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, MARCH 10, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE PAXTON-BUCKLEY-LODA HIGH SCHOOL 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: Steve Bloomstrand, David Dowling, Jeff Jarboe, Jean Schwartz, Al Schweighart, Michael Short and Dean Swan.

 

Others present were Marvin Barger, Andy Bennett, Rick Brackmann, Will Brumleve, Dylan Bergman, Susan Bergman, Carol Camp, Stan Daro, Trent Eshleman, Scot Fairfield, Jim Flaherty, Emily Jones, Margo Jones, Bill Lee, Cliff McClure, Brad Pickens, Sheila Pickens, John Rawdin, Lynn Rubarts, Brian Taylor, Tara Tighe, Thomas Vaughn and Marilyn Weber.

 

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

 

Jean Schwartz 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.

 

David Dowling moved to approve payment of all current bills.  Al Schweighart 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 Mary Ager resigning as Class Sponsor at the High School.

 

Dean Swan read a letter from Darrin Roelfs resigning as custodian at Loda Grade School and Junior High School.

 

Dean Swan read a letter from Kristin Oyer requesting a leave of absence from coaching volleyball and for a maternity leave from teaching. 

 

Mr. McClure introduced Mr. Brackmann, Director of Special Education, who informed the board that there will be an increase of 14.5% in the IDEA flow-through federal grant.  This year our total was $425,169 and projected to be $486,682 for next year.  PBL will also be receiving an additional $36,000 for this year after amending the original grant.  Mr. Brackmann also informed the board that the Compliance Review from the Illinois State Board of Education will be April 20-22, 2004.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Brian Taylor to give the board an update on the progress of the   construction project.  The work in progress includes the metal deck, masonry walls at the connecting corridor, the roof installation has begun at the classroom areas and block work has started at the gym area.  The project remains approximately one month behind schedule.  Weather still remains a concern.  Skillman will have their biweekly construction update on March 11th at 10:00am in the Skillman Trailer.  The monthly progress meeting will be held on March 26 at 10:00am with a committee meeting to follow with a discussion regarding Technology.

 

Nick Leon arrived at 7:16 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure discussed the 2004-2005 school calendar.  The first date of attendance will be August 25th.  The last day of attendance would be June 2nd.  There will be two additional school improvement days for the teachers to collaborate with each other.  It has been brought to Mr. McClure’s attention that there is an IMEA contest to be held the week that he has scheduled spring break, so he will be bringing back another calendar at the April board meeting for approval.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Mr. Rawdin to discuss the Friday School Proposal for the Junior High.  Mr. Rawdin has investigated the questions that the board brought up at the February meeting.  Mr. Rawdin talked to the school that he received the Friday school idea from and said parents send a snack to school with the student that is serving a Friday school punishment.  Students can eat this snack anytime during the allotted time frame.  Mr. Rawdin or Ms. Tighe would be in charge of getting the kids together in the room that is designated for Friday school.  The teacher that is in charge of detention would be afforded a break before they start supervising.  Mr. McClure talked to Chris Miller, the district’s attorney, regarding bus transportation, and transportation would only need to be provided to a special needs student.  Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the Friday School Proposal.  David Dowling moved to approve the Friday School Proposal.  Steve Bloomstrand seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Summer School coordinator Tara Tighe to discuss the 2004 summer school program.  The location for summer school will be at the junior high.  The dates for summer school will be June 2nd through July 2nd.

 

Mr. McClure has informed the board that the finance committee has discussed several fee and lunch price increases to help increase revenue in the education fund.  He has emailed a survey to each of the board members and would like their input on fees and lunch prices.  There will be a meeting on April 14th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss these fees before the board meeting.

 

Mr. McClure discussed the Comprehensive Insurance bids.  Mr. McClure has met with Dale Johnson to work on the preliminary information needed for the bid package.  In the past, the district has sent out bids for insurance coverage once every three years. Mr. McClure recommended the board approve seeking bids for the Comprehensive Insurance.  Jeff Jarboe moved to seek bids for the Comprehensive Insurance bids.  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 approve membership to the IESA and IHSA.  Dean Swan moved to approve the applications of the IESA and IHSA membership.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Mr. McClure recommended that the board approve the Paxton Day Care proposal for the use of the PBL Junior High School from June 1st through July 30th.  In the past, they have utilitized Clara Peterson but due to some tentative plans for tile removal in the cafeteria at that site they have requested the Junior High as an alternative.  Jean Schwartz moved to approve the Paxton Day Care proposal.  Dean Swan seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

In other business, Mr. McClure reminded the board that the PBL Education Foundation Donor breakfast will be held on March 30th.

 

Mr. McClure would also like to congratulate the Math team for winning another regional. 

 

Mr. McClure informed the board that he has talked with Andy Bennett and the principals about putting together a list of summer maintenance projects.

 

Al Schweighart made a motion to go into closed session to discuss employment of specific employees and pending litigation.  Dean Swan seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Closed session began at 7:53 p.m.

 

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

 

Closed Session ended at 8:46 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure recommended the board hire Tammy Milburn as Loda Grade School and Junior High Custodian.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve the hiring of Tammy Milburn as Loda Grade School and Junior High Custodian.  Jean Schwartz 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 Dr. Mike Brehm as Technology Coordinator for the 2004-2005 school year, with a salary to be determined later.  Steve Bloomstrand made a motion to approve the hiring of Dr. Mike Brehm as Technology Coordinator for the 2004-2005 school year with a salary to be determined later.  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 hire Trent Eshleman as Clara Peterson Elementary School Principal for the 2004-2005 school year, with a salary to be determined later.  Jean Schwartz made a motion to approve the hiring of Trent Eshleman as Clara Peterson Elementary School Principal for the 2004-2005 school year, with a salary to be determined later.  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 hire Bill Lee as Loda Grade School Principal for the 2004-2005 school year, with a salary to be determined later.  Al Schweighart made a motion to approve the hiring of Bill Lee as Loda Grade School Principal for the 2004-2005 school year, with a salary to be determined later.  Steve Bloomstrand 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 John Rawdin as Junior High School Principal for the 2004-2005 school year, with a salary to be determined later.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve the hiring of John Rawdin as Junior High School Principal for the 2004-2005 school year, with a salary to be determined later.  Dean Swan 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 Jim Flaherty as High School Principal for the 2004-2005 school year, with a salary to be determined later.  Jean Schwartz made a motion to approve the hiring of Jim Flaherty as High School Principal for the 2004-2005 school year, with a salary to be determined later.  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 hire Tara Tighe on a 10 month contract as Dean of Students at the Junior High School for the 2004-2005 school year, with a salary to be determined later.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve the hiring of Tara Tighe on a 10 month contract as Dean of Students at the Junior High School for the 2004-2005 school year, with a salary to be determined later.  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 resignation of Mary Ager as High School Class Sponsor and the resignation of Darrin Roelfs as Custodian at Loda Grade School and Junior High.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve the resignations of Mary Ager and Darrin Roelfs.  Jean Schwartz 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 one year leave of absence request from Kristin Oyer as Varsity Volleyball coach for the 2004-2005 school year.  Al Schweighart made a motion to approve the request.  Jean Schwartz 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 maternity leave request from Kristin Oyer.  Al Schweighart made a motion to approve the maternity leave request for Kristin Oyer.  Jean Schwartz 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.  Steve Bloomstrand seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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President, Board of Education                               Secretary, Board of Education