BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – September 11, 2007

Public Hearing for the Mandate Waiver for the holiday of Veteran’s Day

1. Public Hearing Called to Order:

President Stoller called the Princeville Community Unit School District 326 Board of Education Public Hearing on the Mandate Waiver for the Holiday of Veteran’s Day to order on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 7:37 p.m. in the Unit Office.

2. 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

3. Public Questions and Comments:

The Board of Education and Superintendent entertained questions and comments.

4. Adjournment:

A motion by Laura Ehnle, seconded by Doug Streitmatter, to adjourn the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.; 7-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Budget for Princeville Community Unit School District #326

1. Public Hearing Called to Order:

President Stoller called the Princeville Community Unit School District 326 Board of Education public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget to order on Tuesday,

September 11, 2007 at 7:41 p.m. in the Unit Office.

2. 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

3. Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Budget for Princeville CUSD #326

Superintendent Hanneken presented the 2008 Annual Budget for the School District.

4. Public Questions and Comments:

The Board of Education and Superintendent entertained questions and comments.

5. Adjournment:

A motion by Laura Ehnle, seconded by Chris Steidinger, to adjourn the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.; 7-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

Regular Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order:

President Stoller called the Princeville Community Unit School District 326 Board of Education regular meeting to order on Tuesday September 11, 2007 at 7:56 p.m. in the Unit Office.

2. 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

3. Approve Agenda:

A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the agenda for the September 11, 2007 regular board meeting; 7-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

4. Reading of the Minutes:

A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the minutes from the regular board meeting held on August 14, 2007; 7-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

5. Treasurer’s Report:

A motion by Laura Ehnle, seconded by Darin Cowser, to accept the Treasurer's Report for August, 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 Leslie Ptak, to approve payment of bills for September, 2007. Roll call: Cowser-aye, Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

7. Approve Payroll:

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

8. Princeville Applause was given to:

§ The PHS Math Department—Monica Grant, Barb Kratzer, and Tait Sennett-

for their math lab and tutoring ideas to enrich instruction

§ Joe House—State winner of the IAVAT Excellence in Teaching Award

§ PGS Students and Staff—for their perseverance through the hot school days

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) Princeville District 2007 Strategic Plan was presented, including timelines; School Community meeting, State of the Schools, will be held on September 25

2) School Mental Health Support Grant update was provided

3) Life Safety plans that could include submission of life safety amendments for PGS air conditioning and bleacher replacement/repair

4) Extra-curricular program goals developed in February 2007 were provided

5) The Board was invited to tour the Princeville museum and schoolhouse, which will be arranged at a later date

6) The Administration was recognized for Strategic Plan work

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 junior high math program was discussed. PGS is now offering Algebra, Pre-Algebra and regular math for junior high students and collaborating with the high school to articulate the math curriculum 7 -12. Language Arts articulations were also discussed.

2) Baseball and Girls’ Basketball update

3) Outlined the successes of the Literacy Coach position in the past month

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) Presented an updated ACT report

2) Provided Information on the Explore test

11. Board Member Reports:

A. ELPAC –Teen Screen program was presented at the September ELPAC sponsored parent meeting.

B. PRIDE will participate in the Homecoming parade. There is interest in providing a Smart Board presentation to the PGS staff. PRIDE may purchase a Smart Board for the schools. Changes in grant applications were discussed at the meeting.

12. Consent Agenda:

A motion by Laura Ehnle, seconded by Doug Streitmatter, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

A. Approved the 2007-2008 Application for Recognition for Princeville Grade School and Princeville High School.

7-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

13. Action Items:

A. A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Doug Streitmatter, to approve the Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Budget for Princeville Community Unit School District #326. Roll call: Cowser-aye, Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

B. A motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the Application for Waiver or Modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code Mandates for Veteran’s Day observance; 7-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

C. Appoint Steve Rees to attend the October ELPAC meeting on Thursday,

October 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

14. Board Discussion:

A. A Special board meeting will be held in the Unit Office on Wednesday, September 19^th at 7:00 p.m.

B. The Princeville District Outdoor School Facilities Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 26^th at 7:00 p.m.

C. Discussed changing the regular February 2008 Board meeting to February 7^th at 6:30 p.m.

15. Executive Session:

A. A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Chris Steidinger, to go into executive session at 9:37 p.m. for matters related to appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees of the District. 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 Steve Rees, seconded by Doug Streitmatter, to return to regular session at 10:53 p.m.; 7-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

16. Action following Executive Session:

A. A motion by Laura Ehnle, seconded by Darin Cowser, to accept the retirement of Robert Tacadina as high school custodian; 7-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

B. A motion by Leslie Ptak, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the resignation of Dawn Campbell as PGS Student Council Advisor; 7-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

C. No action was taken to employ support personnel.

D. Motions to approve employment of extra-curricular positions as follows at the salary set on the extra-curricular schedule in the 2007-2008 PUDEA Teachers’ Contract:

Motion by Laura Ehnle, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve Angela Bertucci as PGS Student Council Advisor. Roll Call: Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Chris Steidinger, seconded by Laura Ehnle, to approve Like Bonomo as PHS Chess Club Sponsor: Roll Call: Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye; 7-ayes, 0-nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Doug Streitmatter, to approve Lisa Twidwell as PHS Assistant Girls’ Softball Coach. Roll call: Ehnle-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-nay;

6-ayes, 1-nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve Laura Ehnle and Arlene Hensel as Co-PHS Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach. Roll call: Ehnle-abstain, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye; 6-ayes, 0-nays, 1-abstain. Motion carried.

17. Adjournment:

A motion by Laura Ehnle, seconded by Steve Rees, to adjourn at 10:55 p.m.; 7-ayes,

0-nays. Motion carried.

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Bruce Stoller, President Leslie Ptak, Secretary

Dated: September 11, 2007