Robein School
Board of Education Meeting
September 21, 2000
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Buttice at 6:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Knight, Ms. Skaggs, Mrs. Short, Mr. Visocky, Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Greuter, and Mr.
Buttice. Superintendent Bradshaw was also in attendance.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
GUESTS: Mr. Vandemore, Mrs. Haight, Mrs. Daggs, Audrey Beirise, and Gary Gleespen
Motion by Mr. Visocky/Mr. Knight to approve minutes from August 19 meeting. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Dr. Bradshaw briefed on budget. He reported he increased some health insurance items by 50% due to some upcoming circumstances. He also briefed on revenue and expenditure projections for the 2000-01 school year.
Motion by Mr. Knight/Mr. Sherwood to approve the budget for the 2000-01 school year with the health insurance revision.
Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Mrs. Haight asked board to check out updates on web page. She also introduced her student teacher, Audrey Beirise. Miss
Beirise will be student teaching here until November 1. Miss Beirise said she is enjoying her experience at Robein.
Dr. Bradshaw reported we have not received all tax monies yet. He reported they would probably be received at the beginning of November. Dr. Bradshaw reported he is getting bids for a new minibus. He also reported the fire safety fund is low, and he recommends the board transfer some money to raise it back up.
Dr. Bradshaw reported the imprest fund has been busy due to baseball and softball season. Mrs. Short inquired about check charge. Dr. Bradshaw explained it was for new checks.
Dr. Bradshaw reported we need to move some money from the general activity fund to the sports fund. He also reported the craft show is still a go, even though they are short on crafters.
Motion by Mr. Visocky/Mr. Sherwood to approve treasurer’s report. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Mr. Visocky inquired on the status of the network. Dr. Bradshaw commented about 2/3rd’s of the classrooms have been modified from 1 LAN drop to 4 LAN drops. Mrs. Short inquired on item #26. Dr. Bradshaw explained it was actually for 4 computers not a server. Mr. Visocky inquired on item #61. Dr. Bradshaw commented the AC is working great in the gym. He also said the students complained about it being too cold during the assembly. He added the louvers could use adjustment, so the AC doesn’t blow directly on people. Mr. Visocky also inquired if item #66 was the last installment to the attorneys’. Mr. Visocky inquired on item #132. Dr. Bradshaw commented the intercom system is complete, but it may need new speakers due to the power output.
Motion by Mr. Knight/Ms. Skaggs to approve warrants. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Dr. Bradshaw reported the maintenance grant has been approved. It is a matching grant up to $50,000. Dr. Bradshaw said he included all the paperwork regarding the boiler and the heater in the gym. The matching half would reimburse the district $38,392.
Dr. Bradshaw briefed on the waiver for the 6 school improvement days. He said he received a call from the regional superintendent. The regional superintendent was not going to approve the waiver to the state board. Dr. Bradshaw inquired why other schools were getting approval. The state board offered 3 full days for 1 year instead of 6. Dr. Bradshaw stated he would do new waiver form for the 3 full days for 1 year.
Dr. Bradshaw reported on staff changes. He stated they are going very well. He has not received any adverse reports from the split 2nd grade class.
Dr. Bradshaw recommended the board transfer $15,000 from working cash fund to life safety fund, until the maintenance grant money is received.
Dr. Bradshaw also briefed on the Annual Application for Recognition for 2000-01 school year.
CURRICULUM: Did not meet
BUILDING: See minutes from meeting. There was discussion of replacing the last 2 sections of the roof that have never been replaced. With the life/safety grant to be in place for next year, it was considered to be an opportune time to replace the sections. Dr. Bradshaw stated the students have been asking about painting the games back on the blacktop. He also commented that they are still running ductwork and wiring for AC in the teachers’ lounge. The wiring should also be in place by weekend for the LAN drops. Dr. Bradshaw inquired about storage room for the carnival and dance decorations. Dr. Bradshaw inquired about procuring a new fire alarm monitoring system from Turnbull Electronics due to some the past problems with the old system. The system he looked at would cost about $400 for equipment and $25 for monthly service.
POLICY: Mr. Sherwood commented on 2 specific policies (6.180 and 6.270). He feels that these 2 policies need to be looked at and determine if they are applicable to our district. He also commented on policy 7:10 with regards to sports teams. It was a general consensus that coed sports teams are not safe and beneficial to most students. Regarding girls basketball, Ms. Skaggs inquired about playing on other schools’ teams. Dr. Bradshaw commented this requires inter- governmental agreements, and most schools are not doing them.
