Central Community High School District #71

7740 Old U.S. 50, Breese, IL  62230

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Monday, April 20, 2009  7:30 PM

 

AGENDA

1.0       Call to Order

 

2.0            Roll Call

 

3.0            Approval of Agenda

 

4.0            Approval of Minutes

 

5.0            Routine Business

5.1            Financial Report

5.2            Payment of Bills

5.3            Recognition of Visitors / Public Comment

5.4            Communications / Correspondence

5.5            Information

 

6.0            Old Business

6.1            Update on Summer 08 Projects

 

7.0            New Business

7.1            Board Policy Manual Revisions (First Reading)

7.2            Accept Resignation of Extra Duty Personnel

7.3            Approve Administrative Contract Renewals

 

8.0            Principal’s Report

8.1            Approve Revisions to 09-10 Handbook

8.2            Approve IHSA Membership

 

9.0       Executive Session

 

10.0     Adjournment

 

 

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on April 20, 2009 at 7:30 PM in the boardroom. 

 

Members present were Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter and Tina Winkeler presided.    Visitors included Chris Greenberg, Jason Rust and Kelly Ross.

The agenda was amended and approved on a motion by Dave Wellen, second by Rick Taphorn.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

 

The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved on a motion by Mike Nettemeier, second by Tim Richter.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter.  Nay – None 

 

The financial report was reviewed and accepted on a motion by Mike Strieker, second by Tim Richter.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

 

Mr. Meyer briefly went over various communication items.  He reminded the Board of the upcoming Retirement Dinner for Mrs. Sarah Bender.  Mr. Meyer also commented on the letter sent to Mr. Kloeckner of the Clinton County Board regarding the payment of the Tax Levy funds.  Currently, we have 14 seniors that have not paid their student fees, which is about $3000.  Mr. Meyer will be making a personal phone call to those parents to hopefully collect before graduation. 

 

Mr. Meyer discussed with the Board information regarding the stimulus money from the federal government and state funding.  Some of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds will be distributed to all school districts.  However, he is not confident we will receive those funds by June 30th of this year. 

 

Central received a Green Cleaning Award from AmSam Corporation.  The award was given for our adherence to the practice of environmentally safe materials and methods.  Duane Eversgerd and the other custodial staff have worked together to put the “Go Green” process in place.  Several years ago we adopted the “Go Green” method due to the Illinois State Board of Education requirements. 

 

The 11th Annual Clinton County Academic Excellence Banquet will be held on Monday, May 4th at 7 PM.  Central will have 13 students being recognized for their academic achievement.  Mrs. Voss has agreed to attend this event.           

 

The Kaskaskia Region of the Illinois Association of School Boards will hold its Spring Governing Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 6th at 6 PM.  There will not be a speaker at this meeting as it is just a governing meeting.  At this time, no Board Members have expressed an interest in attending.       

 

Just recently we have lost another water heater.  A replacement for the west wing water heater was required.  We have purchased a unit from R&B Plumbing for $8100.          

 

There will be a pre-bid meeting for the Food Service Provider on Thursday, April 23rd at 2 PM.  The bidding process for the Food Service has been a long, tedious process.  After the Bid Opening on May 7th, Mr. Meyer will be able to have a recommendation for the May Board meeting.

 

Central will host the 3rd Annual Academic Achievement Awards on Thursday, May 7th at 7 PM.  Presentations of scholarships, academic performance, attendance and other special recognitions will be presented that evening.  All Board Members are welcome to attend.

 

There will be a special Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, April 29th at 7 PM.  The first meeting of the evening will be to canvass ballots and make official the results of the election.  The next meeting will be to organize the new Board of Education. 

 

The gym floor project is underway, with all paperwork signed and permits issued and received.  Mr. Meyer has talked with Duane Eversgerd in regards to schedules and additional jobs that need to be completed in the gym before the removal of the floor is actually started.  Mr. Meyer plans to expense this project from the Life Safety and O & M funds.  If needed, we may need to utilize the Working Cash funds. 

