BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – December 11, 2007

 

PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2007 TAX LEVY

 

1.      Call to Order:

President Stoller called the Princeville Community Unit School District 326 Board of Education Public Hearing for the 2007 Tax Levy to order on Tuesday December 11, 2007 at 6:33 p.m. in the Unit Office.

 

  1. Roll Call:

                      Present:                                                                           Absent:

            Bruce Stoller, President                                                       Chris Steidinger

            Laura Ehnle, Vice-President

            Leslie Ptak, Secretary

            Darin Cowser

            Steven Rees

            Doug Streitmatter, arrived @ 6:35 p.m.

            James Colyott, H.S. Principal

            Becky Michel, G.S. Principal

            Kathryn Hanneken, Superintendent

 

3.      Presentation of the 2007 Tax Levy

Superintendent Hanneken presented the 2007 Tax Levy           

                                                                                                    

4.      Public Questions and Comments

None

 

5.      Adjournment:

A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Laura Ehnle, to adjourn at 6:42 p.m.; 6-ayes,

0-nays.  Motion carried.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – December 11, 2007

 

DECEMBER REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

1.      Call to Order:

President Stoller called the Princeville Community Unit School District 326 Board of Education regular scheduled meeting Tuesday December 11, 2007 at 6:42 p.m. in the Unit Office.

 

  1. Roll Call:

                      Present:                                                                           Absent:

            Bruce Stoller, President                                                       Chris Steidinger

            Laura Ehnle, Vice-President

            Leslie Ptak, Secretary

            Darin Cowser

            Steven Rees

            Doug Streitmatter

            James Colyott, H.S. Principal

            Becky Michel, G.S. Principal

            Kathryn Hanneken, Superintendent

 

 

  1. Approve Agenda:   

A motion by Leslie Ptak, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the agenda for the December 11, 2007 regular board meeting; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

4.      Princeville Praise

Rob Hilsabeck was presented a plaque by Doug Streitmatter for his dedicated service to Princeville Schools and their students.

 

5.      Reading of the Minutes:

A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the minutes from the regular board meeting held on November 13, 2007; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

6.      Treasurer’s Report:

A motion by Laura Ehnle, seconded by Darin Cowser, to accept the treasurer's report for November 2007.  Roll call:  Cowser-aye, Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

7.      Payment of the Bills:

A motion by Laura Ehnle, seconded by Leslie Ptak, to approve payment of bills for December 2007.  Roll call:  Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

8.      Approve Payroll:

A motion by Bruce Stoller, seconded by Doug Streitmatter, to approve the payroll for November 16, 2007 and December 1, 2007.  Roll call:  Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ehnle-aye; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

9.      Princeville Applause was given to the following:

·        Jessie Hill, Taylor Douell, Sara Allen, Rebekah Herrmann—for their selection as Illinois State Scholars, reflecting their exceptional academic performance

·        Laura Walcott, PHS Teacher—for a successful Heart of a Prince Program.

·        Kristy Wooden, PGS Teacher—for another impressive Veteran’s Day Program

·        Jon Carruthers, Angela Colyott, Rose Elbus, Monica Grant, Cheryl Harmison, Barb Kratzer, Tait Sennett, Tracy Strebel, and Kristy Wooden—for their successful Speer Bank Grants.

·        Marianna DeBolt, Tony Johnson, Jeff Kratzer, and Elizabeth Tuazon—are recognized by the Princeville Community for their assistance with the Holiday Homecoming.

 

10. Public Recognition:

None

 

11. Administrative Reports:

 

A.     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)   Reviewed transportation and maintenance reports supplied by the Transportation Manager 

 

2)   Reported on visits we will have concerning the School Mental Health Support Grant.  Copies of a parent survey were distributed.

 

3)   Updated the Board on Outdoor School Facilities Committee and presented community survey to be distributed in January on the tennis courts and track.

 

4)     Reported on a joint board meeting to be held on January 24, 2008 with   the Village Board, Library Board, and Akron Townhouse School Project leadership are invited. 

