November Board Meeting Minutes
February 13, 2008
November 21, 2007
The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #202, Knox County, met in a regular meeting duly called and held November 21, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Knoxville High School Cafeteria, 600 E. Main Street, Knoxville, Illinois, at its usual meeting place, which is within the boundaries of said District. The President called the meeting to order and directed that the roll be called. Upon the roll being called, the following members answered and were found present:
Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
and the following were absent: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Rickard
Also present was: Mr. Larry Carlton, Mrs. Teresa Welch with Blucker and Kneer Associates. Dr. Connie Thurman, community members and a reporter from WGIL.
It was moved by Member Marquith and seconded by Member Neubert to approve consent agenda items as follows:
October 17, 2007 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
October 17, 2007 Executive Session Meeting Minutes
October 24, 2007 Special Board Meeting Minutes
October 24, 2007 Executive Session Meeting Minutes
November Payrolls-Friday, November 2, 2007, and Friday, November 16, 2007 and Friday, November 30, 2007.
November Bills
October Imprest
KHS/KJHS Activity Accounts
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
Public Comments: None
KEA Comments: None
Mrs. Welch-Blucker and Kneer-FY07 Audit Report: Audit as of June 30, 2007 has Clean Audit Opinion. Handouts were discussed and explained by Mrs. Welch to the Board Members, Mr. Carlton and the public.
It was moved by Member Marquith and seconded by Member Johnson to accept FY 07 Audit Report.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
Dr. Thurman of CSC ENVOY-Handout
Good Things Happening for Kids:
Mr. Lensing discussed the KJHS bullying committee and student’s random acts of kindness. He announced a December 17th pint size blood drive.
Mr. Kemmer discussed the student body and the fundraiser that they put together for 2 students here at KHS and KHJS. The students lost their house due to a fire. The student body was just short of raising $1400 for the family. The student body also participated in bringing items in for the troops. Mr. Kemmer passed out a handout on SIP, scores and state standards.
Board Members’ reports-Chicago convention: Mr. Neubert attended a workshop with an emphasis on meets/exceeds education for students. Mr. Trulson attended a board president workshop on the open meetings act and parliamentary. Mr. Byom attended a school board rule in student achievement. Mr. Johnson attended bullying workshop. Mr. Marquith attended an IHSA Sports workshop.
Athletic Director’s Report: Ms. Davis-Handout
Superintendent’s Report-Mr. Carlton stated that the Marquee would be installed on Monday, the pad had been poured for the football bleachers and the fire alarm and phone systems are being worked on in the KHS right now.
Old Business-Tabled EduLog until December or January.
New Business
It was moved by Member Byom and seconded by Member Johnson to accept the resignations of Brandy Nolan as KHS Head VB Coach, Jack Harlan as night custodian and Jodi Forrester as Administrative Assistant.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It was moved by Member Marquith and seconded by Member Johnson to approve employment of KHS Pom Coach Katie Gray.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Neubert to approve the employment of KJHS Cheerleading Coach Amy Kelso.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It was moved by Member Neubert and seconded by Member Byom to approve employment of KHS Freshmen Boys’ Basketball Coach, Mark Simpson.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Neubert to approve employment of KHS FT Night Custodian, Rod Larkin at $7.75 p/h and eligibility for health insurance.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It was moved by Member Marquith and seconded by Member Johnson to approve employment of MWES Computer Club Sponsor, Mandi Nimrick at 1.25% of base salary.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It was moved by Member Marquith and seconded by Member Johnson to approve Letter of Support of the Foreign Trade Zone.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
07 Levy Presentation-Mr. Carlton
Mr. Carlton discussed the KJHS PE Waiver with the board members; no action was taken.
It was moved by Member Neubert and seconded by Member Byom to approve the Illinois School Library Media Grant.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Marquith to approve purchase of 2 buses for the bus garage at a total of $102,850.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Neubert to accept request of Maternity Leave for Erin Crawford beginning January 3, 2008 through March 14, 2008. Mrs. Crawford will be using sick and personal days. She will probably be short and have to use dock days.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Marquith to exit Open Session and enter Executive Session at 8:13 PM.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Marquith to exit from Executive Session and convene into open session at 8:29 P.M.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It was moved by Member Marquith and seconded by Member Johnson to advertise for a Transportation Director.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Member Marquith and seconded by Member Johnson that the meeting be adjourned. The President put the question to the Board and the motion unanimously carried and the meeting was so adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
