March 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 2010
President Scott Werkau called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:25 p.m. March 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: R. Butler, R. Goossens
Guests: Lindsay Welbers, N-T, Gus Hernandez, Diane Enbom, Diana Lopez,
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by B. Guzman to approve:
N. Barto questioned the Wal-Mart bill. The charges in question were supplies for our homeless students and were paid with ARRA monies.
Minutes of the regular and executive session minutes of the regular board meeting dated February 17, 2010
Discipline Committee regular and executive minutes dated February 17 and March 1.
Policy Committee minutes dated March 1, 2010
Limitation on Administrative Cost Hearing meeting dated February 17, 2010.
Work/Study Board Meeting dated February 23, 2010
Monthly bills.
Treasurer’s Reports dated February 28, 2010.
Approve Consent Agenda Items
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS
Mrs. Chandler congratulated Diana Lopez and Samantha Cappello for receiving an award from the Indiana University High School Journalism Institute for placing second in their Yearbook Design Contest. The students attended the workshop over the summer. Mrs. Chandler presented Diana Lopez with an award. Samantha Cappello will be given her award during school hours.
Ms. Enbom congratulated Jake Quesse for receiving first place in the Bureau County Spelling Bee. Mrs. Chandler also congratulated Jake and presented him with an award for his achievement. President Werkau said it has been about 10 years since a student from DePue won the county spelling bee.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mrs. Chandler reviewed her Superintendent’s Report, which was included in the board packet:
- Mrs. Chandler explained the Super LEA, Race to the Top and stated DePue was one of 12 schools in the state who qualify. Mrs. Chandler stated the average scores for the last years have been lower than 35%. Receiving the grant would mean more money and more support for the high school. The timeframe would be brief – starting the next school year.
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.
Mr. Hernandez asked if any student had reached step 24. N. Barto stated there was a big increase in discipline cases – more than last year. She asked what was going on. Mr. Barto explained the discipline issues were unexcused absences, not serving teacher and other detentions, inappropriate behavior toward teachers and other in the halls. N. Barto asked what the Board could do. Mrs. Chandler explained that some of the detentions were for no attending Responsible Learners and we now escort the junior high students to the Responsible Learners classroom. C. Klinefelter stated we need a group of peer teens to help with the younger students. More discussion ensued with Mr. Aden asking about parent involvement
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.
First
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by N. Barto to approve the first reading of policy changes in the 400’s, 500’s, 600’s, and 700’s.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Hazardous Transportation Resolution
Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the resolution of the designated hazard areas for the
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Student Discipline
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by B. Guzman to approve the expulsion of student number 10417 until May 28, 2010 with the option to attend the Alternative School.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Graduation Date
Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by L. Delgado to approve May 28, 2010 as the junior high and high school graduation date.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
R. Hernandez stated he wanted the Board to go into executive session with only the seven board members present and no administration. Motion was made by C. Klinefelter, seconded by N. Barto to enter into executive session at 8:07 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 11:55 p.m. Voice vote: Aye: 7. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Personnel – Certified
Motion by N. Barto, seconded by B. Guzman to approve the employment of 2nd year –
3rd year –
4th year –Roberta, Butler, James Clanin,
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by B. Guzman to approve following teachers to be placed on tenure for the 2010-2011 school year:
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Motion by N. Barto, seconded by B. Guzman to approve honorable dismissal from the
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes
Nay: Hernandez
Motion carried.
Motion by J. Hayes, seconded by L. Delgado to approve dismissal of
Roll call vote Aye: Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman
Nay: Klinefelter, Hayes, Hernandez
Motion carried.
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by N. Barto to approval dismissal of Joseph Nimee from the
Roll call vote: Aye: Barto, Delgado, Guzman, Werkau, Klinefelter, Hayes
Nay: Hernandez
Motion carried.
Personnel – Non-Certified
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by N. Barto to accept regretfully the resignation of Gretchen Hallen, a 13-year employee.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the employment of Patricia Hyson, ESL;
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Extra Duty Assignments – Resignations and Recommendations
Motion by J. Hayes, seconded by C. Klinefelter to approve the following resignations from their extra duty assignments for the 2010-2011 school year: Katie Sment, Senior Advisor;
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Special Meeting
Motion by N. Barto, seconded by B. Guzman to approve setting a special meeting of the Board of education March 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Principal’s office.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
OTHER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regular meeting was set for 7:15 p.m. in either the Library or Principal’s Office on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 as approved at the June 17, 2009 Board Meeting. Time change approved at the December 16, 2009 meeting
Special Board Meeting March 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Principal’s Office.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by N. Barto to adjourn the meeting at 12:12 a.m. Voice vote: Aye: 7. Nay: None. Motion carried.
R. Scott Werkau, President
Lynn ELlis, Recording Secretary