WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007
6 P.M.
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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 Board of Education Office in Bowen, Illinois, on Wednesday, January 17, 2007. President Lyle Paben called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
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ROLL CALL |
Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale called the roll with the following members present: Dave Neill, President Lyle Paben, Pat Phelps, Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale, and Vice-President Robb Wood. Rod Bruenger and Rick Ramsey arrived at 7:52 p.m.
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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. Anita Marlow, Recording Secretary, was also present.
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PRESENTERS |
Joe Wright of Central States Bus Sales was present.
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VISITORS |
Christy Glick, teacher, was a visitor.
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ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
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None
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MINUTES APPROVED |
On a motion by Phelps and seconded by Wood, the minutes of the regular meeting held December 11, 2006, and the special meeting held December 20, 2006, were approved. Roll call vote: Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, absent; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; and Bruenger, absent. 5 yes; 0 no; 2 absent. Motion carried.
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BUS LEASING |
Joe Wright of Central States Bus Sales discussed in detail the company’s bus leasing program. Bus Trust is the name of the program. His spreadsheet detailed comparisons of other districts using the program as well as costs to the Southeastern District. The Board is comparing leasing costs vs. owning the fleet of buses. Following a lengthy discussion, the Board directed Supt. Owen to obtain more information to be presented at the Board Retreat on February 3, 2007.
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FINANCIAL |
Discussion was held regarding the district’s monthly bills, payment procedures, and generated financial reports. On a motion by Rosendale and seconded by Wood, the Board approved the December bills, financial statements, and activity funds. Roll call vote: Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, absent; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, absent; and Neill, yes. 5 yes; 0 no; 2 absent. Motion carried.
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ELECTRIC BILL COMPARISON |
Supt. Owen discussed a spreadsheet he had prepared for comparison of electric rates at the high school. The Board wants to see total energy bills (electric and heat).
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FUEL PRICING
HEAT AT HIGH SCHOOL |
Discussion was held regarding obtaining fixed fuel pricing, possibly to be done in March.
Principal Fox reported that problems with the heat at the high school buildings have been addressed. The company representatives and our maintenance personnel are working on resolving the fluctuating temperatures.
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ADOPTION OF ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR LAPTOP COMPUTERS |
Principal Roskamp discussed the status of the lap top computers provided by the Illinois Technology Immersion Pilot Program. Security codes are being programmed and wiring specifications have been discussed with Adams Networks. On a motion by Neill and seconded by Phelps, the Acceptable Use Policy for Lap Top Computers was adopted. Roll call vote: Phelps, yes; Ramsey, absent; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, absent; Neill, yes; and Paben, yes. 5 yes; 0 no; 2 absent. Motion carried.
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NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING |
Supt. Owen discussed the Regional Office of Education’s approval of the new high school building specifications and their issuance of the state-required building permit. Mike Carter of Klingner and Associates, P.C. informed Supt. Owen that special inspections and testings of materials used for the construction of the new high school are to be done by the general contractors through a third party as opposed to being done by the owner. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at the high school to answer any questions pertaining to the bid requirements.
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ELEMENTARY |
Principal Akers presented: · Sample reports from the windows version of STI fund accounting program – She had attended a recent workshop in Macomb to discuss various student management and fund accounting software packages and new features available online. Discussion was held on specific reports the Board would like to have available. More information will be obtained and presented at the Board Retreat in February.
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JUNIOR HIGH |
Principal Roskamp reported: · Weekly informational handouts sent home with students have now been made available on the website. Parents have replied with positive comments. · Wellness Committee goals are being implemented with student input on weekly lounge rewards. · Updated food service report with positive community comments
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HIGH SCHOOL |
Principal Fox reported: · Drivers Ed is available to students attending the Hancock County Academy and Safe School through the Carthage School District at a cost of $50 per student. · Suns Classic for 2007 could reflect changes. · Semester High Honor Roll – only have semester honor rolls, not quarterly – Students were commended for this achievement. · Need to finalize wording for the plaque to be installed on the outside of the new high school building
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DISTRICT
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Supt. Owen reported: · Items to be discussed at the Board Retreat to be held on February 3, 2007, at the Board of Education Office · Hancock County Families Coalition’s request to provide transportation to area swimming pools for activities – Board requested more information
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PARKING LOTS |
A discussion was held regarding placing parking signs at the junior high parking lot. It was suggested to further monitor the semi-truck parking before making a decision. The Board gave verbal approval for principals to order gravel for their building parking lot as needed. A discussion was held on the junior high parking lot. Improvement options were discussed, noting summer is the best time for any major changes to be made.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION |
On a motion by Neill and seconded by Rosendale, the Board entered executive session at 8:40 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, yes; Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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OPEN SESSION |
The Board returned to open session at 11:15 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.
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PRINCIPAL ROSKAMP’S CONTRACT |
On a motion by Neill and seconded by Ramsey, the Board offered a one-year (1) contract to Tami J. Roskamp as Junior High Principal to include a $2,500.00 pay increase. Roll call vote: Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Rosendale, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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COACHING CONTRACTS |
On a motion by Phelps and seconded by Wood, the Board offered Rocco Ramsey a contract for 5th/6th Boys Head Basketball Coach. Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried. The Board offered a contract to Sue Owen as 5th/6th Girls Head Volleyball Coach. Roll call vote: Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; and Bruenger, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried. On a motion by Paben and seconded by Ramsey, the Board offered a contract to Jenissa Nichols as 7th/8th Girls Volleyball Assistant. Roll vote: Paben, yes; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Neill, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT |
On a motion by Neill and seconded by Ramsey, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m. Roll call vote: Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; and Paben, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried. |
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