REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, December 12, 2011
7:00 p.m.
SUMMARY


1) Call to Order and Roll Call
2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT – “Linking for Learning in the District 140 Libraries” – Mr. Atteberry
3) An opportunity was given for the hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
4) Consent Agenda Items
Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for November 14, 2011
Approve Building and Grounds Committee Report of November 23, 2011
Approve Technology Committee Report of December 2, 2011
Approve Strategic Planning Team Meeting held on December 7, 2011
Approve Building and Grounds Committee Report of December 5, 2011
Approve November 2011 Fund Balance Report
Approve Additional November, 2011 Bills
Approve Current Bills for December, 2011
Approve Payroll Summary Report for December 2011
Approve Treasurer’s Report as of November 30, 2011
Approve Imprest Fund Report as of November 30, 2011
Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of November 30, 2011
Approve Activity Fund Reports as of November 30, 2011
Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report as of November 9, 2011
5) Superintendent’s Report
6) Personnel Report
a) Action regarding the employment of Brian Bill as WYSE Sponsor at Eureka High School for SY11-12.
b) Action regarding the employment of Tyler Breitbarth as a Social Studies Teacher at Eureka High School effective November 28, 2011.
c) Action regarding the employment of Caleigh Graeber as a paraprofessional at Eureka High School (replacement for Mr. Breitbarth) effective December 13, 2011.
d) Action regarding the request from Julie King for maternity leave for eight weeks beginning March 26, 2012.
7) Approve School Board Representatives to serve on RIF Joint Committee
8) Certificate of Tax Levy for 2011
9) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports
10) Information
11) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a) Discussion of November 14, 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) (11)]
12) Resume to Open Session
13) Take any necessary action following closed session regarding minutes, student discipline, employment of personnel, resignations, terminations and leaves of absence.
14) 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, Assistant Superintendent Bob Gold, Mr. Bob Bardwell, Mrs. Nancy Ryan, and other interested citizens.

2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT

• “Linking for Learning in the District 140 Libraries” – Mr. Atteberry

3) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.

• Comments from individuals who attended the IASB Conference in November
• Audience Participation

a. Tom Bennett, State Representative Candidate

4) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Pyles, to approve the following consent agenda items:

a. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for November 14, 2011
b. Approve Building and Grounds Committee Report of November 23, 2011
c. Approve Technology Committee Report of December 2, 2011
d. Approve Strategic Planning Team Meeting held on December 7, 2011
e. Approve Building and Grounds Committee Report of December 5, 2011
f. Approve November 2011 Fund Balance Report
g. Approve Additional November, 2011 Bills
h. Approve Current Bills for December, 2011
i. Approve Payroll Summary Report for December 2011
j. Approve Treasurer’s Report as of November 30, 2011
k. Approve Imprest Fund Report as of November 30, 2011
l. Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of November 30, 2011
m. Approve Activity Fund Reports as of November 30, 2011
n. Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report as of November 9, 2011

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 275.00 through 275.04 were reviewed.

b. Substitute Employee Cost for SY10-11

An analysis of the cost of substitute employees for SY10-11 as compared to SY09-10.

c. Financial Analysis of Athletic Activities

A six year financial analysis of athletic activities was reviewed – SY05-06 through SY10-11.

d. Official School Calendar for SY11-12 Draft

A calendar (draft) including the first day of school and holiday periods as proposed by the administration was presented. It was shared with the Board for any suggestions before the calendar selection process begins with the staff. Institutes, school improvement days and parent teacher conferences will be added and submitted to the Board of Education in March of 2012.

6) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Pacocha, to approve the following by personnel items:

a. Action regarding the employment of Brian Bill as WYSE Sponsor at Eureka High School for SY11-12.

b. Action regarding the employment of Tyler Breitbarth as a Social Studies Teacher at Eureka High School effective November 28, 2011.

c. Action regarding the employment of Caleigh Graeber as a paraprofessional at Eureka High School (replacement for Mr. Breitbarth) effective December 13, 2011.

d. Action regarding the request from Julie King for maternity leave for eight weeks beginning March 26, 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 Edelman, seconded by Kieser to approve the following School Board representatives to serve on the RIF Joint Committee: Randy Crump and Robert Gold. 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 Certificate of Tax Levy for 2011 as per attached. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

9) Recognition was given to the Administrators’ Reports.

10) Information items were discussed.

11) At 8:25 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Edelman, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:

a. Discussion of November 14, 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)]

Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

12) At 10:03 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Edelman, to resume open session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

13) A motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Edelman, to approve Closed Session Minutes of November 14, 2011, to remain on closed status. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.

14) At 10:04 p.m., a motion was made by Kieser, seconded by Pyles to adjourn. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.