BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – July 15, 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 July 15, 2008 at 7:02 p.m. in the Unit Office.

 

2)     Roll Call:

                      Present:                                                                           Absent:

            Bruce Stoller, President

            Steve Rees, Vice President

            Leslie Ptak, Secretary

            Miles Colwell

            Darin Cowser

            Chris Steidinger

            Doug Streitmatter

            Jim Colyott, Superintendent

            Becky Michel, G.S. Principal

            Rich Thole, H.S. Principal

 

3)     Approve Agenda:

A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Leslie Ptak, to approve the agenda for the July 15, 2008 regular board meeting; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

4)     Reading of the Minutes:

A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Chris Steidinger, to approve the minutes from the regular board meeting held on June 10, 2008; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

5)     Treasurer’s Report:

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

 

6)     Payment of the Bills:

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

 

7)     Approve Payroll:

A motion by Bruce Stoller, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the payroll for

June 16, 2008 and July 1, 2008.  Roll call:  Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

 

8)     PRINCEVILLE PRAISE

Jim Colyott presented Bruce Welker with a Princeville Praise plaque for his dedication and service to Princeville School District and its students.

 

9)     Public Recognition

A.     Concerned Citizens of Princeville - Kelly Jenkins and Steve Janssen commented on the progress that the CCOP group has made in the past month and also previewed an upcoming presentation regarding “Winning Communities” at the July 17th Special Joint Board meeting between the Village, District, and Library Boards. 

 

10) Administrative Reports:

A.     Mr. Colyott - Superintendent’s Report:

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

 

1.      Superintendent’s “Entry Plan” to the district

 

2.      Illinois Energy Consortium Update regarding the rise in energy costs and the

                        impact it may have on the district

 

3.      Reviewed FY2008 Actual revenue vs. expenditure costs

 

4.      District bus and van summary

 

5.      Reviewed wind damage insurance claims

 

6.      Reported Princeville Village signs are up and look great

 

7.      Update on the East wing domestic water construction

 

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.      Reviewed proposed athletic participation changes

 

2.      Reported air conditioning installation is going as planned and should be completed by August 1

 

3.      Reported that the migrant summer program was moved to the high school due to the air conditioning project at the grade school

 

 

 

C.    Mr. Thole – Princeville High School Report

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

 

1.      Reported the need for 30 textbooks for Civics class plus teacher materials

 

2.      Provided a building and grounds update:  Lockers will be installed by the end of the week, new cabinets and countertops in the Family and Consumer classroom are being installed with a grant Mrs. Williams obtained from Lowe’s

 

3.      Reported the Driver’s Education summer program ended July 9.  Ten students participated

 

4.      Reported the summer migrant program has 17 students

 

5.      Reported the football program collected over $5000 through a player auction at Heritage Days

 

6.      Reported  walk-in registration will be held on Thursday, August 7

 

11) Board Member Reports:

A.     Village Board meeting

                  No Report

 

12) Consent Agenda:

A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Chris Steidinger, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:           

 

A.     Accept June grant report

 

7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

13) Action Items:

 

A.     A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the schedule for the Board of Education meetings for 2008-2009 as attached;

7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the bid for bakery goods to Interstate Brands for the 2008-2009 school year as attached.  Roll Call:  Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

C.    A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the bid for fuel for the 2008-2009 school year to Ag-Land FS as attached.  Roll Call:  Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

D.    A motion by Bruce Stoller, seconded by Miles Colwell, to approve Change Order #2 to Horan Construction for the East wing restroom improvement project in an amount not to exceed $1087.00.  Roll Call:  Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

E.     A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Doug Streitmatter, to approve Johnson Trucking and Blacktopping, Inc to resurface the PHS & PGS parking lots in the amount of $27,000.00  Roll Call:  Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

F.     A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Leslie Ptak, to approve the resolution to abate the working cash fund as attached.  Roll Call:  Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

G.    Appoint Steve Rees to attend the August 4th Village Board meeting, and

Doug Streitmatter to attend the August 19th Village Board meeting.

 

14) Board Discussion:

 

A.     PGS & PHS Athletics and Activities

 

1.      Discussion regarding the PHS football player auction during Heritage Days.

 

2.      Discussion regarding the addition of junior high softball and the potential concern with overlapping sports at PGS and PHS. Further discussions will take place regarding the subject.

 

B.    Reviewed topographical survey results

 

C.    Discussion regarding what topics should be included in the July 17th Special Board meeting with the Village and the Library Boards.

 

D.    Board packet format was reviewed

 

 

 

 

15) Executive Session:

 

A.     A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Steve Rees, to go into executive session at 10:16 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 Chris Steidinger, seconded by Steve Rees, to return to regular session at 11:25 p.m.; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

16) Action following Executive Session:

A.     A motion by Leslie Ptak, seconded by Miles Colwell, to approve the employment of Bill Dorrington as High School Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach at the appropriate step on the PUDEA Teachers’ Contract extra-curricular salary schedule beginning with the 2008-2009 school year.  Roll call:  Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye;

7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the employment of Rachel Boudreau as a first grade teacher for one year only for the 2008-2009 at the appropriate step on the PUDEA Teachers’ Contract salary schedule.  Roll call:  Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

17) Adjournment:

A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Steve Rees, to adjourn at 11:27 p.m.;      7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

           

_______________________                                            _________________________

            Bruce Stoller, President                                                       Leslie Ptak, Secretary

 

 

Dated: July 15, 2008