REGULAR MEETING


BOARD OF EDUCATION

COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140

Eureka High School Library

200 West Cruger Avenue

Eureka, IL 61530

Monday, April 9, 2012

7:00 p.m.

SUMMARY


1) Call to Order and Roll Call

2) Conduct Hearing on the 2011-2012 Amended Budget

3) There was no ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT

4) Approve Resolution Honoring the Seventh Grade Volleyball Team

5) An opportunity was given for the hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation

6) Consent Agenda Items

Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for March 12, 2012

Approve March 19, 2012 Technology Committee Meeting Report

Approve April 2, 2012 Policy Committee Meeting Report

Approve March, 2012 Fund Balance Report

Approve Additional March, 2012 Bills

Approve Current Bills for April, 2012

Approve Payroll Summary Report for April, 2012

Approve Treasurer’s Report as of March 31, 2012

Approve Imprest Fund Reports as on March 31, 2012

Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of March 31, 2012

Approve Activity Fund Reports as of March 31, 2012

Approve Vendor for Small Item Classroom and Office Supplies for SY12-13

Approve the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Woodford County Health Department and the Eureka C.U.S.D. 140

Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Financial Report as of March 14, 2012

Approve Strategic Plan on Second Reading

Approve K-5 Math Textbook Adoption for SY12-13 on Second Reading

Approve Student Insurance Carrier for SY12-13 (same company – plans have increased between $8-$46)

7) Superintendent’s Report

8) Personnel Report

a. Action regarding the employment of Michelle Monk as science teacher at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

b. Action regarding the resignation of Dustin Roth as Eureka Middle School cross country coach effective April 9, 2012.

c. Action regarding the resignation from John Schaidle as Eureka High School assistant football coach effective March 26, 2012.

9) Approve Contract for the Installation of Grandstands at McCollum Field

10) Approve Building Permit for New Grandstands at McCollum Field

11) Approve Contract for the Demolition of the Grandstands and Related Objects at McCollum Field

12) Approve Math Textbook Adoption for Grades Six through Eight on First Reading

13) Approve Board Policies on First Reading

14) Approve Increase in Fees for SY12-13

15) Adoption of the 2011-12 Amended Budget

16) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports

17) Information

18) Motion to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:

a. Discussion of March 12, 2012 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)]

19) Resume to Open Session

20) Take any necessary action following closed session regarding minutes, student discipline, employment of Laura Zehr as science teacher at Eureka High School for SY12-13 pending proper Illinois teacher certification, resignation of Holly Kirby as co-sponsor of CAPTAINS effective April 9, 2012, terminations and leaves of absence.

21) 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: 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 Gold and other interested citizens.

2) Conduct Hearing on the 2011-2012 Amended Budget

3) There was no ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT.

4) Approve a Resolution honoring the Seventh Grade Volleyball Team.

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

• Board Committee Reports

• Audience Participation

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

a. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for March 12, 2012

b. Approve March 19, 2012 Technology Committee Meeting Report

c. Approve April 2, 2012 Policy Committee Report

d. Approve March, 2012 Fund Balance Report

e. Approve Additional March 2012 Bills

f. Approve Current Bills for April, 2012

g. Approve Payroll Summary Report for April, 2012

h. Approve Treasurer’s Report as of March 31, 2012

i. Approve Imprest Fund Reports as on March 31, 2012

j. Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of March 31, 2012

k. Approve Activity Fund Reports as of March 31, 2012

l. Approve Vendor for Small Item Classroom and Office Supplies for SY12-13

m. Approve the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Woodford County Health Department and the Eureka C.U.S.D. 140

n. Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Financial Report as of March 14, 2012

o. Approve Strategic Plan on Second Reading

p. Approve K-5 Math Textbook Adoption for SY12-13 on Second Reading

q. Approve Student Insurance Carrier for SY12-13 (same company – plans have increased between $8-$46)

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

7) Superintendent’s Report

a. Monthly Board Policy Review

Board policies 315.00 through 315.11 were reviewed.

