Report as of October 31, 2011
k. Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of October 31, 2011
l. Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of October 31, 2011
m. Approve Activity Fund Reports as of October 31, 2011
n. Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report as of October 12, 2011
o. Approve Illinois State Library FY2012 School District Library Grant Program Application
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
6) Superintendent’s Report
a. District Immunization Report
Our school district had 36 students (increase of 20 from last year) that were not in state compliance as of August 18, 2011, the first day of school, which resulted in a 97.1% compliance rate (4 – Congerville, 4 – Goodfield, 5 – Davenport, 18– Eureka Middle School, 10 were sixth graders needing a physical only which are all in compliance at this time, 5 – 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 2011
A list of building maintenance items that were completed over the summer through November 1, 2011 was shared. We accomplished a number of items; we are currently working on items not completed.
c. Staffing Plan Timeline for SY12-13 was shared.
d. Monthly Board Policy Review
Board Policies 270.16 through 270.20
e. An overview was presented of the Education Reform Act and The Performance Evaluation Reform Act.
7) A motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Kieser, to approve the following personnel items:
a. Action regarding the employment of Jennifer Baer as a co-sponsor of the Davenport Drama Club for SY11-12.
b. Action regarding the resignation from Thomas Bertram as bus driver effective October 30, 2011.
c. Action regarding the appointment of Anthony Block as a volunteer wrestling coach at Eureka Middle School.
d. Action regarding the employment of Ryan Davis as an assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
e. Action regarding the appointment of Anthony Grichnick as a volunteer Lego League coach at Eureka Middle School.
f. Action regarding the appointment of Heather Grichnick as a volunteer Lego League coach at Eureka Middle School.
g. Action regarding the employment of Brandon Heider as an assistant girls track coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
h. Action regarding the employment of Cara Hittle as a substitute bus driver.
i. Action regarding the resignation from Greg Hollenberg as substitute bus driver.
j. Action regarding the employment of Terri Kuebler as an assistant speech coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
k. Action regarding the appointment of Gary Littell as a volunteer Lego League coach at Eureka Middle School.
l. Action regarding the employment of Wesley Ohnesorge as a substitute bus driver.
m. Action regarding the employment of Harlen Pierson as an a.m. bus route driver for SY11-12.
n. Action regarding the employment of Julie Shoemaker as a co-sponsor of the Eureka Middle School Drama Club for SY11-12.
o. Action regarding the employment of Rebecca Sierra as a co-sponsor of the Davenport Drama Club for SY11-12.
p. Action regarding the employment of Jeff Walker as a co-sponsor of the Eureka Middle School Drama Club for SY11-12.
q. Action regarding the employment of Daniel Waller as a substitute bus driver for SY11-12.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
8) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Edelman to approve the allocation of $737.00 from the EHS All Classes Legacy Fund to the EHS Scholastic Bowl. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
9) A motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Leman to award the Security Camera System Project to Security Electronics Integration Company in the amount of $169,266.25. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
10) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Pyles to approve the resolution for the proposed Tax Levy for 2011 as per the attached. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
11) Utilization of Technology in the Schools
An oral presentation from each building principal was given on what technology is available in each school and how technology is being utilized for the benefit of our students.
• Mr. Berardi
• Mrs. Ryan
• Mr. Bardwell
• Mr. Wherley
12) Recognition was given to Administrator’s Reports
13) Information items were discussed.
14) At 9:10 pm a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of (October 11, 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)]
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. Review student discipline cases [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
15) At 11:37 p.m. a motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Pyles, to resume open session. Upon roll the following voted yea Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
16) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Kieser, to approve Closed Session minutes of October 10, 2011 to remain on closed status. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
17) At 11:38 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Leman, to adjourn. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 W. Cruger Ave.
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, October 10, 2011
7:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) Moment of Silence for Cheyenne Burwell and Troy Burwell
3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT – “Merhaba Turkey” by Mrs. Deb Bertschi
4) An opportunity was given for the hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
5) Consent Agenda Items
Approve September 12, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve District Health Insurance Committee Report of September 22, 2011
Approve District Health Insurance Committee Report of September 29, 2011
Approve Strategic Planning Team Report of September 27, 2011
Approve September, 2011 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional September, 2011 Bills
Approve Current Bills for October, 2011
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of September 30, 2011
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of September 30, 2011
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of September 30, 2011
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of September 30, 2011
Approve Field Trips for SY11-12
Approve Fund Raisers for SY11-12
Approve Dance Clinic – January 16, 2012 and Spring Break Baseball Camp – April 3-4, 2012
6) Approve FY11 Audit Report
7) Superintendent’s Report
8) Personnel Report
a) Action regarding the resignation from Lisa Brown effective Wednesday, September 21, 2011.
b) Action regarding the employment of Teresa Davey as a paraprofessional for the a.m. section of Early Childhood Education.
c) Action regarding using James Edward Robert Tharp as a Volunteer Girls’ Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School.
9) Presentation of 2011 School Report Card
10) Presentation of School Improvement Plans for SY11-12
11) Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Eureka for a School Resource Officer
12) Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement 2011-12 through 2013-14 between the Congerville – Eureka – Goodfield Education Association IEA/NEA and the Congerville – Eureka – Goodfield C.U.S.D. No. 140 Board of Education.
13) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
14) Information
15) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a) Discussion of (September 13, 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)]
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) Review student discipline cases [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
d) Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes or employees. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2)]
16) Resume to Open Session
17) Take any necessary action following closed session regarding minutes, student discipline, employment of personnel, resignations, terminations and leaves of absence.
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. Keith Edelman, Mr. James Kieser, Mr. Alan Pacocha, Mr. Ken Pyles, Mr. Kevin Wiegand and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Mr. Chad Leman was absent. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Gold, Mr. Randy Berardi, Mrs. Nancy Ryan, Mr. Bob Bardwell, Mr. Rich Wherley and other interested citizens.
2) Moment of Silence
• A Moment of Silence was observed for Cheyenne Burwell and her uncle, Troy Burwell, who passed away on October 5, 2011.
