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 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2006 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 and Dean Swan. Shawn Young was absent.

Others present were Marvin Barger, Andy Bennett, Bob Kerns, Rick Brackmann, Mike Brehm, Jodi Coplea, Connie Early, Kathy Einstein, Trent Eshleman, Tammy Glazik, Jeff Graham, Stacy Johnson, Tammy Lemley, Cliff McClure, John Rawdin, Lynn Rubarts, James Shields, Tara Tighe, Meg Thilmony, Marilyn Weber and Chris Williams.

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

Stan Daro arrived at 7:05 p.m.

Dean Swan moved to approve payment of all current bills. Dawn Bachtold 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 family of Len Ecker thanking them for their thoughtfulness regarding the loss of their father.

Dean Swan read a letter from Julie Withrow resigning as a 6^th grade teacher at the Junior High.

Dean Swan read a letter from Don Shields resigning as assistant football coach.

Mr. McClure introduced Bobby Kerns from the Paxton Record.

Mr. McClure reported to the board on the finance committee meeting that was held August 8, 2006. The finance committee discussed the 2007 Fiscal Budget. Mr. McClure detailed each fund in the budget.

Mr. McClure introduced Jeff Graham to discuss the summer school program. August 4^th was the completion of summer school. There were a total of 92 summer school students. The pre/post test averages were very good. The 6^th, 7^th & 8^th teachers discussed with Mr. Harber their feedback on the computer program WinWord that was utilized for the summer school program. The feedback was very positive.

Mr. Bennett gave a report on the summer maintenance projects. The Clara Peterson roof project will be complete before the start of school on August 21^st. The conversion of the high school cafeteria to classrooms is finished except for hooking up the intercom system in those three classrooms. Mr. McClure discussed the possibility of memorial benches at both entrances. A community member has approached Mr. McClure about donating them. Scot Fairfield will be at PBL on August 17th to discuss the leftover punchlist items.

Mr. McClure provided each board member with a copy of the Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUSD#10 2007 fiscal budget summary that will be placed on display. The first draft needs to be placed on display for 30 days to meet legal requirements. The final budget will be brought back to the board at the September meeting for approval. Mr. McClure and the finance committee recommended the board approve placing the Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUSD#10 2007 fiscal year budget on display for 30 days. David Dowling made a motion to place the Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUSD#10 2007 fiscal year budget on display for 30 days. 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 changing the September board meeting to September 20, 2006, due to the legal requirements of placing the Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUSD#10 2007 Fiscal Year budget on display for at least 30 days. Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve changing the September board meeting to September 20, 2006. David Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure introduced Rick Brackmann, Director of the Ford County Special Education Cooperative. Mr. Brackmann reported to the board on the Ford County Special Education needs assessment report. It is a survey that is taken by the teachers and parents of both Districts. The professional staff determined what areas they would like additional professional development in. An example of one of the questions that were asked to the parents was if they felt their child’s IEP was being followed and most of them agreed that they were being followed. Another major question was if they would like to see their son/daughter in more regular education classes. Only 1/3 of those parents said yes. Mr. Brackmann also informed the board that the Ford County Special Education Cooperative budget is on display at the GCMS District office.

Mr. McClure introduced the principals to discuss the 2006-2007 registration/enrollment reports. Mr. Eshleman reported on his registration numbers. Total enrollment for grades K-2 is up by about 27 children. The breakdowns by grade are as follows: Kindergarten 124, 1^st Grade 110, 2^nd Grade 119 and Early Children and Prep 50. Total housed by December will be over 400 children. Ms. Tighe discussed her registration report. There are 25 new students to Eastlawn. She informed the board that there are five sections of third grade and four sections of 4^th and 5^th grade. The breakdown by grade level is as follows: 3^rd grade 104, 4^th grade 103, and 5^th grade 104. Average class sizes at Eastlawn are similar to last year. Mr. Graham discussed his report with the board. There are a total of 350 students in the junior high building. There are 122 6^th graders, 117 7^th graders, and 111 8^th graders. The Junior High is co-teaching for all subjects. Mr. Rawdin informed the board that there are 120 freshman, 119 sophomores, 115 juniors, 107 seniors registered for high school.

