Regular Board Meeting Minutes July 21, 2010

July 21, 2010

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #202, Knox County, met in a regular meeting duly called and held July 21, 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. Rickard, Mr. Trulson

And the following were absent: Mr. Putnam

Also present was: Mr. Wilder, Mrs. Ratermann, Gene Parrish, Mr. Bahnks, staff and news media

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Johnson to approve the consent agenda items 4.1-4.8 as presented.

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.

Diane Ratermann discussed her Year End Lunch Report with the Board. They had questioned some numbers in the June 2010 report. She stated that she had a profit at the end of the fiscal year.

Public Forum:

Public Comments - None

Reports:

Principals' Reports:

Mr. Bahnks stated that summer sports camps were underway and that the Weight Room has been very busy this summer. He also stated that at the High School they would be focusing on the "7 Habits of Highly Effective Students" throughout the year and also as the theme in their handbooks/agendas this year.

Superintendent's Report:

Mr. Wilder informed the Board that there are some maintenance/repairs done at the Bus Barn on the roof which has been leaking. There also was mold discovered so that is being taken care of as well. Mr. Wilder asked the Board if it would be al right to do a beautification project in front of Jensen Gym They had some ideas of moving some plaques, with respect to those they honor, and rearranging some things to better the front of the gym. There was other discussion of improvements that could be made to the inside of Jensen Gym as well. He also stated that the Junior High Guidance Counselor position is still open and that he may need to have a Special Board Meeting to get that person hired so that training may begin as soon as possible. Mr. Wilder stated that he had been contacted from he State on a Capitol Construction Grant that was submitted by Dr. Carlton. He stated that they were still low on the list, but that we had been contacted none the less. Mr. Wilder stated that at the August Board meeting he would have a recommendation for the transportation department. He stated he would like to look at updating our fleet and possibly purchasing a program for the transportation department as well. Mr. Wilder handed out a preliminary AYP report to the Board.

Board Committee Reports:

The track committee stated that the tires have been moved at the proposed track location. It was also commented that the area should be mowed.

Old Business: None

New Business:

Items 8.1 and 8.2 were deferred to Executive Session.

It was moved by Member Trulson and seconded by Member Johnson to table the motion to approve Board Meeting Dates for the 2010-2011 school year.

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.

There was discussion by Mr. Bogard to host a luncheon for the District on the first day back for teachers, August 16th. He stated he would like the Board to host a ribeye cookout and asked that as many Board Members and their wives attend as possible. The consensus was that it was a good idea and Mr. Bogard stated he would get with both Mrs. Ratermann and Crissy Lynch to plan the luncheon.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Byom to approve Board Planning Session Dates for the TAG program with Dean Langdon for August 19th and August 23rd.

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 and Mr. Bogard discussed with the Board some information they received at a meeting for the Penny Sales Tax. They stated the Board Members and employees of the District are not allowed to campaign for the Tax. Mr. Wilder also stated that he plans to put the money mainly towards the new track, along with paying off Bonds for construction work done over the past few years.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Callahan to accept the resignation of Ian Leggin, High School Band Teacher.

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 gave a presentation and handout to the Board on the Tentative 2010-2011 Budget. Mr. Wilder asked the Board to table the approval of the Tentative Budget until after Executive Session as he needed one more piece of information before approval.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Trulson to table the approval of the Tentative Budget for the 2010-2011 school year until after Executive Session.

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.

Correspondence/Other:

The Joint Annual Conference was discussed. Mr. Wilder asked that all those planning to attend let the District Office know as soon as possible as he would like to plan an evening get together for the Board and their families. Mr. Bogard notes that Crissy prepared a handout for the Board with some important dates and information concerning the Joint Annual Conference.

It was moved by Member Trulson and seconded by Member Callahan to exit Open Session an enter into Executive Session at 8:37 p.m. to employment of faculty and staff.

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.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Trulson to exit Executive Session and enter into Open Session at 9:32 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.

It was moved by Member Trulson and seconded by Member Rickard to approve the employment of Lindsey Peterson as the 3rd Grade Elementary Teacher.

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.

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Trulson to approve the Tentative Budget for 2010-2011 as presented.

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

It was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Callahan to approve the recall of 5 aides, by seniority, to be assigned by Administration, for the 2010-2011 school year.

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.

There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Member Rickard and seconded by Member Byom 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 9:37 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.