3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
• “Merhaba Turkey” – Mrs. Deb Bertschi
4) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a. Board Committee Reports
b. Audience Participation
5) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Pacocha, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve September 12, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve District Health Insurance Committee Report from September 22, 2011
Approve District Health Insurance Committee Report from September 29, 2011
Approve Strategic Planning Team Report of September 27, 2011
Approve September, 2011 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional September, 2011 Bills
Approve Current Bills for October, 2011
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of September 30, 2011
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of September, 2011
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of September 30, 2011
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of September 30, 2011
Approve Field Trips for SY11-12
Approve Fund Raisers for SY11-12
Approve Dance Clinic – January 16, 2012 and Spring Break Baseball Camp – April 3-4, 2012
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
6) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Pyles, to approve the FY11 Audit Report presented by Tim Custis of Gorenz and Associates, Ltd. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
7) Superintendent’s Report
a. IASB Award for Teri Ehrenhardt
Teri Ehrenhardt has received the designation of “Master Status Maintained” under the IASB’s Master Board Member Annual Program. She will receive the award during the IASB Central Illinois Valley Division Fall Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Caterpillar’s Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center.
b. IASB Resolutions
Enclosed within the board envelope is a Report to the Membership for the IASB 2011 Delegate Assembly Meeting on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in the Regency A/B Ballroom, West Tower, Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL. Kevin Wiegand is the IASB Delegate for the assembly meeting.
c. Monthly Board Policy Review
Board policies 270.11 through 270.15
d. 2011 SchoolSearch Bright Star Award for Educational Excellence
An announcement was made and a certificate was awarded for earning the 2011 SchoolSearch Bright Star Award for Educational Excellence. Our district was one of only 79 out of a total of 868 school districts in Illinois to receive the award. This is the 14th year the district has received this award.
8) A motion was made by Kieser, seconded by Pacocha, to approve the following personnel items:
a. Action regarding the resignation from Lisa Brown effective Wednesday, September 21, 2011.
b. Action regarding the employment of Teresa Davey as a para-professional for the a.m. section of Early Childhood Education.
c. Action regarding using James Edward Robert Tharp as a Volunteer Girls’ Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
9) The 2011 School Report Card data was reviewed.
10) School Improvement Plans for SY11-12. The principals provided a brief overview of their building plans and answered questions.
11) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand, to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Eureka for a School Resource Officer for three years: SY12-13, SY13-14, SY14-15. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
12) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Kieser, to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement 2011-12 through 2013-14 between the Congerville – Eureka – Goodfield Education Association IEA/NEA and the Congerville – Eureka – Goodfield C.U.S.D. No. 140 Board of Education. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
13) Recognition was given to Administrator’s Reports.
14) Information items were discussed.
15) At 9:18 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Pacocha, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of (September 12, 2011) 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. Review student discipline cases [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
d. Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes or employees. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2)]
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
16) At 11:06 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Edelman, to resume open session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
17) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Kieser, to approve Closed Session minutes of September 12, 2011 to remain on closed status and to approve SY11-12 administrator salaries including TRS for the following:
a. Robert Bardwell $88,284.00
b. Randy Berardi $75,560.00
c. Robert Gold $105,000.00
d. Richard Wherley $104,072.00
e. Cynthia Wondercheck $61,583.00
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: Pyles. Motion Carried.
18) At 11:08 p.m. a motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Pyles, to adjourn. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 W. Cruger Ave.
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, September 12, 2011
7:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) Conduct Hearing on the 2011-2012 Budget
3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT – Introduction of New Teachers for SY11-12
4) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
5) Consent Agenda Items
Approve August 8, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve Extra-Curricular Committee Meeting Minutes from September 7, 2011
Approve August 2011 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional August, 2011 Bills
Approve Current Bills for September 2011
Approve Special Payroll Summary Report for September 14, 2011
Approve Payroll Summary Report for September 15, 2011
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of August 31, 2011
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of August 31, 2011
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of August 31, 2011
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of August 31, 2011
Approve 2011-2012 Application for Recognition of Congerville Elementary School
Approve 2011-2012 Application for Recognition of Goodfield Elementary School
Approve 2011-2012 Application for Recognition of Davenport Elementary School
Approve 2011-2012 Application for Recognition of Eureka Middle School
Approve 2011-2012 Application for Recognition of Eureka High School
Approve Committee Membership for Complaints for SY11-12 regarding textbooks and curriculum materials as per Board Policy No. 645.15
Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report as of August 10, 2011
Approve FFA to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN, October 18-21, 2011
6) Superintendent’s Report
7) Personnel Report
a) Action regarding the employment of G. Anthony Carlson as an assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY 11-12.
b) Action regarding the employment of John Dalton as head custodian at Goodfield Elementary School effective September 12, 2011.
c) Action regarding the employment of Rhett Felix as co-sponsor of CAPTAINS at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
d) Action regarding the employment of Andre Feriante as a paraprofessional at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
e) Action regarding the employment of Ryan Heinold as head girls basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
f) Action regarding the employment of Kim Holdenrid as an assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
g) Action regarding Meredith Pyle as an assistant volleyball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
h) Action regarding the approval of Chad Pyles as a volunteer football coach at Eureka High School.
i) Action regarding the employment of Chris Wells as a co-sponsor of the junior class at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
8) Approve Pilot Wrestling Program Including Sixth Graders
9) Approve Increase of Imprest Fund Allocation for Eureka High School
10) Adoption of the 2011-2012 Budget
11) Recognition of Administrators’ Reports
12) Information
13) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a) Discussion of (August 8, 2011) 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) Take any necessary action following closed session regarding minutes, employment of personnel, resignations, terminations and leaves of absence
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: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Gold, Bob Bardwell, Randy Berardi, Nancy Ryan, Rich Wherley, 11 new teachers and other interested citizens.
2) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Leman, to enter into a budget hearing. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
The following documents were reviewed during the budget hearing:
• A list of proposed revenue and expenses for SY11-12, revisions that have been made since the August 8, 2011 Board meeting and an analysis of fund balances.
• A list of estimated revenue and expenses for SY11-12.
