REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, December 10, 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. James Kieser, Mr. Chad Leman, Mr. Alan Pacocha, Mr. Ken Pyles, and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Mr. Kevin Wiegand arrived at 8:07 p.m. Mr. Keith Edelman was absent. 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) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Kieser to open the Truth in Taxation Hearing for proposed Tax Levy for 2012.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion carried.
The Board of Education was addressed by a citizen, Jeremy LaCosh, regarding the proposed levy.
A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Pacocha to close the Truth in Taxation Hearing for proposed Tax Levy for 2012.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion carried.
4) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
• Mr. Charles Atteberry, Eureka High School Librarian
5) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
• Board Committee Reports
o Comments from individuals who attended the IASB Conference in November
• 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 November 12, 2012
b. Approve November 2012 Fund Balance Report
c. Approve Additional November 2012 Bills
d. Approve Current Bills for December 2012
e. Approve Payroll Summary Report for December 14, 2012
f. Approve Treasurer’s Report as of November 30, 2012
g. Approve Imprest Fund Report as of November 30, 2012
h. Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of November 30, 2012
i. Approve Activity Fund Reports as of November 30, 2012
j. Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report as of November 14, 2012
k. Approve Extra-Curricular Committee report from meeting on November 12, 2012
l. Approve the resignation of Lindsey Frazier as a paraprofessional at Eureka Middle School effective December 19, 2012.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
7) At 7:55 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Kieser, to recess to the Eureka High School Library for the dedication and re-naming of the Eureka High School Auditorium in honor of Dr. Randy K. Crump.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion carried.
At 8:07 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Leman to resume the Board of Education meeting in the Eureka High School Library.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion carried.
8) Superintendent’s Report
a. Monthly Board Policy Review
Board policies 420.03 through 435.00 were reviewed.
b. Substitute Employee Cost for SY11-12
An analysis of the cost of substitute employees for SY11-12 as compared to SY10-11.
c. Financial Analysis of Athletic Activities
A six year financial analysis of athletic activities was reviewed – SY6-07 through SY11-12.
d. Official School Calendar for SY13-14 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 2013.
e. Budget Preparation for 2013-2014
After discussions with the finance committee, it was decided that along with the increase in local tax revenue for 2013-2014, we will also be looking at cutting expenses in the Education Fund by $500,000. These cuts are necessary in order to get us closer to a balanced budget in the Education Fund. However, recent reports from state legislatures have indicated that it is very likely that we will see yet another reduction in general state aid next year. General state aid reductions will make it very difficult to balance the Education Fund budget but increase the need for us to make budget reductions in order to better withstand the upcoming fiscal issues at the state level.
f. ISAT Cut Scores
ISBE is raising the ISAT performance expectations to better align with college and career readiness standards.
g. Chicago Sun Times School Rankings
The Chicago Sun Times recently did a ranking of all elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. The rankings were based on test scores from last year. They do not use the % meets/exceeds; rather they take a look at the % of questions answered correctly by our students. Therefore, the more kids you have in the “exceeds” category, the higher your school will rank. Our schools ranked the following:
• Goodfield Elementary---Ranked 50th out of 2202 elementary schools (98th Percentile)
• Congerville Elementary---Ranked 77th out of 2202 elementary schools (97th Percentile)
• Davenport Elementary---Ranked 395th out of 2202 elementary schools (82nd Percentile)
• Eureka Middle School---Ranked 188th out of 1423 middle schools (87th Percentile)
• Eureka High School---Ranked 98th out of 689 high schools (86th Percentile)
9) Woodford County School Facility Sales Tax
Mr. Gold presented information to the Board regarding the Illinois School Facility Tax. If the Board would like to place this issue on the April ballot for the voters, then they need to approve a resolution prior to January 22nd. The Board decided to table the issue at this time as Mr. Gold seeks to provide some answers to questions that arose. This item will be placed on the agenda again in January.
10) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the Certificate of Tax Levy for 2012 as per attached. Upon roll the following voted yea: Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
11) Recognition was given to the Administrators’ Reports.
12) Information items were discussed.
13) At 9:13 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Pacocha, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of November 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 120/2 (c) (9)]
Upon roll the following voted yea: Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
14) At 10:25 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Kieser, to resume open session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
15) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Pacocha, to approve Closed Session Minutes of November 12, 2012, to remain on closed status. Upon roll the following voted yea: Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
16) At 10:30 p.m., a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand to adjourn. Upon roll the following voted yea: Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.