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, APRIL 13, 2005 AT 7:09 P.M. AT THE PAXTON-BUCKLEY-LODA BOARD ROOM IN PAXTON, ILLINOIS.

 

Superintendent Clifford McClure called the meeting to order at 7:09 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 Marvin Barger, Steve Bloomstrand, Rick Brackmann, Mike Brehm, Will Brumleve, Stan Daro, Nancy Dewey, Trent Eshleman, Jim Flaherty, Jenny Jamison, Kathleen Lee, Bill Lee, Cliff McClure, John Rawdin, Lynn Rubarts, Jean Schwartz, Tara Tighe, and Marilyn Weber.

 

Mr. McClure asked for nominations from the floor for the office of President.  Dean Swan nominated Mike Short.  David Dowling moved to close the nominations.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion.  A voice vote was taken to approve the motion to close the nominations.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.  Mike Short was elected President.

 

Mike Short asked for nominations from the floor for the office of Vice President.  Mike Short nominated David Dowling.  Shawn Young moved to close the nominations.  Dean Swan seconded the motion.  A voice vote was taken to approve the motion to close the nominations.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.  David Dowling was elected Vice President.

 

Mike Short asked for nominations from the floor for the office of Board Secretary.  David Dowling nominated Dean Swan.  Shawn Young moved to close the nominations.  Phillip Duling seconded the motion.  A voice vote was taken to approve the motion to close the nominations.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.  Dean Swan was elected Secretary.

 

David Dowling moved to affirm all existing board policies, contracts, leases, committees and meeting minutes.  Dean Swan seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Dean Swan moved to hold the board meetings on the second Wednesday after the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the PBL Board Room, Room 208B.  David Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, the following members voted aye, Dawn Bachtold, David Dowling, Phillip Duling, Mike Short, Dean Swan and Shawn Young.  Jeff Jarboe voted nay.  Motion carried by majority.

 

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.

 

David Dowling 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 from the 4th Grade Class at Loda Grade School inviting the board to the Showcase of the World on May 5th at Loda Grade School.

 

Dean Swan read a letter from Dave Cox resigning as 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach.

 

Dean Swan read a letter from Amy Johnson requesting an extended maternity leave for the 2005-2006 school year.  It would begin in August of 2005 and she would return to work on January 3, 2006.

 

Dean Swan read a letter from William Lee resigning as Loda Grade School principal as of June 29, 2005.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Kathleen Lee and Jenny Jamison.  They discussed a plan for a new playground structure at Eastlawn school.  They discussed the possibility of the handprint fundraiser as they did for the Clara Peterson Elementary School.  The board gave their approval for them to send a letter home to students to form a committee.

 

Kathleen Lee and Jenny Jamison left the meeting at 7:23 p.m.

 

Mike Short spoke about the retiring board members, Steve Bloomstrand, Jean Schwartz and Al Schweighart and presented them with a recognition plaque and a life-time activity pass.

 

Mr. McClure reported on the Open House/Dedication.  It was very successful and heard a lot of positive comments from the community about the building.  The district received the final payment from the Capital Development Board.  Mr. McClure also reported on the punch list items that are currently being completed.  The ground should be seeded in the next week or two.  He also stated that recreation equipment is going to be needed at the new junior high building. 

 

Mr. McClure discussed the 2005-2006 school calendar.  The district is still waiting on approval from the state on the calendar waiver that the district submitted regarding full school improvement days.  Mr. McClure recommended that the board approve the 2005-2006 school calendar.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve the 2005-2006 school calendar.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.  Mr. McClure stated the calendar changes for the last week of school.  The paper reduction day originally scheduled for May 27th will be changed to May 31st.  Teacher’s Institute day will be on June1st and report card day will be June 2nd.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Rick Brackmann, Ford County Special Education director.  Mr. Brackmann provided a brief report on activities at the cooperative.  Mr. Brackmann reported on the action plan that was submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education regarding the compliance review.  Mr. Brackmann also handed out a copy of the detailed information on the specific activities.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Ms. Tighe.  Ms. Tighe updated the board on summer school personnel, dates of attendance, and meeting times.  Summer school will be held in the new junior high.

