Board Meeting Minutes May 26, 2010

May 26, 2010

 

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #202, Knox County, met in a regular meeting duly called and held May 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Knoxville High School Cafeteria, 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. Trulson

And the following were absent: Mr. Rickard

Also present was: Mr. Carlton, Mr. Eastin, Mr. Lensing, Mr. Kemmer, Mr. Bahnks, Mrs. Gay Johnson, Connie Thurman, Chuck Hillery, Jenna Purlee, Katie Hatch, faculty, staff and news media.

It was moved by Member Putnam and seconded by Member Callahan to amend the agenda to add items 6.4 and 8.8.

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 Trulson and seconded by Member Putnam to approve the consent agenda as presented.

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.

Public Forum:

Public Comments - Katie Hatch commented to the Board that she would not be in favor of combining JH Poms and JH Cheerleading. She stated that the seasons are long and that to combine them would interfere with competitions and some sporting events.

Reports:

CSC Envoy Report - Dr. Connie Thurman handed out her May report for the Board and reviewed a few articles with them.

Principals' Reports:

Mr. Kemmer updated the Board on how the graduation ceremony went. He also had a handout for the Board for dates for the beginning of the following school year.

Mr. Bahnks stated that one of the members of the KHS Girls' Track team went to State and that the JH Boys' Track Team went to State as well.

Mr. Eastin handed out a copy of the Bullet Bits and reviewed that with the Board.

Mr. Lensing updated the Board on how 8th grade graduation went and had a handout of students that received awards at the Junior High. He also stated that he received a grant of $750 that he and Gay Johnson had worked on.

Mrs. Johnson informed the Board that the Knoxville School District was awarded a grant she submitted on Solar Energy and it could be up to $10,000. It will be used for Solar Panels at the High School with studies done in both math and science classes.

Chuck Hillery spoke with the Board about bus needs for the next school year and also informed the Board of a bus route that he could combine to lower costs for the next school year.

Board Committees:

Mr. Callahan and Mrs. Johnson reported to the Board that the Curriculum Committee has met regularly. He stated he would have a recommendation to the Board during the summer Board workshops/self evaluations.

Mr. Putnam and Mr. Byom stated that the All-Weather Track has been put on hold due to fundraising. It was also stated that nothing has been researched yet on the parking issue at the Junior High.

Mr. Bogard made mention of several Knoxville School District faculty that received their Master's Degrees through Western Illinois University. Mrs. Lisa Franey was in attendance at the meeting and was personally congratulated on her achievement. 

Old Business:

It was moved by Member Trulson and seconded by Member Johnson that approved KHS/KJHS Athletic cuts/reductions as presented.

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 Callahan to approve the continuation of GAVC.

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 approve creating a $15 parking permit fee at the High school beginning the following school year.

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 Putnam to reduce the Principals' Travel budgets by $4,000.

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.

There was discussion on Teachers' Conference and Travel cuts/reductions. The item was tabled and more information was requested before a motion was made.

New Business:

It was moved by Member Putnam and seconded by Member Johnson to approve the bread and milk bids as follows:

Bread    IBC

Milk    Jerry's Dairy

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 Johnson and seconded by Member Trulson to accept the resignation of Mike Washabaugh as JH Assistant Football Coach.

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.

There was discussion of the County School Facility Occupation Tax Law. The motion was tabled until next month.

It was moved by Member Callahan and seconded by Member Putnam to approve the employment of Kristy Kirgan as a Title I Teacher at Mable Woolsey Elementary.

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 Johnson and seconded by Member Trulson to approve the Insurance Contract for the following school year at an increase of only 8%.

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.

The item discussing rehiring all aides in the District was discussed. Mr. Putnam commented that he doesn't want our District to RIF aides in the future. It was decided to get some budget information and possibly bring the motion back at the June or July meeting.

The closed campus at the High School was discussed. Mr. Putnam wanted to go on record stating that it needed to be closed as soon as possible for the safety of the children.

Mr. Trulson left at 9:03 p.m.

The employment of a KHS Science teacher was deferred to Executive Session.

Correspondence/Other:

Mr. Bogard read four cards of thanks for the Board from retirees.

It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Callahan to exit Open Session and enter into Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. to discuss negotiations, personnel, and employment.

Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam

Nay: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Putnam and seconded by Member Byom to exit Executive Session and enter into Open Session at 11:02 p.m.

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.

It was moved by Member Putnam and seconded by Member Byom to approve the employment of Regan Chatterton as the KHS Science teacher. He will be placed at BS24 on the salary schedule plus a signing bonus.

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 Johnson and seconded by Member Callahan 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 11:07 p.m.

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.