REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF EDUCATION

COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140

Eureka High School Library

200 W. Cruger Ave.

Eureka, IL 61530

Monday, November 12, 2012

7:00 p.m.

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. Superintendent Robert Gold, building and district administrators, and other interested citizens were also in attendance.

2) The Strategic Plan’s mission, vision and long-range goals were reviewed.

3) Proclamation of Resolutions

• Resolution Proclaiming November 15, 2012 School Board Members Day
• Resolution Honoring the Eureka Middle School Boys Cross Country Team

4) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT

• Mrs. Stacey Mooney and Mrs. Sandra Tignor

5) Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports

• Board Committee Reports
• Audience Participation:

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

a. Approve October 8, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes
b. Approve Board Finance Committee Report of October 9, 2012
c. Approve Board Finance Committee Report of November 1, 2012
d. Approve Board Policy Committee Report of October 22, 2012
e. Approve October 2012 Fund Balance
f. Approve Additional October, 2012 Bills
g. Approve Current Bills for November, 2012
h. Approve Payroll Summary Report for November 15, 2012
i. Approve Treasurer’s Report as of October 31, 2012
j. Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of October 31, 2012
k. Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of October 31, 2012
l. Approve Activity Fund Reports as of October 31, 2012
m. Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report as of October, 2012
n. Approve Illinois State Library FY2013 School District Library Grant Program Application
o. Approve the field trip request for the 7th grade class
p. Action regarding the employment of Andrea Hunt as the Assistant Girls Volleyball coach at Eureka Middle School for the 2012-2013 season.
q. Action regarding the resignation of Brian Johnson as the Head Football Coach at Eureka High School, effective November 1, 2012.

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

7) Superintendent’s Report

a. District Immunization Report

Our school district had 21 students (increase of 15 from last year) that were not in state compliance as of August 17, 2012, the first day of school, which resulted in a 98.7% compliance rate (1 – Congerville, 2 – Goodfield, 4 – Davenport, 3– Eureka Middle School, 11 – 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 2012

A list of building maintenance items that were completed over the summer through November 1, 2012 was shared. We accomplished a number of items; we are currently working on items not completed.

c. Staffing Plan Timeline for SY13-14 was shared.

d. Monthly Board Policy Review

Board Policies 415.06 through 415.08-R-1.

e. A financial report that was created by the IASA Central Illinois Valley Division was shared by Mr. Gold. The report outlined the financial situation for school districts in the region and provided talking points that can be used when discussing school district funding with local legislators.

f. In August of 2012, the Board passed a resolution to name the EHS auditorium after our former superintendent, Randy K. Crump. We plan to have the official ceremony for this renaming during the EHS Choir Christmas Concert which begins at 8:00 p.m. at EHS. A Board meeting is scheduled for the same evening. We will suspend the Board meeting at 8:00 p.m. and reconvene at the conclusion of the ceremony.

8) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Pyles, to approve the allocation of $989.52 from the EHS All Classes Legacy Fund to be used towards the purchase of signage that is on display on the new grandstands.

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

9) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Edelman, to approve the resolution for the proposed Tax Levy for 2012 as per the attached.

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

10) A motion was made by Kieser, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the resolution of intent to issue working cash bonds.

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

11) Recognition was given to Administrator’s Reports.

12) Information items were discussed.

13) At 8:40 p.m. a motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Pyles, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:

a. Discussion of October 8, 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 120/2 (c) (9)]

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

14) At 10:05 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Pacocha, to resume 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 Pyles, to approve Closed Session Minutes of October 8, 2012 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 10:08 p.m. a motion was made by Kieser, seconded by Edelman, to adjourn.

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