REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, April 8, 2013
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 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. Superintendent Robert Gold, building and district administrators, and other interested citizens were also in attendance.
2) Review the Strategic Plan’s mission, vision and long-range goals.
3) Approve a Resolution honoring the Eighth Grade Volleyball Team for placing 3rd at the IESA 8AAA State Volleyball Tournament.
4) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
Brenda LiaBraaten, 1st grade teacher at Davenport Elementary, presented information regarding “The Daily Five.”
5) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
• Board Committee Reports
• Audience Participation (All participants spoke in support of Mr. Terry Aldridge)
Jason Greene
Tucker Brandt
JoAnn Wiegand
Nancy Aldridge
Ed Wiegand
Darryl Netherton
6) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Alan Pacocha, to approve the following consent agenda items:
a. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for March 11, 2013
b. Approve March 18, 2013 Building and Grounds Committee Report
c. Approve March 26, 2013 Policy Committee Report
d. Approve March, 2013 Fund Balance Report
e. Approve Additional March 2013 Bills
f. Approve Current Bills for April, 2013
g. Approve Payroll Summary Report for April 15, 2013
h. Approve Treasurer’s Report as of March 31, 2013
i. Approve Imprest Fund Reports as on March 31, 2013
j. Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of March 31, 2013
k. Approve Activity Fund Reports as of March 31, 2013
l. Approve Vendor for Small Item Classroom and Office Supplies for SY13-14
m. Approve Student Insurance Carrier for SY13-14 (same company – plans have increased between $3-$66)
n. Approve IHSA Membership for SY13-14.
o. Approve the resignation of Pamela Clemens as Kindergarten Teacher at Congerville Elementary School effective at the conclusion of the 2012-2013.
p. Approve the resignation of Teresa Davey as Paraprofessional at Davenport Elementary School effective May 31, 2013.
q. Approve the employment of Kyle Hardy as a temporary summer worker at Eureka Middle School beginning June 3, 2013.
r. Approve the employment of Cody Litwiller as a temporary student worker at Eureka High School beginning June 3, 2013.
s. Approve the employment of Lexi Litwiller as a temporary summer worker at the bus garage beginning June 3, 2013.
t. Approve the employment of Austin McKee as a temporary summer worker at Congerville Elementary School beginning June 3, 2013.
u. Approve the resignation of Joe Miller as Freshmen Boys’ Basketball Coach at Eureka High School effective March 28, 2013.
v. Approve the employment of Beth Mygatt as Cheerleading Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY13-14.
w. Approve the employment of Zach Schaidle as a temporary summer worker at Eureka High School beginning June 3, 2013.
x. Approve the employment of Erik Slingerland as a temporary summer worker at Davenport Elementary School beginning June 3, 2013.
y. Approve the employment of Christian Sorensen as a temporary summer worker at Goodfield Elementary School beginning June 3, 2013.
z. Approve the resignation of John Streit as Language Arts Teacher at Eureka High School at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year.
aa. Approve the resignation of John Streit at Yearbook Sponsor at Eureka High School at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year.
bb. Approve John Terry Streit’s Separation Agreement for retirement from CUSD 140.
cc. Approve the employment of Jessa Wakid as a temporary summer worker at Davenport Elementary School beginning June 3, 2013.
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 500.04 through 500.08 were reviewed.
b. CAC Vacancies for SY13-14
We have the following vacancies on the CAC for next year:
1 – Congerville Parent
1 – Goodfield Parent
2 – Eureka High School Parents
1 – Student
Terms are for three years. If you have any suggestions of individuals that should be contacted, please contact Mr. Gold.
c. Final results will be in from the April 9, 2013 Board election on April 30, 2013. A Special Board meeting has been scheduled to reorganize the Board of Education and seat the new Board members on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Eureka High School Library.
8) A motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Kieser, to approve Board policies that were provided in the Board packet on first reading.
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 an increase in fees for SY13-14. The Board Policy Committee is recommending the following increases for next school year:
ECE Registration Fee $50.00 Increase of $5.00
½ Day Kindergarten Registration Fee $50.00 Increase of $5.00
Full Day Registration Fee (K-4) $70.00 Increase of $10.00
Full Day Registration Fee (5-8) $75.00 Increase of $10.00
Full Day Registration Fee (9-12) $85.00 Increase of $10.00
Breakfast (Student) $1.50 Increase of $0.25
Breakfast (Adult) $1.75 Increase of $0.25
K-8 Lunch (Student) $2.25 Increase of $0.25
Milk/Juice $0.35 Increase of $0.10
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
10) A motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Wiegand, to approve the purchase and lease of buses for SY13-14.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
11) Recognition was given to the Administrator’s Reports.
12) Information items were discussed.
13) At 8:03 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 March 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)]
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 9:58 p.m. a motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Leman, 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 Kieser, to approve Closed Session Minutes of March 11, 2013 to remain on closed status and to approve the employment of Jennifer Gladson as head secretary at Eureka High School beginning August 1, 2013 and to approve the use of Robert Prout as a volunteer track helper at Eureka High School beginning April 9, 2013.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
16) A motion was made by Edelman, seconded by Leman to approve SY13-14 administrator salaries including TRS for the following:
a. Robert Bardwell $94,342.49
b. Randy Berardi $79,790.00
c. Phillip Durley $96,191.81
d. Kelly Nichols $61,500.00
e. Nancy Ryan $81,962.50
f. Cynthia Wondercheck $65,809.13
and to approve SY13-14 non-union salaries for the following:
a. Julie Coffman 3% increase
b. Georgann Heimsoth 3% increase
c. Randy Miller 3% increase
d. Mike Zimmerman no increase – 12 month contract
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
17) At 10:03 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.