REGULAR MEETING. February 8, 2010

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1 REGULAR MEETING February 8, 2010 The Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 7 Madison County, Edwardsville, Illinois met in a regular session at 7:34 p.m., at Woodland Elementary School, 59 S. St. Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025, on Monday, February 8, President Greg Roosevelt presided over the meeting. The following members answered roll call: Bob Perica, Jill Bertels, Monica Laurent, Brad Hewitt, Paul Pitts, Dorothy Hummel, and Greg Roosevelt. Also in attendance were: Ed Hightower, Superintendent; Lynda Andre, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction; Nancy Spina, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel; Dave Courtney, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations; Julia Biggs, Reporter for the Edwardsville Intelligencer; Elizabeth Donald, Reporter for the Belleville News Democrat; Craig Bosomworth, Technology; Channel 10 Camera Technician; and Diane Walkenbach, Secretary to the Superintendent. Other administrators present were: Bill Miener, Dennis Cramsey, Hillary Stanifer, Norm Bohnenstiehl, Steve Stuart, Alex Fox, Darnell Marshall, Susan Converse, Vince Schlueter, Becky Kolda, Curt Schumacher, and John Martin. Welcome to Visitors President Greg Roosevelt welcomed staff and visitors. Student Recognition The recognition for the February Do the Right Thing awards was postponed this evening due to the inclement weather. The recognition will be held at the next board meeting scheduled for February 22, Recognition of EHS Student Appointed to West Point This recognition was postponed until the February 22, 2010 board meeting. Recognition of Scott and Gayla Moore Scott and Gayla Moore were presented with a plaque for their support of District 7 initiatives over a number of years. They have been very benevolent and generous with both in kind and monetary contributions to District 7. Recognition of Those Wishing to Make Brief Statements 1

2 Minutes approved: Bob Perica moved for approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held on January 25, 2010 and Brad Hewitt seconded the motion. Roll Call: Ayes Perica, Hewitt, Bertels, Laurent, Pitts, Hummel, Roosevelt Carried 7 0 Reports of Board Members, Board Committees, Special Committees Brad Hewitt, Personnel Committee Chair, reported that the Personnel Committee met this evening in open session to approve the action items on the agenda that will be presented later to the full board for approval. Monica Laurent, CAC Chair, reported that the CAC met on Tuesday, February 3, The committee was presented information on District 7 s current financial status and proposed budget reductions. The District s letter to parents regarding the goal that all schools remain safe learning environments was also reviewed by the committee. An update on the CAC Technology Grants and several thank you letters from teachers were also discussed. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 2, Superintendent s Comments ACTION CONSIDERATIONS: A.C Personnel A motion was made by Bob Perica and seconded by Brad Hewitt to approve the action items as presented in the personnel agenda. I. DISCUSSION ITEMS II. ACTION ITEMS A. It is recommended that the following classified employee s retirement date be accepted: 1. Ruth Berner; Full-time Cafeteria Worker, Edwardsville High School; effective April 30, B. It is recommended that the following classified employee s resignation be accepted: 1. Martin Moore; School Safety Officer, Woodland Elementary School; effective January 26,

3 C. It is recommended that the following classified employee s leave of absence be approved: 1. Tiffini Turnage; Evening Custodian, Liberty Middle School; paid and unpaid Maternity/Child Care leave beginning approximately April 3, 2010 and returning approximately May 31, D. It is recommended that the following classified candidate be employed: 1. Carrie Schwartzkopf; 7 hour Extra-ordinary Care Assistant, Edwardsville High School; Step 2, NCLB, $9.40 per hour, effective February 9, E. It is recommended that the following certified employee s leave of absence be approved: 1. Nikki Starbuck; Kindergarten Teacher, Hamel Elementary School; paid and unpaid Maternity/Child Care leave beginning approximately July 23, 2010 and returning approximately September 17, F. It is recommended that the following person be approved as volunteer as listed: 1. Brian Carman; Volunteer Assistant Track Coach, Liberty Middle School; for the spring season. G. It is recommended that the following persons be approved as substitute teachers for the remainder of the school year: Michael Bollinger Kristina Hicks Nicole Logan Sarah Brokering Brandon Jefferson Marshall Todt Judith Bryant Noelle Junge Ruth Waeltz Rebekah Diers Catherine LaFata Phillip Whitlock William Feldmann Elizabeth Lloyd Andrew Wilson Nancy Fluss Roll Call: Ayes Perica, Hewitt, Bertels, Laurent, Pitts, Hummel, Roosevelt Carried 7 0 A motion was made by Brad Hewitt and seconded by Jill Bertels to approve the Resolution to Dismiss and to Authorize Notice of Dismissal of a District 7 employee. Roll Call: Ayes Hewitt, Bertels, Perica, Laurent, Pitts, Hummel, Roosevelt Carried 7 0 A.C Approval of February Bills A motion was made by Bob Perica and seconded by Dorothy Hummel to approve the February bills in the amount of $306, ROLL CALL: Ayes Perica, Hummel, Bertels, Laurent, Hewitt, Pitts, Roosevelt Carried 7 0 3

4 A.C Approval of MISSVIC Resolution A motion was made by Monica Laurent and Dorothy Hummel to adopt the attached resolution to continue Edwardsville CUSD #7 s participation and membership in the Mississippi Valley Intergovernmental Cooperative. Based on Article of the amended Mississippi Valley Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement, it is necessary for participating districts to take action to extend the term of said Pool not to exceed three years and must be voted on by the Board Members of both the Pool and the District s Board of Education. It is recommended that the Board adopt the attached resolution. The following school districts are members of the Miss VIC Insurance Cooperative as of February 1, 2010: Health Insurance Pool Alton School District #11 Cahokia School District #187 Calhoun School District #40 Collinsville School District #10 Columbia School District #4 Edwardsville School District #7 Granite City School District #9 Madison School District #12 Roxana School District #1 Venice School District #3 Madison County Region II Property/Liability Insurance Pool Alton School District #11 Cahokia School District #187 Collinsville School District #10 Columbia School District #4 East Alton-Wood River CHS Dist #14 Edwardsville School District #7 Granite City School District #9 Jacksonville School District #117 Madison School District #12 Marissa School District #40 Roxana School District #1 Venice School District #3 Madison County Region II ROLL CALL Ayes: Laurent, Hummel, Perica, Bertels, Hewitt, Pitts, Roosevelt Carried 7 0 4

5 A.C Approval of February Life Safety Bills A motion was made by Brad Hewitt and seconded by Paul Pitts to approve the life safety bills for February in the amount of $7, ROLL CALL- Ayes: Hewitt, Pitts, Perica, Bertels, Laurent, Hummel, Roosevelt Carried 7 0 Discussion Items Information Items Freedom of Information Act Requests - Other Business: Brief Questions from the Public: Questions and Announcements from the Board: NOTICE: The next regular meeting will be held on February 22, 2010 at Woodland Elementary School. Adjournment: At 7:45 p.m. a motion was made by Bob Perica and seconded by Dorothy Hummel to adjourn the meeting. All members present (7) were in favor and the motion carried. President Secretary 5

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