Board Meeting Minutes August 6, 2010
by Christina Henry
August 25, 2010
August 6, 2010
The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #202, Knox County, met in a regular meeting duly called and held August 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Knoxville Junior High School Commons Area, 701 E. Mill 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. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
And the following were absent: Mr. Putnam
Also present was: Mr. Wilder, Mr. Lensing, Mr. Eastin, Kristy Franzoni, Karen Byom, and members of the press.
Mr. Wilder informed the Board of a TAG update for the Board Planning Sessions. He stated that for a second day there would be a charge as we didn't fall within guidelines for two free sessions. The Board asked Mr. Wilder to see about doing an all day session instead of two half day sessions.
It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Trulson to approve the employment of Kristy Franzoni as the Junior High Guidance Counselor, contingent on agreement of employment salary and benefit terms.
Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Mr. Wilder informed the Board that Mr. Kemmer was not ready to make a recommendation to the Board for the position of High School Band Teacher. He stated that the recommendation would be on the August Regular Board Meeting Agenda.
Mr. Bogard and Mrs. Byom discussed with the Board the luncheon for the faculty and staff on August 17th. They stated that steaks and salads would be on the menu. There was a discussion of having an alternate meat. Mr. Bogard stated he would get ahold of Threshwood Farms and see about chicken prices. The Board decided that there would be a $2,000.00 budget for this luncheon.
Mr. Wilder had a handout for the Board about the Penny Sales Tax. He reviewed those items with the Board.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Member Callahan 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 8:29 p.m.
Roll call vote was as follows:
Aye: Mr. Bogard, Mr. Byom, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rickard, Mr. Trulson
Nay: None
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
