Mr. Larry Winkler; Mr. Bill James; Mr. Randy Hurst; Mr. Michael Vollmer and Mr. Bob Neal Secretary Pro Temp. Mr. Jim Bainter; and Mrs. Sara Caller.

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1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Limestone Community High School held at the high school building on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM. President Vollmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Also in Attendance: Mr. Larry Winkler; Mr. Bill James; Mr. Randy Hurst; Mr. Michael Vollmer and Mr. Bob Neal Secretary Pro Temp. Mr. Jim Bainter; and Mrs. Sara Caller. Mr. Allan Gresham; Mrs. Denise Ryder; and Ms. Darcie Schultz, Recording Secretary; audience members present: Melody Parmenter, Dr. Norm Endsley, Alan Schindler; Dylan Weaver; Kyle Look; Zach Engstrom; Jack Koeppel; Zach Jewell; Sarah Funke; Brittany Morris; Tory Grafelman; Kelly Arnett; and Alex Thompson. Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hurst, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, March 26, Mr. Hurst made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neal, to approve the payment of bills and payroll in the following amounts: Educational Fund, $879,897.99; Operations and Maintenance Fund, $98,309.95; Transportation Fund, $61,069.11; Fire and Safety Fund, $344.60; Municipal Retirement Fund, $33,930.76; Tort Immunity Fund, $13,498.93; and Lease Levy Fund, $6, Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Hurst, Neal, Vollmer Nays: None. No presentations were made from the audience on agenda items. Communications: Mr. Vollmer read a thank you from Mrs. Kathy Ashby on behalf of the Village of Bartonville and the Bartonville Police Department thanking the District for using the high school cafeteria for the 15 th annual Safety of Seniors event. No presentations were made from the audience on non-agenda business. No presentations were made by any Board Member or member of Administration on nonagenda business. Administration of Oath of Office to New Board of Education Members: Mr. Vollmer administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Board of Education members Mr. Hurst was thanked by the Board for his service to the District and he exited the meeting at 7:07 PM

2 Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Winkler, to adjourn the meeting sine die. The meeting adjourned sine die at 7:07 PM. NEW BOARD Mr. Vollmer was appointed as President Pro Tempore. Ms. Schultz was appointed as Secretary Pro Tempore. President Pro Tempore Mr. Vollmer called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Mr. Larry Winkler; Mr. Bill James; Mr. William Bessler; Mr. Bob Neal; and Mr. Michael Vollmer. Mrs. Sara Callear and Mr. James Bainter. Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neal to nominate Mr. Vollmer for the office of Board of Education President. Mr. Winkler moved that nominations for President be closed. Mr. Vollmer was declared by acclamation, Board of Education President. Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Bob Neal to nominate Mr. Winkler for the office of Board of Education Vice President. Mr. Winkler was nominated and declared by acclamation, Board of Education Vice President. Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neal to nominate Mr. Bainter for the office of Board of Education Secretary. Mr. Bainter was nominated and declared by acclamation, Board of Education Secretary. Mr. Vollmer confirmed Mr. Bainter as Chairman of the Building Committee with Mr. Neal and Mr. James as members of the Building Committee. Mr. Vollmer confirmed himself as Chairman of the Finance Committee with Mr. Bessler and Mrs. Callear as members of the Finance Committee. Mr. Vollmer confirmed himself, Mr. Bainter and Mr. James as members of the Negotiation Committee. Mr. James moved, seconded by Mr. Winkler, to accept the standing committees as presented. 2

3 Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bessler, to adopt the regular Board of Education meeting dates as presented. Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Winkler, to adopt the Building Committee meeting dates as presented. Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neal, to adopt the Finance Committee meeting dates as presented. Mr. Winkler made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bessler, to adopt the Board of Education policies in the document entitled Board of Education Policy Manual and all disciplinary rules and regulations presently in force within the district, and that no actions from the old Board will bind the new Board of Education. Roll call on the motion: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Nays: None. No presentation was made from the audience on the agenda items. Mr. Gresham introduced the Class of 2013 top ten students who were present at the meeting. Mr. Gresham stated the Class of 2013 has been a very special and outstanding class. The students introduced themselves and shared their plans for college and the careers they plan to pursue. The top ten students attending the meeting were Kelly Arnett, Zach Engstrom, Sarah Funke, Tory Grafelman, Zach Jewell, Jack Koeppel, Kyle Look, Brittany Morris, Alex Thompson, and Dylan Weaver. Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Winkler, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: approval of the resignation of Mrs. Maggie Mose, Business Instructor and Assistant Girls Basketball Coach; approval of the resignation of Mr. Kris Adams, Fall Play Director; approval of the resignation of Mrs. Jacqueline Kelly, Language Arts Instructor and Limelight Advisor., approval of the facility use request from the Limestone Junior Football League to use the cafeteria foyer for JFL registration on May 18, July 13, and July 20, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Bessler, Neal, Vollmer. Nays: None. Mr. Neal made the motion, seconded by Winkler, to approve the membership of the Peoria County Cooperative Purchasing Program Membership at a cost of three hundred fifty dollars. Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Nays: None. Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Winkler to approve the employment of Mrs. Melanie Johnson as a Family and Consumer Science Instructor for the 2013/2014 school year. Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Besssler, Vollmer. Nays: None. Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Winkler to approve the employment of Ms. Darcie Schultz as the Secretary to the Superintendent and Board of Education for the 2013/2014 school year. Roll Call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Nays: None. 3

