BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – February 7, 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 February 7, 2008 at 6:48 p.m. in the Unit Office.

2. Roll Call:

Present: Absent:

Bruce Stoller, President Leslie Ptak, Secretary

Darin Cowser Chris Steidinger

Steven Rees

Doug Streitmatter

James Colyott, PHS Principal

Becky Michel, PGS Principal

Kathryn Hanneken, Superintendent

3. Approve Agenda:

A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the agenda for the February 7, 2008 regular board meeting; 4-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

4. PRINCEVILLE PRAISE

Ted Gilles and Ron Gilles were presented plaques by Darin Cowser and Steve Rees for their dedicated service to students of Princeville Schools.

5. Reading of the Minutes:

A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the minutes from the regular board meeting held on January 15, 2008; and the special board meeting held on January 24, 2008; 4-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

6. Treasurer’s Report:

A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Darin Cowser, to accept the Treasurer's Report for January 2008. Roll call: Cowser-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 4-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

7. Payment of the Bills:

A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve payment of bills for February 2008. Roll call: Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye; 4-ayes,

0-nays. Motion carried.

8. Approve Payroll:

A motion by Bruce Stoller, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the payroll for

January 16, 2008 and February 1, 2008. Roll call: Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye; 4-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

9. Princeville Applause was given to the following:

· Suzanne Cluskey, PHS Senior—for her nomination to the IHSA 2008 All-State Academic Team

· Rose Elbus, Kristy Wooden, and Angela Colyott—for receiving a FirstGrant award from National City Bank

· PHS Counselor Jeannie Jones and Intern Sara Scott, volunteers from Chapin and Russell Associates, SEAPCO, and Dunlap High School—for their recent counseling assistance for staff and students

10. Public Recognition:

Colette Reese reported on the school and community playground plans, prices, and different options. She also shared writing and pictures from students on what they would like for their playground.

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) Princeville Strategic Plan Mid-year Progress Report was presented.

2) TIF 1 reimbursement records and procedures were provided.

3) Mrs. Hanneken reported that the fire loss is completed. The cost of the utility building was discounted by EB Buildings by $11,500.

4) The elimination of Medicaid Administrative Outreach reimbursement to School Districts by the federal government will result in an annual revenue loss of over $25,000.

B. 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) National Honor Society

12. Board Member Reports:

A. ELPAC did not meet prior to the February board meeting.

B. PRIDE

Mrs. Hanneken reported on the most recent PRIDE meeting.

C. Village Board Meeting

The Village Board meeting was reported on by Steve Rees.

13. Consent Agenda:

A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

A. Accept the February Grant Report

B. Approve April 25, 2008 out-of-state Math/Physics Field Trip to Six Flags

4-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

14. Action Items:

A. A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve installation of additional controls on PHS HVAC units at a cost of $5,002.00. Roll Call: Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye; 4-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

B. A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the no cost contract with Xcell Mechanical Systems, Inc. for PHS HVAC units; 4-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

C. A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Bruce Stoller, to approve the 2008-2009 school calendar; 4-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

D. Appoint Chris Steidinger to attend the February 14^th and Darin Cowser to attend the March 7^th ELPAC meetings; and Doug Streitmatter to attend the March 3^rd Princeville Village Board meeting.

E. Appoint board members Darin Cowser and Steve Rees to participate in the Vocational Curriculum Study.

15. Board Discussion:

A. Vacancy of Board member

B. School Facilities Feasibility study

16. Executive Session:

A. A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Darin Cowser, to go into executive session at 8:38 p.m. for matters related to appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees of the District. Roll call: Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye; 4-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

B. A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Bruce Stoller, to return to regular session at 9:09 p.m.; 4-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

17. Action following Executive Session:

A. A motion by Bruce Stoller, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the employment of Joe Chovan as Freshman Volleyball Coach to begin the 2008-2009 school year at the salary as established on the PUDEA Contract extra-curricular schedule. Roll call: Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye; 4-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

B. A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Doug Streitmatter, to recommend non-release of closed session minutes, as the need for confidentiality still exists to all or part of those minutes. Roll call: Cowser-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 4-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

C. Discussed dates for special board meetings.

18. Adjournment:

A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Darin Cowser, to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.; 4-ayes,

0-nays. Motion carried.

_______________________ _________________________

Bruce Stoller, President Leslie Ptak, Secretary

Dated: February 7, 2008