Board of Education Regular Meeting Open Session June 16, 2016 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 100 was held Thursday, June 16, 2016 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: Stan Kary, Secretary; Julie Pohlman and William Yamnitz. Board members Sherry Droste, Terrie Kallal, and Peggy Perdun were absent. Also in attendance were Lori Franke-Hopkins, Superintendent; Alan Churchman, District Administrator; Mary Schell, Director of Finance and Human Resources; Keith Norman, Director of Technology; Lisa Schuenke, Principal; Debbie Trochuck, District Secretary; District employee Christy Vice; Alex Heeb, the Jersey County Journal; Paul Riechman and Jo Test. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Pohlman to approve the consent agenda as presented: I. Minutes & Finance A. Approve Board Minutes 1. Open Session(s) a. Regular Meeting - May 19, 2016 b. Special Meeting - May 31, 2016 2. Closed Session(s) a. Regular Meeting - May 19, 2016 (held) b. Special Meeting - May 31, 2016 (held) B. Bookkeeper's Financial Position/Treasurer's Reports C. Budget Report - May 2016 D. Approve Expenditures - June 2016 II. Personnel Items A. Accept Resignation(s) 1. Paula Hansen,Special Education and Records Secretary, effective the end of the 2017-18 school year B. Approve Extra-Curricular Assignment(s) 1. Bob Siemer, Class of 2017 Co-Sponsor 2. Jeff Goetten, Class of 2020 Co-Sponsor 3. Zoe Chin, Class of 2020 Co-Sponsor 4. Bob Siemer, 8th Grade Volleyball Coach 5. Brenda McCreary, Assistant Volleyball Coach 6. Brian Madson, Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach, effective for the 2016-17 school year 7. Steve Schaefer, Volunteer Head Girls' Golf Coach, effective for the 2016-17 school year
8. Volunteer Assistant Coaches, effective for the 2016-17 School Year a. Football Chris Berry Varsity David Wittman Scott Metzler Varsity Josh Brunaugh Dick Bidlack Varsity Kendrick Soer b. Boys' Basketball Rick Solum Jeremy Gibson c. Boys' Baseball Nick Crnokrak Jim Witt Chris Skinner d. Boys' Soccer Jeremy Gibson e. Wrestling Chris Taul Ray Burris Zack Hausman f. Boys' Track Tim Flowers Renee Jones g. Cross Country Tim Flowers h. Bowling Steve Nelson i. Flags Trisha Clevenger j. Girls' Basketball Shelby Woelfel k. Softball Randy Dilks l. Girls Soccer Dan Deist Rob Ridenhour Dan Drainer m. Volleyball Maddie Steckel n. Pom Pon Squad Danah McCreary Kelsee Nairn C. Approve Leave of Absence 1. Jessica Brady, Maternity Leave, beginning approximately September 2016 D. Approve Non-Certified Personnel 1. Roger Freand, Part Time Maintenance Worker 2. Vince Wittman, Part Time Lawn Care/Maintenance Worker E. Approve Temporary Disability Leave - F. Employ Certificated Personnel -
G. Employ Educational Support Personnel - On roll call, Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes; Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes. Motion carried. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS/WELCOME VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT Paul Riechman shared his concerns about the effect of work being done at the Illini Middle School facility in regard to drainage. Discussion was held. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Enrollment and Suspension and Expulsion Reports May Enrollment and Suspension and Expulsion reports were provided for informational purposes. Principals Reports Directors Reports District Administrator Mr. Churchman shared that, during work done at West Elementary, asbestos was found around some pipes. The cost of abatement will be around $13,000.00. Discussion was held. Special Education Coordinator Director of Finance and Human Resources Director of Technology Mr. Norman reported that almost 75% of students have pre-registered. Early Childhood Director Superintendent Report Dr. Hopkins held her report until discussion. ACTION ITEMS 1. Waiver Application Due to the absence of three Board members action on the waiver was tabled. 2. FY17 Budget Resolution A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Pohlman to adopt the following FY17 Budget Resolution to meet statutory requirements: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 100, Counties of Jersey and Greene, in the State of Illinois that the Superintendent of Schools, Lori Franke-Hopkins and or her designee, is hereby appointed to prepare a tentative budget for said School District for the fiscal year
