The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of October 18, 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 Kirsch, second by Rubenacker to approve the following items under the Consent Agenda: The minutes from the September 20, 2005 regular board meeting and the September 20, 2005 special meeting, the Treasurer’s Report, the budget report, the District bill listing, and the following out-of-state trips:  HS Art II and Ceramics I classes to St. Louis, MO on October 31, 2005, HS Music Appreciation and HS Jazz Band students to St. Louis, MO on November 11, 2005 and Gifted to St. Louis, MO on November 11, 2005.  Voting Yes – Kirsch, Rubenacker, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Maulding, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            CORRESPONDENCE – None.

VISITORS – Several students were present for a Civics assignment.

            SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Status

            Mr. Mitchell gave the board an update on the recent school foundation BBQ held in September and that $8,000 has been awarded to teachers in the form of mini-grants since the inception.

Mr. Mitchell stated that the picture frames that were installed in the commons area at the Jr./Sr. High school that were in need of different plastic covers has been completed and commended Lovella Craddock and all the volunteers that helped complete the task.

Mr. Mitchell asked Steve Miller, of Area Sports.net to speak to the Board concerning the installation of a wireless antenna by Hamilton County Telephone Cooperative in the gyms at the Jr/Sr. high so that he can broadcast the sporting events via internet.  Mr. Miller told the Board that using a wireless antenna would not work due to some interference but the Board verbally agreed to allow the installation of a mounted antenna.

Mr. Mitchell informed the Board that the 5-year waiver the Board had voted on to attend school on Casmir Pulaski Day and Lincoln’s Birthday will be coming due for review and a special board meeting will have to take place in order to change or continue the waiver.

Mr. Mitchell stated that C.R. Sloan, HS Ag instructor invited the Board to attend the National FFA Convention on October 26, 2005.  A bus sponsored by the Ag Alumni Assoc. is leaving Lowe’s in Mt. Vernon, IL at 7:00 a.m. that morning.

Mr. Mitchell told the Board about the 4th grade classes attending a Conservation Day event at Dennis and Jackie Frey’s farm.  This event had been planned in conjunction with the annual conservation poster contest giving the students an idea of what conservation really is.

Mr. Mitchell handed out a tentative plan from Lewis Winemiller for the upcoming 5th and 6th grade basketball season.

CURRICULUM – 

Mrs. Lee presented a short video to show to the Board depicting various versions of arboretums.  The video was provided by Fred Vallowe, HS Science teacher. 

Mrs. Lee discussed the results from the District’s School Report Card stating that not many changes have occurred from last year and that the District is keeping with or is above the state average in most categories. 

Mr. Keith Botsch, of Botsch and Associates, CPA was present to discuss the district’s FY ’05 audit.  Mr. Botsch stated that he felt with the findings of the annual audit that the District is in a sound financial situation.

           Motion  by Becker, second by Donelson to approve the FY ’05 audit report as presented.  Roll Call Vote- Voting Yes – Becker, Donelson, Anselment, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS –          

Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch to approve the final adoption of Board Policy IFBG, concerning acceptable use policies for using district technology.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Donelson, second by Anselment to approve the quote received from Banterra Bank for the financing of the ball-field lights.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Donelson, Anselment, Becker, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Abstain voting – Kirsch.  Motion carried.        

Mr. Mitchell informed the Board on the recent break-in at the Dahlgren School.  Board member Danny Anselment suggested installing surveillance cameras in the building. 

NEW BUSINESS-

Mr. Mitchell provided the Board with an update on the completed Summer League season and the upcoming October 12, 2005 meeting.

Mr. Mitchell asked the Board for direction as to the 2006 tax levy to be approved at the November meeting.  The consensus of the Board was to present a tax levy slightly less that a 5% increase over last years tax extension. 

Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to enter in to executive session at 8:50 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees; collective bargaining progress, pending litigation, and student disciplinary action.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Kirsch, second by Maulding to come out of executive session at 9:50 p.m.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

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

Motion by Donelson, second by Becker to authorize to advertise for a Summer League Concessions Manager for the 2006 season.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Maulding to authorize to advertise for a Summer League Coordinator for the 2006 season.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Rubenacker to authorize to post for any positions that might become available prior to the November board meeting because of staffing needs.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

 

 

 

Motion by Donselson, second by Anselment to authorize to advertise for a 10-month position of cafeteria supervisor/summer league treasurer/clerical/administrative assistant for the 2005-2006 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Kirsch to approve the tentative agreement between the Hamilton County Board and the Illinois Federation of Teachers Local 4148 from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes- Becker, Kirsch, Anselment, Donelson, 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 10:00 p.m.                         

 

                       

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                                                                                    Board President

 

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                                                                                    Board Secretary