The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of August 16, 2005, 7:00 p.m., in the Unit Office.

            The meeting was called to order by Board President John Ewald.  Roll Call was as follows:  Present – Danny Anselment, Steve Becker, Krystal Donelson, Randy Kirsch, Tom Maulding, Rodney Rubenacker and John Ewald.

            Motion by Becker, second by Rubenacker to approve the following items under the Consent Agenda: The minutes from the July 19, 2005 regular board meeting, the Treasurer’s Report, the preliminary budget report, the District bill listing and the out of state trips.  .  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Rubenacker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            CORRESPONDENCE – None.

VISITORS – Principals Marty Cox, Jackie Frey, Charlie Pryer and Irene Biggerstaff, were present to introduce new staff members to their respective buildings to the board of education.  The Board welcomed the new employees with a cake and punch reception.

            SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Status

            Mr. Mitchell gave the board the monthly utilities report for the 7-12 building and the last day of school enrollment analysis for the years 1997-2005.  The findings of the analysis are showing the steady decline in enrollment for the District.

Mr. Mitchell informed the Board that Fred Vallowe, a High School Science teacher, has received a $2,200 Bear Creek Arboretum Grant to help with the maintenance of the Arboretum project.

Mr. Mitchell informed the Board that a federal unfunded mandate by the government is requiring schools to honor Citizenship and Constitution Day on September 17, 2005.

CURRICULUM   None.

OLD BUSINESS –          

Mr. Travis Bushue, Representative of Bushue Human Resource, Inc. was present to provide a recommendation for approval of School Board Legal Liability Insurance coverage from bids submitted.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Anselment to accept the low bid for School Board Legal Liability Insurance in the amount of $19,212 from Aspen/General Star without the Terrorism Risk coverage, with Ted Broyles as the local agent.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Brent Johnson, Director of Maintenance was present to update the Board on summer jobs that have been completed.  Also, he discussed with the Board the need to purchase a new lawnmower or hire someone to mow the football field.  Mr. Johnson feels that the custodial department does not have the manpower to keep up with the mowing of the field.  Curt Endicott had submitted a bid to mow the field but the Board felt that the money would be needed to go to the purchase of a new machine.  Mr. Endicott agreed to help with the mowing throughout the football season if needed.  After lengthy discussion the Board decided to seek bids for the purchase of a new mower and make a decision at a special meeting.

 

 

Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to schedule a special meeting on Thursday, August 18, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. at the Unit Office to review bids submitted for the purchase of a new lawnmower.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Mr. Mitchell gave the Board informational estimates for the renovation of the tennis courts at the athletic field. 

Motion by Donelson, second by Maulding to adopt Board Policy JHE concerning verification of students completing the Prairie State Exam before being awarded a diploma.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Anselment, second by Kirsch to adopt Board Policy JCAB-Revised concerning Student Search and Seizure procedures.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS-

Motion  by Kirsch, second by Donelson to approve the 2005-2006 school calendar handbook and the building student handbooks and athletic handbook.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Donelson, second by Kirsch to approve the FY’ 06 Tentative Budget and approve to place it for public review for 30-days.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Donelson, Kirsch, Anselment, Becker, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald. 

Motion by Anselment, second by Maulding to approve to schedule a Budget Hearing on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, at 6:45 p.m. at the Unit Office.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Rubenacker to enter in to executive session at 9:20 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees; collective bargaining progress; and pending litigation.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to come out of executive session at 10:30 p.m.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

            Motion by Donelson, second by Rubenacker to approve the minutes from executive session.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch to accept the letter of resignation from Kitty Vigil as a special education teacher effective August 16, 2005.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to accept the letter of resignation from Brandee Payne as a teacher aide effective August 16, 2005.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to approve the medical leave request from Diana Lemke beginning August 25, 2005.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Maulding to approve the medical leave request from Karen Millenbine beginning August 17, 2005.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Anselment to approve Marcie Clark and Terri Belangee as volunteer cross country coaches for the 2005-2006 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Donelson, second by Rubenacker to employ the following Rend Lake College tutors for the 2005-2006 school year.  Latricia Link and Jessica Thomas-ES; and Heather Webb-DH.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Donelson, Rubenacker, Anselment, Maulding, Kirsch, and Ewald.  Abstain Voting- Becker.  Motion carried.

Motion by Rubenacker, second by Maulding to assign Gary Campbell as the Assistant Director of Maintenance effective August 17, 2005. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Rubenacker, Maulding, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Kirsch to employ Kim Smith as a full-time custodian assigned to the Pre-School and East Side School effective August 17, 2005.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Kirsch, Anselment, Donelson, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Donelson, second by Maulding to employ the following teacher’s aides for the 2005-2006 school year Stephanie Allen, Denise Frymire and Beverly Mead.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Donelson, Maulding, Anselment, Becker, Kirsch, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Anselment, second by Becker to employ Angela Golliher as a full-time tutor assigned to the East Side Grade School for the 2005-2006 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Rubenacker to assign Marilyn Lewis as the payroll clerk effective August 17, 2005.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Rubenacker, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Maulding, second by Anselment to employ the following head teachers for the 2005-2006 school year.  Brenda McPeak-PS and Jim Webb-ES.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Maulding, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to authorize to advertise for a special education teacher for the 2005-2006 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Rubenacker, second by Kirsch to authorize to advertise for a cafeteria supervisor/summer league treasurer/assistant payroll clerk for the 2005-2006 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Becker, second by Anselment to approve the three year collective bargaining agreement with Laborer’s Union Local 1197 retroactive to July 1, 2005.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Maulding to adjourn.  Vote was taken by voice, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.                         

 

                       

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                                                                                    Board President

 

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                                                                                    Board Secretary