CALL TO ORDER

The Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, May 4, 2009 in the Board of Education Office in Augusta.  President Robb Wood called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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.  

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

Board-Elect Members Steve Bruenger and Jason Ippensen were present.

ADJOURN SINE DIE

On a motion by Ramsey and seconded by Paben, at 6:01 p.m. the Board adjourned the May 4, 2009 meeting of the outgoing Board of Education sine die.  Roll call vote:  Paben, yes; Ramsey, yes; Bruenger, yes; Neill, yes; Cox, yes; Rosendale, yes; and Wood, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

SELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEM AND SECRETARY PRO TEM

On a motion by Paben and seconded by Bruenger, the Board approved Donald L. Daily as President Pro Tem and D. Todd Fox as Secretary Pro Tem.  Voice vote:  all yes.  Motion carried.

CALL TO ORDER OF NEW BOARD

At 6:07 p.m. President Pro Tem Daily called the meeting of the new board to order.  Secretary Pro Tem Fox called the roll:  R. Bruenger, present; S. Bruenger, present; Cox, present; Ippensen, present; Neill, present; Paben, present; and Ramsey, present.  All present.  Mr. Neill left the meeting at 8:03 p.m.

APPRECIATION TO RETIRING BOARD MEMBERS AND FORMER BOARD

Interim Superintendent Daily and Assistant Superintendent Fox thanked retiring board members for their many years of service to the district.  The entire former board was recognized for their commitment in working together to better the district.  Retiring Members Wood and Rosendale reflected on their years as board members.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

President Pro Tem Daily asked for nominations for the office of Board President.  Member R. Bruenger nominated Lyle Paben.  Following a call for nominations three times and  no other member being nominated, President Pro Tem Daily declared Lyle Paben elected by acclamation and directed the secretary to so record in the minutes.  Mr. Paben assumed his duties as President.

President Paben asked for nominations for the office of Board Secretary.  Member R. Bruenger nominated Rick Ramsey.  Following a call for nominations three times and no other member being nominated, President Paben declared Rick Ramsey elected by acclamation and directed the secretary to so record in the minutes.  Mr. Ramsey assumed his duties as Secretary.

President Paben asked for nominations for the office of Vice President.  Member R. Bruenger nominated Dave Neill.  Following a call for nominations three times and no other member being nominated, President Paben declared Dave Neill elected by acclamation and directed the secretary to so record in the minutes.

APPOINTMENT OF DISTRICT TREASURER

On a motion by R. Bruenger and seconded by Cox, the Board appointed Pam Moormann as treasurer.  Voice vote:  all yes.  Motion carried.

APPOINTMENT OF RECORDING SECRETARY

On a motion by Cox and seconded by Ramsey, the Board appointed Anita Marlow as recording secretary at a current stipend of $63.00 per meeting.   Roll call vote:  S. Bruenger, yes; Ramsey, yes; R. Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Ippensen, yes; Neill, yes; and Paben, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

SET  MEETING DATES AND TIMES

A motion was made by R. Bruenger and seconded by Ippensen to approve the 2^nd Monday of each month as the day of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the meetings taking place at the District Office Board Room.  Voice vote:  all yes.  Motion carried.

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

None present 

RECOGNITION OF STUDENT AND STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

None reported 

RENEWAL OF HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL COOPERATIVE SPORTS AGREEMENT

A motion was made by R. Bruenger and seconded by Cox to approve a cooperative sports agreement with Camp Point Central for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years for high school boys baseball.  Roll call vote:  S. Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Ippensen, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; R. Bruenger, yes; and Ramsey, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

SCHOOL EMERGENCY AND CRISIS RESPONSE PLAN

On a motion by Ramsey and seconded by S. Bruenger, the Board approved and placed on file an updated School Emergency and Crisis Response Plan for each of the school district’s schools.  Voice vote:  all yes.  Motion carried.

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS

A motion was made by Cox and seconded by Ippensen to direct the superintendent to advertise for bids for milk, bread, and transportation fuel supplies for the 2009-2010 school year.  Roll call vote:  Cox, yes; Ippensen, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; R. Bruenger, yes; S. Bruenger, yes; and Ramsey, yes.  7 yes; 0 no.  Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

·        Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held April 14, 2009

·        Delegating the responsibility for the approval and payment of May 2009 bills to the superintendent

·        Recommendation of hiring summer workers -  Mallary Owen, Amanda Rosendale, Kollin Kerker, Regan Bruenger and Koal Twaddle                    

Roll call vote:  Ippensen, yes; Neill, yes; Paben, yes; R. Bruenger, abstain; S. Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; and Ramsey, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 abstain.  Motion carried.

PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS

Elementary Principal Nancy Akers reported:

·        Vocal Music Teacher Amanda Reuther was awarded 2 Nintendo Wii’s, 2 Wii music games and controllers for the school for her winning lesson plan entry to a contest sponsored by the Music Educator’s National Conference and Nintendo

·        Mrs. Pam Jefferson, Second Grade Teacher, will receive a US Map carpet for her classroom from a US Cellular Grant she submitted

·        Discussed the need for a base of pea gravel and retaining walls under the newly installed playground equipment

·        SEL Parent Meeting – May 5

·        Spring Concert for 4^th – 6^th grade – May 6

·        Fun Day, Picnic and Perfect Attendance Assembly – May 22

High School Principal Todd Fox reported:

·        Congratulations to students and staff for great Prom held May 2 – Organization by Mrs. Ruth Harris and Mrs. Carolyn Phillips and the Junior Class was outstanding

·        Thanks to Junior Class Parents for organizing an outstanding Promenade and After Prom Party

·        He and Principal Akers had met with United Systems regarding purchase of security cameras at elementary

·        Thanked Board for support of him during this past year – finished his superintendent’s classes in April 2009

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Superintendent Daily  reported :

·        Reviewed calendar events

·        FY09 Budget update

·        Regional Office of Education completed a full compliance visit – found no areas of concern

·        American Recovery and Re-Investment Act (ARRA) – Title I and Special Ed Co-Op will receive funding

·        Swine Flu Update

·        Renovation of little gym at Bowen – three options were presented with option 3 as current choice - Principal Akers and Assistant Superintendent Fox will meet regarding the building’s needs

CLOSED SESSION

On a motion by R. Bruenger and seconded by Cox, the Board entered closed session at 7:38 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of an individual student disciplinary matter and for the purpose of discussion of the employment, compensation, evaluation, or dismissal of employees.  Roll call vote:  Neill, yes; Paben, yes; R. Bruenger, yes; S. Bruenger;  yes; Cox, yes; Ippensen, yes; and Ramsey, 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 8:04 p.m. and return to the open session of the May 4, 2009 monthly meeting of the Board of Education.    Roll call vote:   Paben, yes; R Bruenger, yes; S. Bruenger, yes; Cox, yes; Ippensen, yes; Neill, absent; and Ramsey, yes.  6 yes; 0 no; 1 absent.  Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by R. Bruenger and seconded by Cox to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.  Voice vote:  all yes.  Motion carried.