Robein Grade School

Board of Education Meeting

July 15, 2004

 

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

 

Members present:  Mr. Norvill, Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Cunefare,

         Superintendent Mueller

 

Members absent:  none

Guests:  none

 

Installation of New Member:

The swearing in of Mr. Eric Popken as the new board member will be tabled until the next regular board meeting due to his absence.

 

Approval of Minutes:

Motion made by Dearing/Buttice to approve the regular session minutes from June 17, 2004 as amended.  Motion voted. Yeas- Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Cunefare.  Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Buttice/Dearing to approve the executive session minutes from June 17, 2004 as amended. Motion voted. Yeas- Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Cunefare.  Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Visocky/Cunefare to approve the special session minutes from July 8, 2004 as amended.  Motion voted. Yeas- Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Cunefare.  Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Cunefare/Visocky to approve the executive special session minutes from July 8, 2004 as amended. Motion voted. Yeas- Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Cunefare.  Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Citizen’s Request/Public Participation: 

None

 

Treasurer’s Report:

Mr. Buttice asked what percent of state aid we received and we will have to wait until next meeting for the official report.

Motion was made by Visocky/Dearing to accept the treasurer’s report.  Motion voted.  Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Cunefare.  Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Approval of Warrants:

Mr. Buttice and Mr. Dearing asked for clarification on certain line items.

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

 

Superintendent Report:

Superintendent Mueller updated on the lighting installation.

 

Committee Reports:

            Technology Committee:

Superintendent Mueller reported that the two new servers and up and running, the website is up again, but needs to be updated, the tape back up is running, and the power protection system is in place.  Tom will be running a 30 amp outlet from the breaker box.  Superintendent Mueller’s and Mr. Vandemore’s laptops are up and going and Jay is looking into purchasing a used laptop (depending on cost) to be used for board meetings.

 

Playground Committee:

The next meeting is July 20th at 9:00 am.

 

Old Business:

City of East Peoria Education Committee Update:

The minutes from the committee meeting on July 14, 2004 were provided.  Mr. Buttice updated and highlighted the critical points to the board on the subcommittee reports and the report from the last meeting.  The language is being changed in order to state that the subcommittee will only study the timeline of any possible consolidation and the reorganization feasibility study.  Other changes are also being made.  Mr. Dearing had questions considering the consolidation issue.  Mr. Buttice explained that he has expressed this concern to the committee.  He suggested that we, as a board, write a letter to the committee stating our concerns and our views.  

 

Board Retreat Update:

The board retreat is scheduled for September 11, 2004 at 8:00 AM at Avanti’s.  They required a $50 deposit which will be partially refunded.  State Farm is being contacted to oversee the morning’s activities.

 

New Business:

Set Date and Time for Budget Hearing:

Superintendent Mueller suggested having the budget hearing at 5:30 pm prior to our regularly scheduled August 19th board meeting, then post the budget for 30 days and adopt it at our September meeting.  He will do his best to allocate funds if the state does not pass a budget.

 

Approve Interagency Agreement for Background Checks:

Motion made by Buttice/Visocky to approve the interagency agreement between Robein District #85 and Illinois State Police for processing background checks for the cost of $13 per check for the 2004-2005 school year.

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

 

Approve Intergovernmental Agreement for Music Teacher:

Motion made by Schwader/Cunefare to approve the intergovernmental agreement to provide Mrs. Bell as a music teacher to District #52 for 18% of the time for the 2004-2005 school year.

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

 

            Approve Renewal of Property/Casualty Insurance:

Motion by Visocky/Dearing to approve the renewal of property/casualty insurance with Illinois School District Agency for the cost of $24,467 for the 2004-2005 school year.

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

Approve Bread Bid:

No bids have yet been received.  Superintendent Mueller will be contacting Interstate Brands, who have been our previous provider.

 

Approve Milk Bid with Steven D. Pauli and Sons:

Motion by Visocky/Dearing to approve the milk bid with Steven D. Pauli and Sons as presented for the 2004-2005 school year.

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

 

Accept resignation of School Social Worker:

Superintendent Mueller received the resignation of Becky Krall as the school social worker and has begun the process for her replacement.  President Norvill read her letter of resignation.  There has been one candidate apply for this position.

 

            Baseball Coach Update:

            There has been one application for a new baseball coach which will be discussed in executive

session.

 

Other Business:

 

Executive Session:

Motion was made by Dearing/Buttice to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel and to address the reading of closed session minutes per school code for the period of January 2004 to June 2004.

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

 

The board entered executive session at 7:08PM.

 

The Board re-entered open session at 7:54PM.

 

Motion was made by Schwader/Dearing to hire Mr. Buttice as the baseball coach for the 2004 baseball season with the payment to be determined after reviewing past practice of a non-certified staff member.

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

 

Motion was made by Visocky/Dearing to hold the January 2004 to June 2004 for another six months.

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

 

Superintendent Mueller has Lincoln Office down to $1956.73 for the new work station.

Motion was made by Cunefare/Visocky to purchase a new work station for $1956.73 for Superintendent Mueller.

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

 

The board discussed possibilities for the state board convention dinner.  Superintendent Mueller will be making reservations.

 

 

Adjournment:

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

 

The meeting ended at 8:05PM.

 

Next regular meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2004 at 6:00 PM.

 

 

 

 

______________________________                                                _____________________________

Steve Norvill, President                                                                        Shauna Schwader, Secretary