Robein Grade School

Robein Grade School

Board of Education

Special Meeting

August 7, 2003

President Buttice called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

Members present: Mr. Buttice, Mr. Dearing, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Norvill, Ms. Schwader,

Mr. VanBeuning, Superintendent Masear

Members absent: Mr. Visocky

Guests: None

New Business:

Approval of 2003-2006 Certified Contract:

Superintendent Masear and Mr. VanBeuning discussed some of the language changes that were made to the current contract and the new additions that were also made.

Mr. VanBeuning recommended that two members should represent the Board in future negotiating sessions instead of by legal counsel. He felt this process of negotiating worked best for all parties concerned.

Alice Wainwright and Kevin Baker will be eligible for retirement next year, with no one being eligible this year.

Motion made by Dearing/Schwader to approve the 2003-2006 certified contract between District 85 and Robein Federation of Teachers. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Dearing, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Approval of Science Textbook adoption for 6^th and 7^th grades:

Superintendent Masear reviewed the process at which the science textbook choice was made. She also suggested that we might want to use track meet funds in the future to purchase additional items to support the new textbooks. The total cost is approximately $2800.

Mr. VanBeuning, as a Christian, stated that he is fundamentally opposed to the context about evolution and reproduction contained in this textbook, but gave his support to the other context and layout of this science textbook.

Motion made by Dearing/Norvill to approve the adoption of the Holt science textbook for the 6^th and 7^th grades. Further discussion was made on the quality and recommendation of this textbook. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Dearing, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Norvill.

Nays-Mr. VanBeuning. Motion carried.

Employment of Kari Capretz as Second Grade Teacher:

Superintendent Masear discussed the qualifications of Ms. Kari Capretz. Her resume was included on a handout.

Motion made by Dearing/Norvill to approve the employment of Ms. Kari Capretz as the second grade teacher for the 2003-2004 school year on step five/masters of the salary schedule. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Dearing, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Employment of Title I/Reading Paraprofessional:

Superintendent Masear discussed the qualifications of Mrs. Michele Bahnsen. Her resume was included on a handout.

Motion made by Schwader/Dearing to approve the employment of Mrs. Michele Bahnsen for the Title I/Paraprofessional position at $11.00/hour ($10,588 includes AR) for 5 hours/day for the 2003-2004 school year. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Dearing, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Employment of Assistant Cook:

Superintendent Masear recommends Terry Newlan for the assistant cook position.

Motion made by Norvill/Dearing to approve the employment of Terry Newlan for the assistant cook position for $7.25/hour for 5 hours/day for the 2003-2004 school year. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Dearing, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Mr. Dearing left the meeting at 7:01 PM.

Update on suspension of East Peoria D.A.R.E. Program:

The D.A.R.E. program will be suspended for this year due to the lack of officers at the department. This program will be truly missed.

Other Business:

Mr. MacPhee discussed the "Eggs and Issues" statements made on consolidation. The members participated in a discussion. This topic will be placed on the next meeting agenda.

Executive Session:

Motion made by Norvill/VanBeuning to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing employment of personnel. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried. The board entered executive session at 7:25 PM.

The board re-entered open session at 7:29 PM.

The board discussed what the school could do to handle a suspicious person or car.

Adjournment: Motion made by VanBeuning/MacPhee to adjourn the meeting. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Mr. MacPhee, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried. The meeting ended at 7:41 PM.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2003 at 6:00 PM.

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Steve Buttice, President Shauna Schwader, Secretary