Central Community High School District #71

7740 Old U.S. 50, Breese, IL  62230

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION

TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING

 

Monday, December 21, 2009

7:15 PM

 

 

AGENDA

 

1.0       Call to Order

 

2.0            Roll Call

 

3.0            Visitor Participation / Discussion of Levy

 

4.0       Adjournment

 

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on December 21, 2009 at 7:15PM in the boardroom. 

 

Members present were Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Rick Taphorn, Mike Strieker, Mike Nettemeier, Tina Winkeler and Tim Richter presided.  Visitors included Kelly Ross, Todd Jones, Ken Schonhoff, Mandy Ringwald, Tiffany Decker, Katie Prange, Iris Miller, Jan Rittenhouse, Lisa Wiegmann and Rick Harre, Tom Hustedde, Floyd Hollenkamp, Richard Fangmeyer, Jim Boeckmann, Francis Rehkemper, Jeff Jahnke and Tomas Husmann.

 

Mr. Tom Hustedde spoke briefly as Mr. Meyer tried to answer any questions.  Mr. Floyd Hollenkamp also proposed a few questions to the Board.

 

The board adjourned at 7:38 PM on a motion by Dave Wellen, second by Rick Taphorn.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler.  Nay – None

 

Mary Lou Voss                      Mike Strieker           

Board President                                  Board Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Central Community High School District #71

7740 Old U.S. 50, Breese, IL  62230

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

 

Monday, December 21, 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            Approve 2009 Tax Levy

6.2            Summer 2009 Project Update

Approve Application and Certificate for Payment #6

6.3            Authorize Specifications and Letting of Bids for

Summer 2010 Project(s)

                                               

7.0            New Business

7.1            Approve Curriculum and Purchase of Textbooks for

   Vocational Program(s)

7.2            Approve 2010 Risk Management Plan

7.3            Approve Property/Casualty and Workers Compensation Insurance

   Renewal for 2010-11

7.4            Approve Hearing for Holiday Waivers

7.5            Employ Activities Manager

7.6            Approve Maternity Leave Request

 

8.0            Principal’s Report

8.1            Approve Early Graduation Requests

 

9.0       Executive Session

 

10.0     Adjournment

 

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on December 21, 2009 at 7:38PM in the boardroom. 

 

Members present were Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Rick Taphorn, Mike Strieker, Mike Nettemeier, Tina Winkeler and Tim Richter presided.  Visitors included Kelly Ross, Todd Jones, Ken Schonhoff, Mandy Ringwald, Tiffany Decker, Katie Prange, Iris Miller, Jan Rittenhouse, Lisa Wiegmann and Rick Harre.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:       

 

Mr. Meyer reviewed the various communication items including the current outstanding textbook and activity fees.  We were recently informed that there are 13 students named to the Illinois State Scholars.  An H1N1 Vaccine clinic was held at Central on November 23rd.  The majority of the people getting vaccinated were young or older.  There were very few high school students participating.  Mr. Anthony Antonellis from Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc came to Central to train our maintenance staff on the reduction of slips, trips and falls along with preventative methods of back injuries and other potential liability causing problems.  Mr. Meyer informed the Board about “Race to the Top”.  This is a federal grant program where the state of Illinois will receive $400 million.  However, only $50 million is available to all schools (excluding Chicago schools).  The initiative is based on pretty extensive commitments and graduation requirements.  There is also a merit pay with the teachers required.  Mr. Meyer chose not to participate in this program.  Mr. Meyer reminded and informed the Board of a few meetings held in the upcoming months.  The Illinois Association of School Boards (Kaskaskia Division) Governing Committee will hold a “Hot Topics Roundtable” on January 5th in Greenville.  And the Annual School Board Dinner Meeting held by the Regional Office of Education will be on February 1st at the Microtel Convention Center in Carlyle.

