REGULAR MEETING


BOARD OF EDUCATION

COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140

Eureka High School Library

200 West Cruger Avenue

Eureka, IL 61530

Monday, May 14, 2012

7:00 p.m.

SUMMARY





1) Call to Order and Roll Call

2) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT - “National Board Teacher Certification” – Mrs. Pam VanLaningham

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 April 9, 2012

Approve April 18, 2012 Technology Committee Meeting Report

Approve April 19, 2012 Building and Grounds Committee Report

Approve May 3, 2012 Teacher Evaluation Committee Report

Approve May 8, 2012 Building and Grounds Committee Report

Approve April, 2012 Fund Balance Report

Approve Additional April, 2012 Bills

Approve Current Bills for May, 2012

Approve Payroll Summary Report for May, 2012

Approve Treasurer’s Report as of April 30, 2012

Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of April 30, 2012

Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of April 30, 2012

Approve Activity Fund Reports as of April 30, 2012

Approve Custodial Supplies Vendors for SY12-13

Approve Girls’ Basketball Camp – June 11-14, 2012

Approve Volleyball Camp – May 30-June 1, 2012

Approve Eureka Hornet Basketball Camp – June 6-8, 2012

Approve Wrestling Camp – June 18-22, 25-29, July 2,3,5,6,7, 2012

Approve Football Camp – June 4-8 and July 23-27, 2012

Approve Eureka High School Marching Band Camp – July 30-August 3, 2012

Approve Math Textbook Adoption for grades six through eight on Second Reading

Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report as of April 11, 2012

Approve the following School Board Policies on Second Reading:

Board of Education – Activity Pass – No. 293.00

General School Administration – Superintendent – No. 315.00

• 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

Students – Attendance – No. 705.00

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

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

Students – Discipline – Suspension Process – No. 715.04

Students – Discipline – School Dress – No. 715.08

Approve Position Statement regarding the County School Board Facility Occupational Tax Law on Second Reading

Approve Membership in the Peoria County Cooperative Purchasing Program for cafeteria food and supplies for SY12-13, $350.00 (same cost as last year)

Approve IESA Membership for SY12-13

Approve IHSA Membership for SY12-13

Approve IASB Membership dues for SY12-13 (decrease of $9.00)

5) Approve Final Design of Eight Lane Track at McCollum Field

6) Superintendent’s Report

7) Personnel Report

a. Action regarding the employment of Lena Dohner as Assistant Volleyball Coach at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

b. Action regarding the resignation from Kaitlin Feriante as a teacher at Eureka High School effective at the end of 2011-12 school year.

c. Action regarding the employment of Kyle Hardy as a temporary summer custodian at Eureka Middle School beginning May 21, 2012.

d. Action regarding the employment of Tracy Heffren as Head Volleyball Coach at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

e. Action regarding the employment of Ryan Heinold as Head Girls’ Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY12-13.

f. Action regarding the employment of Kim Holdenrid as Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY12-12.

g. Action regarding the employment of Justine James as Head Cross-Country Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY12-13.

h. Action regarding the employment of Ryan Kennell as a temporary summer custodian at Davenport Elementary School beginning May 21, 2012.

i. Action regarding the employment of Shawn Link as a temporary summer custodian at Eureka High School beginning May 21, 2012.

j. Action regarding the employment of Kari Marino as Color Guard Sponsor at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

k. Action regarding the employment of Tim Meiss as Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

l. Action regarding the employment of Michelle Monk as Science Club Sponsor at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

m. Action regarding the employment of Jeff Morin at Head Girls’ Volleyball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY12-13.

n. Action regarding the employment of Jill Niemi at Head Cheerleading Coach at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

o. Action regarding the request for a maternity leave from Abby Rader beginning August 15, 2012.

p. Action regarding the resignation of Abby Rader as Assistant Cross-Country Coach at Eureka Middle School effective May 4, 2012.

q. Action regarding the employment of Anna Roorda as a Language Arts Instructor at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

r. Action regarding the employment of Jami Roth as Assistant Volleyball Coach at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

s. Action regarding the employment of Christian Sorensen as a temporary summer custodian at Goodfield Elementary School beginning May 21, 2012.

t. Action regarding the employment of Evan Stalter as a temporary summer custodian at Eureka High School beginning May 21, 2012.

u. Action regarding the employment of Dave Steinbeck as Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY12-13.

v. Action regarding the employment of Krista Swanson as Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

w. Action regarding the employment of Taylor Watson as a temporary summer worker at the bus garage beginning May 21, 2012.

x. Action regarding the employment of Caleb Yoder as a temporary summer custodian at Davenport Elementary School beginning May 21, 2012.

