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, JULY 14, 2004 AT 7:24 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: Jeff Jarboe, Jean Schwartz, Mike Short and Dean Swan.  Steve Bloomstrand, Alan Schweighart and David Dowling were absent.

 

Others present were Marvin Barger, Andy Bennett, Mike Brehm, Will Brumleve, Stan Daro, Jason Eberle, Scot Fairfield, Cliff McClure, Lynn Rubarts, Brian Taylor, and Marilyn Weber. 

 

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

 

Jean Schwartz 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 thank you note from Janice Crank.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Jason Eberle to discuss the Junior Football League.  The season will be done by October 16th.  Insurance has been obtained for the league and Mr. McClure has provided the board with copies of the insurance.

 

Jason Ellerbe left the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Andy Bennett to discuss the progress of the summer maintenance projects.  The floor tile project is complete at the Clara Peterson.  The Junior High steps have been completed.  They have started the wheelchair ramp at High School and have begun work on the press box and the concession stand.  Custodians are working very hard to get the buildings ready for the start of school.  All student workers has been laid off with the exception of one at each building and one with Mr. Bennett and one with Mr. Elliott for Building and Grounds.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Brian Taylor of the Skillman Corporation.  Mr. Taylor reviewed with the board the progress of the construction project.  Mr. McClure informed the board that the District has released bids to replace the bus lane in front of the high school and overlay the east parking lot.  The bid opening will take place at the Skillman trailer on Wednesday, July 21 at 2:00 p.m.  The next construction update will be held on Thursday, July 15th at 10:00 a.m. in the Skillman trailer.  Mr. McClure introduced Scot Fairfield to discuss the furniture bid and specifications.  Widmer Interiors met with district staff to discuss actual furniture items that will be placed in the bid specifications. The advertisement for bids will go out after July 23rd and will be bid the week of August 9th.

 

Mr. McClure informed the board that Scot Fairfield from FGM Architects has sent a proposal to complete the 10 Year Health/Life Safety audit.  FGM is proposing to do the work for a fee of $17,640.  This is significantly less than the estimate that was presented at the June Board meeting.  FGM’s fee also includes CADD drawings of all of our buildings that could be utilized on potential maintenance or renovation projects in the future.  Mr. Fairfield can complete this work in July and present findings to the Board in August.  Mr. McClure recommended that the board accept FGM’s proposal to complete the 10 Year Health/Life Safety Audit.  Jeff Jarboe moved to accept FGM’s proposal.  Dean Swan seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Brian Taylor and Scot Fairfield left the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure gave the results of the garbage proposals.  The district only received one proposal from Elson’s Paxton Sanitary System.  The proposal was for September through May of 2005 at $675.00, June through August at $185.00, extra pickups 2 CU YD $25.00 and 4 CU YD $50.00.  Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the proposal from Elson’s Paxton Sanitary System for the 2004-2005 school year. Dean Swan moved to accept Elson’s Paxton Sanitary System proposal 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 gave the results of the pest control proposals for the 2004-2005 school year.  The district received two proposals.  The first one was from Orkin Pest Control with an annual total of $2,280.00.  The second one was from Terminix with an annual total of $2,376.00.  Mr. McClure recommended that the board accept the proposal from Orkin Pest Control with an annual total of $2,280.00.  Jean Schwartz moved to accept Orkin Pest Control proposal of $2,280.00.  Dean Swan seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Mr. McClure gave the results of the milk bids for the 2004-2005 school year.  The District received one bid from Klein Distributing.  Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the bid from Klein Distributing.  Dean Swan moved to accept the bid from Klein Distributing.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Mr. McClure gave the results of the bread bids for the 2004-2005 school year.  The District received one bid from Interstate Brands, Inc.  Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the bid from Interstate Brands, Inc.  Jean Schwartz moved to accept the bid from Interstate Brands.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Mr. McClure discussed the Ford-Iroquois Health Department Health Service Contract for the 2004-2005 school year.  The contract amount is $8,000, which is a $500 increase over last year’s contract.  The District has greatly benefited from these services and we have a great working relationship with the health department.  Mr. McClure recommended that the board approve the Health Services Contract from the Ford-Iroquois Heath Department for $8,000.  Jeff Jarboe moved to approve the Ford-Iroquois Health Department contract for $8,000.  Dean Swan 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 it is board policy, at the beginning of each new fiscal year, the Board must decide where and when regular meetings of the Board are to be held.  Mr. McClure recommended that the meetings take place as they have in the past, the second Wednesday after the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Little Assembly.  Jean Schwartz moved to approve the regular meetings of the PBL Board Education will be held on the second Wednesday after the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Little Assembly.  Dean Swan 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 he is in the process of developing the budget for the 2004-2005 school year.  The state legislature still has not approved a state budget so there are still many unanswered questions revolving around state aid for fiscal year 2005.

 

Mr. McClure reported to the board information that he received from the state on the District’s adequate yearly progress toward meeting criteria set by the No Child Left Behind legislation.

 

Mr. McClure discussed information on comprehensive insurance coverage provided by Insurance Providers.  The District will pay less in 2005 than they did in 2003 and 2004.

 

Mr. McClure handed out policies for review.

 

Jean Schwartz made a motion to go into closed session to discuss employment of specific employees.  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 8:15 p.m.

 

Jeff Jarboe 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 8:36 p.m.

 

Issues were discussed regarding the Paxton Park District and the usage of the Clara Peterson softball field.

 

Mr. McClure recommended the board hire Carrie Claudnic as Speech Language Paraprofessional pending her certification and meeting the ISBE guidelines at a salary of $31,020.  Dean Swan made a motion to hire Carrie Claudnic as Speech Language Paraprofessional pending her certification and meeting the ISBE guidelines at a salary of $31,020.  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 re-hire Jessica Hendershot as Junior High Playground Supervisor.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to re-hire Jessica Hendershot as Junior High Playground Supervisor.  Dean Swan seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Motion to accept Mr. McClure’s contract dated July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007 at a salary of $99,500 plus TRS.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve Mr. McClure contract dated July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004 at a salary of $99,500 plus TRS.  Jean Schwartz seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Dean Swan made a motion to adjourn.  Jean Schwartz seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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President, Board of Education                               Secretary, Board of Education