Board of Education Regular Meeting Open Session May 18, 2017 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 100 was held Thursday, May 18, 2017 in the office of the Board of Education. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Greg Brown, President. Other board members present were: Julie Pohlman, Vice President; Stan Kary, Secretary; David Isringhausen, and Peggy Perdun. Board member David Bryden was absent. Also in attendance were Lori Franke-Hopkins, Superintendent; Alan Churchman, District Administrator; Keith Norman, Director of Technology; Debbie Trochuck, District Secretary; Rachel McGlasson, Jersey County Journal; and Josh Evans. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance. A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Perdun to approve the following consent agenda as presented. I. Minutes & Finance A. Approve Board Minutes 1. Open Session(s) a. Regular Meeting - April 25, 2017 b. Special Meeting - May 1, 2017 c. Special Meeting - May 3, 2017 2. Closed Session(s) a. Regular Meeting - April 25, 2017 (Held) b. Special Meeting - May 1, 2017 (Held) c. Special Meeting - May 3, 2017 (Held) B. Bookkeeper's Financial Position/Treasurer's Reports - April 2017 C. Budget Report - April 2017 D. Approve Expenditures - May 2017 II. Personnel Items A. Approve Resignation(s) 1. Shelly Robinson, Digital Coach, effective the end of the 2016-17 school year 2. Julie Geers, Scholar Bowl Coach, effective immediately
B. Approve Extra-Curricular Assignment(s) 1. Sara Casselman, Class of 2019 Sponsor 2. Genevieve Mossman, Class of 2022 Sponsor C. Approve Leave of Absence - D. Approve Non-Certified Personnel 1. Tammy Egelhoff, Transportation Secretary, effective July 1, 2017 2. Joseph McKennon, Temporary Bus Driver, effective immediately E. Approve Temporary Disability Leave - F. Employ Certificated Personnel - G. Employ Educational Support Personnel - On roll call, Brown, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes. Motion carried. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS/WELCOME VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Churchman reported that the curriculum committee had met and a recommendation will follow. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Enrollment and Suspension and Expulsion Reports April Enrollment and Suspension & Expulsion reports were provided for informational purposes. Principals Reports Directors Reports District Administrator Mr. Churchman reported on the various projects taking place in district facilities. Special Education Coordinator Director of Finance and Human Resources
Director of Technology Mr. Norman reported on the collection of approximately 1,700 laptops and the refurbishing for elementary building use. He also reported that online registration would close soon. Mr. Norman expressed his appreciation for Shelly Robinson, digital coach, who will be leaving the district at the end of this school year. He reported on the condition of technician Chris Griffin who was involved in a car accident and is currently not working. Early Childhood Director Superintendent Report Dr. Hopkins reported on the following: Building visits with Mr. Tuttle Funding Good News posted on social media JCBA Panthers Be Present Program ACTION ITEMS 1. Bid Approval Mrs. Schuenke and Mr. Churchman reported that a public bid opening was conducted on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the district office for bread products, milk products, garbage collection, petroleum products, RISO ink and masters, and duplicating paper. Their reports and recommendations to the board are as follows: Bread Four vendors were invited to bid and two submitted bids. No vendors were present at the bid opening. The recommendation is to approve the low bid from Lewis Bakeries as follows: WG Bread 24 oz. @ $1.70 per loaf WG White HB Buns 6 per pkg. @ $1.30 per pkg. WG White Hotdog Buns 16 per pkg. @ $2.60 per pkg. Milk Two vendors were invited to bid and two submitted bids. One vendor was present at the bid opening. The recommendation is to approve the low bid from Smith Distributing Company as follows:.215 white milk.23 - chocolate milk
Garbage One vendor, Sanders Waste Systems, submitted a bid of $2,300.00 during school months and $1,425.00 during non-school months. This is the same amount as 2016-17. The recommendation is to approve the bid from Sanders Waste Systems. Petroleum Two vendors submitted bids for motor oil, anti-freeze and windshield washer fluid. The recommendation is to approve the low bid from Medford Oil for $3,800.92. RISO Ink and Masters Six vendors were invited to bid and three submitted bids. No vendors were present at the bid opening. The recommendation is to approve the low bid from GM Supplies LTD as follows: Ink $39.00/box (64 boxes) = $2,496.00 Masters $57.00/box (37 boxes) = $2,109.00 Total: $4,605.00 Duplicating Paper Eight vendors were invited to bid and five submitted bids. No vendors were present at the bid opening. The recommendation is to accept the low bid of $22.00 for 400 cases of 8 ½ x 11 recycled paper for a total of $8,800.00. A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Isringhausen to approve the bid recommendations as presented. On roll call, Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Isringhausen, yes. Motion carried. 