ROBEIN SCHOOL DISTRICT No

ROBEIN S= CHOOL DISTRICT No. 85

BOARD OF= EDUCATION MEETING

June 15, 2006 at 6:00 P.M.

MINUTES<= /b>

1. CALL TO ORDER President Norvill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

Members present:<= /b>   Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Newlan, Mrs. Pool, Mrs. Potts, and Ms. Schwader.

Members absent: Ms. Cunefare

4. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED AMENDED BUD= GET

A.     Examination of Bu= dget and Brief Review of Financial Data

Superintendent Peyton expla= ined the following differences in the amended budget:

Fund

Total = Difference

Education= Fund

$38,470.0= 0

O & M= Fund

$6,700.00=

IMRF/SOC = Sec.

$1,770.00=

Life Safe= ty Fund

$7,000.00=

President Norvill questioned the Track Meet Athletic Supplies amendment of $3,500.00. Superintendent Peyton explained that this was for athletic supplies that are intended on being paid through the track meet money.

Board member Schwader questioned the line item Secretary Health Insurance difference of $3,700.00. Superintendent Peyton explained that actually the secretary doesn’t receive health insurance and this needed to be looked into.

President Norvill inquired about the Teacher Aide Salary and asked to have the Medicare ̵= 1; Reg. Elementary line item of $6,200.00 explained.

Board member Dearing questi= oned the Repair and Maintenance Service line item difference of $5,150.00. Superintendent Peyton explained that this increase is due to covering the c= ost of pipes breaking, boiler problems, etc.

B.     Acceptance of Bud= get Questions from the Audience

No questions

C.     Revisions Before Adoption

None

D.    Announcement of the Clo= se of the Public Hearing

Motion = by Dearing, seconded by Pool to close the public hearing on the proposed amend= ed budget. Motion carried.

5. CITIZENS REQUEST/PUBLIC PARTICIPATION<= o:p>

Guests: Channel 22 Representative, Mrs. Davies, and Dr. Marx.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A.   = ; Approve minutes of the May 22, 2006 regular meeting.

Motion = by Dearing, seconded by Newlan to approve the May = 22, 2006 regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried.

B.   = ; Approve Executive session minutes of the May 22, 2006 regular meeting.

Motion = by Newlan, seconded by Schwader to approve the May 22, 2006 executive session minutes of the regular meeting as presented. Motion carried.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

        &nb= sp;   A. Treasurer’s Report

Motion = by Newlan, seconded by Dearing to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. On roll call, the follo= wing votes were recorded:

YEAS:   &nbs= p;         Dearing, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Schwader, and Norvill.

NAYS: None

B. Financial Repor= t

Motion = by Potts, seconded by Dearing to approve the Financial Report as presented.&nb= sp; On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

YEAS:   &nbs= p;         Newlan, Pool, Potts, Schwa= der, Dearing, and Norvill.

NAYS: None

C. Activity Fund

Board member Dearing receiv= ed an explanation from Superintendent Peyton regarding the new push mower at a co= st of $289.88. Dearing reported that he checked into the riding mower agreement and will have the information at the July meeting. Potts questioned why the money in the Art Fund was put into the Student Council F= und instead of General Activity. Superintendent Peyton stated that was do= ne in error. Potts questioned the negative balance in the Sports Fund.&n= bsp; Superintendent Peyton will look into the matter.

Motion = by Newlan, seconded by Dearing to approve the Activity F= und Report as amended. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

YEAS:   &nbs= p;         Pool, Potts, Schwader, Dearing, Newlan, and Norvill.

NAYS: None

D. Approval of War= rants

Dearing questioned East Peo= ria Community High School Special Education transportation and extra curricular trips. Superintendent Peyton explained. Pool questioned $114.14 spent at Lowes. Superintendent Peyton exp= lained that paint and paint rollers were purchased for summer maintenance. P= otts asked if the boiler inspection report had been completed. Superintend= ent Peyton stated that it had been done, but he has not received a report to da= te, “No news is good news.” Dearing inquired about the $166.00 spent under athletics. Superintendent Peyton explained that it was for track meet supplies.

Motion = by Dearing, seconded by Pool to approve the Warrants as presented. = ; On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

YEAS:   &nbs= p;         Potts, Dearing, Newlan, Sc= hwader, Pool, and Norvill.

