CALL TO ORDER

The Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 8, 2009 in the Board of Education Office in Augusta.  President Lyle Paben called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Secretary Rick Ramsey called the roll with the following members present: Rod Bruenger, Steve Bruenger, Mark Cox, Jason Ippensen, Vice-President Dave Neill, Lyle Paben and Secretary Rick Ramsey.

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 /GUESTS

Invited guests Allison Ramsey, Cindy Ramsey and High School Science Club Sponsor Carolyn Phillips were present.  Dean of Students Cyle Rigg and Teacher Tim Kerr were in attendance.  Parents of a student were present for a hearing.

President Paben welcomed the invited guests and visitors.

RECOGNITION OF STUDENT AND STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

A Board Resolution was presented to Allison Ramsey for her accomplishments in the Regional, State, and International Science Fair Competitions.  Allison attended the International Science and Engineering Fair at Reno, Nevada and was presented a gold medal there.  High School Science Club Sponsor Carolyn Phillips was recognized for her leadership as well as Sara Ramsey for her leadership as the Junior High Science Club Sponsor.

A Board Resolution was read and will be presented to Zach Wood for his accomplishments in track events this year especially as the 2^nd Place Winner at the State Track Meet in the high jump competition.

APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

On a motion by Neill and seconded by R. Bruenger, the Board approved the escalator bid from Prairie Farms Dairy for milk products, the bid from Lewis-Sunbeam Baking for bread and the firm bid from West Central FS, Inc. for fuel products to be supplied for the 2009-2010 school year.  Roll call vote:  Ramsey, yes; S. Bruenger, abstain; Ippensen, yes; R. Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, yes; and Paben, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 abstain.  Motion carried.

REVIEW OF SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEES

A motion was made by Cox and seconded by S. Bruenger to approve the committee assignments as recommended:

·        Building Committee

Rod Bruenger, Rick Ramsey, Lyle Paben

·        Transportation Committee

Dave Neill, Steve Bruenger, Jason Ippensen

·        Negotiations

Mark Cox, Rod Bruenger, Jason Ippensen

·        Curriculum

Rick Ramsey, Lyle Paben, Steve Bruenger

·        Financial Steering

Lyle Paben, Mark Cox, Rod Bruenger

·        Policy

All Board Members

Voice vote:  all yes.  Motion carried.

PERMANENT TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE TO TRANSPORTATION

A motion was made by R. Bruenger and seconded by Ramsey to approve the permanent transfer of $400,000.00 from the Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Transportation Fund.  Roll call vote:  S. Bruenger, yes; Ippensen, yes; R. Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Paben, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

REPAYMENT OF WORKING CASH FUND LOAN BY THE TRANSPORTATION FUND

On a motion by Cox and seconded by Ippensen, the Board approved the repayment of a working cash fund loan by the transfer of $50,000.00 from the Transportation Fund back to the Working Cash Fund.  Roll call vote:  Ippensen, yes; R. Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, yes; Ramsey, yes; S. Bruenger, yes; and Paben, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BUS LEASES AS FY10 EXPENDITURE

On a motion by Neill and seconded by R. Bruenger, the Board approved the payment of bus leases to the Central States Bus Co. on or after July 1, 2009 in order that this payment will be recorded as a FY10 expenditure.  Roll call vote:  R. Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, yes; Ramsey, yes; S. Bruenger, yes; Ippensen, yes; and Paben, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF NOTICE OF CALL TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY

A motion was made by R. Bruenger and seconded by Cox to approve the leave of absence for active military duty for Jarod Clark with salary and benefits paid as required by the School Code and Illinois law.  Roll call vote:  Cox, yes; Neill, yes; Ramsey, yes; S. Bruenger, yes; Ippensen, yes; R. Bruenger, yes; and Paben, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

AGREEMENT OF FULL AND FINAL APPROVAL TO STATEMENT OF LOSS ON INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT RE: MARCH 3, 2006 FIRE

On a motion by Ramsey and seconded by S. Bruenger, the Board approved an agreement of full and final approval to a statement of loss as related to insurance reimbursement on the Southeastern High School fire of March 3, 2006.  Final payment of $996,207.13 for a total negotiated settlement amount of $6,841,862.38.  Roll call vote:  Neill, yes; Ramsey, yes; S. Bruenger, yes; Ippensen, yes; R. Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; and Paben, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

REGISTRATION AND OTHER FEES FOR 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

A motion was made by Neill and seconded by Ramsey to approve a listing of registration and other school fees for the 2009-2010 school year as presented in the superintendent’s recommendation.  Roll call vote:  Ramsey, yes; S. Bruenger, yes; Ippensen, yes; R. Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, yes; and Paben, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA

