The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of November 20, 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 Becker, second by Anselment to approve the following items under the Consent Agenda: The minutes from the October 17, 2006  regular board meeting, the Treasurer’s Report, the budget report, the District bill listing, and the following out of state trip requests:  Jerry Brock-Jones and HS Music Appreciation students to the Bissell Mansion on November 11, 2006 in St. Louis,MO; East Side 5th graders to a Native American dance re-enactment on November 21, 2006 in Paducah, KY; Gayla Wilkerson and Karen Endicott to a Kindergarten Literacy Seminar on December 4-5th, 2006 in St. Louis, MO and C.R. Sloan and FFA students to Farm Machinery Show on February 14, 2007 in Paducah, KY.  Roll Call Vote – Donelson, Kirsch, Anselment, Becker, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            CORRESPONDENCE – None.

VISITORS – Several Civics students were present for a classroom assignment.

            SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Status

            Mr. Mitchell asked Irene Biggerstaff, Board Secretary to update the Board on the April 17, 2007 School Board election.  The board members terms that will expire are John Ewald, Steve Becker and Krystal Donelson.

Mr. Mitchell updated the Board on the School Foundation stating that the Foundation is donating money towards the purchase of an electronic card catalog for the high school library and that the tennis court project is in progress as the Foundations next big project.

Mr. Mitchell gave the Board information he has received from the DCFS concerning mandating school board members as child abuse reporters.

Mr. Mitchell told the Board that the law banning junk food in schools for grade levels K-8th has come into effect.

Mr. Mitchell highlighted areas on the Summer League Program end of the year summary.  The summer league program ended the season financially stable. 

Mr. Mitchell reminded the Board of the upcoming IASB Conference in Chicago, IL, on November 16-19, 2006 and there will be tours of area Chicago schools at an extra cost.

Mr. Mitchell told the Board that the new drug policy program has been started and Jeff Rush, Athletic Director, stated that the students that have been tested have received negative test results.

CURRICULUM – 

Mrs. Lee stated that she did not have ISAT or PSAE test scores to report as the state has still not released them.

Mrs. Lee highlighted various activities throughout the District:  4th grade students will be going to Frey Farm for a conservation day on October 31, 2006; teachers will be attending the Mt. Vernon Teacher’s Conference on October 26th and 27th, 2006 and the young authors program is scheduled for November 13, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons area at the 7-12 building.

OLD BUSINESS –           

Motion  by Rubenacker, second by Kirsch to approve Ted Broyles, Country Companies as the local agent of record for the District’s Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance coverage.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Rubenacker, Kirsch, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.       

Mr. Mitchell gave the Board a Building and Grounds update concerning a letter he had received from  Roger Greenwalt, FGM Project Manager on repairs to the Dahlgren School.  Also, Mr. Greenwalt notified Mr. Mitchell that FGM would not charge for the re-bidding process of the Health/Life Safety repairs.

Mr. Mitchell received an e-mail from Ron Scheller “The Bat Guy” highlighting areas of concern after the removal of the bats at the old high school gym, but initial results appear to be very successful. 

Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to approve the realignment recommendations for the District’s elementary basketball program as per recommendations of the Athletic Committee of the board.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS –

Mr. Keith Botsch from Botsch and Associates, CPA Group was present to discuss the District’s completed audit of financial records for the FY ’06.

Motion  by Becker, second by Donelson to approve the District’s FY ’06 audit.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes- Becker, Donelson, Anselment, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Maulding, second by Anselment to approve Bobby Brockett and Terry Drone as new appointees to the Summer League Committee for three year terms replacing Pam Miller and Rob Rogers.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Becker, second by Rubenacker  to approve a three year plan for budget deficit reduction (balanced budget) as required by the State Board due to the District’s large budget deficit projected for this fiscal year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Rubenacker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Mr. Mitchell discussed with the Board issues and historical data related to preparing the 2006 tax levy which will be presented at the November board meeting.

Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to enter in to executive session at 8:20 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees; pending litigation; and student disciplinary action.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Rubenacker, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Kirsch, second by Anselment to come out of executive session at 9:35 p.m.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

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

Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to approve the memo of understanding between the Board and Hamilton County Federation of Teachers, Local 4148 concerning the duties and stipend amount for the Elementary Basketball Coordinator.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Maulding, second by Anselment to approve the unpaid leave request of Julie Drew, teacher aide, as per her letter of request effective January 8, 2007.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

 Motion by Kirsch, second by Donelson to approve the unpaid leave request extension of Beverly Gage, cook, as per her letter of request effective October 18, 2006.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Maulding, second by Becker to approve Haylee McPeak as a volunteer Jr. High School cheerleading assistant to the coach for the 2006-2007 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Becker to approve the resignation of Betty Knight as a part-time secretary at the East Side School effective October 13, 2006.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch to employ Jamie Knight as a full-time custodian assigned to the Jr./Sr. High School effective October 18, 2006.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Kirsch, Becker, Donelson, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Rubenacker, second by Kirsch to employ Michele Johnson as a full-time teacher aide assigned to the East Side School for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school year effective October 18, 2006.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Rubenacker, Kirsch, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to employ Melissa Ragan as a part-time tutor assigned to the East Side School for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Kirsch, second by Donelson to authorize to advertise for a half-time secretary position for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Rubenacker, second by Anselment to authorize to advertise for an elementary basketball coordinator for the 2006-2007 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Becker, second by Kirsch to authorize to advertise for a freshman girl’s basketball coach for the 2006-2007 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Becker to adjourn.  Vote was taken by voice, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.                              

 

 

 

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                                                                                    Board President

 

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                                                                                    Board Secretary