MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL 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 23, 2006 AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE PAXTON-BUCKLEY-LODA BOARD ROOM IN PAXTON, ILLINOIS.

President Mike Short called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

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

Others present were Bob Kerns, Cliff McClure and Lynn Rubarts.

Mr. McClure discussed the collective bargaining agreement between the PBL Board of Education and the PBLEA. The PBL Board of Education and PBLEA came to a tentative agreement on August 14, 2006. The PBLEA ratified the contract on August 18, 2006. This contract will be a three year contract with the following raises for the union employees. The certified employees will receive a 4.325% increase for 2006-2007, a 3.925% increase for 2007-2008, and a 3.30% for 2008-2009. The Educational Support Personnel will receive a 4.825% increase for 2006-2007, a 4.425% increase for 2007-2008 and a 3.8% increase for 2008-2009.

Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the three year contract which would include contract years 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009. David Dowling made a motion to approve the three year contract which would include contract years 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009. Shawn Young seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Mr. McClure discussed with the board about increasing the starting salaries for the educational support personnel to 2.4125% and to increase the beginning TRS salary by $500 for each category. The board agreed with these increases.

Mr. McClure recommended the board approve increasing Marilyn Weber’s salary and board services by 4.825%. Shawn Young made a motion to approve increasing Marilyn Weber’s salary and board services by 4.825%. 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 increasing Lynn Rubarts’ salary and board services by 4.825%. David Dowling made a motion to approve increasing Lynn Rubarts’ salary and board services by 4.825%. 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 increasing Amy Teske’s contract from 10 ½ months to 12 months, increasing the salary by 4.825% and to include 5 vacation days. Dawn Bachtold made a motion to approve increasing Amy Teske’s contract from 10 ½ months to 12 months and to include 5 vacation days. 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 increasing Tammy Ross’ salary by 4.825%. Philip Duling made a motion to approve increasing Tammy Ross’ salary by 4.825%. 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 increasing Andy Bennett’s salary by 4.825%. Philip Duling made a motion to approve increasing Andy Bennett’s salary by 4.825%. 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 Trent Eshleman’s 2006-2007 TRS salary of $78,152. Shawn Young made a motion to approve Trent Eshleman’s 2006-2007 TRS salary of $78,152. 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 Tara Tighe’s 2006-2007 TRS salary of $67,811. David Dowling made a motion to approve Tara Tighe’s 2006-2007 TRS salary of $67,811. 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 Mike Brehm’s 2006-2007 TRS salary of $67,643. Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve Mike Brehm’s 2006-2007 TRS salary of $67,643. 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 his 2006-2007 TRS salary of $119,738. Dawn Bachtold made a motion to approve Cliff McClure’s 2006-2007 TRS salary of $119,738. 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 hiring Dave Cox as the 7^th Grade Boys Basketball Coach. Shawn Young made a motion to approve hiring Dave Cox as the 7^th Grade 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 hiring Brad Pickens as the Junior High Assistant Softball Coach. David Dowling made a motion to approve hiring Brad Pickens as the Junior High Assistant Softball Coach. Shawn Young 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 the meeting. Shawn Young seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education