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.