The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of February 17, 2004, 6:00 p.m., in the Unit Office Boardroom.

The meeting was called to order by Board President John Ewald.  Roll Call was as follows:  Present – Krystal Donelson, Larry Launius, Tom Maulding, Randy Sloan, Jerry White and John Ewald.

Absent- Steve Becker

Motion by Donelson, second by Launius to approve the minutes of the following board meeting as presented: January 20, 2004 regular meeting.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by White, second by Maulding to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Launius, second by Donelson to approve the Budget report.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Sloan, second by Donelson to approve the attached list of bills for Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Sloan, Donelson, Launius, Maulding, White and Ewald.  Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE – None.

VISITORS – Students from Mr. Ellsworth’s Civics class were present for a classroom assignment.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Status – Mr. Mitchell discussed the monthly utilities and cafeteria reports with the Board. 

Mr. Mitchell gave the board enrollment figures for the end of the 1^st semester and projected enrollment for the 2004-2005 school year.  He also discussed with the board that a revision of the voluntary transfer and kindergarten placement policy will be necessary due to the closing of Beaver Creek School. 

Mr. Mitchell told the board that the district has received a $3,200 donation from the Sadie Wilson Foundation to be used towards the new first grade math curriculum series.

Mr. Mitchell updated the board on various events happening in the next week.  The county 5/6^th grade basketball tournament will been held on February 21^st and 24^th at the high school.  The IASB Semi-Annual Conference and Dinner at Rome Grade School will be on March 2^nd, 2004 and there will be a school Board Workshop in Mt. Vernon, IL on February 21, 2004 sponsored by the District’s legal counsel.

CURRICULUM – Mrs. Lee asked Steve Lapington to speak to the board about a new CNA program that will be offered to students this fall at the high school that are pursuing a nursing career. 

Marty Cox and Steve Lapington spoke to the board presenting them with a proposal to revise the semester exam exemption policy.  Board member Randy Sloan asked them to put the options in writing and the board will make a motion at the March board meeting.

Motion by White, second by Donelson to approve the following out of state trips Gifted 3-6^th grades to Paducah, KY on March 3^rd;  HS Gifted to Murray, KY on March 4^th; East Side 3^rd grade to New Harmony, IN on April 23^rd; and HS Auto Club to Bristol, TN on April 29-May 1, 2004.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS –

Motion by Donelson, second by Launius to approve the final adoption of Policy JDG concerning discipline and medication administration.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion Sloan, second by White to approve the Operational Procedures of the Summer League Committee.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Launius, second by Maulding to approve the following Summer League Committee members for the 2004 season:  Cindy Anselment, Tammy Bowman, John Gray, Pam Miller, Rob Rogers, Ron Smith and Angie Wiggins. 

Motion by White, second by Donelson to approve to tentatively set an auction date for the end of July or beginning of August with Auctioneer Dennis Wilson unless auction services must be bid out.  The  auction will be to sell district property and surplus plus items accumulated throughout the district.  Roll Call Vote – White, Donelson, Launius, Maulding, Sloan and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Brent Johnson, Maintenance Director, was present to update the board on various items that are in need of repair or replacement throughout the district.  The following items were discussed:  East Side band room exit door; the East Side boy’s locker room; the installation of a dividing wall in the East Side Home Ec. Room; the 3-year asbestos testing is needing to be done; the East Side dishwasher needs repaired or replaced; and the vocational building overhead doors at the high school have been fixed.  The board approved of Mr. Johnson getting a quote on the purchasing of a new dishwasher at the East Side School.

NEW BUSINESS-

Ms. Nona Myers, agent for LaSalle Capital Investments, was present to explain options the Board might wish to consider in the refinancing of the existing building bond.  Her company’s estimate is that there is savings potential of over $100,000 to the local taxpayers over the life of the bond if refinanced.  The Board will be provided more information from her as discussed at the meeting, with further consideration to be given at the next board meeting.

Motion by Maulding, second by Launius to approve the scheduling of a Special Board Meeting to be held on March 1, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. in the Unit Office Board Room.  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 Sloan, second by White to enter in to executive session at 8:20 p.m.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Maulding, second by Sloan to come out of executive session at 9:40 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 Launius, second by Sloan to approve the minutes from executive session.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Maulding, second by Launius to accept the letter of resignation from Ingrid Drone effective January 5, 2004.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Sloan, second by Donelson to approve Teresa Golden as a volunteer girls junior high volleyball coach for the 2003-2004 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by White, second by Donelson to approve to advertise for a part-time speech and language pathologist for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – White, Donelson, Launius, Maulding, Sloan and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Sloan to approve to schedule a Student Disciplinary Hearing for February 19, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., in the Unit Office Board Room.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Launius, second by White to adjourn.  Vote was taken by voice, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.                                                  

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