CENTURY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #100
Public Hearing Meeting
Monday, July 20, 2009
5:45 p.m.
Agenda
**Location: The meeting will be held in the Superintendent’s Office **
I. Roll Call
Board President Garrett Wilson will call the hearing to order at 5:45 p.m.
II. Discussion
The Board will receive public comment on a proposed waiver application to allow the district to attend school on Casmir Pulaski Day and Lincoln’s Birthday.
*A motion will be needed in regular session.
III. Testimony
IV. Adjourn to Regular Meeting
*A motion will be needed to adjourn to Regular Meeting.
CENTURY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #100
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, July 20, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Agenda
**Location: The meeting will be held in the Superintendent’s Office **
I. Call to Order followed by Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Action Item)
III. Adoption of Agenda (Action Item)
IV. Recognition of Guests
1. Norma Clark
V. Approval of Monthly Bills (Action Item)
VI. Principal’s Report
A. CES
1. Activity Report
2. Handbook Changes
3. Summer School Update
4. Kindergarten IOWA Scores
5. Infinite Campus Training
6. Student Registration – Aug. 3rd & 4th
B. CMS/HS
1. Activity Report
VII. Superintendent’s Report
A. Modification of School Code – regarding the request to be in attendance on Casmir Pulaski Day and Lincoln’s Birthday.
B. Vacancies
1. Special Education Teacher
2. Cook
3. HS Softball Coach
4. Asst. HS Softball Coach
5. HS Scholar Bowl Coach (Ltr of Interest from Tina Ragsdale)
6. Senior Class Sponsors (2)
7. Boys JS Basketball Coach
C. Working Cash Fund
D. Bakery Bids
E. Milk Bids
F. Propane Bids
G. Diesel Bids
H. Trash/Solid Waste Bids
I. Designation of Depositories
J. Federal Guidelines for Free & Reduced Meals
K. FY10 Budget Hearing
L. FY09 Audit
M. Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes
N. Transportation for Students Living Less Than 1.5 miles from School
O. Bus Garage
P. Storm Damage Report & Discussion
Q. Dental Program (Cleaning, Exam, Fluoride Treatment & Sealant)
R. Nancy Beanland’s Letter of Retirement
S. Projected Title II and Title IV allocations
T. Early Childhood Grant
VIII. Adjournment to Closed Session (Action Item)
X. Return to Open Session
XI. Adjournment

Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of the Board of Education
Century Unit School District No. 100
Monday, July 20, 2009
The Public Hearing meeting of the Board of Education of Century Unit School District No. 100 was called to order by Garrett Wilson at 5:47 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2009. The following members were present: Garrett Wilson, Guy Inman, Marlan Hight, Joey Dunkin, Pete Franco and Randy Reagan. Keith Clark was absent.
Others Present: Sheila Donis and Melinda Duke
DISCUSSION HELD
The Board will receive public comment on a proposed waiver application(s) to allow the District to attend school on Casmir Pulaski Day and Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday.
TESTIMONY
No one from the District/Community attended the meeting. There was no testimony.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by INMAN to adjourn to Regular Meeting at 5:50 p.m.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Dunkin, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
Board President
Board Secretary

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Century Unit School District No. 100
Monday, July 20, 2009
The Regular meeting of the Board of Education of Century Unit School District No. 100 was called to order by Garrett Wilson at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2009. The following members were present: Garrett Wilson, Guy Inman, Keith Clark, Marlan Hight, Joey Dunkin, Pete Franco and Randy Reagan.
Others Present: Sheila Donis, Andre Meadows, Melinda Duke and Zachara Nelson (CEA representative).
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by DUNKIN to approve the regular and closed minutes from the June 15, 2009 meeting and to continue to keep these and previous closed session minutes closed per semi-annual review.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Dunkin, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by INMAN and seconded by CLARK to adopt the agenda with the following additional items to be discussed:
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Dunkin, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by INMAN and seconded by DUNKIN to approve the bills and payroll for the period.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Dunkin, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
1. Norma Clark - Recommended Deloris Fleener for Food Service Employee
2. Laura Harris - Thanked the Board for her years at Century
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
A. CES
1. Activity Report
2. Handbook Changes
3. Summer School Update
4. Kindergarten IOWA Scores
5. Infinite Campus Training
6. Student Registration – Aug. 3rd & 4th
B. CMS/HS
1. Activity Report
2. Handbook Amendments
3. ISAT/PSAE Test Scores
4. Infinite Campus
5. Registration
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Modification of School Code – regarding the request to be in attendance on Casmir Pulaski Day and Lincoln’s Birthday.
B. Vacancies
1. Special Education Teacher
2. Cook
3. HS Softball Coach
4. Asst. HS Softball Coach
5. HS Scholar Bowl Coach
6. Senior Class Sponsors (2)
7. Boys JS Basketball Coach
C. Working Cash Fund
D. Bakery Bids
E. Milk Bids
F. Propane Bids
G. Diesel Bids
H. Trash/Solid Waste Bids
I. Designation of Depositories
J. Federal Guidelines for Free & Reduced Meals
K. FY10 Budget Hearing
L. FY09 Audit
M. Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes
N. Transportation for Students Living Less Than 1.5 miles from School
O. Bus Garage
P. Storm Damage Report & Discussion
Q. Dental Program (Cleaning, Exam, Fluoride Treatment & Sealant)
R. Nancy Beanland’s Letter of Retirement
S. Projected Title II and Title IV allocations
T. Early Childhood Grant
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by DUNKIN to approve the posting of the school Social Work Intern Position.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Dunkin, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by FRANCO to pay for ineligible items on e-rate of $9,360 to USAC.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Dunkin, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by DUNKIN to apply to use Life Safety money.
Voting yes: Inman. Voting no: Wilson, Hight, Clark, Dunkin, Franco and Reagan. Motion failed.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by DUNKIN to approve the request for approval to be in attendance on Casmir Pulaski Day and Lincoln’s Birthday. In their stead we will not be in attendance on November 20, 2009 and February 22, 2010. If the Governor signs Senate Bill 1956, we will not need to submit a waiver request. School Boards will have total approval rights.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Dunkin, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by DUNKIN to accept the bid estimate of $12,155.12 from A & E Construction to repair storm damage to the bus garage roof.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Dunkin, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by REAGAN to accept the bid estimate of $3,421.41 from A & E Construction to replace bus garage doors.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Dunkin, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
Joey Dunkin left at 9:30 p.m.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by CLARK to accept Laura Harris’ retirement resignation.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by WILSON to appoint Tina Ragsdale as HS Scholar Bowl Coach for the 2009-2010 school year.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by WILSON to hire Pete Franco as HS Girls Softball Coach and Chris Dexter as Asst. HS Girls Softball Coach for the 2009-2010 school year.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, and Reagan. Voting no: none. Abstaining: Franco. Motion carried.
A motion was made by FRANCO and seconded by WILSON to hire Chris Dexter as Asst. HS Girls Softball Coach.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Hight, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: Clark. Motion carried.
A motion was made by INMAN and seconded by WILSON to reestablish the Working Cash Fund as of July 1, 2009.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by CLARK and seconded by HIGHT to accept the bid of Sara Lee Bakeries for Bread Products for the 2009-2010 school year.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by CLARK to accept the bid of Prairie Farms for Milk Products for the 2009-2010 school year.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by WILSON and seconded by REAGAN to accept the bid of Trinity Propane for Propane for the 2009-2010 school year.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Hight, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: Clark. Motion carried.
A motion was made by WILSON and seconded by CLARK to accept the bid of Southern FS for Diesel for the 2009-2010 school year.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: Hight. Motion carried.
A motion was made by WILSON and seconded by INMAN to accept the bid of Wright Waste for Trash/Solid Waste Pickup for the 2009-2010 school year.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by INMAN and seconded by CLARK to approve the designation of depositories for FY10 to include the following: Grand Rivers Community Bank of Grand Chain, First State Bank of Olmsted, Community National Bank of Mounds, First State Bank of Dongola, Capaha Banks of Tamms and Cairo, the First National Bank of Cairo and The Illinois Funds.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by WILSON to adopt the Federal Guidelines for Free & Reduced Meals and to remain with the same meal prices as last year with the exception of changing Extra Milk to $ .25.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by FRANCO to set a Budget Hearing meeting for 5:45 pm on September 21, 2009 just prior to the Regular Board Meeting.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by WILSON to destroy the closed session tapes dated January 2007 through June 2007 and to keep all closed session minutes closed.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, and Hight. Voting no: none. Abstaining: Franco and Reagan. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by INMAN to declare that the Century Board of Education has determined that the location of the Century Elementary School, Century Middle School and Century High School (all located at 4721 Shawnee College Road) presents a serious safety hazard for any student to walk to school. The District will provide free transportation for all students including those living less than1.5 miles from school and will request reimbursement for these students from the State Board of Education (This review and motion needs to be done annually)
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by FRANCO to accept Nancy Beanland’s letter of retirement as of the end of April 2010.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by INMAN to adjourn at 10:25 p.m.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Clark, Hight, Franco and Reagan. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
Board President
Board Secretary