Robein Grade School

Board of Education Meeting

April 21, 2005

 

President Norvill called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

 

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

Mr. Visocky

 

Members absent:  Mr. Popken

Guests:  Assistant Principal Phil Vandemore, Channel 22 Representative, Missy Leverton, Carol Daggs, Kris Bare, Alice Garrison, Rhonda Britton, Linda McLendon, Alice Wainwright, Jay Wendelin, and Terry Newlan.

 

President Norvill asked for any public participation.  Carol Daggs responded that she would like to discuss a personnel issue with the board.  President Norvill asked the teachers to stay and discuss the matter during executive session.

 

Approval of Minutes:

 

Approve amended minutes of the March 17, 2005 regular meeting:

 

President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the amended March 17, 2005 regular meeting minutes: 

 

Motion by Schwader, seconded by Cunefare to approve the amended March 17, 2005 regular meeting minutes.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

Approve amended minutes of the March 17, 2005 executive session:

 

President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the amended March 17, 2005 executive session minutes: 

 

Motion by Visocky, seconded by Dearing to approve the amended March 17, 2005 executive session minutes.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

 

 

 

Treasurer’s Report: 

 

President Norvill asked for any corrections or updates. 

 

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

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

Approval of Warrants:

 

President Norvill asked for any questions or concerns.

 

Motion by Visocky, seconded by Dearing for approval of warrants as presented.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

Old Business:

 

A.     Athletic Committee:

 

Board member Buttice read the committee’s recommendations.  President Norvill asked the following questions:

·        What was the initial plan or expectation for doing the track meet?

·        What was agreed upon to do with the money?

·        Would 15% of the proceeds be an adequate amount to use for uniforms?

 

Board member Buttice explained that using 15% of the proceeds from the track meet toward athletic uniforms was the initial plan and if more money was needed they could come to the board and request it.  During discussion of Cheerleading specifics it was decided that it would be tabled until the next meeting.  A proposal paragraph will be put together for the next meeting.  President Norvill asked for any other input.  He thanked the Athletic Committee for all of their hard work.

 

B.     Recognition of Retiring Board Members:

 

President Norvill conveyed that he cannot express enough how sincerely he appreciates Board Members Buttice and Visocky for their eight years of service each and their willingness to have served this school district.  Both retiring board members received plaques.  Superintendent Mueller presented both members with cards signed by all students in the school that read, “You rock!  Thank you for your service and dedication.”  At this time President Norvill asked Buttice and Visocky to vacate their chairs.

 

Canvass Election Results:

 

New board members Mr. Edward Newlan, Mrs. Tracy Pool, Mrs. LeAnn Potts, and returning board member Mr. Chris Dearing took their seats.  Superintendent Mueller declared that the April 5th results showed that there were 215 ballots cast.  The following number of votes were received by each candidate:  Dearing:  167, Newlan – 165, Potts – 163, and Pool – 151.

 

President Pro-Tempore Appointed:

 

Board President Norvill appointed Board Member Dearing, as President Pro-Tempore.  At this time, Board Member Dearing assumed the position as President Pro-Tempore.

 

Secretary Pro-Tempore Appointed:

 

President Pro-Tempore Dearing appointed Board Member Cunefare to serve as Secretary Pro-Tempore.  Board Member Dearing then assumed the position as Secretary Pro-Tempore.

 

President Pro-Tempore Administers Oath of Office to New Board Members:

 

President Pro-Tempore Dearing administered the oath of office to the new board members.

 

Election of Permanent Officers:

 

Board President Nominations

 

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Schwader, to nominate Board Member Norvill, for President of the Board of Education for a one year term of office.

 

There being no other nominations, President Pro-Tempore Dearing called for a vote for Board President.  On roll call the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:                Cunefare, Dearing, Schwader, Newlan, Pool, Potts

 

                        Norvill abstained

 

NAYS:            None

 

Motion carried to appoint Board Member Norvill as Board President for a one year term.  At this time, Board Member Norvill assumed the Board’s Presidency.

 

 

  

Vice President Nominations

 

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Cunefare, to nominate Board Member Schwader for Vice President of the Board of Education for a one year term of office.

 

There being no other nominations, President Norvill called for a vote for Vice President.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:                Norvill, Cunefare, Dearing, Newlan, Pool, Potts

 

                        Schwader abstained

 

NAYS:            None

 

Motion carried to appoint Board Member Schwader as Vice President of the Board of Education for a one year term of office.  At this time, Board Member Schwader assumed the seat of Vice President.

