The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of May 18, 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, 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 April 20, 2010 regular board meeting, and the minutes from the April 12, 2010 special 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 DFL, DJE, DJED, IDAA, IDB.  Out of state trips:  8th grade end of year trip to Santa Claus, IN on May 24, 2010 and Dahlgren kindergarten to St. Louis, MO on May 4, 2010.  Roll Call Vote –Voting Yes – Donelson, Kirsch, Becker, Anselment, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            CORRESPONDENCE –  A thank you note from the Charles Becker family and a thank you note from John and Debbie Wellen for allowing them to be the volunteer team quest sponsors this season.

VISITORS – Mrs. Nicole King was present to discuss the enrollment and transportation of her child that will be in kindergarten this fall.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - Status

Dennis Lynch and Todd Tracy were present to update and discuss with the Board the Jr. High and Sr. High Fox Fire Trap shooting teams season and possible fundraising projects.  Also, the sponsors are interested in starting a 501(c)3 foundation for the team but are now in the beginning steps of the project.

Raymond Riley, District Bus Mechanic was present to discuss with the Board the fixing or replacing of bus #18.  The Board recommended that he not fix the bus but start getting prices for a good used, low mileage buses pending the District’s funding and the availability of a bus.

Mr. Mitchell gave the Board the following information:  The 3 year technology plan for the District has been submitted, the end of the year calendar updates, a letter that was sent to the staff concerning cuts for the 2010-2011 school year and things that can be done now to help cut costs for the District.  Also, he gave the final 2008 EAV for the District of  $49,880,000,  and a program from the writing talent search contest banquet held by the Regional Office stating that Hamilton County had the majority of winners.

            Mr. Mitchell reminded the Board that those interested in attending the IASB Conference in November need to let him know soon to make reservations.  The high school sports awards will be held Monday, May 24, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. and the Jr. High Sports awards are Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

            Mr. Mitchell stated that the state still owes the District $836,045 in mandated categoricals and grants for this school year.

           

 

OLD BUSINESS –

            The Board decided at this time not to bid on the District’s property, casualty, vehicle, liability and workers’ comp insurance. 

The Board made no motion concerning the student participation in sport/competition for a non-district sponsored group until further information is gathered and brought before the Board at the June meeting.

Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch to approve the Crisis Response Annual Review Summary.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Mr. Mitchell discussed building and grounds items such as:  Fencing at the athletic field, installing electric to the Active Boards at Dahlgren, and correcting the moisture issue and mold presence in the Title I room at East Side on the 2nd floor.

NEW BUSINESS-

Motion by Donelson, second by Maulding to authorize to advertise for Cafeteria Supplies/Dairy Products/ and Bread Products for the 2010-2011 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Rubenacker to approve the adoption of revised student fees and adoption of additional student fee categories for the 2010-2011 school year including registration fees going from $20 to $25; elementary athletic admission fees to be $2-adults/$1-students; a new driver’s ed enrollment participation fee of $30; a new athletic participation fee of $30/student athlete per year for grades 7-12; and increasing lab fees from $15 to $20 for Ceramics, Drawing, Foods, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Construction classes.  Roll call vote- Voting Yes-Becker, Rubenacker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch to approve participation in Phase II of the State Board of Education’s-Race to the Top funding program.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Donelson, second by Rubenacker to approve the awarding of a high school diploma to James Lasswell as per School Code as a qualified Vietnam veteran.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

 Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to enter in to executive session at 9:35 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, dismissal, and performance of specific employees; the placement of individual students in special education programs; student disciplinary action and pending litigation.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Rubenacker to come out of executive session at 11:25 p.m.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Rubenacker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, 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 Becker, second by Kirsch to approve the Family Medical Leave Act request from Stephanie Allen, teacher aide, beginning April 28, 2010.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment second by Maulding to approve the Family Medical Leave Act request from Chrystal Gage, teacher, beginning August 17, 2010.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Maulding, second by Anselment to approve the Family Medical Leave Act request from Carole Roberts, school nurse, beginning April 14, 2010.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Kirsch to accept the letter of resignation from Michelle Johnson, teacher aide, effective at the end of the 2009-2010 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Rubenacker, second by Kirsch to accept the letter of resignation from Clint Winemiller as boy’s Jr. High track coach effective at the end of the 2010 season.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Anselment, second by Becker to accept the letter of resignation from Lisa Fetcho as girl’s Jr. High track coach effective at the end of the 2010 season.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Donelson, second by Kirsch to place Cathy Hart, teacher aide, on unpaid leave for the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year effective May 19, 2010.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to adjourn.  Vote was taken by voice, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.

 

 

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                                                                                    Board President

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                                                                                    Board Secretary