Robein Grade School

Board of Education Meeting

September 15, 2005

 

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

 

Members present:  Mr. Norvill, Mr. Newlan, Mrs. Pool, Mrs. Potts and Ms. Schwader. 

Ms. Cunefare arrived at 6:10 p.m.

 

Members absent:  Mr. Dearing

Guests:  Mr. Vandemore, Alice Garrison, and Rick Winborn.

 

Approval of Minutes:

 

Approve minutes of the August 10, 2005 regular meeting as presented:

 

Tabled due to the late receipt of the minutes.  They were not in the board packets.

 

Approve amended minutes of the August 18, 2005 Special Meeting:

 

President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the amended August 18, 2005 special meeting minutes: 

 

Motion by Potts, seconded by Newlan to approve the amended August 18, 2005 special meeting minutes.  Motion carried.

 

Approve executive session minutes of the August 10, 2005 regular meeting as presented:

 

Tabled due to the late receipt of the minutes.  They were not in the board packets.

 

Approve amended executive session minutes of the August 18, 2005 Special Meeting:

 

President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the amended executive session August 18, 2005 special meeting minutes: 

 

Motion by Schwader, seconded by Pool to approve the amended executive session August 18, 2005 special meeting minutes.  Motion carried.

 

Citizens Request/Public Participation:  None

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treasurer’s Report: 

 

President Norvill asked for any corrections or updates. 

 

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

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

Approval of Warrants:

 

The following items were discussed:  drain service, discovery education videos for teachers (Social Studies), Sally Monroe transportation reimbursement, and a bottled water holder.  President Norvill conveyed that he was not pleased with the job completed on the parking lot and would not be paying the bill until the job was done correctly.

 

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

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

Superintendent Report and Recommendations:

 

A.     Enrollment Update:

 

Superintendent Mueller reported that to date enrollment is 209 Robein students and 13 Tazewell Mason students for a total enrollment of 222 students.

 

B.     Discipline Update:

 

Superintendent Mueller reported that there have been four suspensions/four different students to date.  He discussed the disciplinary statistics and new disciplinary policy.  Alice Garrison spoke for herself regarding the new disciplinary policy, “It has been very, very clearly explained to everyone.”  Superintendent Mueller commented that he felt it was going well and the kids are still testing the policy.

 

Committee Reports:

 

A.     Technology Committee:

 

Superintendent Mueller relayed that the committee would be meeting for the first time on Wednesday, September 21st, at 3:00 p.m. 

B.     Curriculum Committee:

 

Minutes will be posted on the website, along with updated web pages.

 

C.     City of East Peoria Education Committee:

 

The members representing Robein are Mr. Norvill, Ms. Schwader and Superintendent Mueller.  The first meeting will be held on Thursday, September 22nd, at Central Junior High School.

 

Old Business:

 

A.     Adopt 2006 Fiscal Year Budget:

 

Superintendent Mueller had a hearing at 5:30 p.m. this evening regarding the adoption of the 2006 Fiscal Year Budget.

 

Motion by Schwader, seconded by Pool for approval of the 2006 Fiscal Year Budget as presented.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:            None

 

B.     Fence by the playground equipment:

 

Motion by Cunefare, seconded by Schwader for approval of a new eight-foot fence and the old post and concrete taken out for a cost of $879.00.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:             None

 

Superintendent Mueller stated that he would like to hold a “Tom Sawyer Day” for a class

to paint the fence.

 

C.     T.V./V.C.R./D.V.D. Combos and Carts:

After much discussion a motion was made by Schwader, seconded by Potts for approval   of the purchase of two 27 inch T.V./V.C.R./D.V.D. combos and carts and to update the other old carts.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:              None

 

New Business:

 

A.     Girls on the Basketball Team – Mr. Vandemore:

 

Mr. Vandmore called I.E.S.A. and discussed the policy regarding the limit of girls that could be on the boy’s team.  He reported that there is no policy at this time.  There will be two returning girls and possibly two 7th grade girls playing.  A waiver is not needed if there are enough girl’s for a girls team.  Mrs. Bare’s student teacher will assist Mr. Woodward.  He formally played for Bradley.

 

B.     Vandemore announces upcoming dates:

 

Mr. Vandemore announced that on October 18th the 7th graders would be going on a field trip to the Lincoln Museum.  Achievement testing will be held October 11, 12, 13, and 14.

 

C.     Additional cheerleading purchases needed:

 

Mrs. Pool reported that five sets of pompoms were needed and uniforms in various sizes by November 1st.  The total cost will be $530.75.  Money will be taken out of the State Track Meet fund. 

 

Motion by Newlan, seconded by Potts for approval of cheerleading purchases of $530.75.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:             None

 

 

Other Business:

 

A.     Central Illinois Valley Division Semi-Annual Conference and Dinner Meeting:

 

Superintendent Mueller reported that the Central Illinois Valley Division Semi-Annual Conference and Dinner Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 26th, if anyone is interested in attending.  It will be held at Washington High School.  Please let Superintendent Mueller know if you are interested.

 

 

B.     Newlan – Science Lab Speakers:    

 

Mr. Newlan discussed the need for additional speakers in the Science Lab.  Ms. Schwader also noted the need for speakers in Mrs. Bell’s Music room as well.  Superintendent Mueller stated that he would order them. 

 

 

Motion by Cunefare, seconded by Pool to adjourn to executive session at 7:25 p.m.  Motion carried.

 

Executive Session:

The Board exited executive session at 8:38 PM.

 

The Board re-entered open session at 8:47PM.

 

Motion by Newlan/Schwader to uphold the suspension of student A as presented.

On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:             None

 

 

Motion by Cunefare/Pool to hire Valerie Bowman as part time Special Ed. Aide for a salary of $11,855.37.

On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

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

 

NAYS:             None

 

Adjournment:

 

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

 

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

 

NAYS:             None

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:58p.m.

 

Next regular meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.

 

 

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Steve Norvill, President                                                            Chris Dearing, Secretary