b. CAC Vacancies for SY12-13

We have the following vacancies on the CAC for next year:

1 – Davenport School Parent

1 – Eureka Middle School Parent

1 – Parent – at – Large

1 – Non-School Age Parent

Terms are for three years. If you have any suggestions of individuals that should be contacted, please contact me.

c. IASB Request for Resolutions

Exhibit 23 is an invitation to submit a resolution to be considered by the IASB Delegate Assembly during the IASB Conference November 16-18, 2012. Please contact Kevin Wiegand, our IASB Delegate, or me if you would like to submit a resolution for consideration. The deadline for submission is June 20, 2012.

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

a. Action regarding the employment of Michelle Monk as science teacher at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

b. Action regarding the resignation of Dustin Roth as Eureka Middle School cross country coach effective April 9, 2012.


c. Action regarding the resignation from John Schaidle as Eureka High School assistant football coach effective March 26, 2012.

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

9) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the contract for the installation of grandstands at McCollum Field, pending positive references on Southern Bleacher Company. The contract amount approved was $512,350.00. (Attached is a copy of the bid tabulation.) The Board also authorizes the Superintendent to submit a School Maintenance grant application to pay for $50,000.00 of this project.

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 Edelman, to approve the building permit for new grandstands at McCollum Field.

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

11) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the contract to Blunier Farms and Excavating in the amount of $16,000.00 for the demolition of the grandstands and related objects at McCollum Field.

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

12) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Pyles, to approve to approve math textbook adoption for grades six through eight on first reading as per the attachment.

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

13) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Pacocha, to approve the following board policies on first reading.

Board of Education – Activity Pass – No. 293.00

 Amend Current Policy – Update Grammar

General School Administration – Superintendent – No. 315.00

 Amend Current Policy – Law

 By approving the amendments to this policy, the following policies will be deleted:

o General School Administration – Superintendent Recruitment and Appointment – No. 315.03

o General School Administration – Superintendent – Evaluation – No. 315.05

o General School Administration – Superintendent – Contract Non-Renewal – No. 315.11

Operational Services – School Safety and Security – Surveillance Cameras – No. 465.04

 Amend Current Policy – Update

Students – Attendance – No. 705.00

 Amend Current Policy – Student Discipline Advisory Committee

Students – Rights and Responsibilities – Electronic Devices – No. 710.20

 Amend Current Policy – Student Discipline Advisory Committee

Students – Discipline – Gross Disobedience – Gross Misconduct – No. 715.03

 Amend Current Policy – Student Discipline Advisory Committee

Students – Discipline – Suspension Process – No. 715.04

 Amend Current Policy – Student Discipline Advisory Committee

Students – Discipline – School Dress – No. 715.08

 Adopt New Policy – Student Discipline Advisory Committee

The Board also approved on first reading, a Position Statement regarding the County School Board Facility Occupation Tax Law.

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

14) A motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Kieser, to approve an increase in fees for SY12-13. The Board Policy Committee is recommending the following increases for next school year:

Student Lunch High School - increase of .25 - 2.25

Adult Lunch - increase of .25 - 2.65

Driver’s Education - increase of 25.00 - 200.00

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 Edelman, to approve the 2011-12 Amended Budget as presented during the budget hearing.

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

16) Recognition was given to the Administrator’s Reports.

17) Information items were discussed.











18) At 8:17 p.m. a motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Pyles, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:



a. Discussion of March 12, 2012 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)]



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



19) At 8:47 p.m. a motion was made by Pacocha, 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.



20) A motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Edelman, to approve Closed Session Minutes of March 12, 2012 to remain on closed status and to approve the employment of Laura Zehr as science teacher at Eureka High School for SY12-13 pending proper Illinois teacher certification and the resignation of Holly Kirby as co-sponsor of CAPTAINS effective April 9, 2012.



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



21) At 8:49 p.m., a motion was made by Pyles, 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.