 

Secretary Nominations

 

Motion by Schwader, seconded by Potts, to nominate Board Member Dearing for Secretary of the Board of Education for a one year term of office.

 

There being no other nominations, President Norvill called for a vote for Secretary.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:                Norvill, Cunefare, Schwader, Newlan, Pool, Potts

 

                        Dearing abstained

 

NAYS:            None

 

Motion carried to appoint Board Member Dearing as Secretary of the Board of Education for a one year term of office.  At this time, Board Member Dearing assumed the position of Secretary.

 

Superintendent Report:

 

A.     State Track Meet Update:

 

Superintendent Mueller reported that volunteers were still needed for the State Track Meet.  He will be contacting Mrs. Haley to help fill the volunteer list and he will make phone calls himself.  Mueller also reported that buses will be able to park at CAT and the Folepi building.  The Volunteer Picnic will be held on May 3rd at 6:00 p.m. with Superintendent Mueller cooking.

 

 

B.     Building Update Bid Acceptance for Life Safety Work:

 

Superintendent Mueller met with the architect and went over all of his recommendations with the board.  The architect recommended the base bid plus alternates 3, 4, 5, and 6 for a total of $14,370.00.  After discussion, President Norvill asked the board if they had any further questions or comments.

 

Newlan motioned and Dearing seconded to accept Superintendent Mueller’s and the architect’s recommendation of the base bid plus alternates 3, 4, 5, and 6.

 

YEAS:          Norvill, Cunefare, Schwader, Newlan, Pool, Potts

                       

NAYS:      None

 

Assistant Principal Report:

 

A.     Conference Track Meet:

 

Assistant Principal Vandemore reported that there were four girls and nine boys at the meet.  Four of the boys won as conference champions in their areas.  He commended them all. 

 

B.      Discipline Update:

 

Assistant Principal Vandemore reported that there has been one suspension since the last board meeting.

 

C.     8th Grade Chicago Trip:

 

Peoria Charter Coach has been hired to take the 8th graders on their field trip to Six Flags in Chicago on May 17th.  Rocket extra students will be piggybacked along with the 8th graders to save on the bus cost to go to the Medieval Times in Schaumburg.

 

D.    Basketball:

 

Assistant Principal Vandemore reported that two girls would be trying out for boy’s basketball this fall and forms for approval have to be sent to the State Board of Education.

 

Committee Reports:

 

A.     Playground Committee:

 

Superintendent Mueller reported that the playground equipment was successfully installed.  He thanked Board Member Dearing and all the volunteers for taking the time to (9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.) complete this task.  Installation went smoothly and Mueller reports that the younger students are really enjoying it!

 

New Business:

 

A.     Change of Board Meeting Night for the May Meeting:

 

A motion was made by Schwader and seconded by Dearing to move the May Board Meeting to Tuesday, May 17th.  Motion carried.

 

B.     8th Grade Graduation:

 

President Norvill announced that 8th grade graduation would be held on May 19th, at 7:00 p.m.  He encouraged all board members to attend.

 

Other Business:

 

A.     Retirement Celebration:

 

President Norvill announced that a retirement celebration would be held on Sunday May 22nd, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the gym to recognize retiring teachers Baker, Daggs, Wainwright, and McLendon.  This is being published through channel 22, the Journal Star and the Courier. 

 

B.     Spring Music Festival:

 

The Spring Music Festival will be held on May 16th at 7:00 p.m.  Everyone is encouraged to attend.  The Band Concert will be held on May 5th.

 

C.     Awards Assembly:    

 

The Awards Assembly will be held on May 20th at 9:00 a.m.

 

 

President Norvill asked for any other business.  With none, the board broke until executive session.

 

Motion by Schwader/Dearing to adjourn to executive session at 7:45 p.m.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:      Norvill, Cunefare, Schwader, Newlan, Pool, Potts

                       

NAYS:      None

 

 

Executive Session:

The Board exited executive session at 9:24 PM.

Adjournment:

 

Motion by Dearing/Newlan to adjourn the meeting.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:      Mr. Norvill, Ms. Schwader, Ms. Cunefare, Mr. Dearing, Mrs. Pool, Mrs. Potts, Mr. Newlan

 

NAYS:      None

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________                                         _____________________________

Steve Norvill, President                                                                  Chris Dearing, Secretary