BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – April 8, 2008

 

1.      Call to Order:

President Stoller called the Princeville Community Unit School District 326 Board of Education regular scheduled meeting to order on Tuesday April 8, 2008 at 7:32 p.m. in the Unit Office.

 

  1. Roll Call:

                      Present:                                                                           Absent:

            Bruce Stoller, President

            Steve Rees, Vice President

            Leslie Ptak, Secretary

            Miles Colwell

            Darin Cowser

            Chris Steidinger

            Doug Streitmatter

 

            James Colyott, H.S. Principal

            Becky Michel, G.S. Principal

            Kathryn Hanneken, Superintendent

 

  1. Approve Agenda:

A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the agenda for the

April 8, 2008 regular board meeting; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

4.      PRINCEVILLE PRAISE

Ron Williams was present the Princeville Praise plaque by Darin Cowser for all of his hard work and dedicated leadership to update the school’s softball diamond.  Ron acknowledged all of the help he has received from the community on the project.

 

5.      Reading of the Minutes:

A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Miles Colwell, to approve the minutes from the regular board meeting held on March 11, 2008 and the special board meeting held on March 8, 2008; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

6.      Treasurer’s Report:

A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Leslie Ptak, to accept the treasurer's report for March 2008.  Roll call:  Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

7.      Payment of the Bills:

A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Doug Streitmatter, to approve payment of bills for April 2008.  Roll call:  Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

8.      Approve Payroll:

A motion by Bruce Stoller, seconded by Leslie Ptak, to approve the payroll for March 16, 2008 and April 1, 2008.  Roll call:  Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

9.      Public Recognition:

 

A.     Brian Beaver-Martial Arts Program

Brian did not attend the meeting, but he spoke to Mrs. Hanneken concerning the use of the school facilities for martial arts classes.  The two main impediments may be liability insurance and scheduling.  The administration will research this opportunity and reply to Mr. Beaver.

 

B.    CCOPS

No comments were provided.

 

10. Princeville Applause was given to the following:

 

§         PHS Math Department—for the March PI Day production at PGS.

 

§         Joe House and FFA Students—for an outstanding FFA banquet and community petting zoo. 

 

§         The Senior National Honor Society Members and Sponsors Monica Grant, Barb Kratzer, and Jeannie Jones—for an impressive National Honor Society induction ceremony.

 

§         Gayle Brackett, Sara Scott, Jeannie Jones and the PHS Staff—for an informative and welcoming Freshmen Orientation.

 

§         Custodians Bruce Welker and Daryll Huffman—for their hard work in moving everything into the new storage building.

 

§         PRIDE Grant Recipients – Molly Cox, Yvonne Patterson, Erik Givens, Tracy Strebel, Kim Friedman, Kristen Duckworth, Cheryl Harmison, Ellen Cluskey, Kathy Sullivan, Marianna DeBolt, and Carol Dismang—for their creativity and initiative in teaching.

 

§         The PGS Special Education Staff and Instructional Aides—for their hard work in making the best testing atmosphere and accommodations for ISAT testing.

 

           

 

 

            APPLAUSE PRESENTATION

§         PHS Students, Sara Allen, Suzanne Cluskey, Meghan Cowser, Jessie Hill,  Katy Pearson, and Instructor Mike Isaacson were applauded for their participation in the YMCA Youth In Government Project.  The students presented information on the program at the meeting.

 

11. Administrative Reports:

 

B.     Mrs. Hanneken - Superintendent’s Report:

Mrs. Hanneken presented her monthly report to the Board.  The following items were discussed or mentioned during the meeting:

 

1)  2008 financial profile designation

 

2)   Census poverty count

 

3)   Computer leasing

 

4)  FY08 budget projections and considerations

 

B.    Mrs. Michel – Princeville Grade School Report

Mrs. Michel presented her monthly report to the Board.  The following items were discussed or mentioned during the meeting:

 

1)     Investigation of a health curriculum for 7th and 8th grade classes

 

2)     Spanish instruction at PGS

 

3)     Math textbook adoption

 

4)     Merit activity

 

5)     Stark County teachers and administration will be visiting PGS to observe our reading program.

