Board Meeting Minutes January 21, 2010

January 21, 2010

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #202, Knox County, met in a regular meeting duly called and held January 21, 2010 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. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson

And the following were absent: Mr. Byom

Also present was: Mr. Carlton, Mr. Lensing, Mr. Eastin, Mr. Kemmer, Mr. Bahnks, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Wilder, Kristin Watters, Shayne Aldridge, Alec Hester, members of the community and press.

Mr. Bogard mentioned that there was an addition to the agenda in Executive Session, item 10.3 to discuss upcoming negotiations.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Putnam to approve the consent agenda.

Roll call vote was as follows:

Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson

Nay: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Public Comments: None

Student Recognition: Knoxville Junior High Student Alec Hester was presented with a Citizenship Award and a gift certificate from Mr. Lensing for his act of kindness in asking for food donations at his birthday party for the local food pantry instead of gifts. Mr. Bogard read an article about Alec Hester from the local paper for those in attendance.

Reports:

Principals' Reports:

Mr. Lensing informed the Board that the Explore testing showed results that increased across the board. He also stated that the 7th Grade Boys' Basketball team made it to the Championship Game and that the Junior High Girls' Dance will compete in a State Competition. He also mentioned that the Knoxville School District received a Food Safety Excellence Award for all the schools in the District.

Mr. Eastin reported that the building is coming along and that they plan to have an open house when it is ready. He also stated that he is continuing to work on Curriculum Mapping and is increasing it's intensity. There are SIP committees meeting and he invited members of the Board and community to join in on these meetings. He noted that there will be a fourth grade field trip on February 12th. 

Mr. Bahnks informed the Board that Matt Sagona was Player of the Week in the local paper. He stated that the wrestling mats are up and in use and that the High School Girls' Basketball team received first seed for the IHSA Tournaments.

Mrs. Johnson stated that they are working on Universal Screening at both the junior high and the grade school and that they will soon be working on it at the high school also. She stated that the web site she was working on with Mrs. Spencer's classes to get this up and running. She informed the Board that the E2T2 (technology) Grant is still pending and that she is looking for grants for the new athletic facility but there is not much there as of yet.

Mr. Kemmer had a handout for the Board. He informed the Board that yearbook sales have begun. Mr. Kemmer invited the Board to attend the school play on 1/22 or 1/23. The high school's annual ski/snowboarding trip will be 2/20. He also discussed the high school Scholastic Bowl Team. 

Reports of Committees:

A. Track Committee-Jeff Johnson reviewed the notes from the 1/11 minutes and stated that Shane Larson has stated that he would be the volunteer coordinator.

B.  Finance Committee-It was reported by Jeff Johnson that the meeting will need to be rescheduled for next week some time.

C.  Curriculum Committee-Patrick Callahan reported that on 1/12 the committee met and they had a good group attend and that they all had great input. The next meeting is scheduled for 2/18 at the Junior High School. 

Superintendent's Report:

Mr. Carlton discussed the Board Policy updates that were included in the Board's packets. He asked that they be adopted at the February meeting and that for the next few months we may have more to approve and update.

Old Business: None

New Business:

It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Putnam to accept the resignation of Jeremiah Platt as the KHS Assistant Boys' Track Coach.

Roll call vote was as follows:

Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson

Nay: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Putnam to approve Kane Mastin as a Volunteer KHS Boys' Basketball Coach.

Roll call vote was as follows:

Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson

Nay: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

District Attorney Shayne Aldridge informed the Board the he has reviewed the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville CUSD #202 and that he recommends not approving it at this time. He stated that there was some wording in the Agreement that isn't in the best interest of the School District and he would like to work with the attorney for the City of Knoxville further. The motion to approve the Agreement was tabled.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Putnam to approve the termination of lease between Knoxville CUSD#202 and Tom Hoben for the property of Gilson Street.

Roll call vote was as follows:

Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson

Nay: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Putnam to eliminate the part-time position at the grade school and increase it to a full time position.

Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried

The motion to approve the Board Policy updates was tabled to the February Board meeting.

There was discussion as to the selection of an architect for the All-Weather Track. Mr. Carlton suggested having a special board meeting next week and ask each of the four companies to come in and do a 20-25 minute presentation. At that time the Board can rank the companies in a preference order for negotiations. The meeting was scheduled for 1/27 at 6:00 p.m.

Correspondence/Other: None

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Johnson to exit Open Session and enter into Executive Session at 7:44 p.m. to discuss District Personnel and negotiations.

Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Trulson and seconded by Member Callahan to exit Executive Session and enter into Open Session at 9:19 p.m.

Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Putnam, 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 Trulson and seconded by Member Rickard 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 9:20 p.m.

Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried