SPECIAL MEETING
March 24, 2009
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 special session on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 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 |
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.
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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.
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VISITORS /GUESTS |
No visitors were present.
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CLOSED SESSION |
On a motion by Paben and seconded by Ramsey the Board moved into closed session at 6:02 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of the evaluation, compensation, employment or dismissal of employees. 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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RETURN TO OPEN SESSION |
A motion was made by Cox and seconded by Neill to adjourn the closed session of the March 24, 2009 special meeting of the Board of Education at 7:01 p.m. 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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NOTICE TO REMEDY |
On a motion by Cox and seconded by Rosendale, the Board moved to approve a Notice To Remedy as discussed in personnel related matters during closed session. 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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EMPLOYMENT OF EXTRACURRICULAR STAFF |
A motion was made by Neill and seconded by Cox to approve the re-employment of staff to extracurricular positions for the 2009-2010 school year with the listing of staff to be employed as presented with the exception of a decision to not re-employ Bruce Bonness as head boys basketball coach.
2009-2010 Jr/ High Staffing Position
Athletic Director Basketball (Boys) Rocco Ramsey Basketball Asst. (Boys) Jarod Clark Basketball – 5/6 (Boys) Rocco Ramsey Basketball (Girls) Bryan Schillian Basketball Asst. (Girls) Autumn Twadell Basketball 5/6 (Girls) Sara Ramsey Baseball Rick Mulvaney Baseball Asst. Dave Swisegood Dance Lisa Knorr Volleyball Tim Kerr Volleyball Asst. Stephanie Fox Volleyball 5/6 Tim Kerr Science Club Sara Ramsey Track Jarod Clark Track Asst. Nicholas Stoneking Music Director Amanda Reuther Scholastic Bowl Kim Cramer Lit. Dir./Speech Cindy Twidwell PK-6 Tech. Asst. Sue Henry
2009-2010 High School Staffing
Position
Golf Chad Passley Athletic Director Basketball (Boys) Basketball Asst. (Boys) C. Ramsey/D. Swisegood Basketball Asst. (Girls) Kendall McMahon Volleyball Tim Kerr Volleyball Asst. Softball Asst. Adam Brumbaugh Yearbook Ruth Harris Science Club Carolyn Phillips Play Sponsor Renee Kiah Play Asst. Keela Whewell Play Accompanist Dance Team Lisa Knorr Band Director Renee Kiah FFA FCCLA Karen Janssen Baseball Dave Swisegood Baseball Asst. Rick Mulvaney Football Asst. Paul Henry Lit. Dir./Speech Jr. Class Sponsor Ruth Harris/Carolyn Phillips Sr. Class Sponsor Cyle Rigg/Karen Janssen NHS Sponsor Janet Hopper FBLA Sponsor Rob Scheiter Scholastic Bowl Deb Hurt Jr./Sr. High Tech. Asst. Deb Hurt
Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Neill yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, no; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Wood, no. 5 yes; 2 no. Motion carried.
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DEAN OF STUDENTS/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR |
A motion was made by Paben and seconded by Ramsey to approve the employment of Tim Kerr for the position of Dean of Students/District Athletic Director for the 2009-2010 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.
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AGRICULTURE TEACHER AND FFA ADVISOR |
On a motion by Rosendale and seconded by Paben, the Board approved the employment of Kelly Kretzer as an Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor for the 2009-2010 school year. 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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ADJOURNMENT |
A motion was made by Neill and seconded by Cox to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m. Voice vote: all yes. Motion carried. |
REGULAR MEETING
March 9, 2009
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, March 9, 2009 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 |
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.
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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 /GUESTS |
Jason Ippensen was an invited guest. Mrs. Karen Janssen, FCCLA Sponsor, and FCCLA Officers Tiffany Grisham, Kassie Perry, Lauren Allen and Alyssa Nanninga were in attendance as presenters. A parent and student arrived at 7:00 p.m. for a disciplinary hearing.
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RECOGNITION OF STUDENT/STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
Congratulations to the following students and staff members for their successful accomplishments. · Regan Bruenger received the Jim “Red” O’Flaherty Award as an outstanding basketball player and citizen in the area · Zach Wood was a nominee for the Jim “Red” O’Flaherty Award This is the first time one school has had two nominees.
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FCCLA SPONSORING RECYCLING PROGRAM |
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Sponsor Karen Janssen and FCCLA Officers Tiffany Grisham, Kassie Perry, Lauren Allen and Alyssa Nanninga presented plans to begin an area recycling program. Area merchants are providing monetary support of the program. Community members will be invited to recycle items.
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EMPLOYMENT OF TENURED CERTIFIED TEACHING STAFF |
On a motion by Rosendale and seconded by Ramsey, the Board approved the employment of tenured certified teaching staff for the 2009-2010 school year. 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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RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF NON-TENURED PROBATIONARY TEACHERS |
A motion was made by Cox and seconded by Rosendale to approve the employment of non-tenured probationary teachers for the 2009-2010 school year according to the Superintendent’s confidential recommendation and listing. 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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RESOLUTION NOT TO RE-EMPLOY NON-FINAL YEAR PROBATIONARY TEACHER |
On a motion by Neill and seconded by Paben, the Board authorized the notice of decision not to re-employ Teacher Tim Phillips for the 2009-2010 school year. 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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RESOLUTION TO RE-EMPLOY ADMINISTRATOR |
A motion was made by Ramsey and seconded by Neill authorizing the employment of Southeastern Elementary School Principal Nancy Akers for the 2009-2010 contract year as stipulated in her individual employment contract. Roll call vote: Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; and Wood, yes. 7 yes; 0 no. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION TO RE-EMPLOY EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF |
On a motion by Paben and seconded by Cox, the Board authorized the employment of current Educational Support Staff for the 2009-2010 school year and according to the length of service of each staff members’ current annual employment. 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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BOARD POLICY UPDATES |
Superintendent Daily introduced the Board Policy updates as recommended by the IASB Policy Reference Education Subscription Service. Approval of these updates will be at the April regular meeting.
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Board Member Paben 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 February 9, 2009 · Rescheduling of the Monday, April 13, 2009 regular monthly Board of Education Meeting to Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the district office board room – this will be the reorganization of the board · Approved the bills, financial statements, and activity funds Following is a listing of March 2009 bills by fund Education 40,921.74 Operations/Maint 11,317.77 Transportation 8,009.54 Total Bills $60,249.05· Approved the employment of Adam Brumbaugh as Assistant Softball Coach for the CSE Cooperative softball team · Accepted with regrets the resignation of Norma Bennett as Jr./Sr. High School Head Cook effective at the end of the 2008-2009 contract 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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PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS |
Elementary Principal Nancy Akers reported: · New stage curtains have been installed · Family Reading Night – March 18th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. · Yearbooks have arrived and will be provided to all students and staff · PreK playground equipment purchased by ECE SubGrant ($2763) and the ECE Block Grant ($1300) has been installed · Received the Elementary Spotlight Award – given for high poverty/high achievement High School Principal Todd Fox reported: · Music Solo/Ensemble Contest held March 7th results 2 First-Place Ratings 10 Second-Place Ratings 1 Third-Place Ratings · Spring Music Concert on May 7th will include grades 5 – 12 and be at the Jr./Sr. High Building · Upcoming Musical, “The King and I” includes over 80 cast members of elementary through high school students – This is attributed to Mrs. Renee Kiah’s leadership · Jr. and Sr. High Science Clubs recently received Outstanding Chapter Awards at the Culver Stockton Science Fair – Congratulations to Sponsors Mrs. Sara Ramsey and Mrs. Carolyn Phillips and club members · Jr. High Dance on February 20th was successful due to outstanding students and chaperones · Principal/Asst. Superintendent Fox was keynote speaker to parents at Altamont, Illinois – discussed the high school 2006 fire and journey since · 7th Grade Volleyball Team competing at the Sectional on March 9th following a Regional Championship title – congratulations to Coach Tim Kerr and athletes · Jr. High received Spotlight Award given for high poverty/high achievement
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT |
Superintendent Daily reported : · Reviewed calendar events · FY09 Budget update · Illinois State Board of Education change in public school recognition from probation to full recognition · IASB Semi-Annual Western Division Conference and Dinner Meeting will be March 19th at Bushnell
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CLOSED SESSION |
On a motion by Rosendale and seconded by Bruenger the Board entered closed session at 6:47 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of an individual student disciplinary matter and to discuss the employment, compensation, evaluation, or dismissal of employees. 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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RETURN TO OPEN SESSION |
A motion was made by Bruenger and seconded by Ramsey to adjourn the closed session at 10:05 p.m. and return to the open session of the March 9, 2009 monthly meeting of the board of education. 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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STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING |
On a motion by Bruenger and seconded by Paben the Board moved to support the suspension of Student A on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Voice vote: Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. Motion carried.
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EMPLOYMENT OF JR./SR. HIGH PRINCIPAL FOR 2009-2010 |
A motion was made by Neill and seconded by Bruenger to approve the employment of Cyle Rigg as Southeastern Jr./Sr. High School Principal for the 2009-2010 school year beginning July 1, 2009 on terms and conditions listed in his employment contract. 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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ADJOURNMENT |
A motion was made by Bruenger and seconded by Paben to adjourn the meeting at 10:08 p.m. Voice vote: all yes. Motion carried. |
