April 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 2010
President Scott Werkau called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:18 p.m. April 21, 2010 in the Library.
Members present: C. Klinefelter, N. Barto, S. Werkau, B. Guzman, J. Hayes, R. Hernandez
Board Member L. Delgado arrived at 7:20 p.m.
Since six 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: K. Sailer, S. Harmon
Guests: Lindsay Welbers, N-T,
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by J. Hayes to approve:
Minutes of the regular and executive session of the regular board meeting dated March 17, 2010
Regular and executive session minutes of the special board meeting dated March 22, 2010.
Discipline Committee regular and executive minutes dated March 17 and April 5, 2010.
Monthly bills.
Treasurer’s Reports dated March 31, 2010.
Approve Consent Agenda Items
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATION
Mrs. Chandler presented a thank you note from Jake Quesse thanking the Board for the award presented to him after he won the Bureau County Spelling Bee.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mrs. Chandler reviewed her Superintendent’s Report, which was included in the board packet:
- Mrs. Chandler reviewed the competitive School Improvement Grant. This grant would be for the high school only and the awarded amount could be between $50,000 to $2,000,000 each year for the next three years.
- Mrs. Chandler informed the Board of four alumni who are donating a basketball hoop and net for the blacktopped playground. They also plan to paint lines on the blacktop as weather permits.
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.
NEW BUSINESS
Closed Session Tapes
Motion by J. Hayes, 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 J. Hayes to approve the second 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.
Title I Summer School
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.
Personnel
Resignation
Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the resignation of Richard Zapf as Physical Education Health teacher and Junior High Boys/Girls Basketball Coach.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Employment
Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by C. Klinefelter to approve the list of non-certified staff members to be employed for the 2010-2011 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Motion by B. Guzman, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the hiring of all tenured teachers for the 2010-2011 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None.
Abstain: Barto
Motion carried.
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by J. Hayes to approve Laurel Lenkaitis,
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Summer Custodial Help
Tabled – Summer cleaning aides.
Motion by J. Hayes, seconded by C. Klinefelter to approve Mrs. Chandler to hire painters needed for summer painting.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Extra Duty Assignments
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by B. Guzman to approve the following recommendations for Extra Duty assignments as listed for the 2010-2011 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None.
Abstain: Barto
Motion carried.
School Improvement Grant
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by B. Guzman to approve the Competitive 1003g School Improvement Grant for 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes
Nay: Hernandez
Motion carried.
Spring Valley City Bank Resolution
Motion by J. Hayes, seconded by B. Guzman to approve the resolution to transfer money and set up accounts at the Spring Valley City Bank.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
IESA and IHSA
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by C. Klinefelter to approve membership in the Illinois Elementary School Association and the Illinois High School Association for the
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Fees
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by L. Delgado to approve the fee list for the 2010-2011 school year with no increases.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Copies
Motion by J. Hayes, seconded by C. Klinefelter to allow Mrs. Chandler to pursue copier bids during the summer of 2010.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Bus Bid
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by J. Hayes to approve the bus bid from First Student for $72,100 for regular transportation,$36,050 for the LaMoille/Manlius special education route, $33,250 for the LP special education route, and $40/hour for activity routes for the 2010-2011 school year.
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Senior Graduation
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by C. Klinefelter to approve the list of seniors to graduate from
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Real Estate Transaction
Motion by L. Delgado, seconded by B. Guzman to approve the resolution to purchase the lot on
Roll call vote Aye: Klinefelter, Barto, Delgado, Werkau, Guzman, Hayes, Hernandez
Nay: None. Motion carried.
Technology Backbone Upgrade
Motion by J. Hayes, 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
Meeting cancelled.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by N. Barto to enter into executive session at 8:20 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 C. Klinefelter to come out of executive session at 8:53 p.m. Voice vote: Aye: 7. Nay: None. Motion carried.
OTHER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
R. Hernandez asked to go on record state he can be contacted by anyone, which includes district employees and village employees.
R. Hernandez reported the school e-mail is inconsistent. Mrs. Chandler stated the District’s Webmaster would be contacted.
R. Hernandez asked if the defibulator was up to date. Mrs. Chandler informed him the school nurse keeps the defibulator up to date and the District has trained employees to use the equipment.
R. Hernandez asked that the heading “Old Business” be kept on the agenda even if there is no old business to discuss.
N. Barto asked if any of the monthly board meeting could be held at an earlier time if President Werkau’s schedule accommodates an early start. S. Werkau stated he knows
The next regular meeting was set for 7:15 p.m. in either the Library or Principal’s Office on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 as approved at the June 17, 2009 Board Meeting. Time change approved at the December 16, 2009 meeting
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by C. Klinefelter, seconded by B. Guzman to adjourn the meeting at 9:02 p.m. Voice vote: Aye: 7. Nay: None. Motion carried.
R. Scott Werkau, President