 

6)     Dunlap teachers will be visiting our K – 1 program.

 

C.    Mr. Colyott – Princeville High School Report

Mr. Colyott presented his monthly report to the Board.  The following items were discussed or mentioned during the meeting:

 

1)     Update on current / recent events

 

2)      Enrollment numbers for spring sports

 

3)     Possibility of a request for an international art trip in two years.  Mr. Johnson is researching and will work with the administration

 

12. Board Member Reports:

 

A. ELPAC needs nominations to replace retiring members.

            B.  PRIDE finalized their donation of the four Smart Boards to PGS.

C.     Village Board Meeting

Doug – CCOPs discussed the video promotions and suggested updating the Village website.  Seneca Foods made a presentation and a donation for Jessica Loos was discussed.

 

13. Consent Agenda:

A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Doug Streitmatter, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:          

 

A.     Approve out-of-state field trip to Weaver, Iowa for the Horticulture Science Class

 

B.    Approve the renewal and terms of membership in the Illinois High School Association and Illinois Elementary School Association

 

C.    Approve the PGS and PHS Parent-Teacher Advisory Committees as attached

 

D.    Approve First Agency, Inc. as the student insurance carrier for the 2008-2009 school year

 

E.     Approve Roy Ramos to attend the out-of-state National Migrant Conference in Orlando, FL April 20 - 23, 2008

 

F.     Approve the Summer 2007 Migrant grant

 

G.    Accept the March grant report

 

7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

14. Action Items:

 

A.     A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Bruce Stoller, to approve the 2007-2008 amended school calendar as attached; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    A motion by Bruce Stoller, seconded by Doug Streitmatter, to approve the Princeville District Three-year Technology Integration Plan; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

C.    A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Chris Steidinger, to approve the purchase of a van for the transportation department from Landmark Automotive Group through the Central Management Services Illinois state bid in the amount of $21,421.00.  Roll Call:  Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

D.    A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Steve Rees, to authorize the Superintendent to act as the Board’s agent to approve the low bidder on the summer projects that will have bid opening prior to the May board meeting; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

E.     A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve letting of bids for PHS lockers and the exploration of a bus lease.  Roll Call:  Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

F.     Appoint Doug Streitmatter, Steve Rees, and Bruce Stoller to assist at the PGS Promotion ceremonies, Darin Cowser, and Leslie Ptak to assist at PHS Graduation.

 

G.    Appoint Bruce Stoller to attend the May 1 ELPAC meeting,  Doug Streitmatter to attend April 22 Village Board meeting, and  Steve Rees to attend the May 5 Village Board meeting.

 

15. Board Discussion:

A reminder to turn in Economic Statement receipts to the Unit Office.

 

16. Executive Session:

A.     A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Leslie Ptak, to go into executive session at 10:54 p.m. for matters related to appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees of the District and negotiations.  Roll call:  Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Darin Cowser, to return to regular session at 11:16 p.m.; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

17. Action following Executive Session:

 

A.     A motion by Miles Colwell, seconded by Leslie Ptak, to accept the resignation of

Kathrin Stewart effective at the end of the 2007-2008 school year.  Roll call:  Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    A motion by Leslie Ptak, seconded by Darin Cowser, to employee Heidi Tovey as an instructional aide assigned to the grade school at the beginning salary for instructional aides, beginning April 9, 2008.  Roll call:  Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

18. Adjournment:

A motion by Miles Colwell, seconded by Doug Streitmatter, to adjourn at 11:19 p.m.;

7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

           

 

_______________________                                            _________________________

            Bruce Stoller, President                                                       Leslie Ptak, Secretary

 

Dated: April 8, 2008