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, JUNE 11, 2008 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:  David Dowling, Mike Short, Phillip Duling, Jeff Jarboe, Dawn Bachtold, and Dean Swan.  Shawn Young was absent.

 

Others present were Tara Tighe, Cliff McClure, John Rawdin, Trent Eshleman, Jeff Graham, Barry Wright, Amy Teske, Marvin Barger, Christine Williams, Mike Brehm, Dave Harber, Stacy Johnson, Stan Daro, Jimmy Shields, and Travis Tate.

 

Dean Swan made a motion to approve the consent agenda.  Jeffrey Jarboe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Dean Swan read a letter dated May 30, 2008 from Anna Talbert requesting a maternity leave for the first four or five weeks of school for the 2008/2009 school year and return on September 28, 2008.

 

Dean Swan read a letter dated May 19, 2008 from Mr. Thomas recognizing the PBL marching band and Mr. Hess.

 

Mr. McClure introduced Stacey Johnson to the Board.  Ms. Johnson presented information regarding the results of the Illinois Youth Survey.  Ms. Johnson did a PowerPoint presentation for the Board showing the Junior High results of smoking, drugs, bullying, fighting, and riding with someone who had been drinking.  Ms. Johnson stated the survey revealed increases at the High School level with regard to smoking, alcohol, and marijuana.  Ms. Johnson advised the Board that the District has formed a bullying committee and Safety Keepers in order to help further decrease the percentages of the survey results.

 

Mr. McClure advised the Board previously approved additional questions to be added to the survey, and the results reveal that the majority of the Junior High students feel safe at school, know how to respond to Code Red or Yellow, and feel informed about emergency situations.  The High School results reveal that High School students know how to respond to a Code Red or Yellow and are more aware of safety procedures but do not understand all of them.   Mr. McClure suggested that the administration could either practice the code drills so the students feel more comfortable with the code language or eliminate the code language all together. 

 

Mr. Harber addressed the Board about the data results regarding Newton’s Academy and Dopplar Math.  With regard to Dopplar Math, Mr. Harber explained the program went smoothly and the data reveals the District needs to provide a prescriptive curriculum.  The District gained a lot of knowledge by running this program.   Mr. Harber went over the Math failure report for the past three years, adding that the failure rate is decreasing overall.  Mr. Harber went through the High School AP Art History syllabus with the Board and stated this course will be offered for the 2008/2009 school year.  This is a college level course, and the students can receive full college credit for this course.

 

Dave Harber left the meeting at 7:28 p.m.

Mr. Wright informed the Board that summer school will begin on July 9th and everything has been finalized as far as enrollment and staffing is concerned.  There are 124 Kindergarten through 8th grade students enrolled.  The High School program has 11 students in Drivers Education, 8 students in English, and the Social Studies/Physical Science course has been canceled.   With regard to transportation, Mr. Wright advised the Board that 45 students will be transported to and from summer school, and 2 students will be transported to GCMS for English.  Mr. Wright finished by stating is a significant increase in enrolled over last year’s enrollment numbers.

 

