Robein Grade School

Board of Education Meeting

September 18, 2003

 

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

 

Members present:  Mr. Buttice, Mr. Norvill, Ms. Schwader, Mr. VanBeuning,

                                 Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Superintendent Masear

 

Members absent:  Mr. MacPhee

 

Guests:  Mr. Phil Vandemore, Mr. Scott Sells, Mr. Greg Britton, Mrs. Missy Leverton,

   Channel 22 representatives

 

Citizen’s Request/Public Participation: 

Mr. Scott Sells addressed the board concerning the possibility of starting a Cub Scout pack at Robein this year.  He has already addressed the PTO for sponsoring the pack.  The first meeting is Monday, September 22, 2003 at 6:00 PM.

 

Mr. Greg Britton addressed the board on the concern of using the state track meet funds for athletic events.  The question was asked where the funds are being spent.  Superintendent Masear gave an explanation where some of the funds have been spent in athletics.  The board directed Mr. Britton to contact Superintendent Masear with any remaining questions at a later time.  Mr. and Mrs. Britton had not contacted Mrs. Masear prior to the Board meeting

Approval of Minutes:

Motion made by Norvill/VanBeuning to approve the minutes from August 21, 2003.  Motion voted. Yeas- Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion made by Visocky/VanBeuning to approve the executive session minutes from August 21, 2003. Motion voted. Yeas- Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Mr. Visocky left the meeting at 6:15 PM.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

Superintendent Masear explained the error in the transfer in the working cash fund.  She also explained the tax money that was deposited in order to help fund us through the year.

Motion was made by VanBeuning/Norvill to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion voted.

Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing. Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Mr. Visocky re-entered the meeting at 6:18 PM.

 

Approval of Warrants:

Mr. VanBeuning questioned the purchase of music items and how Jay Wendelin is paid.

Motion made by Visocky/VanBeuning to accept the warrants.  Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Mr. Visocky exited the meeting at 6:20 PM.

 

Superintendent Report and Recommendations:

No Child Left Behind Accountability:

Superintendent Masear explained the impact of the federal legislation “No Child Left Behind” and it’s impact on Robein.  The key to this act is to assure ALL students are successful.  The three areas targeted are achievement, safe schools, and attendance.  She gave explanations how Robein has been addressing these areas.

 

Mr. Visocky re-entered the meeting at 6:25PM.

 

Curriculum Textbook Adoption:

Superintendent Masear provided a handout showing what textbooks were currently being used at Robein School.

 

Committee Reports:

            Technology Committee:

            Superintendent Masear gave an update on the insurance claim for the damage to the computer

system from the lighting storm.

            The new computer filtering system is now in place and is quite successful in limiting the student

access to inappropriate Internet sites.

 

Sports Committee: 

            None

           

Building Committee:

            None

 

Old Business:

            East Peoria Police/DARE Program Follow up:

A letter was received, in response to the Board’s letter, from Mayor Dobbelaire concerning the discontinuation of the DARE program.  President Buttice read the letter aloud.  Letters were sent to the Chief of Police, Mayor and Council Members expressing our concerns.         

 

Special Education Enrollment:

Superintendent Masear updated the board that we now have five tuition paid special education

students, which is a significant financial increase to the district.

           

Consolidation Discussion and Update:

The board will address this issue next month when all members are present.

 

School Board Conference:

The board discussed information received for hotel confirmation.  Superintendent Masear will

send in the information for everyone who is attending (Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. MacPhee,

Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Superintendent Masear).

 

            November Board Meeting Date:

            Due to the dates of the IASB Conference, the decision was made to move the regular monthly

meeting to Monday, November 17, 2003.

 

            Minutes to reflect tax levy was adopted at December 19, 2002 meeting:

            The tax levy was adopted at the December 19, 2002 meeting, but was accidentally omitted from

the December 19th minutes.

 

 

New Business:

Resolution to adopt FY04 budget as presented:

Resolution made by Visocky/Dearing to adopt FY04 budget as presented.    

Resolution voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Resolution to transfer FY02 and FY03 interest from working cash to education fund:

Resolution made by Norvill/VanBeuning to transfer FY02 and FY03 interest from the working

cash fund to the education fund.

Resolution voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Resolution to abate $20,000 from working cash to education fund:

Resolution made by VanBeuning/Visocky to abate $20,000 from the working cash fund to the

education fund.       

Resolution voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Annual recognition of schools application:

The board agreed to send in this annual recognition of schools application.

 

Health department and life/safety inspections:

We earned a 100% on our health department kitchen inspection.  Our cafeteria staff is greatly appreciated.  The life/safety inspection asked that our architect look at some cracked blocks in the entrance to the lower wing and the janitor’s room.  The architect said we do need to address this issue but there is no immediate danger to the students.  Everything else was given the okay.  

 

Other Business:

The board discussed the parking situation during the school day, the idea of a bike path painted for bike riders, and the drop off at the end of the driveway.  This was referred to the building committee.

 

Executive Session:

Motion made by Dearing/Visocky to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel.

Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Visocky, Mr. Dearing. Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

The board entered executive session at 7:03 PM.

The board re-entered open session at 7:38 PM.

 

Action as a result of Executive Session:  none

 

Adjournment:  Motion made by Visocky/Dearing to adjourn the meeting. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.

The meeting ended at 7:42 PM.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2003 at 6:00 PM.

 

______________________________                                                     _____________________________

Steve Buttice, President                                                                              Shauna Schwader, Secretary