A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Pacocha, to close the budget hearing. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
3) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
Introduction of New Teachers for SY11-12
• Charles Atteberry – Eureka High School Librarian
• Rhett Felix – Eureka High School Social Studies Teacher
• Kaitlin Feriante – Eureka High School Special Education Teacher
• Justine James – Eureka Middle School Language Arts Teacher
• Courtney Jablon – Davenport Elementary Fourth Grade Teacher
• Courtney Lowe – Eureka High School English Teacher
• Wes Ohnesorge – Eureka High School Agriculture Teacher
• Meredith Pyle - Eureka Middle School Art Teacher
• Nancy Vogel – Davenport Elementary Half-Day ECE Teacher
• Chelsea Williams – Goodfield Elementary Second Grade Teacher
• Joyce Zehr – Davenport Elementary Half-Day Kindergarten Teacher
4) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a. Board Committee Reports
b. Audience Participation
5) A motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Kieser, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve August 8, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve Extra-Curricular Committee Meeting Minutes from September 7, 2011
Approve August 2011 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional August, 2011 Bills
Approve Current Bills for September 2011
Approve Special Payroll Summary Report for September 14, 2011
Approve Payroll Summary Report for September 15, 2011
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of August 31, 2011
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of August 31, 2011
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of August 31, 2011
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of August 31, 2011
Approve 2011-2012 Application for Recognition of Congerville Elementary School
Approve 2011-2012 Application for Recognition of Goodfield elementary School
Approve 2011-2012 Application for Recognition of Davenport Elementary School
Approve 2011-2012 Application for Recognition of Eureka Middle School
Approve 2011-2012 Application for Recognition of Eureka High School
Approve Committee Membership for Complaints for SY11-12 regarding textbooks and curriculum materials as per Board Policy No. 645.15
Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report as of August 10, 2011
Approve FFA to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN, October 18-21, 2011
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
6) Superintendent’s Report
a) Analysis of Enrollment
b) Monthly Board Policy Review
Board Policies 270.03 through 270.10 were reviewed.
c) Analysis of advance degree work by our Certified Staff during the past twelve months (September 2010-August 2011)
d) Action of Obsolete Equipment – Saturday, October 1, 2011
Obsolete equipment will be sold at a public auction on Saturday, October 1, 2011 beginning at 9:30 am at the Ben Schmidgall Sale Barn. I have notified the staff to secure any items they can use in their classroom prior to the sale. Therefore, this list could change.
A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Edelman, to approve the list of obsolete equipment that will be sold at a public auction.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
7) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Leman, to approve the following personnel items:
a) Action regarding the employment of G. Anthony Carlson as an assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
b) Action regarding the employment of John Dalton as head custodian at Goodfield Elementary School effective September 12, 2011.
c) Action regarding the employment of Rhett Felix as co-sponsor of CAPTAINS at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
d) Action regarding the employment of Andre Feriante as a paraprofessional at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
e) Action regarding the employment of Ryan Heinold as head girls basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
f) Action regarding the employment of Kim Holdrenrid as an assistant girls basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
g) Action regarding Meredith Pyle as an assistant volleyball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
h) Action regarding the employment of Chris Wells as a co-sponsor of the junior class at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
i) Action regarding the approval of Chad Pyles as a volunteer football coach at Eureka High School.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Abstain: Pyles. Motion Carried.
8) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Wiegand to approve a Pilot Wrestling Program including Sixth Graders.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
9) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Kieser to approve an increase of Imprest allocation for Eureka High School in the amount of $1250.00 for a new total of $6000.00.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
10) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Pacocha, to approve the adoption of the 2011-2012 Budget.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
11) Recognition was given to the Administrators’ Reports.
12) Information items were discussed.
13) At 7:54 p.m., a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Pacocha, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of (August 8, 2011) 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. Review student discipline cases. [5 ILCS 10/2 (c) (9)]
d. Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes or employees. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2)]
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
14) At 8:41 p.m., a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand, to move to Open Session.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
15) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Kieser, to approve Closed Session minutes of August 8, 2011 to remain on closed status. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
16) At 8:58 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Edelman, to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, August 8, 2011
7:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) There was no 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 July 11, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve July 20, 2011 Technology Meeting Minutes
Approve July 27, 2011 Technology Meeting Minutes
Approve July, 2011 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional July, 2011 Bills
Approve Current Bills for August, 2011
Approve Payroll Summary Report for August, 2011
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2011
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of July 31, 2011
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of July 31, 2011
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of July 31, 2011
Approve adoption of four textbooks for Eureka High School on second reading
5) Superintendent’s Report
6) Personnel Report
a) Action regarding the employment of Tyler Breitbarth as a paraprofessional at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
b) Action regarding the resignation of Bruce Carey as a head custodian at Goodfield Elementary School effective July 30, 2011.
c) Action regarding the employment of Julie A Coffman as Executive Secretary/Treasurer beginning August 8, 2011.
d) Action regarding the employment of Rhett Felix as a social studies teacher at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
e) Action regarding the employment of Kaitlin Feriante as co-musical director at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
f) Action regarding the employment of Ashleigh Hadfield as an assistant dance team sponsor at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
g) Action regarding the employment of Lynda Hinrichsen as a part-time cook at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
h) Action regarding the employment of Courtney Jablon as a fourth grade teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY11-12.
i) Action regarding the employment of Robert Link as a substitute bus driver for SY11-12.
j) Action regarding the employment of Courtney Lowe as co-musical director at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
k) Action regarding the employment of Kari Marino as color guard sponsor at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
l) Action regarding the employment of Rebecca McNamara as a paraprofessional at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
m) Action regarding the employment of Jeff Morin as head girl’s volleyball coach at Eureka Middle School SY11-12.
n) Action regarding the employment of Jerry Prina as head girls’ basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
o) Action regarding the employment of Abby Rader as an assistant cross country coach at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
p) Action regarding the employment of Sally Ringenberg as a part-time cook at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
q) Action regarding the employment of Don Samford as head girls track coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
r) Action regarding the resignation of Marilyn Schrepfer as a secretary at Eureka High School effective July 26, 2011.
s) Action regarding the employment of David Steinbeck as assistant boys’ basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
t) Action regarding the employment of Joyce Zehr as a half-time kindergarten teacher at the Administrative – Pre-K Center for SY11-12.
7) Strategic Planning
8) Approve Handbooks for SY11-12
9) CAC Appointments and Objectives for SY11-12
10) Approve Tentative Budget for SY11-12 on First Reading
11) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
12) Information
13) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a) Discussion of (July 11, 2011) 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) Review student discipline cases. [5 ILCS 10/2 (c) (9)]
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)]
14) Resume to Open Session
15) Personnel Consent Agenda
Approve one (1) set of closed session minutes for July 11, 2011
Approve employment of Mary Vogel as half-time ECE teacher for SY11-12
Approve employment of Rachael Hull as paraprofessional at Davenport for SY11-12
Approve 12-week maternity leave for Kim Willi beginning December 5, 2011
Approve 12-week FMLA leave of absence for Kate O’Donnell beginning January 3, 2012
Approve employment of Jennifer Gladson as secretary at EHS effective August 9, 2011
Approve employment of Scott Punke as bass fishing coach at EHS for SY11-12
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: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Gold and other interested citizens.
