The Board returned at 7:12 P.M. A motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Droste to reconvene open session. Motion carried.

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1 Board of Education Regular Meeting March 19, 2008 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 100 was held Wednesday, March 19, 2008 in the office of the Board of Education. The meeting was called to order at 6:18 P.M. by John Copley, President. Other members present were Greg Brown, Angie Cory, Pete Hatfill, Bob Norman, and Paul Rogers. Also in attendance was Colleen Legge, Superintendent. A motion was made by Brown, seconded by Rogers to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of personnel and litigation. Motion carried. The Board, along with Ms. Legge, adjourned to closed session at 6:18 P.M. (Session #1) Sherry Droste arrived 6:21 P.M. Colleen Legge departed at 7:09 P.M. The Board returned at 7:12 P.M. A motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Droste to reconvene open session. Motion carried. Also in attendance for the open session were: Tammy Steckel, Director of Business Affairs; Keith Norman, Director of Technology; also, Laura Griffith, The Telegraph; Jong Cambron, Jersey County Journal; Michelle Brown, Michelle Bidlack, Mary Schell, Rose DeCourcey, Cynthia Barnhart, Denise Kallal, Alan Churchman and Lisa Schuenke, Principals; Chris Skinner, Bob Siemer, Kim Wackerly, Barb Terpening, Judy Fritz, Cindy Russell, Lisa Kolkmeyer, District Employees; also, Julie Pohlman, JaCinda Jones, Ed & Jo Test, and Steve Pace. A motion was made by Droste, seconded by Hatfill to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion carried. MINUTES A motion was made by Brown, seconded by Norman to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 20, and special meeting of February 28. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS None RECOGNITION OF STAFF AND STUDENTS None

2 BILLS A motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Droste that the bills, as presented, be approved for payment and orders drawn. On roll call, Brown, no; Cory, yes; Droste, yes; Hatfill, yes; Norman, yes; Rogers, yes; Copley, yes. Motion carried. PERSONNEL Ms. Legge presented the personnel recommendations. A motion was made by Norman, seconded by Droste to approve the resolution authorizing dismissal of non-tenured grant-funded instructor Barbara Smith, West Title I for the school year. WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined to discontinue some particular type of teaching service or program in the School District due to anticipated lack of grant funds; and WHEREAS, the instructor hereinafter set forth is and employee in a grant-funded position and has been so employed during the academic year; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the instructor hereinafter set forth shall be dismissed at the end of the school term, pursuant to Section 5/24-11 of The School Code, as a result of the decision of the Board of Education to discontinue some particular type of teaching service or program in the School District; NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Education of Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100, Counties of Jersey and Greene, State of Illinois, as follows: Section 1: The following instructor shall be dismissed at the end of the school term, in conformance with the Exhibit attached hereto and made a part hereof, because of the decision by the Board of Education to discontinue some particular type of teaching service or program: Barbara Smith Section 2: The President and Secretary of the Board of Education are hereby authorized and directed to send the instructor set forth herein a written notice of dismissal by first class mail at least forty-five (45) days before the end of the academic term, which notice shall be substantially as set forth in the Exhibit attached hereto. Section 3: The President and Secretary of the Board of Education are hereby authorized and directed to send the instructor set forth herein a written notice of dismissal by certified mail, return receipt requested, at least forty-five (45) days before the end of the academic term, which notice shall be substantially as set forth in the Exhibit attached hereto. Section 4: The Superintendent, or his designee, shall personally deliver a copy of said notice to the instructor set forth herein. Section 5: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect forthwith upon its passage.

3 Adopted this 19 th day of March, 2008, by the following vote: On roll call, Brown, yes; Cory, yes; Droste, yes; Hatfill, yes; Norman, yes; Rogers, yes; Copley, yes. Motion carried. ATTEST: President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education

4 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL March 20, 2008 To: Barb Smith We regret to advises you that the Board of Education of Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100, Counties of Jersey and Greene, State of Illinois, pursuant to Section 5/24-11 of The School Code, has determined to dismiss you at the end of the school term. The reason for your dismissal is the decision of the Board of Education to discontinue some particular type of teaching service or program in the School District due to anticipated lack of grant funds. Your services to the School District shall terminate as of May 30, Very truly yours, Board of Education of School District No. 100 Counties of Jersey and Greene State of Illinois ATTEST: By: President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education I received this Notice of Dismissal by Personal delivery on, EXHIBIT

