Robein Grade School

Robein Grade School

Board of Education Meeting

March 16, 2006

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President Norvill called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

Members pr= esent: Mr. Newlan, Mr. Norvill, Mrs. Pool= , Mrs. Potts, and Ms. Schwader.

Ms. Cunefare arrived at 6:04 p.m.

Members ab= sent: Mr. Dearing

Guests= : Mr. Vandemore, Missy Leverton, Kari Wertz= , Marlie Heider, and Channel 22 Representatives.

Citizens Request/Public Participation: None

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Approval of Minutes:

Motion by Newlan, seconded by Pool to approve the February 16, 2006 regular meeting minutes as amended. Motion carried. =

Motion by Potts, seconded = by Newlan to approve the February 16, 2006 executive session minu= tes as presented. Motion carried.

Consent Ag= enda: =

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A. Treasurer’s Report

      Motion by = Newlan, seconded by Potts to approve the Treasurer’s Report. On roll call, the

      following = votes were recorded:

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

      NAYS:      None<= /o:p>

B. Financial Report=

      Motion by Newlan, seconded by Schwader to approve the Financial Report. On roll call, the

      following = votes were recorded:

     YEAS:       Newlan, Pool, Potts, Schwader, Cunefare and Norvill<= o:p>

     NAYS:      None<= /o:p>

C. Activity Fund

      Mrs. Potts inquired about the retirement party money in the activity fund. Superintendent

      Peyton con= veyed how the money had been collected by staff and put in the activity fund until

      it is to b= e used at a later date. Superintende= nt Peyton also discussed the previous question

      about the = art fund. He stated that the art = fund was really old and no one knows anything about

      it. Legally the board has to figure out= what to do with the money. Mr. New= lan asked which

      line item = the playground equipment was paid through.&nbs= p; Superintendent Peyton relayed that this

      was still = being investigated.



      Motion by = Potts, seconded by Newlan to approve the Activity Fund. On roll call, the

      following = votes were recorded:

     YEAS:       Pool, Potts, Schwader, Cunefare, Newlan and Norvill<= o:p>

     NAYS:      None<= /o:p>

D. Approval of Warrants

      Superinten= dent Peyton discussed the previous inquiry from Mr. Dearing regarding the <= /o:p>

      custodial = supply bill. He relayed that it was a large order of paper towels and dispensers. A

      large amou= nt of paper towels had to be purchased in order to receive the dispensers free. Mr.

      Newlan ask= ed if there would be a Tiger Direct Tech Equipment bill every month.

      Superinten= dent Peyton said this would not be the case every month.



      Motion by = Newlan, seconded by Cunefare for approval of Warrants. On roll call, the

      following = votes were recorded:

      YEAS:       Potts, Schwader, Cunefare, Newlan, Pool and Norvill<= o:p>

      NAYS:      None

Superintenden= t Report and Recommendations:

A.&n= bsp;    Kindergarten Registration Update:=

Superintendent Peyton reported that 15 studen= ts enrolled during Kindergarten Registration.

B.&n= bsp;    Recommendation of Revised Proposed School Calendar for 2006-07:

Superintendent Peyton stated that the high sc= hool had changed their start date to Monday, August 21^st. This is backed up two days. Superintendent Cobert said that th= ere would not be any transportation problems if Robein starts on the 17^{th<=
/sup>. Parents have not been notified abo=
ut the
start date, so it could easily be changed.=

After discussion the board elected to leave the calendar as previous=
ly
decided.}

C.&n= bsp;    Review and discussion of IASB’s School’s Wellness Policy:

Sup= erintendent Peyton asked the board members to read over the policy and let him know if = any language changes need to be made. He would then show the changes to the attorney. Information item – no action= at this time.

D.&n= bsp;   State Track Meet Update:

Sup= erintendent Peyton communicated that things are starting to get in order, but more volunteers are seriously needed. He is mostly concerned about covering Saturday. He has advertised for volunteers i= n the newspaper, newsletters, and made phone calls. He reminded the board that this one endeavor roughly bestows Robein $20,000.00 per year.

