Board Meeting Minutes February 17, 2010

February 17, 2010

 

The Board Of Education of Community Unit School District #202, Knox County, met in a regular meeting duly called and held February 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Knoxville High School Home Economics Room, 600 E. Main Street, Knoxville, IL, 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 (via phone), Mr Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson

And the following were absent: None

Also present were: Mr. Carlton, Mr. Eastin, Mr. Kemmer, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Wilder, Shayne Aldridge, Connie Thurman, Nancy Spencer, Kay Rogers, Joy Link, Mr. Steve Clark (IASB), Doug Alderman and press.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Johnson to allow President Bogard to be present for discussion via phone conference.

Roll call vote was as follows:

AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson

Nay: None

Whereupon the Vice President declared the motion carried.

Principals' Reports:

Mr. Eastin informed the Board that the grade school was able to move into the new addition on 2/8 with a total of  classrooms being used. Next year the plan is to use the new addition for only 4th grade classrooms. Mr. Eastin told the Board that there is a public Open House set for March 22nd, which will take place right before the music concert that evening. Mr. Eastin relayed to the Board that Macie Larson wont the spelling bee for the grade school and would be competing for the Distrrcit. He also stated that PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) did a Quarterback Challange with high school football players and both the high school students and the grade school students really enjoyed it.

Mr. Kemmer had Nancy Spencer, technology teacher, do a presentation for the Board. She used the SmartBoard and showed the Board what the High School students were working on and in what direction she would like to take the technology programs within the District. She mentioned that one student, Daniel Leeds, went above and beyond a specific web page and that he did a wonderful job. Mrs. Johnson stated she has been looking and working with Nancy Spencer on free technology programs and that she is continuing to work with Curriculum and trying to integrate more technology into the Curriculums. 

Reports of Committees:

    A. Track Committee - It was reported that the City of Knoxville is in the works to approved a Special Use Permit for the All-Weather Track. The City will meet on March 1st.

    B.  Finance Committee - It was reported that they are waiting on an "OK" from the City before they can proceed with fundraising as the fundraising committee needs architect drawings to begin.

    C.  Curriculum Committee - Patrick Callahan reported that on 2/18 the committee would be meeting at the junior high. 

Superintendent's Report:

Mr. Carlton informed the Board that he is in the process of renewing a Capitol Improvement Grant, though we are quite low on the list. Mr. Carlton also informed the Board that the State of Illinois is currently behind approximately $165,000.00 in State Aide payments, which equals about 4 jobs. The Board asked Mr. Carlton to have his office put this information on the District Marquee.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Johnson to approve the minutes of January 20, 2010 to reflect changes of date and a name deletion.

Roll call vote was as follows:

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

Nay: None

Whereupon the Vice President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Callahan to approve the revised consent agenda as presented.

Roll call vote was as follows: 

AYE: Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson

Nay: None

Whereupon the Vice President declared the motion carried.

Public Forum:

Public Comments - None

Student Recognition - moved to Principals' Reports

Reports:

CSC Envoy Report - Dr. Connie Thurman handed out her January and February reports for the Board. She discussed items in the reports.

IASB Presentation - Mr. Clark

Mr. Clark presented the TAG (Targeting Achievement thru Governance) Program to the Board. It was discussed and will be voted on at the next Board Meeting.

Old Business:

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Johnson to table the City of Knoxville CUSD #202 Intergovernmental Agreement until the March Board meeting.

Roll call vote was as follows:

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

Nay: None

Whereupon the Vice President declared the motion carried.

New Business:

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Putnam to accept the Board Policy changes as presented (2:110, 2:130, 2:140, 2:150, 4:150 and 5:190).

Roll call vote was as follows:

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

Nay: None

Whereupon the Vice President declared the motion carried

There was informed relayed to the Board by Mr. Carlton concerning the need of a possible two busses for 2010-2011 school year, one of which is a lift bus. Mr. Carlton proposed waiting until May to make any decisions.

The motion for the Athletic Director's Contract was deferred to Executive Session. 

The motion for the RtI/Curriculum Director's Contract was deferred to Executive Session.

Mr. Carlton discussed possible costs to keep the Knoxville Pre-School going for the next school year. He stated he would like the Board to approve keeping the Pre-School open and running for the school year 2010-2011.

Mr. Carlton discussed an Administrator's Salary Formula that is recommended from the State to use in calculating what an Administrator should be paid. This was for informational purposes for consideration for the upcoming raises for Administration.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Trulson to approve the 2010-2011 School Calendar as presented.

Roll call vote was as follows:

Aye: Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson

Nay: Mr. Putnam

Whereupon the Vice President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Johnson to recind the previous vote to eliminate the part time custodial position at the grade school and add a full time custodial position.

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

It was moved by Member Putnam and seconded by Member Johnson to add a part time custodial position a the grade school.

Roll call vote was as follows:

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

Nay: None 

Whereupon the Vice President declared the motion carried

It was moved by Member Putnam and seconded by Member Trulson to approve the KHS overnight Choral Field Trip to Chicago at no cost to the District.

Roll call vote was as follows:

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

Nay: None

Whereupon the Vice President declared the motion carried.

Correspondence/Other: It was mentioned that the annual high school field trip was this coming Saturday. There was a report that the rims installed a the new grade school gym were incorrect and Mr. Carlton was asked to look into that. 

It was moved by Member Putnam and seconded by Member Johnson to exit Open Session and enter into Executive Session at 8:53 p.m. to discuss District Personnel and negotiations.

Roll call vote was as follows:

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

Nay: None

Whereupon the Vice President declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Johnson to exit Executive Session and enter into Open Session at 11:18 p.m.

Roll call vote was as follows:

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

Nay: None

Whereupon the Vice President declared the motion carried.

Mr. Rickard left at 11:19 p.m.

It was moved by Member Putnam and seconded by Member Trulson to extend the contract for the Athletic Director, Chad Bahnks, for three years.

Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Trulson

Nay: None

Whereupon the Vice President declared the motion carried. 

It was moved by Member Putnam and seconded by Member Trulson to extend the contract of the RtI/Curriculum Director, Gay Johnson, for one year.

Roll call vote was as follows:

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

Nay: None

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 Vice President put the question to the Board and the motion unanimously carried and the meeting was so adjourned at 11:22 p.m.

Roll call vote was as follows: 

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

Nay: None

Whereupon the Vice President declared the motion carried.