5 A motion was made by Brown, seconded by Hatfill to approve the resolution authorizing dismissal of the part-time non-tenured grant funded position of Pat Coyle, JCHS - Truants Alternative and Optional Educational Program for the school year. WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined to discontinue some particular type of teaching service or program in the School District due to anticipated lack of grant funds; and WHEREAS, the instructor hereinafter set forth is employed on a part-time basis in a grant-funded position and has been so employed during the academic year; and WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that the instructor hereinafter set forth shall be dismissed at the end of the school term, pursuant to Section 5/24-11 of The School Code, as a result of the decision of the Board of Education to discontinue some particular type of teaching service or program in the School District; NOW THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Education of Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 Counties of Jersey and Greene, State of Illinois, as follows: Section 1: The following instructor shall be dismissed at the end of the school term, in conformance with the Exhibit attached hereto and made a part hereof, because of the decision by the Board of Education to discontinue some particular type of teaching service or program: Pat Coyle Section 2: The President and Secretary of the Board of Education are hereby authorized and directed to send the instructor set forth herein a written notice of dismissal by first class mail at least forty-five (45) days before the end of the academic term, which notice shall be substantially as set forth in the Exhibit attached hereto. Section 3: The President and Secretary of the Board of Education are hereby authorized and directed to send the instructor set forth herein a written notice of dismissal by certified mail, return receipt requested, at least forty-five (45 days) before the end of the academic term, which notice shall be substantially as set forth in the Exhibit attached hereto. Section 4: The Superintendent, or his designee, shall personally deliver a copy of said notice to the instructor set forth herein. Section 5: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect forthwith upon its passage. ADOPTED this 19 th day of March, 2008, by the following vote: Brown, yes; Cory, yes; Droste, yes; Hatfill, yes; Norman, yes; Rogers, yes; Copley, yes. Motion carried. ATTEST: President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education

6 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL March 20, 2008 To: Pat Coyle We regret to advises you that the Board of Education of Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100, Counties of Jersey and Greene, State of Illinois, pursuant to Section 5/24-11 of The School Code, has determined to dismiss you at the end of the school term. The reason for your dismissal is the decision of the Board of Education to discontinue some particular type of teaching service or program in the School District due to anticipated lack of grant funds. Your services to the School District shall terminate as of May 30, Very truly yours, Board of Education of School District No. 100 Counties of Jersey and Greene State of Illinois ATTEST: By: President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education I received this Notice of Dismissal by personal delivery on, EXHIBIT

7 A motion was made by Brown, seconded by Norman to approve the following resolution authorizing the dismissal of the first year non-tenured teacher, Lindsey Terpening, Special Education teacher at Illini Middle School for the school year. WHEREAS, the teacher hereinafter set forth is completing her first term of probationary teaching service during the school year, having commenced her full-time employment from a date before November 1, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the teacher hereinafter set forth shall not be reemployed for the school term, pursuant to Section 5/24-11 of The School Code; NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Education of Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100, Counties of Jersey and Greene, State of Illinois, as follows: Section 1: The following first year non-tenured teacher shall not be reemployed for the school term in conformance with the Exhibit attached hereto and made a part hereof: Lindsey Terpening Section 2: The President and Secretary of the Board of Education are hereby authorized and directed to send the teacher a written notice on non-reemployment by first class mail at least forty-five (45) days before the last teacher employment day for the school term, which notice shall be substantially as set forth in the Exhibit attached hereto. Section 3: The President and Secretary of the Board of Education are herby authorized and directed to send the teacher a written notice of non-reemployment by certified mail, return receipt requested, at least forty-five (45) days before the last teacher employment day for the school term, which notice shall be substantially as set forth in the Exhibit attached hereto. Section 4: The Superintendent or his designee shall also personally deliver, with receipt, a copy of said notice to the teacher. Section 5: The Resolution shall be in full force and effect forthwith upon its passage. ADOPTED this 19 th day of March, 2008, by the following vote: Brown, yes; Cory, yes; Droste, yes; Hatfill, yes; Norman, yes; Rogers, yes; Copley, yes. Motion carried. ATTEST: President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education

8 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL March 20, 2008 To: Lindsey Terpening We regret to advises you that the Board of Education of Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100, Counties of Jersey and Greene, State of Illinois, pursuant to Section 5/24-11 of The School Code, has determined not to reemploy you for the school term. Your services to the School District shall terminate as of May 30, Very truly yours, Board of Education of School District No. 100 Counties of Jersey and Greene State of Illinois ATTEST: By: President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education I received this Notice of Non- Reemployment by personal delivery on, EXHIBIT

