Robein Grade School

Board of Education Meeting

December 19, 2002

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Visocky at 6:01 P.M.

Members present: Mrs. Short, Mr. Knight, Mr. Visocky, Mr. Dearing, Mr. VanBeuning, Supt. Masear

Members absent: Mr. Buttice

Guests: Mrs. Bare, Mr. Vandemore

Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Mrs. Short/Mr. Dearing to approve the minutes from November 25, 2002 as amended. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. Visocky, Mr. Knight, Mrs. Short, Mrs. Schwader, Mr. Dearing, Mr. VanBeuning. Nays-0

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Citizens Request: Mrs. Bare related that the after school study hall is working out very well. May need to have another teacher due to the large amount of questions being received. 8th Grade recommendations have been completed and will go home tomorrow. She also related several programs the students have been involved in that have gone very well, as well as presenting a possible field trip upcoming for the 5th-8th Grades to attend at I.C.C. for a Martin Luther King impersonator.

Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Mrs. Short/Mr. Knight to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing, Mrs. Schwader, Mrs. Short, Mr. Knight, Mr. Visocky. Nays-0.

Warrants: Mrs. Masear explained that #105 was a check that was inadvertently sent as a result of obtaining an estimate. The check was held. Motion by Mrs. Short/Mrs. Schwader to accept the warrants. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing, Mrs. Schwader, Mrs. Short, Mr. Knight, Mr. Visocky. Nays-0.

Superintendent’s Report:

    1. School Report Card-Mrs. Masear reported on the school report card received and how it will affect our curriculum for the upcoming years. School Improvement Plan areas of focus are math, writing and improving discipline program. She also reported on the improvement in student attitude as a result of the Second Step program. There has also been an increase in emphasis on technology being used by both the students and staff. The school has also received a donation of a smart board that will be in use sometime shortly after the winter break. Curriculum guides are being created in accordance with the Illinois Learning Standards and Performance Descriptors.
    2. Red Cross and Youth Council Donations-Students brought in a large variety of items to send to the Red Cross to be sent to troops oversees. As a group, the school sent $500+ to be donated to the East Peoria Youth Council. The Student Council also assisted last Friday with folding boxes to be used for the food baskets.
    3. Discipline Report-Mr.Vandemore reported on the status of discipline. Main days seem to be Tuesdays and Thursdays. There have been 7 suspensions to date. 6 have been in school, 1 out of school. Parental support has been very good. There has been significant improvement in behavior with all but 2 students. Teachers have maintained a very positive classroom environment. On-going disruptions are being immediately referred to Mr. Vandemore.

Committee Reports:

Curriculum: EPACC meeting

Technology: Staff is obtaining on-going training for the website. New technology is coming in to the school and will be integrated into the classes as time and training progresses.

Sports: None

Policy: None

Labor/Negotiations: None

Building: Mrs. Masear spoke with L.W. Thomas roofing and will be speaking with architects in reference to possibly being able to cover this repair under Life/Safety funding. She will keep the board and committee advised.

Old Business:

    1. Motion by Mrs. Short/Mrs. Schwader to adopt revised Board policy Section 6/Instruction. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing, Mrs. Schwader, Mrs. Short, Mr. Knight, Mr. Visocky. Nays-0
    2. Motion by Mr. VanBeuning/Mr. Knight to adopt the Tax Levy as presented. Motion voted. Yeas-Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing, Mrs. Schwader, Mrs. Short, Mr. Knight, Mr. Visocky. Nays-0.

New Business: Mrs. Masear reported on the 8th Grade 2002 ISAT results. Board was provided a copy of the results and how they compared to other districts in EPACC. Robein is maintaining a level concurrent with the rest of the districts.

Other Business: None

Meeting was suspended at 6:42 P.M. to allow the board members to attend the school Holiday Concert.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:08 P.M. by Mr. Visocky.

Executive Session: Motion made by Mrs. Short/Mrs. Schwader to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel and negotiations. Motion voted. Yeas- Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Dearing, Mrs. Schwader, Mrs. Short, Mr. Knight, Mr. Visocky. Nays-0 Motion carried. The board entered executive session at 8:08 P.M. The board returned to open session at 8:17 P.M.

Motions: No further motions.

Adjournment: Motion made by Mr. Knight/Mr. VanBeuning to adjourn the meeting. Motion voted. Yeas-6, Nays-0. Motion carried. The meeting ended at 8:18 P.M.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2003 at 6:00 P.M.

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Dan Visocky, Acting President Jeff Knight, Secretary