July Board Minutes
by Tom Mulligan
August 21, 2008
RIVERTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #14
Board of Education
Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2008
Regular Meeting
The Regular Meeting of the Riverton Community Unit School District #14 Board of Education was held on Monday, June 8, 2008, at the district office. President Nonneman called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
Board members present: Brian Cuffle, Mike Klebe, Scott McClure, Debbie Moore, Paul Nonneman, Eric Stone, Steve Szoke. Others present: Tom Mulligan, Nancy Galligan, Kelly Fraase, Fred Lamkey, Chris Koerwitz, Bill Geiger, Bill Lamkey, Rick Wagahoff. Guests: Lisa Seymour, Deb Behrens, Jim Good, Louie Rogers, Rich Pottier, Wendy Barney (and her sons), and three high school students.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MCCLURE TO APPROVE MEETING MINUTES AS AMENDED; TO ACCEPT THE REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND TREASURER’S REPORT; TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF ANNIE FIORE AS 1ST GRADE TEACHER; TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF JANE CRIBBETT AS HIGH SCHOOL SECRETARY (EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 19, 2008); TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF KYLE WEBER AS HIGH SCHOOL GOLF COACH; TO APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT OF CAROL GOOD AS MIDDLE SCHOOL SECRETARY FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR; TO APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT OF BARRY MINK AS HIGH SCHOOL INDUSTRIAL ARTS TEACHER FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR; TO APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT OF MEGAN SMITH AS 1ST GRADE TEACHER FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR; TO APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT OF KYLE WEBER AS HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL COACH FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR; TO APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT OF BRIAN FARNSWORTH AS FRESHMAN READING TEACHER AND HIGH SCHOOL GOLF COACH FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR; THE BOARD APPROVED ILLINOIS NATIONAL BANK AS DEPOSITORY FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. CUFFLE, AND ON A ROLL CALL VOTE: CUFFLE, YES; 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 PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR JULY; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. MCCLURE, AND ON A ROLL CALL VOTE: CUFFLE, YES; KLEBE, YES; MCCLURE, YES; MOORE, YES; NONNEMAN, YES; STONE, YES; SZOKE, YES. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
Communications:
Rich Pottier: Mr. Pottier said that he had come to the meeting on behalf of the Riverton Village Board with regard to water runoff on Blackburn Street. He said that homeowners on Blackburn Street continue to get runoff from the high school parking lot. His concern is that gravel is plugging up the drainage tile near the Zimmerman property. Additionally, there is a concern that there is runoff from the elementary school playground; mulch is running off into the street. Bill Geiger said he will work to find a way to stop this problem. Mr. Geiger added that with regard to Blackburn Street, there was some resloping done on the Galassi property, but water continues to run through it. A drain will be installed when we blacktop that area.
Jim Good/Louie Rogers: Jim said that the fire house is now in operation and the training room is being used! He added that they certainly appreciate the help with furnishing the training room. He said that they’ve received several nice compliments about the room. Jim and Mr. Rogers expressed their appreciation to Coach Lee and the team members who helped with sandbagging efforts during the recent flooding. The team worked very hard for four to five hours and the help was greatly appreciated. Jim and Mr. Rogers asked that the district express their appreciation to Mr. Lee and his team for their help. Discussion took place with regard to what to do if a train is blocking the tracks during the time of a fire. Mr. Rogers said that the fire department has looked at what type of help is available in times of emergencies with the track blocked. He said that they can definitely handle the situation with assistance from other area agencies. He added that relocation of the fire station has not changed their response to emergencies. Jim and Mr. Rogers thanked the Board for their help with funding the training room.
Administrative Team Reports:
Mrs. Binegar: No report submitted.
Mrs. Fraase: Report submitted.
Mr. Lamkey: Report submitted. Mr. Lamkey discussed RTI and talked about how it was established to search out students with special needs. He said they are working to collect data to see shat special needs may exist at the middle school. Mr. Lamkey added that they have come up with a program to track student growth; the program is computer based. Mr. Lamkey reported that there were 80 students present this morning for “Jump Start”; more students are expected as the week progresses.
Mr. Lamkey: Report submitted.
Mr. Gum: Report submitted.
Mr. Wagahoff: Report submitted.
Mr. Koerwitz: Report submitted.
Mr. Geiger: Report submitted. Mr. Geiger said that he’ll present a demonstration at the August meeting how to operate the control system for heating/cooling. Mr. Geiger said that we will have to rebid the elementary school roof project.
Dr. Mulligan: Report submitted. Dr. Mulligan said he will be training mentors for new teachers this week; new teacher orientation will take place on July 21 and 22. Dr. Mulligan provided the Board with information on the proposed budget; he said that he is projecting a deficit budget of approximately $140,000 at the end of the 2008-2009 school year, which is better than what he had originally anticipated. He said that he will be increasing the tentative budget for gas (energy). Dr. Mulligan told Board members that the Finance Committee decided that it would be in the district’s best interest to do an annual bid for all athletic purchases. Dr. Mulligan presented a contract for the district’s beverage provider; as this contract was just provided to the district, Dr. Mulligan said that it would not be acted on until it had been reviewed by the district’s attorney as well as the Board. He suggested that action be postponed until the August meeting.
Business:
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MCCLURE TO APPROVE THE FY 09 TEXT BOOK INVENTORY AS PRESENTED; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. CUFFLE, AND ON A VOICE VOTE, THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. CUFFLE TO APPROVE THE FY 09 TENTATIVE BUDGET AS PRESENTED; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. SZOKE, AND ON A ROLL CALL VOTE: CUFFLE, YES; 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 APPROVE THE SUEPRINTENDENT’S GOALS FOR FY 09; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. KLEBE, AND ON A VOICE VOTE, THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. CUFFLE TO POSTPONE APPROVAL OF THE SODA CONTRACT UNTIL THE AUGUST BOARD MEETING; MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MR. SZOKE, AND ON A VOICE VOTE, THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
Announcements and Discussion:
The Board Retreat dinner will be held on Thursday, July 17, at Alexander’s (6:00pm).
A MOTION TO ADJOURN WAS MADE BY MR CUFFLE; ON A VOICE VOTE, THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES, AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:25PM.
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Board President
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Board Secretary