2) There was no ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT.
3) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a. Board Committee Reports
b. Audience Participation
4) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Kieser, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve July 11, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve July 20, 2011 Technology Meeting Minutes
Approve July 27, 2011 Technology Meeting Minutes
Approve July, 2011 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional July, 2011 Bills
Approve Current Bills for August, 2011
Approve Payroll Summary Report for August, 2011
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2011
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of July 31, 2011
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of July 31, 2011
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of July 31, 2011
Approve adoption of four textbooks for Eureka High School on second reading
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
5) Superintendent’s Report
a. Monthly Board Policy Review
Board policies reviewed consists of Board policies 262.00 through 270.02.
b. Progress report on major summer maintenance projects
• Concrete projects at Davenport Elementary School, Eureka Middle School and Eureka High School – completed
• Roof replacement at Goodfield Elementary School Gymnasium – completed
• Roof Replacement at Administrative – Pre-K Center – 90% completed
• New Lockers installation at Eureka High School – 85% completed
• Asphalt patching at Congerville Elementary School, Goodfield School, Davenport Elementary School and Eureka Middle School – completed
• Remodel of Assistant Principal/School Resource Officer Office – 90% completed
• Kitchen Exhaust Fans – cleaned at all locations – completed
• Floor tile replaced at numerous locations at Davenport Elementary School - completed
• Garage Door replacement at Bus Garage – completed
• Gymnasium floor refinished at Eureka Middle School – in progress
• Gymnasium floor refinished at Eureka High School – completed
• Masonry work in front of entrance doors and window well railing at Eureka High School – demolition will occur before school starts
• Replacement of exhaust devices for Industrial Arts Equipment – connections can be made when school is in session
• Inspection of bleachers, suspended speaker systems, basketball standards/straps at all locations if applicable – completed
• Replacement of temperature controls for HVAC system at Eureka Middle School – completed
• Plaster repair at Goodfield Elementary school and Eureka High School – in progress
• Restroom plumbing work at Congerville Elementary School – 100% completed
• Hot water line replacement at Davenport Elementary School – 80% completed
• General cleaning and painting at all locations – 95% completed
6) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Pyles, to approve the following personnel items consent agenda:
a) Action regarding the employment of Tyler Breitbarth as a paraprofessional at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
b) Action regarding the resignation of Bruce Carey as a head custodian at Goodfield Elementary School effective July 30, 2011.
c) Action regarding the employment of Julie A Coffman as Executive Secretary/Treasurer beginning August 8, 2011.
d) Action regarding the employment of Rhett Felix as a social studies teacher at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
e) Action regarding the employment of Kaitlin Feriante as co-musical director at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
f) Action regarding the employment of Ashleigh Hadfield as an assistant dance team sponsor at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
g) Action regarding the employment of Lynda Hinrichsen as a part-time cook at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
h) Action regarding the employment of Courtney Jablon as a fourth grade teacher at Davenport Elementary School for SY11-12.
i) Action regarding the employment of Robert Link as a substitute bus driver for SY11-12.
j) Action regarding the employment of Courtney Lowe as co-musical director at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
k) Action regarding the employment of Kari Marino as color guard sponsor at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
l) Action regarding the employment of Rebecca McNamara as a paraprofessional at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
m) Action regarding the employment of Jeff Morin as head girls’ volleyball coach at Eureka Middle School SY11-12.
n) Action regarding the employment of Jerry Prina as head girls’ basketball coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
o) Action regarding the employment of Abby Rader as an assistant cross country coach at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
p) Action regarding the employment of Sally Ringenberg as a part-time cook at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
q) Action regarding the employment of Don Samford as head girls’ track coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
r) Action regarding the resignation of Marilyn Schrepfer as a secretary at Eureka High School effective July 26, 2011.
s) Action regarding the employment of David Steinbeck as assistant boys’ basketball coach at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
t) Action regarding the employment of Joyce Zehr as a half-time kindergarten teacher at the Administrative – Pre-K Center for SY11-12.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
7) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Pacocha, to approve The Strategic Planning agreement with The Consortium for Educational Change.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
8) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Edelman to approve Student Handbooks for all buildings for SY11-12
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
9) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Edelman to approve Gail Leman to serve a three year term on the CAC representing non-school age parent.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: Pyles. Motion Carried.
10) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Pacocha to approve the Tentative Budget for SY11-12 on First Reading.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
11) Recognition was given to the Administrators’ Reports.
12) Information items were discussed.
13) At 8:26 p.m., a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Kieser, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of (July 11, 2011) 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. Review student discipline cases. [5 ILCS 10/2 (c) (9)]
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) (9)]
14) At 10:08 p.m., a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Edelman, to move to Open Session.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
15) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve one (1) set of closed session minutes for July 11, 2011
Approve employment of Nancy Vogel as half-time ECE teacher for SY11-12
Approve employment of Rachael Hall as paraprofessional at Davenport for SY11-12
Approve 12-week maternity leave for Kim Willi beginning December 5, 2011
Approve 12-week FMLA leave of absence for Kate O’Donnell beginning January 3, 2012
Approve employment of Jennifer Gladson as secretary at EHS effective August 9, 2011
Approve employment of Scott Punke as bass fishing coach at EHS for SY11-12
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
16) At 10:18 p.m. a motion was made by Leman, seconded by Pyles, to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, July 11, 2011
7:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT – Honored the EHS Girls Track Team
3) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation
4) Consent Agenda Items
Approve June 13, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve June 13, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve June 18, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve June 21, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve June 23, 2011 Adjourned Meeting Minutes
Approve June, 2011 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional June, 2011 Bills
Approve Current Bills for July, 2011
Approve Payroll Summary Report for July 15, 2011
Approve Treasurer Report as of June 30, 2011
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of June 30, 2011
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of June 30, 2011
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of June 30, 2011
Approve Board Policy Personnel – General Personnel – Employee Sexual Harassment of Employee – Findings and Intent – 500.20 on second reading
Approve Board Policy Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Student Sexual Harassment of Employees – Findings and Intent – 710.09 on second reading
Approve Board Policy Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Employee Sexual Harassment of Students – Findings and Intent – 710.10 on second reading
Approve Board Policy Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Student Sexual Harassment of Students – Findings and Intent – 710.11 on second reading
Approve Board Policy – Professional Personnel – Teacher Evaluation Plan – 531.00 on second reading
5) Superintendent’s Report
6) Personnel Report
a) Action regarding the request for family medical leave from Margaret J. Brace from October 24, 2011 through January 2, 2012.
