CALL TO ORDER

The Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, January 12, 2009 in the Board of Education Office in Augusta.  President Robb Wood called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

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.  

ADMINISTRATORS

RECORDING SECRETARY

Interim Superintendent Donald L. Daily, Assistant Superintendent/ Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Todd Fox and Elementary Principal/District Technology Director Nancy Akers were in attendance.  Recording Secretary Anita Marlow was also present.

VISITORS /PRESENTERS

There were no visitors present.

RECOGNITION OF STUDENT/STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Congratulations to the following students and staff members for their successful accomplishments.

·        Mrs. Kathy Holst and the Journalism class for their writing/publishing of “Monthly Sun”

·        Mrs. Carolyn Phillips and the Botany class for “Breakfast with Santa” – students, staff and community members enjoy this together

·        Brian Buss for being selected to All-State Band – one of top 15 tuba players in the state

·        Mrs. Renee Kiah, Brian Buss’s band instructor

2009-2010 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Assistant Superintendent/Jr.-Sr. High Principal Fox explained the proposed 2009-2010 school calendar.  On a motion by Paben and seconded by Ramsey, the Board approved the 2009-2010 Southeastern C.U.S.D. #337 Public School Calendar as presented.  Voice vote:  all yes.  Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICY REVISIONS

On a motion by Cox and seconded by Bruenger, the Board approved board policy revisions as listed in the confidential board member packet for this meeting as presented.  Roll call vote:  Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

EARLY GRADUATION REQUESTED APPROVED

On a motion by Neill and seconded by Bruenger, the Board approved the early graduation request of Kelsey Henze as recommended by administration.  Voice vote:  all yes.  Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA

Board Member Rosendale made a motion which was seconded by Paben to approve the consent agenda as presented:

·        Approved the minutes of the regular meeting and closed session held December 8,  2008

·        Semi-annual review of closed session minutes releasing meetings of June 9, 2008; July 14, 2008 and December 8, 2008 for public review – minutes from closed session meetings of September 8, 2008 and October 15, 2008 were not released for public review

·        Approved the bills, financial statements, and activity funds

      Following is a listing of January 2009 bills by fund            

                     Education                             32,877.96

                       Operations/Maint                 14,101.00

                     Transportation                        6,205.69                

                       Tort                                            375.00

      Total Bills               $53,559.65

·        Approved the adjustment of salaries for Boys Basketball Jr. Varsity Coaches Corey Ramsey and Brian Schullian to reflect contract time used  

Roll call vote:  Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes;  Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS

Elementary Principal Nancy Akers reported:

·        Penny War – students in grades 3 – 6 raised $1545.16 for Southeastern Food Pantry during December

·        E-Rate Update - $12,758.40 in discounted billing or re-imbursement since July 1, 2008

·        Student ID Program – January 28 and 29 – representatives from IL CHIP will take photos, fingerprints and digital recordings of Pre-K – 6^th grade students – these files help law enforcement and media locate missing children – participation is voluntary

High School Principal Todd Fox reported:

·        Received approval of Serious Safety Hazard application from Illinois Dept. of Transportation

·        Request to Illinois Dept. of Transportation to place road sign warning of hidden entrance along Highway 61

·        Replacement of defective carpet at new building

·        Eight Southeastern alumni listed on the Western Illinois University  2008 Fall  Dean’s List

·        Athletic Director Cyle Rigg – nice job of scheduling gyms for practices/activities

·        Adjusting checkout policy at jr./sr. high library to be age appropriate

·        Recommended not having 8^th grade graduation

·        Need extra coaches/volunteers for 5^th – 8^th grade volleyball due to high number of participants

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Superintendent Daily  reported :

·        Reviewed calendar events adding Teacher Institute on March 20 due to snow cancellation of December Institute – this will move end-of-year Teacher Institute and last attendance day

·        FY09 Budget update

·        Regular and Special Ed Transportation reimbursements behind one quarterly check

·        State reimbursements behind approx. 3 months – except state aid payments

·        Information regarding the April 7, 2009 Consolidated Election – need to reschedule May 2009 meeting for purpose of seating new board members 

·        Recommended renewing subscription to “Nutrition Nuggets” – handout at elementary as part of Local Wellness Program – need to evaluate on annual basis

CLOSED SESSION

On a motion by Neill and seconded by Rosendale, the Board moved to recess the open session of the January 12, 2009 regular monthly meeting at 6:44 p.m. and to go into closed session for the purpose of the discussion of employment, compensation, evaluation, or dismissal of staff.  Roll call vote:  Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

A motion was made by Ramsey and seconded by Paben to adjourn the closed session at 7:23 p.m. and return to the open session of the January 12, 2009 monthly meeting of the board of education.  Roll call vote:  Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Neill and seconded by Cox to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.  Voice vote:  all yes.  Motion carried.