Mr. McClure informed the Board that at last month’s meeting a Board calendar was handed out for the Board to review and approve at the June meeting.  This is the second year for the Board calendar, and this calendar meets the criteria with regard to the District’s budget and levy requirements.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve the 2008/2009 Board calendar of meetings.  Dawn Bachtold seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure advised the Board that last month the Board discussed the proposed changes to the 2008/2009 student handbook.  Specifically, the District’s attorney, Chris Miller, has reviewed the proposed dress code and electronic recordings for student transportation.   Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve the dress code language to be added to the 2008/2009 student handbook.  Dawn Bachtold seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed.   Dean Swan made a motion to approve the electronic recordings for student transportation language to be added to the 2008/2009 student handbook.  Dave Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, Dave Dowling, Dean Swan, Dawn Bachtold, Mike Short, and Phillip Duling voted aye, and Jeffrey Jarboe obstained.  The motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure explained to the Board that each year the District must abolish its Work Cash Fund and transfer the balance into the Education Fund.  President Mike Short read aloud the Resolution 2008 to abolish the existing Working Cash Fund of the Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District No. 10.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve the Resolution 2008 to abolish the existing Working Cash Fund.  Dave Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure advised the Board that at the beginning of each fiscal year the District must create a Working Cash Fund.  President Mike Short read aloud the Resolution Creating a Working Cash Fund of the Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District No. 10 for the 2008/2009 school year.  Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve the Resolution Creating a Working Cash Fund for the Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District No. 10 for the 2008/2009 school year.  Dave Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure stated each year the Board is required by law to approve the 2008 prevailing wage rate for the State of Illinois, specifically Ford County.  President Mike Short read aloud the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act – ILCS 130/1 et seq. Board Resolution for 2008.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act – ILCS 130/1 et seq. Board Resolution for 2008.  Dave Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended the Board approve the release of bid specification for milk and bread for the 2008/2009 school year with bids due by 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2008.  The District also releases bids for milk for GCMS and St. John’s Lutheran School in Buckley.   The bread bids are for PBL only.   Dave Dowling made a motion to approve the release of bid specifications for milk for the 2008/2009 school year for PBL CUSD No. 10, GCMS CUSD No. 5, and St. John’s Lutheran School in Buckley and the release of bid specifications for bread for the 2008/2009 school year.  Dean Swan seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended the Board approve the release of proposals for waste services for the 2008/2009 school year with proposals due by 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2008.  Dawn Bachtold made a motion to approve the release of waste service proposals for the 2008/2009 school year with proposals due by 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2008.  Phillip Duling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended the Board approve the donation of $1,000.00 to the Paxton Police Department K-9 program.  Mr. McClure informed the Board he has discussed this donation with Chris Miller and he has assured the District could make a donation to this type of program.  Dawn Bachtold made a motion to approve the donation of $1,000.00 to the Paxton Police Department K-9 program.  Dave Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure informed the Board that he has been working with Andy Bennett regarding the purchase of a used maintenance truck.  The District has been working through Bob Ridings in Taylorville, Illinois which has a State of Illinois joint purchase contract.  Mr. McClure handed each Board member a worksheet for the proposed truck adding that these items are currently on our work truck.  The estimated cost for a used truck will be approximately $22,000.00 - $25,000.00 with 25,000 to 45,000 miles.  Mr. McClure suggested that a new truck would not cost the District that much more money and could come out of the Operations and Maintenance Fund for the FY 2009.  The estimated delivery date for a new truck would be in September.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve the purchase of a new truck from Bob Ridings in Taylorville in the amount of $29,408.00 for the maintenance department to be paid with Operation and Maintenance Funds from the FY 2009.  Dave Dowling seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Shawn Young entered the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure also stated the District needs to look into the purchase of a passenger van for student transportation.  If a new passenger van is purchased, Mr. McClure suggested the band department could use the older maintenance truck for purposes of hauling the band trailer around, and Tom Mertes could take the current eight passenger van and convert it into a maintenance van.  Mr. McClure stated the District could look into purchasing a seven passenger van which would be more economical on gas at a later date. 

 

Mr. McClure informed the Board that the PBL Boosters Club annual golf outing is scheduled for June 28, 2008 at Lakeview Country Club. 

 

Mr. McClure stated the Finance Committee will need to meet after the July Board meeting to go over the fiscal year budget. 

 

Mr. McClure advised the Board that the District will be hosting the March 5, 2009 ISBE Cornbelt Division meeting.

 

 

Mr. Rawdin, Janice, and I had a discussion to change the date of graduation for HS.   Would like for the Board to support the change of graduation back a week.  Graduation will be May 29th.

 

Mr. McClure informed the Board that on Thursday, May 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. the environmental committee will hold a meeting to discuss the wind farm ordinance that passed two years ago.  This meeting will take place at the Ford County Courthouse.

 

Dawn Bachtold made a motion to go into closed to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance of specific employees of the public body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)1.  Phillip Duling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Closed session began at 8:20 p.m.