8) Approve Eureka High School Band-Chorus Trip to Florida-December 27-31, 2012

9) Approve Two-Year Extension of the Football Co-op and the Girls’ and Boys’ Swimming Co-op Agreements for 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years

10) Approve Board Policies on First Reading-No. 531.00 and No. 647.00 R-3

11) Approve Web-Based Version of School Board Accounting System

12) Approve Extension of Board Committee Assignments until the April 2013 Election

13) Recognition of Administrator’s Reports

14) Information

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



a. Discussion of April 9, 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)]



16) Resume to Open Session

17) Approved closed session minutes of April 9, 2012 to remain of closed session, resignation of Teri Bachman as bus monitor effective May 18, 2012 and the employment of Robert Gettle as AM & PM route bus drive beginning August 17, 2012 and to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield Education Association and the Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield C.U.S.D. 140 Board of Education to convert the C.A.P.T.A.I.N.S. organization to Key Club International effective immediately.

18) Adjournment









1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:02 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) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT – “National Board Teacher Certification” – Mrs. Pam VanLaningham

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

• Board Committee Reports

• Audience Participation



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

a. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for April 9, 2012

b. Approve April 18, 2012 Technology Committee Meeting Report

c. Approve April 19, 2012 Building and Grounds Committee Report

d. Approve May 3, 2012 Teacher Evaluation Committee Report

e. Approve May 8, 2012 Building and Grounds Committee Report

f. Approve April, 2012 Fund Balance Report

g. Approve Additional April, 2012 Bills

h. Approve Current Bills for May, 2012

i. Approve Payroll Summary Report for May, 2012

j. Approve Treasurer’s Report as of April 30, 2012

k. Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of April 30, 2012

l. Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of April 30, 2012

m. Approve Activity Fund Reports as of April 30, 2012

n. Approve Custodial Supplies Vendors for SY12-13

o. Approve Girls’ Basketball Camp – June 11-14, 2012

p. Approve Volleyball Camp – May 30-June 1, 2012

q. Approve Eureka Hornet Basketball Camp – June 6-8, 2012

r. Approve Wrestling Camp – June 18-22, 25-29, July 2,3,5,6,7, 2012

s. Approve Football Camp – June 4-8 and July 23-27, 2012

t. Approve Eureka High School Marching Band Camp – July 30-August 3, 2012

u. Approve Math Textbook Adoption for grades six through eight on Second Reading

v. Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report as of April 11, 2012

w. Approve the following School Board Policies on Second Reading:

Board of Education – Activity Pass – No. 293.00

General School Administration – Superintendent – No. 315.00

• 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

Students – Attendance – No. 705.00

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

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

Students – Discipline – Suspension Process – No. 715.04

Students – Discipline – School Dress – No. 715.08

x. Approve Position Statement regarding the County School Board Facility Occupational Tax Law on Second Reading

y. Approve Membership in the Peoria County Cooperative Purchasing Program for cafeteria food and supplies for SY12-13, $350.00 (same cost as last year)

z. Approve IESA Membership for SY12-13

aa. Approve IHSA Membership for SY12-13

bb. Approve IASB Membership dues for SY12-13 (decrease of $9.00)



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



5) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand to approve the final design of the eight lane track at McCollum Field to be advertised for bids.



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



6) Superintendent’s Report



a. Monthly Board Policy Review



Board policies 320.01 through 351.00 were reviewed.



