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 MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2005 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE PAXTON-BUCKLEY-LODA BOARD ROOM IN PAXTON, ILLINOIS.

President Mike Short called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 Andy Bennett, Mike Brehm, Will Brumleve, Stan Daro, Nancy Dewey, Trent Eshleman, Jim Flaherty, Cliff McClure, John Rawdin, Lynn Rubarts, Tara Tighe, and Marilyn Weber.

David Dowling moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings. Phillip Duling 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 Treasurer’s Report. David Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

The payment of bills agenda item was moved to the end of regular session.

Dean Swan read a letter from Amy Johnson informing the board that she will only be taking the first quarter off as maternity leave instead of the first semester as originally reported to the board.

Dean Swan read a letter from Shelley Garrelts resigning her position as cook at the High School.

Dean Swan read a letter from Jackie Lynch requesting a leave using the Family Medical Leave Act.

Mr. McClure reported on the Junior High construction project. He reported on the items that still need to be repaired. Nogle and Black, Insulco, Automated Controls have been on site this week trying to correct the problems with the HVAC system. They are going to heat the building up at night and cool it back down during the day to try and remove the humidity from the building.

Beth Nuss arrived at 7:09 p.m.

Mr. McClure and Mr. Bennett provided the board with an update on the summer maintenance projects and routine cleaning. The Eastlawn roof work and the High School masonry work have both been completed. The window project at Clara Peterson and PBL High School is making great progress. The high school windows do not open very far and Scot Fairfield and the window company are working on ways to remedy that situation.

Mr. McClure introduced Ms. Tighe. Ms. Tighe updated the board on summer school.

Mr. McClure provided each member with a copy of the first draft of the 2006 fiscal year budget and provided a report of this draft. The first draft will need to be placed on display for 30 days to meet legal requirements. Mr. McClure recommended the board place the PBL CUSD#10 2006 fiscal year budget on display. Phillip Duling made a motion to place the PBL CUSD#10 2006 fiscal year budget on display. 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 waste removal proposal from Elson’s Paxton Sanitary for the 2005-2006 school year. Shawn Young made a motion to approve the waste removal proposal from Elson’s Paxton Sanitary for the 2005-2006 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 the pest control proposal from Orkin in the amount of $2,155 for the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school years. Shawn Young made a motion to approve the pest control proposal from Orkin in the amount of $2,155 for the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school years. Dean Swan seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure provided the board with a copy of the agenda for the opening day teacher institute and provided a brief report on what will take place that day. He invited all board members to attend.

Mr. McClure introduced the principals and they each gave a report on their registration and enrollment numbers. The total enrollment at K-2 is 326 students and the total housed at Clara Peterson including Early Childhood and the Prep Program is 364. The total enrollment at Eastlawn for grades 3-5 is 313. The total enrollment at the Junior High school for grade 6-8 is 339. The total enrollment at the High School is 476. There is a possibility of hiring an instructional aide to help with the number problem in the 6^th grade. The board with discuss this in more length.

Mr. McClure recommended the board hold the 2006 Budget Hearing at 7:00 p.m. in the PBL Board Room on September 14, 2005. Dean Swan made a motion to approve holding the PBL 2006 Fiscal Budget Hearing on September 14, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the PBL Board Room. Phillip Duling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Beth Nuss discussed the possibility of reinstating the golf program with the board.

In other business, Mr. McClure will be setting up an extra-curricular committee meeting early this fall. He will also be meeting with the finance committee before the next board meeting.

In regards to student transportation, the new buses should be in by the first day of school. A schedule has been established regarding the pick up and drop off times for the transportation of the students. There will be five buses at Clara Peterson and Eastlawn. Eastlawn buses will be going straight to the Junior High/High School. Mr. McClure went to the City Council meeting last week and there are now two handicap spaces on the north side of Eastlawn.

Jeff Jarboe 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 made a motion to go into 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 began at 8:28 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 9:56 p.m.

Mr. McClure recommended the board accept the resignation of Shelley Garrelts as High School cook. David Dowling made a motion to accept the resignation of Shelley Garrelts as High School cook. Phillip Duling 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 Family Medical Leave Act request from Jackie Lynch. Dawn Bachtold made a motion to approve the Family Medical Leave Act request from Jackie Lynch. 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 the hiring of Michelle Woods as High School Social Studies teacher. David Dowling made a motion to approve the hiring of Michelle Woods as High School Social Studies teacher. 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 approve the hiring of Pat Alderson as Junior/Senior High School cook. Shawn Young made a motion to approve the hiring of Pat Alderson as Junior/Senior High School cook. 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 hiring of David Harber as the District’s Curriculum Director and also extend his contract two more weeks. David Dowling made a motion to approve the hiring of David Harber as the District’s Curriculum Director and also extend his contract two more weeks. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the hiring as Doug Eichelberger as Head Custodian at the Clara Peterson. Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve the hiring as Doug Eichelberger as Head Custodian at the Clara Peterson. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

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

Meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.

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