Board Minutes
9-29-09
by Jason Fields
DELAVAN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #703
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 28, 2009
A regular meeting of the Delavan Board of Education was held on Monday, September 28, 2009, in the District’s library. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Johnson at 7:00 p.m. Members present at roll call were Mike Gresham, Sue Howard, Jeff Johnson, Wendy Schweigert, Matt Shipton, Shari Teal, and Mark Vannaken. Also in attendance was Lesa Eeten, Vivian Gerrietts, Jody Van Order, Katie Smith, Heather King, and Mary Hudson, Delavan Faculty; Staci Harper, Elementary Principal; Matt Gordon, Jr./Sr. High School Principal; Paul Lewis, Special Education/RtI/Curriculum Coordinator; Ryon Kramer, Athletic Director; Mary Parker, Superintendent; Lori Smith, Board Secretary; Jim and Kathy Nelson; Mark Williams, ISBE; Scott Brunton, Miller, Hall & Triggs; and Delavan High Student Council members Dalton Johnson, Luke Hayes, Rhaven Young, Erin Springer, Angie Morrison, and Tom Marck.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
RECEPTION OF VISITORS
Agenda
The 2009-2010 Student Council officers introduced themselves and presented an overview of the roles of each office.
Jr. Class Sponsors Katie Smith and Jody Van Order presented information for Prom 2010 which is being planned for May 1 at the Miller Center.
The School Report Cards were reviewed by Mr. Gordon, Mrs. Harper, and Dr. Parker. Areas of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) were emphasized. Scores were above the state average.
Mark Williams discussed “dashboard data” to be compiled from the School Report Card, which will be made accessible via a link to the District’s website. Input was requested from the Board on other data that should be shared with the community.
Mr. Paul Lewis discussed special education enrollment, and Technology in the Classroom Curriculum for K-8, which details levels of skill in technological applications.
Heather King discussed her duties as the District’s Social Worker, including the Second Step Violence Curriculum being used in the classrooms. She was commended by Mrs. Harper and Mr. Gordon for outstanding work.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Shipton, second by Howard to approve the August 24, 2009 regular meeting minutes; current bills (including imprest bills); and payrolls for September 4 and 18, 2009. By Roll Call Vote: Gresham, yea; Howard, yea; Schweigert, yea; Shipton, yea; Teal, yea; Vannaken, yea; and Johnson, yea. Motion carried.
HEARING OF DELEGATES/COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Parker, along with Scott Brunton, investigated and verified the residency of two students to ensure School Code requirements were met.
The Central Illinois Valley Division Fall Dinner Meeting will be held on October 7; six board members and Dr. Parker will attend.
An Administrator Salary Compensation Report was compiled to meet a new law (Public Act 096-0434) which requires salary detail to be posted on the District’s website by October 1, 2009. The DEA contract must also be posted; and wages of teachers must be reported to the Illinois State Board of Education.
A mandate (210 ILCS 74), which went into effect on July 1, 2009, requires AED’s (defibrillators) to be present at outdoor athletic facilities. Athletic Director Kramer discussed the use of three portable AED’s to meet compliance.
Dr. Parker requested a Finance Committee meeting be held October 19, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the tax levy for the District. A Special Board meeting/retreat will follow at 6:30 p.m. with Attorney Scott Brunton presenting information on Governance, Open Meetings Act, and Personnel.
Gorenz & Associates will present the Annual Financial Report on November 23, 2009.
PERSONNEL
Motion by Gresham, second by Vannaken to approve James Nelson as the Delavan Maintenance Director at a rate of $20.00 per hour. By Roll Call Vote: Gresham, yea; Howard, yea; Schweigert, yea; Shipton, yea; Teal, yea; Vannaken, yea; and Johnson, yea. Motion carried.
Mr. Nelson presented information and an update on Indoor Air Quality in certain areas of the school building and shared options for replacement of the boiler/heating systems.
Motion by Teal, second by Shipton to accept the resignation of Lindsay Diekhoff as ½-time Junior High Literary Coach, effective immediately. By Roll Call Vote: Gresham, yea; Howard, yea; Schweigert, yea; Shipton, yea; Teal, yea; Vannaken, yea; and Johnson, yea. Motion carried.