b) Action regarding the resignation of Jane Diggle as Executive Secretary/Treasurer effective July 8, 2011.
c) Action regarding the resignation of Connie Grusy as an assistant cook at Eureka Middle School effective July 6, 2011.
d) Action regarding the employment of Justine James as Scholastic Bowl Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
e) Action regarding the employment of Debbie Klaus as Head Cook at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
f) Action regarding the recall of employment of Angela Knapp as a Paraprofessional at Davenport Elementary School for SY11-12.
g) Action regarding the employment of Courtney Lowe as a Language Arts instructor at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
h) Action regarding the recall of employment of Emily Martin as a Paraprofessional at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
i) Action regarding the employment of Meredith Pyle as a part-time art teacher at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12, pending proper teaching certification is received by August 15, 2011.
j) Action regarding the recall of employment of Susan Vance as a Paraprofessional at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
k) Action regarding the non-revocable Letter of Resignation for retirement from Teresa Yazujian effective at the end of the 2013-14 school year.
l) Action regarding the employment of Adam Zehr as an Assistant Principal at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
m) Action regarding the employment of Nancy L. Ryan as Principal at Davenport Elementary School for SY11-12.
n) Action regarding the employment of Robert B. Gold as District Superintendent effective July 1, 2012.
7) Approve recommendation from Mr. Wherley for the adoption of four (4) textbooks.
8) Approve Educational Support Personnel Evaluation form that will be used to evaluate all ESP employees beginning SY11-12
9) Approve Citizen Advisory Council Members for Three-Year Term
10) Approve Suppliers of Bread, Dairy Products and Tires for SY11-12
11) Approve Athletic Official Salary Schedule and Athletic Salaries Paid for Miscellaneous Services SY11-12 through SY13-14
12) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
13) Information items were Discussed
14) Moved to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a) Review June 13, 2011, June 21, 2011 and June 23, 2011 closed session meeting minutes
b) Student Disciplinary Cases [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
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)]
15) Resume to Open Session
16) Approve June 13, 2011, June 21, 2011, and June 23, 2011 minutes to remain on closed status and approve resignation from Adam Zehr for CAPTAINS and Eureka High School Head Girls Basketball Coach.
17) Adjournment
1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by President Teri Ehrenhardt at the Eureka High School Library. The following members responded to roll: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Gold, and other interested citizens.
2) The Academic Spotlight was in recognition of the Eureka High School Girls Track Team.
3) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a. Board Committee Reports
b. Audience Participation
4) A motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Edelman, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve June 13, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve June 13, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve June 18, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve June 21, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve June 23, 2011 Adjourned Meeting Minutes
Approve June, 2011 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional June, 2011 Bills
Approve Current Bills for July, 2011
Approve Payroll Summary Report for July 15, 2011
Approve Treasurer Report as of June 30, 2011
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of June 30, 2011
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of June 30, 2011
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of June 30, 2011
Approve Board Policy Personnel – General Personnel – Employee Sexual Harassment of Employee – Findings and Intent – 500.20 on second reading
Approve Board Policy Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Student Sexual Harassment of Employees – Findings and Intent – 710.09 on second reading
Approve Board Policy Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Employee Sexual Harassment of Students – Findings and Intent – 710.10 on second reading
Approve Board Policy Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Student Sexual Harassment of Students – Findings and Intent – 710.11 on second reading
Approve Board Policy – Professional Personnel – Teacher Evaluation Plan – 531.00 on second reading
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
5) Superintendent’s Report
a. Fall Registration for SY11-12
Outlined below is the registration schedule for this fall. We are continuing an evening registration because it has been convenient for working parents. However, we will have only one day for registering because we implemented a mail-in registration process this spring.
Fall Registration for 2011-12
Kindergarten through fourth grade and Early Childhood Education registration schedule is outlined below. All students Pre-K through twelfth grade must be in compliance with immunization, physical examination, dental, and vision requirements at the beginning of the school year to enroll in school. If a student does not have all immunizations, they should present a schedule to the school. A student may be exempt from the requirements for religious or medical reasons, under certain conditions. A new student who is a first time registrant shall have a 30-day time period following registration to comply with the health examination and immunization regulations.
Thursday, August 4 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday, August 15 Eureka High School New Student Orientation Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 16 Kindergarten Orientation – 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 17 First student attendance day – Half Day
Thursday, August 18 First full day of student attendance with breakfast and hot
lunch served
b. Welcome Back Luncheon
The opening day institute to begin the 2011-12 school year will be held on Monday, August 15, 2011. The institute will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the Eureka High School Auditorium. A luncheon provided by the school district for all employees and board members will be scheduled.
c. Monthly Board Policy Review
Board Policies reviewed consists of Board policies 250.00 through 260.00
d. Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
As per Board Policy No. 270.17, each July and January, I am to report to the Board of Education any closed session minutes that have been closed to the public that should be released. I am recommending that current closed minutes should remain on closed status.
A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Kieser to recommend that the current closed minutes should remain on closed status. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
e. Appointment of Interim Treasurer
I am recommending that the Board appoint Georgann Heimsoth as Interim Treasurer for the district from July 7, 2011 through August 8, 2011. We plan to have a new Treasurer employed by the August 8, 2011 Board Meeting.
A motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Edelman to appoint Georgann Heimsoth as Interim Treasurer. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
6) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Leman, to approve the following personnel items consent agenda:
a) Action regarding the request for family medical leave from Margaret J. Brace from October 24, 2011 through January 2, 2012.
b) Action regarding the resignation of Jane Diggle as Executive Secretary/Treasurer effective July 8, 2011.
c) Action regarding the resignation of Connie Grusy as an assistant cook at Eureka Middle School effective July 6, 2011.
d) Action regarding the employment of Justine James as Scholastic Bowl Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
e) Action regarding the employment of Debbie Klaus as Head Cook at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
f) Action regarding the recall of employment of Angela Knapp as a Paraprofessional at Davenport Elementary School for SY11-12.
g) Action regarding the employment of Courtney Lowe as a Language Arts instructor at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
h) Action regarding the recall of employment of Emily Martin as a Paraprofessional at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
i) Action regarding the employment of Meredith Pyle as a part-time art teacher at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12, pending proper teaching certification is received by August 15, 2011.
j) Action regarding the recall of employment of Susan Vance as a Paraprofessional at Eureka Middle School for SY11-12.
