BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – March 11, 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 March 11, 2008 at 6:03 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 – arrived 6:35 p.m.

            James Colyott, H.S. Principal

            Becky Michel, G.S. Principal

            Kathryn Hanneken, Superintendent

 

A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Miles Colwell, to appoint Board President, Bruce Stoller, to preside over a dismissal hearing.  Roll Call:  Rees-aye, Colwell-aye, Cowser-aye, Steidinger-aye; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Executive Session:

 

A.     A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Darin Cowser, to go into executive session at 6:06 p.m. for matters related to dismissal of specific employees of the District.  Roll call:  Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Chris Steidinger, to return to regular session at 6:47 p.m.; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

4.      Approve Agenda:

A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the agenda for the

March 11, 2008 regular board meeting as amended; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

5.      Reading of the Minutes:

 

A.     A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the minutes from the regular board meeting held on February 7, 2008;

7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the minutes from the special board meetings held on February 19, February 25, February 26, February 27 at 5:00 p.m., and February 27 at 6:30 p.m.; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

6.      Treasurer’s Report:

A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Leslie Ptak, to accept the treasurer's report for February 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 Leslie Ptak, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve payment of bills for March 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

February 16, 2008 and March 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.     Mike West, from the Central Illinois Police and Working Dog Association, presented a plaque to Princeville CUSD #326 for recognition and appreciation of their contribution to the promotion and development of the working dog in the United States.

 

B.    Kevin Heid, from First Midstate, discussed District borrowing options through working cash bonds to provide funds to air condition Princeville Grade School.

 

10. Princeville Applause was given to the following:

 

·        Princeville Transportation Drivers Eileen Brandenburg, Loren Dallinger, Jim Hankins, Jesse McCune, Georgia Peters, Don Stahl, Kim Roberts, Valerie Cole, Harold Steiner, and Helen Gualandi—For their safe transportation of our students under less than desirable weather conditions.

 

·        Bus Monitors Marcia Fletcher and Noreen Rankin—for their assistance to our bus drivers.

 

·        Transportation Manager Bill Schroeder—for his early morning road checks in bad weather.

·        Jim Van Dettum and PRIDE—for awarding four Smart Boards for Princeville Grade School Classrooms.

 

·        Junior High Chorus and their helpers,  Elizabeth Tuazon, Gayle Brackett, Claude Coats, and Ange Bertucci—for a fantastic Tom Sawyer musical.

 

·        Seventh Grader Nikki Symmonds—for winning the PGS Spelling Bee.

 

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 District green cleaning initiative being implemented to improve health and safety in our schools. 

 

2)   Mrs. Hanneken presented a history of TIF 1 funding.

 

3)   A possible life safety amendment is being prepared for the District by architects.  This will include possible replacement of the home football bleachers and repair of all other District bleachers.

 

4)   The Village of Princeville and other community organizations are joining with Princeville School District in developing a promotional DVD to publicize our quality to perspective residents.

 

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 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams lost in regionals, but had a successful season.

 

2)     Junior High art and music students are going to see “Wicked” in Chicago on April 9.

 

3)     Progress and planning on ISAT testing was discussed.

 

4)     A Sports Survey showed an overwhelming interest in softball at PGS.  Mrs. Michel recommended the addition of the extra-curricular sport for 2008-09.

 

5)     Mrs. Michel discussed teacher assignments for next school year at PGS.

 

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)     Mr. Colyott provided an update on PHS Student Council activities and provided other written information.

 

2)     The Illinois Honor Roll information was provided.

 

12. Board Member Reports:

 

A.   ELPAC – Darin Cowser reported that ELPAC was presented with the mid-year progress of the Strategic Plan by Mrs. Hanneken at their February meeting.

 

A.     PRIDE – PRIDE grants were discussed and PRIDE will fund the purchase of four Smart Boards for Princeville Grade School.

 

B.    Darin Cowser, Steve Rees reported on the sessions they attended at the Semi-Annual IASB and Dinner Meeting. 

 

C.    Village Board Meeting  - No report

 

12. Consent Agenda:

A motion by Miles Colwell, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 

 

A.     Approve the Title I District Plan

 

7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

14. Action Items:

 

A.     A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Miles Colwell, to approve a Resolution of Intention to Issue Working Cash Bonds in the amount of $1,250,000.00.  Roll Call:  Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Bruce Stoller, to approve the addition of junior high softball to the extra-curricular offerings beginning in the 2008-09 school year.  Roll Call:  Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

C.    Appoint Miles Colwell to attend the April 3 ELPAC meeting; and Leslie Ptak to attend the March 18 and Doug Streitmatter to attend the April 7th Princeville Village Board meetings.

 

15. Board Discussion:

There were no board discussion topics.

 

16. Executive Session:

 

A.     A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Steve Rees, to go into executive session at 9:58 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 Chris Steidinger, to return to regular session at 11:59 p.m.; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

17. Action following Executive Session:

 

A.     A motion by Leslie Ptak, seconded by Steve Rees, to re-employee full-time, non-tenured teachers Carol Dismang, Jon Carruthers, Martha Sprecher,

Kristen Duckworth, Catherine Carruthers, Angela Colyott, Michael Davidson,

Scott Endress, and Elizabeth Tuazon.  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 Miles Colwell, to re-employee part-time, non-tenured teacher Marianna DeBolt.  Roll call:  Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

C.    A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Chris Steidinger, to re-employ and grant tenure to Monica Grant as a certified teacher beginning with the 2008-09 school year.  Roll call:  Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

D.    A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Leslie Ptak, to approve a leave of absence for foster care/adoption to Jeannie Jones beginning February 5, 2008 using her accumulated sick leave days and/or personal days as needed.  Roll call:  Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye;

7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

E.     A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Doug Streitmatter, to approve employment of Jodee Bauman as a teacher beginning with the 2008-2009 school year at the appropriate step as established in the PUDEA Teachers’ Contract; and Sara Scott as high school guidance counselor beginning with the 2008-2009 school year at the appropriate step as established in the PUDEA Teachers’ Contract,   Roll call:  Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye Rees-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

F.     A motion by Bruce Stoller, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve a three-year contract to employ Richard Thole as Princeville High School Principal, beginning July 1, 2008, at a salary of $75,000.  Roll call:  Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

G.    A motion by Bruce Stoller, seconded by Miles Colwell, to approve the salary of $78,000 for Becky Michel, Princeville Grade School Principal, beginning July 1, 2008.  Roll call:  Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the salary of $70,404 for Melanie Cox-Lagerstrom, Special Services Coordinator, beginning

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

 

H.    A motion by Bruce Stoller, seconded by Steve Rees, to dismiss Lola Kay Lekies effective March 12, 2008.  Roll call:  Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Colwell-aye, Steidinger-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

18. Adjournment:

A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Miles Colwell, to adjourn at 12:05 a.m.; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

 

            _______________________                                            _________________________

            Bruce Stoller, President                                                       Leslie Ptak, Secretary

 

Dated: March 11, 2008