CALL TO ORDER

The Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Board of Education met at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Office in Bowen, Illinois, on Monday, March 10, 2008.  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, Lyle Paben, Rick Ramsey, Board Secretary Burdette Rosendale and President Robb Wood.  Vice-President Dave Neill was absent.

ADMINISTRATORS

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

VISITORS /PRESENTERS

Visitors present were:  David Ellis, Brad Moormann, David and Dorma Robison.  Bookkeeper/Treasurer Pam Moormann was also present to review financial information regarding the high school fire.

President Wood asked for comments from the visitors.  Dorma Robison spoke at this time.

RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS’ AND STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Future Business Leaders of America Sponsor Robert Schieter and the following students were recognized for their successes at the John Wood Community College Business Competition:  Tyler Rhodes, Sam McQuaid, Kyle Ippensen, and Rickey Ramsey. 

Junior High Science Club Sponsor Sara Ramsey and the following students were recognized for their successes at the Culver Stockton Science Fair:  Cody Meridith, Elijah Streadwick, Kayla Peterson, Tristan McClelland, Shelby Peterson, Matthew Ramsey, Ryan Slater, Blake Austin, Brandon Friday, Kayla Twidwell, Bethany Tindall, Alex Thompson, Jennifer Lemmer, Derrick Bostic, Shianne Flesner, Whitney Willard and Audrie Derry.

High School Science Club Sponsor Carolyn Phillips and the following students were recognized for awards they received at the Culver Stockton Science Fair:  Brian Buss, Ashton Dunlap, Brady Holst, Allison Ramsey, Alyssa Nanninga, Koal Twaddle, and Christina Fecht.

Zack Dively was recognized for finishing in the Top Eight at the IESA State Wrestling Tournament.

Zack Wood received recognition for finishing 3^rd in the Slam Dunk Contest at the IHSA State Boys Basketball Tournament.

The 7^th and 8^th Grade Girls Volleyball Teams are competing at the IESA State Tournaments.  Congratulations to them as well as Coaches Tim Kerr and Stephanie Fox.

FIRST READING OF UPDATED BOARD POLICIES

Superintendent Daily presented the first reading of the updated board policies.  These are scheduled for adoption at the April 14, 2008 regular meeting.

REVIEW OF DISPOSITION OF THE PLYMOUTH  BUILDING

Plymouth Mayor Shelva Schoonover had contacted Supt. Daily regarding the Village of Plymouth purchasing the school building in Plymouth.  She said they would not have an answer until probably April.  The Board will wait until April before pursuing other sale options.

DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE PLYMOUTH SCHOOL BUILDING

At the recommendation of Superintendent Daily, a motion was made by Rosendale and seconded by Paben, for Board approval of a Resolution for the Sale of approximately 6.195 acres of school district-owned property to Kendall Bollin for a sealed bid of $16,525.00.  The legal description is hereto described, “Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31 in Township 4 North of the Base Line, Range 4 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian in McDonough County, Illinois, and run thence South 409 feet, run thence East 660 feet, run thence North 409 feet and run then West 660 feet to the place of the beginning”.  Roll call vote:  Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, absent; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

PROPOSED  TENTATIVE FY2008  AMENDED DISTRICT BUDGET

A motion was made by Bruenger and seconded by Ramsey to approve the Tentative FY08 Amended District Budget and to place this tentative budget on file for public review beginning March 11, 2008 through April 14, 2008 with a Public Hearing for allowing input to take place at 6:00 p.m. on April 14, 2008 in the District Office in Bowen, IL.  Roll call vote:  Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, absent; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; and Wood, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

REVENUE AND EXPENSE BUDGET LINE ITEMS AS RELATED TO HIGH SCHOOL FIRE

Bookkeeper/Treasurer Pam Moormann discussed with the Board information related to revenue and expense budget line items established as the result of the high school fire. 

NAMING THE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL FIELD

A motion was made by Bruenger and seconded by Ramsey to approve the naming of the Southeastern Baseball Field in Augusta “Swise’s Field” in honor of Coach Dave Swisegood’s accomplishments as a baseball coach at Plymouth and Southeastern School Districts and to also congratulate him as we approach the time when he will become the IHSA’s most winning high school baseball coach.  Roll call vote:  Bruenger, yes; Neill, absent; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Wood, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF BID OPENINGS FOR THE UPGRADES IN THE 3-STORY BOWEN BUILDING

A motion was made by Cox and seconded by Paben to approve bid openings on April 4, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the District Office in Bowen, IL.  These bids will be for openings for the upgrades in the 3-story Bowen Building.  Roll call vote:  Neill, absent; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Wood, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried. 

