The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of May 16, 2006, 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 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 McLeansboro.

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 June 9, 2006.

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 Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at the Unit Office.  He has received notice that the premium will be going up approximately 19.1% which in return will cause the District’s to pay $145,000 more for employee insurance coverage if accepted.

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 Gatlinburg, TN.  The Dare Graduation, spring concert and honor’s program have taken place and gave a reminder that the High School graduation is on May 19, 2006 at 8:00 p.m.

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 9:55 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees; pending litigation, and student disciplinary action.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Rubenacker, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Becker, second by Donelson to come out of executive session at 11:30 p.m.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Donelson, Anselment, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            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 April 24, 2006.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

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 July 31, 2006.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

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 May 30, 2006.  Roll Call Vote –Voting Yes – Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

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 May 30, 2006.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Anselment, second by Maulding to employ Bev Gage as the head cook at the Dahlgren School effective for the 2006-2007 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Maulding, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

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 July 1, 2006.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Maulding to adjourn.  Vote was taken by voice, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.                         

 

 

 

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                                                                                    Board President

 

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                                                                                    Board Secretary