9 A motion was made by Hatfill, seconded by Norman to approve the following resolution authorizing non-reemployment of part-time non-tenured teacher, Dawn Dwyer, JCHS Social Studies, for the school year. WHEREAS, the teacher hereinafter set forth is a non-tenured teacher employed on a full-time basis after November 1, 2007 or employed on less than a full-time basis during the school term; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the teacher hereinafter set forth shall not be reemployed for the school term, pursuant to Section 5/24-11 of The School Code; NOW THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Education of Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 Counties of Jersey and Greene, State of Illinois as follows: Section 1: The following part-time non-tenured teacher shall not be reemployed for the school term in conformance with the Exhibit attached hereto and made a part hereof: Dawn Dwyer Section 2: The President and Secretary of the Board of Education are hereby authorized and directed to send the teacher a written notice of non-reemployment by both regular U.S. mail and by certified mail, return receipt requested, at least forty-five (45) days before the last teacher employment day for the school term, which notice shall be substantially as set forth in the Exhibit attached hereto. Section 3: The Superintendent or his designee shall also personally deliver, with receipt, a copy of said notice to the teacher. Section 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect forthwith upon its passage. ADDOPTED this 19 th day of March, 2008 by the following vote: Brown, yes; Cory, yes; Droste, yes; Hatfill, yes; Norman, yes; Rogers, yes; Copley, yes. Motion carried. ATTEST: President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education

10 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL March 20, 2008 To: Dawn Dwyer We regret to advises you that the Board of Education of Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100, Counties of Jersey and Greene, State of Illinois, pursuant to Section 5/24-11 of The School Code, has determined not to reemploy you for the school term. Your services to the School District shall terminate as of May 30, Very truly yours, Board of Education of School District No. 100 Counties of Jersey and Greene State of Illinois ATTEST: By: President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education I received this Notice of Non- Reemployment by personal delivery on, EXHIBIT

11 A motion was made by Droste, seconded by Hatfill to reemploy the following fourth year teachers for the school year: B.J. Symes, Christy Dean, Curt Schroeder, Joya Skinner, Kathy Shalley, Sarah Thompson, Mary Siemer, Jodi Burney, Shelly Diamond, Michelle Cordes, Kristie Hurley and Waylon Schroeder. Also, to reemploy the following third year teachers for the school year: Erica Smith, Stote Reeder, Maggie McCalla, Gwen Brunaugh, Kelly LeBlanc, Misty Eickhoff, Kimberly Speidel, and Julie Elliott-Alexander. Also, to reemploy the following first year teachers for the school year: Scott Burney, Mary Cain, Gary Carter, Tiffany Cazier, and Julie Walker. Also, to reemploy the following Administrators for the school year: Ken Schell, District Administrator; Tracy Howard, Special Education Coordinator; Tammy Steckel, Director of Business Affairs; Michelle Brown, Michelle Bidlack, Cynthia Barnhart, Denise Kallal, Kim Wackerly, Lisa Schuenke, Chris Skinner, and David Evans, Building Administrators; Rose DeCourcey and Mary Schell, Teaching Principals. Also, to reemploy Keith Norman, Director of Technology; Chris Griffin, Computer Technician; and Michelle Herkert, School Psychologist for the school year. Also to approve the following employment recommendations: Dawn Dwyer as Social Studies teacher at JCHS retroactively beginning on March 6, 2008 through the end of the school year. Henry Genisio as full time custodian at Illini Middle School effective March 20, Sandra Eskra as head cook at Dow Elementary effective April 1, Julie Walker as JCHS cheerleading coach effective the school year. Approval of the following resignations: Resignation of Nate Lorton, teacher at Illini Middle School, effective at the end of the school year in order to accept employment in another school district. Resignation of Lori Lorton, teacher at Illini Middle School, effective at the end of the school year in order to accept employment in another school district. Resignation of Nate Lorton as JCHS assistant boys basketball coach effective at the end of the school year. Resignation of Nate Lorton as JCHS assistant football coach effective at the end of the school year. Resignation of Scott Burney as Illini White Girls basketball coach effective at the end of the school year. Resignation of Bob Madson as assistant girls soccer coach at JCHS effective at the end of the school year. Resignation of Bob Madson as assistant boys soccer coach effective at the end of the school year. Resignation of Bryan Brown as head girls basketball coach at JCHS effective March 14, The maternity leave request of Jill Lamer, teacher at Delhi Elementary, effective September 2, 2008 through October 14, 2008.

