Board of Education Regular Meeting May 17, 2006 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 100 was held Wednesday, May 17, 2006 in the office of the Board of Education. The meeting was called to order at 6:25 P.M. by Sherry Droste, President. Other members present were John Copley, Terrie Kallal, Paul Rogers and Stu Trask. Also in attendance were James Whiteside, Superintendent; Ruth Eschbach, Director of Programs, and Ken Schell, District Administrator. A motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Kallal to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of personnel evaluation. Motion The Board, along with Mr. Whiteside, Mrs. Eschbach, and Mr. Schell adjourned to closed session at 6:25 P.M. Mr. Schell left closed session at 6:27 and returned at 6:34 P.M. David Beach arrived at 6:40 P.M. The Board returned at 6:55 P.M. at which time a motion was made by Kallal, seconded by Trask to reconvene the open session. Motion Also, in attendance for the open session were: Tracy Howard, Special Education Coordinator; Tammy Steckel, Director of Business Affairs; Jill Boomer, Jersey County Star; Laura Pranaitis, The Telegraph; Stephanie Abbajay, Jersey County Journal; also, Michelle Brown, Don Tungett, Rose DeCourcey, David Evans, Cynthia Barnhart, Denise Kallal, Cynthia Lindsey and Bonnie Tungett, Principals; Chris Skinner, Judy Fritz, Barb Terpening, Bob Siemer, Cindy Russell, Angela Wood, David Allsup, Ted and Judy Kuebrich, LuAnne Taul, Barb Dickey, Jason Brunaugh, Kim Wackerly, and Chris Bear, district employees; also, Iris Walter, Julie and Terry Goheen, Angie Cory, Julie Pohlman, Darla Cavins, Ellen Suttles, Melissa Mustain, Mary Shaw, Becky Lorsbach, JaCinda Jones, Janette Vetter, Tim & Candace Beiermann, Gina Farley, Andrea Roach, Carolyn Ruland, Adam Foster, Richard and Leah Ruyle, and Robin Griesemer. A motion was made by Trask, seconded by Rogers to approve the Agenda as presented plus an addendum to Use of District Facilities. Motion MINUTES A motion was made by Copley, seconded by Kallal that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, and special meeting of May 11 be approved as recorded. On roll call, Beach, yes; Copley, yes; Kallal, yes; Rogers, yes; Trask, yes; Droste, yes. Motion COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Whiteside reviewed the summary of district planning for the 2006-07 school year. These changes were also reviewed at the April Board meeting. The meeting was opened for comments regarding the proposed changes. Following is a brief summary of the concerns: Angie Corey Concerned about the proposed music cuts. Read a poem by Jack Buck. Encouraged parents to send letters to legislature. Darla Cavens Asked why moving 5 th grade classes to East instead of moving the teacher? Concerned about the proposed sport fees. Concerned about how music and art cuts will
affect the high school level. Wondering what is the long term plan to decrease debt? Melissa Mustain Discussed how the music program is so important, and feels the high school will suffer if the elementary music is reduced. Mary Shaw Discussed the salaries, insurance, workman s comp. She would like to think of the children first. Carolyn Ruland Asked about instructed PE? Mentioned surrounding districts contracting out bussing. Iris Walter Feels cuts should be made across the board, not just music, art, and P. E. Would like for the Board to carefully consider cutting music. Robin Griesemer Concerned about music being cut, early dismissal, and 5 th grade moving to East. Feels students shouldn t move until transferred to the middle school as a sixth grade student. JaCinda Jones Feels early dismissal and moving 5 th grade to East is not an answer. Feels the district will suffer long term consequences. Gina Farley Voiced against moving 5 th grade. Julie Pohlman Concerned about woods class being cut at Illini Middle School, proposed sport fees, and feels students have a right to music. Melissa Mustain Feels