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, NOVEMBER 16, 2005 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE PAXTON-BUCKLEY-LODA BOARD ROOM IN PAXTON, ILLINOIS.

President Mike Short called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Upon roll call, the following board members answered present: Dawn Bachtold, David Dowling, Phillip Duling, Jeff Jarboe, Mike Short, Dean Swan and Shawn Young.

Others present were Kasey Allen, Mike Allen, Marvin Barger, Pauline Bazzell, Andy Bennett, Rick Brackmann, Will Brumleve, Stan Daro, Nancy Dewey, Trent Eshleman, Jim Flaherty, Clint Forsyth, Barbara Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Jim Foster, Dan Gee, Mike Herriott, Cliff McClure, Madge Mullinax, John Rawdin, Lynn Rubarts, Susan Satterlee, Liz Satterlee, Pat Seim, Courtney Seim, Duane Seim, James Shields, Debbie Smith, Tara Tighe, Kim Valentine, Bob Valentine, JJ Valentine, and Marilyn Weber.

Shawn Young moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings. Dawn Bachtold 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. Dean Swan seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Phillip Duling moved to approve payment of all current bills. Dean Swan seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Dean Swan read a letter from Stacy Ward requesting a leave of absence for maternity leave.

Dean Swan read a letter from Jackie Lynch requesting an extension on her Family Medical Leave absence.

Dean Swan read a letter from one of the students in the 4^th grade class thanking the board for allowing them to take a field trip to Springfield.

Clint Forsyth addressed the board regarding naming the football field after Gerald Zimmerman. He was a long time teacher/coach and avid fan of the PCHS and PBL school districts since 1964.

Madge Mulinax addressed the board regarding the dismissal of Dwain Nance as softball coach.

Courtney Seim addressed the board regarding the dismissal of Dwain Nance as softball coach.

Mr. McClure introduced Tara Tighe and Stan Daro. They reported to the board on the most recent professional development day held on November 9, 2005. The day went very well and the teachers have put in a lot of extra time to move this curriculum coordination in the right direction.

Mr. McClure introduced the four principals. They each provided a report to the board on parent teacher conferences which were held on November 7^th and 8^th.

Mr. McClure discussed the tentative 2005 Tax Levy with the board. Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the tentative 2005 tax levy. Dean Swan made a motion to approve the tentative 2005 tax levy. David Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. Mr. McClure also recommended that the board set a levy hearing prior to the December 14^th board meeting at 7:00 p.m. Jeff Jarboe made a motion to set the levy hearing for December 14, 2005 prior to the regular board meeting at 7:00 p.m. Phillip Duling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure discussed the extra-curricular committee report. A letter of interest has been sent to the Fisher School District’s Superintendent, regarding the golf program, to see if there is an interest in a Co-Op with PBL. The second issue discussed was the school district’s gym usage by the public. Mr. Mark Prina from the Paxton Park District has met with John Overstreet, Pat Prina, Tara Tighe and Trent Eshleman regarding the Park District’s usage of the following facilities for their winter programs. The following facilities would be used for basketball: Clara Peterson for Grades K-1, Eastlawn for Grades 6-8, and Junior High for Grades 2-5. The Men’s basketball league will be using the high school on Sundays. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings Eastlawn will be used for women’s volleyball. Mr. McClure made a recommendation for the board to accept the committee’s recommendation to implement the gym usage proposal. Shawn Young made a motion to accept the committee’s recommendation to implement the gym usage proposal. Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Liz Foster left the meeting at 7:36 p.m.

David Dowling reported on the most recent insurance committee meeting. Health Alliance and Personal Care were both present at the meeting to inform the committee on different options that we could use to restructure the District’s Health Insurance.

Mr. McClure introduced the principals to discuss the fall activities at each building. Each building had a handout for the board members.

Mr. McClure informed the board that David Harber has submitted a School Library Per Capita Grant to ISBE. The District receives funds annually but as a requirement of the grant the board must review the requirements and approve the grant. David Dowling made a motion to approve the School Library Per Capita Grant and verify that the requirements of the grant are being implemented. Dean Swan seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure discussed the Student Transportation Digital Recording Systems. There was a demonstration for the administrators, Dean Swan and David Dowling by Honeywell, Inc. They observed the capabilities of these digital recording systems. It would store about two weeks of digital images. It would have video and audio and there would be two cameras per bus. The district has budgeted for this expense and the district will be reimbursed for this equipment. The equipment would be installed in 10 route buses and 2 buses that travel to Champaign. Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the purchase of the proposed digital recording system, which will cost $26,000, of which approximately 70% will be reimbursed by the state. David Dowling made a motion to approve the purchase of the digital recording system, which will cost $26,000, of which approximately 70% will be reimbursed by the state. Shawn Young seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

In other business, Mr. McClure informed the board that the policy committee needs to meet before the December meeting.

The Buildings and Grounds committee needs to meet with Scot Fairfield before the December meeting.

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

Closed session began at 8:09 p.m.

Shawn Young moved to come out of closed session. David Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Closed session ended at 9:13 p.m.

Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the resignation of Jim Flaherty as High School Principal as of December 31, 2005. Phillip Duling made a motion to approve the resignation of Jim Flaherty as High School Principal as of December 31, 2005. Dawn Bachtold seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the extended medical leave request from Jackie Lynch. Dean Swan made a motion to approve the extended medical leave request from Jackie Lynch. Dawn Bachtold 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 maternity leave request from Stacy Ward. Jeff Jarboe made a motion to accept the maternity leave request from Stacy Ward. Phillip Duling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the hiring of Dale Hoogstraadt as Special Education Teacher at PBL Eastlawn. David Dowling made a motion to approve the hiring of Dale Hoogstraadt as Special Education Teacher at PBL Eastlawn. Phillip Duling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the hiring of John Perkins as interim principal at the high school, salary not to exceed $35,000, plus living expenses up to $3,000.

Dean Swan made a motion to approve the hiring of John Perkins as interim principal at the high school, salary not to exceed $35,000, plus living expenses up to $3,000. David Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the hiring of Pat Prina as 8^th grade boys basketball coach. Shawn Young made a motion to approve the hiring of Pat Prina as 8^th grade boys basketball coach. David Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Dawn Bachtold, David Dowling, Phillip Duling, Mike Short, Dean Swan and Shawn Young voted aye, Jeff Jarboe voted present. The motion passed 6 to 1.

Dawn Bachtold made a motion to adjourn. Phillip Duling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.

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President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education