March 18, 2009 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

March 18, 2009

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #202, Knox County, met in a regular meeting duly called and held March 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Knoxville High School Cafeteria, 600 E. Main Street, Knoxville, Illinois, at its usual meeting place, which is within the boundaries of said District. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 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. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, & Mr. Trulson
and the following were absent: Mr. Neubert, Mr. Rickard

Also present was: Mr. Larry Carlton, Dr. Connie Thurman, Mrs. Gay Johnson, Ms. Deb Galbreath, Mr. Chad Bahnks, Mr. Mike Kemmer, Mrs. Jennifer Nichols, Mr. Patrick Callahan, Mr. Clint Terwilliger, Diane Eager, Bob Johnson, Mrs. Barbara Lester, faculty, community members and members from the press.

It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Byom to approve consent agenda items as follows:
February 18, 2009 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
February 18, 2009 Executive Session Regular Board Meeting Minutes
March Payrolls-Friday, March 6, 2009 & Friday, March 20, 2009
March Bills
February Imprest
KHS/KJHS Activity Accounts

Roll call vote was as follows:

AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried

Public Comments

Rob Link spoke to the Board concerning the Mable Woolsey expansion project. Mr. Link believes that buying the Pre School building only created more problems since there wasn’t proper planning. Mr. Link asked the Board to take time in making the decision to expand Mable Woolsey.

Mrs. Diane Eager, University of Illinois Extension, Knox County Substance Use and Academic Success Presentation- Mrs. Eager had handouts for the Board showing effects on Junior High and High School students and alcohol and marijuana use.

Dr. Thurman of CSC ENVOY- Dr. Thurman presented the CSC Envoy handout. Dr. Thurman stated that the Auto Tech Team won in a engine challenge competition. The handout indicated the result of the 2009 Academic Challenge held at CSC; with Knoxville students competing and winning in some classes. Dr. Thurman also spoke of the 20th Annual Poetry Competition. She stated that they are seeking entries in three different categories.

Good Things Happening for Kids:
Principals’ Report: Mr. Kemmer passed around a handout to the Board Members. The handout showed the March Students of the Month. Mr. Kemmer stated that some of our KHS students placed 1st thru 12th at the 18th Annual Bridge-Pal-Balsa Wood Bridge Building Competition. Mr. Kemmer had Mr. Clint Terwilliger answer questions from the Board concerning the issue of KHS students getting permits and driving time for the upcoming school years.
Ms. Galbreath stated that the ISATs were ready to be picked up. Ms. Galbreath stated that Mable Woolsey Grade School received the Academic Excellence Award from the State. She updated the Board on upcoming events: 2nd Grade Spelling Bee, Kindergarten Round-Up, Talent Show and the Concert.
Mr. Bahnks informed the Board that the HS Poms placed 4th at State Competition. He stated that the sports banquet went great and that the Weight Room was ready, but waiting on some equipment ordered by the Athletic Boosters. Mr. Bahnks also stated that the 7th Grade Girls Basketball team won their Regional Championship.
Mrs. Johnson updated the Board on some grants she is working on. She stated that she has been working on the Curriculum of English and Social Studies with the teachers and that it is going well.

Superintendent’s Report:

Mr. Carlton stated that if the Board needed more time to discuss the Mable Woolsey expansion that he would set a date for April 1, 2009. The Board agreed that they would need that meeting.
Mr. Carlton reported that since the April Board meeting is the same week that we come back from Spring Break that we would like to move the Board meeting back to April 22nd. He also stated that they should be able to seat the new Board at that time.

It was moved by Member Bogard and seconded by Member Thorp to moved the April Board meeting from April 15th to April 22nd.

Roll call vote was as follows:

AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried

Old Business

Mable Woolsey Elementary School Expansion-Report from Mr. Bob Johnson-District Architect-Mr. Johnson had a handout for the Board. He discussed the different options and possible costs of adding onto the existing building.

It was moved by Member Bogard and seconded by Member Johnson to approve Board Policy Changes for the following Board Policies: 1:20. 2:105, 2:120, 2:210, 2:260, 3:50, 4:10, 4:110, 4:160, 4:170, 4:50, 4:55, 4:90, 5:100, 5:150, 5:40, 6:150, 6:20, 6:30, 7:20, and 7:270.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried

New Business

It was moved by Member Byom and seconded by Member Bogard to approve the Reduction in Force (RIF) Dismissal of Aides as presented.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: none

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Thorp and seconded by Member Johnson to approve the transfer of Mr. Nathan Sibbing from KJHS F/T Computers to KJHS Social Studies and two sections of 6th and 7th grade computers.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Thorp and seconded by Member Johnson to approve the transfer of Ms. Katie Hatch to the 5th Grade Teacher position.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Bogard and seconded by Member Thorp to approve the employment of Ms. Aubrey McMahon as KJHS Title I Teacher. She will be placed at BS 1 on the salary schedule.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried

It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Bogard to approve the employment of Mr. Erik Hughs as a F/T KJHS and KHS PE Teacher. This is a change from his current P/T PE Teacher status. He will be placed at BS 2 on the salary schedule.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried

It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Thorp to approve the employment of Ms. Andrea Allison as the KHS English Teacher. She will be placed at BS 2 on the salary schedule.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, 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 intent to retire of Mr. Michael Bell, KJHS Industrial Arts Teacher. Mr. Bell is not eligible for benefits and there will be no TRS penalties.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried

It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Thorp to approve the resignation of Mr. Marty Turner as the KHS Freshman Football Coach.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried

The following agenda items were deferred to Executive Session: KJHS Science Teacher, Administrators’ Compensation for 2009-10, and Tenure and Non-Tenure staff.

Communications/Other

There were two thank you cards sent to the Board thanking them for flowers for staff family deaths and illnesses.

It was moved by Member Byom and seconded by Member Johnson to exit Open Session and enter Executive Session at 8:17 p.m.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried

It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Byom to exit Executive Session and enter into Open Session at 9:00 p.m.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried

It was moved by Member Thorp and seconded by Member Johnson to advertise for a KJHS Science Teacher.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Byom and seconded by Member Trulson to approve the increase in pay for all Administrators in the amount of $1,633.00 for the 2009-2010 school year.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried

It was moved by Member Trulson and seconded by Member Johnson to approve the Tenure and Non-Tenure Lists as presented.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, 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 Byom 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 9:05 p.m.

Roll call vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Thorp, Mr. Trulson
NAY: None

Whereupon the President declared the motion carried