August 2009
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 2009
President Scott Werkau called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:35 p.m. August 19, 2009 in the Library.
Members present: N. Barto, L. Delgado, S. Werkau, B. Guzman, J. Hayes, R. Hernandez
Since six members are present, a quorum does exist. It is legal to conduct the business of the District.
Staff present: A. Chandler, Superintendent, R. Staudenmeier, Principal
Guests: Lindsay Welbers, N-T, new teachers for the FY10 school year
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by J. Hayes, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the minutes of the regular and executive session minutes dated July 15, 2009, the minutes of the Building Committee meeting dated July 22, 2009, minutes from the Finance Committee meeting dated August 10, 2009, minutes from the Policy Committee meeting dated August 12, 2009, the monthly bills.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
GUESTS/PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The newly hired teachers each introduced themselves to the Board. Staff members present were:
Cynthia Liebovich, Gretchen Koehler, Sheila Harmon, Katherine Sailor, Richard Zapf II, Tiffany Smith, Kathleen Harrison, Mark Znaniecki Timothy Stevens, Lori Lewis, Jennifer Manning and Teri Rossman.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mrs. Chandler reviewed her Superintendent’s Report, which was included in the board packet.
· Informed the Board that Arch Hopkins would be at the September meeting to review the audit.
· Reviewed the latest PESS revisions.
· Informed the Board that the District would be staying with the current insurance plan.
· Informed that the First Congregational Church would allow the District to use of the room again this year.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
· Mr. Staudenmeier reviewed the Crisis Management Plan for the Board.
· Reviewed ACCESS scores and informed the Board there are 182 students in grades 1-12 who are still in the program
NEW BUSINESS
First
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by N. Barto to approve the first reading of policies in sections 200, 300, 400, 500 and 600.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Closed Session Tapes
Motion by B. Guzman seconded by L. Delgado to approve the destruction of closed session tapes that are more than 18 months old.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Personnel
Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the resignation of Ashley Argubright (Lamps), Pre-K teacher.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Motion by N. Barto, seconded by J. Hayes to approve the resignation of Jeannie Pedersen-Smith effective 8/18/09.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded J. Hayes to approve the employment of Kathryn Sailor as the Pre-K teacher for the 2009-2010 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Motion by N. Barto, seconded by B. Guzman to approve the hiring Kathleen Harrison as an ESL/Bilingual teacher for the 2009-2010 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the hiring of Dale Bartlett as the Music teacher for the 2009-2010 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Motion by N. Barto, seconded by B. Guzman to hire Julie Smith as a one-on-one special education aide as needed for the 2009-2010 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by L. Delgado to approve Jennifer Manning as an elementary teacher for the 2009-2010 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Insurance
Motion by J. Hayes, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the current health insurance plan as presented by Phoenix Insurance for the 2009-2010 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
BMP Policies and Procedures
Motion by N. Barto, seconded by J. Hayes to approve the BMP Tri-County Special Education Cooperative Special Education Policies and Procedures Assuring the Implementation of Comprehensive Programming for Students with Disabilities.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Non-Certified Handbook
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by J. Hayes to approve the Non-Certified Handbook for the 2009-2010 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Crisis Management Plan
Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by N. Barto to approve the Crisis Management Plan as corrected for phone numbers for the 2009-2010 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
403b Plan
Motion by J. Hayes, seconded by L. Delgado to review and approve the DePue 403(b) Plan document for the 2009-2010 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Finance
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by N. Barto to approve moving $610 from the Education Fund to Operations and Maintenance. To approve moving $85,610 from Operations and Maintenance to Fund 60 Capital Projects.
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by J. Hayes to enter into executive session at 7:15 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees, collective bargaining matters, student discipline cases, placement of students and other matters relating to individual students and personnel. Voice vote: Aye: 6. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Motion by N. Barto, seconded by L. Delgado to come out of executive session at 7:52 p.m. Voice vote: Aye: 6. Nay: None. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION
Mrs. Chandler informed the Board that she had found a van to replace the old Dodge Caravan. The vehicle she would like to purchase is a 2007 Dodge Caravan. The teachers are expected to take the van to workshops, etc. Mrs. Chandler stated she was reluctant to send teachers out in the old van.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING
The next regular meeting was set for 6:30 p.m. in either the Library or Principal’s Office on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 as approved at the June 17, 2009 Board Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by N. Barto to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Voice vote: Aye: 6. Nay: None. Motion carried.
R. Scott Werkau, President