CENTURY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #100
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, March 16, 2009
6:00 p.m.
**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. Linda Sanders re: JAMP bus
2. Charity Staton re: JAMP bus
3. David Wright (Closed Session)
V. Approval of Monthly Bills (Action Item)
VI. Principal’s Reports
A. CES
1. Activity Report
2. Attendance Report
3. ISAT’s completed
4. Elementary Science Far – March 19 @ 6:30 pm
5. Sock Hope – March 27 @ 5:30 pm
6. Tornado & Lock Down Drills
7. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny for PK – April 1
8. Child Find and Kindergarten Round Up April 2 & 3
9. Starlab here the week of April 20th
10. CES received the 2008 Spotlight School Award and 2008 Academic
Improvement Award
11. Library Program Grant money received
B. CMS/HS
1. Activity Report
2. Attendance Report
3. Baccalaureate
4. Remediation Process
5. Illinois Textbook Loan Program
6. Possible Purchase of Beacons
7. HS Track & Field Tentative Schedule
VII. Superintendent’s Report
A. Amended 2008-2009 School Calendar (Superintendent’s Section)
B. Policy Updates - February 2009
C. Probationary Teachers (Exhibits in Closed Session Section)
D. Letter from Shanna Pittman (Correspondence Section)
E. Letter from Lisa Miller (Correspondence Section)
F. Bill to Image Architects
G. Letter from Rodney Tite (copy in Correspondence Section)
H. HS Girls Softball Coach Position
I. Fence Update
J. Recommended Gym Lighting
K. CES Gym Floor
L. Track Pit
M. Summer Program
N. Title I Budget Issues
O. Graduation Dates
P. Lawn Services
Q. Letter of Resignation from Catherine (Chole) Werner
VIII. Adjournment to Closed Session (Action Item)
X. Return to Open Session
XI. Adjournment (Action Item)
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Century Unit School District No. 100
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, March 16, 2009. The following members were present: Chris Doctorman, Guy Inman, Keith Clark, Lee Reagan, Kenny Reichert and Marlan Hight. Garrett Wilson arrived at 6:20 pm and was counted present at that time.
Others Present: Andre Meadows, Melinda Duke, Charity Staton, Linda Sanders, Stacy Parker, Ruth Hoak, and April Bartnick.
A motion was made by REICHERT and seconded by HIGHT to approve the regular and closed minutes from the February 17, 2009 meeting and to continue to keep these and previous closed session minutes closed per semi-annual review.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, and Hight. Voting no: none. Abstaining: Clark Motion carried.
A motion was made by REAGAN and seconded by REICHERT to adopt the agenda with the addition of consideration of non-certified employees.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
1. Linda Sanders and Charity Staton regarding concerns about busing JAMP students
2. Ruth Hoak, Stacy Parker and April Bartnick regarding concerns over a personnel decision.
Kenny Reichert arrived at 6:20 pm.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by REICHERT to approve the bills and payroll for the period.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Doctorman and seconded by REAGAN to adjourn to Closed Session at 6:25 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, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by REICHERT to return to Open Session at 7:25 p.m.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
A. CES
1. Activity Report
2. Attendance Report
3. ISAT’s completed
4. Elementary Science Fair – March 19 @ 6:30 pm
5. Sock Hop – March 27 @ 5:30 pm
6. Tornado & Lock Down Drills
7. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny for PK – April 1
8. Child Find and Kindergarten Round Up April 2 & 3
9. Starlab here the week of April 20th
10. CES received the 2008 Spotlight School Award and 2008 Academic
Improvement Award
11. Library Program Grant money received
B. CMS/HS
1. Activity Report
2. Attendance Report
3. Baccalaureate
4. Remediation Process
5. Illinois Textbook Loan Program
6. Possible Purchase of Beacons
7. HS Track & Field Tentative Schedule
8. Damaged Batting Cage
9. Girls’ Dugouts
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Amended 2008-2009 School Calendar (Superintendent’s Section)
B. Policy Updates - February 2009
2:220-E1 Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Records and Minutes
4:55 Use of Credit and Procurement Cards
4:55-AP Controls for Use of District Credit & Procurement Cards
