REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 2008
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 in regular session on Monday, April 14, 2008 in the multi-purpose room at the junior high building in Bowen. President Robb Wood called the meeting to order at 6:00 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, Lyle Paben, Rick Ramsey, Secretary Burdette Rosendale and President Robb Wood.
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ADMINISTRATORS RECORDING SECRETARY |
Interim Superintendent Donald L. Daily, High School Principal Todd Fox and Elementary Principal/District Technology Director Nancy Akers were in attendance. Junior High Principal Mike Owen was absent. Recording Secretary Anita Marlow was also present.
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VISITORS /PRESENTERS |
Students from Mrs. Eileen Shoup’s 8th grade American history class were in attendance. They were: Amanda Kerker, Samantha McAllister, Alivia Nelson, David Clark, Emily Livingston, Kaylee McElroy, Jared Steele, Shelby Peterson, Shianne Flesner, and Jacob Pittman. Roderick Eyres of MCIRCC, Lisa Bruenger and Valerie Flesner were visitors. Teachers Eileen Shoup, Missy Ferguson and Sara Ramsey were visitors. Counselor Keela Whewell was also present.
President Wood asked for comments from the visitors. Mrs. Eileen Shoup thanked the Board for allowing her class to attend the meeting.
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RECESS MEETING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDED FY08 BUDGET |
On a motion by Cox and seconded by Bruenger, the Board moved to recess the April 14, 2008 monthly meeting for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on an amended FY08 Southeastern CUSD #337 District Budget. Roll call vote: Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDED FY08 BUDGET
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Interim Superintendent Daily reviewed changes from the original budget. There were no questions from board members or the public.
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ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING |
On a motion by Paben and seconded by Ramsey, the Board moved to adjourn the public hearing and reconvene the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education at 6:03 p.m. Roll call vote: Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED BUDGET |
A motion was made by Neill and seconded by Paben to approve the Amended Southeastern CUSD #337 Amended District Budget. Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS’ AND STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
The Seventh Grade Volleyball Team and Coaches Tim Kerr and Stephanie Fox were congratulated for a Fourth Place finish in the Class A IESA State Tournament. Members of the team were: Audrie Derry, Monica Janssen, Courtney Post, Ashlan Taylor, Bethany Tindall, Kayla Twidwell, Whitney Willard, Rachel Corrigan, and Kara Twaddell.
Congratulations to the Eighth Grade Volleyball Team and Coaches Tim Kerr and Stephanie Fox for a Second Place finish in the Class A IESA State Tournament. Team members were: Stephanie Bruenger, Shianne Flesner, Larissa Hiland, Amanda Kerker, Emily Livingston, Samantha McAllister, Alivia Nelson, Shelby Peterson, Kylyn Switzer, Bethany Tindall, and Whitney Willard. Managers for the teams were Kaylee McElroy and Caitlin Smith.
Zach Dively was congratulated for competing in the National Middle School Wrestling Duals and being one of six wrestlers on the Illinois Team to earn the All American Wrestling Award.
Jr. High Science Club Sponsor Sara Ramsey and students were recognized for competition in the Illinois Junior Academy of Science Regional Science Fair at Lincoln Land College. Outstanding ratings and advancing to the State Science Fair in Champaign are: Alex Thompson, Emily Livingston, Brock Gillum, Shelby Peterson, Audrie Derry and Whitney Willard, Samantha McAllister, Blake Austin and Brandon Friday, Jacob Pittman, Blaid Steele, and Monica Janssen.
High School Science Club Sponsor Carolyn Phillips and students were congratulated for outstanding ratings at the IJAS Region 10 Science Fair. They will advance to the IJAS State Science Exhibition at the University of Illinois. Students are: Brian Buss, Ashton Dunlap, Alyssa Nanninga, Brady Holst and Allison Ramsey.
Students receiving awards in the 21st Annual Western Chapter Illinois Society of Professional Engineer’s Bridge Breaking Competition at the Quincy Mall were: Shianne Flesner, Matthew Ramsey, Ryan Slater, Derrick Bostic, Kayla Twidwell, and Dwyer Kelly. Southeastern was represented by Adults Doug Ramsey, Alex Hofeldt and Sara Ramsey in the competition.
Jr. High Music Teacher Missy Ferguson and students were recognized for participation in the Solo and Ensemble Contest. The following students received First-Place Ratings: Rachel Corrigan, Samantha McAllister, Emily Nelson, Whitney Willard, Monica Janssen, Madeline Cox, Dakota Limkemann, Danielle Campbell, Audrie Derry, Kassie Henry, Ali Kerr, Allie Lambert, and Kayla Peterson.
The following students received Second-Place Ratings: Kaylee McElroy, Stephanie Bruenger, Audrie Derry, Dacota Husted, Ali Kerr, Aleasha Perry, Caroline Cramsey, Michelle Jefferson, and Emily Livingston.
The Select Choir received a First-Place Rating. Members are: Caroline Cramsey, Ali Kerr, Aleasha Perry, Dakota Husted, Kassie Henry, Kara Twaddell, Whitney Willard, Rachel Corrigan, Emily Livingston, Stephanie Bruenger,
Kaylee McElroy, Emily Nelson, Audrie Derry, Samantha McAllister, and Austin McDonald.
Coach Dave Swisegood now holds the Illinois High School Association record of 893 for total wins as a head baseball coach.