NAYS: None

8. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS<= /b>

Superintendent Peyton decla= red that summer is here, the building is being cleaned, maintenance has painted at l= east two classrooms, and the drop ceiling has been completed in the 7^{th
grade classroom. Dr. Marx has visited a few days. Interviewing =
for
the kindergarten position has been conducted. The 5^th grade
position has been recently posted on the internet. Things are going v=
ery
well, “I am now hunting for things to do.” Superintendent
Peyton is checking with the custodian daily on progress throughout the
building. He stated that he has a meeting next Monday with Dr.
Marx. Overall, “We are in pretty good shape.” Newlan questioned if the defibul=
ator
had been purchased. Superintendent Peyton explained that it will be
ordered on June 21^st or 22^nd.}

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS

President Norvill inquired about breakdowns on the air conditioning and heating etc. from the February or March meetings with the architects. Superintendent Peyton explained that these may have to come in several stages. Heating will= be funded through Life Safety. Air conditioning has to come from another source. Dearing asked to be notified when the boiler inspection arriv= es and especially before any repairs are made. Dearing inquired about the softball coach position. Superintendent Peyton explained that he post= ed the 5^th grade job position along with possible coaching experien= ce.

10. OLD BUSINESS

None

11. NEW BUSINESS

        &nb= sp;   A. Approve Amended Budget for FY06

Motion = by Dearing, seconded by Pool to approve the amended Budget for FY06 as present= ed. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

YEAS:   &nbs= p;         Potts, Dearing, Newlan, Pool, Schwader, and Norvill.

NAYS: None

B. Accept Proposal= from Unland & Company for Property and Liability Insur= ance

Superintendent Peyton discu= ssed new policy information. Premium summary final cost is $26,592.00, which i= s a $121.00 increase over last year.

Motion = by Newlan, seconded by Pool to accept the proposal from = Unland & Company for Property and Liability Insur= ance as presented. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:=

YEAS:   &nbs= p;         Schwader, Dearing, Newlan<= /span>, Pool, Potts, and Norvill

NAYS: None

C. Authorize Purch= ase of a Freezer, Convection Oven, and Food Warmer for

    = Kitchen

Superintendent Peyton expla= ined that all three or four venders that he contacted for bids were pushing for convection ovens. He stated that the only downside to that is that it’s not as large as the current oven, thus, a food warmer will be required. “They are twice as fast. They are amazing! Those two items need to go hand-in-hand.” Superintendent Peyton reported that the freezer also went out, “It’s very old and it’s not worth putting money into it.” He “boldly” suggested that all three items be purchased. Lippert’s Inc. had the best bid of $7,625.00 fo= r all three. Dearing questioned installation, which needs to be done by code. No bids stated this. He wondered if this would be an extra cost. Superintendent Peyton said he would look into the installation question.

Motion = by Potts, seconded by Schwader to approve the purchase of= a freezer, convection oven, and food warmer for the kitchen as recommended. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

YEAS:   &nbs= p;         Dearing, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Schwader, and Norvill

NAYS: None

D. Approve Miller,= Hall, & Triggs as the school district attorneys f= or 2006-07

Motion = by Schwader, seconded by Newlan to approve Miller, Hall, & Triggs as the school district attorneys for 2006-07 as recommended. On roll call, t= he following votes were recorded:

YEAS:   &nbs= p;         Newlan, Pool, Potts, Schwa= der, Dearing, and Norvill

NAYS: None

E. Approve members= hip in IASB for 2006-07

Superintendent Peyton recom= mends continued membership at a cost of $1,061.00.

Motion = by Newlan, seconded by Schwader to approve membership in IASB for 2006-07 as recommended. On roll call, t= he following votes were recorded:

YEAS:   &nbs= p;         Pool, Potts, Schwader, Dearing, Newlan, and Norvill

NAYS: None

12. OTHER BUSINESS

President Norvill asked for a motion to put Discipline on the agenda under other. Deari= ng motioned and Potts seconded to put Discipline on the agenda under other.&nb= sp; Motion carried.

President Norvill stated that he received very positive e-mails from a few parents regarding discipline problems. He stated that he will work on this with the discipline committee and Dr. Marx over the next month. Superintendent Peyton gave the board members the discipline policy, which is found in the handbook and the Policy Manual Discipline policy.

Motion by = Schwader, seconded by Dearing to adjourn to executive session at 7:07 p.m.= Motion carried.

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION for discussion of collective negotiations

14. ACTION ITEMS AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SES= SION

15. ADJOURN: Next Board Meeting – Thursday, July 20, 2006 @ 6:00 p.m

Fund	Total = Difference
Education= Fund	$38,470.0= 0
O & M= Fund	$6,700.00=
IMRF/SOC = Sec.	$1,770.00=
Life Safe= ty Fund	$7,000.00=