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, JUNE 16, 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, Alan Schweighart, Mike Short and Dean Swan. 

 

Others present were Marvin Barger, Andy Bennett, Will Brumleve, Scot Fairfield, Jim Flaherty, Bill Lee, Cliff McClure, Brad Pickens, Sheila Pickens, David Rieckers, Brian Taylor, Tara Tighe, Thomas Vaughn, and Marilyn Weber.

 

David Dowling moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings.  Dean Swan 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.

 

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

 

Rick Brackmann entered the meeting at 7:07 p.m.

 

Dean Swan read a letter from Jodi Coplea resigning as Junior High Playground Supervisor.

 

Trent Eshleman entered the meeting at 7:09 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Brian Taylor of the Skillman Corporation.  Mr. Taylor reviewed with the board the progress of the construction project.  The project is still about two to three weeks behind schedule.  Scot Fairfield reviewed with the board how he was progressing with the set up of the furniture specifications.  Mr. McClure reviewed with the board the situation concerning the technology bids.  Mr. McClure recommended the board reject all technology bids on the basis of Heart and Thompson exceeding the technology budget and Bennett did not bid the entire bid package.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to reject all technology bids.  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 Mid-Illini’s change order in the amount of $81,636 including alternates 2 and 3 for additional technology work not bid in the original contract.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve Mid-Illini’s change order in the amount of $81,636 including alternates 2 and 3 for additional technology work not bid in the original contract.  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 a change order for Mid-Illini to install fluorescent fixtures in the gym at a cost of $20,592.12.  Steve Bloomstrand made a motion to approve the Mid-Illini change order to install fluorescent fixtures in the gym at a cost of $20,592.12.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Dale Johnson entered the meeting at 7:13 p.m.

 

Mitch Nuss entered the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

 

Nick Leon and Jean Thackery entered the meeting at 7:21 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Scot Fairfield.  Mr. Fairfield reviewed how the Ten Year Health Life Safety Review would be accomplished, how the buildings would be assessed, and how the work would be prioritized.  He also discussed how the Loda building would be handled.  The cost estimate for this review will be $20,000 to $25,000.  Mr. Fairfield will be submitting a proposal before the July meeting.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Dale Johnson who discussed the Comprehensive Insurance bids with the board.  Insurance Providers of Rantoul, Acordia Insurance of Champaign, and the Illinois School Board Association submitted bids.  Mr. McClure recommended that the board accept the bid from Insurance Providers of Rantoul for comprehensive insurance bid.  Steve Bloomstrand made a motion to accept the bid from Insurance Providers of Rantoul for comprehensive insurance bid.  Jean Schwartz seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Dale Johnson and Mitch Nuss left the meeting at 7:58 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Tara Tighe.  Ms. Tighe updated the board on summer school enrollment and some attendance issues.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Rick Brackmann.  Mr. Brackmann gave a report on the assessment survey that was conducted this spring in the PBL school district.  He also reviewed the activities and training that is continuing within the Special Education program including professional development.

 

Mr. McClure introduced the principals to report on tentative enrollment figures for the 2004-2005 school year.  The District will possibly experience an increase in enrollment for the fall semester due to Living Word Christian School closing at the end of the 2004 school year.  The enrollment figures as of June 16th are as follows:  K(102), 1st (94), 2nd (107), 3rd (101), 4th (114), 5th (95), 6-8 (330) 9th (121), 10th (120), 11th (103) and 12th (115).  Mr. McClure requested the board move the August board meeting back one week to August 18, 2004, so the Board can review actual enrollment figures prior to the start of school.  The meeting is presently scheduled on August 11, which falls a day before K-8 registration.  David Dowling made a motion to approve changing the date of the August Board of Education meeting to August 18, 2004.  Jean Schwartz seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Mr. McClure introduced the principals who discussed their school improvement plans for each grade center.

