REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, March 11, 2013
7:00 p.m.
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. Alan Pacocha, Mr. Ken Pyles and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Mr. Chad Leman arrived at 7:05 p.m. Mr. Kevin Wiegand arrived at 7:18 p.m. 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) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
• Rich Wherley, Stephanie Brown and Jason Bachman presented information regarding Career Cruising.
4) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
• Board Committee Reports
• Audience Participation
Arlene Franks from the Woodford County Journal spoke about recent staff cutbacks and changes at the newspaper.
5) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Pacocha, to approve the following consent agenda items:
a. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for February 11, 2013
b. Approve Board Administrative Committee Report of March 4, 2013
c. Approve February, 2013 Fund Balance Report
d. Approve Additional February 2013 Bills
e. Approve Current Bills for March, 2013
f. Approve Payroll Summary Report for March, 2013
g. Approve Treasurer’s Report as of February 28, 2013
h. Approve Imprest Fund Reports as on February 28, 2013
i. Approve Activity Fund Reports as of February 28, 2013
j. Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of February 28, 2013
k. Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Report as of February 13, 2013
l. Approve Sarah Aeschleman’s Separation Agreement for retirement from CUSD 140
m. Approve the resignation of Charles Atteberry as Library Media Specialist at Eureka High School effective at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year.
n. Approve the resignation of Charles Atteberry as Scholastic Bowl Coach at Eureka High School effective at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year.
o. Approve Vicki Cook’s Separation Agreement for retirement from CUSD 140
p. Approve the resignation of Ryan Heinold as 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach at Eureka Middle School effective February 10, 2013
q. Approve Paul Plopper’s Separation Agreement for retirement from CUSD 140
r. Approve maternity leave for Jessica Selvey beginning on or around April 18, 2013
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
6) Personnel Report
a. A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Edelman, to approve the Resolution of Non-reemployment of the following Certified Personnel for SY13-14:
Tyler Breitbarth
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
b. A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Pacocha, to approve the Resolution of Non-reemployment of the following Certified Personnel for SY13-14:
Brian Johnson
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
c. A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Wiegand to approve the Resolution of Reduction in Force of the following certified personnel for SY13-14:
Lynda Long
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
d. A motion was made by Kieser, seconded by Pacocha, to approve the Resolution Reference the Dismissal of the following Educational Support Personnel for SY13-14:
Robert Attig
Khassandrae Brown
Isaac Cox
Jenni Gladson
Becky McNamara
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
e. A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Leman, to approve the Resolution Reference the Dismissal of the following employees assigned to Extra-Curricular duties for SY13-14:
Ryan Davis Girls Basketball Assistant Coach – Eureka High School
Ashleigh Hadfield Dance Team Co-Sponsor – Eureka High School
Brandon Heider Girls Track Assistant Coach – Eureka High School
Craig Hibbard Assistant Football Coach – Eureka High School
Wes Ohnesorge Bass Fishing Coach – Eureka High School
Melissa Eigsti Assistant Cross Country Coach – Eureka Middle School
Kyle Fellner Assistant Track Coach – Eureka Middle School
Kayla Stephens Assistant Track Coach – Eureka Middle School
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 Report
Board policies 465.08 through 500.01 were reviewed.
8) A motion was made by Kieser, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the senior class trip to Six Flags – Great America in Gurnee, IL on May 15, 2013.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
9) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Leman, to approve the amended school calendar for SY12-13. The Superintendent is authorized to adjust the calendar if any additional emergency days are utilized, in order to assure 180 calendar school days.
• Sunday, May 19, 2013 - High School Graduation – 3:00 p.m.
Place: McCollum Field
Rain: Gymnasium
• Thursday, May 23, 2013 - Last day for bus routes, hot lunch, breakfast
- Eighth Grade Promotion – 7:00 p.m.
Location: EMS Gymnasium
• Friday, May 24, 2013 - Last day for bus routes
- 2:30 p.m. dismissal schedule
• Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - No school – Teachers’ Institute
• Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - Final day of school, pick up report cards – cards
are available between the hours of 8:30 a.m. –
11:30 a.m. for all K-8 students
EHS cards mailed home
No bus service
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
10) Participants were selected to represent the Board of Education at Eureka Middle School promotion and Eureka High School graduation.
Eureka Middle School: Thursday, May 23, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. – Eureka Middle School Gymnasium
One board member to read names: ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ Kevin Wiegand
One board member to distribute diplomas: ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ James Kieser
Eureka High School: Sunday, May 19, 2013 – 3:00 p.m. – McCollum Field, Rain – Eureka High School Gymnasium
One board member to read names:¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ Chad Leman & Alan Pacocha
One board member to distribute diplomas: ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ Ken Pyles & Keith Edelman
11) A motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the 2013-2014 official school calendar, schedule of school improvement days, schedule of regular Board of Education meetings and CAC meetings.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
12) Recognition was given to the Administrator’s Reports.
13) Information items were discussed.
14) At 8:01 p.m. a motion was made by Leman, seconded by Pacocha, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discuss security procedures and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public or public property. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (8) as amended by P.A. 93-79 and P.A. 93-422.]
b. Discussion of February 11, 2013 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)]
c. 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.]
d. 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.
15) At 10:37 p.m. a motion was made by Leman 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.
16) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Pacocha, to approve Closed Session Minutes of February 11, 2013 to remain on closed.
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 the Resolution of Non-reemployment of the following Certified Personnel for SY13-14: Terry Aldridge.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
18) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand, to approve a paid administrative leave for Paul Plopper.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
19) At 10:40 p.m., a motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Pacocha, to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.