MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PAXTON-BUCKLEY-LODA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 10 BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FORD, CHAMPAIGN, VERMILION, IROQUOIS, AND LIVINGSTON COUNTIES OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS HELD MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE PAXTON-BUCKLEY-LODA BOARD ROOM IN PAXTON, ILLINOIS.

President Mike Short called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

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

Others present were Andy Bennett, Tara Tighe, Cliff McClure, John Rawdin, Trent Eshleman, Stan Daro, Amy Teske, Marilyn Weber, Marvin Barger, Christine Williams, Barry Wright, Rick Brackmann, Bob Kerns, John Overstreet, Kevin Harms, Tina Hughes-Gordon, Ralph Schimanski, Brian Stagen, Julie Stagen, Mike Frichtl, Don Frichtl, Kevin Carpenter, Kelli Vaughn, Barb Zimmerman, Katrina Tammen, Al Schweighart, Nancy Dewey, Nancy Baird, Tony Lee, Jimmy Shields,

Mr. McClure informed the Board that the newly elected Board members must receive an Oath of Office. Mr. Short read the Oath of Office aloud to the newly elected Board Members, David Dowling, Jeffrey Jarboe, and Dean Swan, as they stood with their right hand raised and repeated the Oath of Office.

Mr. McClure advised the Board a Board member needs to appoint the Superintendent as President Pro Tem and the Board Secretary, Amy Teske, as Secretary Pro Tem until a new Board President and Board Secretary is nominated. Shawn Young appointed the Superintendent as President Pro Tem and the Board Secretary, Amy Teske, as Secretary Pro Tem.

Dave Dowling made a nomination for Mike Short to be Board President. Dave Dowling made a motion to close the nominations for Board President. 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 Mike Short is the newly appointed Board President.

Dean Swan made a nomination for Dave Dowling to be Board Vice President. Phillip Duling made a motion to close the nominations for Board Vice President. Shawn Young seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

President Short informed the Board that Dave Dowling is the newly appointed Board Vice President.

Shawn Young made a nomination for Dean Swan to be Board Secretary. Phillip Duling made a motion to close the nominations for Board Secretary. Dave Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

President Short informed the Board that Dean Swan is the newly appointed Board Secretary.

Dave Dowling made a motion to reaffirm all existing Board policies, leases, committees, and minutes. Dean Swan seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure advised the Board at last month’s meeting a proposed Board of Education meeting calendar for the 2007/2008 school year was presented for consideration. Mr. McClure stated this calendar takes into consideration all school holidays and breaks, levies, and budget deadlines. Shawn Young made a motion to approve the PBL Board of Education meeting calendar for the 2007/2008 school year. Dave Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Dean Swan moved to approve the consent agenda. 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 the District has not received confirmation from Iroquois and Vermilion Counties yet regarding EAVs for next year. However, the District has received confirmation from the other counties, and their tax extensions are listed on a spreadsheet given to each of them.

Dean Swan read a letter dated May 14, 2007 from Judith Hauck resigning her position as Junior High paraprofessional effective at the close of the 2006/2007 school year.

Dean Swan read a letter dated May 10, 2007 from Brad Pickens resigning his position as High School assistant girls’ softball coach.

Dean Swan read a letter dated April 19, 2007 from Marge Vetter resigning her position as High School special education teacher effective at the close of the 2009/2010 school year.

Dean Swan read a letter dated April 19, 2007 from Janice Crank resigning her position as High School guidance counselor effective at the close of the 2009/2010 school year.

Dean Swan read a letter dated April 30, 2007 from Lindalou Hauersperger resigning her position as High School special education teacher effective at the close of the 2009/2010 school year.

Dean Swan read a letter dated May 8, 2007 from Chuck Neitzel resigning his position as High School assistant football coach.

Dean Swan read a letter dated May 1, 2007 from Mitchell Wilson resigning his position as High School freshman boys’ basketball coach.

Dean Swan read a letter dated May 14, 2007 from Jackalyn Lynch resigning her position as Junior High/High School cook.

Dean Swan read a letter dated April 27, 2007 from Arcelia Watson resigning her position as Junior High teacher effective at the close of the 2008/2009 school year.

Mr. McClure introduced Kevin Harms from the PBL Youth Football to the Board. Mr. Harms asked the Board for permission for the PBL Youth Football team to use the Zimmerman Field facilities for the 2007/2008 school year for practices and games. Mr. Harms stated he is working with Mr. Overstreet to prevent conflicts regarding the usage of the field. Mr. Harms also stated he will provide the District with confirmation of liability insurance coverage as in the past.

Mr. McClure informed the Board the insurance committee has met several times over the past several of weeks regarding potential health insurance costs and options to obtain some relief for staff members carrying employee+1 and family health insurance coverages. The District was looking into a high deductible plan and also the possibility of joining a cooperative with other school districts. However, both of these options are not viable at this time. Mr. McClure advised the Board he is meeting with Clark Breese in January regarding the possibility of the District joining ECIC. Mr. McClure confirmed that Health Alliance’s increase is 23% and Personal Care’s increase is 5% for the 2007/2008 school year and recommended the Board approve these contracts.

