The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of April 15, 2008, 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 Kirsch to approve the following items under the Consent Agenda: The minutes from the March 18, 2008 regular board meeting, the Treasurer’s Report, the budget report, the District bill listing, the destruction of Executive Session Audio Tapes Older than 18 months per Code, Out of state trips: Senior Class to Gatlinburg, TN on April 22-24, 2008; ES 5th grade to Evansville, IN on May 7, 2008; DH 5th grade to St. Louis, MO on May 8, 2008; ES kdg. (Baker) to Evansville, IN on May 15, 2008; ES 6th grade to St. Louis, MO on May 15, 2008; HS Art Class to St. Louis, MO on May 16, 2008; and HS Chorus to Santa Claus, IN on May 17, 2008.  Roll Call Vote - Voting Yes – Donelson, Kirsch, Anselment, Becker, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            CORRESPONDENCE – The Board received a thank you note from the family of Mary Rapp thanking the Board for the purchase of a memorial book in their mother’s honor.

            Mr. Mitchell shared with the Board a letter that he sent to Christian Chapel Church in response to their concern of the type of music selected to be played at sporting events.

            VISITORS – Civic students were present for a classroom assignment.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Status.

            Mr. Mitchell discussed with the Board various items such as: The financial budget of the summer league program and what the program plans to purchase for the athletic complex and the updated kindergarten registration numbers are (64) at the ES and (16) at DH.

Mr. Mitchell told the Board that the District approved a request from McKendree College asking to house two Masters Program classes at the high school.

CURRICULUM – None.

            OLD BUSINESS –          

Brent Johnson, Head Maintenance was present to discuss District roofing issues that need to be considered this summer.  He also conduct the summer worker lottery with names selected presented as the following motion.

Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to hire to following summer Maintenance Workers:  Carol Johnson, Supervisor; Sarah Draper, Danielle Lowery, Terri Newbury and Pandora Reyling.  Field Workers:  Beverly Gordon, Cindy McCormick, Letitia Brooks and Alex Crain.  Bus Mechanic Helper- Jaime Brock.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS-

Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch to approve the 2007-2008 final school calendar.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Rubenacker, second by Maulding to approve the proposed 2008-2009 School Calendar and Teacher In-Service Plan.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Donelson to approve to renew membership in the Illinois High School Association and appoint Mr. Jeff Fetcho as the official representative.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

            Motion  by Kirsch, second by Rubenacker to approve to renew a 3-year contract with Bushue Human Resources as insurance consultant’s for the District.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Rubenacker, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to seek bids for various roof replacements around the District and for improvements to the old Dahlgren School building based on findings from the structural analysis recently completed.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Becker to enter in to executive session at 8:00 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees; collective bargaining considerations; and student disciplinary action.  Roll Call Vote- Voting Yes – Donelson, Becker, Anselment, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Maulding to come out of executive session at 10:00 p.m.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Maulding, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

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

Motion by Anselment, second by Becker to accept the letter of resignation from Marilyn Ragan as a cook at the Jr.-Sr. High School effective April 3, 2008.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Rubenacker, second by Maulding to accept the letter of resignation from Marcy (Suchomski) Hood as the girl’s varsity volleyball coach effective April 15, 2008.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Anselment to accept the notice of retirement as per Article 9.4 of the collective bargaining agreement with the District’s School Related Personnel from Linda Nelson as a teacher aide effective at the end of the 2008-2009 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Maulding, second by Becker to approve the attached list of summer league umpires and concession workers for the 2008 season.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

 

Motion by Rubenacker, second by Kirsch to approve the attached list of summer league volunteer coaches for the 2008 season.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to approve not to reappoint Gary Hopper as the girl’s varsity basketball coach for the 2008-2009 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Rubenacker, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to authorize to advertise for an eleven month position for a Pre-School/Special Education secretary beginning with the 2008-2009 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch to authorize to advertise for the following coaching positions for the 2008-2009 school year:  Girl’s Junior High 7th Grade Basketball Coach, Girl’s Junior High Softball Coach, Girl’s Varsity Basketball Coach, Girl’s Varsity Volleyball Coach and Boy’s Assistant Football Coach.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Becker to authorize to advertise for an eleven month administrative position assigned as Special Education Director/Pre-School Principal/RtI Facilitator/Test Coordinator beginning with the 2008-2009 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Rubenacker to re-employ the following District administrators with assignments as listed and salary/benefits to be determined:  Joy Battagliotti, 10 months, Dahlgren School Principal/Cafeteria Supervisor/Title I Director/Gifted Coordinator; Jeff Fetcho, 12 months, Jr./Sr. High School Principal/Homeless Liaison; Jackie Frey, 12 months, East Side School Principal/Non-Discrimination Coordinator; Vince Mitchell, 12 months, District Superintendent; Mark Scott, 10 months, Jr./Sr. High School Assistant Principal/504 Coordinator and Clint Winemiller, 10 months (half-time), Athletic Director/Elementary Basketball Coordinator.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Rubenacker, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker second by Kirsch to adjourn.  Vote was taken by voice, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.

 

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                                                                                    Board President

 

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                                                                                    Board Secretary