BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – September 9, 2008

 

Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2009 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 to order on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 7:07 p.m. at the Akron Township Schoolhouse.

 

2)     Roll Call:

                      Present:                                                                           Absent:

            Bruce Stoller, President                                                       Miles Colwell

            Steve Rees, Vice President

            Leslie Ptak, Secretary

            Darin Cowser

            Chris Steidinger

            Doug Streitmatter

            Jim Colyott, Superintendent

            Becky Michel, G.S. Principal

            Rich Thole, H.S. Principal

 

3)     Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Budget for Princeville Community Unit School District #326

Superintendent Colyott presented the 2009 Annual Budget for the School District.

 

4)     Public Question and Comments

The Board of Education and Superintendent entertained questions and comments.

 

5)     Adjournment

A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Darin Cowser, to adjourn the public hearing at

7:25 p.m.; 6-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 9, 2008 at 7:26 p.m. at the Akron Township Schoolhouse.

 

2)     Roll Call:

                      Present:                                                                           Absent:

            Bruce Stoller, President                                                       Miles Colwell

            Steve Rees, Vice President

            Leslie Ptak, Secretary

            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 Chris Steidinger, to approve the agenda for the

September 9, 2008 regular board meeting; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

4)     Public Recognition

A.     Clark Oltman, Certified Insurance Counselor, Partner’s Insurance Services Inc.

Mr. Oltman presented the FY2009 renewal premiums for the District.

 

B.    CCOP

Steve Janssen & Kelly Jenkins presented a proposal regarding a new track facility.

 

5)     Princeville Applause

Bruce Stoller publicly thanked and gave “Princeville Applause” to Gayle Brackett, Phil Perkins, Darren Beeler, Diana Williams, Dan Heinz, Wayne Herrmann, Coral Quitschau (Lowes), and Gary Kratzer for their volunteer work that included the removal of the four old kitchens and the installation of the four new kitchens in Mrs. Diana William’s Family and Consumer Science Classroom.  Mrs. Williams expressed her gratitude for all of the help.  Superintendent Colyott thanked High School Principal Rich Thole and Mrs. Williams, for their perseverance and patience in getting the work done prior to the beginning of school. 

 

6)     Consent Agenda

A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Steve Rees, to approve the consent agenda as follows:

 

A.     Approve the minutes from the regular Board meeting – August 12, 2008

 

B.    Approve payroll for August 15, 2008 and August 29, 2008

 

C.    Approve the treasurer’s report for August 2008

 

D.    Approve payment of bills for September 2008

 

E.     Approve the Revised Coaching Evaluation Instrument

 

F.     Approve the Job Description for Literacy Coach

 

G.    Approve the Job Description for PGS Guidance Counselor

 

H.    Approve the Job Description for PHS Guidance Counselor

 

I.        Approve the 2008-09 Application for Recognition for Princeville Grade School and Princeville High School

 

Roll Call:  Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

7)     Action Items:

 

A.     A motion by Darin Cowser, seconded by Chris Steidinger, to approve the Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Budget for Princeville Community Unit School District #326.  Roll Call:  Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye;

6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

B.    Appoint Darin Cowser as the Princeville School Board of Education Delegate for the IASB/IASA/IASB Annual Conference.

 

C.    Appoint Doug Streitmatter to attend the September 16th and the October 6th Village Board meetings.  Appoint Steve Rees to attend the October 2nd ELPAC meeting and Bruce Stoller to attend the November 6th ELPAC meeting.

 

D.    Motion was tabled regarding a technical support agreement with Xcell Mechanical Systems for the PHS HVAC units.

 

E.     A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Chris Steidinger, to approve the agreement for inspection of the fire alarm systems at the high school with Thompson Electronics Company in the amount of $855.00 for one year.  Roll Call:  Rees-aye, Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

F.     A motion by Doug Streitmatter, seconded by Darin Cowser, to approve the District Liability Insurance renewal rates for the Unland Companies, as attached and to increase the umbrella coverage to a total of $10,000,000.  Roll Call:  Stoller-aye, Steidinger-aye, Streitmatter-aye, Cowser-aye, Ptak-aye, Rees-aye; 6-ayes, 0-nays.  Motion carried.

 

G.    A motion by Steve Rees, seconded by Leslie Ptak, to approve the ELPAC membership for the 2008-2009 school year; 6-ayes, 0 nays.  Motion carried.

 

8)     Board Member Reports

 

A.     Village Board meetings – Steve Rees and Doug Streitmatter

Steve reported on a Village police report, as well as the meeting with the Village lawyers.  Fast Stop gas station will be opening in the next few months.  The Village discussed possibilities of assisting the District if the Board of Education chooses to initiate track improvements in the future.

 

B.    ELPAC meeting – Leslie Ptak

The committee still needs two more members.  ELPAC provided Mr. Colyott with topics they are interested in learning more about.  Mr. Colyott encouraged the group to brainstorm ideas for topics and/or any changes that may need to be made for the meeting process.

 

C.    Winning Communities Steering Committee Update – Steve Rees

Steve reported the first meeting was a planning meeting.  A “Winning Communities” presentation will be given at the “State of the Schools” meeting on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at the PHS gymnasium.

 

9)     Administrative Reports:

 

A.     Mr. Colyott – Superintendent Report

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

 

1.      Information was presented on a survey that ELPAC will be conducting about the District’s coaching philosophy

 

2.      Monthly financial statements from various school organizations will be included in each Board report

 

3.      The Village will plan to submit the annual TIF payment to the District by November of each school year

 

4.      Reported update on the Midwest Regional Foundation for Fair Contracting FOIA request, and the Illinois Department of Labor FOIA request regarding prevailing wage 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.      The District met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in all categories

 

2.      Provided sports update: Baseball has 13 participants, Softball has 21 participants, and Cheerleading has 12 participants.  Basketball tryouts began September 2nd.

 

3.      Update on the Health curriculum and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable grant

 

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.      Has had a great start to the school year.  Mr. Thole stated he is proud of his teachers and all students for all they have done so far

 

2.      Lincoln Trail Conference dues have increased from $150 to $250 for 2008-2009

 

3.      PHS is still waiting for the replacement of two water heaters

 

4.      Restrooms for the East wing at PHS will be in operation within the week

 

5.      The PHS faculty established a vision statement specific to the high school.

 

6.      Reported PHS currently has 209 students enrolled

 

7.      Held RtI workshop conducted by Kevin Dill

 

8.      Teen Screen will be held on September 22nd

 

9.      Held coaches meeting to go over expectations

 

10. Cross Country placed 3rd

 

11. Scholastic Bowl will be held on October 18

 

12. Homecoming will be held on October 3, with the parade beginning at 4:00 p.m.  The theme for Homecoming is “The Olympics”.  Spirit night is October 2nd.

 

13. Mrs. Strebel is working with high school teachers providing them with service in reading comprehension

 

D.    Mrs. Cox-Lagerstrom – Special Services Coordinator Report

Mrs. Cox-Lagerstrom presented her monthly report to the Board.  The following items were discussed or mentioned during the meeting:

 

1.      Currently making sure kids are getting their needs and educational minutes met

 

2.      Sixty-two students receiving services, and thirty-seven students are receiving speech language services

 

3.      RtI plan is due to ISBE in January, 2009

 

10) Board Discussion: