Robein Grade School

Special Board of Education Meeting

December 16, 2004

 

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

 

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

 

Members absent:  Mr. Popken, Mr. Visocky, and Ms. Cunefare

Guests:  Assistant Principal Phil Vandemore, Channel 22 Representative, Ed Newlan, Terry Newlan, David Pistorius, and Carol Daggs.

 

Citizens Request/Public Participation:  None

 

Approval of Minutes:

 

Approve minutes of the November 15, 2004 regular meeting:

 

President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the November 15, 2004 regular meeting minutes: 

 

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Schwader to approve the November 15, 2004 regular meeting minutes.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:                Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, and Dearing

 

NAYS:            None

 

Treasurer’s Report: 

 

President Norvill asked for any corrections or updates.  Board Member Dearing required what the check for $320.00 to EPCHS Track was about.  Superintendent Mueller stated that he would have an answer at the January 17th Board meeting. 

 

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

 

YEAS:                Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, and Dearing

 

NAYS:            None

 

Approval of Warrants:

 

President Norvill asked if anyone had any questions or comments. 

 

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Schwader for approval of warrants as presented.  Motion carried. 

 

Superintendent Report and Recommendations:

           

A.     Resolution for support of HB750 Senate Amendments 1 & 2

 

Superintendent Mueller explained the HB750 to the board.  He stated that he will send letters to the Governor and leaders of both houses.  President Norvill asked if anyone had any questions or comments. 

 

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Schwader to adopt the resolution and send letters.  Motion carried.

 

B.     Life Safety Update

 

Superintendent Mueller reported that he was ready to put the specs together for bids to get the Life Safety projects complete this summer (windows in the upper wing, parking lot, all doors).  He stated that the phone system would be installed by the first week in January.

 

Assistant Principal Report:

 

A.     Discipline Update:

 

Assistant Principal Vandemore reported that there have been 14 suspensions, nine of which involved three students who are no longer at Robein.  He also stated that the 8th Grade Recognition Night would be held on Thursday, January 20th, and letters will be sent to parents. 

 

Committee Reports:

 

A.     Technology:

 

Superintendent Mueller reported that he was trying to get computers, DVDs, and VCRs donated to the school. 

 

B.     City of East Peoria:

 

Superintendent Mueller discussed testing results from the feeder schools into District #309.  Robein had the best test scores.  Superintendent Mueller praised the Robein teachers. 

 

Old Business:

 

A.  Consideration and action on a Resolution providing for the issuance of General   

      Obligation Bonds, Series 2004 for the School district:

 

President Norvill turned over the discussion to David Pistorius, who presented an explanation of adoption of the final ordinance. 

 

Motion by Schwader, seconded by Dearing to approve the Bond Resolution Adoption as presented.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:                Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, and Dearing

 

NAYS:            None

 

B.      Resolution to adopt Levy:

 

Superintendent Mueller discussed Levy adoption.  President Norvill asked for any questions.

 

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Schwader to adopt the Levy as presented.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:                Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, and Dearing

 

NAYS:            None

 

New Business:

 

A.     Approve Gorenz and Associates, Ltd. as auditor:

 

Superintendent Mueller discussed approving Gorenz and Associates, Ltd. as the district’s auditor for the 2005 fiscal year.  The fee would be $3,570.00.

 

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Buttice to approve Gorenz and Associates, Ltd. as the district’s auditor for the 2005 fiscal year.

 

YEAS:                Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, and Dearing

 

NAYS:            None

 

B.     Regular Board Meeting Schedule 2005:

 

Superintendent Mueller gave all board members a calendar of meeting dates for 2005 to review and adopt.  The January meeting will be changed to Monday, January 17th, instead of January 20th, to not conflict with the 8th Grade Recognition Night.

 

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Schwader to approve the 2005 amended board meeting dates.

 

YEAS:                Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, and Dearing

 

NAYS:            None

 

Other Business:

 

Board member, Buttice, discussed the Sports Committee.  The next meeting of the committee will be held on Thursday, December 30th, at 5:30 p.m.  Carol Daggs reported that $840 some dollars was raised by Robein students for Youth Council Christmas baskets.  Thirteen Student Council students helped make the baskets.  Five 6th grade Student Council students helped pass out the baskets.  She discussed how volunteerism and service is a great thing.  She also reported that $450 was spent for Toys for Tots at K’Mart.  Proceeds came from the soda machine.  President Norvill reported that discussion of IASB Convention Sessions would be held at the January 17th board meeting due to time restraints.

 

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Schwader to adjourn at 6:56 p.m.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:                Norvill, Buttice, Schwader, and Dearing

 

NAYS:            None

 

Executive Session:  None

 

 

Next regular meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.

 

 

 

______________________________                                         _____________________________

Steve Norvill, President                                                                  Shauna Schwader, Secretary