AGENDA

1.0 Call to Order

2.0 Roll Call

3.0 Approval of Agenda

4.0 Approval of Minutes

4.1 Approval of Executive Session 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 Building Addition Update

6.1a Review of Change Orders

6.1b Approve Application for Payment (Construction)

6.1c Approve Application for Payment (Asbestos Removal)

7.0 New Business

7.1 Approve 07-08 School Improvement Plan

7.2 Approve Technology Replacement Plan

7.3 Appoint IMRF Authorized Agent for Reporting

8.0 Principal’s Report

9.0 Executive Session

10.0 Adjournment

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on July 16, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. in the boardroom.

Members present were Mike Strieker, Mary Lou Voss, Tina Winkeler, Tim Richter presided. No visitors present. Mike Nettemeier arrived at 7:35.

The agenda and was approved on a motion by Tim Richter, second by Tina Winkeler. Roll call vote: Aye – Mike Strieker, Tina Winkeler, Tim Richter, and Mary Loss Voss. Nay – None

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

The minutes of the previous 6 months of Executive Session were reviewed and approved on a motion by Tim Richter, second by Tina Winkeler. Roll call vote: Aye – Mike Strieker, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler, and Mary Lou Voss. Nay – None.

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

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

Mrs. Becky Boeschen was welcomed for her first board meeting as Business Manager. She reported on the school’s current financial status and the final budget figures. In order to balance all funds, we will need an inter-fund transfer next month for ~$75k-$90k. We received notice from the courthouse stating that the property tax statements will be coming out late (August or September), which means any property tax income will be received later than normal. Becky and Kevin will be busy working with the auditors the week of July 23^rd completing next year’s budget. A preliminary budget for FY08 will be presented at the August meeting.

Information has been received regarding the Youth Development and Employment Program and Perkins Tutorial grant allocations. Allocations have been cut significantly, which affects our tutoring program. Since we would like to keep a strong tutoring program at Central, we are able to redirect other grant funds from CTE (Career and Technical Education) received from the Regional Delivery System. These funds will be utilized to pay a portion of the salaries of Mrs. Rachel Faust, who will be tutoring (2) periods, and Mrs. Beth Finn, who has agreed to tutor (5) periods.

There has been no applications or inquiries regarding the ESL Teacher Aide position that we have advertised for the past month. Mr. Meyer has discussed with Mr. Dave Timmermann of Breese District #12 the possibility of sharing the expense between both districts this year. However, Mr. Timmermann had concerns regarding the space needed as well as the finances need to provide this service. We currently have 7 students who would be applicable.

A meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 18^th, 2007 to discuss group health insurance coverage for next year. The committee will meet with Mr. Dan Imming, Mr. Kevin Meyer, Mrs. Becky Boeschen and Mr. Art Kampwerth to review the renewal rates and coverage. The renewal rate that Mr. Dan Imming submitted was a 14% increase on the same coverage. Mr. Dan Imming will be bringing multiple proposals to the meeting to discuss.

The Summer 07 Projects continue to progress as scheduled. The vinyl tile and base work has been completed in the east and west wings. The east wing work is completed. Casework will be completed this week in the west wing. Preliminary plumbing and electrical has been completed in the Science area. The final stage will be the installation of all new fixtures in those rooms. Completion date is still set at August 3^rd. There were (2) minor change orders that were authorized by Kevin Meyer. The first change order was to utilize 6” base molding in the east wing as opposed to 4” base originally specified. This was due to the marks made from removal and residue left on the walls from the old base. The increase came to $1,687.00. The second change order was to change the location of the eye wash station in Room 12W and the necessary cleaning of a sewer line under Room 3W. The increase came to $1,326.61. Approval for Payment #3 from Johannes Construction in the amount of $57,408.30 was approved on a motion by Tina Winkeler, second by Tim Richter. Roll call vote: Mary Lou Voss, Tina Winkeler, Mike Nettemeier, Mike Strieker, and Tim Richter. Approval for Payment #1 & #2 from Freeman Environmental Services for the removal of the asbestos tile and completion work for $13,993.96 and $1,554.88 respectively was approved on a motion by Mike Strieker, second by Tina Winkeler. Roll call vote: Mary Lou Voss, Tina Winkeler, Mike Nettemeier, Mike Strieker, and Tim Richter.

