REGULAR MEETING
July 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, July 14, 2008 in the Board of Education Office in Augusta. 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, Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale and President Robb Wood.
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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.
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VISITORS /PRESENTERS |
Central C.U.S.D. #3 Track Coaches Amanda Jackson, Chris Reffett and John Walter were in attendance.
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ALL WEATHER TRACK AT CENTRAL C.U.S.D. #3 |
Central C.U.S.D. #3 Track Coaches Amanda Jackson, Chris Reffett and John Walter presented information regarding the formation of a task force at Central to pursue the building of an eight lane all-weather track for the track program. Currently, Southeastern students participate in the track program. Board Member Lyle Paben and Jr. High Track Coaches were appointed to serve on the Central Task Force.
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DATES AND TIME FOR 2008-2009 REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETINGS |
On a motion by Ramsey and seconded by Paben, the Board approved the schedule of 2008-2009 board meetings as presented. Voice vote: all yes. Motion carried.
Regularly scheduled meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates in the Board of Education Office located in the Jr.-Sr. High School at 90 West Green Street, Augusta, Illinois. Monday, August 11, 2008 Monday, September 8, 2008 Monday, October 13, 2008 Monday, November 10, 2008 Monday, December 8, 2008 Monday, January 12, 2009 Monday, February 9, 2009 Monday, March 9, 2009 Monday, April 13, 2009 Monday, May 11, 2009 Monday, June 8, 2009
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REVIEW OF UNOFFICIAL FY08 END-OF-YEAR BALANCES |
Interim Superintendent Daily reviewed in detail the unofficial FY08 end-of-year balances.
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WORKING CASH FUND LOAN TO TRANSPORTATION |
On a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Cox, the Board approved a Working Cash Fund Loan in the amount of $120,000 to the Transportation Fund. 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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FY09 BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULED |
A motion was made by Ramsey and seconded by Paben to schedule a public hearing on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of public information and input into the FY09 school 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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RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE TRUST |
On a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Rosendale, the Board approved the purchase of Workmen’s Compensation Insurance for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 through the Workmen’s Compensation Self-Insurance Trust. 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 BIDS FOR BREAD, MILK AND FUEL FOR 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR |
A motion was made by Rosendale and seconded by Paben to approve the bid of bread products for the foods services program for the 2008-2009 from Lewis-Sunbeam Baking of Quincy, Illinois. Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes;
Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Paben and seconded by Ramsey to approve the firm bid from Prairie Farms of Quincy, Illinois for the purchase of milk products for the foods services program for the 2008-2009 school year. Roll call vote: Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Bruenger and seconded by Ramsey to approve the bid from Safe Petroleum of Hamilton, Illinois for the purchase of fuels for the transportation program for the 2008-2009 school year. 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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APPROVAL OF MOVING TELEPHONE SYSTEM FROM PLYMOUTH TO BOWEN |
A motion was made by Rosendale and seconded by Paben to approve a contract with Ron Wells in the amount of $4,680 for the installation of the telephone system that had been at the Plymouth school building into the Bowen school building. 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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APPROVAL OF SOUTHEASTERN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AND BOARD AGREEMENT |
A motion was made by Paben and seconded by Cox to approve an agreement between the Board of Education and the Southeastern Education Association/Illinois Education Association/National Education Association. Roll call vote: Paben, yes; Ramsey, abstain, Bruenger, yes; Neill, no; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes. 5 yes; 1 no; 1 abstain. Motion carried.
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Board Member Rosendale made a motion which was seconded by Neill to approve the consent agenda as amended: · Approved the minutes of the regular meeting and closed session held June 9, 2008 · Approved the bills, financial statements, and activity funds Following is a listing of May 2008 bills by fund Education 90,525.08 Building 38,455.69 High School Addition 409,484.58 Transportation 111,600.67 Fire/Safety 0Total Bills $650,066.02 · Approved the employment of Harold Daniels as the vocational tech driver · Approved the employment of Donna Taylor as a one-on-one paraprofessional at the jr.-sr. high school · Approved the employment of Julie Campbell as a one-on-one paraprofessional at the jr.-sr. high school · Approved the non-teaching assignments as listed · Accepted the resignation of Natalie Heiring as a Library Media Specialist · Accepted the resignation of Eileen Shoup from her 6th grade teaching assignment · Accepted the resignation of Melissa Ferguson as an elementary/junior high vocal teacher Roll call vote: Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
Following is a list of extra-curricular assignments: Ruth Harris Yearbook Carolyn Phillips HS Science Club Renee Kiah Play Sponsor Lisa Knorr JH and HS Dance Team Renee Kiah Band Director Jackie Heck FFA Sponsor Karen Janssen FCCLA Sponsor Debra Hurt JH and HS Technology Assist. Sue Henry Pre-K – 6 Technology Assist. Carolyn Phillips Junior Class Sponsor Ruth Harris Junior Class Sponsor Todd Fox Senior Class Sponsor Tim Kerr Senior Class Sponsor Janet Hopper National Honor Society Sponsor Debra Hurt Scholastic Bowl Coach Rob Schieter FBLA Sponsor Sara Ramsey JH Science Club Cindy Twidwell JH Literary Director
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PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS |
Elementary Principal Nancy Akers reported: · Social, Emotional, Learning Grant has been awarded for the 2nd year · Training completed for use of the new meal recording system · Reported on Bowen bldg. renovation project
High School Principal Todd Fox reported: · Ordered display units for graduate’s picture composites · Update on band room renovation – new carpet and storage units · Letter going out to jr.-sr. high parents/guardians
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT |
Superintendent Daily reported : · Teacher Institute – August 18th · Open House – August 18th Elementary from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Jr.-Sr. High from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. · Dedication Ceremonies of Jr.-Sr. High – August 20th at 7:00 p.m. · Playground equipment – Principal Akers will have more information available at the August meeting · Augusta bus barn · Bowen parking lot improvements · Elementary and Jr.-Sr. High construction updates · Auction of district surplus items
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CHECK DEPOSITING SYSTEM |
Board Member Paben reported on a check depositing system that is available at Bank of Advance.
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CLOSED SESSION |
On a motion by Ramsey and seconded by Rosendale, the Board entered closed session at 8:06 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of the employment, compensation, evaluation, or dismissal of employees and for the discussion of confidential legal matters. 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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RETURN TO OPEN SESSION |
The Board adjourned the closed session and returned to open session at 8:17 p.m. on a motion by Ramsey and seconded by Paben. Roll call vote: Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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SALARY INCREASES FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL |
On a motion by Paben and seconded by Bruenger, the Board approved FY09 – FY11 educational support personnel salaries and benefits as listed in the superintendent’s recommendation. Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Neill, abstain, Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Wood, yes. 6 yes; 0 no; 1 abstain. Motion carried.
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES BUS DRIVER PAY |
On a motion by Rosendale and seconded by Cox, the Board approved an increase in pay for bus drivers who are driving for extracurricular activities from the current $7.50 per hour rate to $10.00 per hour rate. 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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ADJOURNMENT |
A motion was made by Neill and seconded by Ramsey to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Voice vote: all yes. Motion carried. |
