May 2007

REGULAR MEETING

MAY 9, 2007

7:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER	The Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Board of Education met at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Office in Bowen, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Vice-President Robb Wood called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL	Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale called the roll with the following members present: Rod Bruenger, Dave Neill, Pat Phelps, Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale, and Vice-President Robb Wood. Rick Ramsey arrived at 7:58 p.m. President Lyle Paben was absent.
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.
PRESENTERS	Mike Carter of Klingner and Associates PC was present. Senior Sarah Redenius and Science Club Sponsor Carolyn Phillips were in attendance. Eileen Shoup, Jr. High History Teacher arrived later.
VISITORS	Newly-elected Board Member Mark Cox was in attendance. Five students from Mrs. Shoup’s 8^th Grade American History Class were visitors.
MINUTES APPROVED	On a motion by Rosendale and seconded by Phelps, the minutes of the regular meeting April 11, 2007, were approved as amended to include extra-curricular Dance Team with Lisa Knorr as sponsor. The minutes of the special meeting held April 25, 2007, were approved. Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, absent; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, absent; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes. 5 yes; 0 no; 2 absent. Motion carried.
NEW BUILDING UPDATES	Mike Carter of Klingner & Associates, P.C. led a discussion on decisions still to be made regarding the renovation of the cafeteria and kitchen areas at the high school. Floor tiles were chosen and options for sinks in the kitchen and concession stand area were discussed. A unit of kitchen storage drawers is being priced.
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR WINNER	Sarah Redenius presented her Science Fair project that she will be exhibiting and presenting at the International Science Fair in Albuquerque, NM, the week of May 13^th. The Board congratulated Sarah on this honor and enjoyed her outstanding presentation. Science Club Sponsor Carolyn Phillips explained how the judging is arranged at the International Fair. She will be accompanying Sarah to NM. Sarah also mentioned the success of fellow Science Club members’ projects at the State level.
FINANCIAL	On a motion by Ramsey and seconded by Neill, the Board approved the bills and activity funds. Roll call vote: Neill, yes; Paben, absent; Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; and Bruenger, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried. Superintendent Owen discussed a recent visit from Greg Butler of Reusch and Butler Accounting Firm. Mr. Butler provided information for Superintendent Owen to share about what is involved in the annual audit of the district’s finances.
BOARD RECOGNIZES BOARD MEMBER PAT PHELPS	Superintendent Owen thanked retiring Board Member Pat Phelps for her four years of service on the Board. Mrs. Phelps spoke about working together as a Board and her willingness to help in any way needed as she continues to be interested in the students and the district.
ADJOURN SINE DIE	On a motion by Phelps and seconded by Bruenger, the Board adjourned Sine Die with the new Board to take action forthwith. Roll call vote: Phelps, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; and Paben, absent. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
OATH TO NEW BOARD MEMBERS	Superintendent Owen administered an Official Oath to elected Board Members Rod Bruenger, Mark Cox, and Dave Neill.
NEW BOARD SEATED	The New Board was seated at 8:17 p.m. The roll was called with the following answering present: Rod Bruenger, Mark Cox, Dave Neill, Rick Ramsey, Burdette Rosendale, and Robb Wood. Lyle Paben was absent. Ballots from the April 17, 2007 Consolidated Election had been canvassed on April 25, 2007, by the Hancock County Clerk’s Office declaring Rod Bruenger, Mark Cox, and Dave Neill elected to serve 4-year terms as Board of Education Members.
OFFICERS ELECTED	With Secretary Rosendale conducting the election, Robb Wood was nominated as Board President. A motion was made by Bruenger and seconded by Ramsey to close the nominations and elect Mr. Wood by acclamation. Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, pass. 5 yes; 0 no; 1 absent; 1 pass. Motion carried. Dave Neill was nominated to serve as Board Vice-President. A motion was made by Bruenger and seconded by Rosendale to close the nominations and elect Mr. Neill by acclamation. Roll call vote: Cox, yes; Neill, pass, Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; and Bruenger, yes. 5 yes; 0 no; 1 absent; 1 pass. Motion carried. Burdette Rosendale was nominated to serve as Board Secretary. A motion was made by Neill and seconded by Ramsey to close the nominations and elect Mr. Rosendale by acclamation. Roll call vote: Neill, yes; Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, pass; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Cox, yes. 5 yes; 0 no; 1 absent; 1 pass. Motion carried.
SET MEETING DATES	Board of Education Meetings were set for the second Wednesday of the month starting at 7:00 p.m.
EILEEN SHOUP’S PRESENTATION	Eileen Shoup, Jr. High History Teacher, presented information regarding a trip she and other teachers had taken to Washington, DC last year. This summer they will be traveling to the West Coast. These trips are made possible through a Regional Office of Education Grant. Mrs. Shoup will also be taking 27 Southeastern Jr. High students on a bus trip to Philadelphia, PA this summer. Interest for this trip was generated following the student trip she organized last summer to Washington, DC.
