Board Meeting Minutes June 16, 2010

June 16, 2010

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #202, Knox County, met in a regular meeting duly called and held June 16, 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. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson

And the following were absent: Mr. Rickard

Also present were: Mr. Carlton, Mr. Eastin, Mr. Lensing, Mr. Kemmer, Mr. Bahnks, Mrs. Gay Johnson, community members and news media.

Mr. Rickard arrived at 7:05 p.m.

It was moved by Member Putnam and seconded by Member Johnson to table approving the Lunch Program 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.

It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Callahan to approve the consent agenda items 4.1-4.7 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.

Public Forum:

Public Comments-Angie Wright made comments to the Board with concerns about combining the JH Cheer and Poms programs. She was informed that the Board already decided not to combine the two programs.

Reports:

CSC Envoy Report-The handout was available for the Board to read.

Principals' Reports:

Mr. Lensing stated that the Junior High scores in their ISAT's were very good. He stated reading scores jumped 3% from last year. 

Mr. Eastin informed the Board that the grade school made AYP and he believes that is largely due to the fact that they have a RtI program in place. He stated that the Pre School is moved to the grade school and they already have full AM and PM classes.

Mr. Kemmer had a handout for the Board. He informed them of some important dates for the 2010-2011 school year. He also stated that working with Skyward this year has been great and that he is glad we have that program. 

Mr. Bahnks stated that camps were currently going on. He also informed the Board that at the physicals offered this year that there was a low turnout.

Mrs. Johnson discussed the ISAT results with the Board. She also talked about some plans she has for the upcoming school year.

Superintendent's Report:

Mr. Carlton reminded the Board that in the July Board Packets that there will be a second set of June bills that will round out the end of the 2009-2010 fiscal year.

Old Business:

It was moved by Member Putnam and seconded by Member Rickard to approve the County School Facility Occupation Tax Law and to have it filed with the County.

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.

New Business:

It was moved by Member Trulson and seconded by Member Callahan to approve the Prevailing Wage Resolution that is done yearly.

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.

Mr. Bahnks discussed with the Board the Junior High Athletic Conference affiliation. He informed them that if they choose to change Conferences that he would need to give them a one year notice.

Agenda items 8.3-8.6 were deferred to Executive Session.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Byom to approve adding a High School Wrestling Program for the 2010-2011 school year.

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 accept the resignation of Jen Cahill as a 3rd grade teacher and Junior High volleyball coach.

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:

*Mr. Bogard read a thank you note to the Board

*The Board decided that all Board Members and the Superintendent would attend the annual Board Convention in Chicago. They agreed that each Board Member would pay for their own meals and all transportation.

* Mr. Bogard mentioned that this would be the last Board Meeting with Mr. Carlton. He thanked him for his years of service and wished him well at his new school district.

It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Byom to exit Open Session and enter into Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. to discuss negotiations, personnel, and employment.

Roll call vote was as follows:

Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, 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 Byom to exit Executive Session and enter into Open Session at 10:28 p.m.

Roll call vote was as follows:

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 Byom and seconded by Member Trulson to approve Administrators' Salaries as follows:

$3,000.00 for Mr. Kemmer, Mr. Lensing, Mr. Eastin, and Mrs. Johnson

$5,000.00 for Mr. Bahnks

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 Callahan and seconded by Member Trulson to approve Michelle Moore as the Junior High Cheer Coach. 

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 Callahan and seconded by Member Trulson to approve Erik Hughs as the 8th grade football coach.

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 accept the resignation of Mike Wood, Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach.

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 approve the employment of Michelle Nelson as a Title I teacher at the Junior High.

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 dismiss Mike Simkins as the 8th grade girls' basketball coach.

Roll call vote was as follows:

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

Nay: Mr. Callahan

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Callahan and seconded by Member Putnam to dismiss Brad Turner as the 8th grade boys' basketball coach.

Roll call vote was as follows:

Aye: Mr. Callahan, Mr. Putnam

Nay: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson

Whereupon the President declared the motion not carried.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Byom to increase Non-Certified Staff Salaries as follows:

Full Time    $0.75/per hour

Part Time    $0.50/per hour

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 Rickard to increase Bus Driver salaries as follows:

Regular Route:    $0.25

Special Ed:          $0.10

Extra Trips:         $0.10

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 Trulson to accept the resignation of Brandy Nolan as the Junior High Guidance Counselor contingent on written resignation.

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 Putnam 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 10:38 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.