Board of Education Regular Meeting Open Session May 21, 2015 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 100 was held Thursday, May 21, 2015 in the office of the Board of Education. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Ed Test, President. Other board members present were: Sherry Droste, Vice President; Stan Kary, Secretary; David Isringhausen, Terrie Kallal and Julie Pohlman. William Yamnitz entered the meeting after roll call. Also in attendance were Lori Franke-Hopkins, Superintendent; Alan Churchman, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Facilities; Chip Fabry, Special Education Coordinator; Mary Schell, Director of Finance and Human Resources; Keith Norman, Director of Technology; Michelle Bidlack, Principal/Early Childhood Director; Cory Breden, Principal/Transportation Director; Kristie Hurley, Principal; Dennis Williams, Maintenance Supervisor; Debbie Trochuck, District Secretary; Tom Bott, The Telegraph; Mark Pace, Jersey County Journal; District employee Freddy Hatfill, John Hefner and Jo Test. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. William Yamnitz entered the meeting at 7:01 P.M. After discussion a motion was made by Kary, seconded by Pohlman to amend the consent agenda to include the following: Resignation of Kim Speidel, Special Education Educator at Illini Middle School effective the end of the 2014-15 school year Change in retirement date of Berneda Usery, Custodian, to June 30, 2015 Resignation of Gary Kallal, Bus Driver, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 30, 2015 Medical leave request of Donna Widman beginning the 2015-16 school year Employment of Ben Schroeder, Innovative Automotive Educator, effective for the 2015-16 school year An aye or nay vote was taken with all in favor, none opposed. Motion carried. A motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Kary to approve the following consent agenda as amended: I. Minutes & Finance A. Approve Board Minutes 1. Open Session(s) a. Regular Meeting - April 16, 2015 b. Special Meeting - April 30, 2015 c. Special Meeting (Board Reorganization) - April 30, 2015 d. Public Hearing - April 16, 2015 2. Closed Session(s) a. Regular Meeting - April 16, 2015 (held) b. Special Meeting - B. Bookkeeper's Financial Position/Treasurer's Reports
C. Budget Report - April 2015 D. Approve Expenditures - May 2015 II. Personnel Items A. Accept Resignation(s) 1. David Golike, Special Education Educator at JCHS and Head Boys' Tennis Coach, effective the end of the 2014-15 school year 2. Kim Speidel, Special Education Educator at Illini Middle School, effective the end of the 2014-15 school year 3. Gary Kallal, Bus Driver, effective June 30, 2015 4. Berneda Usery, Custodian, a change in retirement date to June 30, 2015 B. Approve Extra-Curricular Assignment(s) 1. Approve the following coaches for the 2015-16 winter season: HEAD COACH: Stote Reeder Kevin Strebel Allen Snyder Chris Skinner Brenda McCreary Chelsea Bohannon Beth Morgan JCHS Boys' Basketball JCHS Girls' Basketball JCHS Wrestling JCHS Boys' and Girls' Bowling JCHS Poms JCHS Cheer/Shared JCHS Cheer/Shared ASSISTANT COACH: Scott Burney JCHS Boys' Basketball Steve Flowers IMS 8th Grade Boys' Basketball Jim Woelfel IMS 7th Grade Boys' Basketball Bob Siemer JCHS Girls' Basketball Darren Perdun JCHS Wrestling Angie Beiermann IMS 8th Grade Volleyball Brenda McCreary IMS 7th Grade Volleyball 2. Margaret Bear, Volunteer Assistant Vocal Training & Staging Coordinator C. Approve Leave of Absence 1. Donna Widman, effective the beginning of the 2015-16 school year D. Approve Non-Certified Personnel - E. Approve Temporary Disability Leave - F. Employ Certificated Personnel 1. Approve the employment of the following educators to teach summer school 2015: Bryan Brown Drivers Education Scott Burney Health
Bob Siemer English Brett Beauchamp Government Lisa Kolkmeyer Math (Aleks) 2. Ben Schroeder, Innovative Automotive Educator, effective for the 2015-16 school year G. Employ Educational Support Personnel On roll call, Droste, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kallal, yes; Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes; Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes, yes. Motion carried. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS/WELCOME VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Test reported that the Negotiating Committee has met. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Enrollment and Suspension and Expulsion Reports Enrollment and Suspension and Expulsion reports were provided for informational purposes. Principals Reports Mrs. Lisa Schuenke, JCHS, reported on the strong finish by the FFA students in state competition. She also thanked all who made the 2015 graduation special. Mrs. Kristie Hurley, East Elementary, reported that $5,600.00 was raised through the Walk-A-Thon held in May. She also reported that they have been working on transitioning current first graders in and current fourth graders out to Illini by conducting visits to their new buildings. Directors Reports District Administrator Mr. Churchman Mr. Alan Churchman reported that the Facility Committee along with Mr. Williams and Mr. Tonsor met to discuss future projects. Mr. Churchman reviewed the planned projects and funding. Discussion followed. Special Education Coordinator Mr. Chip Fabry reported that on May 2 nd a total of 29 students participated in 62 events at Special Olympics with 34 winning gold, 13 silver and 9 bronze. Twenty-two students qualified to go to State and 15 to date have signed on to attend. Director of Finance and Human Resources Director of Technology Mr. Keith Norman reported on telecommunications charges reimbursement and E-Rate funding. E-rate funds received will be used to update the wireless infrastructure.
