BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – November 13, 2007

 

1.      Call to Order:

President Stoller called the Princeville Community Unit School District 326 Board of Education regular meeting to order on Tuesday November 13, 2007 at 6:33 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

            Doug Streitmatter

            James Colyott, H.S. Principal

            Becky Michel, G.S. Principal

            Kathryn Hanneken, Superintendent

 

  1. Approve Agenda:   

A motion by Laura Ehnle, seconded by Leslie Ptak, to approve the agenda for the November 13, 2007 regular board meeting; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

4.      Reading of the Minutes:

A.     A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the minutes from the regular board meeting held on October 9, 2007 and the special board meeting on October 25, 2007; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

5.      Treasurer’s Report:

A motion by Laura Ehnle, seconded by Chris Steidinger, to accept the treasurer's report for October 2007.  Roll call:  Cowser-aye, Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

6.      Payment of the Bills:

A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve payment of bills for November 2007.  Roll call:  Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-abstain, Cowser-aye; 6-ayes, 0-nays, 1-abstain.  Motion carried.

 

7.      Approve Payroll:

A motion by Bruce Stoller, seconded by Leslie Ptak, to approve the payroll for October 16, 2007 and November 1, 2007.  Roll call:  Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ehnle-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

8.      Princeville Applause was given to the following:

·        Fran Streitmatter — for her generosity in donating $340 to the PGS library.  The money was her profit from making and selling decorative holiday gourds.

 

·        The PHS Ag Business Management Team -- who competed at the National FFA Convention at the end of October and placed 6th out of 43 states.   Congratulations to Mr. House and his 2007 PHS Graduates!

 

·        PHS 2007 graduate Leah Baer—for placing 13th out of 160 students earning at the FFA National Convention and earning a $500 scholarship

 

·        PHS 2007 graduate Nick Calvin—for placing 16th out of 160 students at the National FFA Convention

 

·        Ms. Elizabeth Tuazon, PHS Music Instructor—for her outstanding job of hosting the 2007 Lincoln Trail Conference Choral Festival.  The LTC Choral Festival was held at PHS on October 29.  385 students from 12 LTC schools participated.  The festival was a huge success!

 

9.      Public Recognition:

 

A.     Tim Custis, CPA at Gorenz and Assoc., Ltd., presented the Fiscal Year 2007 audit, including a historical comparison from fiscal year 2005 to fiscal year 2006.

 

B.    Laura Enhle achieved 3rd level of Master Board training  program sponsored by the Illinois Association of School Boards.  President Stoller presented her with recognition gifts from IASB.

 

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)   Presented recommendations for improvements to Princeville District outdoor facilities from the Princeville District Outdoor School Facilities Committee

 

2)   Provided data concerning the property insurance claim from the fire       replacement

 

3)   Presented a completion report for Summer 2007 Building and Maintenance Plan

 

4)     Provided historical enrollment data including low income status, certified staff, and migrant students

 

5)     Provided current and cumulative School District financial information

 

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)   Update information on the PGS basketball season

 

3)     Reported the Veterans Day program was outstanding.  Veterans were treated to lunch at the grade school.

 

4)     Provided ISAT information and comparisons that showed the excellent performance of PGS students on ISAT when compared to other schools of comparable low income percentages

 

5)     Introduced Mrs. Pipkin’s student teacher, Phil Grant, from Bradley University.

 

 

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)        Shared PSAE data and communications received congratulating Princeville on its achievement.

 

2)     Reported the “Heart of a Prince” program has raised $1100 from students and other donations.

 

3)     Provided All-Conference sports update.

 

4)     Reported the Student Council activities and that a team of PHS students are participating in the 2007 Youth In Government Project with instructor Mike Isaacson.

 

  1. Board Member Reports:

 

A. ELPAC hosted a parent bulling presentation. 

 

     

B.    Discussions at the November PRIDE meeting included ways to promote PRIDE       participation, the need for alumni class lists, and the need for volunteers to work at          the Civic Center.

     

C.    There was no report on the Princeville Village board meeting. 

 

D.    There was no further report from board members participating in the Outdoor School       Facilities Committee.

 

  1. Consent Agenda:

A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Leslie Ptak, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:          

 

A.     Accept the October 2007 Grant report.

 

B.    Approve attendance at the out-of-state Texas Migrant Convention and school visitation for Roy Ramos and Scott Endress the week of November 26, 2007.

 

7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Action Items:

 

A.     A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Laura Ehnle, to approve an initial life-safety renovation to Venovich Construction in an amount not to exceed $3,485 for the demolition of the old darkroom/science room.  Roll call:  Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye;

7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the final change order for the PHS summer life safety project in the amount of $7304.  Roll call:  Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

C.    Appoint Steve Rees as the Boards’ delegate at the IASB Delegates’ Assembly. 

 

D.    Appoint Darin Cowser to attend the December 6, 2007 ELPAC meeting.

 

 

  1. Board Discussion:

 

A.     Superintendent Hanneken presented the proposed 2007 Princeville School District Tax Levy.

 

B.    The Board discussed the 2007 IASB Resolution 6:19, Constitutional Convention Support.

 

  1. Executive Session:

 

A.     A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Laura Ehnle, to go into executive session at 8:51 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, Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    A motion by Leslie Ptak, seconded by Steve Rees, to return to regular session at 10:27 p.m.; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

16. Action following Executive Session:

 

A.     A motion by Leslie Ptak, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the employment of the following educational support personnel:

 

Helen Gualandi as a transportation department driver at the beginning salary as established on the ESP salary schedule;

 

Shellie Blair as a substitute driver at the beginning substitute pay as established on the ESP salary schedule;

 

Kris Stewart as a part-time musical accompanist at $18.00 per hour.

 

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

 

B.    A motion by Bruce Stoller, seconded by Laura Ehnle, to accept the retirement of Kathryn Hanneken as Superintendent, with regret, effective June 30, 2008.  Roll call:  Cowser-aye, Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

17. Adjournment:

A motion by Laura Ehnle, seconded by Steve Rees, to adjourn at 10:30 p.m.; 7-ayes,

0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

            _______________________                                            _________________________

            Bruce Stoller, President                                                       Leslie Ptak, Secretary

 

 

Dated: November 13, 2007