February 2007

SPECIAL MEETING

Date: February 2, 2007
Time: 2 p.m. Central Standard Time
Place: Board of Education Office, Bowen, Illinois

CALL TO ORDER	The Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Board of Education met at 2:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Office in Bowen, Illinois, on Friday, February 2, 2007. Vice- President Robb Wood called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL	Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale called the roll with the following members present: Rod Bruenger; Dave Neill; Rick Ramsey; Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale; and Vice-President Robb Wood. President Lyle Paben arrived at 2:10 p.m. Pat Phelps was absent.
ADMINISTRATORS	Superintendent Michael D. Owen and High School Principal Todd Fox were in attendance.
VISITORS	Mike Carter of Klingner and Associates PC was in attendance.
NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING PLANS – TELECONFERENCE WITH CDB	Teleconference with Karen Shoup of the the Illinois Capital Development Board indicated new building Base Bid 1, Alternate Bids 2A and 2B are acceptable. Discussed how to proceed with bids – will change Base Bid 2 to Alternate Bids 3A and 3B Discussed Alternate Bid priorities
ADJOURNMENT	On a motion by Neill and seconded by Ramsey, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Phelps, absent; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.

Special Meeting

Date: February 3, 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m. Central Standard Time
Place: Board of Education Office, Bowen, Illinois

CALL TO ORDER	The Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Board of Education met at 8:30 a.m. in the Board of Education Office in Bowen, Illinois, on Saturday, February 3, 2007. President Lyle Paben called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL	Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale called the roll with the following members present: Dave Neill; President Lyle Paben, Pat Phelps, Rick Ramsey; Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale; and Vice-President Robb Wood. Rod Bruenger arrived at 12:30 p.m.
ADMINISTRATORS	Superintendent Michael D. Owen, High School Principal Todd Fox, Junior High Principal Tami J. Roskamp, and Elementary Principal/District Technology Director Nancy Akers were in attendance.
VISITORS	Paul Henry, Transportation Director, was a visitor.
ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION	On a motion by Paben and seconded by Wood, the Board entered executive session at 8:38 a.m. for the purpose of considering information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, student discipline matters relating to individual students, collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules. Roll call vote: Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; and Bruenger absent. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION	The Board returned to open session at 10:12 a.m. on a motion by Neill and seconded by Ramsey. Roll call vote: Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, absent; and Neill, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.

BUS LEASING/PURCHASING	Discussed bus leasing and purchasing - Transportation Director Paul Henry participated.
COST SAVINGS	Discussed possible cost savings for the 2007-2008 school year
SPREADSHEETS/REPORTS	The Board reviewed five spreadsheets and discussed STI vs Skyward reports.
ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION	On a motion by Neill and seconded by Paben, the Board entered executive session at 1:52 p.m. for the purpose of considering information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, student discipline matters relating to individual students, collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules. Roll call vote: Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; and Paben, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
RETURNED TO OPEN SESSION	On a motion by Rosendale and seconded by Ramsey, the Board returned to open session at 2:40 p.m. Roll call vote: Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; and Phelps, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT	On a motion by Neill and seconded by Rosendale, the Board moved to adjourn at 2:42 p.m. Roll call vote: Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; and Ramsey, yes. 7 yea; 0 no. Motion carried.

Regular Meeting

Date: February 20, 2007
Time: 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
Place: Board of Education Office, Bowen, Illinois

CALL TO ORDER

The Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Board of Education met at 6:00 P.M. in the Board of Education Office in Bowen, Illinois, on Tuesday, February 21, 2007. President Lyle Paben called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL

Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale called the roll with the following members present: Rod Bruenger; Dave Neill; President Lyle Paben; Pat Phelps; Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale; and Vice-President Robb Wood. Rick Ramsey arrived at 6:32 p.m.

ADMINISTRATORS
RECORDING SECRETARY

Superintendent Michael D. Owen, High School Principal Todd Fox, Junior High Principal Tami J. Roskamp, and Elementary Principal/District Technology Director Nancy Akers were in attendance. Recording Secretary Anita Marlow was also present.

VISITORS

None

MINUTES APPROVED

On a motion by Phelps and seconded by Rosendale the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 17, 2007, were approved. Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, absent; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.

AUTHORIZE FINANCIAL REVIEW

On a motion by Neill and seconded by Bruenger, the Board authorized the superintendent to contact and hire Reusch and Butler Accounting Firm of Macomb as needed. Roll call vote: Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; and Bruenger, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.

FINANCIAL

The Board approved the bills and activity funds on a motion by Paben and seconded by Phelps. Roll call vote: Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Neill, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.

Discussion was held not to pay a previous bill from Peters Heating and Air Conditioning in the amount of $860.00 for temporary heat provided at the high school.

ASSISTANT TREASURER'S BOND

Verbal agreement was given to purchase an assistant treasurer’s bond for Superintendent Owen.

HEATING AT THE HIGH SCHOOL

Superintendent Owen was directed to send a letter to Klingner and Associates, PC regarding the existing heating problems in the 1954 portion of the high school.