2. Designation of Hazardous Areas After discussion a motion was made by Perdun, seconded by Pohlman to approve the designation of hazardous areas as presented. On roll call, Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes. Motion carried. 3. Underground Tank Financial Assurance Resolution After discussion a motion was made by Isringhausen, seconded by Pohlman to adopt the following resolution designating $20,000 of the operations and maintenance fund balance of Jersey CUSD No. 100 as financial assurance for underground storage tanks as presented. WHEREAS, the Board of Education (the Board ) of Community Unit School District Number 100, Jersey and Greene Counties, Illinois (the District ), has a Operations & Maintenance fund balance; and WHEREAS, the Board is required by the State Fire Marshal Office to designate $20,000 as financial assurance for underground storage tanks owned by the District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT and It is Hereby Resolved by the Board of Education of Community Unit School District Number 100, Jersey and Greene Counties, Illinois, $20,000 of the Operations & Maintenance fund balance will be designated as financial assurance for the underground storage tanks owned by the District. Adopted May 18, 2017 President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education On roll call, Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Isringhausen, yes, Kary, yes Perdun, yes. Motion carried. 4. Adoption of Curriculum Mr. Churchman presented information on the recommendation of Wonders English/Language Arts Curriculum. A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Perdun to accept the adoption of the Wonders English/Language Arts Curriculum as presented. On roll call, Pohlman, yes; Droste, yes; Evans, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes. Motion carried. 5. Employment of Summer School Teachers - JCHS A motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Perdun to approve the following JCHS summer school teachers providing the enrollment meets the minimum requirement: 1. Jon Adkins Driver Education 2. Brett Beauchamp Government 3. Scott Burney Health/PE 4. Lisa Kolkmeyer Math 5. Bob Siemer English On roll call, Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes. Motion carried. 6. Freshman Honors Geometry After discussion a motion was made by Perdun, seconded by Isringhausen to approve freshman honors geometry as a weighted class retroactive for the 2016-17 school year. Mr. Brown explained that he would abstain because his daughter was in this class. On roll call, Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, abstain; Isringhausen, yes. Motion carried. 7. Tennis Camp A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Isringhausen to approve the youth tennis camp as presented. On roll call, Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Isringhausen,
yes; Kary, yes. Motion carried. SEATING OF BOARD MEMBER Mr. Brown administered the following oath of office to Mr. Josh Evans who was appointed at a special board meeting on May 1, 2017 to fill the seat vacated by Mrs. Terrie Kallal. I, (----NAME----), do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the board of education of Jersey CUSD #100, in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws of the State of Illinois, the best of my ability. I further swear that: I shall respect taxpayer interests by serving as faithful protector of the school district s assets; I shall encourage and respect the free expression of opinion by my fellow board members and others who seek a hearing before the board, while respecting the privacy of students and employees; I shall recognize that a board member has no legal authority as an individual and that decisions can be made only by a majority vote at a public meeting; and I shall abide by majority decisions of the board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels. DISCUSSION ITEMS OTHER BUSINESS BOARD PRESIDENT S PREROGATIVE Mr. Brown expressed appreciation for the service of Mrs. Shelly Robinson and Dr. Lori Hopkins, both who are both leaving the district at the end of the school year. Mr. Brown made the following announcements: May 19 - Closing Day Meeting 8:30 A.M. May 21 Graduation 2:00 P.M. (Meet at 1:15 in main office) May 22 Board Training 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Evans, seconded by Perdun 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; The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body; collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules
for one or more classes of employees. On roll call, Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Evans, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes. Motion carried. The board moved to closed session at 7:33 P.M. The board returned from closed session at 7:55 P.M. A motion was made by Evans, seconded by Perdun to resume open session. On roll call, Brown, yes; Evans, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes. Motion carried. ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION A motion to adjourn was made by Kary, seconded by Pohlman. On roll call, Evans, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes. Motion carried. The regular meeting of May 18, 2017 adjourned at 7:56 P.M.