The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of March 15, 2011, at 6:00 p.m., in the Unit Office.

            Roll Call was taken as follows:  Present – Danny Anselment, Steve Becker, Krystal Donelson,  Randy Kirsch, Tom Maulding, Terry Rubenacker and John Ewald.   

            Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to approve the following items under the Consent Agenda: The minutes from the February 14, 2011 regular board meeting, the March 3, 2011 special board meeting, the Treasurer’s Report, budget report, bill listing, and destruction of Executive Session Audio Tapes Older than 18 months per Code.  Out of State Trip: Dahlgren 1st and 2nd grades to St. Louis, MO on April 21, 2011.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            CORRESPONDENCE – None.

            VISITORS – None.

            SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - Status

Mr. Mitchell updated the Board of the following items:  The state as of Board meeting time still owes the District $590,000.  He also read some of the Governor’s proposed legislative initiatives such as consolidation of school districts and establishing new district boundaries.  The Egyptian Division Spring dinner and meeting had agenda error and he handed out a revised copy. 

Mr. Mitchell told the Board of a Health Fair that was held at the high school from 9 to 1on Friday, March 11, 2011 that allowed staff to have some health items checked such as cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure.  Discussed proposed 2011-2012 calendar with August 15, 2011 as the tentative first day of school. 

Mr. Mitchell told the Board that the Annual Crisis Response Policy needed to be discussed before the April Board meeting at the Educational Excellence Committee meeting.

OLD BUSINESS –

Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to enter into a 5-year Bus Lease purchase agreement with Central States Bus Sales to purchase 3 busses.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Rubenacker, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            Mr. Mitchell discussed with the Board Building and Grounds issues, priorities and energy efficiency grants.

The Board verbally agreed not to participate in the Mt. Vernon Area Vocational Center Program, due to the cost of the program and the lack of interest.

NEW BUSINESS-

Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to schedule a Board Reorganization meeting after the April 5, 2011 school board election on May 2, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. at the Jr. high library.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

 

 

Motion by Kirsch, second by Rubenacker to set the High School graduation date for Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. and the 8th recognition is set for Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Kirsch, second by Anselment to approve the IASB Joint Resolution regarding school consolidation issues being debated in Springfield.   Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Becker to schedule a public hearing on April 19, 2011 at 6:50 p.m. prior to 7:00 p.m. board meeting to meet new guidelines for districts on attendance waivers for school holidays.  The District seeks to waive the Lincoln and Pulaski Day attendance regulations.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Donelson to enter in to executive session at 7:17 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, dismissal, and performance of specific employees; negotiations; student disciplinary action, and pending litigation.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Donelson, Anselment, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Donelson to come out of executive session at 9:25 p.m.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Donelson, Becker, Anselment, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

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

Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to approve the FMLA leave request from Teresa Mitchell. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to approve the attached list of volunteer coaches for spring 2011.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Kirsch to eliminate the following personnel-related positions due to reduction-in-force at the end of the 2010-2011 school year:  Freshman Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball, Elementary and Freshman Volleyball, Assistant Varsity Baseball and Softball, Assistant Varsity Golf, One Assistant Track and One Assistant Football, High School Drama Assistant, and Elementary Scholastic Bowl and Elementary Flag Football.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Becker to dismiss the following probationary teacher aides effective at the end of the 2010-2011 school year:  Jody Braden-ES, Stacey Atkinson-ES, Amanda Currie-ES, Tara Miller-ES and Eddie Fry-HS.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion  by Kirsch, second by Maulding to approve the resolution to honorably dismiss the following teacher aides due to reduction-in-force at the end of the 2010-2011 school year:  Deborah Harrelson-PS, Melissa Goin-ES, Heather Gunther-BR, Melissa Mullins-DH, Beverly Gordon-ES, Kathy Smith-ES, and Ashley Allen-BR.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Maulding, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion Carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Donelson to dismiss the following non-certified hourly employees effective at the end of the 2010-2011 school year.  Lori Benbrook-ES tutor, Ashley Green-ES computer lab, Deana Meade-PE tutor, Michelle Middendorf-HS tutor, Micheala Morlan-ES tutor, Rebecca Winemiller-DH tutor.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Donelson, Becker, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Maulding, second by Anselment to approve the resolution to honorably dismiss the following contractual, non-certified support personnel due to reduction-in-force at the end of the 2010-2011 school year:  Dana Carter-cook, Vida Dial-cook, and Kenny Miller-custodian.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Maulding, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Kirsch to dismiss Flossie Webb, a probationary secretary, due to reduction-in-force at the end of her contractual employment effective June 16, 2011.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Kirsch, Anselment, Donelson, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Rubenacker, second by Anselment to approve the resolution to honorably dismiss Ronny Millenbine, a non-contractual, non-certified support bus driver, due to reduction-in-force at the end of the 2010-2011 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Rubenacker, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Maulding, Kirsch, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to approve the resolution of non-reemployment for the following second year probationary teachers at the end of the 2010-2011 school year:  Abbi Buchanan and Staci Haile.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes- Becker, Maulding, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to approve the resolution of dismissal and non-reemployment for the following fourth year probationary teachers at end of the 2010-2011 school year:  Jenny Allen, Amy Deen, Marcy Hood, Cassandra Hutchcraft, Melissa Kaufman, and Bethany Moore.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Rubenacker, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Maulding, second by Kirsch to place the following second year teachers on a third year probationary status for the 2011-2012 school year:  Brian Blades and Chassity Rapp.  Roll Call Vote- Voting Yes – Maulding, Kirsch, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Maulding to place the following third year teachers on a fourth year probationary status for the 2011-2012 school year:  Jamie Ellis, Jason Hall, and Jennifer Irvin.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Donelson, Maulding, Anselment, Becker, Kirsch, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch to move the following fourth year teachers to tenure status for the 2011-2012 school year:  Lisa Fetcho, Enrique Guzman, Heather Mellott, Hillary Nottmeyer, and Chad Payne.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Kirsch, Becker, Donelson, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to employ Amanda Currie as a special education teacher assigned to East Side School from March 16, 2011 through June 2, 2011 and not reemploy for the 2011-2012 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Rubenacker to authorize to post internally for an Elementary/Jr. High Guidance Counselor position for the 2011-2012 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Becker to authorize to advertise for the following 2011 summer season:  Summer League Umpires, Concession Workers, Summer Maintenance Workers, Field Workers and Bus Mechanic Helper.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

            Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to schedule a special board meeting for Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Unit Office to act upon personnel and other business of the Board.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Rubenacker, second by Maulding to adjourn.  Vote was taken by voice, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

 

 

 

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                                                                                    Board President

                                                                                   

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                                                                                    Board Secretary