February 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 2010
President Scott Werkau called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:28 p.m. February 17, 2010 in the Library.
Members present: C. Klinefelter, N. Barto, L. Delgado, S. Werkau, B. Guzman, J. Hayes, R. Hernandez
Since seven members are present, a quorum does exist. It is legal to conduct the business of the District.
Staff present: A. Chandler, Superintendent, E. Staudenmeier, Principal, J. Barto, Dean of Students
DEA: J. Keegan, E. Duffy
Guests: Lindsay Welbers, N-T
CONSENT AGENDA
President Werkau made an addendum to the consent agenda to add an additional monthly bill and to approve the revised regular monthly meeting minutes passed out at the meeting.
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by B. Guzman to approve:
Minutes of the regular and executive session minutes of the regular board meeting dated January 20, 2010.
Monthly bills.
Approve amended monthly bills dated January 20, 2010
Treasurer’s Reports dated January 31, 2010.
Approve Consent Agenda Items
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS
Tabled.
GUESTS/PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Guest called prior to the meeting and removed request to speak with Board.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by N. Barto to enter into executive session at 7:48 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: 7. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by N. Barto to come out of executive session at 8:57 p.m. Voice vote: Aye: 7. Nay: None. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mrs. Chandler reviewed her Superintendent’s Report, which was included in the board packet:
- Informed the Board the January board report had been revised changing NCLB Conference description to remove tickets. The attendees reimbursed the District for the tickets.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Mrs. Staudenmeier’s report was included in the board packet. Board members had no questions or comments.
DEAN’S REPORT
Mr. Barto’s report was included in the board packet. Board members had no questions or comments.
NEW BUSINESS
Closed Session Tapes
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the destruction of closed session tapes that are more than 18 months old.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Second
Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the second reading of policy changes in the 200’s, 400’s, 500’s, 600’s and 700’s.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
School Calendar 2010-2011
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by L. Delgado to approve school calendar Option A for the 2010-2011 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Amendment to IDH Agreement
Motion by N. Barto, seconded by J. Hayes to approve the first amendment to the agreement between the Illinois Department of Health Care and Family Services.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Transportation Agreement
Motion by B Guzman, seconded by N. Barto to approve a student transportation contract with Roxie Jarrell beginning February 2, 2010 and ending at the end of the school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Technology Integration Plan
To approve the Technology Integration Plan 2010.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
School Calendar
Motion by
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
FFVG
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by B. Guzman to approve the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant for the 2010-2011 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Superintendent Raise
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by J. Hayes to approve a 4.25 percent raise for the Superintendent for the 2010-2011 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Administrative Waiver
Motion by N. Barto, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the Administrative Wage waiver for the 2009-2010 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Student Discipline
No action taken
OTHER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regular meeting was set for 7:15 p.m. in either the Library or Principal’s Office on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 as approved at the June 17, 2009 Board Meeting. Time change approved at the December 16, 2009 meeting
Discipline Committee meeting March 1, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
Policy Committee meeting March 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
150 year DePue Alumni Reunion Committee asked if they could copy letters (using their own paper) and use the District’s bulk mailing permit.
A Wal-Mart Distribution employee would like to volunteer 2-5 hours a week. Wal-Mart will donate to the school when their employees volunteer hours.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by N. Barto to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 p.m. Voice vote: Aye: 7. Nay: None. Motion carried.
R. Scott Werkau, President
Elizabeth L. Ellis, Secretary