ELEMENTARY	Principal Akers presented: · E-Rate savings from Adams has been received · STI Student Management Program has been ordered – personnel training will be scheduled for summer · Obtaining a Wide Area Network to host our own student data is in progress · Pre-K has been approved by the state to expand the program for next year by offering a blended program
JUNIOR HIGH	Principal Roskamp reported: · Possibility to co-op Jr. High Girls Softball with Central – more information will be obtained · Seven Science Club members received first-place ratings at the State Science Fair · Plans to release the Community Survey · Application being made for a Social Emotional Learning Standards Grant – related to character ed program · Teacher Appreciation Week was observed by Student Council and Miss Whewell organizing a staff breakfast – car wash provided by p.e. students – PTO appreciation cookies and candy · Emily Livingston qualified to participate at the upcoming State Track Meet · Mrs. Shoup complimented all track participants for an outstanding year
HIGH SCHOOL	Principal Fox reported: · James Alexander Memorial donation to fire fund was appreciated · Class of the Year competion activities and winners · Teacher Appreciation Week was observed
DISTRICT	Superintendent Owen reported: · Request to use a bus for the 8^th Grade Parent-Sponsored Trip to Six Flags, St. Louis was OK’d · Plymouth and Bowen buildings compared · Building Committee met with Miller Construction and Gunn Construction regarding junior high parking lot · Placement of fire hydrant at the high school parking lot near portable buildings
BUDGET AND TAX LEVY FOR FY08	On a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Neill, the Board authorized Superintendent Owen to develop a budget and tax levy for FY08. Roll call vote: Neill, yes; Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Cox, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
SEEK BIDS FOR FY08	On a motion by Ramsey and seconded by Cox, the Board authorized the Superintendent to seek bids for bread, milk, and gas/fuel for FY08. Roll call vote: Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, yes; and Paben, absent. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
OPEN HOUSE DATES	Open House will be held on August 21, 2007. The times are: Plymouth 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Bowen 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Augusta 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION	On a motion by Neill and seconded by Bruenger, the Board entered executive session at 9:55 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: Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, absent; and Ramsey, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
OPEN SESSION	The Board returned to open session at 10:32 p.m. on a motion by Ramsey and seconded by Rosendale. Roll call vote: Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; and Rosendale, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED	On a motion by Neill and seconded by Wood, the Board regretfully accepted the resignation of Bruce Eidson as High School Agriculture Teacher/FFA Sponsor. Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST CONTRACT	A motion was made by Bruenger and seconded by Cox to offer a contract to John Venegoni as a School Psychologist. Roll call vote: Cox, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; and Bruenger, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF ACCEPTABLE USE OF DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM BY EMPLOYEES POLICY	Following the second reading of the Acceptable Use of District Technology System by Employees Policy, the Board moved to accept this policy on a motion by Rosendale and seconded by Ramsey. Roll call vote: Neill, yes; Paben, absent; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Cox, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT	On a motion by Neill and seconded by Rosendale, the meeting was adjourned at 10:36 p.m. Roll call vote: Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, yes; and Paben, absent. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.

SPECIAL MEETING

MAY 29, 2007

7:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER	The Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Board of Education met at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Office in Bowen, Illinois, on Tuesday, May 29, 2007. President Robb Wood called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL	Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale called the roll with the following members present: Rod Bruenger, Vice-President Dave Neill, Lyle Paben, Rick Ramsey, Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale, and President Robb Wood. Mark Cox arrived at 7:52 p.m.
ADMINISTRATORS	Superintendent Michael D. Owen, High School Principal Todd Fox, Junior High Principal Tami Roskamp, and Elementary Principal/District Technology Director Nancy Akers were in attendance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION	The Board entered into executive session at 7:32 p.m. on a motion by Neill and seconded by Paben for the purpose of collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning the salary schedule. Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Cox, absent; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent. Motion carried.
OPEN SESSION	On a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Ramsey, the Board returned to open session at 9:27 p.m. Roll call vote: Cox, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; and Bruenger, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT	On a motion by Neill and seconded by Paben, the Board moved to adjourn at 9:28 p.m. Roll call vote: Neill, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Rosendale, yes; Wood, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Cox, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.