BUDGET HEARING
A Budget Hearing was conducted for the 2009-2010 Annual School District Budget. No public comments were heard.
Motion by Schweigert, second by Howard to adopt the 2009-2010 Annual School District Budget as presented. By Roll Call Vote: Gresham, yea; Howard, yea; Schweigert, yea; Shipton, yea; Teal, yea; Vannaken, yea; and Johnson, yea. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion by Gresham, second by Teal to approve the Special Education Policies and Procedures Manual Agreement. By Roll Call Vote: Gresham, yea; Howard, yea; Schweigert, yea; Shipton, yea; Teal, yea; Vannaken, yea; and Johnson, yea. Motion carried.
Motion by Howard, second by Johnson to approve the overnight stay on October 4, 2009, for the FCCLA Peer Educational Leadership Training for Sally Lessen and Mindy Lewis. By Roll Call Vote: Gresham, yea; Howard, yea; Schweigert, yea; Shipton, yea; Teal, yea; Vannaken, yea; and Johnson, yea. Motion carried.
Motion by Schweigert, second by Shipton to approve the overnight stay for the annual Columbus Day Invitational Cross County Races held in Amboy, Illinois on Sunday, October 11, 2009. By Roll Call Vote: Gresham, yea; Howard, yea; Schweigert, yea; Shipton, yea; Teal, yea; Vannaken, yea; and Johnson, yea. Motion carried.
Motion by Johnson, second by Gresham to approve Administrative Procedure – Challenging a Student’s Residence Status (7.60-AP1). By Roll Call Vote: Gresham, yea; Howard, yea; Schweigert, yea; Shipton, yea; Teal, yea; Vannaken, yea; and Johnson, yea. Motion carried.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
Ryon Kramer reported on numbers of students out for Fall Sports. The upcoming Dare Classic has been planned, as well as a Volleyball Tournament scheduled for October 17, 2009.
Jr./Sr. High Principal Matt Gordon thanked everyone for making the 2009 carnival an overwhelming success. The First Annual Veteran’s Day assembly is being planned, along with Principal Harper, for November 10, 2009. Current and past military members and their families from the community will be invited. Along with Principal Harper, Mr. Gordon offered thanks to Michelle Noreuil, Sally Lessen, Linda Allen, and Mindy Lewis for their work on the new teacher mentoring program. The Safe Driving Program will be carried out by the Student Council throughout the year; no grant was applied for this year due to the number of students in other activities. Mr. Gordon thanked Mary Hartzler for coordinating the Panther Pride Club. Panther Pride Members for September are Kaleigh Carr, Shaina Watkins, Angie Morrison, Karson Arrenholz, and Austin Vaughn.
Elementary Principal Staci Harper reported on a new Reading World Series program which promotes reading at home, and runs concurrently with the real World Series. The website has been kept current, including articles on 6th graders work in the Greenhouse, and Johnny Appleseed activities in the classrooms. The 4th graders will be visiting New Salem on a field trip on October 2; and Parent/Teacher conferences have been scheduled for October 7 and 8, 2009. Mrs. Harper excitedly reported on a new all-color Elementary Yearbook which will be offered to the students for $10.00 each.
COMMUNICATIONS / INFORMATION
A H1N1 flu awareness clinic is being planned for October 22, 2009.
Student Council Advisor Mary Hudson was recognized for her outstanding efforts as a sponsor.
OTHER
Motion by Johnson, second by Gresham to enter closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body (5 ILCS 120/2(c)). By Roll Call Vote: Gresham, yea; Howard, yea; Schweigert, yea; Shipton, yea; Teal, yea; Vannaken, yea; and Johnson, yea. Motion carried. The Board entered closed session at 10:05 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 10:30 p.m.
Motion by to adjourn. By Voice Vote: Ayes 7; Nays 0. The board meeting was adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
(The agenda for the meeting was posted at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at the District office at 907 Locust Street, Delavan, Illinois, where the meeting was held. A copy of the agenda for the meeting is incorporated in and made a part of the minutes.)
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