The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of August 15, 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 Kirsch, second by Donelson to approve the following items under the Consent Agenda: The minutes from the July 18, 2006 regular board meeting, the Treasurer’s Report, the budget report, the District bill listing, there were no out of state trip requests.  Roll Call Vote – Kirsch, Donelson, Anselment, Becker, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            CORRESPONDENCE – None.

VISITORS – The building principals introduced new staff from their buildings to the school board.

            SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Status

            Mr. Mitchell let the Board know that the East Side Grade School received the 2005 Illinois Spotlight School award.

Mr. Mitchell gave the Board the final summary for the 2006 Summer League Program.  Also, the Board agreed to schedule a ceremony on August 29, 2006 at the athletic field thanking those who contributed financially in renovating the ball diamonds this summer. 

Mr. Mitchell updated the Board the chair-seat project, the seats are tentatively scheduled to be installed in mid November.

CURRICULUM – 

Mrs. Lee highlighted various events that have or will be taking place to start the new school year, such as the new staff workshop, teacher’s in-service on August 17th , and the first week of school will be a transition period for the students with early dismissal.

OLD BUSINESS –          

Motion  by Donelson, second by Rubenacker to approve the adoption of policy JCDAC concerning the establishment of a high school athletic drug testing policy and procedures.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.                                               

Mr. Mitchell gave a building and grounds update, he stated that Brent Johnson, Maintenance Director, will be at the September board meeting to discuss repair needs for the District.  The Building and Grounds committee members Ewald, Rubenacker and Maulding will be touring the Dahlgren Grade School in the daylight in order to address some repair issues in the 3-story part of the school.

NEW BUSINESS -

Motion  by Anselment, second by Becker to approve to renew the District’s various insurance coverage’s with Country Companies at the attached renewal rates.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Becker, second by Anselment to approve the tentative budget for FY ’07 after a short review by Mr. Mitchell.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Kirsch, second by Rubenacker to set the budget hearing for September 19, 2006 at 6:45 p.m. at the Unit Office.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Rubenacker, second by Anselment to approve the District’s School Calendar and Building Handbooks and contents therein.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried. 

Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to enter in to executive session at 9:25 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees and pending litigation.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Maulding, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Becker, second by Anselment to come out of executive session at 10:25 p.m.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

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

Motion by Maulding, second by Anselment to approve the unpaid medical leave request of Bev Gage as per her letter of request effective August 18, 2006.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Rubenacker to accept the resignation of Karen Millenbine as a teacher aide effective August 15, 2006.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

 Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch to approve the following volunteer coaches for the 2006 fall sports season:  Bryan Warren – Golf; Sam Wilson, Terri Belangee and Marcie Clark- Cross Country.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Rubenacker, second by Becker to employ Bryan Warren as a District Network Specialist effective September 1, 2006.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Rubenacker, Becker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Maulding, second by Anselment to re-employ the following staff as head teachers at their respective buildings, Brenda McPeak – Preschool and Jim Webb – East Side for the 2006-2007 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Maulding, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Kirsch, second by Becker to employ Eddie Fry as a High School Vocational Tutor for the 2006-2007 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Becker, Anselment, Donelson, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to employ Lonnie Benbrook as a full time bus driver for the 2006-2007 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Rubenacker, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Donelson, second by Kirsch to employ Linda Shelton as a full time bus driver effective October 10, 2006 on an as needed basis.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Donelson, Kirsch, Anselment, Becker, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to re-employ the following teacher aides for the 2006-2007 school year.  Stephanie Allen, Denise Frymire, Cathy Hart and Luanne Ward.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Maulding, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to employ Paula Gage as a part-time teacher aide at an hourly wage for the 2006-2007 school year as needed.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Rubenacker, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Maulding, second by Anselment to re-employ Sharon Shay as a Coordinator of the Workforce Investment Act grant program for the 2006-2007 school year as grant funds allow.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Maulding, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Rubenacker to employ the following as Rend Lake College student tutors for the 2006-2007 school year:  Heather Webb – Dahlgren, Latricia Link – East Side and Lindsay Kanik – East Side.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Rubenacker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Anselment to employ the following part-time tutors for the 2006-2007 school year:  Terrie Irvin – East Side and Michele Johnson – East Side.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Donelson, Anselment, Becker, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Maulding, second by Donelson 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