Mr. Bennett informed the Board all old concrete is out, and they are working on surveying the new all-weather track. Mr. McClure stated the High School toilet renovation bid opening is set for Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Board room.

With regard to the extra-curricular committee, Shawn Young informed the Board that the principles of conduct for students, staff, fans, parents, and participants were gathered from other school districts within the State and that the committee is looking into preparing a handbook. Also, Mr. Young stated that the code of conduct will be printed on all sporting event programs. Mr. Overstreet stated Shawn Young, Kelli Vaughn, Scot Vogel, Kara Harrison, and himself are on the extra-curricular committee, and the committee should have the code of conduct in final form and ready for Board approval at either the June or July Board meeting.

Ms. Dewey, on behalf of the PBL Safety Keepers and FCCLA, addressed the Board with regard to their activities during the school year. Ms. Dewey stated this program started through FCCLA, and the students planned a one week celebration. Some of the activities were seatbelt checks as staff and students were entering the parking lots in the morning and having Bonnie Arends as a guest speaker to the High School student population.

Mr. McClure advised the Board there has been an overwhelming response to name the new all-weather track after Mr. Guyot and that there are several people in attendance at tonight’s meeting to support this cause. Brian Stagen addressed the Board in support of naming the track after Mr. Guyot stating that Mr. Guyot was an incredible track and cross country coach and teacher and had incredible enthusiasm. Bobby Kerns of the Paxton Record addressed the Board regarding the 109 responses the Paxton Record received regarding naming the track after Mr. Guyot and read 3 response letters aloud to the Board. Mr. Kerns stated this was the biggest response in the life of the Paxton Record. Jeff Jarboe made a motion to name the new all-weather track after James Frederick Guyot. Dean Swan seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Kevin Harms, Tina Hughes-Gordon, Ralph Schimanski, Brian Stagen, Julie Stagen, Mike Frichtl, Don Frichtl, Kevin Carpenter, Kelli Vaughn, and Barb Zimmerman left the meeting at 7:46 p.m.

Mr. McClure introduced Al Schweighart to the Board. Mr. Schweighart addressed the Board on behalf of the Knights of Columbus stating the Knights of Columbus would like to donate $1,790.77 to the Special Education Department of the District. Philip Duling made a motion to accept the Knights of Columbus’ donation to the Special Education Department of the District in the amount of $1,790.77. Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Al Schweighart and Tony Lee left the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

Mr. McClure introduced Nancy Baird of the PBL Education Foundation to the Board. Ms. Baird addressed the Board with regard to the mini-grant applications received by the PBL Education Foundation. Ms. Baird stated 3 mini-grants have been awarded by the PBL Education Foundation. The first is a mini-grant by Katrina Tammen who applied for an AYP Reading mini-grant to target 6^th grade students functioning at lower levels, the second mini-grant by the PBL Early Childhood Team consisting of Pre-K through 5^th grade teachers for autism, and the third mini-grant called Archipelago Project which offers a 1 week music residency for PBL students to receive master classes and performances with the students at the Spring concert. Ms. Baird said the total of the mini-grants is $2,990.69. Dean Swan made a motion to approve the donation from the PBL Education Foundation in the amount of $2,990.69. Phillip Duling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Dave Dowling mentioned to the Board about the Advantage PBL which is to help the District with technology needs. Mr. Dowling encouraged everyone to attend Senior Awards Night to learn more about this project.

Nancy Baird left the meeting at 8:55 p.m.

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to approve the District administrative hours for the summer to be June 4, 2007 - August 5, 2007, Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Shawn Young made a motion to approve the District administrative hours for the summer to be June 4, 2007 - August 5, 2007, Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Dave Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to have student registration for the 2007/2008 school year to be as follows: High School registration on August 6^th from 1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., August 7^th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 pm. – 3:00 p.m., and August 8^th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the High School Little Assembly, Pre-K through 8^th Grade registration on August 9^th in the Junior High Commons from 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Mr. McClure also recommended to the Board that Parent/Teacher conferences for the 2007/2008 school year to be November 5 and November 6, 2007 from 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Shawn Young made a motion to approve High School registration on August 6^th from 1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and August 7^th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 pm. – 3:00 p.m. in the Little Assembly, Pre-K through 8^th Grade registration on August 9^th in the Junior High Commons from 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., and Parent/Teacher conferences for the 2007/2008 school year to be November 5 and November 6, 2007 from 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dave Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to approve the 2007/2008 health insurance contracts with Health Alliance and Personal Care. Dave Dowling made a motion to approve the 2007/2008 health insurance contracts with Health Alliance and Personal Care. Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure explained to the Board that at last month’s meeting Southern Bus & Mobility came to the Junior High parking lot with a mini-bus for the Board to inspect. The District has an opportunity to purchase this mini-bus and receive immediate delivery due to the State bidding contract. Mr. McClure stated the District has contingency money and transportation funds available for this particular purchase. If the District chooses to purchase a mini-bus, it would be the same bus the Board viewed last month, would have approximately 1,000 miles, and would have basic identification on the side of the bus and rollover protection. A discussion was held regarding purchasing a mini-bus. Dean Swan made a motion to purchase the mini-bus previously viewed by the Board from Southern Bus & Mobility in the amount of $39,635.00. Dave 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 Mr. Eshleman and Ms. Tighe will present the textbook purchase recommendation at next month’s meeting.

