Minutes

Robein Grade School

Board of Education Meeting

December 19, 2005

 

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

 

Members present:  Ms. Schwader, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Newlan, Mrs. Pool, Mrs. Potts, and Superintendent Peyton

 

Members absent:  Ms. Cunefare and President Norvill

 

Guests:  Amy Wise, Kris Bare, Rhonda Britton, Mr. Vandemore, and Terry Newlan.

 

Vice President Schwader asked for a motion to add 12 F. Tazewell-Woodford Headstart as a new agenda item.

 

Motion by Newlan, seconded by Dearing to add 12 F. Tazewell-Woodford Headstart as a new agenda item.  Motion carried.

 

Citizens Request/Public Participation:  None

 

Approval of Minutes:

 

Approve minutes of the November 14, 2005 regular meeting as presented:

 

The November 14, 2005 regular meeting minutes were not printed.  They will be approved at the January 19, 2006 meeting.

 

Approve minutes of the December 8, 2005 Special Board Meeting regular session as presented:

 

Vice President Schwader asked for a motion to approve the December 8, 2005 Special Board Meeting minutes, regular session, as presented:

 

Motion by Newlan, seconded by Dearing to approve the December 8, 2005 Special Board Meeting minutes, regular session, as presented.  Motion carried.

 

Approve minutes of the December 8, 2005 Special Board Meeting executive session as presented:

 

Superintendent Peyton and Vice President Schwader reported that the executive session minutes were still on disk and would be approved at the January 19, 2006 meeting.

 

 

Treasurer’s Report:

 

Vice President Schwader asked for any corrections or updates.  Board member Pool asked to clarify if seven or eight rooms were paid for at Embassy Suites during the convention in Chicago.  Vice President Schwader reported that the response would be conveyed at the January 19, 2006 meeting.

 

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

 

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

 

NAYS: None

 

Approval of Warrants:

 

Vice President Schwader asked for any questions or concerns.  Energy Grant and Life Safety Projects were discussed.

 

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

 

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

 

NAYS: None

 

Superintendent Report and Recommendations:

 

  1. 0 Hour Algebra Class at East Peoria Community High School:

 

Superintendent Peyton discussed the 0 Hour Algebra Class at East Peoria Community High School.  Robein students involved will earn High School credit.  Transportation will be provided by the High School either free or at a very low cost.  The students would attend from 6:55 a.m. to 7:40 a.m.  Mrs. Bare conveyed that she thought it was a win/win situation.  The participating students would do peer tutoring or help pre-algebra students during their scheduled math class at Robein.  During study hall or before or after school she could reinforce the concepts that they have learned during the 0 Hour Class.  Tuition would be charged.  Students would receive one hour credit, but no Honor Points.  All students would be taught from the same text.  Eight Robein and twelve Parkview (Creve Coeur) students would attend.  Central Junior High School already offers this course for their students.  Superintendent Peyton expressed that he thought this would be a very, “strong, positive step in curriculum”.

 

  1. Joint Community Board Meeting:

 

Superintendent Peyton reported that the next Community Joint Board Meeting would be held on January 26, 2006 at Robein.

 

Assistant Principal Report:

 

Mr. Vandemore reported the following: 

 

ü      Two 7th graders received two suspensions since the last board meeting.  Both students may be brought before the board. 

 

ü      He stated that High School registration for 2006-07 freshmen will be held on January 18th and 19th.

 

ü      Retention updates in the upper grades:

 

§         1 – 8th grader who is showing improvement.

§         2 – 7th graders – extremely likely to be retained.

§         2 – 6th graders – one is extremely likely to be retained.

 

ü      The 8th grade Sports Recognition Night will be held on Thursday, January 12th.

 

ü      Eligibility for IEP students if they have an adaptive grading scale:  65 is passing and 70 would be their eligibility.  The board will follow the IEP for recommended eligibility. 

 

ü      January 24th is the first Volleyball game vs. Lowpoint Washburn.

 

ü      The School Spelling Bee will be held on February 3rd at 1:30 p.m.

 

ü      The 8th grade field trip will be held on May 16th.