President Wood extended congratulations to the sponsors and many students for their accomplishments.
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REQUESTS FOR USE OF BUSES |
Mrs. Lisa Bruenger presented a request from 8th grade parents for the use of a bus for a trip to Quincy on May 16th.
A motion was made by Ramsey and seconded by Paben to approve a request by 8th grade parents for the use of a school bus and driver (at cost for driver and bus fuel to the organizing parents) for a class trip to Quincy. Roll call vote: Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
Mrs. Missy Ferguson, Vocal Music Teacher, requested the use of a bus and driver for a Fine Arts Trip to St. Louis this summer.
A motion was made by Neill and seconded by Ramsey to approve a request from the music department and music boosters for the use of a bus and driver for a trip to St. Louis to attend a musical. The cost of the bus fuel and driver will be the district’s expense. Roll call vote: Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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ADOPTION OF POLICY MANUAL UPDATES |
Following the second reading of the updated board policies, a motion was made by Rosendale and seconded by Cox to approve the amended board policies as listed. Roll call vote: Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes Neill, yes; Cox, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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PLANS TO TRANSITION FROM THREE TO TWO BUILDINGS |
Superintendent Daily discussed the operations and maintenance fund projections.
On a motion by Rosendale and seconded by Bruenger, the Board rejected all bids from the original bidding of the building updates to the Bowen school building. Roll call vote: Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Paben and seconded by Bruenger to approve the amended scope and specifications plus alternate for rebidding of updates to the Bowen school facility as amended and to approve a bid opening date of Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the District Office at 607 North Worrell Street in Bowen, Illinois. Roll call vote: Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
Superintendent Daily reported that School Attorney Rapp has contacted the Plymouth Village Attorney regarding the possible action on the sale of the elementary building in Plymouth to the Village of Plymouth through an intergovernmental agreement. The district is waiting for the Village of Plymouth to initiate the purchase for $1.00.
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PLANS FOR MOVING CLASSROOMS AND EQUIPMENT |
Discussion was held regarding plans for moving classrooms and equipment as needed during the summer of 2008. Superintendent Daily reported that classrooms will be moved from the temporary buildings to the new high school addition on May 15th during the school day with student help. It was recommended to the Board that elementary and junior high school teachers will be paid $150.00 to move their classrooms to the new location. Classroom furniture for Pre-K through 8th grades will be moved by district staff.
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Board Member Cox made a motion which was seconded by Ramsey to approve the consent agenda as amended: · Approved the minutes of the regular meeting and closed session held March 10, 2008 and the special meeting held April 9, 2008
· Approved the bills, financial statements, and activity funds Following is a listing of March 2008 bills by fund Education $ 45,560.68 Building 22,514.15 HS Addition 215,507.80 Transportation 14,424.78 Fire/Safety 5,976.00 Total Bills $ 304,983.41 · Approved an Interscholastic Sports Cooperative Agreement between Southeastern High School and Central CUSD #3 covering boys and girls cross country, boys and girls track, boys football, girls basketball, boys wrestling, girls softball and baseball · Approved the annual renewal of membership to the IHSA – no annual fee · Approved re-employment for 2008-2009 of Educational Support Staff as presented
Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS |
Elementary Principal Nancy Akers reported: · RtI Self Assessment Meeting held April 14th. This is first step in development of the district RtI Plan as required by January 1, 2009 · May 3rd will be a Tea honoring Mrs. Marilyn Porter for 45 years of service to the Plymouth and Southeastern Districts · Math/Science Night will be April 17 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
High School Principal Todd Fox reported: · Summer physical education program with Central CUSD #3 · STI student management program still having problems · Parent/Teacher Conference attendance – low due to e-mail correspondence daily · Prom will be May 10th at Warsaw- returning to a meal to be paid for by persons attending · Graduation diplomas · John Wood Community College Classes being taught on site by Mrs. Deb Hurt – students were tested to compare scores against students attending at JWCC – no difference – Congratulations to Mrs. Hurt and students · Southeastern Alumni Steve Bove’ has donated money to Southeastern in the past and recently a memorial donation was given in honor of his mother, Martha Ridings Bove’ – these funds will be used in the high school band room · Update on construction of the high school building
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT |
Superintendent Daily reported : · Illinois State Board of Education School District Financial Recognition Determination · Plans for the May 16th Teacher Institute · High school building spreadsheet · Requesting bids for disassembling and removing temporary ramps at the high school
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CLOSED SESSION |
On a motion by Neill and seconded by Rosendale, the Board entered closed session at 7:05 p.m. for the purpose of employment, compensation, discipline or dismissal of employees and for the discussion of collective bargaining matters. Roll call vote: Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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RETURN TO OPEN SESSION |
The Board adjourned the closed session and returned to open session at 9:04 p.m. on a motion by Neill and seconded by Rosendale. Roll call vote: Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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RE-EMPLOYMENT OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST |
A motion was made by Bruenger and seconded by Paben to re-employ School Psychologist John Venegoni for the 2008-2209 school year for three days per week with a total number of contract days of 108. Roll call vote: Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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RE-EMPLOYMENT OF ATHLETIC COACHES |
On a motion by Rosendale and seconded by Ramsey, the Board moved to re-employ athletic coaches for the 2008-2009 school year as listed in the administrator recommendation. Roll call vote: Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT |
A motion was made by Neill and seconded by Cox to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 p.m. Voice vote: all yes. Motion carried. |