Mr. McClure advised the Board that each administrator will present their school improvement plan. Each administrator presented the Board with their school improvement plan for the 2007/2008 school year with each building’s focus to be on Reading and Math. Clara Peterson’s goal is to have 70% of all students to meet or exceed standards to be equal to the 50^th percentile. Eastlawn’s goal is looking to increase Reading scores in order to meet the increasing demands of AYP. The Junior High’s goal is a 10% improvement of AYP for all students. The High School’s goal is to see a 10% academic increase by all students. A lengthy discussion was held regarding restructuring the length of periods at the High School with core subjects being longer periods and other subjects being shorter periods. The Board requested to see a presentation on the Curriculum Mapper software program.

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to increase school lunches at Clara Peterson and Eastlawn to $1.50, Junior High/High School lunches to $2.00, and staff lunches to $2.50 for the 2007/2008 school year. Dean Swan made a motion to approve school lunches at Clara Peterson and Eastlawn to $1.50, Junior High/High School lunches to $2.00, and staff lunches to $2.50 for the 2007/2008 school year. Dave Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure advised the Board that the District’s AUP is currently being reviewed by the District’s attorney. Mr. Rawdin informed the Board of the High School’s revisions to the student handbook for 2007/2008, namely adding incoming Freshman course requirements, change PE credit to ¼ per semester, change class status, add “hats and hoods” to dress code, add bus dismissal language, update extra-curricular eligibility, add medicine administration language, change Friday Night School to Saturday School with explanation, add disciplinary action to inappropriate language, other minor language changes, add CIPA language, and adding Child Predator section. Mr. Graham, Mr. Eshleman, and Ms. Tighe had no changes to their student handbooks. Dawn Bachtold made a motion to approve the buildings’ student handbooks, the District’s AUP, and the District’s athletic code. Phillip Duling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. Wright informed the Board that Summer school staff is set with the exception of a High School Driver’s Education teacher. Mr. Wright stated we do have interested teachers for this class, but nothing definitive. Mr. Wright advised that teachers are in the process of sending referrals for Summer school, and he is in the process of reviewing the referrals to generate a list of students for Summer school.

Mr. McClure advised the Board he has listed in their Board packets all the upcoming events and times for the remainder of the school year.

Dave Dowling made a motion to go into closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees of the public body; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)1. 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 9:14 p.m.

Phillip Duling made a motion 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 11:03 p.m.

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to accept the resignations of Jackalyn Lynch immediately as cook at the Junior High/High School cafeteria, Judith Hauck as teacher aide at the Junior High at the close of the 2006/2007 school year, Mitchell Wilson as High School physical education teacher at the close of the 2006/2007 school year, Chuck Neitzel as High School assistant football coach, Brad Pickens as High School assistant girls’ softball coach, Arcelia Watson as Junior High teacher at the close of the 2008/2009 school year, Janice Crank as High School guidance counselor at the close of the 2009/2010 school year, Lindalou Hauersperger as High School special education teacher at the close of the 2009/2010 school year, and Marge Vetter as High School special education teacher at the close of the 2009/2010 school year. Dean Swan made a motion to accept the resignations of Jackalyn Lynch immediately as cook at the Junior High/High School cafeteria, Judith Hauck as teacher aide at the Junior High at the close of the 2006/2007 school year, Mitchell Wilson as High School physical education teacher at the close of the 2006/2007 school year, Chuck Neitzel as High School assistant football coach, Brad Pickens as High School assistant girls’ softball coach, Arcelia Watson as Junior High teacher at the close of the 2008/2009 school year, Janice Crank as High School guidance counselor at the close of the 2009/2010 school year, Lindalou Hauersperger as High School special education teacher at the close of the 2009/2010 school, and Marge Vetter as High School special education teacher at the close of the 2009/2010 school year. Dave Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to accept the employment of Julie Adelman as a full-time High School English teacher for the 2007/2008 school year. Dave Dowling made a motion to accept the employment of Julie Adelman as a full-time High School English teacher for the 2007/2008 school year Shawn Young seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to accept the employment of Elissa Krumwiede as part-time Kindergarten teacher for the 2007/2008 school year pending salary placement. Jeff Jarboe made a motion to accept the employment of Elissa Krumwiede as part-time Kindergarten teacher for the 2007/2008 school year pending salary placement. Dave Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to accept the employment of Daron Johnson as Junior High 8^th grade girls’ basketball coach for the 2007/2008 school year. Shawn Young made a motion to accept the employment of Daron Johnson as Junior High 8^th grade girls’ basketball coach for the 2007/2008 school year. Dave Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

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

Meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.

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