2007 BOARD MEETINGS

May 21, 2007

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of District #154 was held at the high school on May 21, 2007.

President Henning called the meeting to order at 8:01 p.m.

Present: Wisz, Dujmovich, Trader,Henning,Fischer,and Darlington

Absent:Torman

Administration: Bertrand, Vance, and Secretary Baser

Guests: Beau Buchs, Jason Robinson, Carol Waldran, Art Students and their parents.

Press: None

Jason Robinson, teacher and coach at MCHS, presented a letter to the Board regarding his coaching position at MCHS.

Moved by Wisz and seconded by Trader to approve the following consent agenda items: the minutes of the May 7, 2007 regular meeting as amended, and not release the executive session minutes of May 7, 2007; and pay the financial obligations of the District as presented; the April 2007 treasurer’s report; to accept the Kooi and Pingel Educational Loan Trust Summary Report of April 30, 2007; to authorize Dr. Bertrand to prepare for the District’s annual audit using Eder, Casella and Company; to authorize Dr. Bertrand to advertise for milk bids for the 2007-08 school year; to continue membership in the IASB for $3, 119; the independent contractor agreement renewal for athletic training services provided by Marengo Physical Therapy; the 2nd semester fuel bill; and the amended calendar of 2006/07 to reflect the last day of school being May 25, 2007 and use of two emergency days and deletion of all unused emergency days. Roll Call Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion Carried.

The Board of Education presented the savings bonds to Julio Lopez, Anna Tennant and Eric Magnetta, who won the Board Art Purchase Awards for 2007.

Beau Buchs, FFA advisor and Agricultural Education teacher at MCHS gave a presentation on the activities of his students during the 2006/07 school year.

Moved by Fischer and seconded by Dujmovich to regretfully accept the resignations of Abby Rubel and Lisa Ghilarducci effective the end of the 2006/07 school year; to accept the coaches and sponsors as listed for the 2007/08 school year; and to employ Jaime Cadengo as Assistant Principal for the 2007/08 school year at a salary of $72,750.00. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.

Moved by Dujmovich and seconded by Trader to leave the hot lunch price at $2.25 for 2007/08 school year. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.

Moved by Fischer and seconded by Darlington to approve the first reading of the proposed board policy changes. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.

Moved by Wisz and seconded by Darlington to approve the budget transfer Resolution of expenditures as presented. Roll Call Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion Carried.

Moved by Trader and seconded by Wisz to approve the revised 2007-08 school calendar moving the April 24, 2008 SIP day to February 15, 2007. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.

Superintendent/Board Report:

  1. No discussion on the following zoning hearings: Manor Hill Subdivision in RileyTownship; and The Henning’s in RileyTownship.
  2. Discussed end of year activities such as awards programs and graduation. Discussed Brittany’s Law.
  3. Discussed the High School Office reorganization for 2007/08 school year.
  4. District #18, #165 and #154 will share the legal cost of Richard Flood, attorney, to determine how the districts can implement the county impact fee language which indicates that developments within 1 ½ miles of the city limits can have the developer fees applied to them.
  5. Discussed the Grand Pointe Homes developer wanting the city tow waive the new fees the city adopted in April.
  6. Discussed the pre-school program. There were four applicants for the position of teacher/coordinator.
  7. No discussion on the Champions of Change-Solutions for Success seminar sponsored by MCC and the SSNS articles.
  8. Discussed upcoming dates.

Moved by Fischer and seconded by Darlington to go into executive session at 9:32 p.m. to discuss personnel. Roll Call Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion Carried.

Moved by Darlington and seconded by Fischer to return to the regular meeting at 12:01 a.m. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.

Moved by Fischer and seconded by Wisz to approve the administrative raises for the 2007/08 school year as presented. Roll Call Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion Carried.

Moved by Wisz and seconded by Trader to approve the Administrative Athletic Director’s contract with Becky Weinhandl as presented. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.

Moved by Fischer and seconded by Darlington to approve the 2007/08 ESP raises as discussed. Voice Vote: motion Carried.

Moved by Trader and seconded by Fischer to send a Letter of Remedy to teacher 05210701. Roll Call Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion Carried.

There being no other business, Fischer moved the meeting be adjourned at 12:04 a.m.

Signed:

President Secretary

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Elizabeth HenningLinda Dujmovich

“Roll Call Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays” indicates: Members voting aye: Henning, Wisz, Trader,Fischer,Darlington, and Dujmovich. Members voting nay: none.

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