Delavan School Board Newsletter
October 2008
DELAVAN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #703
BOARD OF EDUCATION NEWSLETTER
October 27, 2008
The regular meeting of the Delavan Board of Education was held on October 27, 2008, 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 Allen, Gresham, Howard, Klokkenga, and Johnson. Kurtz and Shay were absent. Also in attendance was Tracie Butler, Delavan faculty; Kathy Nelson, Delavan staff; Matthew Gordon, Jr./Sr. High School Principal; Paul Lewis, Elementary Principal; Mary Parker, Superintendent; Lori Smith, Board Secretary; Linda Robinson, newspaper reporter; Students Kody Nelson, Morgan Tarter, Natalie Troyer, Erin Springer, Amelia Sloan, Jade Exley and Kelsey Arrenholz; Shari Teal, Beth Zimmer, Steve and Tracie McConnell, Andrew Christensen, Mark Williams, and Katherine Kizer and fiancé Jamie Smith.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited by the Board and visitors.
RECEPTION OF VISITORS
Agenda
Shari Teal and Beth Zimmer, representing the Post-Prom Committee, requested permission to hold a post-prom party on school property on May 10, 2009 from 12:00 Midnight to 5:00 a.m. Signed permission slips will be required, and parents will be notified immediately if students are missing from the party or leave.
Motion made and carried to approve the Post-Prom activities at school May 9/May 10, 2009.
Kathy Nelson, District librarian, presented the Library per Capita Grant Application for consideration by the Board.
A motion was made and carried to approve the Library per Capita Grant Application.
Kathy Nelson requested approval for Camp Read-A-Lot to be held on November 12, 2008 in the IMC, cafeteria, and Poppenga gymnasium.
A motion was made and carried to approve Camp Read-A-Lot.
Non-Agenda
Members of the Student Council Executive Board were introduced by Kody Nelson, President. Handouts were provided showing the Executive Board’s duties, as well as a tentative calendar of events for this school year. The other 2008-2009 Executive Board members are Amelia Sloan, Vice-President; Kelsey Arrenholz, Treasurer; Morgan Tarter and Erin Springer, Honor Council Book; Jade Exley, Reporter; and Natalie Troyer, Secretary. All were present at the meeting and highlighted their specific duties for the Council. Chairman Johnson commended the students for all of their hard work.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made and carried to approve September 29, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes; October 6, 2008 Special Meeting Minutes with a correction duly noted; September 29, October 6, and October 20, 2008 Executive Session Minutes; current bills (including imprest bills); and October 3, 2008, and October 17, 2008 payrolls.
HEARING OF DELEGATES/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Allen reported on the Finance Committee meeting held on October 20, 2008, which was held to discuss the District’s tax levy. The Committee also discussed the current negotiations with the DEA.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
The Gorenz and Assoc. Annual Audit Report will be given at the November Board meeting.
A “REAP” grant in the amount of $41,000 was received and is being used for a new Junior High Computer Lab which will be located next to the cafeteria.
The Triple I Board Conference will be held in Chicago November 21 – 23, 2008. All board members will be attending this year, and Mrs. Parker expressed her thanks to the public for this opportunity.
The Delavan Alumni Association made a donation of $1,340 which will be used for elementary teachers ($540), a new microphone ($300), and $500 to a graduating senior.
Mrs. Parker also mentioned that the DEA contract should be settled soon after some “language” issues are worked out.
PERSONNEL
A motion was made and carried to accept the resignation of Josh Peterson as Assistant Jr. High Basketball coach, effective immediately, with regrets.
A motion was made and carried to approve Sanish Carr as the Assistant Jr. High Basketball coach for the 2008-2009 school year.
A motion was made and carried to accept the resignation of Michelle Riggio as High School Special Education Instructor, High School Student Council Sponsor, and Head High School Softball Coach, effective October 24, 2008.
A motion was made and carried to approve Katherine Kizer as High School Special Education Instructor effective December 15, 2008, pending proper certification. Miss Kizer (and her fiancé) was in attendance and was welcomed and congratulated. Mr. Gordon added that Miss Kizer was highly recommended.
A motion was made and carried to approve Mary Hudson as the High School Student Council sponsor for the 2008-2009 school year.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made and carried to approve the Hartsburg/Emden Boys’ Golf Cooperative Agreement for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school year.
A motion was made and carried to approve Levy Resolution 2008-04 and Levy Resolution 2008-05.
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
Principal Gordon reported that Mindy Lewis would be filling in as High School Special Education Instructor, with Lori Smith substituting for Mindy Lewis from October 27 – December 15, 2008.
Mr. Gordon also reported on the updated co-op bus procedures for extra-curricular activities, and listed the names of students who have been chosen for the Panther Pride Club for September and October.
Principal Lewis provided the Board with a written report, and shared Response to Intervention/school improvement plans. Other items in his report included the Crisis Management Committee meeting, fire house visits, and the bicycle derby.
Mr. Lewis announced forty-three students were honored for first term A’s and B’s on their report cards. He also reported on the Heart of Illinois Education Conference which had forty-eight staff members in attendance.
COMMUNICATIONS/INFORMATION
Chairman Johnson reported that the Student Council had sent a letter requesting to attend tonight’s meeting on October 23, 2008; and also that he was pleased with all the positive student information received at this meeting.
Mrs. Parker introduced Mark Williams who is employed by the Illinois State Board of Education. He is working on his superintendent-ship degree.
A motion was made and carried to adjourn. The Board meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED DELAVAN BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2008, IN THE IMC.