The visitors in the audience addressed the board regarding the 6^th grade class size at the junior high and how it would affect their children. Mr. McClure informed the parents that there has been a meeting with the 6^th grade staff, Mr. Graham and himself regarding the Math, Reading and Language Arts classes being covered by five sections. 6^th grade enrichment will also be covered in five sections. The District is also trying to lightenlighten the load in the home room sections. There is a possibility of utilizing a staff member that is an instructional aide as a certified teacher to split the sections into five for Math, English, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies. The inclusion class will have one certified teacher and one instruction aide. The 6^th grade teachers are in agreement with the possible changes that have been discussed with Mr. Graham and Mr. McClure.

Shawn Young arrived at 7:55 p.m.

Jodi Coplea, Kathy Einstein, Tammy Glazik, Stacy Johnson, and Tammy Lemley left at 8:10 p.m.

Mr. McClure discussed the opening days for the teachers and staff. The agenda for the 18^th has been revised and the appreciation luncheon will be held on August 21^st at 12:00 noon. The board is invited to attend all activities. Mr. McClure also discussed the August 14^th new teacher orientation meeting. It was a huge success and the feedback from the new teachers regarding this meeting was very positive.

Mr. McClure recommended the board approve establishing the 2006-2007 Budget Hearing on September 20, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the PBL Board Room. Dean Swan made a motion to approve establishing the 2006-2007 Budget Hearing on September 20, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the PBL Board Room. David Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

In other business, Mr. McClure informed the board that he has given each board member new policy changes and that he will be setting up a policy committee meeting to discuss these changes.

Mr. McClure informed the board of the District Wide Crisis Management Meeting that was held today (8/16) to discuss the crisis management plan for the district. This meeting is required by law to be held once each year. This is the 5^th year that this meeting has been held.

Mr. Brehm informed the board that two of the computer labs have wireless capabilities as of today. He also informed the board that the district network is now fiber optic and the internet speed is much faster.

Mike Short announced that the PBL Board of Education and the PBLEA have reached a tentative contract agreement, pending ratification by the Union and the School Board.

Dawn Bachtold made a motion to go into closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees of the public body and to discuss collective negotiating matter between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of 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 8:30 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 9:07 p.m.

Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the resignations of Donald Shields as Assistant Football Coach and Julie Withrow asas 6^th Grade Teacher. David Dowling made a motion to approve the resignations of Donald Shields as Assistant Football Coach and Julie Withrow as 6^th Grade Teacher. Dawn Bachtold 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 Lisa Cerezo as Elementary and High School Music Teacher. Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve the hiring of Lisa Cerezo as Elementary and High School Music Teacher. 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 hiring of Elissa Krumwiede as a teacher aide. Shawn Young made a motion to approve the hiring of Elissa Krumwiede 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 approve the hiring of Sandy Ecker as a cook. Dawn Bachtold made a motion to approve the hiring of Sandy Ecker as cook pending occupational physical. 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 Katrina Tammen as 6^th Grade Teacher. Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve the hiring of Katrina Tammen as 6^th Grade Teacher. 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 assignment of Colleen Stamm to teach 2/8 time for 6^th Grade and 5/7 time as an instructional aide. David Dowling made a motion to approve the assignment of Colleen Stamm to teach 2/8 time for 6^th Grade and 5/7 time as an instructional aide. 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 Lisa Allen as Class Sponsor. Dean Swan made a motion to approve the hiring of Lisa Allen as Class Sponsor. Dawn Bachtold 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 Robert Lindsay as Class Sponsor. David Dowling made a motion to approve the hiring of Robert Lindsay as Class 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 the hiring of Ed Nieman as Industrial Arts Teacher. Phillip Duling made a motion to approve the hiring of Ed Nieman as Industrial Arts Teacher. 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 hiring of Mitch Wilson as freshman boys basketball coach. Shawn Young made a motion to approve the hiring of Mitch Wilson as freshman 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 hiring of Barry Wright as Assistant Football Coach. Dean Swan made a motion to approve the hiring of Barry Wright as Assistant Football Coach. David Dowling seconded the motion.

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

Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.

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