BUS LEASING

Following a lengthy discussion on bus leasing, the Board moved to authorize the Transportation Committee to lease buses after due consideration. Motion by Wood and seconded by Neill. Roll call vote: Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; and Paben, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.

NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING BID OPENINGS

Bid openings for construction of the new high school will be held on February 22, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Office in Bowen, Illinois

HIGH SCHOOL

Principal Fox reported:

· Suns Classic for next year

· Complimented Mrs. Renee Kiah and the music program for performances this year

JUNIOR HIGH

Principal Roskamp reported:

· Parent/guardian laptop computer meeting held February 17, 2007 – Technology Immersion Pilot Program grant money has been approved but not yet received

· Recognized Mrs. Jenny White as being listed on the National Honor Roll

· Recognized Mrs. Eileen Shoup as being selected to attend the Federal U.S. History teacher travel experience to San Francisco this summer

· Select Choir was chosen to sing the National Anthem at the IESA 7AA State Tournament Championship held at Delavan

ELEMENTARY

Principal Akers reported:

· Pre-K Accountability Review will be February 21, 2007 – the reviewer will file a state report upon completion

ADAMS POINT-TO-POINT WIRELESS CIRCUIT AT JUNIOR HIGH

Adams has offered a discounted rate of $387.50 per month through June 2007 to provide a point-to-point wireless circuit from Golden to Bowen for the junior high to improve internet speeds. This cost should be included in the e-rate discount after that. The Board gave verbal agreement to approve this plan.

DISTRICT

Superintendent Owen reported:

· Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) had been met at each building, but not for the district

· Explained the electric/natural gas price comparison spreadsheet for the district

· Illinois Association of School Boards Semi-Annual Conference and Dinner Meeting will be March 13, 2007

· Summer maintenance projects will include roof repairs at the elementary and junior high, junior high parking lot improvements, and bleachers at the high school

SPRING BREAK

Discussion was held regarding the Spring Break - Verbal agreement was not to add any extra days.

GRADUATION DATES
END OF YEAR DATES

· High School Graduation will be Sunday, May 20, 2007

· 8^th Grade Graduation will be Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Teacher Institute will be Wednesday, May 23, 2007 and Report Card Day will be Thursday, May 24, 2007 (Contingent upon not using any more emergency days)

PLAQUE FOR NEW BUILDING

Discussion was held regarding a plaque to be in the new high building – Verbal agreement was to list the names of current board members

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a motion by Wood and seconded by Rosendale, the Board entered executive session for the purpose of considering information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, student discipline matters relating to individual students, collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules. Roll call vote: Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; and Phelps, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.

OPEN SESSION

The Board returned to open session at 9:50 p.m. on a motion by Rosendale and seconded by Phelps. Roll call vote: Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; and Ramsey, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF LISAROSENDALE'S DUTIES

On a motion by Paben and seconded by Ramsey, the Board approved Lisa Rosendale for district check writing privileges and for delivery of payroll information to the bank. Roll call vote: Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Rosendale, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

The Board moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 p.m. on a motion by Neill and seconded by Rosendale. Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.

Special Meeting

Date:     February 27. 2007
Time:     6 p.m. Central Standard Time
Place:    Board of Education Office, Bowen, Illinois

CALL TO ORDER	The Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Board of Education met in special session at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Office in Bowen, Illinois, on Tuesday, February 27, 2007. President Lyle Paben called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL	Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale called the roll with the following members present: Rod Bruenger, President Lyle Paben, Pat Phelps, Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale, Rick Ramsey, and Vice-President Robb Wood. Dave Neill was absent.
ADMINISTRATORS RECORDING SECRETARY	Superintendent Michael D. Owen, High School Principal Todd Fox, and Elementary Principal/District Technology Director Nancy Akers were in attendance. Junior High Principal Tami Roskamp was absent due to athletic supervision duties. Recording Secretary Anita Marlow was also present.
VISITORS	Mike Carter of Klingner and Associates, PC was an invited guest. Elly Troxell, a student teacher, was present.
ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION	On a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Ramsey, the Board entered executive session at 6:04 p.m. for the purpose of considering information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, student discipline matters relating to individual students, collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules. Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Neill, absent; Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION	The Board returned to open session at 6:42 p.m. on a motion by Paben and seconded by Wood. Roll call vote: Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Neill, absent. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION	On a motion by Wood and seconded by Phelps, the Board awarded a contract to Jerry Maas Construction for Base Bid 1 and all alternates. Roll call vote: Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, absent; and Paben, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY	Principal Fox gave details of the ground-breaking ceremony planned for the district and community on March 2, 2007, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the high school.
RE-ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION	On a motion by Wood and seconded by Paben, the Board re-entered executive session at 6:50 p.m. for the purpose of considering information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, student discipline matters relating to individual students, collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules. Roll call vote: Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, absent; Paben, yes; and Phelps, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
RETURNED TO OPEN SESSION	On a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Rosendale, the Board returned to open session at 7:37 p.m. Roll call vote: Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Neill, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT	On a motion by Rosendale and seconded by Wood, the Board moved to adjourn at 7:38 p.m. Roll call vote: Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, absent; Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Rosendale, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.