December Board Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2008
December 19, 2007
The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #202, Knox County, met in a regular meeting duly called and held December 19, 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. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
and the following were absent: None
Also present was: Mr. Larry Carlton, Everett Belotte, Mr. Kemmer, Ms. Davis, Ms. Galbreath and members of the news media.
The Truth-in-Taxation hearing went into session with the following members present:
Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
And the following were absent: None
Mr Carlton gave a presentation on the 2007 Tax Levy and took questions from the audience and the Board.
It was moved by Member Neubert and seconded by Member Marquith to adjourn out of the Truth-In-Taxation Meeting (4.1-4.5) and back into regular session.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Byom to approve consent agenda items as follows:
November 21, 2007 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
November 21, 2007 Executive Session Meeting Minutes
December Payrolls-Friday, December 14, 2007, and Friday, December 21, 2007
December Bills
November Imprest
KHS/KJHS Activity Accounts
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
KEA Comments: None
Public Comments: Everett Belote, volunteer consultant for the City of Knoxville gave a handout and spoke to the Board about a subdivision ordinance.
Dr. Thurman of CSC ENVOY-was not in attendance due to family illness but did send her handout for the Board to review.
Good Things Happening for Kids:
Ms. Galbreath discussed the MWES Christmas activities. She is working with Title I teachers on implementing a District Plan for NCLB due 1/31/08. She also asked for a thank you to Jill Raible who for at least 10 years now has volunteered her time to come in and do the lobby Christmas decorations for MWES.
Mr. Kemmer discussed the student body and the care packages for troops they have been collecting for. The student body also participated in bringing items for local families. Mr. Kemmer also spoke of 9 students that made State Scholars. Mr. Kemmer passed out a handout.
Old Business
There was a telephone conference with Edulog along with an online presentation.
New Business
It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Marquith to approve the 07 Levy payable in 2008.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
There was a discussion from Mr. Kemmer about the District looking into a new bell schedule. The Distict has formed a committee and plan to come to the next board meeting with a proposal.
There was a discussion and handout from Mr. Kemmer and Ms. Davis about adding to the Social Studies Program for the 2008-2009 school year.
Defer employment of KHS Social Studies Teacher to Executive Session.
Defer KJHS/KHS Technology Teacher to Executive Session.
Correspondence
A Special Board Meeting has been set for Thursday, January 3, 2008 for 7:00 pmto discuss and take action on the P.E. waiver previously presented.
There was also discussion amongst the Board on the following issues/topics:
Mr. Lensing’s Grandmother Passed Away, issues concerning sidewalks not being cleared in a timely manner, handicapped parking spaces, Pep Band performances, Jensen Gym floor, JH Gym floor, and cancelling after school activities on days that school is cancelled.
It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Johnson to exit Open Session and enter Executive Session at 9:19 PM.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It was moved by Member Neubert and seconded by Member Johnson to exit from Executive Session and convene into open session at 10:10 P.M.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It was moved by Member Neubert and seconded by Member Marquith to approve employment of Fall 2009 Coaches (Golf, Cross Country, and Football).
Golf: Mike Nelson
Cross Country: Tom Hillier
Football: Toby Vallas, Jon Newcomb, Marty Turner, Ryan Hebard,
Greg Washabaugh, Bill Dickens, Greg Ruetz, and
Clint Terwilliger
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Marquith to advertise for a HS Social Studies Teacher for 2008-2009 school year.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Neubert and seconded by Member Rickard to advertise for a Technology Teacher.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Rickard, 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 Johnson and seconded by Member Marquith 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 10:15 P.M.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Marquith, Mr. Neubert, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
