Central Community High School District #71

7740 Old U.S. 50, Breese, IL  62230

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Monday, October 15, 2007  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              Employ Assistant Girls Soccer Coach

6.2              Employ ESL Teacher Aide

 

7.0              New Business

7.1              Authorize Standing Committee

7.2              Approve Renewal Agreement with Audit Firm

7.3              Review Policy and Procedures on Facility Usage

7.4              Authorize Specifications and Letting of Bids for School Van

7.5              Building Committee Preliminary Meeting

7.6              Accept Resignation of Personnel

7.7              Approve Maternity Leave Request

7.8              Approve Employment of Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach

 

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 October 15, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. in the boardroom.

 

Members present were Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier, Tina Winkeler and Tim Richter presided.   Absent from the meeting was Mike Strieker.  Visitors included Elizabeth Jack (IEA representative), Morgan Weeks (student observer from Southwestern Illinois College) and Kelly Ross. 

 

Revisions to the agenda were made by Mr. Meyer and Mary Lou Voss.  The revisions included the addition of New Business 7.8 Employment of Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach and a correction to Old Business 5.5.  The Semi-Annual Conference and Dinner Meeting for the Illinois School Board Association will be held at Germantown Elementary School.    The agenda was reviewed and approved on a motion by Rick Taphorn, second by Tim Richter.  Roll call vote:  Aye – Rick Taphorn, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler, Mary Loss Voss, Dave Wellen and Mike Nettemeier.  Nay – None

 

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

 

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

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

 

A Code Red and Code Yellow crisis drill as well as a fire drill was conducted in September at Central.  The Clinton County Sheriff and Police were in attendance at the Code Red and Yellow Drills and offered helpful suggestions.  Overall, they were please with the efforts of the staff and students at Central.  The Breese Fire Department participated in the fire drill and arrived within 4 minutes.  During all drills, the students were well behaved and cooperative.

 

We have received 3 separate grants under the Library Services and Technology Act, with the help of Mrs. Cindy Spencer.  Mrs. Spencer submitted the applications and was very persistent in the receipt of these grants.  The first grant received was for $4,000 for a “Steps to Safety” grant.  This will be used for First Aid Classes for our personnel as well as the possibility of the purchase of an additional defribulator.  Another grant for $4,750 was received for Library and Instructional needs.  This will be used mostly for Ms. Courtney Sells services.  The final grant received was for $42,420.  This is a shared grant between multiple schools.  The purpose will be for the participating schools to purchase individual educational units/kits that student will be able to use and/or check out from the library.  This units/kits also will be shared with the other participating school.  The participating schools include Central, Mater Dei, Triad and Carrollton.  Mrs. Spencer has done a great job on applying and receiving these grants.  Her efforts are to be commended.

 

PAWS has proceeded with the projects discussed at September’s meeting.  The concrete pads have been poured for the JV Baseball and Softball facilities.  Mr. Meyer will be getting prices on permanent bleacher to be installed on these pads.  The new grass infield on the Varsity Baseball field is progressing.  They will start installing the irrigation system in November. 

 

The PAWS Organization has begun planning another auction event.  The purpose of this event is to raise money to purchase a new marquis in the front of the school.  The first auction resulted in over $50,000 of profit.  PAWS is wanting to match or beat that previous profit. 

 

All board members will be attending the Semi-Annual Conference and Dinner meeting hosted by the Illinois School Board Association.  This event will be held at the Germantown Elementary School. 

 

The annual Board and Administration Holiday Dinner will be held once again at Knotty Pine in Breese on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.     

 

The ACT scores for Central appear to be extremely competitive with other schools.  We have a low percentage of students taking the ACT Core Curriculum.  However these students taking the ACT Core Curriculum have higher ACT scores. 

 

Many of the repairs needed from the storm damage in August have been completed.  The outfield fence on the varsity baseball field has been repaired.  The flashing and down spouts that were damaged have been replaced/repaired just recently by Kehrer.  Sounds Alive repaired the sound system wiring on the football field.  The shingles on the west side of the shed on the football field are not yet repaired.  And a new HVAC unit will be installed mid-October.  The unit will cost $38,000, which is less than what was expected because only the unit needed to be replaced.  The curbing and wiring from the previous unit were still in place and were able to be used with the new unit.  The total of all damages came to around $75,000.

 

Mr. Meyer informed the board that McKendree University has asked him to be an instructor at the University next semester.  Mr. Meyer has agreed and will be teaching a few graduate courses on Wednesday evenings starting in January 2008. 

 

Mr. Meyer recommended the employment of Ms. Jackie Koerkenmeier as Assistant Girls Soccer Coach for the Spring 2007 season.  Ms. Koerkenmeier has been an athlete throughout her high school and college years,  more specifically playing soccer in high school and college.  Ms. Koerkenmeier currently works in Aviston.  Coach Rust is excited to add her to the team.  A motion to employ Ms. Jackie Koerkenmeier as Assistant Girls Soccer Coach for the Spring 2007 season was made by Mike Nettemeier, second by Rick Taphorn.  Roll call vote: Aye – Rick Taphorn, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler, Mary Loss Voss, Dave Wellen and Mike Nettemeier.  Nay – None

 