 

Mr. Meyer briefly reviewed his recommendation for the 2009 Tax Levy.  A motion to adopt the 2009 Tax Levy at 11.94% was made by Dave Wellen, second by Mike Strieker.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler.  Nay – None

         

Mr. Todd Jones and Mr. Meyer updated everyone on the gym floor.  As of now, the punch list and necessary paperwork is completed.  There is a 5 foot strip of the floor that was “damaged” during the cleaning process.  It seems that a layer of the sealant was removed when a large piece of equipment went over the floor.  Todd said it is hard to see unless you are looking for it and the light is just right.  It would take 3 days to repair this strip of floor.  A company came in to talk about the bleacher issue.  A different transition plate could be installed but they would not guarantee that would be a fix.  The different transition plate could cost up to $6000.  We have not made payment #5 yet because we have not received all necessary paperwork.  The Department of Labor had been asking for a certified payroll report.  We had not received one from Poettker after numerous requests.   However we did finally receive the certified payroll report just recently.  We also received the change order #3 which makes the $8000 early completion incentive null and void.  Mr. Meyer reviewed with the Board the various additional cost Poettker Construction has submitted to us.  These additional cost add up to $21,664.13.  A motion to approve payment #6 to Poettker Construction for $48,373.66 pending receipt of lien wavers and all necessary paperwork was made by Dave Wellen, second by Rick Taphorn.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler.  Nay – None

 

The Building Committee met for the second time to finalize project plans for the summer of 2010.  We have completed a large amount of the facility work on the 10 year Life Safety report over the past 5 years.  The committee decided to scale back on the projects this year to build up the O & M fund again.  It was decided to replace interior and exterior doors for a cost of $62,000.  Also, they decided to replace the flooring in 2 classrooms for a cost of $8,795.  With additional cost, fees and contingencies, an estimated total cost of 2010 summer projects is $95,975.  These would all qualify for Life Safety.  A motion to approve the Summer 2010 project of door and flooring replacement and to authorize the preparation of specifications and the letting of bids was made by Tina Winkeler, second by Dave Wellen.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler.  Nay – None

 

The Vocational Department was in attendance to speak about the recommendations for their curricular changes.  Each chair presented their changes and additions.  The estimated cost of all changes to the vocational department is $46,029.  A motion to approve the vocational department curriculum proposals and authorize the purchase of new teaching material was made by Tim Richter, second by Mike Strieker.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler.  Nay – None

 

Each year we have adopted a Rick Management Plan.  The plan provides a guideline for us on how to spend tort money.  In January we do a survey on time an employee spends on supervision.  A motion to adopt the 201 Risk Management Plan was made by Tim Richter, second by Tina Winkeler.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler.  Nay – None

 

Our annual agreement with the Prairie State Insurance Cooperative will be expiring on July 1, 2010.  In order to comply with bylaws of the cooperative, we are required to notify PSIC of our intention to renew or give an intention to withdraw six months prior to expiration.  Initially we had a 3-year contract with PSIC.  However, now we can renew annually.  PSIC is expecting a 8-12% increase in rates.  The group has grown from 14 members to 80 members.  A motion to approve a 1-year renewal with Prairie State Insurance Cooperative was made by Mike Nettemeier, second by Mike Strieker.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler.  Nay – None

 

Mr. Meyer informed the Board of a new “waiver” process for school holidays.  New revisions to the Illinois School Code have made the process easier.  He discussed the possibility of waiving all school holidays, but not necessary having to take action on waiving all holidays.  We currently waive Lincoln’s Birthday.  A motion to set a hearing to waive holidays for January 19 at 7:15 PM was made by Dave Wellen, second by Tina Winkeler.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler.  Nay – None

 

Mr. Jones and Mr. Meyer recommended to the Board Al Warnecke for the Activities Manager position.  There were 10 applicants including 3 internal applicants.  A motion to employ Al Warnecke for the Activities Manager position effective July 1, 2010 was made by Mike Strieker, second by Tina Winkeler.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Rick Taphorn, Tina Winkeler.  Nay – Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter.

 

A motion to approve a maternity leave request from Mrs. Mandy Ringwald was made by Tim Richter, second by Rick Taphorn.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler.  Nay – None

      

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

 

Mr. Jones thanked Mr. Kevin Crask and Mrs. Toennies for attending the Cahokia Conference roundtable discussions. 

 

There are 5 seniors requesting early graduation.  A motion to approve Early Graduation for these 5 seniors pending all successful requirements and completion of credits was made by Mike Nettemeier, second by Tina Winkeler.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler.  Nay – None

 

Mr. Jones informed the Board of the options the SIP board will use for “WE day” qualifications. 

 

The board adjourned at 9:40 PM. on a motion by Tim Richter, second by Tina Winkeler.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Mike Strieker, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler.  Nay – None

 

Mary Lou Voss                      Mike Strieker                          

Board President                                  Board Secretary