 

Mr. Meyer reviewed the updates to the Board Policy Manual with the changes in Illinois School Code.  Those updates included correcting the age eligibility of pupils attending high school, updates to graduation requirements, increase the bidding requirements to $25,000 and changes to school bus issues.  Mr. Meyer asked the Board to review and be prepared to act on the updates at May’s meeting. 

 

Mr. Anthony Wheatley has turned in his resignation as assistant Football Coach.  With his current job, he thought it would be in his and Central’s best interest if he resigned.  He would still like to volunteer coach when he has time.  A motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Anthony Wheatley as Assistant Football Coach but retain him as a volunteer coach was made by Tim Richter, second by Mike Nettemeier.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

            

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

 

The Student Handbook review committee met on March 9th and March 23rd to review the current handbook and make any necessary changes.  The changes included updating the legal age to drop out to 17, adding Economics to the graduation requirements in place of Management of Resources if wanted, adding a Homebound policy and changed Tech Prep to PCCS.  A motion to accept changes to the 2009-2010 Student Handbook was made by Dave Wellen, second by Tina Winkeler.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

 

Central’s second Open House was held on March 24th.  Attendance was better than the first Open House.  Thanks to all the teachers who stayed past 8:00 to meet with all the parents. 

 

Senior Danielle Zeisset was honored at the 12th Annual Student Recognition Breakfast on March 25th at Greenville College.  Danielle is a Student Council member and the Drum Major for the band.  Many teachers nominated Danielle for this award.  She is the daughter of Darvin and Shelly Zeisset of Aviston.

 

This year’s St. Louis Post Dispatch Scholar Athlete is Leann Voss.  Leann is the daughter of Leon and Julie Voss of Breese.  She has participated in cross country, basketball and softball.  She will be recognized on May 6th at Busch Stadium.

 

On April 16th and April 17th, all juniors participated in a preparation class for the ACT and PSAE.  The School Improvement Team planned this 2-day prep.  This is the second year for the prepping of students.  Last year’s results indicated the success of the 2 day prep. 

 

Mr. Ryan Kleir has unofficially accepted a position at Centralia High School.  He will be turning in his resignation after Centralia High School Board of Education meets and approves his employment.  Mr. Jones asked to advertise his position of In-School Suspension Supervisor after we receive his letter of resignation.

 

Donnewald Distributing has agreed to pay for an assembly called “Street Smart”.  This assembly will be presented to the juniors and seniors on April 30th.  It is designed to focus on the dangers resulting from drinking, drunk driving, illegal drug use and not wearing a seat belt. 

 

A motion to adopt and abide by the constitution, by-laws, terms and conditions, administrative procedures, guidelines and policies of the IHSA for 2009-2010 was made by Mike Nettemeier, second by Rick Taphorn.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

 

The board entered into closed session at 8:33 PM to discuss administration and student matters on a motion by Dave Wellen, second by Tina Winkeler.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

 

The board returned to open session at 9:20 PM on a motion by Dave Wellen, second by Mike Nettemeier.  Rick Taphorn.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

 

A motion to accept a 3-year contract for the Principal and the Superintendent with a 3.3% increase the first year, 3.6% increase the second year and a 4.0% increase the 3rd year was made by Rick Taphorn, second by Tina Winkeler.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn Nay – Dave Wellen, Mike Nettemeier, Mike Strieker, Tim Richter.  Motion failed.

 

A motion to accept a 3-year contract for the Principal and the Superintendent with a 3.5% increase each year was made by Mike Strieker, second by Mike Nettemeier.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Mike Strieker, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter.  Nay – Dave Wellen

 

The board adjourned at 9:21 PM. on a motion by Rick Taphorn, second by Tina Winkeler.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter.  Nay – None

 

Mary Lou Voss                      Mike Strieker           

Board President                                  Board Secretary