 

ü      8th Grade Graduation will be held on May 18th.

 

ü      Safe Room Problem – door needs repaired.  It is getting checked. A dependable safe is needed.  

 

Committee Reports:

 

  1. Technology Committee:

 

Ms. Cunefare, Technology Committee Representative, is not present at this meeting. 

Superintendent Peyton relayed that software upgrades need to take place as soon as possible in order to do the State mandated Student I.D. numbers.  Windows 2003 package needs to be purchased at a price of $978.20

 

  1. Curriculum Committee:

 

Mrs. Bare stated that during the last Curriculum Committee textbooks and the area of writing were discussed.         

 

Old Business:

 

  1. Adopt Tax Levy Resolution for 2005:

 

Superintendent Peyton asked for the Adoption of the Tax Levy Resolution for 2005 as presented.

 

Newlan motioned, and Pool seconded to adopt the Tax Levy Resolution for 2005 as presented.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:       None

 

New Business:

 

  1.  2006 Board Meeting Dates:

 

The 2006 Board Meeting dates will be as follows:

 

Thursday, January 19

Thursday, February 16

Thursday, March 16

Thursday, April 20

Monday, May 22

Thursday, June 15

Thursday, July 20

Thursday, August 17

Thursday, September 21

Thursday, October 19

Monday, November 13

Day changed due to IASB Convention

Monday, December 18

Day changed due to Music Program

 

Dearing motioned, and Potts seconded to adopt the 2006 Board Meeting Dates at amended.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:       None

 

 

  1.  2006-07 8th Grade 0 Hour Algebra Class:

 

Potts motioned, and Newlan seconded to approve the 0 Hour Algebra Class for the 2006-07 school year to be held at East Peoria Community High School as presented.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:       None

 

  1. Snow Removal:

 

Superintendent Peyton recommended that Mr. Tim Cox be hired for the 2005-06 school year for snow removal at a rate of $35.00 per hour.  Board Member Dearing stated that he would donate a salt spreader for Tom.

 

Newlan motioned, and Dearing seconded to hire Mr. Tim Cox for 2005-06 snow removal at a rate of $35.00 per hour as recommended.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

      YEAS:       Pool, Potts, Dearing, Newlan and Schwader

 

NAYS:       None

 

  1. Approve for Audit:

 

Superintendent Peyton recommended that Gorenz and Assoc. be hired for the 2006 Fiscal Year at a price not to exceed $6,640.00 to conduct the audit. 

 

Dearing motioned, and Potts seconded to hire Gorenz and Assoc. to conduct the audit for the 2006 Fiscal Year at a price not to exceed $6,640.00 as recommended.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

      YEAS:       Pool, Dearing, Newlan, Potts and Schwader

 

NAYS:       None

 

  1. Windows 2003 Package Purchase:

 

Potts motioned, and Pool seconded to purchase Windows 2003 at a cost of $978.20 as recommended.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:       None

  1. Collaboration Tazewell Woodford Headstart Agreement:

 

Dearing motioned, and Newlan seconded to continue the Tazewell Woodford Headstart Agreement as presented.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

      YEAS:       Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing and Schwader

 

NAYS:       None

 

 

Motion by Potts, seconded by Newlan to adjourn to executive session at 7:15 p.m.  Motion carried.

 

Executive Session:

 

The Board exited executive session at 8:40 p.m.

 

The Board returned to open session at 8:40 p.m.

 

Newlan motioned, and Potts seconded to hire Lynne Bridson as a half-time special education teacher to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

      YEAS:       Potts, Newlan, Pool, Dearing and Schwader

 

NAYS:       None

 

 

Dearing motioned, and Potts seconded to hire Rachel Laredo as Volleyball coach for the 2005-06 season.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

      YEAS:       Pool, Potts, Newlan, Dearing and Schwader

 

NAYS:       None

 

 

Adjournment:

 

Dearing motioned, and Newlan seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

      YEAS:       Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing and Schwader

 

NAYS:      None

 

 

 

 

 

_____________________________                   ______________________________

Shawna Schwader, Vice President                         Chris Dearing, Secretary