k) Action regarding the non-revocable Letter of Resignation for retirement from Teresa Yazujian effective at the end of the 2013-14 school year.
l) Action regarding the employment of Adam Zehr as an Assistant Principal at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
m) Action regarding the recall of employment of Joyce Zehr as a Paraprofessional at Davenport Elementary School for SY11-12.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
n) A motion was made by Kieser, seconded by Wiegand regarding the employment of Nancy L. Ryan as Principal at Davenport Elementary School for SY11-12.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Pyles abstained. Motion Carried.
o) A motion was made by Ehrenhardt, seconded by Edelman regarding the employment of Robert B. Gold as District Superintendent effective July 1, 2012.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
7) A motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Edelman, to approve the adoption of four textbooks for Eureka High School on First Reading.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
8) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the Educational Support Personnel Evaluation Form.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
9) A motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Leman to approve the following Citizen Advisory Council Members for a Three-Year Term:
Congerville – David Sorensen
Goodfield – Amber Grimm
Davenport – Micah Williamson
Eureka Middle School – Julie Coffman
Parent at Large – Mike Krueger and Kevin Hart
Student – Rebecca Coon
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
10) A motion was made by Kieser, seconded by Pacocha, to approve Suppliers of Bread, Dairy Products and Tires for SY11-12:
a. Bread Bid – IBC Sales Corporation
b. Tire Bid – Tommy House for Front Transit Bus Tires, Rear Mud & Snow Transit Bus Tires, Front Tires, Rear Tires. Morton Supplies for Front Transit Bus Tire Re-cap and Rear Re-cap.
c. Dairy Products Bid – Prairie Farms Dairy – Escalator Bid.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
11) A motion was made by Kieser, seconded by Pacocha, to approve Athletic Officials Salary Schedule and Athletic Salaries Paid for Miscellaneous Services SY11-12 through SY13-14.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
12) Recognition was given to the Administrators’ Reports.
13) Information items were discussed.
14) At 8:25 p.m., a motion was made by Pachocha, seconded by Edelman, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a) Review June 13, 2011, June 21, 2011 and June 23, 2011 closed session meeting minutes
b) Student Disciplinary Cases [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
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)]
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
15) At 9:10 p.m., a motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Leman, to move to Open Session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
16) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Kieser, to approve the following personnel items consent agenda:
a) Approve three (3) sets of closed session minutes for June 13, 2011, June 21, 2011 and June 23, 2011.
b) Approve resignation from Adam Zehr from Eureka High School CAPTAINS and Head Girls Basketball Coach effective immediately.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
17) At 9:13 p.m., a motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Leman, to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, June 13, 2011
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 May 9, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve May 31, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve May 17, 2011 Negotiations Committee Report
Approve May 24, 2011 Wellness Committee Report
Approve June 7, 2011 Policy Committee Report
Approve June 10, 2011 Technology Committee Report
Approve May, 2011 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional May, 2011 Bills
Approve Current Bills for June, 2011
Approve Payroll Summary Report for June 15, 2011
Approve Treasurer Report as of May 31, 2011
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of May 31, 2011
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of May 31, 2011
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of May 31, 2011
Approve Prevailing Wage Ordinance for SY 11-12
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Prevailing Wage
Approve List of Prevailing Wage Rates for June 2011
Approve letter to request to print Wage Ordinance in the Woodford County Journal
Hornet Athletic Boosters Club Financial Report as of May 11 and June 8, 2011
Music Boosters Financial Reports as of June 6, 2011
Approve agreement with Advocate Eureka Hospital to provide school health services to the school district or SY 11-12. The contractual amount has remained the same for SY 11-12.
Approve Resolution for the Designation of Accrued Interest Earned
Approve IASB dues for SY 11-12 (increase of $140.00)
5) Superintendent’s Report
6) Personnel Report
a) Action regarding the resignation of Helen Bauman as a cook at Eureka Middle School effective on May 25, 2011.
b) Action regarding the non-revocable letter of resignation from Kathleen Evans as a Special Education teacher at Davenport Elementary School effective at the end of the 2011-12 school year.
c) Action regarding the resignation from Drew Goebel as the Assistant Principal at Eureka High School effective at the end of his SY 10-11 contract.
d) Action regarding the employment of Tim Meiss as Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Eureka High School for the SY 11-12
e) Action regarding the employment of Chelsea Williams as a second grade teacher at Goodfield Elementary School for the SY 11-12.
f) Action regarding the resignation from James Wilson as Principal of Davenport Elementary School effective at the end of his SY 10-11 contract.
7) Approve Coop Soccer Agreement Between the Roanoke-Benson CUSD No. 60 and Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield CUSD No. 140
8) Approve Amended Board Policies on First Reading
a) Personnel – General Personnel – Employee Sexual Harassment of Employee – Findings and Intent – 500.20
b) Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Student Sexual Harassment of Employees – Findings and Intent – 710.09
c) Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Employee Sexual Harassment of Students – Findings and Intent – 710.10
d) Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Student Sexual Harassment of Students – Findings and Intent 0 710.11
e) Personnel – Professional Personnel – Teacher Evaluation Plan – 531.00
9) Approve Job Descriptions for Education Support Personnel
10) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
11) Information items were Discussed
12) Moved to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a) Review May 9, 2011 closed session meeting minutes
b) Student Disciplinary Cases [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
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)]
13) Resume to Open Session
14) Approve Tim Meiss as Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Eureka High School for SY 11-12 and keep the May 9, 2011 closed session minutes on closed status.
15) Adjournment
1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by President Teri Ehrenhardt at the Eureka High School Library. The following members responded to roll: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Gold, and other interested citizens.
2) There was no Academic Spotlight this month.
3) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a. Board Committee Reports
b. Audience Participation
Mr. Raymond Moushon read a personal letter and an editorial printed in the Woodford County Journal which recognized the outstanding performance of the Eureka High School Band.
4) A motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Edelman, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve May 9, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve May 31, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve May 17, 2011 Negotiations Committee Report
Approve May 24, 2011 Wellness Committee Report
Approve June 7, 2011 Policy Committee Report
Approve June 10, 2011 Technology Committee Report
Approve May, 2011 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional May, 2011 Bills
Approve Current Bills for June, 2011
Approve Payroll Summary Report for June 15, 2011
Approve Treasurer Report as of May 31, 2011
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of May 31, 2011
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of May 31, 2011
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of May 31, 2011
Approve Prevailing Wage Ordinance for SY 11-12
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Prevailing Wage
Approve List of Prevailing Wage Rates for June 2011
Approve letter to request to print Wage Ordinance in the Woodford County Journal
Hornet Athletic Boosters Club Financial Report as of May 11 and June 8, 2011
Music Boosters Financial Reports as of June 6, 2011
Approve agreement with Advocate Eureka Hospital to provide school health services to the school district or SY 11-12. The contractual amount has remained the same for SY 11-12.