 

5)     Reminded board members about the Holiday Open House on Friday, December 14th at Vonachen’s Old Place.

 

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)   Provided grant information

 

2)   Provided Great Schools grade school comparisons which showed Princeville

     Grade School in the top 30% of Illinois Schools.

 

3)   Discussed the formation of a Math Committee to address any needs/gaps from grade to grade and reviewed textbooks.  The goal is to adopt a K-5 series and 6-8 series, as well as articulate curriculum to support high math standards K-12.

 

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)     Provided final exam information

 

2)     Thanked Caterpillar for their support of the Annual Leadership Alums

 

3)     Presented the 2007 Illinois High School rankings through Great Schools.  Princeville is in the top 10% of all public high schools in Illinois.

 

12. Board Member Reports:

 

A.     ELPAC

Darin Cowser introduced new teachers at the ELPAC meeting.  Kindergarten teachers presented updated information on the Kindergarten program.

 

B.    PRIDE

      PRIDE will have a breakfast on January 12, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. to encourage participation.

     

C.    Village Board Meeting 

Steve Rees reported discussion at the Village Board meeting included the basketball program, CCOP representation, and investments.  Positive meeting overall. 

 

13. Consent Agenda:

A motion by Leslie Ptak, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 

 

A.     Approve the PHS Science Club spring out-of-state field trip to St. Louis, Missouri

 

B.    Accept the School District library grant application

 

C.    Accept the November grant report

 

6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

14. Action Items:

 

A.     A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Steve Rees, to adopt a resolution for the 2007 Tax Levy for Princeville Community Unit School District #326.  Roll call:  Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    Appoint Doug Streitmatter to attend the Village Board meeting on December 18, 2007 and Leslie Ptak to attend the Village Board meeting on January 7, 2008 at

7:30 p.m. 

 

15. Board Discussion:

 

A.  First Reading of School District policies:

            2.125        Board Member Expenses

            2.260        Uniform Grievance Procedure

            4.10          Fiscal and Business Management

            4.60          Purchases and Contracts

            4110         Transportation

            4.180        Pandemic Preparedness

            5.10          Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority                                                                                                   Recruitment

            5.100        Staff Development Program

            5.130        Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information

            5.180        Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity

            5.330        Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves

            6.20          School Year Calendar and Day

            6.40          Curriculum Development

            6.235        Access to Electronic Networks

            6.320        High School Credit for Proficiency

            7.20          Harassment of Students Prohibited

            7.70          Attendance and Truancy

            7.90          Release During School Hours

            7.180        Preventing Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment

            7.220        Bus Conduct

            8.20          Community Use of Facilities

 

Review of Exhibit 2.140E—Guidance for Board Member                            

Communications, Including E-mail Use

 

16. Executive Session:

 

A.     A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Steve Rees, to go into executive session at 7:55 p.m. for matters related to appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees of the District.  Roll call:  Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Steve Rees, to return to regular session at 9:50 p.m.; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

17.       Action following Executive Session:

 

A.     No action was taken to approve the individual exemption to the PUDEA contract.

 

B.    A motion by Laura Ehnle, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve a medical leave using sick leave, personal days, and unpaid leave as provided by the Family Medical Leave Act for Kathy Garretts from December 13, 2007 to approximately January 23, 2008; and for

 

Valerie Cole, for maternity purposes beginning approximately January 3, 2008 until released by her doctor, personal days and unpaid leave as provided by the Family Medical Leave Act as requested in her letter.  Ms. Cole has sick leave available that she may also use is she so desires.

 

Roll call:  Cowser-aye, Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

C.    No action was taken to employ a superintendent to begin July 1, 2008.

 

18. Adjournment:

A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Doug Streitmatter, to adjourn at 9:53 p.m.; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

            _______________________                                            _________________________

            Bruce Stoller, President                                                       Leslie Ptak, Secretary

 

 

Dated: December 11, 2007