TECHNOLOGY: See minutes from meeting. There was general discussion on arranging community classes. Dr. Bradshaw suggested we buy another media projector, but we also need some new computers. Dr. Bradshaw has compiled a list of students whose parents don’t want their pictures on the school web page or to have access to the internet. He said the list would be distributed to the teachers immediately. The next meeting is scheduled for October 9.
SPORT: The committee conducted a meeting on September 21 at 5:30 P.M. Discussed parking responsibilities for the state track meet next year. The baseball coach, Rick Baillez, would like to see some scheduling changes for next year.
Ms. Skaggs inquired whether the baseball or softball coaches indicated if they would be returning next year. Ms. Dallinger indicated she would like to schedule permitting.
LABOR: Currently working new contract for teachers.
DISCIPLINE: The discipline committee met and discussed dress code issues. Dr. Bradshaw had a meeting with a couple of parents, and consequently a letter was sent home to upper grade parents. Mr. Knight brought up the idea of the students wearing uniforms, if they can’t follow the dress code. The school bus rules were reviewed. There have been a couple of students who have not been following the rules. Mr. Sherwood inquired if the bus is hitting its stops on time. Ms. Skaggs inquired how the bus stops are determined. There was discussion on making a map of the bus stops. Open lunch/closed lunch survey will be distributed soon. The uniform question will also be on the upcoming survey.
Mrs. Daggs commented that school year is going well and she has been busy spending technology funds.
October 27 will be a ½ day for students, so the teachers can conduct grade level meetings. The meetings allow teachers to interact with other teachers of the same grade. Robein will be hosting the EPACC board dinner.
Dr Bradshaw distributed a handout with the enrollment numbers for the year. The district has gained 16 students from last year. The 2nd grade class is doing well. Mrs. Wainright is teaching reading to both classes and Mrs. Passmore is teaching math to both classes. This is being done for consistency. Ms. Skaggs inquired if the bus rider hall is being monitored, in order to prevent some of the past problems. Dr. Bradshaw suggests moving school registration to the first week in August. There was discussion as to whether this interfered with summer sports programs of the park district. Dr. Bradshaw said he will contact Rick Baillez for more information. Dr. Bradshaw briefed on new employee packet. He commented on what the new packets will consist of. Mrs. Short inquired if teachers get handbook. Dr. Bradshaw answered yes. Mrs. Short then inquired if anybody goes over the handbook with the teachers. Dr. Bradshaw stated they review it at teachers’ meetings. Mr. Buttice commented that a waiver of insurance needs to be completed for teachers that decline health insurance. See attached for new employee packet contents.
Motion by Mr. Visocky/Mr. Knight to transfer $15,000 from working cash fund to life/safety fund, until life/safety grant money is received. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Knight/Mrs. Short to approve Application for Recognition of Schools for the 2000-01 school year. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Sherwood/Mr. Knight to approve maintenance grant for matching funds. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Knight/Mr. Sherwood to approve statement of completion for amendments 10 and 11. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Visocky/Mrs. Short to enter executive session. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
The board entered executive session at 8:25 P.M. to discuss personnel and negotiations.
Motion by Ms. Skaggs/Mr. Knight to return open session. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Dr. Bradshaw commented on board convention packets, and stated he has reservation numbers at the Sheraton in Chicago.
Motion by Ms. Skaggs/Mr. Visocky to accept agreement between Robein Board of Education and Robein Federation of Teachers for the 2000 through 2003 school years. Motion voted. Yeas-6, Nays-1. Motion carried.
Mr. Buttice expressed his concerns regarding sections 16.1, 16.2 and 16.3. He stated the only reason those sections were agreed upon is because they are state mandated committees. Mr. Buttice also expressed with grave concern that with tax caps only increasing revenue 1.6% and salary increases over the next three years of 4.5%, 4.5%, and 5.0%, this proposes future concern for financial viability. Mr. Buttice also thanked the negotiations committee for doing a fine job. He also thanked the teachers’ negotiation committee for their cooperative spirit.
Motion by Mr. Visocky/Mr. Knight to adjourn. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
Next regular board meeting is set for October 19, 2000 at 6:30 P.M.
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Steven Buttice, President Eric Greuter, Secretary
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