12 Leave of absence of Tracy Howard, Director of Special Education, effective immediately possibly extending through the end of the school year. On roll call, Brown, yes; Cory, yes; Droste, yes; Hatfill, yes; Norman, yes; Rogers, yes; Copley, yes. Motion carried. A motion was made by Droste, seconded by Norman to employ Alan Churchman as Curriculum Director effective July 1, On roll call, Brown, yes; Cory, no; Droste, yes; Hatfill, yes; Norman, yes; Rogers, yes; Copley, yes. Motion carried. INVESTMENTS None PURCHASES/CONTRACTS Mrs. Steckel reviewed Bids for Fall Sports Equipment, recommending purchases be made from the following vendors based upon low bids as per specifications: A motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Droste that purchases be made as recommended. Bid Fall Sports Equipment Curt Smith $ Eurosport $63.72 Hayden s $ Johnny Mac s $2, Riddell/All American $1, Direct Orders: Hayden s $ Tennis Connection $ WEBE Ink $1, Westlake $ TOTAL $8, On roll call, Brown, yes; Cory, yes; Droste, yes; Hatfill, yes; Norman, yes; Rogers, yes; Copley, yes. Motion carried. A motion was made by Brown, seconded by Hatfill to continue with the Sangamon Area Purchasing Cooperative by adopting the following resolution: WHEREAS, present statutes allow school districts to jointly offer programs for better educational advantages; and WHEREAS, Article 7, Section 10 of the constitution of the State of Illinois and The Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5ILCS 220/1, et seq., authorize the parties hereto to

13 enter into intergovernmental agreements to exercise, combine or transfer any power or function, in any manner not prohibited by law or by ordinance; and WHEREAS, entering into this agreement is in the best interest of Community Unit School District No. 100; and WHEREAS, the Community Unit School District No. 100, has determined it would realize an economic benefit from membership in the Sangamon Area Purchasing Cooperative and desires membership in said Cooperative; and NOW THEREFORE let it be resolved that Community Unit School District No. 100 in the county of Jersey/Greene in the State of Illinois is authorized to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Sangamon Area Purchasing Cooperative for the School Year; and BE it further resolved that the President and Secretary of this Board of Education are hereby authorized to direct and execute the certification below, and BE it further resolved that the Superintendent of said school district is hereby designated as the duly voting representative for Community Unit School District No. 100 in the Sangamon Area Purchasing Cooperative. I, Colleen Legge, Superintendent of Community Unit School District No. 100, In Jersey/Greene Counties, Illinois, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a certain resolution which was duly passed by said Board of Education at its appropriately announced meeting held on the 19 th day of March, Colleen Legge, Superintendent On roll call, Brown, yes; Cory, yes; Droste, yes; Hatfill, yes; Norman, yes; Rogers, yes; Copley, yes. Motion carried. BOARD POLICY ADOPTION The following Board Policies were reviewed at the February meeting as a first reading. A motion was made by Droste, seconded by Brown to approve the revision to the Board Policy by adopting the following: 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management 4:60 Purchases and Contracts 4:110 Transportation 5:10 General Personnel Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment 5:290 Educational Support Personnel Employment Termination and Suspensions 6:60 Curriculum Content 6:320 High School Credit for Proficiency

14 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited 7:180 Preventing Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment 7:220 Bus Conduct 8:20 Community Use of School Facilities Motion carried. FUNDRAISING REQUESTS A motion was made by Cory, seconded by Brown to approve the following fundraising requests: Request of Fieldon PTO to sell cookie dough through Otis Spunkmeyer Company March 25 through April 11, 2008 using proceeds to expand and enrich all classroom libraries. Request of Lisa Kolkmeyer to hold a softball clinic and homerun derby at the Dolan Park on April 19, Request of Erica Smith and the JCHS Key Club to participate in the Pennies for Patients donating all proceeds to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Request of Shelly Diamond and the Illini Middle School cheerleaders to hold a garage sale June 6 th & 7 th at Mrs. Diamond s house and sell Home Interior Candles the month of July. Motion carried. USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES A motion was made by Hatfill, seconded by Droste to approve the following requests: Request of the Village of Fieldon to use the grounds at Fieldon Elementary on Saturday, March 22, 2008 to hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Request of Shelly Diamond to use the facilities at Illini Middle School June 16 19, 2008 to hold a private cheerleading camp hosted by Elite Cheerleading. Request of Jim Woelfel to use the facilities at Grafton Elementary to hold an elementary basketball camp March 31 April 18, 2008 for grades Kindergarten through third grade. Request of the First Assembly of God to use the facilities at Illini Middle School to hold a Gym Jam on March 28, 2008 from 5:00 11:00 P.M. Request of Parish School of Performing Arts to use the auditorium at JCHS April 5 9:00 A.M. through 1:00 P.M. pending providing certificate of insurance. Request of Tom Smith, Kiwanis Club President, to use the parking lot at JCHS on May 17, 2008 from 9:00 A.M. until noon to host the fourth annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo. Motion carried.