 

Phillip Duling made a motion to come out of closed session.  Shawn Young seconded the motion. 

Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Closed session ended at 10:02 p.m.

 

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to hire Kevin Coffey as High School Math teacher for the 2008/2009 school year.  Dawn Bachtold made a motion to approve the hiring of Kevin Coffey as High School Math teacher for the 2008/2009 school year.  Phillip Duling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to hire Jim Gramley as High School assistant football coach for the 2008/2009 school year.  Shawn Young made a motion to approve the hiring of Jim Gramley as High School assistant football coach for the 2008/2009 school year.  Dave Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to hire Theresa Thornton as a Hearing Impaired teacher for the 2008/2009 school year.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve the hiring of Theresa Thornton as a Hearing Impaired teacher for the 2008/2009 school year.  Dawn Bachtold seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to approve the maternity leave request of Anna Talbert for the first four to five weeks of the 2008/2009 school year.  Dave Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to approve Jan Weston as a volunteer coach for Junior High girls softball and Pat Prina as a volunteer coach for Junior High and High School boys baseball.  Shawn Young made a motion to approve Jan Weston as a volunteer coach for Junior High girls softball and Pat Prina as a volunteer coach for Junior High and High School boys baseball.  Dave Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

 

 

 

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to approve John Rawdin as High School principal for the 2008/2009 school year with a TRS salary in the amount of $90,653.00.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve John Rawdin as High School principal for the 2008/2009 school year with a TRS salary in the amount of $90,653.00.  Dawn Bachtold seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to approve Christine Williams as Assistant High School principal for the 2008/2009 school year with a TRS salary in the amount of $48,309.00.  Dave Dowling made a motion to approve Christine Williams as Assistant High School principal for the 2008/2009 school year with a TRS salary in the amount of $48,309.00.  Shawn Young seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to approve Jeff Graham as Junior High School principal for the 2008/2009 school year with a TRS salary in the amount of $75,669.00.  Dawn Bachtold made a motion to approve Jeff Graham as Junior High School principal for the 2008/2009 school year with a TRS salary in the amount of $75,669.00.  Dean Swan seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to approve Barry Wright as Assistant Junior High School principal for the 2008/2009 school year with a TRS salary in the amount of $48,309.00.  Dave Dowling made a motion to approve Barry Wright as Assistant Junior High School principal for the 2008/2009 school year with a TRS salary in the amount of $48,309.00.  Dawn Bachtold seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to approve Trent Eshleman as Clara Peterson principal for the 2008/2009 school year with a TRS salary in the amount of $83,900.00.  Dawn Bachtold made a motion to approve Trent Eshleman as Clara Peterson principal for the 2008/2009 school year with a TRS salary in the amount of $83,900.00.  Dave Dowling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to approve Mike Brehm as Technology Coordinator for the 2008/2009 school year with a TRS salary in the amount of $72,618.00.  Jeffrey Jarboe made a motion to approve Mike Brehm as Technology Coordinator for the 2008/2009 school year with a TRS salary in the amount of $72,618.00.  Phillip Duling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to approve Cliff McClure as Superintendent for the 2008/2009 school year with a TRS salary in the amount of $128,797.00.  Phillip Duling made a motion to approve Cliff McClure as Superintendent for the 2008/2009 school year with a TRS salary in the amount of $128,797.00.  Dawn Bachtold seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to approve a 3.8% increase for Andy Bennett, Tammy Ross, Marilyn Weber, Amy Teske, and Jeanne Peterson for the 2008/2009 school year.   Shawn Young made a motion to approve a 3.8% increase for Andy Bennett, Tammy Ross, Marilyn Weber, Amy Teske, and Jeanne Peterson for the 2008/2009 school year.   Phillip Duling seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to approve a 1.23% increase for Thomas Mertes for the 2008/2009 school year.  Dean Swan made a motion to approve a 1.23% increase for Thomas Mertes for the 2008/2009 school year.  Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

Dave Dowling made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Dawn Bachtold seconded the motion.  Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                           

President, Board of Education                                         Secretary, Board of Education