Board of
Education Meeting
President Norvill called the meeting to order at
Members present: Mr. Norvill, Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky,
Mr. VanBeuning, Superintendent Masear
Members absent: none
Guests: Mr.
Phil Vandemore, Mrs. Karen Raithel, Mrs. Kris Bare, Mrs. Carol Daggs, Mrs.
Rhonda
Britton, Mr. Ed Newlan
Citizen’s
Request/Public Participation:
None
Approval
of Minutes:
Motion made by Dearing/Visocky to approve the regular
session minutes from
Motion made by Buttice/Schwader to approve the executive
session minutes from
Motion made by Buttice/Visocky to approve the special
meeting minutes from
Motion made by Dearing/VanBeuning to approve the special meeting minutes from May 6, 2004. Motion voted. Yeas- Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
Mr. Dearing asked for clarification on the added bills. Superintendent Masear reported that they were not out of the ordinary.
Mr. Visocky asked if the tax payments were late, would we be financially stable. Superintendent Masear said we would have to wait further for our financial status.
Motion was made by Buttice/Dearing to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Approval of Warrants:
Motion made by Visocky/VanBeuning to accept the warrants. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Superintendent
Report:
Grant Update:
Superintendent Masear discussed how our federal categorical grant decreases are significant. Last year we lost our Title I grant. Next year there will be no Title I money. We will receive $17,000 next year, which is a significant decrease from the previous year’s grants. She reported on Reading Improvement and how this money will be used along with local money to support a reading assistant. A grant spreadsheet with the grant totals was supplied to each member.
Committee Reports:
Technology Committee:
Superintendent Masear reported that the committee worked on the final goals for the 3-year technology plan. Highlights were reviewed and the recommendation was made to approve this plan. She discussed the four different goal areas. We would like to commend Mr. Jay Wendelin and Mrs. Marlie Heider on all their hard work on this plan. Mrs. Daggs is Robein’s technology integration mentor and she helps train Robein’s faculty on technology updates. The plan is due June 1, 2004 and there are only a few minor details to clean up.
Building Committee:
Superintendent Masear, Mr. Norvill, and Mr. Dearing met and reported that we have received tentative information from our architect regarding a new ten-year life safety plan. The plan includes window replacements, heating/cooling, doors/hardware, structural beam repair, and other
miscellaneous areas. The district also received the lighting grant for $20,560. We discussed the
possibility for summer help to begin changing fixtures and bulbs this summer.
Curriculum Committee:
None
Discipline Parent/Teacher Committee:
The discipline committee met on Tuesday, May 18, 2004. Mr. Vandemore reported on the minor
changes to the handbook before it goes to the printer.
Old Business:
City of East Peoria Education Committee:
The committee met on May 12, 2004.
Mr. Buttice reported that at this meeting they listened to reports from
the subcommittees. A plan was shared for
district reporting, marketing and legislative strategies were discussed and the
steps for a reorganization study were finalized. He felt there was a sharing of resources at
this meeting. The reorganization study
was discussed. The study for districts
85 and 86 possible reorganization is being finalized, but a reorganization
study of the feeder districts with district 309 has been abandoned. The districts will apply for a state grant to
pay for the study. The next meeting is
June 2, 2004 at Robein School.
State Track Meet Update:
Superintendent Masear and Mr. Visocky will take suggestions for any improvements for the state
track meet for next year. We had good profits for Robein School. Thank you to Mr. Dan Visocky, Mrs. Timmie Marshall, and Mr. Ken Woodward for all of their hard work on securing the volunteers. Superintendent Masear attended a city meeting to make improvements for parking for next year.
Summer Maintenance and Custodial
Positions:
The building committee recommended employing Jason Walker and Eric
Popken.
Motion made by Dearing/Buttice to employ Jason Walker at $7.00/hour for part-time custodial (up to 30 hours) and Eric Popken at $9.00/hour for part-time custodial/maintenance (up to 30 hours) work this summer 2004.
Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms.
Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion
carried.
Softball/Baseball Coaching Positions:
We have had no softball or baseball
coaches interested as of yet. Mr. Chris
Dearing offered a
possible suggestion. There are 19
interested boys but 5 have eligibility issues.
There are 19
interested girls but 3 have eligibility issues.
Resolution to adopt Ethics Ordinance:
A copy of the resolution and policy are to be placed in member Board Policy Manual.
Resolution made by Buttice/Dearing
to adopt the ethics ordinance.
Resolution voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Resolution carried.
Approval to accept Lighting Grant:
Motion made by Visocky/Dearing to approve the $20,560 Illinois Clean
Energy Community Foundation grant to the school for energy efficient upgrades
to our indoor lighting systems.
Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Approval of 3 year Technology Plan:
Motion made by Dearing/VanBeuning to
approve the 3-year technology plan as recommended.
Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.
New Business:
Employment of Superintendent:
This item will be discussed in executive session.
Employment of Science Teacher:
Motion made by Visocky/Dearing to employ Mrs. Stacy Spurgeon on Bachelors step 2 for the
2004-2005 school year.
Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms.
Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Visocky, Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing. Nays-0. Motion
carried.
Approve extra-curricular assignments for 2004-2005:
Motion made by Buttice/VanBeuning for Mrs. Spurgeon to sponsor cheerleading and Mrs. Wertz and Mrs. Spurgeon to split sponsoring scholastic bowl for the 2004-2005 school year. All other extra curricular positions will remain the same as 2003-2004.
Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Approve final district calendar:
Motion by Dearing/Schwader to approve the final 2003-2004 calendar.
Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Title IX-Girl’s Basketball:
Mr. Vandemore reported that two
girls are interested in playing basketball.
Robein School is in
compliance with the Sex Equity Assurance Act. Mr. Dearing and Mr. Buttice questioned if it
would be a problem with boys wanting to play volleyball.
Motion by Dearing/Schwader to approve the Board President and Secretary signatures to the ISBE
to begin the process for girls to participate on the boys basketball team.
Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Accept resignation of a Board
Member:
President Norvill read the letter of
resignation from Mr. MacPhee from the Robein Board.
Motion by Dearing/Buttice to accept the resignation of Mr. Garth MacPhee from the Robein
School Board with regret.
Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Central Illinois Educators:
John Deere Insurance did not honor the rate cap signed with CIE. OSF came in with the best bid for medical
insurance with a 15.5% increase and a 14-month contract.
Superintendent Masear informed the board of this change to the OSF
medical insurance
Provider, through the Central Illinois Educators.
Other Business:
Graduation:
Monday, May 24, 2004 at 7:00 PM
Beach Blow Out Carnival:
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Superintendent Masear reported on the planned day’s activities.
CPR
In-service:
All staff will be CPR trained during the in-service on Wednesday, May 26, 2004.
Mr. VanBeuning reported that Robein student Jake Willis nominated Jane Haley for her outstanding front office ability and she was honored by WWCT radio station. Congratulations Jane!
Executive Session:
Motion made by Visocky/Dearing to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing employment of superintendent and other personnel, student discipline concerns, and Board Member resignation.
Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.
The board entered executive session at 7:22 PM.
The Board re-entered open session at 8:09 PM.
Motion made by Dearing/Buttice to employ Mr. Gary Mueller as the Superintendent for Robein School District #85 for a 3-year contract for $72,000 starting July 1, 2004.
Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Thank you so much Sally for all of your hard work. You will be truly missed. Good luck in all of your new endeavors.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Dearing/VanBeuning 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 8:17 PM.
Next regular meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2004 at 6:00 PM.
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Steve Norvill, President Shauna Schwader, Secretary