BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – January 15, 2008

 

1.      Call to Order:

President Stoller called the Princeville Community Unit School District 326 Board of Education regular scheduled meeting Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 6:37 p.m. in the Unit Office.

 

  1. Roll Call:

                      Present:                                                                           Absent:

            Bruce Stoller, President                                                    Laura Ehnle, Vice-President

            Leslie Ptak, Secretary

            Darin Cowser

            Steven Rees

            Chris Steidinger arrived at 7:20pm, left at 12:10am

            Doug Streitmatter arrived at 8:03pm

            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 January 15, 2008 regular board meeting; 4-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

4.      Reading of the Minutes:

A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the minutes from the regular board meeting held on December 11, 2007 and the special board meeting held on December 18, 2007; 4-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

5.      Treasurer’s Report:

A motion by Leslie Ptak, seconded by Steve Rees, to accept the treasurer's report for December 2007.  Roll call:  Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye; 4-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

6.      Payment of the Bills:

A motion by Leslie Ptak, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve payment of bills for

January 2008.  Roll call:  Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Cowser-aye; 4-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

7.      Approve Payroll:

A motion by Bruce Stoller, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the payroll for December 16, 2007 and January 1, 2008.  Roll call:  Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Cowser-aye;

7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

 

8.      Princeville Applause was given to the following:

 

·         Elizabeth Tuazon and Angela Bertucci—for the amazing work putting together back to back to back Christmas Programs. 

 

·        Extended School Day Teachers and Volunteers—for the dramatic improvement in the grades of participating PGS students during the first semester.

 

·        Suzanne Cluskey—for being selected by the Princeville High School faculty as the winner of the Lincoln Senior Award and demonstrating the high qualities of character, conduct, and scholarship that were associated with Abraham Lincoln.

 

·        Boys’ Junior Varsity Basketball Team and Coach Erik Walles—for earning a SAWA report (Support A Winning Attitude) for their continuous excellent display of sportsmanship.

 

·         Junior High Art Students Ashley Bedwell, Luis Rodriguez, Miles Smith, Austin Dugan, Rachel Remmert, Sammantha Carton, Reagan Wood, Phoenix Tupper, Savannah Speckhart, Instructor Marianna DeBolt—for creating snowman lawn signs for the Wyoming Lions Club Gift of Sight fundraiser.                                 

 

·        Mrs. Tracy Strebel—for a successful first semester as PGS Literacy Coach.  Mrs. Strebel will make an Applause Presentation sharing her leadership role in reading instruction excellence.

 

Steidinger arrived at 7:20 p.m.

 

9.      Public Recognition:

None

 

10. 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)   Notified the board that the District did not receive an ISBE Technology Loan due to insufficient State funding. The need to proceed with PGS technology replacement plan will lead to later recommendations for funding.          

 

2)   Staffing recommendations were provided for 2008-2009.  There will be          two elementary vacancies due to retirements at PGS.  Since one position       was already hired this school year, one elementary vacancy will be         advertised at this time.  Mrs. Michel will monitor class sizes for a need of a      second elementary vacancy.

 

3)   The District currently has, to date, 12 applicants for the HS Principal search.  Applications are due by January 31, 2008.

 

4)   After a thorough investigation, the District is unable to use life safety funds      for air-conditioning at the Princeville Grade School.  District leadership will    continue to explore financing alternatives for PGS air conditioning.

 

5)   A history of enrollment, low-income count, and certified staff history was provided to board members.  

 

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)   The 2007-08 Princeville Grade School School Improvement Plan was       presented.

 

2)   ISAT testing information was provided.

 

3)   PGS class size projections were discussed.

 

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)   The 2007-08 Princeville Grade School School Improvement Plan was       presented.

 

2)  The hosting evening ACT prep courses and expand online practice ACT       opportunities was discussed.

 

3)  A successful 80th annual Princeville Holiday Boys’ Basketball Tournament       was held in December.

 

4)  Jon Carruthers, PHS physical education teacher, is expanding the PHS       physical education program through the National Archery in Schools    Program.  Jon has received several donations to assist with the project. 

 

11. Board Member Reports:

 

A. ELPAC – No report

 

B.    PRIDE – PRIDE invited four potential members of the Board of Directors to their January meeting.  They have the potential for two or three new directors.

 

C.    Village Board Meeting – No report

 

12. Consent Agenda:

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

 

A.     Accept the December Grant Report

 

B.    Approve the 2007 School Improvement Plans for Princeville Grade School and Princeville High School

 

C.    Approve PHS activity fund accounts for the Class of 2010 and 2011

 

5-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Action Items:

 

A.     A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the agreement for Provision of Limited Professional Services for the Summer 2008 PHS life safety building project in the amount of $40,200.00.  Roll call:  Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye; 5-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the agreement for Provision of Limited Professional Services for school facilities brainstorming/feasibility analysis; 5-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

C.    A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Chris Steidinger, to approve a continuing contract with American Pest Control for $40.00 a month.  Roll call:  Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye; 5-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

Streitmatter arrived at 8:03 p.m.

 

D.    A motion by Leslie Ptak, seconded by Chris Steidinger, to approve a continuing contract with Gorenz and Associates LTD as the District Auditor; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

E.     A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Bruce Stoller, to approve the Fiscal Year 2008 SEAPCO Hiring Survey; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

F.     A second reading of policy revisions was conducted and a motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Leslie Ptak, to approve the following 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

 

                  6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Board Discussion:

 

A.  Discussed the School Facilities Brainstorming/Feasibility Analysis that will take place with the District Architects, apaceDesign. Administration and board representatives will work with other school community representatives to determine futures needs and guidelines for the study.  The Board of Education Building and Grounds Committee will be part of the committee.

 

B.  A joint board meeting with the Village Board, the Lillie M. Evans Library Board, and a representative from the Akron Townhouse School project will be held on January 24, 2008.  The meeting will be held at the public library, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Each governing board has been asked to discuss 3 – 5 things that are current priorities and plans for the future.

 

  1. Executive Session:

 

A.     A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Steve Rees, to go into executive session at 8:50 p.m. for matters related to appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees of the District.  Roll call:  Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

Steidinger left at 12:10 a.m.

 

B.    A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Steve Rees, to return to regular session at 12:45 a.m.; 5-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

16. Action following Executive Session:

 

A.     A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve, with the agreement of PUDEA, the individual exemption to the PUDEA Contract for Michael Isaacson.  Roll call:  Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 5-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Bruce Stoller, to accept the resignations of Jacqueline James as Freshmen Volleyball Coach and Lisa Twidwell as PHS Assistant Softball Coach: 5-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried

 

C.    A motion by Leslie Ptak, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve employment of Joe Chovan as Co-Eighth Grade Volleyball Coach, at ½ the beginning salary as established on the PUDEA extra-curricular salary schedule for 2007-2008.  Roll call:  Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 5-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

D.    A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Bruce Stoller, to approve the contract for Becky Michel as Grade School Principal, beginning July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011.  Salary will be determined at a later date.  Roll call:  Cowser-nay, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 4-ayes, 1-nays.  Motion carried.

 

A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the contract for Melanie Cox-Lagerstrom as Special Services Coordinator, beginning July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011.  Salary will be determined at a later date.  Roll call:  Cowser-aye, Ptak-nay, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 5-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

17. Adjournment:

A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Darin Cowser, to adjourn at 12:51 a.m.;

5-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

            _______________________                                            _________________________

            Bruce Stoller, President                                                       Leslie Ptak, Secretary

 

 

Dated: January 15, 2008