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.