Mr. Meyer recommended the employment of Mr. Jon Bagby as ther new ESL Teacher Aide.  Mr. Bagby has a Spanish major and is currently working on receiving his teacher’s certificate at SIUE.  Mr. Bagby has been helping our ESL students for over 2 weeks and seems like a great fit for our school.  A motion to employ Mr. Jon Bagby as the ESL Teacher Aide was made by Dave Wellen, second by Rick Taphorn.  Roll call vote: Aye – Rick Taphorn, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler, Mary Loss Voss, Dave Wellen and Mike Nettemeier.  Nay – None

 

The first steps for developing a foundation type organization at Central was discussed.  The first step would be to create a Standing Committee.  Mr. Meyer recommended at least 1-2 Board Members be a part of this committee, along with other community members.  This committee would  meet 4-5 times per year the first year and possibly on twice a year thereafter.  Tina Winkeler and Mike Nettemeier volunteered to be on this committee.  A motion to establish a Standing Committee for the purpose of developing a foundation type organization and to approve Tina Winkeler and Mike Nettemeier as committee members was made by Rick Taphorn, second by Tim Richter.  Roll call vote: Aye – Rick Taphorn, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler, Mary Loss Voss, Dave Wellen and Mike Nettemeier.  Nay – None   Mr. Meyer will proceed with the developing stages of this organization and will discuss further at the next Board Meeting. 

 

J.W. Boyle has completed its 4th audit with Central.  They are proposing a 2% increase in their fee for next year’s audit, resulting in a $7,140.00 cost in FY08.  They did not propose an increase for FY 07, keeping it at the same rate as FY06.  Mr. Meyer commented that he has been very pleased with their services over the past 4 years and would like to extend their contract with the 2% increase for FY08.   A motion to renew the contract services of J.W. Boyle Inc for FY08 audit for $7,140.00 was made by Rick Taphorn, second by Tim Richter.  Roll call vote: Aye – Rick Taphorn, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler, Mary Loss Voss, Dave Wellen and Mike Nettemeier.  Nay – None  

 

New Illinois School Code legislation encourages the development of a policy regarding the usage of school facilities.  We currently have a policy in place.  Mr. Meyer and the board discussed the costs of an outside group using the school at a time when a custodian is not scheduled to work.  Currently, if there is not a custodian on duty at the time a group would like to utilize the facility, they are charged $10-$12 per hour to cover the overtime a custodian must work.  However, if there is already a custodian scheduled to work at the time of the usage, no fees are charged.  It was agreed that the procedure will not change.  Mr. Meyer did develop a form to be used by the outside groups that has the information pertaining to the group.  It was also recommended that a statement regarding being “responsible for any damages” will be added to the form.  It was also noted that a CPR trained person must be on duty when any outside group utilizes the facility.  Mr. Meyer asked the board to review the policy and form and discuss any revisions next month.

 

Mr. Meyer discussed the need to purchase a new school van.  We have been on a trading schedule of every 2 years which allows Central to not have a van more than 4 years old.  This ensures that our vans are safe and well maintained, as well as being able to trade in at a much higher value.  The vans average 10,000-12,000 miles per year.  Mr. Meyer recommended purchasing a ¾ ton van vs. a ½ ton van this time.  This will allow better hauling of the band trailer to events.  He also recommended a 5.3 liter engine.  The van that will be traded in is a 2003 with 42,000 miles.  A motion to approve Mr. Meyer to prepare specs for the pricing of a new van was made Rick Taphorn, second by Tim Richter.   Roll call vote: Aye – Rick Taphorn, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler, Mary Loss Voss, Dave Wellen and Mike Nettemeier.  Nay – None  

 

The Building Committee will meet on Thursday, November 8th at 6:30 PM to discuss upcoming projects for next summer.  Mr. Meyer will bring the recommendations to the November Board Meeting. 

 

A motion to accept the resignation of Shauna Lager as Assistant Director of the Spring Musical was made by Mike Nettemeier, second by Dave Wellen.  Roll call vote: Aye – Rick Taphorn, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler, Mary Loss Voss, Dave Wellen and Mike Nettemeier.  Nay – None  

 

A motion to approve maternity leave request for Mrs. Mandy Ringwald  was made by Rick Taphorn, second by Tina Winkeler.  Roll call vote: Aye – Rick Taphorn, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler, Mary Loss Voss, Dave Wellen and Mike Nettemeier.  Nay – None   Mrs. Ringwald’s anticipated delivery date is late January.  However, we have yet to hire a long-term substitute at this time for her position.

 

 

 

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

 

Mr. Jones was absent from the meeting due to attending the Illinois Principals Association convention in Peoria.  Mr. Meyer commented on Mr. Jones report. 

 

Homecoming week was September 24 through September 29 and ended with a Homecoming Dance on Saturday.  The students were well behaved all week as well as at the Dance.  Thanks to Andrea Bequette, Student Council Sponsor, for organizing the event.     

 

Central will host an Open House on Tuesday, October 23rd from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00  P.M. 

 

The Explore and Plan ACT tests will be administered on Wednesday, October 24th.  This is replacing the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. 

 

Enrollment stands at 607 for the month of October.  That does not include 9 off-campus students.     

 

 

The board adjourned at 9:05 p.m. on a motion by Mike Nettemeier, second by Rick Taphorn.  Roll call vote: Aye – Rick Taphorn, Tim Richter, Tina Winkeler, Mary Loss Voss, Dave Wellen and Mike Nettemeier.  Nay – None

 

Mary Lou Voss                      Mike Strieker                          

Board President                                    Board Secretary