December 10, 2007
6:00 P.M.
The following minutes are tentative and will not become official minutes of the Board of Education until their scheduled approval at the next regular meeting.
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CALL TO ORDER |
The Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Board of Education met at 6:00 p.m. in the Southeastern Jr. High gymnasium in Bowen, Illinois, on Monday, December 10, 2007. President Robb Wood called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
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ROLL CALL |
Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale called the roll with the following members present: Rod Bruenger, Mark Cox, Vice President Dave Neill, Rick Ramsey, Secretary Burdette Rosendale and President Robb Wood. Lyle Paben was absent.
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ADMINISTRATORS
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Interim Superintendent Donald L. Daily, High School Principal Todd Fox, Junior High Principal Michael D. Owen, and Elementary Principal/District Technology Director Nancy Akers were in attendance. Recording Secretary Anita Marlow was also present.
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VISITORS /PRESENTERS |
District Librarian Barb Myers was present. David Ellis was a visitor.
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RECOGNITION OF 8TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACHES |
Congratulations were extended to Coaches Corey Ramsey and Sara Ramsey and the 8th grade Lady Suns Basketball Team for their successful season. They finished as the Regional Champions.
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OPEN 2007 TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING |
A motion was made by Rosendale and seconded by Ramsey to open the Truth In Taxation Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m. Roll call vote: Rosendale, yes; Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; and Wood, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried. Superintendent Daily explained that the total estimated EAV increase for the district is 5.5% to approximately $35,405,745.00. The tax levy was based on this approximate EAV. The total 2006 extension was $1,425,074.76. The 2007 Tax Levy requested in total is $1,523,243.00, which reflects a 6.89% increase over the 2006 extension. President Wood asked for comments from the audience. David Ellis, the only visitor present, asked questions.
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ADJOURN TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING |
On a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Cox, the Board adjourned the Truth In Taxation Hearing at 6:09 p.m. Roll call vote: Rosendale, yes; Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; and Wood, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
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APPROVAL OF THE 2007 TAX LEVY REQUEST |
Superintendent Daily asked for questions from the Board regarding the tax levy. On a motion by Neill and seconded by Ramsey, the Board approved the 2007 Southeastern CUSD #337 Tax Levy Request. Roll call vote: Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried. |
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DISTRICT LIBRARIAN BARB MYERS’S PRESENTATION |
An informative report was given by District Librarian Barb Myers regarding services provided to students and staff including those available through the Alliance Library. Features of an electronic card catalog system were mentioned. |
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT |
Board Member Neill reported that the Transportation Committee had met earlier in the evening with Joe Wright of Central State Bus Sales and with District Transportation Director Paul Henry. More information will be presented at the January meeting regarding the possible purchase or leasing of buses for next year. |
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ADOPTION OF BOARD POLICY – SECTION SEVEN |
Following the second reading of Section Seven – Students - of the board policy manual, a motion was made by Rosendale and seconded by Bruenger to adopt this section of the Southeastern CUSD #337 Board Policy Manual. Roll call vote: Ramey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, absent; and Wood, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried. |
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FIRST READING OF BOARD POLICY – SECTION EIGHT |
Section Eight – Community Relations – of the board policy manual was presented for the first reading.
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REPAYMENT OF INTERFUND LOAN |
A motion was made by Cox and seconded by Ramsey to repay the interfund loan of $275,000.00 from the Education Fund to the Working Cash Fund as suggested by Superintendent Daily. Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; and Wood, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
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EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL HANDBOOK |
Superintendent Daily presented the Southeastern CUSD #337 Educational Support Personnel Handbook for final review and anticipated approval at the January 14, 2008 meeting.
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HIGH SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM |
Principal Fox explained the implementation of a breakfast program at the high school starting on January 2, 2008.
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AUTOMATED PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT SYSTEM |
Superintendent Daily reported that Mr. Paben had contacted him regarding the possibility of Bank of Advance providing an automated contact system to the district. On a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Neill, the Board tabled a decision of subscribing to SchoolReach, an automated contact system. Voice vote: all yes. Motion carried.
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Board Member Bruenger made a motion which was seconded by Ramsey to approve the consent agenda as amended: · Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held November 12, 2007. · Approved the bills and high school activity fund Following is a listing of December 2007 bills by fund Education $ 35,711.38 O & M Fund 379,282.79 Transportation 14,634.60 Total Bills $ 429,628.77 · Review of Closed Session Minutes for the Calendar Year 2007 for the purpose of determining which closed session minutes may become open and available for public inspection · Remove personnel agenda item for closed session Roll call vote: Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; and Wood, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
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PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS |
Elementary Principal Nancy Akers reported: · Holiday Programs Junior High Principal Mike Owen reported: · Holiday Program · Media Coverage for the TIPP Grant · Social Emotional Grant · 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team High School Principal Todd Fox reported: · Gully Transportation, QND, Suns Classic Tip-off Tourney · Wrestling T-shirts · Fire Drill Critique · Drivers Education · High School Breakfast Program
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT |
Superintendent Daily reported : · District events on the calendar · SB 783 not yet implemented by Governor so General State Aid payments can be calculated · Waiting for permission from the State Records Custodian to destroy records Firm in Quincy can shred records for 10 cents per pound · Recent asbestos testing showed no asbestos on the water tank blanket in the Bowen Building · Letter had been sent to Plymouth Village President Shelva Schoonover requesting for Superintendent Daily and President Wood to attend a Plymouth Village Meeting to discuss the disposition of the elementary school building in Plymouth · Sprinkler system at the junior high building in Bowen
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EXECUTIVE SESSION |
On a motion by Ramsey and seconded by Cox, the Board entered executive session at 6:59 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of a student disciplinary matter and for the purpose of the employment, compensation, or discipline of employees. Roll call vote: Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; and Wood, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
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RETURN TO OPEN SESSION |
The Board adjourned the closed session and returned to open session at 8:11 p.m. on a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Ramsey. Roll call vote: Rosendale, yes; Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; and Wood, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
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RESIGNATION APPROVED |
On a motion by Cox and seconded by Ramsey, the Board approved the conditional resignation of Margaret Hesse for retirement purposes. Roll call vote: Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, no; Cox, yes; Wood, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Paben, absent. 5 yes; 1 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT |
The Board moved to adjourn at 8:19 p.m. on a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Rosendale. Voice vote: all yes. Motion carried. |
