Robein Grade School

Special Board of Education Meeting

October 21, 2004

 

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

 

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

         Superintendent Mueller

 

Members absent:  Mr. Dearing and Mr. Popken

Guests:  Assistant Principal Phil Vandemore, Kris Bare, Joyce Vaughn, Channel 22 Representative,

               Rhonda Britton, Ed Newlan and Terry Newlan.

 

Citizens Request/Public Participation:  None

 

Approval of Minutes:

 

A.     Approve minutes of the September 16, 2004 regular meeting:

 

President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the September 16, 2004 regular meeting minutes with the following amendments:  change to met on September 14 and playground committee needs to be struck from the minutes.

 

Motion by Buttice, seconded by Visocky to approve the September 16, 2004 amended regular meeting minutes.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:                Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, Visocky, and Cunefare

 

NAYS:            None

 

 

B.     Approve minutes of the September 16, 2004 execute session meeting:

 

President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the September 16, 2004 executive session meeting minutes with the following amendments:  in the first sentence personnel was misspelled. 

 

Motion by Visocky, seconded by Cunefare to approve the September 16, 2004 amended executive session meeting minutes.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:                Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, Visocky, and Cunefare

 

NAYS:            None

 

 

 

 

C.     Approve minutes of the September 30, 2004 special meeting:

 

Motion by Buttice, seconded by Schwader to approve the September 30, 2004 special meeting minutes.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:                Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, Visocky, and Cunefare

 

NAYS:            None

 

Treasurer’s Report: 

 

            President Norvill asked for any corrections or updates. 

 

Motion by Visocky, seconded by Buttice to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:                Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, Visocky, and Cunefare

 

NAYS:            None

 

Approval of Warrants:

 

President Norvill asked if anyone had any questions or comments. 

 

Motion by Cunefare, seconded by Schwader for approval of warrants.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:                Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, Visocky, and Cunefare

 

NAYS:            None

 

Superintendent Report and Recommendations:

 

Superintendent Mueller discussed the Audit Report.  He reported that the once a year state mandated audit had no limits, no restrictions, no problems and Robein received financial recognition, the highest rating by the state.  Superintendent Mueller asked for any questions on the audit.  With none, President Norvill moved on the to Assistant Principal’s report.

 

Assistant Principal Report:

 

A.     Athletics

 

Assistant Principal Vandemore reported that this year’s basketball teams consist of six boys on the 8th grade team and fourteen participants on the 7th grade team.  The breakdown for the 7th grade team is:  two 5th grade girls, three 5th grade boys, five 6th grade boys, and four 7th grade boys.  When necessary some members of the 7th grade team will also dress for the 8th grade game.  They start on November 1st.  He also recommended that ticket prices for the season be changed to $1.00 for grade school students, $2.00 for seniors, and $3.00 for high school students and adults, and adding that on 8th grade recognition night the parents of all 8th grade players and cheerleaders would be admitted for free.  President, Norvill asked for any discussion or comments.

 

Motion by Buttice, seconded by Visocky to change the admission fees.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:      Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, Visocky, and Cunefare

 

NAYS:      None

 

B.     Discipline Update:

 

Assistant Principal Vandemore reported the discipline and academic updates.  He reported that a second camera was purchased from PTO for the lunchroom.  President Norvill asked for any other questions or concerns.

 

Committee Reports:

 

A.      Curriculum Report:

 

Superintendent Mueller reported that the Curriculum Committee met on October 13, 2004 to work on a school-wide curriculum plan.  They will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m.  Superintendent Mueller thanked all who had volunteered to be on the committee.  President Norvill asked for any questions or discussion.  With none, he moved on to the Building Committee Report.

 

B.      Building Report:

 

President Norvill reported that the lighting project is going well.  All volunteers were listed and he thanked each and every one of them for helping.  President Norvill asked if there were any questions.  With none, President Norvill moved to Old Business. 

 

Old Business:

 

A.  City of East Peoria Education Committee:

 

Steve Buttice reported the findings from the City of East Peoria Education Committee.  He asked if there were any questions.  President Norvill asked if there were any questions or comments.  With none, President Norvill moved on to the Playground Bid.

 

B.  Playground Bid:

 

President Norvill turned over the discussion to Superintendent Mueller.  Superintendent    

Mueller reported that he had received one bid from Akemi Outdoor Inc.  After discussion

the board decided to table this issue until next month.

 

 

 

 

C.     Softball/Baseball Game Report:

 

Steve Buttice discussed the recent recreational softball/baseball game held at Robein.  He reported that there were probably eighty people present.  Hot dogs were served and it was a lot of fun.  It was a positive way to wrap up the year.  Mr. Visocky commented that it went well.

 

D.    Athletic Committee:

 

President Norvill discussed the need for an Athletic Committee.  Assistant Principal, Phil Vandemore, and Steve Buttice formulated a Mission and Vision statement and reported there is a need for a committee.  The committee would consist of nine members, staff and parents.  President Norvill asked for questions and comments.  The need for an Athletic Committee will be discussed again in November.

 

            President Norvill asked if there was any other old business.

 

New Business:

 

A.     Track Meet planning for 2005:

 

Superintendent Mueller reported that the planning needs to start.  The previous chairman was Board Member Visocky.  Superintendent Mueller reported that Board Member Popken was willing to chair this year and that he would be a good choice.  Superintendent Mueller thanked Board Member Visocky for the great job that he had done in the past.

 

B.     Move $150,000 of working cash into an 18 month CD:

 

Superintendent Mueller discussed moving $150,000 of working cash into an 18 month CD.  President Norvill asked if there were any questions or comments.

 

Motion by Buttice, seconded by Visocky to move $150,000 of working cash into an 18 month CD.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:      Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, Visocky, and Cunefare

 

NAYS:      None

 

President Norvill asked for any other new business.

 

Executive Session:

 

Motion by Cunefare, seconded by Schwader to adjourn to executive session at 7:20 p.m.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:      Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, Visocky, and Cunefare

 

NAYS:      None

 

The Board re-entered executive session at 7:44 pm.

1.         Motion by Visocky, seconded by Buttice to approve the employment of Amy Blank-Wise for the maternity leave of Mrs. Cardin as per contract.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:      Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, Visocky, and Cunefare

 

NAYS:      None

 

 

2.         Motion by Cunefare, seconded by Schwader to approve the employment of Stacy Cady as Secretary for the board at a starting rate of $10.00 an hour.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:      Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, Visocky, and Cunefare

 

NAYS:      None

 

 

3.         Motion by Buttice, seconded by Visocky to extend the contract for an additional five days for Joyce Vaughn as Special Education Coordinator as per her contract.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:      Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, Visocky, and Cunefare

 

NAYS:      None

 

 

Superintendent Mueller gave an update on House Bill 750 and will be going to a public hearing over the bill in Carlinville on October 27, 2004.

 

Adjournment:

 

Motion by Schwader, seconded by Buttice to adjourn the meeting.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:      Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, Visocky, and Cunefare

 

NAYS:      None

 

The meeting ended at 7:50 p.m.

 

Next regular meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.

 

 

 

______________________________                                         _____________________________

Steve Norvill, President                                                                  Shauna Schwader, Secretary