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 Becker, second by Rubenacker to approve the following items under the
Consent Agenda: The minutes from the August 15, 2006 regular board meeting, the
Treasurer’s Report, the budget report, the District bill listing with an
additional bill submitted by Nelson Electric in the amount of $1,546 for
services rendered and the following out of state trip requests, CR Sloan to FFA
Convention, on October 24-27, 2006 in Indianapolis, IN; Janice Baker to a
conference, on November 7, 2006 in Evansville, IN; Arlanna Fries and Art students
to a Glass Exhibit on October 18, 2006 in St. Louis, MO and Melissa Goin to CRS
Food Show on August 30, 2006 in Evansville, IN.
Roll Call Vote – Becker, Rubenacker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch,
Maulding, and Ewald. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
– None.
VISITORS – Several Civics students
were present for a classroom assignment.
SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT – Status
Mr. Mitchell
reminded the Board that the Egyptian Semi-Annual Conference will be
Mr. Mitchell let the Board know that the
School Foundation BBQ dinner will be on
Mr. Mitchell gave the Board the sixth
day enrollment stating that the enrollment has dropped 10 students from last
year at this time.
Mr. Mitchell had high school student
and boy-scout member Colton Flannigan to update the Board on the arboretum
bridge project that he had recently completed.
CURRICULUM –
Mrs. Lee highlighted various events
that have or will be taking place in the district, such as the half-day teacher’s
in-service on September 29th, kindergarten staff attended a
curriculum standards training; the 4th grade students will be going
to the Dennis Frey farm on October 17th for conservation day and on
September 25, 2006 the district’s 3-8 grade students will begin testing on the
SAT 10.
Board President Ewald asked for a
moment of silence in memory of Teresa Gibbs who recently passed away.
OLD BUSINESS –
Motion by Donelson, second by Kirsch to approve the
FY ’07 District Budget. Roll Call Vote –
Voting Yes – Donelson, Kirsch, Anselment, Becker, Maulding, Rubenacker and
Ewald. Motion carried.
Brent Johnson,
Maintenance Director was present to discuss building and grounds issues
throughout the district. The Board
verbally approved a proposal of $2,200 from Ron Scheller, “The Bat Guy” for
removal and exclusion of bats at the old high school gym.
Mr. Mitchell talked with
the Board concerning the 5th and 6th grade basketball
program. The Board approved to schedule
a committee of the whole meeting on
NEW BUSINESS -
Motion by Becker, second by Rubenacker to approve the
quote received from Ted Broyles for School Board Legal Liability insurance. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker,
Rubenacker, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding and Ewald. Motion carried.
Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch to approve the four building School Recognition Applications in order to submit to the State Board. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Donelson, second by Maulding to approve of the Reciprocal Agreement with the McLeansboro City Police Department that provides for mutual reporting of criminal offenses between the District and the Department as provided for by the School Code and as a formal agreement for Policy JD-R. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Mr. Mitchell asked the Board to postpone the
considering of an Agent of Record for Health Insurance Coverage due to the Insurance
Committee not having enough time to review the prospective agents proposals
presented.
Motion by Kirsch, second by Anselment to enter
in to executive session at
Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to come out of
executive session at
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 approve
the unpaid leave request of Melissa Goin as per her letter of request effective
Motion by Donelson, second by Becker to approve
Pam Barnett as a volunteer Sr. High School Cheerleading assistant to the coach
for the 2006-2007 school year. Vote was
taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Maulding, second by Anselment to employ
Jetta Karcher as a special education aide effective
Motion by Rubenacker, second by Anselment to approve
the resolution to dismiss Kenny Schuster as a district custodian effective
Motion by Kirsch, second by Maulding to authorize
to advertise for a full-time custodian position. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Becker, second by Rubenacker to authorize
to advertise for teacher aide positions as needed for the remainder of the
2006-2007 school year. Vote was taken by
voice and motion carried.
Motion by Anselment, second by Maulding to authorize
to advertise for an elementary tutor position for the remainder of the 2006-2007
school year. Vote was taken by voice and
motion carried.
Motion by Rubenacker, second by Donelson 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