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.