 

Mr. McClure recommended the board abolish the 2003-2004 Working Cash Fund and transfer this money into the Education Fund at the end of the 2003-2004 fiscal year.  Jean Schwartz made a motion to abolish the 2003-2004 Work Cash Fund as of June 30th in order to transfer this money into the Education Fund.  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 authorize the establishment of the 2004-2005 Working Cash Fund to begin July 1, 2004 to generate working cash funds for the succeeding year.  Dean Swan made a motion to establish a Working Cash Fund for the 2005 fiscal year.  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 each year the Board is required by law to approve prevailing wage rates for all trades.  Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the 2004-2005 prevailing wage rates.  David Dowling made a motion to approve the 2004-2005 prevailing wage rates for all trades.  Alan 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 seeking bids for milk and bread for the 2004-2005 school year.  These bids will be due on July 12th.  Alan Schweighart made a motion to approve seeking milk and bread bids for the 2004-2005 school year.  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 seeking proposals for waste and pest control services for the 2004-2005 school year.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve seeking waste and pest control proposals for the 2004-2005 school year.  Jean Schwartz seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Mr. McClure discussed the ROE Life Safety and Compliance Visit that was conducted in February.  David Dowling made a motion to accept the ROE Life Safety Compliance Visit.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

In other business, Mr. Short reviewed Legislative Bill SB21-12 concerning homestead exception.  It is estimated that if this bill passes the district could see a reduction of about $180,000 in property taxes from Ford County alone. 

 

Mr. McClure provided the board with the PBL Volunteer Coaching Policy for review.

 

Mr. McClure discussed the Triple I Conference.

 

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

 

Closed session began at 9:03 p.m.

 

Jeff Jarboe 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 9:36 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure recommended the board accept Jodi Coplea’s resignation as Junior High playground supervisor.  Jean Schwartz made a motion to accept Jodi Coplea’s resignation as Junior High playground supervisor.  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 re-hire Debra Flessner as a Teacher Aide.  Steve Bloomstrand made a motion to re-hire Debra Flessner as a Teacher Aide.  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 re-hire Nancy Gibb as a Teacher Aide.  David Dowling made a motion to re-hire Nancy Gibb as a Teacher Aide.  Alan 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 re-hire Nancy Hall as a Teacher Aide.  Steve Bloomstrand made a motion to re-hire Nancy Hall as a Teacher Aide.  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 re-hire Judi Hauck as a Teacher Aide.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to re-hire Judi Hauck as a Teacher Aide.  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 re-hire Sandra McKinney-Cardiff as a Teacher Aide.  Jean Schwartz made a motion to re-hire Sandra McKinney Cardiff as a Teacher Aide.  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 re-hire Rebecca March as a Teacher Aide.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to re-hire Rebecca March as a Teacher Aide.  Alan 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 re-hire Denise Nuss as a Teacher Aide.  Steve Bloomstrand made a motion to re-hire Denise Nuss as a Teacher Aide.  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 re-hire Cathy Rigsby as a Teacher Aide.  Jean Schwartz made a motion to re-hire Cathy Rigsby as a Teacher Aide.  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 re-hire Kaye Schmidt as a Teacher Aide.  Dean Swan made a motion to re-hire Kaye Schmidt as a Teacher Aide.  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 re-hire Sandra Sundberg as a Teacher Aide.  David Dowling made a motion to re-hire Sandra Sundberg as a Teacher Aide.  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 re-hire Jodi Tull as a Teacher Aide.  Dean Swan made a motion to re-hire Jodi Tull as a Teacher Aide.  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 re-hire Cindy Wood as a Teacher Aide.  Jean Schwartz made a motion to re-hire Cindy Wood as a Teacher Aide.  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 re-hire Martha Zamarripa as a Teacher Aide.  David Dowling made a motion to re-hire Martha Zamarripa as a Teacher Aide.  Alan Schweighart 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 9:42 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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President, Board of Education                               Secretary, Board of Education