MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PAXTON-BUCKLEY-LODA COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT NO. 10 BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FORD, CHAMPAIGN, VERMILION, IROQUOIS AND LIVINGSTON COUNTIES OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS HELD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2005 AT 7:10 P.M. AT THE PAXTON-BUCKLEY-LODA HIGH SCHOOL IN PAXTON, ILLINOIS.

 

President Mike Short called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

 

Upon roll call, the following board members answered present: David Dowling, Jeff Jarboe, Jean Schwartz, Alan Schweighart, Mike Short and Dean Swan.  Steve Bloomstrand was absent.

 

Others present were Marvin Barger, Andy Bennett, Rick Brackmann, Mike Brehm, Will Brumleve, Stan Daro, Phillip Duling, Trent Eshleman, Matt Fitton, Jim Flaherty, Kevin Harms, Bill Lee, Cliff McClure, Audra Nuckols, John Overstreet, Brad Pickens, Sheila Pickens, John Rawdin, David Reickers, Lynn Rubarts, Brian Taylor, Tara Tighe and Marilyn Weber.

 

David Dowling moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings.  Jean Schwartz seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Jeff Jarboe moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  David Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Al Schweighart moved to approve payment of all current bills.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Dean Swan read a letter of resignation from Raymond (Butch) Price, resigning from his head custodian position at the high school effective April 7, 2005.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Kevin Harms, the new president of the PBL youth football league and Mr. Harms asked the board for their permission to use the PBL Football Facilities for the 2005 Youth Football league season.  Mr. McClure recommended that the board approve the use of the facilities by the youth football league.  The board will take formal action at the February board meeting.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Matt Fitton from the Knights of Columbus.  He presented the School Board with a check for $1926.00 for the Special Education and Early Childhood program.

 

Kevin Harms and Matt Fitton left the meeting at 7:19 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Brian Taylor from the Skillman Corporation.  Mr. Taylor informed the board that the gymnasium is finished and floor tile work is continuing in the corridors.  Locker installation has begun and kitchen equipment is continuing to be installed and final connections are being made.  Mr. McClure informed the board that the next building committee meeting is set for January 13, 2005 at 9:00am and will be held in the new junior high building in the board room.  Mr. McClure also informed the board that he has sent a letter to the Capital Development Board for final payment now that the project is 93% complete.  Mr. McClure asked the board to start thinking of possible dates to host a Dedication Ceremony and Open House for staff, students, and community members.  Mr. McClure also discussed tentative dates to move district equipment and teacher supplies into assigned grade centers.  Mr. McClure and Mr. Lee reviewed a walk thru that was completed at the current junior high and the minor changes that would need to be made at that location for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students.  He also updated the board on where the appraisal process stood for Loda Grade School.  Mr. McClure announced that the PBL Education Foundation would like to have their 2005 Taste of PBL in conjunction with the Dedication and Open House.

 

Brian Taylor left the meeting at 7:24 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure informed the board that Mike Brehm has collected a few responses from the email address he set up to receive ideas to name the third to fifth grade center presently know as the PBL Junior High.  A discussion was held regarding naming the facility.  Dean Swan made a motion to name the new third through fifth grade attendance center on East Center Street to PBL Eastlawn School.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Mr. McClure reported to the Board that the District administration continues to review ways in which it can reduce expenditures for the 2006 fiscal year.  This could include reduction in staff, programming, and materials.  Mr. McClure would like to meet with the finance committee before the February Board meeting to discuss this topic. 

 

Mr. McClure introduced Rick Brackmann the Director of the Ford County Special Education Cooperative.  Mr. Brackmann discussed with the board the outcome of the Compliance Review conducted within our Special Education Programs.  He provided the board with his response to the review.  He also reviewed with the board a Special Education Eligibility Criteria Guideline Manual.  

 

Mr. McClure introduced Tara Tighe, summer school coordinator.  Ms. Tighe discussed potential dates and an attendance center for the District to hold summer school.  The board discussed July 6th as the start date for summer school and the ending date of August 5th.  The tentative location for summer school is the New Junior High.  There was also a discussion on the possible effect on the Junior High fall sports programs.

 

Mr. McClure announced to the Board the dates for the state and local assessment tests.  ISAT for grades 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 will begin on March 8 and end on March 17.  PSAE/ACT for juniors will begin on April 27 and end on April 28. STS, the District’s local assessment, for grades 1-9 will begin on April 4 and end on April 22.  He also reviewed with the board the steps the district is taking to improve test scores.

 

Jean Schwartz made a motion to go into closed session to discuss employment of specific employees and collective negotiation.  David Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

The school board members walked through the new junior high building.

 

Closed session began at 9:00 p.m.

 

Jean Schwartz moved to come out of closed session.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Closed session ended at 10:52 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure recommended the board approve hiring Doug Eichelberger as Head Custodian at the New PBL Junior High.  Jean Schwartz made a motion to approve hiring Doug Eichelberger as Head Custodian at the New PBL Junior High.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Mr. McClure recommended the board accept the resignation of Raymond (Butch) Price as head custodian at the high school. Dean Swan made a motion to accept the resignation of Raymond (Butch) Price as head custodian at the high school.  Al Schweighart seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Mr. McClure recommended the board hire Angela Webster as high school special education job coach.  This is a part-time position with no benefits.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve hiring Angela Webster as high school special education job coach.  David Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

David Dowling made a motion to adjourn.  Jean Schwartz seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Meeting adjourned at 10:54 p.m.

 

 

 

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President, Board of Education                               Secretary, Board of Education