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 FY 09 Audit Presentation (J.W. Boyle and Company)

6.2 Approve FY 10 Budget

6.3 Summer 09 Project Update

- Approve Application for Payment

7.0 New Business

7.1 Approve Resolution to Transfer of Funds

7.2 Approve Application for Recognition of Schools

7.3 Approve Internet Safety Plan

7.4 Employ ESL Aide

7.5 Employ Scholar Bowl Coach

7.6 Employ Volunteer Assistant Cheerleading Coach

8.0 Principal’s Report

9.0 Executive Session

10.0 Adjournment

The Budget Hearing was held at 7:15 PM on September 21 in the boardroom. Members present were Rick Taphorn, Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen and Tina Winkeler. Mike Nettemeier arrived at 7:25 PM. Mike Strieker and Tim Richter were absent. Visitors included Kelly Ross and Cris Toennies. Mrs. Boeschen presented a presentation on the FY10 Budget. A motion to adjourn the Budget Hearing was made by Mike Nettemeier, second by Rick Taphorn. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier. Nay – None

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Central Community High School was held on September 21, 2009 at 7:30PM in the boardroom.

Members present were Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier and Tina Winkeler presided. Mike Strieker and Tim Richter were absent. Visitors included Dale Holtmann, Cris Toennies and Kelly Ross.

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

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

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

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

Mr. Dale Holtmann from J.W. Boyle presented the audit. He reported on the management findings and that J.W. Boyle found Central to have a clean report.

Mr. Meyer reviewed the various communication items including a common sick leave bank letter presented to the teachers and the PSAE letter the will be mailed. He discussed the current outstanding fees and how the percentage of outstanding fees is the same as it was this time last year. Mr. Taphorn will be attending the Fall Governing Board Meeting for the KSED in Mrs. Voss’ place on Monday September 28^th. Mrs. Rittenhouse has arranged a Flu/Pneumonia Clinic at Central on October 28^th from 11:45 – 1:00 PM. Mr. Meyer also touched base on the H1N1 Flu Virus. Duane Eversgerd has installed 25 hand sanitizer machines around the school. On September 10^th, there was a Crisis Management Meeting. Mrs. Voss was in attendance for that meeting. Copies of the plan have been handed out to each employee.

With the new “transparency law” in effect, we are required to post itemized salary compensation reports for all administrative employees. Mrs. Wiegmann will be posting the report as well as the collective bargaining agreement on the website. Mr. Meyer informed everyone that we have been rewarded a REAP grant again this year. This year’s amount is $30,403. A representative from Gallagher Bassett was here for the Annual Loss Control service visit. After talking with Mr. Meyer briefly, Duane Eversgerd gave him a tour of the facility. Mr. Todd Jones of Mevert Professional Associates completed the Three-Year Asbestos Reinspection report. We are in compliance with all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements.

Mr. Meyer spoke again briefly about the FY10 Budget. We are estimating a $106,718 surplus for the 2009-10 school year. This surplus includes revenues received from the state for the FY09 and lower General State Aid payments and tax levy monies. Becky will file the budget with the ISBE and deliver a copy to the Regional office as well as all participating counties. A motion to approve the FY10 Budget was made by Rick Taphorn, second by Tina Winkeler. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier. Nay – None

The Gym Floor project continues to be a hot topic. They are still waiting for the moisture test to attain passing levels. Once those tests pass, the flooring company will immediately start installing the floor. Poettker is anxious to get started (like everyone else). The original completion date was October 16. Now it is looking more like the end of October. A motion to approve payment #4 to Poettker Construction for $1035.00 was made by Dave Wellen, second by Mike Nettemeier. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier. Nay – None

Every year we make an inter-fund loan to cover the cost of the summer projects. This year we believe $110,000 should cover the costs of the upcoming projects. A motion to approve an inter-fund loan from Working Cash to Life Safety of $110,000 with the intent of paying it back once we receive our local property taxes next year was made by Rick Taphorn, second by Dave Wellen. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier. Nay – None

A motion to file the Application for Recognition of Schools with the Illinois State Board of Education for 2009-10 was made by Tina Winkeler, second by Dave Wellen. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier. Nay – None

The Illinois School Code now requires the schools to adopt an Internet Safety Plan. Mrs. Wiegmann, Mr. Garrett, Mrs. Ringwald and Mrs. Boeschen developed a very detailed and workable plan that can be incorporated into our curriculum. The plan will address online harassment, cyber bullying, usages of mail and chat rooms, online solicitation by sexual predators and identity theft. A motion to adopt the Internet Safety Plan for 2009-10 school year was made by Mike Nettemeier, second by Rick Taphorn. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier. Nay – None

As Mr. Meyer reported last month, we now have a student who speaks no English language. He was born in the U.S., but at the age of 3, moved to Mexico. We are required to have interpretive assistance to this student. After reviewing many of the applications we received, Mr. Meyer and Mr. Jones are recommending Mrs. Mary Wade to fill the position of ESL Interpretive Aide. A motion to employ Mrs. Mary Wade for ESL Interpretive Aide was made by Rick Taphorn, second by Dave Wellen. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier. Nay – None

A motion to employ Ms. Kristen Davis and Ms. Emily Howell (Language Arts and Math instructors) as Co-coaches of the scholar bowl team was made by Dave Wellen, second by Tina Winkeler. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier. Nay – None

A motion to employ Ms. Lacey Meyer as a volunteer assistant cheerleading coach was made by Rick Taphorn, second by Tina Winkeler. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier. Nay – None

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Mr. Jones commented that we are 23 days into the school year and we already have had 69 detentions and 12 in-school suspensions. Most of the detentions derived from excessive tardies and cell phone violations. And 8 in-school suspensions derived from not serving detentions.

Central has 66 junior and seniors in the Big Brother Big Sister program. Mr. Jones wanted to thank those students participating in this program and remind everyone what a great program this is for all ages.

Representative from Jostens were at Central recently to present to the 156 sophomores class rings. Beckers Jewelers have been contacted in regards to scheduling a date to present as well.

Mr. Jones review the PSAE scores with the students at an assembly. He announced the 57 students who earned a “ME” day.

The board adjourned at 8:45 PM. on a motion by Tina Winkeler, second by Dave Wellen. Roll call vote: Aye – Mary Lou Voss, Dave Wellen, Tina Winkeler, Rick Taphorn, Mike Nettemeier. Nay – None

Mary Lou Voss Mike Strieker

Board President Board Secretary