September 2009

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPUE UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #103

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 2009

 

 

Vice-President Laurie Delgado called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:46 p.m. September 16, 2009 in the Library.

 

Members present:  C. Klinefelter, N. Barto, L. Delgado, 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

 

DEA:    K Ballard, L. Lenkaitis, A. Weddell

 

Guests:  E. Fox, D. Bartlett, Mrs. Debbie Treadway, Lindsay Welbers, N-T

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by B. Guzman to approve the minutes of the regular and executive session minutes dated August 19, 2009; the monthly bills; the Treasurer’s Reports dated July 31, 2009 and the revised Treasurer’s Report dated 6/30/09.  The Treasurer’s Report dated August 31, 2009 will be included in this Friday’s notes.

Roll call vote Aye:   Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez

Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

GUESTS/PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

 

The newly hired Music teacher, Dale Bartlett, introduced himself to the boar members.

Keith Garcia spoke to the board about the J.H. Advisory Team.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

Mrs. Chandler reviewed her Superintendent’s Report, which was included in the board packet, and also reported:

 

·         Extremely please with the audit.  An A133 audit also had to be completed because we received over $500,000 in Federal monies.

·         78% free/reduced lunch status this year

·         Attended an FOIA meeting on September 16, Mrs. Chandler will update the board regarding this meeting.

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

 

·         Mrs. Staudenmeier reviewed her report, which was included in the Board Packet.

 

AUDITOR’S REPORT

 

Arch Hopkins presented the District’s Audit Report for FY09.  He gave his auditor’s opinion to the Board.  Mr. Hopkins told the Board the District improved its finances over last year.  The District has had two years of good, solid financial growth.  He stated this is a good financial situation that we have a little reserve on hand.

 

DEAN OF STUDENTS

 

Mr Barto reviewed his Discipline Report, which was included in the Board Packet.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Second Reading

Motion by J. Hayes, seconded by B. Guzman to approve the second reading of policies in sections 200, 300, 400, 500 and 600.

Roll call vote Aye:   Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez

Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Closed Session Tapes

Motion by N. Barto, seconded by C. Klinefelter to approve the destruction of closed session tapes that are more than 18 months old.

Roll call vote Aye:   Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez

Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

2009-2010 Budget

Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the budget for the 2009-2010 school year.

Roll call vote Aye:   Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez

Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Non-Resident Choice Students

Motion by N. Barto, seconded by C. Klinefelter to approve the resolution declining requests to accept non-resident Choice students.

Roll call vote Aye:   Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez

Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Family Medical Leave

Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by L. Delgado to approve family medical leave for Steven Eiberger effective August 24, 2009 through September 11, 2009.

Roll call vote Aye:   Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez

Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by J. Hayes to enter into executive session at 7:55 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 C. Klinefelter, seconded by L. Delgado to come out of executive session at 8:25 p.m.  Voice vote:  Aye:  6.  Nay:  None. Motion carried.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Booster Club would like the activities included on the regular district calendar.  The Booster Club and the Men’s Club split the cost of this calendar.

 

Mrs. Chandler reported the State wants to know how many new jobs were created by the Federal stimulus funds.

 

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, October 21, 2009 as approved at the June 17, 2009 Board Meeting.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by N. Barto to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m.  Voice vote:  Aye:  6.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

 R. Scott Werkau, President

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                Lynn Ellis, Recording Secretary