The bids will be approved at the regular meeting of the Board of Education on April 14, 2008 in the District Office in Bowen, Illinois.

CONSENT AGENDA

Board Member Ramsey made a motion which was seconded by Cox to approve the consent agenda as amended:

·        Approved the minutes of the regular meeting and closed session held February 11, 2008 and the reconvened meeting and closed session held February 12, 2008

·        Approved the bills, financial statements, and activity funds

      Following is a listing of March  2008 bills            

           by fund                                                        

                     Education                        $  38,303.18

                       O & M Fund                      846,480.61

                       Transportation                     10,960.53

                       Fire/Safety                           57,433.00

                     Total Bills                          $ 953,177.32

·        Accepted the resignation of  Elementary Secretary Marilyn Porter 

Roll call vote: Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes;  Bruenger, yes; Neill, absent; and Wood, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS

Elementary Principal Nancy Akers reported:

·        Commended Music Teacher Missy Ferguson and the 3^rd & 4^Th graders on a successful musical entitled, “Mighty Minds” – a message for students to use their mighty minds on ISAT testing – An encore performance was presented to students from West Prairie South Elementary

·        Global Connect Communication System – all student and staff contact numbers have been entered

 High School Principal Todd Fox reported:

·        Updated video presentation on the progress of the high school construction

·        Fire account fund expenses

·        Security needs will be analyzed by Area 3 – free service from the state

·        Senior pictures will be taken wearing hard hats provided by Maas Construction and Mike Carter of Klingner and Associates, PC

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Superintendent Daily  reported :

·        Actions taken on the recalled beef products – none were in the Southeastern District

·        Recommended bidding next year for property/casualty insurance coverage

·        Continuation with Bank of Advance for this year

·        Audit of National School Lunch Program

·        Adjustment in charges on bleachers – credit of $4100 because of late completion

·        Tentative date of 09-13-08 for auction to dispose of unneeded district items

·        Bowen parking lot will be bladed soon

·        April 6, 2008 the Save the Pool Committee will use the Bowen Building for a fund raiser meal

·        Maas Construction will make an adjustment on the high school electric bills

·        Minor asbestos repair at the Plymouth building scheduled for 03-14-08

CLOSED SESSION

On a motion by Paben and seconded by Ramsey, the Board entered closed session at 6:55 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of the employment, compensation, evaluation or dismissal of employees.   Roll call vote:  Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, absent; Cox, yes; and Wood, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

The Board adjourned the closed session and returned to open session at 8:07 p.m. on a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Ramsey.  Roll call vote:  Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, absent; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

EMPLOYMENT OF TENURED CERTIFIED TEACHING STAFF

On a motion by Rosendale and seconded by Cox, the Board approved the employment of all tenured teachers for the 2008-2009 school year.  Roll call vote:  Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, absent; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; and Wood, yes;  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

EMPLOYMENT OF NON-TENURED PROBATIONARY TEACHERS

A motion was made by Rosendale and seconded by Cox to approve the employment of non-tenured probationary teachers for the 2008-2009 school year.  Roll call vote:  Bruenger, yes; Neill, absent; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Wood, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

RESOLUTION FOR DISMMISSAL OF NON-FINAL YEAR PROBATIONARY TEACHERS

On a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Paben, the Board approved a resolution for the honorable dismissal of non-final year probationary teachers Justin Edgar and Susan Genenbacher for budgetary reasons.  Roll call vote:  Bruenger, pass; Neill, absent; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Wood, yes.  5 yes; 0 no; 1 pass; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

RESOLUTION FOR DISMISSAL OF PART-TIME TEACHING STAFF

A motion was made by Rosendale and seconded by Ramsey to approve a resolution for the honorable dismissal of part-time teaching staff members David Behymer, Roger Reuschel and Glenadene Webster due to district needs.  Roll call vote:  Neill, absent; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; and Wood, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

RESOLUTION FOR DISMISSAL OF EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL

On a motion by Paben and seconded by Cox, the Board approved a resolution for dismissal of educational support personnel Amanda Smith.  Roll call vote:  Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, absent; and Wood, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

ACCEPT RESIGNATION

A motion was made by Cox and seconded by Rosendale to accept the resignation of Corey Ramsey as the junior high girls basketball coach.  He will remain as a high school boys junior varsity coach.  Roll call vote:  Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, absent;

Wood, yes; and Cox, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion by Ramsey and seconded by Paben, the Board moved to adjourn at 8:16 p.m.  Voice vote:  all yes.  Motion carried.