SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 9 Piasa, Illinois 62079 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 19, 2006 The Board of Education of Southwestern Community Unit School District #9 met in regular session on September 19, 2006 at Shipman Elementary in Shipman, Illinois. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Julie Loy, President asked Steve Ritzhaupt, Secretary to call roll showing those members present were: Julie Loy-President, Kent Scheffel-Vice President, Steve Ritzhaupt-Secretary, Steve Reed, Frank Rothe, Jim Wickenhauser and Dick Shelton. A motion was made by Kent Scheffel and seconded by Jim Wickenhauser to approve the regular school board meeting minutes of August 15, 2006 and the executive session minutes of August 15, 2006. A motion was made by Frank Rothe and seconded by Kent Scheffel to approve the August bills, the consent agenda bills, the imprest bills and the extra pay and substitute pay. Ayes: Reed, Ritzhaupt, Shelton, Scheffel, Wickenhauser, Loy and Rothe A motion was made by Kent Scheffel and seconded by Jim Wickenhauser to approve the financial report as presented by Larry Elsea, Superintendent for the month ending August 31, 2006. Ayes: Ritzhaupt, Shelton, Scheffel, Wickenhauser, Loy, Rothe and Reed A motion was made by Kent Scheffel and seconded by Steve Reed to accept vendor activity with the district as presented: High School Volleyball Great American Opportunities HS Yearbook Pictures HR Imaging Partners Ayes: Scheffel, Wickenhauser, Loy, Rothe, Reed and Ritzhaupt Nays: Shelton Correspondence: None
Committee Reports: Finance Committee Report: Kent Scheffel spoke for the Finance Committee reporting the committee had met with Scheffel & Company who had done the recent FY06 district audit. Scheffel & Company had reported that the district had a very clean audit with no major concerns. A motion was made by Jim Wickenhauser and seconded by Frank Rothe to accept resignations and retirements from: Dean Hart Retire from school bus driving Janet Lampartner Resign from school bus driving Nicole Roark Resignation from MS Assistant Volleyball Coach Jeremy Lansaw Resignation from Assistant HS Boys Basketball Coach Ayes: Shelton, Scheffel, Wickenhauser, Loy, Rothe, Reed and Ritzhaupt A motion was made by Kent Scheffel and seconded by Steve Reed to employ the following: Kendra Krueger BN 2 nd Grade Pam Wickenhauser Nurse Jenny Hanks Shipman Personal Care/Teacher Aide Jessica Scott HS Asst Cheerleading and Pep Club Sponsor Julie Duggan 3/5 Gifted Teacher Erin Phillips 4/5 to FTE Speech and Language Megan Lovell MS Asst Volleyball Coach Jessica Scott MS Cheerleading Coach Elizabeth Knight MS/HS Social Worker Krista Bollinger Bus Driver Amanda Bradshaw Bus Driver Ayes: Scheffel, Loy, Rothe, Reed and Ritzhaupt Abstained: Shelton and Wickenhauser A motion was made by Steve Ritzhaupt and seconded by Kent Scheffel to approve a maternity leave of absence for Lindsey Becker to begin December 4, 2006 to January 31, 2007. Ayes: Wickenhauser, Loy, Rothe, Reed, Ritzhaupt, Shelton and Scheffel A motion was made by Kent Scheffel and seconded by Frank Rothe to approve a leave of absence for Barb Erwin to begin January 2, 2007 to May 31, 2007 to allow her to complete student teaching requirements. Page 2
Ayes: Loy, Rothe, Reed, Ritzhaupt. Shelton, Scheffel and Wickenhauser, A motion was made by Steve Reed and seconded by Jim Wickenhauser to approve the substitute list as presented. Ayes: Rothe, Reed, Shelton, Scheffel, Wickenhauser and Loy Abstained: Ritzhaupt Mr. Elsea reported that enrollment shows the district started the 2006-2007 school year with 50 more students than the beginning of the 2005-2006 school year. District Highlights: Mr. Elsea congratulated Tim Reed as being named Illinois Agriculture Teacher of the Year. Mr. Elsea pointed out that Southwestern has one of the most recognized Agriculture programs of any high school in the State of Illinois. Mr. Elsea reported that Southwestern Middle School has earned the distinction of being named the 2005 Academic Improvement School on the Illinois State Honor Roll. This is a distinction that goes to schools that have made significant academic improvement by either showing at least a 7.5 percent improvement in state student assessments between 2004 and 2005, or showing at least a 15 point improvement in the assessments between 2003 and 2005. Mr. Elsea congratulated the Middle School Baseball Team as being Regional Champs. Mr. Elsea reported back on a question that was asked at the August meeting regarding the replacement of light fixtures at Brighton North. Kerry Prather, Maintenance Supervisor had replaced the ballasts and bulbs in 12 of the 30 classrooms two years prior to replacing new fixtures last year. Kerry said the ballasts and bulbs were kept to be used as replacements. The recent work involved replacement of the entire lighting fixtures throughout the building. Public Comment: Judy Richey of Medora expressed her concern of having 24 students in the Medora Kindergarten class asking for a full-time teacher aide. Diane Milner, Principal at Medora Elementary responded saying they have been working very closely with that class reporting that they have increased hours of two aides in that class providing an aide for every minute of instructional time. Mr. Lowis, the Kindergarten teacher, reported that at the present time, things are going very smoothly but will keep in close contact with Mrs. Milner if she would see any problems. Mrs. Milner also reported that Medora will be getting students from Blackburn College doing their observations. Page 3
Kent Tarro from the Macoupin County Health Department was present to answer questions that were generated from a request to sign a Memorandum of Agreement. Mr. Tarro explained that the objective of the Macoupin County Health Department is to have the ability to quickly medicate a lot of people. This is a plan to control epidemics. Mr. Tarro fielded many questions ending that he will try to get back to the School Board with answers to their questions. Kristy Dunnagan questioned the Bus Safety Policy. Mr. Elsea reported to her that we have monitors with tapes on 85% of our buses. Problems should be addressed with the principal including the bus number, date and time of the questionable incident. Sherrie Trevino was present with student concerns and was given time to speak to the Board in executive session. A motion was made by Frank Rothe and seconded by Jim Wickenhauser to authorize the Superintendent to attend the National Superintendent s Conference (AASA) in March 2007 Ayes: Loy, Rothe, Reed, Ritzhaupt,, Scheffel, Wickenhauser Nays: Shelton A motion was made by Kent Scheffel and seconded by Frank Rothe to approve the School Recognition Forms as presented. Mr. Elsea announced there will be a Special Board Meeting on Thursday September 28, 2006 beginning at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of presentation of performance contracting request for proposals. A Policy Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday September 28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. and a Facility Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday October 3, 2006 at 6:00 a.m. At 9:00 p.m. a motion was made by Jim Wickenhauser and seconded by Steve Reed to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing student issues. Ayes: Ritzhaupt, Shelton, Scheffel, Wickenhauser, Loy, Rothe and Reed At 10:15 p.m. a motion was made by Frank Rothe and seconded by Jim Wickenhauser to open the meeting to regular session. Ayes: Loy, Rothe, Reed, Ritzhaupt, Shelton, Scheffel and Wickenhauser Page 4
A motion was made by Kent Scheffel and seconded by Jim Wickenhauser to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:18 p.m. Pat Milner Recording Secretary Board President Board Secretary Page 5