Approve Resolution for the Designation of Accrued Interest Earned
Approve IASB dues for SY 11-12 (increase of $140.00)
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
5) Superintendent’s Report
Internal Improvement-Review Reports - Each year the buildings form an Internal Review Team and discuss three major areas as part of the quality review required by the Illinois State Board of Education:
• Teaching and Learning
• Student Learning, Progress and Achievement
• The School as a Learning Community
Reflective observations and questions were discussed and resulted in School Improvement Plans for the following school year for each building.
A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Kieser to approve the 2011-12 budget calendar. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
6) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the following personnel items consent agenda:
a) Action regarding the resignation of Helen Bauman as a cook at Eureka Middle School effective on May 25, 2011.
b) Action regarding the non-revocable letter of resignation from Kathleen Evans as a Special Education teacher at Davenport Elementary School effective at the end of the 2011-12 school year.
c) Action regarding the resignation from Drew Goebel as the Assistant Principal at Eureka High School effective at the end of his SY 10-11 contract.
d) Action regarding the employment of Chelsea Williams as a second grade teacher at Goodfield Elementary School for the SY 11-12.
e) Action regarding the resignation from James Wilson as Principal of Davenport Elementary School effective at the end of his SY 10-11 contract.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
7) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Pacocha, to approve the Coop Soccer Agreement Between the Roanoke-Benson CUSD No. 60 and Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield CUSD No. 140.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
8) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Leman, to approve the following Amended Board Policies on First Reading.
a) Personnel – General Personnel – Employee Sexual Harassment of Employee – Findings and Intent – 500.20
b) Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Student Sexual Harassment of Employees – Findings and Intent – 710.09
c) Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Employee Sexual Harassment of Students – Findings and Intent – 710.10
d) Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Student Sexual Harassment of Students – Findings and Intent 0 710.11
e) Personnel – Professional Personnel – Teacher Evaluation Plan – 531.00
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
9) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Pacocha, to approve the following job descriptions for Education Support Personnel:
Assistant Secretary, Bus Driver, Bus Monitor, Computer Lab Tech, Cook, Custodian, Groundskeeper, Head Cook, Head Custodian, Head Secretary, Library Clerk, Lunchroom/Playground Supervisor, Paraprofessional II, Paraprofessional III, Registrar, Unit Office Secretary/Assistant Bookkeeper/ Computer Operator, Unit Office Assistant Secretary, Unit Office Bookkeeper, Unit Office District Network Administrator, Unit Office District Technology Specialist, Unit Office Executive Secretary/District Treasurer, Unit Office-Unit Maintenance, Unit Office Transportation Manager/Bus Mechanic,
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
10) Recognition was given to the Administrators’ Reports.
11) Information items were discussed.
12) At 8:30 p.m., a motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Edelman, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a) Review May 9, 2011 closed session meeting minutes
b) Student Disciplinary Cases [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
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)]
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
13) At 12:05 a.m., a motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Wiegand, to move to Open Session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
14) A motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Edelman, to approve the following personnel items consent agenda:
a) Approve employment of Tim Meiss as Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Eureka High School for the SY 11-12
b) Keep the May 9, 2011 closed session minutes on closed status.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
15) At 12:08 a.m., a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Edelman, to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
109 W. Cruger Ave.
Eureka, IL 61530
May 31, 2011
6:30 p.m.
SUMMARY
1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) Discuss district long-range planning and goals
3) Adjournment
1) The Special meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 6:35 p.m. in the Eureka High School Library. The following members responded to roll: Mr. Keith Edelman, Mr. James Kieser, Mr. Chad Leman, Mr. Alan Pacocha, Mr. Ken Pyles, Mr. Kevin Wiegand and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt.
2) The meeting was a retreat to discuss district long-range planning and goals with the building administrators. The following administrators provided input: Robert Bardwell, Randy Berardi, Drew Goebel, Richard Wherley, James Wilson, and Cynthia Wondercheck.
3) At 9:34 pm a motion was made by Kevin Wiegand, seconded by Chad Leman, to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, May 9, 2011
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 April 28, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve April 28, 2011 Reorganization Meeting Minutes
Approve May 7, 2011 Building and Grounds Committee Report
Approve April, 2011 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional April, 2011 Bills
Approve Current Bills for May, 2011
Approve Payroll Summary Report for May, 2011
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of April 30, 2011
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of April 30, 2011
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of April 30, 2011
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of April 30, 2011
Approve Membership in the Peoria County Cooperative Purchasing Program for Cafeteria Food and Supplies for SY11-12 $350.00 (same as last year)
Approve Student Insurance Carrier for SY11-12 (Plans have increased between $2-$40
Approve New and Amended Board Policies and the Workload Plan for Special Education on Second Reading
Approve Football Skills Camp
Approve Girls’ Basketball Camp
Approve Volleyball Camp
Approve Eureka Hornets Basketball Camp
Approve Wrestling Camp
Approve Band Camp
Approve Coach Miller’s Pitching Camp
5) Superintendent’s Report
6) Personnel Report
a) Action regarding the request for maternity leave from Lindsay Arndt beginning August 15, 2011
b) Action regarding the employment of Charles Atteberry as a librarian at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
c) Action regarding the employment of Jason Bachman as an assistant football coach for SY11-12.
d) Action regarding the resignation of Stephanie Brown as head girls basketball coach at Eureka Middle School effective immediately.
e) Action regarding the employment of Tracy Heffren as a head volleyball coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
f) Action regarding the employment of Jami Roth as an assistant volleyball coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
g) Action regarding the employment of Dave Tapp as cross country coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
7) Approve Benchmark Assessment recommendation
8) Approve Participant Agreement with the Central Illinois Regional Broadband Network Project
9) Approve Major Maintenance Projects for Summer 2011
10) Approve Student Fee Schedule for SY11-12
11) Establish Board Committee Assignments
12) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
13) Information Items were Discussed
14) Moved to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discuss security procedures and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (8) as amended by P.A. 93-79 and P.A. 93-422.]
b. Student Disciplinary Cases [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
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)]
15) Resume to Open Session
16) Approve employment of Wesley Ohnesorge as Agriculture Instructor and FFA Advisor and Matthew Hewitt as Assistant Football Coach
Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the CEGEA and The Board of Education regarding 4.06 – Health Insurance Premium Reimbursement Plan
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: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Absent: Leman. Also present was Superintendent Crump, Assistant Superintendent Gold, and other interested citizens.