that begins July 1, 2016 and ends June 30, 2017, which tentative budget shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board. Also, a part of the statutory requirement is that a public notice must be filed regarding display ad hearing for the budget and to meet that requirement, recommend the following be approved for publication in the local newspaper on or before August 03, 2015. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 100, Counties of Jersey and Greene, State of Illinois, that a tentative budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 will be on file and conveniently available to the public for inspection at 100 Lincoln Street, Jerseyville, Illinois in the School District Office from and after 1:00 P.M. on the 16th day of August, 2016. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 6:30 P.M. on the 15 th of September, 2016 at the Board of Education Office, School District No. 100, Counties of Jersey and Greene, State of Illinois. YEAS: (4) Stan Kary, Julie Pohlman, Ed Test, William Yamnitz NAYS: (0) ABSENT: (3) Sherry Droste, Terrie Kallal, Peggy Perdun WHEREUPON, the President declared the motion passed and this Resolution adopted this 16th day of June 2016. Ed Test, President Stan Kary, Secretary On roll call, Pohlman, yes; Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes; Kary, yes. Motion carried. 3. Resolution to Retain Interest Earnings A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Pohlman to adopt the following resolution declaring intent to retain interest earnings as interest and not to accumulate as principal: WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100, counties of Jersey and Greene, Illinois has earned interest in the following funds: a) Educational Fund b) Operations & Maintenance Fund c) Transportation Fund d) Working Cash Fund; and WHEREAS, the Illinois Program Accounting Manual administrative regulations (23 Ill.Adm. Code Section 100.50(a)(4) as revised effective July 1, 2008 provide that unless otherwise provided by statute or specified by board resolution adopted prior to June 30 of a fiscal year, interest earnings of a fund shall be added to and become part of the principal of the fund as of June 30 of the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the District desires to retain interest earnings described herein as interest in order the maintain maximum flexibility to allow for the possible transfer of said funds in accordance with Section 10-22.44 of the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-22.44) or as otherwise authorized by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education as follows: Section 1. Incorporation of preambles. The recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated by reference and shall have the same force and effect as though fully set forth herein. Section 2. Earnings retained as interest. The Board of Education hereby declares that all interest which has been earned as of June 30, 2016 and which has previously been retained as interest earnings in the following funds shall be retained as interest earnings and shall not accumulate as principal in said funds: a. Working Cash Fund Section 3. Amounts to be determined by audit. The amount of interest in said Fund subject to this resolution shall be the amount of interest earned in said Fund as of June 30, 2016, and all interest which has been earned in said fund in prior years as determined by the final certified audit of the District s funds for those years and which has been retained as interest in those funds. Section 4. Use of interest retained. The Board shall retain the discretion to retain the amounts referred to in Section 3 above as interest in the respective Fund identified in this resolution, or to transfer said interest in accordance with Section 10-22.44 of the Illinois School Code, or to use said interest in any other manner authorized by law. Section 5. Repeal of inconsistent resolutions; effective date. The Board hereby repeals and rescinds any prior resolutions adopted by the Board to the extent of any conflict with the terms of this Resolution. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. Yeas: (4) Stan Kary, Julie Pohlman, Ed Test, William Yamnitz Nays: (0) Absent: (3) Sherry Droste, Terrie Kallal, Peggy Perdun WHEREUPON, the President declared the motion passed and this Resolution adopted this 16 th day of June, 2016. BOARD OF EDUCATION JERSEY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT # 100 COUNTIES OF JERSEY & GREENE By: President ATTEST: Secretary On roll call, Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes; Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes. Motion carried.