 

Mr. McClure discussed the need for amending the current budget and setting a budget hearing date.  The district has received $650,000 from First Midstate Incorporated related to the Health/Life Safety Bonds.  This money will be utilized for three improvement projects.  The Board needs to amend the budget because the Fire Prevention Fund (90) has increased revenues and expenditures greater than 10% of the fund.  The bond and interest fund will also be amended due to an increase in revenue from these same bonds in the amount of $2,105.  Mr. McClure recommended the board put the amended budget on display for thirty days with recommended changes.  Dean Swan made a motion to put the budget on display for thirty days with recommended changes.  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 set the budget hearing for May 18, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the PBL board room.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to set the budget hearing on May 18, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in PBL board room.  Shawn Young seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.  Mr. McClure recommended the board change the regular board meeting to May 18, 2005 in the PBL board room to begin immediately following the budget hearing.  Shawn Young made a motion to change the regular board meeting to May 18, 2005 in the PBL board room to begin immediately following the budget hearing.  David Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Mr. McClure reported on the sale of Loda Grade School Garage and Portable Classrooms.  It is Mr. McClure’s recommendation to sell the Garage and Portable Classrooms.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve the resolution to sell the portable classrooms and garage located on the Loda Grade School property with a minimum bid of $1.00.  David Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Mr. McClure informed the board that the district is required by law to bid student transportation for this upcoming school year.  Mr. McClure has reviewed the bid specifications and has sent them to Chris Miller, school attorney for review.  The district utilized the same specifications with the exception of a few modifications the last time the Board released bids for student transportation.  The bid specifications state a three-year transportation contract.  Mr. McClure recommended the board release bids immediately and hold the bid opening on Monday, May 16, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the PBL Board Room.  David Dowling made a motion to release student transportation bids for a three year contract and add CANTS tracking system language and charter bus requirements.  Shawn Young seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 


 

Mr. McClure informed the board that each year the Board routinely approves contracts with the IHSA and the IESA.  David Dowling made a motion to approve the IHSA contract for the 2005-2006 school year.  Phillip Duling 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 approve the IESA contract.  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 approve the audit contract for Russ Leigh and Associates not to exceed $5,000.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve the audit contract for Russ Leigh and Associates not to exceed $5,000.  Phillip Duling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Mr. McClure introduced the principals to discuss their student handbook changes for the 2005-2006 school year.  Mr. Flaherty highlighted changing the grading scale to a 4.0 to align the scale with colleges.  He also stated changing the High School start time to 8:15 and the departure time to 2:53 p.m..  Discipline guidelines are a topic that Mr. McClure is going to discuss with Chris Miller.  Tardies are also another topic that needs to be further discussed before the changes are implemented in the handbook.  Mr. Rawdin discussed his changes in regards to the move to the new building.  Mr. Lee informed the board that his changes are very tentative because of the fact that they are moving to a new building and that the 3rd grade teachers will also be included in these changes and there will also be a new principal.  Mr. Eshleman discussed his changes and the major change would be changing the start time to 8:05 a.m. and departure time to 2:55 p.m.  He would also like to require that parents with students in early childhood and kindergarten pick up their children at the Park Street entrance and in the back parking lot and 1st and 2nd grade students would be picked up at the  Fall Street entrances. 

 

Mike Short discussed setting up a meeting with Mr. McClure to set up committees for the upcoming school year. 

 

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

 

Closed session began at 9:22 p.m.

 

Dean Swan 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 10.28 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure recommended the board accept the resignation of William Lee as Loda Grade School Principal.  David Dowling made a motion to accept the resignation of William Lee as Loda Grade School Principal.  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 Dave Cox as 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach.  Dean Swan made a motion to accept the resignation of Dave Cox as 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach. 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 extended maternity leave requested by Amy Johnson.  The leave would start at the beginning of the school year and end January of 2006.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve the extended maternity leave requested by Amy Johnson.  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 Jim Flaherty’s retirement agreement.  He will receive 17% of his retirement bonus this year and 3% of the bonus next year.   Mr. Flaherty will only receive the % increase from the bonus in 05-06, no salary increase will be provided.  David Dowling made a motion to approve Mr. Flaherty’s retirement agreement as stated above.  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 approve hiring Mindy Schneider as High School Math Teacher and Math Team Sponsor.  Shawn Young made a motion to approve hiring Mindy Schneider as High School Math Teacher and Math Team Sponsor.  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 approve hiring Staci Johnson as 6th Grade Teacher.  David Dowling made a motion to approve Staci Johnson as 6th Grade Teacher.  Shawn Young 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.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Meeting adjourned at 10:32 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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President, Board of Education                               Secretary, Board of Education