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.