4. IASB Membership Dues A motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Kary to approve membership dues for the Illinois Association of School Boards. On roll call, Yamnitz, yes; Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes; Test, yes. Motion carried. 5. Milk Bid Amendment Mr. Test explained that, because of an error in the due date to vendors, the milk bid approval would need to be rescinded and a new bid opening had to occur. A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Pohlman to rescind the milk bid approval occurring on May 19, 2016. On roll call, Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes; Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes. Motion carried. 6. Milk Bid Approval A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Pohlman to approve the recommendation to accept the low bid from Smith Distributing Co. at.22 for white milk and.23 for chocolate milk. On roll call, Pohlman, yes; Test, yes Yamnitz, yes; Kary, yes. Motion carried. 7. 2017 JCHS Graduation Date Change Mr. Test informed the Board that a change of date for the high school graduation was needed due to the Friday night date could interfere with post season competition, as it did this year. A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Yamnitz to approve the JCHS graduation date change to Sunday, May 21, 2017 as presented. On roll call, Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes; Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes. Motion carried. 8. Fundraisers After discussion a motion was made by Kary, seconded by Pohlman to approve the following fundraisers as presented: 1. Grafton a. TJ's Pizza - October 2016 b. Butterbraid Sales - February 2017 2. East a. Club's Choice - Fall 2016 b. Walk-A-Thon - Spring 2017 3. West a. TJ's Pizza - Fall 2016 b. Club's Choice - Spring 2017 4. Illini Middle School a. Magazine Drive - September 2016 b. School Dances 5. JCHS a. JCHS Football: Gold Card JCHS Wrestling: BBQ Cook Off (Summer 2017); Jr. Panther Wrestling Tournament b. c. JCHS Softball: Drive 4 Your School - Ford Drive Program d. JCHS Boys' Basketball: Future Panthers Basketball League; Glow Ball Tournament
e. JCHS Girls' Tennis: Best Buy Dinner Cards f. JCHS Girls' Soccer: Clue Mystery Dinner g. JCHS Girls' Basketball: Mizzou v Illinois "Braggin Rights" Ticket Raffle h. JCHS Volleyball: Little Panthers Volleyball League (Spring); Ball Game Ticket Raffle i. JCHS Bowling: Trivia Night j. JCHS Poms: Basket Bingo; Dance Clinic k. JCHS Cheerleaders: Kids' Night Out, Panther Tumblers; Youth Cheer Clinic l. JCHS Soccer: "Night at the Races"; Coupon Booklet with the Kids' Night Out m. JCHS Golf: Car Wash Tickets n. JCHS Baseball: Busch Stadium Day o. IMS Softball: Home Run Derby p. Class of 2018: Kids Resale Event q. Class of 2017: Show Me the Dough r. Class of 2019: Stadium Sports Blankets s. JCHS Show Choir: Candy & Cookie Dough t. JCHS FFA: Meat Raffle; Plant Sale u. Special Education/Special Olympics: Quarter Auction v. JCHS Art Club: T-Shirt Design and Sale w. Theatre Friends: Pork Steak Dinner; Shrek Merchandise; Trip Raffle; Fun Bowl; Banner Sale x. JCHS Band: Cheese & Sausage/Pizza Sale; Chili Supper; Homecoming Mums for Moms; Holiday Bake Sale; Pancakes with Santa; Winter Bake Sale y. Panther Athletic Club: PAC Calendar; Fish Fry; Spaghetti Dinner; Golf Scramble; Craft Fair On roll call, Yamnitz, yes; Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes; Test, yes. Motion carried. 9. Prevailing Wage Resolution In June each year, the Board of Education is required to investigate and ascertain the prevailing wage rates as defined in the Prevailing Wage Act. After discussion a motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Kary to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has enacted "An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by any one under contract for public works," approved June 26, 1941, codified as amended, 820 ILCS 130/1 et seq. (1993), formerly Ill. Rev. Stat., Ch. 48, par. 39s-1 et seq. and WHEREAS, the aforesaid Act requires that Community Unit School District No. 100 of the Counties of Jersey and Greene investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages as defined in said Act for laborers, mechanics and other workers in the locality of said Counties of Jersey and Greene employed in performing construction of public works, for said Community Unit School District No. 100. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 100: Section l: To the extent and as required by "An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by any one under contract for public works," approved June 26, l941, as amended, the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics and other workers engaged in construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of Community Unit School District No. 100