The School Improvement Plan has been completed with the extensive help from Ms. Katie Florczyk. This plan is used to maintain our Target Area Goals and seek improvement for the school. Mr. Willimzig and Ms. Bequette have stepped down from this committee. Mr. Falconio and Mrs. Toennies will be joining the committee. The board approved the 07-08 School Improvement Plan on a motion from Mike Nettemeier, second by Tina Winkeler. Roll call vote: Mary Lou Voss, Tina Winkeler, Mike Nettemeier, Mike Strieker, and Tim Richter.

Mr. Garrett and Mrs. Wiegmann have completed a Technology Replacement Plan for our school (per Mr. Meyer’s request). Mr. Garrett and Mrs. Wiegmann have created a detailed Replacement Cycle/Inventory Breakdown. This will help in the precise plan to replace and update our technology. The projected number of machines to replace each year is 50 machines. Utilizing budgetary projections and the inventory of equipment, we would be able to replace all necessary technological equipment at a minimum once every fourth year – that could be enhanced if the REAP Grants and CTE funds continue to be received. Mr. Meyer stressed that our Technology capability in our school is outstanding. That is due to the outstanding work of Mrs. Wiegmann and Mr. Garrett. However, the time that they have put in this summer will be decreased once school starts and classes begin. Their decrease in time available to maintain our Technology program and increase in technology maintenance may need to be addressed at a later time. One area of focus that needs to be mentioned is the use and integration of technology as the best instructional tool we can make it. We need to make sure our faculty is prepared and utilizing the full capabilities of our Technology equipment. The board approved the Technology Replacement Plan on a motion by Mike Nettemeier, second by Mike Strieker. Roll call vote: Mary Lou Voss, Tina Winkeler, Mike Nettemeier, Mike Strieker, and Tim Richter.

A motion to appoint Mrs. Becky Boeschen as the Authorized Agent for Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund reporting was made by Mike Strieker, second by Tina Winkeler. Roll call vote: Mary Lou Voss, Tina Winkeler, Mike Nettemeier, Mike Strieker, and Tim Richter.

We received a letter of resignation for Mr. Al Warnecke. Mr. Warnecke plans to retire in May 2010. A motion to accept Mr. Warnecke’s letter of resignation was made by Mike Nettemeier, second by Tim Richter. Roll call vote: Mary Lou Voss, Tina Winkeler, Mike Nettemeier, Mike Strieker, and Tim Richter.

The board took action to approve the volunteer employment of Ryan Meyer as Assistant Football Coach on a motion by Mike Strieker, second by Tim Richter. Roll call vote: Mary Lou Voss, Tina Winkeler, Mike Nettemeier, Mike Strieker and Tim Richter.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

B. & B. Book Textbook Supply (Highland, IL) bought our used Math textbooks this year. B. & B. has given us the maximum reimbursement for our used textbooks. Their service includes boxing and removing the books from Central. Books beyond 5 years old are discarded as they are beyond their copyright date.

Mr. Jones will be attending the IPA Executive Leadership Conference July 18 –19 in Peoria. He will be representing the Kaskaskia Region as State Director.

Ms. Megan Winkeler, this year’s Valedictorian, will be attending Valedictorian Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on August 12^th. Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn will salute her, along with the other valedictorians throughout the state.

Membership to the Curriculum Mapping site has been purchased. Each teacher will be able to log on to this site and begin recording their curriculum within each discipline of instruction they teach. The School Improvement Team will go through intense training this fall and will train the teachers within their departments. A representative from Curriculum Mapping will be available 2 days this fall for additional training and questions.

The board entered into closed session at 8:45 p.m. to discuss the placement of Special Education Students on a motion by Tina Winkeler, second by Mike Strieker. Roll call vote: Mary Lou Voss, Tina Winkeler, Mike Nettemeier, Mike Strieker, and Tim Richter.

The board returned to open session at 9:05 p.m. on a motion by Tim Richter, second by Tina Winkeler. Roll call vote: Mary Lou Voss, Tina Winkeler, Mike Nettemeier, Mike Strieker, and Tim Richter.

The board adjourned at 9:08 p.m. on a motion by Tina Winkeler, second by Mike Nettemeier. Roll call vote: Mary Lou Voss, Tina Winkeler, Mike Nettemeier, Mike Strieker, and Tim Richter.

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Board President Board Secretary