Robein Grade School

Board of Education Meeting

February 17, 2005

 

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

 

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

Mr. Visocky, Superintendent Mueller

 

Members absent:  Mr. Popken

Guests:  Mr. Suchocki

 

Approval of Minutes:

 

Approve minutes of the January 17, 2005 regular meeting:

 

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

 

Motion by Visocky, seconded by Dearing to approve the January 17, 2005 regular meeting minutes.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

Approve minutes of the January 17, 2005 executive session:

 

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

 

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Schwader to approve the January 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.  Board Member Visocky required about voided checks. Mr. Mueller explained the mistake

 

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Visocky 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 discussed Pitney Bowes quarterly payments.  Mr. Dearing inquired about buying in bulk from Quill. 

 

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

 

Superintendent Report and Recommendations:

           

A.     IDEA flow – through grant has been approved.

 

B.     Building Report

Mr. Mueller explained that there was an $1,800 has savings on our utility bill when

compared to the same period of the 2004-2005 school year.  Superintendent Mueller

thanked the staff.

 

C.     Building Update

Superintendent Mueller is working with Darrell Becker to go ahead with the bidding process.  He suggests the earlier to get bids out the better.  Bids will be looked at during the March meeting.  Superintendent Mueller also added that the sinks in the elementary wing have been installed and are working.

 

Committee Reports:

 

A.     Athletic Committee:

Superintendent Mueller stated that the board would be supplied with the minutes after executive session.  The board will address later in the meeting.

 

Assistant Principal Report:

 

A.     Discipline Update:

Assistant Principal Vandemore reported that there have been 2 suspensions since the last board meeting.  Letters have been sent for possible retentions.  Some of these students have shown noticeable improvement.  The Scholastic Bowl team will travel by bus to all meets.

 

Old Business:

 

A.  IASB Convention Report:

Reports were given by all board members who attended and Superintendent Mueller.

 

B.      Board Policy Update:

Superintendent Mueller discussed Board Policy updates.  Second reading with no changes. 

 

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Cunefare to adopt the Board Policy Update as presented.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

 

C.      Track Meet Update:

They met on Monday, February 14, 2005 with the fire department.  Parking, concessions, and garbage were discussed.  We are hoping to rent Direction signs from IDOT.

 

D.     School Calendar 2005-06:

Start the school year August 15 and 16th.  Early dismissal Halloween, Christmas, and Valentines. 

 

Motion by Cunefare, seconded by Dearing to approve the 2005-06 School Calendar.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

New Business:

 

A.     Polling Place:

 

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Visocky to approve using Robein as a polling place.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

B.     Resolution to Transfer:

It was discussed to transfer $21,028 from the activity to the education fund as requested by the auditor.

 

Motion by Schwader, seconded by Dearing to approve the resolution to transfer $21,028 from activity to education.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

C.     Mentor for walking home:

It was discussed to have older students walk younger students home.

 

D.    Lunch Tickets:

It was discussed to have extra portion day tickets.

 

 

Other Business:

 

Superintendent Mueller announced that Kindergarten Registration would be held March 7 – 11.

 

A break was taken until 7:09 p.m.  The following was discussed:

 

A.      Athletic Committee:  

Five year procedures and extracurricular code were discussed.  Mr. Buttice supplied minutes from all prior meetings.

 

Motion by Visocky, seconded by Dearing to adjourn to executive session at 7:18 p.m.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

            Motion by Visocky, seconded by Dearing to adjourn executive session at 9:02 p.m.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

Executive Session:

Motion by Cunefare, seconded by Dearing to grant E. Cardin 6 extra sick days to be borrowed from the 2005-2006 school year.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

                        Motion by Visocky, seconded by Cunefare with regret to accept the retirement of

A. Wainwright.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motion by Visocky, seconded by Dearing with regret to accept the retirement of

L. McClendon.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

 

Motion by Visocky, seconded by Schwader with regret to accept the retirement of

C. Daggs.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

 

Superintendent Mueller announced that the IASB Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. for those interested in attending.

 

It was discussed that there would be a meeting regarding to discuss the report and findings of the Consolidation Feasibility Study held at Robein with the East Peoria School District #86 Board of Education on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.

 

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

 

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Cunefare to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

 

 

______________________________                                         _____________________________

Steve Norvill, President                                                                  Shauna Schwader, Secretary