October 2009
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 2009
Motion by B Guzman, seconded by J. Hayes to appoint N. Barto as President Pro-Tem. Voice vote: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
President Pro-Tem N. Barto called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:33 p.m. October 21, 2009 in the Library.
Members present: N. Barto, B. Guzman, J. Hayes, R. Hernandez
C. Klinefelter arrived at 6:41 p.m.
Since four members are present, a quorum does exist. It is legal to conduct the business of the District.
Staff present: A. Chandler, Superintendent, J. Barto, Dean of Students
DEA: B. Wooden, S. Konieczny, G. Koehler
Guests: J. Fox, Lindsay Welbers, N-T, Mac Scott,
PRESENTATION FROM THE JAMES BLAIR FAMILY
Mrs. Norma Lopez and Mrs. Ann Quesse, representatives of the James Blair Family, presented the
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by J. Hayes to approve:
Minutes of the regular and executive session minutes dated September 17, 2009
Minutes of the Special Board meeting dated September 23, 2009
Minutes of the Board Policy Committee meeting dated October 15, 2009
Monthly bills
Treasurer’s Reports dated August 31, 2009 and September 30, 2009
Approve Consent Agenda Items
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mrs. Chandler reviewed her Superintendent’s Report, which was included in the board packet and reviewed policy changes in the 200’s through 800’s. Discussed following:
- Question on Spiritual Belief Leave
- IHSA will do random drug tests – not on all players or only during seasonal play
- Graduation requirements on policy and credits
- Send letter to the DePue Men’s Club thanking them for the generous donation toward field trips.
- J. Fox commented on Village surveys for water bills.
- J.H. Parent/Teacher procedures.
- Tax Levy is for next year’s budget. We need to over-estimate to receive as much as possible.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
· Mrs. Staudenmeier’s report was reviewed. Her report was included in the Board Packet.
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Mr Barto reviewed his Discipline Report, which was included in the Board Packet. Dean reported that discipline problems have gone down.
NEW BUSINESS
Closed Session Tapes
Motion by B. Guzman, 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, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
First
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by J. Hayes to approve the first reading of policy changes in the 200’s through 800’s.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
BMP Policies and Procedures
Motion by J. Hayes, seconded by C. Klinefelter to approve the BMP Tri-County Special Education Cooperative Policy and Special Education Procedures assuring the Implementation of Comprehensive Programming for Children with Disabilities effective October 23, 2009.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
School Treasurer
Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by J. Hayes to appoint Laurie Delgado as School Treasurer for one year.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Money Transfer
Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by J. Hayes to approve the transfer of $32,397 from the Education Fund to the Tort Fund as per auditor recommendation.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Bilingual Teacher
Tabled.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by R. Hernandez, seconded by C. Klinefelter to enter into executive session at 7:03 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: 5. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by J. Hayes to come out of executive session at 7:59 p.m. Voice vote: Aye: 5. Nay: None. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION
R. Hernandez asked if there is a policy on coaches and privileges. He was informed both are covered by the coach’s contract.
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, November 18, 2009 as approved at the June 17, 2009 Board Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by J. Hayes, seconded by C. Klinefelter to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m. Voice vote: Aye: 5. Nay: None. Motion carried.
N. Barto, President Pro-Tem