15 TRIP REQUESTS A motion was made by Droste, seconded by Brown to approve the following trip requests: Request of Shelly Diamond to take the Illini Cheer Team to compete in the 2008 Cheer Fest Competition at Six Flags over Mid-America on September 13, Request of Shelly Diamond asking that the Illini Cheer Team be given permission to participate in the IESA State Competition in Bloomington, IL December 8, Motion carried. GRANTS OVERVIEW & APPROVAL A motion was made by Droste, seconded by Cory to allow district personnel to apply for any and all grants for which the district qualifies. On roll call, Brown, yes; Cory, yes; Droste, yes; Hatfill, yes; Norman, yes; Rogers, yes; Copley, yes. Motion carried. IESA TRACK ENTRY A motion was made by Brown, seconded by Cory to approve the 7 th & 8 th grade Illini Middle School students to compete in the IESA track state series. Motion carried. CURRICULUM ADDITIONS - JCHS A motion was made by Brown, seconded by Cory to approve the addition of Veterinary Technology, Agriculture Leadership/Communications, SAE 1 and SAE 2 to the Vocation Agriculture course offerings for the school year. Motion carried. SUPERINTENDENT S EVALUATION A motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Droste to accept and place on file the summary of the Superintendent s evaluation and to modify the current contract to extend for an additional year. Motion carried. TARGETING ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH GOVERNANCE PROGRAM After discussion, a motion was made by Brown, seconded by Droste to move forward with the Targeting Achievement Through Governance Program, a grant-funded program from the Illinois Association of School Boards, to provide free services which address the school board s role in student achievement. The comprehensive services include regional and in-district workshops, board development opportunities and coaching to assist school boards in meeting the requirements under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Motion carried.

16 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Mrs. Steckel presented the regular monthly finance reports, namely, Treasurer s Report, Revenue & Expenditure Report, Interest Revenue Report, PMA Statement, and the Activity Fund Report. All reports were received, discussed and placed on file. The Board received one Freedom of Information Request from Collin Hitt, Illinois Policy Institute. The Board Policy committee met March 3 to review the latest policy update recommendations from the Illinois Association of School Board Policy update service. The policies listed below were considered for the first reading of changes. These policies will be placed on the April agenda as an item for action. 2:125 Board Member Expenses 2:140-E Exhibit Guidance for Board Member Communications, Including (New) 2:170 Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services 4:120 Food Services 4:180 Pandemic Preparedness (New) 5:130 Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information (New) 5:180 Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity 6:160 Limited English Proficient Students 6:310 Credit for Alternative Courses and Programs, and Course Substitutions 6:40 Curriculum Development 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks 7190 Student Discipline (Deleted adopted at a previous meeting) 7:90 Release During School Hours Three proposals for the school calendar were presented to the Board and also shared with the JCEA. The school calendar will be voted on at the April meeting. Mrs. Steckel reviewed the FY2008 Tentative Budget Amendment. A hearing will be held at 6:30 before the April Board meeting with updated figures. Consensus was reached by the Board to direct Mrs. Schuenke to start the planning process for the JCHS summer school tuition program to be held June 9 through July 17. Fees will be set at a later date. Mrs. Schuenke proposed beginning with the school year, JCHS students will be identified as freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior based on the following credit towards graduation. Freshman: 0-4 credits Sophomore: credits Junior: credits Senior: credits

17 Due to the grass waterway installed on the rental property resulting in a permanent loss of 2.31 acres of farmland for the tenant to farm, an addendum to the contract has been written to reflect this loss. Action will be taken at the April meeting. Keith Norman presented a technology overview regarding the District s computer inventory and budget concerns. Discussion was held regarding putting a plan in place or doing nothing at this time regarding the district s computer inventory. Bob Norman asked that a presentation be made at a finance committee meeting. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Ms. Legge reported the following: Finance committee meeting held March 13 and next meeting scheduled for April 10. Round Table meeting was held on March 10. Policy meeting held March 3 and March 18. Next meeting will be held in April. Mr. Schell reported from the facilities committee the Health Life Safety walkthrough was completed at Dow Elementary and Fieldon Elementary. A motion was made by Brown, seconded by Hatfill to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of personnel and litigation. The Board, along with Ms. Legge, adjourned to closed session at 9:20 P.M. The Board returned to open session at 9:40 P.M. A motion was made by Droste, seconded by Brown to reconvene the open session. Motion carried. (Session #2) A motion was made by Droste, seconded by Norman to adjourn. The regular meeting of March 19, 2008 adjourned at 9:40 P.M.