The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in a special session on the evening of March 23, 2004 at 7:00 p.m., in the Unit Office.
The meeting was called to order by Board President John Ewald, and Roll Call was as follows: Present Steve Becker, Krystal Donelson, Tom Maulding, Randy Sloan, Jerry White and John Ewald. Absent Larry Launius.
Mr. Mitchell informed the board that the District does not have any connections with TourneySport USA trips by students to Hawaii from Hamilton County Schools who are sending solicitation letters out to local residents asking for financial support.
Mr. Mitchell informed the board that the last bill received for bleacher inspection only included the new school. The remaining bleachers in the district will be done for $700.
Mr. Mitchell also discussed leaks on the Unit Office building roof. A bid for repairs was submitted by McLeansboro Roofing Company in the amount of $1,780. There was no objection by the board to proceed with the planned repairs to the roof as soon as possible.
OLD BUSINESS Mr. Mitchell discussed with the board the refinancing of the building bonds and recommends that the board seek bids for the process. The board was made aware by Mr. Mitchell that there will be attorney fees and advertising costs the district will have to incur.
Motion by Donelson, second by Becker to approve to seek bids for the refinancing of the building bonds. Roll Call Vote Voting Yes Donelson, Becker, Maulding, Sloan, White and Ewald. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS Mr. Mitchell was contacted by Randy Rubenacker regarding the Beaver Creek basketball uniforms. Mr. Rubenacker had requested that the uniforms be given to past players at an appreciation banquet. The board tabled the request with concerns of the fairness of the distribution of the uniforms. Mr. Mitchell will contact Mr. Rubenacker, as well as Dale PTO representatives, to discuss the matter further.
Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to convene in to executive session at 7:40 p.m. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Sloan, second by Maulding to come out of executive session at 9:35 p.m. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by White, second by Becker to approve the minutes of the executive session. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by White, second by Becker to accept the letter of resignation from Stephanie Lemke as an elementary teacher effective at the end of the 2003-2004 school year. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Sloan, second by Maulding to accept the letter of resignation from Lisa Auten as the junior high cheerleading coach at the end of the 2003-2004 school year. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Becker, second by Sloan to accept the letter of request from Earl Pryer to be approved for an unpaid medical leave of absence once he has used all of his accumulated sick days and personal days. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Maulding, second by Becker to authorize to advertise for a Jr. High cheerleading coach for the 2004-2005 school year. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Becker, second by White to approve the recommendation to modifications, additions, and deletions of Article IX-D of the collective bargaining agreement with the Teachers Local Union 4148 effective March 23, 2004. Roll Call Vote Voting Yes Becker, White, Donelson, Maulding, Sloan, and Ewald. Motion carried.
Motion by Sloan, second by Maulding to schedule a special board meeting on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at the Unit Office to discuss personnel issues. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by White, second by Sloan to adjourn. Vote was taken by voice, motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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Board President
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Board Secretary