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, SEPTEMBER 14, 2005 AT 7:12 P.M. AT THE PAXTON-BUCKLEY-LODA BOARD ROOM IN PAXTON, ILLINOIS.

 

President Mike Short called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.

 

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

 

Others present were Marvin Barger, Andy Bennett, Mike Brehm, Will Brumleve, Stan Daro, Nancy Dewey, Trent Eshleman, Russ Leigh, Cliff McClure, John Rawdin, Lynn Rubarts, Tara Tighe, Marilyn Weber and Steve Wright.

 

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

 

Shawn Young moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  Dawn Bachtold seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Dawn Bachtold 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.

 

David Harber arrived at 7:20 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure informed the board that Nogle & Black has made a request for payment.  A discussion was held regarding this issue and it was determined to table this item for now.

 

Dean Swan read a letter from Kristin Oyer resigning as Activity Fund Bookkeeper.

 

Dean Swan read a letter from Mary Ager resigning as Student Assistance Program Sponsor at the Junior High.

 

Dean Swan read a thank you letter from Nancy Dewey regarding the staff luncheon.

 

Dean Swan read a thank you letter from the Boman family.

 

Moved to New Business item 9.3.  Mr. McClure introduced Russ Leigh the district’s auditor to report on the 2005 financial audit.  Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the 2005 financial audit.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve the 2005 financial audit.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Moved to item 9.2.  Mr. McClure reported to the board the current status in regards to the NCLB act and adequate yearly progress (AYP).  Mr. Harber shared the District’s three year Improvement Plan Agenda for the first school improvement day and ISAT/PSAE test data.  Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the rough draft of the PBL District Improvement Plan so the District is in compliance with NCLB.  The plan is still a work in progress.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve the draft of the PBL District Improvement Plan.  Phillip Duling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.  Mr. McClure handed out the Annual Yearly Progress report for 2004-2005 and discussed the report with the board.

 

David Harber left the meeting at 8:10 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure reported on the Junior High construction project.  The correction of the HVAC system is progressing.  He also reported on the work to the floor tile in the commons area by Tile Specialists, Inc.

 

Mr. McClure reported on the district’s maintenance projects.  The Building Committee, Andy Bennett and Mr. McClure walked through and made a visual inspection of all the buildings.  The list of potential projects is as follows:  Clara Peterson Roof Replacement, Clara Peterson and Eastlawn Communication Systems (PA), and I-57 Stadium Bleacher Renovation (per insurance audit).  Mr. McClure and the Building Committee recommended the board approve hiring FGM Architects, to start preparing documents for bidding of Clara Peterson Roof Replacement and I-57 Bleacher Renovation.

 

Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the 2005-2006 budget.  Shawn Young made a motion to approve the 2005-2006 budget.  Dean Swan seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried.

 

Mr. McClure discussed the sixth day enrollment figures.  Mr. McClure also discussed enrollment trends for the past six years.

 

Mr. McClure discussed the ISBE Application for Recognition of Approval.  The District is in compliance with all seven categories for each school.  Mr. McClure recommended the board approve the application for recognition for all PBL District schools.  Dawn Bachtold made a motion to approve the ISBE Application for Recognition for Approval for Clara Peterson Elementary, PBL Eastlawn, PBL Junior High and PBL High School.  Shawn Young 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 Dan Schneider and others have been painting the fence along Route 9 at Eastlawn School.

 

Mr. McClure informed the board that the Insurance Committee will be meeting on September 21st at 3:15 p.m. in the PBL Board Room.

 

Mr. McClure informed the board that policies were handed out for them to review.  The policy committee will be meeting to review them.

 

Mr. McClure handed out information on Bulletin 810 regarding the farm land assessment in the State of Illinois and how it impacts the District’s EAV.

 

Shawn Young made a motion to go into closed session.  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 8:45 p.m.

 

Dawn Bachtold moved to come out of closed session.  Dean Swan seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Closed session ended at 10:24 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure recommended the board accept the resignation of Kristin Oyer as High School Activity Fund Bookkeeper.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to accept the resignation of Kristin Oyer as High School Activity Fund Bookkeeper.  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 accept the resignation of Mary Ager as Student Assistance Program Sponsor at the Junior High.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to accept the resignation of Mary Ager as Student Assistance Program Sponsor at the Junior High.  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 Diane Mueller as Library Aide at the High School.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve the hiring of Diane Mueller as Library Aide at the High School.  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 Jennifer Mosely as a Teacher Aide at the Clara Peterson.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve the hiring of Jennifer Mosely as a Teacher Aide at the Clara Peterson.  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 Colleen Stamm as Title I Teacher Aide at the Junior High.  Shawn Young made a motion to approve the hiring of Colleen Stamm as Title I Teacher Aide at the Junior High.  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 Mindy Schneider as Freshman Class Sponsor.  Phillip Duling made a motion to approve the hiring of Mindy Schneider as Freshman 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 Anna Talbert and Peg Chandler as Playground Sponsors at PBL Eastlawn.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve the hiring of Anna Talbert and Peg Chandler as Playground Sponsors at PBL Eastlawn.  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 Travis Duley as Activity Fund Bookkeeper and to receive ¾ of $2500 for the 2005-2006 school year.  Shawn Young made a motion to approve the hiring of Travis Duley as Activity Fund Bookkeeper and to receive ¾ of $2500 for the 2005-2006 school year.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all members present voted aye, there being no nay votes the motion carried. 

 

Shawn Young 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 10:27 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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President, Board of Education                               Secretary, Board of Education