E.&n= bsp;    Update on AED purchase/questions:=

Superintendent Peyton stated that he is holdi= ng off on the purchase until he gets an answer on the Grant through AMT or after he checks with OSF. Mrs. Pool suggested that he check with Dave Duncan at Northern Tazewell Fire Department. Superintendent Pe= yton assured the board that one would be purchased by the June 30^th deadline.

F.      Report on Illinois Free Text Loan Program:<= /o:p>

Superintendent Peyton submitted an order of 35 Harcourt Grade 5 Science texts and 30 Pre-Algebra books. He spent within $3.00 of the allot= ted amount to spend.

G.    Reminder of Special Meetings on March= 17 and March 18 for Superintendent Candidate Interviews:

This is just a reminder.

H.    Report on bills from water and steam = line leaks in February:

To date the bills total $2,365.95. All bills have been sent to the insurance company. He still h= as not been told if this will be one or two claims. The water bill was adjusted by mor= e than $600.00 after turning in the incident to East Peoria Water and Sewer.

Assistant Pri= ncipal Report:

Mr. Vandemore discussed the following:

§         He is seeing some improvement in student gra= des as the end of the 3^rd grading period approaches.

§         The volleyball season has concluded. He would like to commend the new 7= ^th and 8^th grade coach, Rachel Laredo. The team won four out of the last = six games. The 7^th gra= de team won regionals and sectionals. He requested that Robein host the 8^th grade regionals and sectionals for next year. The= y had a very fine season and he wants to commend the girls.

Superintendent Peyton stated that he was noti= fied by School Search that Robein earned a “Bright Star A+” Award.= Robein was one of only 61 school districts out of 879 who was honored with this academic excellence award. President Norvill thanked the staff for their great work.

Committee = Reports:

A.&n= bsp;    All As= pects Committee:

Ms. Schwader relayed to the board that the committee discussed the Br= ight Star A+ Award, science books and negotiations.

President Norvill informed the board that he and Mr. Newlan was worki= ng on the Building Committee Structure.

Old Busine= ss: None

New Busine= ss:

= A.     Accept retirement letter from Mrs. Stieglitz effective at the end of the 2005-06 school year:

Superintendent Peyton read the resignation letter from Mrs. Stieglitz. President Norvill stated, “I= am very stunned and saddened, but very happy for her and her new grandchild.&#= 8221;

Motion by Schwader, seconded by Pool to accept the resignation letter from Mrs. Stieg= litz with regrets. Motion carried.=

= B.     Discussion and motion to combine the current 4^th grade classes for 2006-07:=

Superintendent Peyton met with Mrs. Wise, Mr. Suchocki, and Mrs. Carroll. All three recommended that the cla= sses continue to be split. His recommendation would be to also split the classes. President Norvill opened the floor= for any discussion. He stated, &#= 8220;We can’t worry about money. It’s what’s best for the children.”

Other Busi= ness:

President No= rvill read publicly correspondence dated March 10^th from East Peoria High School Superintendent, Cliff Cobert. Cobert said, “We want to hea= r your voice, open dialogue is necessary.”&= nbsp; You are invited to a forum on Thursday, March 23^rd, at 6:30 p.m. in the High Scho= ol Commons. The public is invited. President Norvill th= anked Superintendent Cobert for the invitation.

Motion by Cunefare, seconded by Potts to adjourn to executive session at 6:56 p= .m. Motion carried.

President Norvill called the Board to order in open se= ssion at 8:10 p.m.

Motion by Pool, second by Potts to employ Mr. Vandemor= e for the 2006-07 school year for as many days as TRS rules allow. On rol= l call, the following votes were recorded:

            YEAS:             Newlan, Cunefare, Pool, Potts, Schwader, and N= orvill

            NAYS:             None<= o:p>

Motion by Newlan, second by Norvill to issue a notice of nonrenewal of employment for 2006-07 school year to Mrs. Wise. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:=

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

            NAYS:             Cunef= are

Motion by Cunefare, second by Pool to adjourn the meet= ing at 8:13 p.m. Motion carried.

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Steve Norvill, President        =             &nb= sp;               =             &nb= sp;           Chris Dearing, Secretary

= A. Accept retirement letter from Mrs. Stieglitz effective at the end of the 2005-06 school year:

= B. Discussion and motion to combine the current 4th grade classes for 2006-07:=

= B. Discussion and motion to combine the current 4^th grade classes for 2006-07:=