Robein Grade School

Robein Grade School

Board of Education

Meeting

May 15, 2003

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Buttice at 6:04 PM.

Members present: Mr. Buttice, Mr. Dearing, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Norvill, Ms. Schwader,

Mr. Visocky, Superintendent Masear

Members absent: Mr. VanBeuning

Guests: Mr. Phil Vandemore, Mrs. Alice Garrison, Mrs.Chris Short

Approval of Minutes:

Motion by Norvill/Visocky to approve the minutes from April 24, 2003 as amended. Motion voted. Yeas- Mr. Buttice, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Schwader, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Visocky/Dearing to approve the executive session minutes from April 24, 2003. Motion voted. Yeas- Mr. Buttice, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Schwader, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Norvill, Mr. Dearing. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Citizens Request/Public Participation:

Mr. Vandemore reported that 17 out of 18 of the former Robein graduates would be graduating from EPCHS this year. Robein is also represented on Sterling Merit and Top Ten and there are six members from Robein on the National Honor Society.

Treasurer’s Report:

A couple of deposits were put into a wrong account and had to be adjusted to a different fund.

Mr. Visocky questioned a voided check on the imprest fund.

Motion was made by Norvill/Dearing to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Schwader, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Norvill. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Approval of Warrants:

Mr. Visocky questioned line #49 for Neff Company purchasing chenille letters for awards for the next 2 or 3 years.

Mr. Visocky questioned line #101 for XCELL service contract, which will be discussed later on the agenda.

Motion made by Visocky/Dearing to accept the warrants. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Dearing. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Superintendent Report and Recommendations:

Superintendent Masear reported that Robein was informed that we would not be receiving our Title 1 money due to the 2000 census criteria that must be met in order to receive it. She is looking into making an appeal to this decision.

Mr. Buttice and Superintendent Masear attended breakfast with Representative Michael Smith. She reported on "hold harmless" money. She updated the board on the state and federal financial situations.

Committee Reports:

Technology Committee:

none

Sports Committee:

Congratulations to the five 8^th grade cheerleaders and six 7^th grade cheerleaders who will make up

the Robein cheerleading squad for 2003-2004.

Congratulations to the nine students who qualified for the State Track meet.

Building Committee:

none

Old Business:

Discussion of Senate Bill 368 and consolidation:

Representative Mike Smith explained that this bill was met with open arms in the Senate, but met

with opposition in the House.

Track meet update:

Many Saturday volunteers have cancelled in the last two days and we will need to fill those

positions.

Internet Filtering Software:

Discussion on the old versus the new filtering system. The old system does not allow reporting of

sites visited. The new system would require all students to login and the time and sites visited

would be accessible and would meet all guidelines.

Motion made by Schwader/Visocky to purchase the updated Internet Filtering Software for $850 the first year and $450 for each of the following years. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Dearing. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Employment of School Social Worker:

Discussion on the employment of Mrs. Krall as the school social worker.

Motion made by Visocky/Norvill to employ Mrs. Krall as the school social worker for 1.5 days per week for $13,000 + TRS for 2003-2004. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Dearing. Nays-0. Motion carried.

New Business:

Boiler maintenance agreement:

Superintendent Masear decided to ask for approval by the board on this agreement because the

boiler is such a large and important item. Discussion by the board was made.

Motion made by Dearing/Norvill to approve the boiler maintenance agreement with XCELL for

Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr.

MacPhee, Mr. Dearing. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Employment of district bookkeeper:

Discussion of current bookkeeper schedule on Saturdays. Mr. Berthold made a proposal to

Superintendent Masear. Working on site will allow faculty to ask questions about insurance.

Motion made by Visocky/Dearing to employ Mr. Berthold for 2 days on site for the district for

$900 per month for 2003-2004. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Schwader,

Mr. Norvill, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Dearing. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Employment of 5^th grade teacher:

Will be discussed in executive session.

Old Fashion Days:

On Wednesday, May 28^th from 11:30-2:30 the PTO has planned Old Fashion Days with more

carnival games made from parent volunteers.

Administrative evaluation and salaries:

Will be discussed in executive session.

Budget for FY2004:

Resolution was made by Norvill/Dearing to appoint Superintendent Masear to establish the budget

for FY2003-2004. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Norvill, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Dearing. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Other Business:

Insurance:

Central Illinois Educators (the group which the faculty belongs to for insurance) is looking into new insurance. Mrs. Garrison and Superintendent Masear attended a meeting where four insurance companies reported their policy options and rates.

Important Dates:

K-4 Spring Program—May 22@6:30

Student Awards—May 27@8:05

Graduation—May 27@7:00

Old Fashion Days—May 28@11:30-2:30

Executive Session:

Motion made by Visocky/Dearing to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations, personnel, employment, and superintendent and administrative evaluations. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Dearing, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Norvill. Nays-0. Motion carried. The board entered executive session at 7:12 PM.

The board re-entered open session at 9:46 PM.

Motion made by Schwader/Dearing to employ Mr. Aaron Suchocki as the 5^th grade teacher for 2003-2004 to be placed on step 1, bachelor’s +8 of the salary schedule. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Dearing, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Norvill. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion made by Schwader/Dearing to renew a one-year contract for Mr. Vandemore as Assistant Principal for 2003-2004 with salary to be determined. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Mr. Visocky, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Dearing, Mr. MacPhee, Mr. Norvill. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Adjournment: Motion made by Visocky/Norvill to adjourn the meeting. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Buttice, Mr. Visocky, Mr. MacPhee, Ms. Schwader, Mr. Dearing, Mr. Norvill. Nays-0. Motion carried. The meeting ended at 9:50PM.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for June 19, 2003 at 6:00 PM.

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Steve Buttice, President Shauna Schwader, Secretary