CALL TO ORDER

The Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 9, 2008 in the Board of Education Office in Bowen.  President Robb Wood called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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.

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.

VISITORS /PRESENTERS

No visitors or presenters were present.

PLANS TO TRANSITION FROM THREE TO TWO BUILDINGS

Interim Superintendent Daily updated the Board on the renovation progress at the 3-story Bowen building.

PLANS FOR MOVING PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

Contacts have been made regarding quotes for the cost of moving playground equipment from Plymouth to Bowen.

APPROVAL OF CARPET BIDS

Discussion was held regarding carpet for the rooms not covered under the partial renovation contract at Bowen.  A motion was made by Ramsey and seconded by Paben to approve the low bid of $12,077 from Abbey Carpet of Quincy for carpet, tile and installation in the three-story portion of the Bowen 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.

CHANGE ORDER FOR FLOORING AT BOWEN

A discussion was held regarding a proposed change order in flooring in hallways and on landings in the three-story building at Bowen. A motion was made by Rosendale and seconded by Bruenger to approve a change order to place vinyl tile on landings and hallways of the three-story portion in Bowen instead of carpet.  Roll call vote:  Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

REGISTRATION, MEAL AND OTHER FEES FOR FY09

On a motion by Ramsey and seconded by Paben the Board approved the registration, meal, and other fees for the 2008-2009 school year as amended in the administrative recommendation.  Roll call vote:  Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

Registration Fee

·        ECE and Kindergarten           $40

·        Grades 7 – 12                         $55

Late registration will be prorated

Insurance

·        School-time accident insurance      $   0

·        Optional 24-hr. coverage                $  60

·        High school football                       $110

Insurance rates are set by the IASB pool

Food Service

·        Grades PK-6 Breakfast                  $1.25

·        Grades K-6 Lunch                         $1.75

·        Grades 7 – 12 Breakfast                $1.50

·        Grades 7 – 12 Lunch                     $2.00

·        All Grades Reduced Breakfast       $ .30

·        All Grades Reduced Lunch            $ .40

·        Adult Breakfast                             $1.50

·        Adult Lunch                                  $2.50

Driver Education Lab Fee                       $50

APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHER PAY FOR FY09

On a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Paben, the Board approved an increase in  the substitute teacher pay rate to $75 per day increasing to $90 per day after 20 consecutive days in the same position, $100 per day after 30 consecutive days in the same position, and placement at the BA Step 0 for days 31 through 90 consecutive days in the same position.  Teachers working an approved leave of absence for one semester or longer will be paid at the appropriate rate on the district’s salary schedule according to the Board/SEA agreement.   Roll call vote:  Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

LEASE OF COPIERS

A motion was made by Rosendale and seconded by Cox to approve a three-year lease agreement proposal from the Business Centre for use of three copy machines beginning July 1, 2008.  Roll call vote:  Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

JR. HIGH BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL

Discussion was held regarding the jr. high boys and girls basketball programs.  A motion to approve the participation of fourth grade boys on the fifth grade boys basketball team during the 2008-2009 season if there are not seven (7) fifth grade boys participating was made by Bruenger and seconded by Cox.  Roll call vote:  Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

The jr. high girls basketball program will  stay the same for the 2008-2009 season.

PURCHASE OF MEAL TRACKER SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE FOR FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM

A motion to approve the purchase of MealTracker (eTritionWare) software and hardware for the school district’s food service program was made by Rosendale and seconded by Cox.  Roll call vote:  Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF STUDENT HANDBOOKS FOR FY09

Elementary Principal Akers and Jr./Senior High Principal Fox discussed the handbooks for the 2008-2009 school year.  They explained any recommended changes.  A motion was made by Bruenger and seconded by Ramsey to approve the 2008-2009 student handbooks for the Southeastern Elementary and for the Southeastern Jr./Senior High as revised and presented.  Roll call vote:  Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA

Board Member Bruenger 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 May 12, 2008

·        Approved the bills, financial statements, and activity funds

      Following is a listing of May 2008 bills by fund            

                     Education                          108, 654.40

                       Building                               24,501.83

                     High School Addition                       0

                       Transportation                       6,162.00

                      Fire/Safety                                        0

                     Total Bills                           $376,499.64

·        Directed the Interim Superintendent to advertise for milk, bread, and fuel bids for the 2008-2009 school year

·        Approved the 2008 Prevailing Wage for Hancock, Adams, Schuyler, and McDonough Counties

·        Review and consideration of release for public review closed session minutes for the period of December 2007 through May 2008

·        Approved changing the location of the board of education meeting to the new district office – meeting will be at the jr./senior high school in Augusta on July 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

·        Approved the Policy for Acceptable Use of District Technology System by Employees and Students

·        Approved the yearly renewal of bus garage rental agreement

·        Recommended employment of Sheila Roberts as a special education teacher at the jr./senior high school

·        Accepted the resignation of Ross Voss as the jr. high math teacher

 Roll call vote:  Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, no;  Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; and Wood, no.  5 yes; 2 no; Motion carried.

PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS

Elementary Principal Nancy Akers reported:

·        Summer School – May 27^th – June 13^th with Jean Sowers and Lori Gronewold teaching 20 students

·        2008-2009 PreK At Risk enrollment is 43 students and 17 in the Special Ed Program with a waiting list

·        2008-2009 Kindergarten enrollment is 42

·        Some classrooms have been moved to Bowen

High School Principal Todd Fox reported:

·        Congratulations to Shirley Limkemann and Barb Myers on their retirement from part-time positions

·        Proud of seniors and their exceptional behavior at graduation

·        Removal of ramps/decks at the modular buildings is complete – great job by Bernard Kessler and his crew

·        Satellite Shelters Sales Representative complimented the district on how well the modular buildings have been maintained

·        Progress report on the nearly completed building in Augusta

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Superintendent Daily  reported :

·        STI student management software – letter sent asking for them to provide a more satisfactory program

·         Reviewed budget information for current year

·        Maas Construction Co. reimbursed district for natural gas usage above the district’s normal expense

·        Congratulations to Principals Owen and Akers for students making Adequate Yearly Progress on test scores

·        High school addition application for payment

TOUR OF 3-STORY BOWEN BUILDING

Board members and administrators toured the three-story Bowen building to see the progress of the renovation work.  Maintenance personnel and the summer work staff were complimented on the hard work they’re  obviously doing.

CLOSED SESSION

On a motion by Cox and seconded by Neill, the Board entered closed session at 7:51 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of possible legal action and for the discussion of collective bargaining matters.  Roll call vote:  Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

The Board adjourned the closed session and returned to open session at 9:02 p.m. on a motion by Paben and seconded by Ramsey.  Roll call vote:  Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Neill and seconded by Ramsey to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 p.m.  Voice vote:  all yes.  Motion carried.