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


a. Action regarding the employment of Lena Dohner as Assistant Volleyball Coach at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

b. Action regarding the resignation from Kaitlin Feriante as a teacher Eureka High School effective at the end of the 2011-12 school year.

c. Action regarding the employment of Kyle Hardy as a temporary summer custodian at Eureka Middle School beginning May 21, 2012.

d. Action regarding the employment of Tracy Heffren as Head Volleyball Coach at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

e. Action regarding the employment of Ryan Heinold as Head Girls’ Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY12-13.

f. Action regarding the employment of Kim Holdenrid as Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY12-13.

g. Action regarding the employment of Justine James as Head Cross-Country Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY12-13.

h. Action regarding the employment of Ryan Kennell as a temporary summer custodian at Davenport Elementary School beginning May 21, 2012.

i. Action regarding the employment of Shawn Link as a temporary summer custodian as Eureka High School beginning May 21, 2012.

j. Action regarding the employment of Kari Marino as Color Guard Sponsor at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

k. Action regarding the employment of Tim Meiss as Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

l. Action regarding the employment of Michelle Monk as Science Club Sponsor at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

m. Action regarding the employment of Jeff Morin as Head Girls’ Volleyball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY12-13.

n. Action regarding the employment of Jill Niemi as Head Cheerleading Coach at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

o. Action regarding the request for a maternity leave from Abby Rader beginning August 15, 2012.

p. Action regarding the resignation of Abby Rader as Assistant Cross-Country Coach at Eureka Middle School effective May 4, 2012.

q. Action regarding the employment of Anna Roorda as a Language Arts Instructor at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

r. Action regarding the employment of Jami Roth as Assistant Volleyball Coach at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

s. Action regarding the employment of Christian Sorensen as a temporary summer custodian at Goodfield Elementary School beginning May 21, 2012.

t. Action regarding the employment of Evan Stalter as a temporary summer custodian at Eureka High School beginning May 21, 2012.

u. Action regarding the employment of Dave Steinbeck as Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY12-13.

v. Action regarding the employment of Krista Swanson as Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor at Eureka High School for SY12-13.

w. Action regarding the employment of Taylor Watson as a temporary summer worker at the bus garage beginning May 21, 2012.

x. Action regarding the employment of Caleb Yoder as a temporary summer custodian at Davenport Elementary School beginning May 21, 2012.

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

8) A motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Leman, to approve the Eureka High School Band-Chorus Trip to Disney World, Orlando, Florida, December 27-31, 2012. The trip will be during Christmas vacation and all costs of the trip will be the responsibility of the students. Peoria Charter Coach will be responsible for transportation.

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 Kieser, to approve two-year extensions of the Football Co-op and the Girls’ and Boys’ Swimming Co-op agreements for 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years.

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 Pacocha, to approve the board policies on first reading.

• Teacher Evaluation Plan No. 531.00

• Authorization for Internet Access and District Electronic Networks No. 647.00 R-3

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

11) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Kieser, to approve web-based version of School Board Accounting System.

Cost: $9000 one-time charge

Training: No charge

Annual Maintenance fee: $3665 this is what we pay now

We will host the software program on our own servers that will save us $3800.00 per year.

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

12) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Leman, to approve an extension of board committee assignments until the April 2013 election.

COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

May 9, 2011– May 14, 2012

Standing Committees:

Administration Ehrenhardt*, Leman, Pyles

Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Pyles*, Wiegand

Curriculum Pacocha*, Ehrenhardt, Kieser

Extra-Curricular Wiegand*, Leman, Pyles

Finance Ehrenhardt*, Leman, Wiegand

Health Insurance Edelman, Ehrenhardt, Wiegand

Personnel Negotiations Ehrenhardt*, Edelman, Leman

Policies Kieser*, Edelman, Pacocha

Teacher Evaluation Edelman, Ehrenhardt

Technology Leman*, Kieser, Pacocha

IASB Delegate Pacocha

Wellness Ehrenhardt

*Chairperson

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

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

14) Information items were discussed.

15) At 8:20 p.m. a motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Wiegand, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:

a. Discussion of April 9, 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.

16) At 9:13 p.m. a motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Kieser, to resume open session.

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

17) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Edelman, to approve Closed Session Minutes of April 9, 2012 to remain on closed status and to approve the resignation of Teri Bachman as bus monitor effective May 18, 2012 and the employment of Robert Gettle as AM & PM route bus driver beginning August 17, 2012 and to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield Education Association and the Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield C.U.S.D. 140 Board of Education to convert the C.A.P.T.A.I.N.S. organization to Key Club International effective immediately.

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

18) At 9:20 p.m., a motion was made by Wiegand, 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.