CENTURY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #100
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, April 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. Unofficial Board Election Results (Results not official until April 28)
Unofficial Election Results from the Offices of the County Clerks:
Candidate Alexander Johnson Massac Pulaski Total
Marlan Hight 1 0 1 371 373
David Austin 1 0 0 173 174
Larry Dunkin, Jr. 0 0 2 263 265
Pedro Franco 3 0 1 312 316
Mildred Henderson 0 0 1 153 154
Randy Reagan 3 0 1 423 427
The Counties have until April 28, 2009 to canvas the election results. We can not officially seat new board members until after that date. However, new members must be seated no later than May 5, 2009. We will be having a Special Board Meeting on May 4, 2009 at 6:00 pm for the purpose of seating new Board Members.
IV. Adoption of Agenda (Action Item)
V. Recognition of Guests
1. Theresa Henson regarding her son Gary’s transportation to Marion.
2. Charity Staton regarding busing to Marion
3. Linda Sanders regarding busing to Marion
4. Kim Rarrick regarding child’s transportation to Marion
5. Crystal Russell (Beta Club Trip)
6. Elaine Baker (Science Trip)
7. Becky Kidd (Possible Trip Abroad)
8. Regina Tabb (Closed Session)
9. John Leonard (Closed Session)
VI. Approval of Monthly Bills (Action Item)
VII. Principal’s Report
A. CES
1. Activity Report
2. Attendance Report
B. CMS/HS
1. Activity Report
2. Attendance Report
3 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
4. Change in Date of Academic Banquet – May 28, 2009
5. Sports Award Banquet – May 12, 2009
6. Results of Parent-Teacher Conference
7. HS Track & Field
8. Spotlight School Award – Illinois honor Roll School
VIII. Superintendent’s Report
A. Set Board Meeting Dates for the Next 12 Months (See Communications Section)
I have typed a list which you will find in the Communications Section. I inserted the date of the Third Monday of each Month and made each meeting start at 6:00 pm. Please change as needed. These will be voted on at the Special Meeting.
B. Appoint New Governing Board Representative(s) (to replace Kenny Reichert)
C. Current Vacancies
Middle School Special Education teacher
English teacher
MS Softball Coach
HS Cheerleading Sponsor
HS Scholar Bowl Coach
Both Senior Class Sponsors
2nd Junior Class Sponsor
D. 2009-2010 School Calendar (Communications Section)
E. IHSA Membership Renewal (Communications Section)
F. Activity Funds
G. Title IX Committee
H. Handicap Parking Sign for Softball Field
I. School Attorney (Image Architect Bill)
J. Review of Bus Transportation to Marion Center
K. New Chips for Playground
L. Teacher’s Maternity Leave (Letter from Teacher in Correspondence Section)
IX. Adjournment to Closed Session (Action Item)
XI. Return to Open Session
XII. Adjournment (Action Item)
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Century Unit School District No. 100
Monday, April 20, 2009
The Regular meeting of the Board of Education of Century Unit School District No. 100 was called to order by Chris Doctorman at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2009. The following members were present: Chris Doctorman, Garrett Wilson, Guy Inman, Keith Clark, Kenny Reichert and Marlan Hight. Lee Reagan was absent.
Others Present: Andre Meadows, Myndi Duke, Crystal Russell, Elaine Baker, Becky Kidd, Erin King, Chris Dexter, Vonda Dexter, Becky Anderson, LaWanda Nicholson, Regina Tabb, John & Cheryl Leonard, Theresa Henson, Charity Staton, Linda Sanders, Kim Rarrick, Trey Teitluff, Bev Clark, Curtis Salley and Pete Franco.
A motion was made by REICHERT and seconded by CARK to approve the regular and closed minutes from the March 16, 2009 meeting with the amendment of changing “Kenny Reichert was 20 minutes late” to “Garrett Wilson was 20 minutes late” and to continue to keep these and previous closed session minutes closed per semi-annual review.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by WILSON to adopt the agenda with addition of item regarding Image Architects.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
1. Crystal Russell – request for Beta Club to attend National Convention June 13-16, 2009
2. Elaine Baker – request for Science Club trip May 7-9, 2009
3. Becky Kidd – request for Spanish classes to go on a trip to Puerto Rico in 2010.
4. Erin King – observing a Board Meeting for her Master’s class
5. Chris & Vonda Dexter – Closed Session
7. Regina Tabb, Becky Anderson, LaWanda Nicholson, Curtis Salley – Closed Session
8. John & Cheryl Leonard – Closed Session
9. Theresa Henson, Charity Staton, Linda Sanders, Kim Rarrick, & Trey Teitluff – Closed Session
10. Bev Clark – CEA member
11. Pete Franco – newly elected board member
A motion was made by WILSON and seconded by HIGHT to approve the bills and payroll for the period.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by REICHERT to adjourn to Closed Session at 6:18 p.m. to consider information relative to student matters; employment, appointment or dismissal of an employee; contractual matters; collective bargaining matters; and possible litigation (probable or imminent).
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by DOCTORMAN and seconded by HIGHT to return to Open Session at 8:30 p.m.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
A. CES
1. Activity Report
2. Attendance Report
3. Summer School Proposal
4. PreK Make It – Take It
5. State Award Information
6. Event Calendar
7. Elementary Science Fair
8. Sock Hop
9. Parent Teacher Conference
10. Steam Table for Cafeteria
B. CMS/HS
1. Activity Report
2. Attendance Report
3 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
4. Change in Date of Academic Banquet – May 28, 2009
5. Sports Award Banquet – May 12, 2009
6. Results of Parent-Teacher Conference
7. HS Track & Field
8. Spotlight School Award – Illinois honor Roll School
SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT
A. Set Board Meeting Dates for the Next 12 Months
B. Appoint New Governing Board Representative(s) (to replace Kenny Reichert)
C. Current Vacancies
Middle School Special Education teacher
English teacher
MS Softball Coach
HS Cheerleading Sponsor
HS Scholar Bowl Coach
D. 2009-2010 School Calendar
E. IHSA Membership Renewal
F. Activity Funds
G. Title IX Committee
H. Handicap Parking Sign for Softball Field
I. School Attorney (Image Architect Bill)
J. Review of Bus Transportation to Marion Center
K. New Chips for Playground
L. Teacher’s Maternity Leave (Letter from Teacher in Correspondence Section)
M. Image Architects Filling Bankruptcy (See Addition to the Agenda)
A motion was made by DOCTORMAN and seconded by REICHERT to hire Greyson Summers as English teacher for the 2009-2010 school year.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by INMAN and seconded by HIGHT to adopt the School Calendar with the addition of:
1. Fall Break on November 20, 2009
2. Attending School on Casmir Pulaski Day, March 1, 2010 (pending State
approval)
3. Attending school on February 12, 2010 and NOT attending school on
February 22, 2010.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: Doctorman. Motion carried.
A motion was made by REICHERT and seconded by CLARK to renew the IHSA membership and to adopt and abide by the Constitution, By-Laws, Terms & Conditions, Administrative Procedures, Guidelines and Policies of the Illinois High School Association for the year of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by WILSON and seconded by DOCTORMAN to designate the elementary principal as custodian of the elementary activity funds and the junior/high school principal as custodian of the junior/high school activity funds for the 2009-2010 school year.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by CLARK and seconded by HIGHT to purchase new (different) chips for the school playground as proposed by Dr. Donis.
Voting yes: Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: Doctorman. Motion carried.
A motion was made by INMAN and seconded by HIGHT to grant maternity leave as requested from Amanda Evans.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by CLARK to purchase lighting from Brown Electric and to have them install the lighting for a total of $10,558.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by REICHERT and seconded by DOCTORMAN to approve Resolution #1 to renew the contracts of Support Staff as listed on Exhibit A for the 2009-2010 school year.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, and Clark. Voting no: Hight. Abstaining: Wilson. Motion carried.
A motion was made by DOCTORMAN and seconded by INMAN to approve Resolution #2 regarding the list on Exhibit A-1 for Non-Renewal of Support Staff
Voting yes: Doctorman and Inman. Voting no: Wilson, Clark, Reichert and Hight. Motion failed.
A motion was made by INMAN and seconded by HIGHT to approve Resolution #3 to renew the contracts of Extra Duty personnel listed on Exhibit B for the 2009-2010 school year.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Inman, Reichert, and Clark. Voting no: none. Abstaining: Wilson and Hight. Motion carried.
A motion was made by DOCTORMAN and seconded by INMAN to approve Resolution #4 regarding the list on Exhibit B-1 for Non-Renewal of Extra Duty Assignments.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by DOCTORMAN and seconded by REICHERT to advertise for bids for the route to Marion Hearing Impaired School.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
Keith Clark left the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
A motion was made by REICHERT and seconded by HIGHT to accept the resignations of
Elaine Baker as Senior Class Sponsor & Scholar Bowl Sponsor
Lisa Miller as HS Cheerleading Sponsor
Amanda Evans as MS Softball Coach
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by WILSON to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
Board President
Board Secretary