Early Childhood Director Director of Transportation Superintendent Report Dr. Lori Hopkins reported on the following: Meeting of District Superintendents with the Illinois State Board of Education regarding school funding 2014 Budget review Grafton class sizes Autism Program expansion Retirements Rotary Club presentation by Dr. Kary Using Twitter and Facebook Recommendation for no Board meeting to be held in July ACTION ITEMS 1. American Legion Post 492 Junior & Senior Legion Baseball Team Field Use Request After discussion, a motion was made by Kary, seconded by Isringhausen to approve the request by the American Legion Post 492 Junior and Senior Legion baseball teams to use the District baseball field for the summer of 2015. On roll call, Isringhausen, yes; Kallal, yes; Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes; Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes; Droste, yes. Motion carried. 2. Overnight Trip Request Illinois Special Olympics Summer Games A motion was made by Droste, seconded by Pohlman, to approve the overnight trip request for the District s Special Olympians to attend the Illinois Special Olympics Summer Games. On roll call, Kallal, yes; Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes; Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes; Droste, yes; Isringhausen, yes. Motion carried. 3. Bus/Van Purchase Allotment After discussion a motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Yamnitz to approve the bus/van purchase allotment as presented. On roll call, Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes; Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes; Droste, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kallal, yes. Motion carried. 4. Designation of Hazardous Areas After discussion a motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Kallal to approve the hazardous areas and roadways as presented. On roll call, Pohlman, yes; Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes; Droste, yes; Isringhausen, yes: Kallal, yes; Kary, yes. Motion carried. 5. Board Committee Assignments After discussion a motion was made by Droste, seconded by Kary to approve the following Board Committee assignments: Curriculum Committee Facility Committee Terrie Kallal Stan Kary, Dave Isringhausen
Finance Committee Negotiating Committee Policy Committee Public Relations Committee* * (All issues are to go through the superintendent) All Board Members Stan Kary, Julie Pohlman Sherry Droste Sherry Droste On roll call, Test, yes; Droste, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kallal, yes; Yamnitz, yes Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes. Motion carried. 6. Board Policy Updates (Second Reading and Adoption) A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Droste to approve the second reading and adoption of the following board policies as presented to be placed in the Board Policy Manual: 2:140 Communication to and from the Board - Rewritten 2:140-E Guidance for Board Member Communication, Including Email Use - Rewritten 4:45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery 4:110 Transportation 4:120 Food Services - Rewritten 4:130 Free and Reduced-Price Food Services 4:150 Facility Management and Building Programs 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment 5:185 Family and Medical Leave 5:220 Substitute Teachers 5:250 Leaves of Absence 6:20 School Year Calendar and Day 6:60 Curriculum Content 6:110 Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentives Program 6:280 Grading and Promotion 6:300 Graduation Requirements 6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students - Rewritten and Renamed 6:340 Student Teaching and Assessment Program 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools 7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students On roll call, Yamnitz, yes; Droste, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kallal, yes; Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes; Test, yes. Motion carried. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Audits Mrs. Hopkins reported on the various audits performed and thanked Mrs. Schell for her efforts in preparing for them.
2. Board of Education Training Discussion was held regarding Board training with Jim Burgett on June 25, 2015. 3. Athletic Programs Mr. Churchman presented information regarding adding programs at little or no cost. The board will be asked to consider adding Girls Softball, Boys Wrestling, and 6 th Grade Track at Illini Middle School. OTHER BUSINESS BOARD PRESIDENT S PREROGATIVE CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Droste, seconded by Kallal to move to closed session for the purpose of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; and student disciplinary cases (5 ILCS 120). An aye or nay vote was taken with all in favor, none opposed. The board moved to closed session at 8:28 P.M. The board returned from closed session at 8:47 P.M. A motion was made by Kallal, seconded by Pohlman to resume open session. An aye or nay vote was taken with all in favor, none opposed. ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Droste, seconded by Kallal to adjourn. An aye or nay vote was taken with all in favor, none opposed. The regular meeting of May 21, 2015 adjourned at 8:47 P.M.