Board Meeting Minutes March 17, 2010
April 26, 2010
March 17, 2010
The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #202, Knox County, met in a regular meeting duly called and held March 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Knoxville High School Home Economics Room, 600 E. Main St, Knoxville, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said District. The Vice 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. Trulson
And the following were absent: Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard
Also present was: Mr. Carlton, Mr. Eastin, Mr. Shayne Aldridge, Randy Bryan, Shane Larson, Faculty/Staff, members of the press, Connie Thurman, Mr. Kemmer, Kevin Maurer, Wes Olson, Mrs. Gay Johnson, Mr. Wilder, Mr. Lensing, and community members.
It as moved by Member Byom and seconded by Member Callahan to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Public Forum:
Public Comments - Randy Bryan spoke to the Board regarding the All-Weather District Track. He thanked the Board for their support and stated that he believes that with the money issues going on now that this isn't the time to continue with the track, but that he believes the fundraising should still be going on and as money comes in then do some of the work for the track.
Reports:
CSC Envoy Report - Dr. Connie Thurman handed out her March report for the Board. She discussed items in the reports including a Financial Aid Workshop and the Annual Academic Challenge.
Principal's Reports:
Mr. Lensing informed the Board that ISAT's are finished and 100% taken. He stated that in both 7th and 8th grades fluency and comprehension had improvements and that test scores increased. He also stated that there were 5 JH Wrestlers that were able to attend a sectional.
Mr. Kemmer had a handout for the Board and reviewed it. He discussed volunteerism and the CSC Career Fair.
Mr. Eastin stated that the gym classes were able to use the gym today for the first time and that everyone was very excited. Mr. Eastin invited the Board to attend a Family Reading Night and Open House on March 25th. Mr. Eastin also stated that the ISAT's were 100% taken.
Mrs. Johnson passed out a brochure to the Board on SEC surveys and stated that with this it addresses both math and science teachers thru grades 5-12.
Report of Committees:
A. Track Committee - The Special Use Permit has been cleared thru the City. Mr. Bogard stated that he spoke with Mrs. Harris and she informed him that the Permit did not have a time limit on it unless the scope of work changed.
B. Finance Committee - Stated that they needed to be working on a design for donations and fundraising to begin.
C. Curriculum Committee - Patrick Callahan reported that on 3/18 the committee would be meeting at Mable Woolsey to discuss Technology and Reading. He stated that the Committee should have a recommendation for the Board at the May Board Meeting.
Superintendent's Report:
Mr. Carlton stated, along with Mr. Eastin, that the gym is open and fully functional. Mr. Carlton stated that the Regional Superintendent has signed the Occupancy Permit and that there is still one more inspection to be done for the outside of the building which should be done shortly.
Mr. Kevin Maurer - District Maintenance Supervisor was present and asked by the Board about his opinions on how the status of the building are and any projects he believes needs to be done around the District.
Old Business:
It was moved by Member Callahan and seconded by Member Byom to approve the TAG program through IASB.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Byom and seconded by Member Johnson to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville CUSD #202.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Mr. Bogard stated that as Mr. Putnam wasn't present yet that we would work thru New Business in a different order.
New Business:
It was moved by Member Byom and seconded by Member Callahan to accept the resignation of Lori Gilbertson as MWES Cook.
Roll Call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Callahan and seconded by Member Byom to approve the employment of Lori Gibbons as a MWES Cook for 3hrs per day.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Callahan and seconded by Member Johnson to approve the employment of Chad Clevenger as KHS Assistant Boys' Track Coach.
Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Callahan and seconded by Member Trulson to approve the employment of Joanne Arwood as KHS Assistant Volleyball Coach.
Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Trulson and seconded by Member Johnson to accept the retirement of Patti Ray as MWES Cook and to reimburse her (pro-rated) for her unused sick days.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Trulson and seconded by Member Byom to approve Tom Seabloom and Mark Ferrier as KHS Volunteer Bass Fishing Coaches.
Roll Call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Trulson and seconded by Member Callahan to approve Karene Cummings as a volunteer KHS Volleyball Coach.
Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
It as moved by Member Byom and seconded by Member Trulson to approve the employment of John Wenzel as the KHS Golf Coach.
Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Item 8.13 on the Agenda was withdrawn with no action taken.
Mr. Bogard read two letters to the Board applauding the JH Wrestling Program and how well both the coaches did with it.
Mr. Carlton gave a presentation to the Board on suggested reduction and fee increases proposed by Board Member Putnam.
Mr. Putnam arrived at 8:35 p.m.
It was moved by Member Trulson and seconded by Member Byom to authorize the District Attorney to draft reduction notices.
Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Byom and seconded by Member Johnson to accept the McDonough and Assoc Inc.Cost Estimates for the Sports Complex. (note: Mr. Aldridge suggested discussions with the Mayor to make sure about money usage.)
Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Callahan and seconded by Member Putnam to table the Pre-School discussion until the April Board Meeting.
Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Member Putnam and seconded by Member Johnson to exit Open Session and enter into Executive Session at 9:02 p.m. to discuss District Personnel and negotiations.
Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Mr. Trulson left at 9:30 p.m.
It was moved by Member Byom and seconded by Member Callahan to exit Executive Session and enter into Open Session at 12:38 a.m. on March 18, 2010.
Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson Mr. Putnam
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Member Putnam 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 12:39 a.m. on March 18, 2010.
Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr.Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
