January School Board Minutes
by Tom Mulligan
March 25, 2008
RIVERTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #14
Board of Education
Meeting Minutes
January 14, 2008
Regular Meeting
The Regular Meeting of the Riverton Community Unit School District #14 Board of Education was held on Monday, January 14, 2008, at the district office. President Nonneman called the meeting to order at 6:01pm.
Board members present: Mike Klebe, Scott McClure, Debbie Moore, Paul Nonneman, Eric Stone, Steve Szoke. Absent: Brian Cuffle. Others present: Tom Mulligan, Nancy Galligan, Stacey Binegar, Kelly Fraase, Fred Lamkey, Bill Geiger, Bill Lamkey. Guests: Lisa Seymour, Glenda Neighbors, Connie Holliday, Wilma Logsdon.
The Board removed agenda items H and I, under “Business” until the February 2008 meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MCCLURE TO APPROVE MEETING MINUTES; TO ACCEPT THE REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND TREASURER’S REPORT; TO APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT OF JIM CAPLES AS A NIGHT CUSTODIAN AT THE HIGH SCHOOL; TO APPROVE A REVISION TO THE FY 09 SCHOOL CALENDAR; TO APPROVE THE SENIORITY LISTS AS PRESENTED; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. SZOKE, AND ON A ROLL CALL VOTE: KLEBE, YES; MCCLURE, YES; MOORE, YES; NONNEMAN, YES; STONE, YES; SZOKE, YES. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MCCLURE TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR JANUARY; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. SZOKE, AND ON A ROLL CALL VOTE: KLEBE, YES; MCCLURE, YES; MOORE, YES; NONNEMAN, YES; STONE, YES; SZOKE, YES. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
Communications:
Glenda Neighbors/Connie Holliday: Ms. Neighbors reported to the Board that the middle school library is in great shape. She said that the “numbers” are continually going up. She added that the library is not totally automated yet, but it is very close. There were 6100 books circulated during the first semester. Ms. Neighbors told the Board that during the 2006-2007 school year she ordered in 850 books from other schools through inter-library loans. She said she uses Rolling Prairie consistently. She reported that there are at least 1500 students per month going through the middle school library; those students took 5800 AR tests during the first semester. Mrs. Holliday told the Board that things have been very busy in the high school library this year as well; 8512 students have been through the library so far this year. She said that senior research projects went very well. She said that with the grant that the library received last year she purchased Abraham Lincoln nominated books. She said that the automated system is basically up and working very well. She reported that she did a new project with the freshman class this year on the Dewey Decimal System. Mrs. Holliday told the Board that she is encouraging students to read for pleasure as well as for their classes. Mrs. Binegar presented the Board with a report from Mrs. Pulliam on the state of the elementary school library, which is a very busy place as well!
Administrative Team Reports:
Mrs. Binegar: Report submitted. Mrs. Binegar reported that attendance for intersession was very good. A discussion took place with regard to “repeat” intersession students. The Board expressed interest in learning how many students are repeatedly attending intersessions. Mrs. Binegar said that they’re looking at ways to help students beyond intersessions and said that she should have a proposal by March on how to enhance intersessions.
Mrs. Fraase: Report submitted. Mrs. Fraase reported that she had attended a district-wide technology meeting. She added that she will be asking teachers to tell her what technology they have in their classroom in order to make plans from there. She would like to look at what’s in place and what may be needed for all teachers, K-12. Dr. Mulligan said that it would be a good idea to take the Board through Phase I of the Tech Plan at the February meeting.
Mr. Lamkey: Report submitted. Mr. Lamkey reported to the Board on recent recognition for the PBIS program at the middle school.
Mr. Lamkey: Report submitted. Mr. Lamkey told the Board that referrals and numbers were down for intersession. Mr. Lamkey said that special ed numbers at the high school are high; there are currently 102 IEP students. A concern was expressed about the number of special ed teachers in the district; Dr. Mulligan told the Board that we need to be sure that there are enough special ed teachers for the high number of special ed students in the district. Mr. Lamkey told that Board, with regard to Project Lead the Way, that he’ll be going to Pleasant Plains to see how the program is running at their high school. Things are on target for being ready to get the program off the ground next school year. Mr. Lamkey added that he is working through the driver’s ed changes.
Mr. Wagahoff: Report submitted.
Mr. Koerwitz: Report submitted. Mr. Koerwitz reported to the Board that he is planning to replace just one bus this year; he will trade the bus with the most problems rather than the highest mileage. He will be soliciting bids in the near future.
Mr. Geiger: Report submitted. Mr. Geiger reported that there was no major run-off onto the neighbor’s property during the recent rains. Drainage tiles will be installed in the high school parking lot in the immediate future. Mr. Geiger said that with regard to the punch list, he is still waiting on corner piece3s for the locker room; he added that there was a frozen pipe in the athletic facility … a result of no insulation installed in the area of the frozen pipe. He reported that the duct heater at the elementary school is up and running; he said that the theater lights are I use and are programmed; the fly mikes are in and running. He addressed the humming in the speaker system reporting that the button had been flashed; the issue is resolved and there is no more humming. Mr. Geiger reported that there will be some issues with the sound system simply because of multiple access. The carpeting issues in the auditorium have been resolved; the limit switches have been repaired. With regard to the surge protectors, the engineers are saying that there are no problems with any existing equipment or installation. Mr. Geiger will look further and get with the village for their input as well.
Dr. Mulligan: Report submitted. Dr. Mulligan
reported to the Board that the Policy
Committee is recommending adoption of specific policies as included
with these minutes for adoption tonight. They will have the
remaining recommended policy changes to the Board at the February
meeting for adoption.
Business:
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MCCLURE TO APPROVE BOARD POLICY CHANGES AS ATTACHED AND AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD POLICY COMMITTEE; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. STONE, AND ON A ROLL CALL VOTE: KLEBE, YES; MCCLURE, YES; MOORE, YES; NONNEMAN, YES; STONE, YES; SZOKE, YES. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MCCLURE TO APPROVE THE FY 08 AUDIT AS PRESENTED; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. STONE, AND ON A ROLL CALL VOTE: KLEBE, YES; MCCLURE, YES; MOORE, YES; NONNEMAN, YES; STONE, YES; SZOKE, YES. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MCCLURE TO APPROVE THE COOPERATIVE TRACK AGREEMENT WITH TRI-CITY FOR THE 2007-2008 THROUGH 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEARS; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. KLEBE, AND ON A ROLL CALL VOTE: KLEBE, YES; MCCLURE, YES; MOORE, YES; NONNEMAN, YES; STONE, YES; SZOKE, YES. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. KLEBE TO APPROVE A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH NEXTEL FOR CELL PHONE SERVICE; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MRS. MOORE, AND ON A ROLL CALL VOTE: KLEBE, YES; MCCLURE, YES; MOORE, YES; NONNEMAN, YES; STONE, YES; SZOKE, YES. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. STONE TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. SZOKE, AND ON A ROLL CALL VOTE: KLEBE, YES; MCCLURE, YES; MOORE, YES; NONNEMAN, YES; STONE, YES; SZOKE, YES. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES, AND THE MEETING MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 7:27PM.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. SZOKE TO MOVE BACK INTO REGULAR SESSION; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MRS. MOORE, AND ON A VOICE VOTE, THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES, AND THE MEETING MOVED BACK INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 8:21PM.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. KLEBE TO EMPLOY DEBBIE CROWE AS AN INDEPENDENT DISTANCE LEARNING TEACHER FOR SPANISH IV STUDENTS FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. MCCLURE, AND ON A ROLL CALL VOTE: KLEBE, YES; MCCLURE, YES; MOORE, YES; NONNEMAN, YES; STONE, YES; SZOKE, YES. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
Announcements and Discussion:
Dr. Mulligan presented a hand-out to the Board on an upcoming annexation hearing. The Board will take a neutral stance on the issue; Dr. Mulligan will attend the hearing. A tentative date of March 22 was set for the Board Retreat.
A MOTION TO ADJOURN WAS MADE BY MRS MOORE; ON A VOICE VOTE, THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES, AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:25PM.
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Board President
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Board Secretary