4:120 Food Services
4:120-AP Food Services Administrative Procedure
4:130 Free and Reduced-Priced Food Services
4:170 Safety
4:170-AP1 Comprehensive Safety and Crisis Program
4:170-AP6 Plan for Responding to a Medical Emergency at a Physical Fitness Facility
5:35 Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act
5:35-AP1 Fair Labor Standards Act Exemptions
5:35-AP2 Employee Records Required by the Fair Labor Standards Act
5:35-AP4 Fair Labor Standards Act 12-Step Compliance Checklist
5:35-E Volunteer Agreement Executed by a Non-Exempt Employee
5:120 Ethics
5:185 Family and Medical Leave
5:185-AP Resource Guide for Family and Medical Leave
5:310 Compensatory Time-Off
5:310-E Agreement to Receive Compensatory Time-Off
6:60-AP Comprehensive Health Education Program
6:120-AP1, E2 Special Education Required Notice and Consent Forms
7:40-AP Placement of Nonpublic School Students Transferring into the District
7:60 Residence
7:60-AP2 Establishing Student Residency
7:60-AP2, E1 Letter of Residence from Landlord in Lieu of Lease
7:60-AP2, E2 Letter of Residence to Be Used When the Person Seeking to Enroll
a Student is Living with a District Resident
7:60-AP2, E3 Evidence of Non-Parent’s Custody, Control, and Responsibility of a Student
7:170 Vandalism
7:190 Student Discipline
7:190-E2 Student Handbook Checklist
7:250-AP2 Protocol for Responding to Students with Social, Emotional, or Mental
Health Problems
C. Probationary Teachers (Exhibits in Closed Session Section)
D. Letter from Shanna Pittman (Correspondence Section)
E. Letter from Lisa Miller (Correspondence Section)
F. Bill to Image Architects – This needs to be turned over to our attorneys if not paid by March 12, 2009.
G. Letter from Rodney Tite (copy in Correspondence Section)
H. HS Girls Softball Coach Position
I. Fence Update
J. Recommended Gym Lighting
K. CES Gym Floor
L. Track Pit
M. Summer Program
N. Title I Budget Issues
O. Graduation Dates
P. Lawn Services
Q. Letter of Resignation from Catherine (Chole) Werner
A motion was made by INMAN and seconded by DOCTORMAN to approve the amended 2008-2009 school calendar as presented.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, and Reichert. Voting no: Clark, Reagan and Hight. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by WILSON to adopt the policy updates as presented.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by REAGAN and seconded by DOCTORMAN to accept the resignation of Shanna Pittman as assistant high school softball coach.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by DOCTORMAN and seconded by HIGHT to hire Rodney Tite as HS Girls Softball Coach for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by REICHERT and seconded by INMAN to set high school graduation for May 22, 2009 and middle school graduation for June 2, 2009.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by DOCTORMAN and seconded by REICHERT to renew the lawn service with J & S Lawn Service.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by DOCTORMAN and seconded by CLARK to accept the letter of resignation from Catherine (Chole) Werner as of the end of the school year.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by REICHERT and seconded by WILSON to renew the First Year Teacher Contracts as listed on Exhibit A-1
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by INMAN and seconded by REICHERT to renew the Second Year Teacher Contracts as listed on Exhibit A-2.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by DOCTORMAN and seconded by HIGHT to renew the Third Year Teacher Contracts as listed on Exhibit A-3.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by REAGAN and seconded by DOCTORMAN to renew the Fourth Year Teacher Contracts as listed on Exhibit A-4.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by DOCTORMAN and seconded by REICHERT to not renew April Bartnick’s teacher contract for the 2009-2010 school year.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by WILSON and seconded by DOCTORMAN to purchase solar beacons from Brown Traffic Controls for $5,437.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: Reagan. Motion carried.
A motion was made by HIGHT and seconded by WILSON to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
Voting yes: Doctorman, Wilson, Inman, Reagan, Reichert, Clark and Hight. Voting no: none. Motion carried.
Board President
Board Secretary