The meeting was called to order by President Buttice at 6 p.m.

Members Present: Mr. Buttice, Mr. Dearing, Mrs. Schwader, Mrs. Short,

Mr. VanBeuning, Mr. Visocky, Superintendent Masear

Members Absent: Mr. Knight

Guests: Mrs. Giunta, Mrs. Stieglitz

Amendments to minutes: On the motion to return to open session, the number for the Yeas vote should have been 5 instead of 6. On p. 4, letter C—a period is needed after "Mrs."

Motion by Visocky/Dearing to approve the minutes of 5/16/02 with amendments. Motion voted. Yeas-6, Nays-0. Motion carried.

None

Mrs. Short asked about the amount of expenditures for instructional equipment being over budget. Mrs. Masear explained it was due to the computer lab purchase. We received Closing the Gap money, but did not have a line item in our budget in which to put it, so that is why instructional equipment is negative.

Mrs. Masear also informed the Board that tax anticipation warrants may be possible due to the late tax bills. We should be able to handle payroll and expenses in June, but she is watching July closely. She also added that the state aid payment for June should have been a double payment but in reality it will not be due to the state’s budget trouble.

Motion by VanBeuning/Short to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion voted. Yeas--Buttice, Dearing, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays—none. Motion carried.

Motion by Schwader/Visocky to approve the warrants. Motion voted. Yeas--Buttice, Dearing, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays—none. Motion carried.

Mrs. Masear reported on the EPACC curriculum meetings on June 10 and 11. She gave the Board a handout on when meetings have taken place during the last school year and which faculty members have been involved. She also reported that rough drafts of the science and social studies curriculum guides are being developed. On October 25, 2002, articulation meetings for the feeder districts will take place to allow teachers to share activities that align with the standards.

Also, Mrs. Masear discussed the new discipline procedures outlined in next year’s student handbook. Two meetings were held with the committee composed of administration, board members, and parents. At those meetings, discipline survey results were discussed and input gathered on the survey questions. A total revision of the discipline plan was discussed. Members were presented with the revised plan at the second meeting. There will be a new format to the handbook as a whole, with a new holographic cover. Overall cost to the district will be $13 cheaper than last year.

Bills from the track meet are still coming in. Admissions are believed to be down from last year. Police, fire, and trainers had to be paid for 3 days instead of 2 due to the inclement weather on Saturday. Concessions look to be about the same as least year.

Committee did not meet. However, Mrs. Masear informed the Board that Mr. Michael is still out with his daughter’s illness. The Board offered their thoughts and prayers to Mr. Michael and his family. We may need to hire another temporary worker to ensure the readiness of the building when school resumes in August.

Addressed in Superintendent’s Report.

Motion by Visocky/VanBeuning to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with East Peoria Community High School for bus transportation for the 2002-2003 school year. Motion voted. Yeas—Buttice, Dearing, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays—none. Motion carried.

Motion by Short/Dearing to terminate the minibus leasing agreement and transfer bus leasing agreement of large bus to East Peoria Community High School in conjunction with Midwest Transit. Motion voted. Yeas—Buttice, Dearing, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays—none. Motion carried.

Motion by Visocky/Schwader to hire Todd Garber as first grade teacher for the 2002-2003 school year at Bachelor’s step 1. Motion voted. Yeas—Buttice, Dearing, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays—none. Motion carried.

Motion by Short/Dearing to approve discipline procedures for the school year 2002-2003 as presented. Motion voted. Yeas-6, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by VanBeuning/Schwader to implement a new lease to update to a Canon Digital copy machine. Motion voted. Yeas—Buttice, Dearing, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays—none. Motion carried.

Resolution by Visocky/Dearing to transfer the interest from the working cash fund to the education fund. Motion voted. Yeas—Buttice, Dearing, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays—none. Motion carried.

Resolution by VanBeuning/Dearing. to adopt the prevailing wage rates for Tazewell County. Motion voted. Yeas—Buttice, Dearing, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays—none. Motion carried.

Resolution by Schwader/Visocky to enter into an intergovernmental agreement entitled "Peoria County Cooperative Purchasing Program" for the 2002-2003 school year. Motion voted. Yeas—Buttice, Dearing, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays—none. Motion carried.

Motion by Short/Schwader to approve an underground electric easement with CILCO. Motion voted. Yeas—Buttice, Dearing, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays—none. Motion carried.

Motion by Visocky/VanBeuning to renew the WCSIT 2002-2003 School Board legal liability insurance—pooling agreement and insurance renewal. Motion voted. Yeas—Buttice, Dearing, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays—none. Motion carried.

Motion by Visocky/Schwader to allow Mrs. Masear to hire a temporary custodian for summer 2002. Motion voted. Yeas—Buttice, Dearing, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays—none. Motion carried.

The Board appreciates the work of Mr. Larry Prince in dragging the ball diamond for the benefit of the school and its students. A letter of appreciation was sent to him.

The Board acknowledges that the school will not transport students to and from baseball, softball, and track practices or home games and meets.

Motion by Visocky/Schwader to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing superintendent evaluation, employment of personnel, and negotiations. Motion voted. Yeas-6, Nays-0. Motion carried.

The Board entered executive session at 7:57 p.m.

Motion by Visocky/VanBeuning to return to open session. Motion voted. Yeas-6, Nays-0.

The Board returned to open session at 9:48 p.m.

Motion by Dearing/Schwader to increase the superintendent’s salary by 6% for FY03. The board recognizes the fine leadership displayed by Mrs. Masear and her willingness to far exceed her normal duties. A 6% increase in her wage will actually be a savings to the district in the long run due to her fine leadership. Motion voted. Yeas—Buttice, Dearing, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays—none. Motion carried.

Motion by Visocky/Dearing to adjourn the meeting. Motion voted. Yeas-6, Nays-0. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for July 18, 2002 at 6 p.m.

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Christine Short, Acting Secretary Steven Buttice, President