2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT –Incorporating “Units of Study for Primary Writing: A Yearlong Curriculum” - Teresa Logue, Barb Baner, and several students.
3) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports
a. Board Committee Reports
b. Audience Participation
4) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Pacocha, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve April 28, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes
Approve April 28, 2011 Reorganization Meeting Minutes
Approve May 7, 2011 Building and Grounds Committee Report
Approve April, 2011 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional April, 2011 Bills
Approve Current Bills for May, 2011
Approve Payroll Summary Report for May, 2011
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of April 30, 2011
Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of April 30, 2011
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of April 30, 2011
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of April 30, 2011
Approve Membership in the Peoria County Cooperative Purchasing Program for Cafeteria Food and Supplies for SY11-12 $350.00 (same as last year)
Approve Student Insurance Carrier for SY11-12 (Plans have increased between $2-$40
Approve New and Amended Board Policies and the Workload Plan for Special Education on Second Reading
• Organizational Structure – Type of Organization – 128.00
• Board of Education – Uniform Grievance Procedure – 260.00
• Board of Education – Meetings – 270.00
• Operational Services – Transportation for Extra Curricular Activities—Charter Buses – 436.00
• Operational Services – Identity Protection – 467.00
• Personnel – General Personnel – Abused and Neglected Child Reporting – 500.06
• Personnel – General Personnel – Equal Opportunity – Title IX (Sex Equity) and Section 504 (Disability) – 500.08
• Personnel – General Personnel – Staff/Student Non-Fraternization – 500.40
• Personnel – Professional Personnel – Student Teachers – 520.05
• Personnel – Professional Personnel – Substitute Teachers – 520.40
• Instruction – School Year Calendar and Day – 605.00
• Instruction – Graduation Requirements – High School – 655.00
• Instruction – Class Rank – Honor Roll – 655.01
• Instruction – High School Credit for Proficiency – 655.02
• Instruction – Academic Achievement – Reporting to Parents – 655.03
• Instruction – Grading – 655.04
• Students – School Admissions – 703.00
• Students – Attendance – 705.00
• Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Student Fund-Raising Activities – 710.15
• Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Electronic Devices – 710.20
• Students – Discipline – Gross Disobedience – Gross Misconduct – 715.03
• Students – Discipline: Detentions – Probation – Saturday Supervised Study (SSS) – 715.10
• Students – Student Welfare – Administering Medicines to Students – 720.14
• Students – Administrative Procedures – Non-Emergency Administering of Students Medication – 720.14-R
• Students – Student Welfare – Communicable and Chronic infections Disease – Students – 720.18
• Students – Extracurricular Code of Conduct – 731.00
• School – Community Relations – Visitors to the Schools – Use of Buildings and Grounds – 840.10
Approve Football Skills Camp
Approve Girls’ Basketball Camp
Approve Volleyball Camp
Approve Eureka Hornets Basketball Camp
Approve Wrestling Camp
Approve Band Camp
Approve Coach Miller’s Pitching Camp
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
5) Superintendent’s Report
Monthly Board Policy Review
Reviewed Board policies 230.00 through 240.00
6) A motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Kieser, to approve the following personnel items consent agenda:
a) Action regarding the request for maternity leave from Lindsay Arndt beginning August 15, 2011
b) Action regarding the employment of Charles Atteberry as a librarian at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
c) Action regarding the employment of Jason Bachman as an assistant football coach for SY11-12.
d) Action regarding the resignation of Stephanie Brown as head girls basketball coach at Eureka Middle School effective immediately.
e) Action regarding the employment of Tracy Heffren as a head volleyball coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
f) Action regarding the employment of Jami Roth as an assistant volleyball coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
g) Action regarding the employment of Dave Tapp as cross country coach at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
7) A motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Pacocha, to approve the assessment provided Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) called the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP).
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
8) A motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Edelman, to approve the Participant Agreement with the Central Illinois Regional Broadband Network Project.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
9) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Kieser, to approve the following bids for major maintenance projects for Summer 2011.
Asphalt Projects Contractor Bid Amount
Congerville Patching Tazewell County Asphalt $7,551.00
Goodfield Patching Tazewell County Asphalt $10,834.00
Davenport Patching Tazewell County Asphalt $11,952.80
Concrete Projects
EMS Replace Concrete Pad at Entrance Lonewolf Concrete Inc. $3,150.00
EHS Replace Damaged Sidewalk and Bus Lane Area Lonewolf Concrete Inc. $1,950.00
EHS First Parking Lot Lonewolf Concrete Inc $82,433.00
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
10) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Pacocha, to approve the proposed student fee schedule for the 2011-12 School Year.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
11) Board Committee Assignments were established as follows:
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
May 9, 2011– May 14, 2012
Standing Committees:
Administration Ehrenhardt*, Leman, Pyles
Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Pyles*, Wiegand
Curriculum Pacocha*, Ehrenhardt, Kieser
Extra Curricular Wiegand*, Leman, Pyles
Finance Ehrenhardt*, Leman, Wiegand
Health Insurance Edelman, Ehrenhardt, Wiegand
Personnel Negotiations Ehrenhardt*, Edelman, Leman
Policies Kieser*, Edelman, Pacocha
Teacher Evaluation Edelman, Ehrenhardt
Technology Leman*, Kieser, Pacocha
IASB Delegate Wiegand
Wellness Ehrenhardt
*Chairperson
12) Recognition was given to the Administrators’ Reports.
13) Information items were discussed.
14) At 7:58 p.m., a motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Wiegand, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discuss security procedures and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (8) as amended by P.A. 93-79 and P.A. 93-422.]
b. Student Disciplinary Cases [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
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)]
15) At 10:39 p.m., a motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Pyles, to move to Open Session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
16) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Pyles, to approve the following personnel items consent agenda:
• Approve employment of Wesley Ohnesorge as Agriculture Instructor and FFA Advisor
• Approve employment of Matthew Hewitt as Assistant Football Coach.
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding between the CEGEA and The Board of Education regarding 4.06 – Health Income Premium Reimbursement Plan
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.
17) At 10:45 p.m., a motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Wiegand, to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.