January 12, 2010 The Board of Education of Community Unit School District Number Two met at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, in the Board of Education and Administrative Offices, 1701 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, Illinois. The meeting was called to order by Board President Michelle Skinlo. ROLL CALL: RECEPTION OF VISITORS: Present: Colleen Garner, Gary Kepley, Bob McClusky (per telephone conference call), Robert Miller, Rodney Morris, Bill Standerfer and Michelle Skinlo Board President Michelle Skinlo welcomed all visitors present and opened the floor to those wishing to address the board on agenda and non-agenda items. Agenda: Ready to Read Across Mattoon Anieta Trame and MMS Students Mattoon Middle School Principal Jeremie Smith introduced Anieta Trame, middle school librarian, who is responsible for the annual Ready to Read Across Mattoon program. Mrs. Trame reviewed the process in selecting a book each year. She then had students come forward to give a short presentation on the book selected: Brock Taylor presented additional information about the Student Reading Committee Samantha Thompson - gave a short synopsis of the book selected Annie Fafara challenged the Board and community to read the book A Dog s Life (an autobiography) by Ann M. Martin, which was selected by the Reading Committee The reading program is now in its eighth year and was originally started with only $400. Currently, different foundations, grants, and individual monetary donations maintain the program. No school funds are used to operate this program. Mrs. Trame and Board President Michelle Skinlo presented the program at the National School Board Association Conference which resulted in 32 states contacting Mrs. Trame regarding information for the program. At the conclusion of the presentation, the students handed out copies of this year s selection to the Board and audience. Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 1 of 6
Non-Agenda: None CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda, consisting of the following items, was presented to the Board for approval: - Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on December 15, 2009 and approval of the Executive Session Meeting on December 15, 2009 as presented - Financial Payment of December 2009 bills as presented - Approval of the December Enrollment Report as presented, 3,414 - Approval of three Freedom of Information requests received on December 7, 2009, December 22, 2009, and December 29, 2009 Kepley moved, seconded by Garner, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote as follows: Kepley,aye; McClusky, (per telephone conference call); Miller,aye; Morris,aye; Standerfer,aye; Garner,aye; Skinlo,aye. Nays, none. Motion PRESENTATION OF FY 2010-2011 BUDGET PLANNING CALENDAR: (Information Item): Assistant Superintendent for Business Tom Sherman presented information regarding the budget planning calendar for the 2010-2011 school year. See Exhibit 4.1 PERSONNEL REPORT C.U.S.D. #2: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. David Skocy presented the following C.U.S.D. #2 personnel report to the Board for approval: Certified Resignations C.U.S.D. #2 - Lindsey Applebee, resigned as an English teacher at Mattoon High School (effective January 5, 2010) - Nancy Brachbill, will retire as an elementary teacher at Riddle Elementary School (effective the 2014-15 school year) Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 2 of 6
- Raelyne Lane, 6920 N CR 1380E, will retire as a pre-school teacher at Hawthorne School (effective for the 2014-2015 school year) - James Sparks, will retire as a chemistry teacher at Mattoon High School (effective for the 2014-2015 school year) - Anieta Trame, will retire as the media specialist at Mattoon Middle School (effective for the 2015-16 school year) Certified Appointments C.U.S.D. #2 - Kristen Koebele, substitute teacher - Meagan Braden, substitute teacher - Elizabeth Cowger, substitute teacher - Kaleigh McRoberts, substitute teacher - Andalina Fetta, substitute teacher Classified Appointments C.U.S.D. #2 - Linda Turner, bus aide - Layne Lashley, bus driver - Patty Higginbotham, bus driver - Pat Abel, substitute aide - William Saunders, substitute bus driver - Marcia Carroll, volunteer - Kimberly Brown, volunteer - Lindsay Villalosos, volunteer - Kelsey Wolk, volunteer - Brandie McDaniel, volunteer - Dusty Arthur, volunteer - John Mick Wurtsbaugh, volunteer 5.1d Extra Duty Appointments C.U.S.D. #2 The Administration will recommend approval of the following extracurricular assignments for the 2009-10 school year: MHS ACTIVITY Assistant Drama RIDDLE ACTIVITY RTI WILLIAMS ACTIVITY Elementary Vocal SPONSOR/COACH TBA SPONSOR/COACH TBA SPONSOR/COACH Jan Daily Garner moved, seconded by Standerfer, to approve the Personnel Report for C.U.S.D. #2 as presented. Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 3 of 6
Roll call vote as follows: McClusky, (per telephone conference call); Miller,aye; Morris,aye; Standerfer,aye; Garner,aye; Kepley,aye; Skinlo,aye. Nays, none. Motion BOARD RESOLUTION OUTLINING THE USE OF POTENTIAL SALES TAX REVENUE AND PLEDGING TO REDUCE THE PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED TO PAY FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BONDS: Superintendent Larry Lilly presented a resolution to the Board of Education regarding the use of the sales tax money and a pledge to abate the district s elementary bond payment. Board President Michelle Skinlo and Board Member Bill Standerfer stated their support of the 1% Sales Tax Revenue. Board President Skinlo also stated the Board was placing the intent of the use of this 1% sales tax in writing on the resolution which should communicate to the public how seriously the Mattoon Board of Education and administration is taking this pledge to reduce property taxes and abate the district s elementary bond payments. Board Member Rodney Morris felt the resolution was well articulated and clearly communicated the Board s intentions on how the sales tax revenue would be used. He thought the direction was right and hoped the public would appreciate and clearly understand how this 1% sales tax revenue is a wonderful thing for our schools. See Exhibit 6.1a, 6.1b Stander moved, seconded by Kepley, to approve adoption of the resolution outlining the use of potential sales tax revenues and pledging to reduce the property taxes levied to pay for the elementary school bonds as presented. Roll call vote as follows: Miller,aye; Morris,aye; Standerfer,aye; Garner,aye; Kepley,aye; McClusky, (per telephone conference call); Skinlo,aye. Nays, none. Motion EXECUTIVE SESSION: Morris moved, seconded by Garner, at 7:41 p.m. to go into Executive Session to review Executive Session minutes for the period of July 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009; to review Executive Session audio tapes for the period of January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008; to discuss matters pertaining to the employment of personnel; and to discuss Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 4 of 6
matters pertaining to the sale of property and acquisition of property. A unanimous voice vote of ayes carried the motion. Others present for the Executive Session were: Superintendent Mr. Larry Lilly, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. David Skocy, Assistant Superintendent for Business Mr. Tom Sherman, and Villa Pizza owners John, Debbie, and Tala Arena. OPEN SESSION RECONVENED: Board President Michelle Skinlo declared Executive Session closed and Open Session reconvened at 8:26 p.m. Miller moved, seconded by Standerfer to open the recommended Executive Session minutes for the period of July 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 as presented. Roll call vote as follows: McClusky, (per telephone conference call); Miller,aye; Morris,aye; Standerfer,aye; Garner,aye; Kepley,aye; Skinlo,aye. Nays, none. Motion Standerfer moved, seconded by Miller, to purge the Executive Session audio tapes for the period of January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008. Roll call vote as follows: Miller,aye; Morris,aye; Standerfer,aye; Garner,aye; Kepley,aye; McClusky, (per telephone conference call); Skinlo,aye. Nays, none. Motion ADJOURNMENT: Standerfer moved, seconded by Miller, to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m. Roll call vote as follows: Miller,aye; Morris,aye; Standerfer,aye; Garner,aye; Kepley,aye; McClusky, (per telephone conference call); Skinlo,aye. Nays, none. Motion Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 5 of 6
President Date February 9, 2010 Secretary Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 6 of 6