The Board of Education of
Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the
evening of
Roll Call
was taken as follows: Present – Danny
Anselment, Steve Becker, Randy Kirsch, Larry Launius, Tom Maulding, Terry
Rubenacker and John Ewald.
Motion
by Kirsch, second by Anselment to approve the following items under the Consent
Agenda: The minutes from the
CORRESPONDENCE
– None.
VISITORS-
Several Civics students were in attendance for a classroom assignment. Also,
Terry Aud, Golf Coach and team members were present to highlight their 2011
season and talk about their State competition experience.
SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT - Status
Mr. Mitchell updated the Board of the
following items: The Board was given a
Jr/Sr. High School monthly Principal’s Report and a sample of the sponsorship
ad for Jerry Sloan, who was recently inducted in to the Illinois High School
Basketball Association Hall of Fame was given the Board to view.
Mr. Mitchell talked about the roof
and siding repairs needed at the Unit Office recommending that they be done in
the Spring. The Board discussed the 2011
Summer League Report. The Board was
reminded that the Mt. Vernon Teacher’s Conference will be October 27th
and 28th, 2011 and that the School Foundation BBQ will be
Irene Biggerstaff, Director of
Transportation discussed with the Board transportation items such as the
National Bus Safety Week and that Mark Zimmerman, of the Illinois State Police
will be at Dahlgren November 8th and
Keith Botsch, District Auditor was
present to discuss the recent FY’11 District Audit. Mr. Botsch stated that the District was in stable
financial state considering the funding challenge faced by schools.
Motion by Launius, second by Becker to approve
the FY’11 District Audit as presented.
Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Launius, Becker, Anselment, Kirsch,
Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald. Motion
carried.
OLD BUSINESS –
The Board discussed the consideration
of approval for support of the proposed
The Board discussed the FY’ 12 tax
levy to be presented at the November 15th board meeting. The Board verbally approved Mr. Mitchell to
recommend a tax rate increase of around 4.75% but not to exceed 5%.
Mr. Fetcho discussed with the Board
the Timeline for Education Reform In Illinois highlighting items such as
filling vacancies and RIF/Recall requirements for staff.
Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker
to appoint the following administrators: Mr. Vince Mitchell, Mr. Jeff Fetcho,
and Mr. Jason Ronna to a newly required RIF/Recall Committee to discuss the
requirements prior to
Motion
by Becker, second by Rubenacker to approve the School Report Card and make it
available to the public. Vote was taken
by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Launius, second by Anselment to
enter in to executive session at
Motion by Becker, second by Kirsch to come
out of executive session at
Motion
by Anselment, second by Launius to approve the minutes from executive
session. Vote was taken by voice and
motion carried.
Motion by Becker, second by Rubenacker to
approve the Family Medical Leave Act request from Deborah Harrelson as per her
letter. Vote was taken by voice and
motion carried.
Motion by Anselment, second by Launius to correct
the motion of the September 20, 2011 board meeting to retroactively employ Tim
Corn, not Tim Crow, as a part-time Rend Lake College tutor as of September 20,
2011 for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment,
Launius, Becker, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald. Motion carried.
Motion by Maulding, second by Kirsch to
employ Jaime Brock as a bus driver effective
Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to employ
Jeffrey Holloman as a full-time custodian assigned to
Motion by Rubenacker, second by Anselment to
employ Vuel York as a girl’s Jr. Varsity Basketball coach for the 2011-2012
season. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes –
Rubenacker, Anselment, Becker, Kirsch, Launius, Maulding, and Ewald. Motion carried.
Motion by Launius, second by Anselment to approve
the attached list of volunteer elementary basketball coaches for the 2011-2012
school year and to approve Devan Welch as a volunteer boy’s high school
Assistant Basketball coach for the 2011-2012 school year. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Becker, second by Kirsch to authorize
to advertise for a girl’s Varsity Softball coach for the Spring 2012 season and
a girl’s 7th grade basketball coach for the remainder of the
2011-2012 school year. Vote was taken by
voice and motion carried.
Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker
to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Illinois Federation
of Teachers Local #4148 and the Hamilton County Board of Education from
Motion by Becker, second by Launius to
adjourn. Vote was taken by voice, motion
carried and the meeting adjourned at
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Board
President
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Board
Secretary