4 Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bessler to approve the employment of Miss Brittany Christensen as the Athletic Director Secretary. Roll call on the motion: Ayes: James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Abstain: Winkler. Nays: None. Mr. Winkler made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bessler to approve the employment of Mrs. Mandy Reiley as the Switchboard Operator. Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Nays: None. Mr. Bessler made the motion, seconded by Mr. Winkler to approve the employment of Mr. Scott Frickleton as an Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for the 2013/2014 school year. Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Nays: None. Mr. Neal made the motion, seconded by Mr. Winkler to approve the employment of Mr. Brian Glaza as the Limelight Advisor for the 2013/2014 school year. Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Nays: None. Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Winkler to approve the employment of Mrs. Dianne Medina to the Cafeteria Salad Bar for the 2013/2014 school year. Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Nays: None. Mr. Winkler made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bessler to approve the employment of Mrs. Michelle Johnson as the Cafeteria Assistant Cook for the 2013/2014 school year. Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer: Nays: None. Motion carried. Mr. Winkler made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bessler to approve the employment of Mr. Eddie Mathews and Mr. Kenny Burns for the 2013 Summer Painting Crew. Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Nays: None. Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neal to approve the employment of Mrs. Nancy Polhans for the 2013 Summer Cleaning Crew. Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Nays: None. Mr. Bessler made the motion, seconded by Mr. Winkler to approve the overnight request for Mr. Chandler and Mr. Walser for the FIRST Robotics Championship, in St. Louis, MO, April 25-27, Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Nays: None. Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Winkler to approve the overnight request for Mr. Wester for the Ford AAA Contest in Champaign, IL, May 9-10, Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Nays: None. 4

5 Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Winkler to approve the Discipline Committee Recommendations for Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Nays: None. Informational Items: Mrs. Ryder presented and reviewed the March 2013 Treasurer s Report. Mrs. Ryder presented the FY 13 Amendment Budget Summary. The budget amendment will be on public display for thirty days before it is adopted. It will be available for review during school hours and will be located in the Business Office. Formal adoption will occur after a public hearing held at the May 28, 2013 Board meeting. Mr. Gresham presented the School Resource Officer Activity Log for the month of March provided by Officer Taylor. Officer Taylor continues to do a good job and stays busy during the day. Communications: Thank you was received on behalf of Cancer Care Specialist of Central Illinois for the memorial donation sent in memory of Mrs. Shirley Veirs, mother of English Instructor, Mr. Tom Veirs. Thank you was received from Messiah Lutheran Church and the Martzluf Family for the memorial sent in memory of Mr. John Jones Jr., Father-in-law to Technology Assistant, Mr. Cody Martzluf. A Proclamation was received from the Peoria County Board Chairman, Mr. Tom O Neill recognizing Head Coach Eddie Mathews and the Basketball Team for their 2013 IHSA Class 3A Boys Basketball third place finish. Presentation from Audience on Non-agenda Business: None Non-Agenda Business by Board Members and Administration: Mr. Gresham informed Mr. Vollmer and Mr. Winkler the graduation diplomas are ready to be signed. Mr. Gresham informed the Board of Education he would like to schedule a new Board of Education Portrait to be taken in the month of May. Mr. Gresham proposed having a Special Meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, May 6, He proposed rescheduling the Building and Finance Committee Meetings from May 7, 2013, to this date also. They would review the auxiliary gym floor bids that will be opened on May 3, Mrs. Callear would also need to be sworn in on this date. Mr. James made a motion seconded by Mr. Winkler to move into Executive Session. Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Nays: None. Motion carried. 5

6 Regular meeting adjourned into Executive Session at 7:51 PM. Regular meeting resumed at 8:08 PM. Mr. James made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bessler to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Roll call on the motion: Ayes: Winkler, James, Neal, Bessler, Vollmer. Nays: None. Regular meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM. Mr. Michael Vollmer, President Mr. James Bainter, Secretary 6