November 2009


BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPUE UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #103

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 2009

 

 

Vice President L. Delgado called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:46 p.m. November 28, 2009 in the Library.

 

Members present:  N. Barto, L. Delgado, B. Guzman, R. Hernandez 

 

Since four 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, J. Barto, Dean of Students

 

DEA:    G. Larios, D. Schroeder

 

Guests:  Lindsay Welbers, N-T

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

Motion by N. Barto, seconded by L. Delgado to approve:

      Minutes of the regular and executive session minutes dated October 21, 2009

      Monthly bills

      Treasurer’s Reports dated October 31, 2009.

      Approve Consent Agenda Items

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

Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

C. Klinefelter arrived at 6:50 p.m.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

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

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

 

Mrs. Staudenmeier reviewed her report, which was included in the board packet.

 

DEAN OF STUDENTS

 

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

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Closed Session Tapes

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

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

Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Second Reading

Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the second reading of policy changes in the 200’s through 800’s.

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

Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Levy

Motion by N. Barto, seconded by B. Guzman to approve the Levy as presented for the 2010-2011 school year.

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

Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Interagency Agency Agreement

Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by N. Barto to approve the Interagency Agreement between DePue Unit School District #103 and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

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

Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

FOI Officers

Motion by R. Hernandez, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the Superintendent and the Board Recording Secretary as the Freedom of Information Act Officers.

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

Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Bid Process

To approve Mrs. Chandler to complete the bidding process for the Life-Safety Project for the summer of 2010.

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

Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

Personnel

 

         Resignation

         Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by L. Delgado to accept regretfully the resignation of Hank Coble effective May 2010.  C. Klinefelter stated that Hank has made the Board’s job much easier.

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

         Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

         Motion by N. Barto, seconded by C. Klinefelter to approve the resignation of Jennifer Manning as H.S. Track Coach.

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

         Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

         Appointment

         Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by N. Barto to approve the appointment of Katherine Sailer as H.S. Track Coach.

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

         Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by N. Barto 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:  5.  Nay:  None. Motion carried.

 

Motion by N. Barto, seconded by B. Guzman to come out of executive session at 7:55 p.m.  Voice vote:  Aye:  5.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Mrs. Chandler informed the Board she met with Mrs. Jill Wachs.  Mrs. Wachs’ family would like to place a bench on the north side of the school in memory of Brian Wachs.  The Board stated by would be honored to accept this memorial for Brian.

 

C. Klinefelter asked who wrote the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Grant.  He asked about the quality of the produce and stated that the price of fruits and vegetables has gone up quite high recently.  He was pleased the produce is of high quality.

 

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, December 16, 2009 as approved at the June 17, 2009 Board Meeting.

 

Set January 13 as a tentative date for the Board Retreat.  Mrs. Chandler informed the Board the meeting would last approximately three hours. 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion by N. Barto, seconded by C. Klinefelter to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.  Voice vote:  Aye:  5.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

 

 

                                                                      

Laurie Delgado, Vice President

   

                                                                     

Lynn Ellis, Recording Secretary