music is very important and should not be cut. Andrea Roach - Concerned about music being cut and school dismissing early. Mrs. Droste thanked everyone for attending the meeting and voicing their concerns. Discussion continued about the possibility of holding a public forum in the future to answer questions of the public. BILLS A motion was made by Copley, seconded by Beach that the bills, as presented, be approved for payment and orders drawn. On roll call, Beach, yes; Copley, yes; Kallal, no; Rogers, yes; Trask, yes; Droste, yes. Motion DISTRICT PLANNING After discussion, a motion was made by Beach, seconded by Kallal to table taking action on district planning for the 2006-07 school year for one month to address issues discussed and vote at the June Board meeting. On roll call, Beach, yes; Copley, yes; Kallal, yes; Rogers, no; Trask, no; Droste, no. As a result of a tie vote, Mrs. Droste, Board president, made final decision to table the item and move on. PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS Mrs. Steckel reviewed Bid No. 2006-14, Instructional, Art & Printer Supplies and recommended the following purchases be made from the following vendors based upon low bids as per specifications. BCS $1,474.95 Bye Mor 2,563.24 Corporate Express 1,043.05 Da-Com 5,700.00 Royal Office Products 1,649.57 School Specialty 3,040.92
Standard Stationery 5,941.54 The Tree House 10,117.67 Unisource 13,661.90 US Ink and Toner 3,141.59 Video Service of America 62.01 Williams 192.43 Total $48,588.87 A motion was made by Beach, seconded by Trask to approve the recommendations as presented above. On roll call, Beach, yes; Copley, yes; Kallal, yes; Rogers, yes; Trask, yes; Droste, yes. Motion To continue participation in the Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund a motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Copley to adopt the following resolution. (See attachment A) On roll call, Beach, yes; Copley, yes; Kallal, no; Rogers, yes; Trask, yes; Droste, yes. Motion INVESTMENT A motion was made by Kallal, seconded by David to approve Investments No. 7 completed by School Treasurer: Invested on May 15, 2006 with First Bank in CD #954660002155 at 4.96% interest for a period of 30 days with maturity June 14, 2006. Education $200,000 Transportation $375,000 Operations & Maintenance $915,000 Social Security $195,000 IMRF $135,000 Fire Prevention $630,000 Working Cash $2,535,000 Bond & Interest $15,000 Total Invested $5,000,000 On roll call, Beach, yes; Copley, yes; Kallal, yes; Rogers, yes Trask, yes; Droste, yes. Motion TRIP REQUEST A motion was made by Trask, seconded by Beach to approve the trip request submitted by Mr. Allsup to take JCHS Spanish students to Peru in July, 2007. On roll call, Beach, yes; Copley, yes; Kallal, yes; Rogers, yes; Trask, yes; Droste, yes. Motion PERSONNEL Mr. Whiteside reviewed the personnel recommendations. A motion was made by Copley, seconded by Rogers to approve the following personnel for the 2006-07 school year:
Certified Assignment of Mary Schell as teaching principal at Fieldon Elementary teaching third grade along with administrative duties. Transfer Kellie LeBlanc from Dow/Grafton 6 th grade to Grafton 4 th grade. Transfer Joe Shipley from Grafton 4 th grade to Grafton 6 th grade. Transfer Ann Bishop from elementary band to elementary vocal music. Transfer Waylon Schroeder from elementary vocal music to elementary band. Transfer Bonnie Kadell from Elementary PE to Dow 6/Illini Middle School P.E. Transfer Beth Heitzig from West 1 st grade to Delhi PreK. Classified Transfer Larry Goodwin from East Custodian to West Custodian effective June 1, 2006. Transfer James Bick from West Custodian to East Custodian effective June, 1, 2006. To approve the employment of JCHS Summer School Teachers: Marc Patton - Government Frank Speidel Government Kyle Stewart Health & Drivers ED (Behind the Wheel) Beth Morgan - English Stan Hawkins Drivers Ed (Behind the Wheel) Bryan Brown Drivers Ed (Classroom & Behind the Wheel) Glen Ketchum Drivers Ed (Behind the Wheel) Robin Mieure Bio/Physical Lab Science To approve the employment of the Special Education extended school year pending sufficient enrollment. Stacey Kuebrich Teacher Callea Garrett Teacher Cheryl Nance Instructional Aide Sharon Butler Instructional Aide Kristie Hurley Speech Therapist, part time To approve the following list of coaches and sponsors for winter sports for the 2006-07 school year:
WINTER ASSIGNMENT LIST 2006-07 JERSEY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL (Boys) BASKETBALL (Girls) BOWLING Stote Reeder Head Coach Bryan Brown Head Coach Christy Roth Kyle Stewart Assistant Kevin Strebel - Assistant - Assistant Bob Siemer - Assistant WRESTLING CHEERLEADER POM PON Frank Speidel Head Coach Erica Smith Robert Parker Assistant INTRAMURALS Rick Sims Harold Landon RIFLE/DRILL TEAM Angela Wood ILLINI MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL (Boys) Rick Eberlin 8 th Jamie Gorman 7 th VOLLEYBALL Sue Long 8 th Brenda McCreary 7th Also, employ Brenda McCreary as Pom sponsor at JCHS effective the 2006-07 school year. Also, approve the medical leave request of Sandy Bell, cook at Dow elementary beginning May 19, 2006 though the end of the school year. On roll call, Beach, yes; Copley, yes; Kallal, yes; Rogers, yes; Trask, yes; Droste, yes. Motion USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES A motion was made by Beach, seconded by Kallal to approve the following Use of District Facilities requests: Barb Dickey and Ann Bishop to use facilities at Illini Middle School for 6 th & 7 th grade elementary band camp in July. Jamie Buchanan, CASA, to use the JCHS auditorium for a benefit piano recital Sunday, June 4. Diane Rosen, representative of the American Diabetes Association, to use the grounds at Fieldon Elementary June 17 for the annual Bicycle Tour de Cure. On roll call, Beach, yes; Copley, yes; Trask, yes; Rogers, yes; Trask, yes; Droste, yes. Motion
DISTRICT TREASURER A motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Trask to appoint Don Snyders as the Treasurer for District 100 effective May 17, 2006. On roll call, Beach, yes; Copley, yes; Kallal, no; Rogers, yes; Trask, yes; Droste, yes. Motion DISTRICT PLANNING 2006-07 Mr. Copley reopened the discussion of the districting planning for the 2006-07 school year. He felt the Board should move forward with the items discussed previously. In addition Mr. Copley would like to see a public forum scheduled to hear input, answer questions, and share additional cuts with the public. After discussion a motion was made by Copley, seconded by Trask to approve the proposed changes for the 2006-07 school year. Changes consist of absorbing the English vacancy at JCHS, discontinuing the woods program at Illini Middle School, discontinuing the district challenge class, reducing elementary art, music and PE by 50 percent, dismiss students district wide at 2:50 P.M., and house 5 th grade Jerseyville students at East Elementary. On roll call, Beach, no; Copley, yes; Kallal, no; Rogers, yes; Trask, yes; Droste, yes. Motion Mr. Beach commented he is supporting the Board action, but voted no because he would prefer the opportunity to postpone taking action until a public forum was held. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION The regular monthly finance reports including Treasurer's Report, Revenue & Expenditure Report, Utility Report, Interest Revenue Report, Investment Summary Report, PMA Statement, and Activity Fund Report were received, discussed and placed on file. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Mr. Whiteside reported on the following: Good News Thanked principals for a great year. Thanked Mrs. Tungett for being a great high school principal. He felt it was great working with her, she did a great job, and will be missed. A motion was made by Trask, seconded by Copley to adjourn. The regular meeting of May 17, 2006 adjourned at 9:16 P.M.