The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of April 20, 2010, 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, Krystal Donelson, Randy Kirsch, and John Ewald.

Absent- Steve Becker, Tom Maulding, and Rodney Rubenacker.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Anselment to approve the following items under the Consent Agenda: The minutes from the March 16, 2010 regular board meeting, the Treasurer’s Report, budget report, bill listing, destruction of Executive Session Audio Tapes Older than 18 months per Code, Final Adoption: Revised Policies BCA, GBRL, IEC, JAA, JDH, JGI. First Reading: Policies DFL, DJE, DJED, IDAA, and IDB. Out of state trips: HS softball team to Cocoa, Florida on April 5-9, 2010; DH 3^rd/4^th grades to St. Louis, MO on April 13, 2010; HS FCA to Evansville, IN on April 18, 2010; Senior Class trip to Gatlinburg, TN on April 27-29, 2010; High School Chorus to Cincinnati, OH on May 7-8, 2010; 8^th grade band trip to Santa Claus, IN on May 15, 2010 and HS Humanities Club to St. Louis, MO on May 13, 2010. Roll Call Vote –Voting Yes – Kirsch, Anselment, Donelson, and Ewald. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE – None.

VISITORS – Lynette and Todd Staley.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - Status

Mr. Mitchell reminded the Board that IASB Board Resolution proposals are due by June 23, 2010.

The Egyptian Division Governing Committee meeting is May 4, 2010 and Mr. Ewald gave the Board a draft copy of new by-laws that will be voted on and that each Board can have one vote.

Mr. Mitchell received a Safety survey from Country Mutual Insurance highlighting areas of safety concerns throughout the District.

Mr. Mitchell notified the Board that the Preschool received accreditation from NAEYC until the year 2015 and they also received a QRS Star Level 3 Award through the Department of Human Services.

Mr. Mitchell stated that the State still owes the District approximately $771,860 in mandated categoricals and grants.

Rubenacker entered the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

Mr. Mitchell gave the Board the following information: Career Ed. Flyer of Job and Salary projections, a letter from Mr. Kirkpatrick, Librarian showing that the media center technology schedule is on-line, gave a Curt Reed Elementary Camp schedule and an end of the year event calendar.

OLD BUSINESS –

Mr. Mitchell and Brent Johnson updated the Board on various district wide summer maintenance projects such as: storm drains at the field, grease traps to be emptied, emergency lighting, underground gas leak, Active Board electrical wiring at Dahlgren and install gates around athletic field.

Lynette and Todd Staley were present to discuss with the Board the policy of student’s participation in a Sport/Competition for a Non-District Sponsored Group. President Ewald appointed the Academic Excellence Committee to work with Mr. Fetcho in developing the 2010-2011 Extracurricular Handbook.

Motion by Anselment, second by Donelson to conduct the annual lottery for hiring of the 2010 summer maintenance painters, field workers, and bus mechanic helper. See the attached recommendations and alternates. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS-

Mr. Mitchell stated that he will be meeting on Friday, April 23, 2010 with union representatives on updating selected job descriptions.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Rubenacker to approve the final 2009-2010 school calendar with May 28, 2010 being the last day. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Donelson to adopt the 2010-2011 school calendar and teacher in-service plan. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Kirsch to renew the District’s membership in the IHSA and appoint Jeff Fetcho as the District’s official representative. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

The Board tabled the consideration to re-bid the District’s various insurance coverages as follows: Property, Casualty, Vehicle, Liability and Worker’s Compensation due to board members not being present.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Anselment to enter in to executive session at 8:25 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, dismissal, and performance of specific employees; student disciplinary action; and pending litigation. Roll Call Vote- Voting Yes – Kirsch, Anselment, Donelson, Rubenacker and Ewald. Motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Donelson to come out of executive session at 9:10 p.m. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Rubenacker and Ewald. Motion carried.

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

Motion by Kirsch, second by Donelson to approve the Family Medical Leave Act request from Henry Rapp, custodian, beginning March 6, 2010. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Rubenacker second by Anselment to dismiss Patti Miles for medical reasons which prevent her from performing her assigned duties as a teacher aide, retroactive to March 1, 2010, which nullifies her previously approved resignation. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to accept the attached list of Summer League concession workers and umpires for the 2010 summer season. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Donelson to approve the Memo of Understanding with the teachers union Local 4148 regarding amended language on awarding personal leave as per the Teacher Retirement System recommendations. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch to approve the Laborer’s mandatory vacation shut down week scheduled for July 2^nd thru July 9, 2010. 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 9:15 p.m.

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Board President

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Board Secretary