The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of December 16, 2003, 5:00 p.m, in the Unit Office Boardroom. The meeting was called to order by Board President John Ewald. Roll Call was as follows: Present – Steve Becker, Krystal Donelson, Larry Launius, Tom Maulding, Randy Sloan, and John Ewald. Absent- Jerry White. Motion by Launius, second by Donelson to approve the minutes of the following board meeting as presented: November 18, 2003 regular meeting. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Motion by Donelson, second by Launius to approve the Budget report. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Jerry White entered the meeting at 5:05 p.m. Motion by Sloan, second by White to approve the attached list of bills for Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Sloan, White, Becker, Donelson, Launius, Maulding and Ewald. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE – The board received a thank you note from Krystal Donelson for the memorial book purchased in memory of her mother Ruth Tyler. VISITORS – Jerry Brock-Jones the Jr. High Band Director was present to acknowledge the following students for their recent performances at Murray State University and SIU-Edwardsville. Brianna Miller, David Tennyson and Jennifer Rodgers traveled to Murray, Kentucky to perform with the Jr. High Quad State Band and J’ne Tannahill performed at the IMEA Festival at SIU-E. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Status – Mr. Mitchell discussed the monthly utilities and cafeteria reports with the Board. Board member Krystal Donelson had questions concerning the cafeteria receipts for the Beaver Creek cafeteria and asked that Mrs. Lewis review the situation and report back to the board. Board members Krystal Donelson and Randy Sloan spoke on various sessions that they each had attended at the recent IASB conference in Chicago. Mr. Mitchell asked Mike Karcher to speak on behalf of the School Foundation highlighting the purpose and goals of the organization. Mr. Karcher stated that the Foundation has been able to donate $500 to three programs in the District: an applied Math software program, an Art video converter and a Baby think it over program for the parenting classes. Cathy Crain, a Preschool teacher has received a $400 grant that she had applied for and was able to purchase a digital camera for the Preschool program. CURRICULUM – None. Motion by Sloan, second by White to approve the following out of state trips. HS Art classes to St. Louis, MO on January 9 and 23, 2004; Kevin Blemker and Dennis Lynch to attend workshop in Indianapolis, IN on February 11, 2004. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Sloan, White, Becker, Donelson, Launius, Maulding and Ewald. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS – Mr. Mitchell and Randy Sloan discussed with the board the Summer League Operational Procedures developed by the Committee. Mr. Ewald discussed items that need to be addressed at the Building and Grounds committee meeting and that would be meeting in January. Mr. Mitchell received a request from Jessica Morton from Dahlgren asking the board if they would be interested in donating lights from the old Dahlgren High School to the Dahlgren Depot renovation project. The board members all agreed that this matter needed to be discussed further before there can be approval. NEW BUSINESS- Motion by Launius, second by Becker to approve to advertise for fuel bids for the contract period of February 1, 2004 to January 31, 2005. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Mr. Mitchell reviewed sections of the District’s 2003 school report. Board members felt that the District should be focusing on raising the writing scores of the district as a whole. Motion by Donelson, second by Launius to approve the District’s 2003 school report as presented and to be released to the public for viewing. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Mr. Mitchell asked the Board to convene in to executive session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees; student disciplinary action; and pending litigation. Motion by Becker, second by Sloan to enter in to executive session at 7:25 p.m. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Motion by Sloan, second by Maulding to come out of executive session at 8:05 p.m. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Motion by Donelson, second by White to convene in to regular session. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Motion by Becker, second by White to approve the minutes from executive session. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Motion by Becker, second by Launius to accept a letter of resignation from Kevin Blemker as head varsity football coach for the 2004-2005 school year. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Motion by Maulding, second by Donelson to accept a letter of resignation from Frances Smith as a teacher aide effective December 4, 2003. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Motion by Launius, second by Sloan to employ Cindi Cox as a junior high scholastic bowl coach for the 2003-2004 school year. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Launius, Sloan, Becker, Donelson, Maulding, White and Ewald. Motion carried. Motion by Becker, second by White to approve the attached list of volunteer 5th and 6th grade basketball coaches for the 2003-2004 school year. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Motion by Donelson, second by Sloan to approve to advertise for a junior/senior high school physical education teacher for the 2004-2005 school year. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Motion by Launius, second by Becker to approve to advertise for a head varsity football coach for the 2004-2005 school year. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Motion by White, second by Maulding to approve to advertise for any part-time tutor positions that may come available prior to the January board meeting. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Motion by Donelson, second by Becker to approve to advertise for any teacher aide positions that may come available prior to the January board meeting. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. Motion by White, second by Donelson adjourn. Vote was taken by voice, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ____________________________ _____________________________
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