is hereby ascertained to be the same as the prevailing rate of wages for construction work in the Jersey County area as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois as of June of the current year a copy of that determination being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. As required by said Act, any and all revisions of the prevailing rate of wages by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois shall supersede the Department's June determination and apply to any and all public works construction undertaken by Community Unit School District No. 100. The definition of any terms appearing in this Ordinance which are also used in aforesaid Act shall be the same as in said Act. Section 2: Nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply said general prevailing rate of wages as herein ascertained to any work or employment except public works construction of Community Unit School District No. 100 to the extent required by the aforesaid Act. Section 3: The Community Unit School District No. 100 Clerk shall publicly post or keep available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of Community Unit School District No. 100 this determination or any revisions of such prevailing rate of wage. A copy of this determination or of the current revised determination of prevailing rate of wages then in effect shall be attached to all contract specifications. Section 4: The Community Unit School District No. 100 Clerk shall mail a copy of this determination to any employer, and to any association of employers and to any person or association of employees who have filed their names and addresses, requesting copies of any determination stating the particular rates and the particular class of workers whose wages will be affected by such rates. Section 5: The Community Unit School District No. 100 Clerk shall promptly file a certified copy of this Ordinance with both the Secretary of State Index Division and the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois. Section 6: The Community Unit School District No. 100 Clerk shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the area copy of this Ordinance, and such publication shall constitute notice that the determination is effective and that this is the determination of this public body. Resolution passed and adopted June 16, 2016. ATTEST: Ed Test, President Jersey CUSD No. 100 Stan Kary, Secretary On roll call, Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes; Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes. Motion carried.
10. Closed Session Minutes Review (December 2015 - May 2016) After discussion a motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Kary that closed session minutes from December 2015 through May 2016 remain closed. On roll call, Pohlman, yes; Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes; Kary, yes. Motion carried. 11. Property/Casualty/Workman s Comp Insurance A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Pohlman to approve an extension of the district s contract with Warma, Witter, Kreisler for commercial insurance as presented. On roll call, Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes; Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes. Motion carried. 12. Bus Lease Resolution After discussion a motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Kary to approve the following resolution for the lease of buses:
13. Bus Lease-Purchase Agreement After discussion a motion was made to approve the bus lease-purchase agreement with Farmers State Bank for the lease-purchase of eight school buses as presented. On roll call, Kary, yes; Pohlman, yes; Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes. Motion carried. 14. Grade 6-12 English Language Arts Series Adoption Mr. Test read recommendations from Mrs. Terrie Kallal and Mrs. Peggy Perdun who serve on the curriculum committee but were absent from the Board meeting. Discussion was held. A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Pohlman to adopt the Grades 6-12 English Language Arts Series from McGraw Hill as presented. On roll call, Pohlman, yes; Test, yes; Yamnitz, yes; Kary, yes. Motion carried. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Tax Rates and Estimated Extensions Mrs. Schell presented information on the equalized assessed value (EAV) and tax extensions and rates. Discussion was held. 2. Approved Legislation Dr. Hopkins discussed the following: State Budget Impasse Budget Mandate PTELL New Mandates Laws Implemented during her term as Superintendent Correspondence to legislators Father s Day wishes OTHER BUSINESS BOARD PRESIDENT S PREROGATIVE CLOSED SESSION ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Pohlman to adjourn. An aye or nay vote was taken with all in favor, none opposed. Motion carried. The regular meeting of June 16, 2016 adjourned at 7:43 P.M.