Board Member Cox made a motion which was seconded by Ippensen to approve the consent agenda as amended removing 12.3 -  Adoption of the Prevailing Wage Ordinance for Hancock, Adams, Schuyler, and McDonough Counties and 12.5 -  Approval of Life Safety Amendment #2 for the Southeastern Elementary School at Bowen for the Structural Reinforcement of Gymnasium Bleachers

·        Approved the minutes of the regular meeting and closed session meeting held May 4, 2009

·        Approval of the June 2009 bills and activity fund accounts

Education Fund                        $23,686.89

Building Fund                              9,684.83

Transportation Fund                    7,447.15

Tort Fund                                     1,100.00

Total June 2009 Bills               $41,918.87

·        Approval of annual bus garage rental

·        Semi-annual review of closed session minutes – Following remain closed

              January 12, 2009

              March 9, 2009

              March 24, 2009

Following available for public inspection

              February 9, 2009

              May 4, 2009

·        Approved the retirement resignation of Ruth Harris at the end of the 2009-2010 school year – change from previous request for 2010-2011

·        Approved the retirement resignation of Marcia Bartlow at the end of the 2010-2011 school year – change from previous request for 2009-2010

·        Accepted resignation of Nicholas Stoneking, as elementary special education teacher

·        Accepted resignation of Corey Ramsey as boys junior varsity assistant basketball coach

·        Approved employment of Bryan Schullian as boys varsity head basketball coach for the 2009-2010 school year

·        Approved employment of Donna Harrison and Karol Mehaffy as co-head cooks at the junior/senior high school

·        Approved employment of Anita Goughnour as elementary special education teacher

Roll call vote:  S. Bruenger, yes; Ippensen, yes; R. Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Paben, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

ADOPTION OF PREVAILING WAGE

On a motion by Ramsey and seconded by R. Bruenger, the Board adopted the Prevailing Wage Ordinance for Hancock, Adams, Schuyler, and McDonough Counties.  Roll call vote:  Ramsey, yes; S. Bruenger, yes; Ippensen, yes; R. Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, no; and Paben, yes.  6 yes; 1 no.  Motion carried.

PRINCIPALS’  REPORTS

Elementary Principal Nancy Akers reported:

·        First-grade teacher Cindy Ramsey received two US Cellular grants of new tables and a reading rug

·        Summer School 2009 has 18 students – teachers are Jean Sowers and Susie VanBrooker – breakfast is being served

·        E-Rate update – Form 486 has been filed with help of Adams Tel E-Rate Specialist – to date discounts/refunds total approximately $400,000.00

·        Reports on Benchmark Testing in Reading Fluency and Comprehension were reviewed – Curriculum-Based Measurement is assessment for fluency and MAZE is assessment for comprehension

High School Principal Todd Fox reported:

·        ACT test scores averaged 20.9 –congratulations to students

·        Graduation 2009 had 36 seniors graduate – outstanding student/audience behavior at ceremony

·        Jr. High Awards Day recognized 7^th/8^th graders – excellent program – thanks to teachers/students

·        Special Education Director/RtI Coordinator – more in July re: this position

·        School calendar presented

·        Summer maintenance plan presented

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Superintendent Daily  reported :

·        Reviewed calendar events

·        FY09 Budget update

·        Letter from High School Science Club Sponsor Carolyn Phillips thanking board for support

·        Suggestions for future of Southeastern District

·        Thanked board and staff for help/support during two years of employment

CLOSED SESSION

On a motion by R. Bruenger and seconded by Ippensen, the Board entered closed session at 7:16 p.m. at the request of a parent(s) for the review of an individual student matter.  Roll call vote:  Ippensen, yes; R. Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, yes; Ramsey, yes; S. Bruenger, yes; and Paben, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

A motion was made by R. Bruenger and seconded by Cox to adjourn the closed session at 7:59 p.m. and return to the open session of the June 8, 2009 monthly meeting of the Board of Education.    Roll call vote:   R. Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Neill, yes; Ramsey, yes; S. Bruenger, yes; Ippensen, yes; and Paben, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

On a motion by Neill and seconded by R. Bruenger, the Board agreed to support the administrative disciplinary action of Parents A and B as related to incidents having taken place at the Southeastern Jr./Sr. High School on May 21, 2009.  Roll call vote:  Cox, yes; Neill, yes; Ramsey, yes; S. Bruenger, yes; Ippensen, yes; R. Bruenger, yes; and Paben, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.   Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by S. Bruenger and seconded by Neill to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.  Voice vote:  all yes.  Motion carried.