Board Meeting Minutes December 16, 2009
by Christina Henry
January 28, 2010
December 16, 2009
The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #202, Knox County, met in a regular meeting duly called and held December 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Knoxville High School Home Economics Room, 600 E. Main Street, Knoxville, Illinois, 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. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
And the following were absent: None
Also present was: Mr. Carlton, Mr. Kemmer, Mr. Eastin, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Bahnks, Connie Thurman, Donnie Willett, Teresa Welch, Lori Ettinger, Kelli Nelson, and members of the press.
It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Trulson to approve the consent agenda. It was noted by Mr. Carlton that there was an additional bill being sent off for the purchase of updated computers for the High School lab, but that the information wouldn't show up until the January 2010 Board Report.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Audit Report: Mrs. Teresa Welch presented the Board with the FY09 Audit. She gave an overview and answered any questions that the Board had. She also cautioned the Board on how State funding is coming alone and told them that the next couple of years they should be careful.
Truth in Taxation Hearing: Mr. Carlton presented the Board with the FY09 (payable in FY10) tax levy information. He took questions from the Board and asked those present in the audience if they had any additional comments or questions as well.
Public Comments: None
Reports:
Envoy Report-Dr. Connie Thurman presented the Board with her monthly newsletter and reviewed it with the Board.
Principals' Reports:
Mr. Eastin informed the Board of the Mother/Son Bowling event held in November. He stated that many attended. He stated that the PBIS program is still going strong and has received some funds from the PTO for additional prizes.
Mr. Kemmer informed the Board of the monthly Students of the Month. He stated that the Student Council and National Honor Society did a drive for the local Food Pantry and that the Key Club participated in a coat drive for the community as well. Mr. Kemmer told the Board that the FFA Fruit Sales were doing very well this year as well. He also mentioned that he is continuing to find new and great things with Skyward including a mass messaging system through the program.
Mr. Bahnks informed the Board of current stats of the teams and gave them an update on the Tourney schedules going on. He stated that the 7th grade boys basketball team are doing great. Mr. Bahnks told the Board that there are 30 students at the Junior High that are signed up in the wrestling program recently started. He also mentioned that the High School girls Poms will be performing at the St. Louis Rams football game half time show this Sunday.
Mrs. Johnson stated that she has been busy with curriculum meeting since the High School didn't make AYP for the second year. She has been working with an SIP team at the High School to come up with an SIP plan to implement for the following school year. She informed the Board that she is also working on a couple other Improvement plans that are due to be revised/rewritten as well as a Grant.
Superintendent's Report:
Mr. Carlton informed the Board that the construction at Mable Woolsey Elementary is behind schedule due to the weather and that it may be pushing back the move in date for classrooms into January. He also discussed the Special Use Permit that was filed with the City of Knoxville last week. He stated that along with the permit the City is needing additional information and that the Board would need to provide that to the City. He also stated that we are increasing our Treasurer's Bond from one million dollars to one million two thousand dollars as per the audit report.
Old Business: None
New Business:
It was moved by Member Putnam and seconded by Member Johnson to approve the FY09 Levy payable in FY10.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It as moved by Member Callahan and seconded by Member Byom to approve the Library Grant, which is an annual event.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Trulson to accept the FY09 audit.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
There was a presentation by Mr. Kemmer on the SIP Plan that they are submitting to the State due to the High School not meeting AYP for the 2nd year in a row.
It was moved by Member Callahan and seconded by Member Johnson to approve KHS SIP Plan as presented by Mr. Kemmer.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Trulson and seconded by Member Callahan to allow the Superintendent to advertise for Track Proposals
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Putnam to approve the employment of Stephen M. Wilder as the new Superintendent with a three year contract.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Correspondence/Other:
It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Johson to approve the Track Committee as presented.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Byom to have the Finance Committee stay in contact with those fundraising for the Track to monitor the funds for the project.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Board was informed that they need to contact Ms. Lynch in the Superintendent's office 48 hours prior to any meeting so that she can get it posted.
Mr. Byom commended Mr. Bogard for doing such a great job as Board President.
Mr. Bogard thanked the Board for their great attendance record and for coming together as a Board during the past few months.
Mr. Putnam thanks the Board for helping him get acclimated to the processes of the Board as he is a new Board Member.
It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Johnson to exit Open Session and enter into Executive Session at 9:17 p.m. to discuss District Personnel and a Student Disciplinary Case.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Trulson and seconded by Member Putnam to exit Executive Session and enter into Open Session at 11:03 p.m.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, 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 Callahan and seconded by Member Trulson 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 11:04 p.m.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
