The Board of Education of
Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the
evening of
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 Donelson, second by Rubenacker
to approve the following items under the Consent Agenda: The minutes from the April
26, 2006 regular board meeting, the Treasurer’s Report, the budget report, the
District bill listing and the following out-of-state trips: FFA Club to Santa
Claus, IN on May 20, 2006 and 8th grade class to Eureka, MO on May
22, 2006. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Donelson, Rubenacker, Anselment, Becker, Kirsch, Maulding
and Ewald.
Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE – None.
VISITORS – None.
SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT – Status
Mr. Mitchell
spoke to the Board on the issue of the Ordinance that expires March, 2007
between Wayne White Counties Electric and the City of
Mr. Mitchell gave the Board a listing
of the items to be auctioned by sealed bid and stated that the items will be
for public viewing on June 1st and 2nd. The bids are to be opened on
Mr. Mitchell reminded the Athletic
Committee consisting of Rodney Rubenacker, Danny Anselment and Randy Kirsch that Cindy Phillips has offered
her input when they begin to discuss the proposed Ticket Distribution
recommendations.
Mr. Mitchell gave the Board good news
that the District should be receiving approximately $200,000 new state aid
money for the new school year. The cost
per student is going up $170 per student but federally the District will be
receiving less money.
Mr. Mitchell reminded the Board that
an insurance committee meeting is scheduled for
Jeff Rush was present to discuss a
proposal for implementing an Athletic Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing
Policy. The Board expressed some of
their concerns but gave Mr. Rush their verbal approval to proceed with development
of a testing policy.
CURRICULUM –
Mrs. Lee updated the Board on various
activities that have or will be taking place in the District. The HS Chorus students received a first and
second place award for their performance on their recent trip to
OLD BUSINESS –
Motion
by Kirsch, second by Anselment to adopt
Policy JGC-Revised concerning the federally mandated district wellness policy. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Brent Johnson,
Maintenance Director was present to update the Board on building and grounds
items and ask for approval of proposed summer projects. Mr. Johnson also received verbal approval by
the Board to fix the roof top #7 compressor unit at the high school.
Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Johnson discussed with the Board the addition of chair seats in the high school gym. The Board approved the installation of 32 additional chair seats with 20 of the seats already sold in the high school gym.
NEW BUSINESS-
Motion by Kirsch, second by Donelson to accept the low bid in the amount of $297,000 for the base bid and $13,700 as the alternate for health/life safety work to be done throughout the District from Lipps Construction. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Donelson, Anselment, Becker and Ewald. Voting No – Maulding and Rubenacker. Motion carried.
Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to approve the resolution to apply for $82,450 in ISBE Technology Loan Funds. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald. Motion carried.
Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to approve the recommended dress code and attendance policy changes as presented by Jeff Fetcho, Jr./Sr. High Principal and Mark Scott, Assistant Principal. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Becker, second by Kirsch to approve student fees for the
2006-2007 school year for textbook rental, workbook/lab fees, and cafeteria
fees to remain the same as the 2005-2006 school year. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Rubenacker,
second by Anselment to enter in to executive session
at
Motion by Becker, second by Donelson to come
out of executive session at
Motion by Donelson, second by Anselment to approve the minutes from executive session. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Kirsch, second by Becker to
accept the letter of resignation from Nathan Johnson as a 2006 summer
maintenance worker as per his letter of request.
Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Anselment,
second by Maulding to approve the request of an
unpaid medical leave from Rhonda Tracy retroactive to
Motion by Maulding,
second by Rubenacker to accept the letter of
retirement from Max Drone as a custodian as per his letter of request effective
Motion by Anselment, second by Becker to approve
Ralph Billington as a 2006 summer league volunteer
coach. Vote was taken by voice and
motion carried.
Motion by Kirsch, second by Donelson to approve Danielle Rapp as a 2006 summer league
umpire. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Anselment, second by Maulding to employ Mark Scott as an assistant football
coach for the 2006-2007. Roll Call Vote
– Voting Yes – Anselment, Maulding,
Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Rubenacker
and Ewald.
Motion carried.
Motion by Maulding,
second by Becker to employ Keith Welch as an assistant football coach for the
2006-2007 school year.
Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Maulding,
Becker, Anselment, Donelson,
Kirsch, Rubenacker and Ewald. Motion carried.
Motion by Kirsch, second by Donelson to
employ Dustin Haile as the seventh grade boy’s
basketball coach for the 2006-2007 school year.
Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Donelson,
Anselment, Becker, Maulding,
Rubenacker and Ewald. Motion carried.
Motion by Rubenacker,
second by Maulding to employ Keith Welch as the
girl’s junior varsity basketball coach for the 2006-2007 school year. Roll Call Vote
–Voting Yes – Rubenacker, Maulding,
Anselment, Becker, Donelson,
Kirsch and Ewald.
Motion carried.
Motion by Anselment, second by Becker to employ
Alison Woodrow as the Pre-school/Special Education secretary effective
Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to employ Richard Easley as a full time custodian
assigned to the Jr./Sr. High
School night shift effective
Motion by Anselment, second by Maulding to employ Bev Gage as
the head cook at the
Motion by Donelson,
second by Kirsch to employ Amanda Woodrow as the Jr. High Drama Club sponsor
effective for the 2006-2007 school year. Roll Call Vote- Voting Yes – Donelson, Kirsch, Anselment,
Becker, Maulding, Rubenacker
and Ewald.
Motion carried.
Motion by Rubenacker,
second by Maulding to employ Alex Crain as a 2006
summer field worker. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Rubenacker, Maulding, Anselment, Becker, Donelson,
Kirsch and Ewald.
Motion carried.
Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to authorize to advertise for the seventh grade
girl’s basketball coach for the 2006-2007 school year. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Kirsch, second by Anselment to authorize
to advertise for bus driver positions for the 2006-2007 school year. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Donelson, second by Kirsch to approve
the Laborer’s Local 1197 contract addendum to section 10.3 effective
Motion by Donelson,
second by Maulding to adjourn.
Vote was taken by voice, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at
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Board
President
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Board
Secretary