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 13, 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 7:03 p.m.

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

Others present were Cliff McClure, Amy Teske, Marvin Barger, Christine Williams, Barry Wright, Jeff Graham, Eric Brackmann, Trent Eshleman, John Rawdin, Stan Daro, and Tara Tighe.

Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Dave Dowling 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 minutes of the previous month. Dave Dowling 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 payment of all current bills. Dave Dowling 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 July 28, 2008 from Chuck Neitzel resigning as High School English teacher for the 2008/2009 school year.

Mr. McClure informed the Board that the Building and Grounds Committee recently met with City of Paxton representatives, Paxton Park District representatives, PBL Booster Club, and Lindsay Rose to talk about the new softball field project and how to best utilize the area. Mr. McClure advised the District controls the deed and owns the property, but the Chamber of Commerce President, Patton Township clerk, and City of Paxton mayor control how the land is utilized, and all organizations have given their blessings on this project. Mr. Young stated the City has already removed old concrete, long jump, and high jump pits from the site. Mr. Bennett updated the Board on various summer projects that have been completed and are in the process of completion.

Mr. McClure informed the Board the Finance Committee recently met and discussed the 2008/2009 budget and detected some errors with regard to revenue from local sources. Mr. McClure went over the budget summary sheet with the Board by reading aloud the beginning balance, revenue, disbursements, and ending balances for each fund:

	EDUC	O & M	BOND & INTEREST	TRANSP	IMRF	CAPITAL PROJECTS	WORKING CASH	TORT	H/LS
Beg. Bal. July 1, 2008	$3,043,211	$540,832	$258,528	$421,605	$175,492	$1,395	$ 0	$66,682	$2,045,753
Revenue	$11,859,069	$627,338	$704,957	$685,357	$333,410	$ 0	$63,231	$125,465	$60,313
Disbursements	$12,143,702	$984,208	$700,000	$721,838	$296,438	$1,395	$ 0	$42,500	$1,234,540
Est. Ending Bal. June 20, 2009	$2,821,051	$183,962	$263,485	$385,124	$212,464	$ 0	$758	$149,647	$871,526

Mr. McClure advised the Board there was a glitch with regard to Working Cash, and Marilyn is working with STI to resolve this matter. The biggest source of new money will come from the State this year. Mr. McClure added this will be the budget that will be placed on display.

Mr. Brackmann addressed the Board with regard to the 2007/2008 needs assessment survey. The assessment survey consists of twenty-five questions from the State Board directed to parents to obtain information in the follows areas: schools’ efforts to partner with parents, teachers and administration, and the school itself. The survey results were mostly positive and very few negative. Mr. Brackmann stated that parents seem very happy with the movement the District is making with their children. The staff was surveyed with some questions regarding professional development, and those responses were very positive as well. With regard to the financial health of the Co-op, Mr. Brackmann stated an executive meeting was recently held and at the end of the FY 2008 income exceeded expenses by $80,000.00. The Co-op’s budget is approximately $1,000,000.00, and the proposed budget for FY 2009 will increase by one percent. Mr. Brackmann stated the Co-op has carry over grant money in the amount of $90,000.00 to help assist with special education salaries and benefits for PBL and GCMS.

With regard to summer school, Mr. Wright gave each Board member a print out detailing summer school attendance and percent increases. Mr. Wright stated the average daily attendance was 93% and discussed the pre and post test results for students in grades Kindergarten through 8^th Grade. Mr. Wright felt the District served more students this year largely due to the Board’s decision to provide transportation.

Mr. McClure recommended to the Board to place the FY 2009 PBL CUSD No. 10 budget on display for thirty days to meet legal requirements, and stated the date, time, and place for the budget hearing will be in the newspaper. Mr. McClure stated this budget is very nearly complete and only minor changes will be made. Dawn Bachtold made a motion to place the FY 2009 PBL CUSD No. 10 budget on display for thirty days. Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed.

Ms. Tighe addressed the Board with regard to the upcoming teacher institute on August 18^th and first day of all staff attendance on August 19^th and the agendas for both days. Mr. McClure extended an invitation to all Board members to attend the August 19^th institute day and luncheon.

With regard to AYP, the High School met the minimum criteria to achieve AYP status. The High School needs to work towards making AYP this school year again. Mr. McClure stated there are no choice issues like last year, but the District still needs to have school improvement plans in place at Eastlawn and for the District. Ms. Tighe stated she has met with building principals to talk about school specific goals for the upcoming year. Ms. Tighe would like to organize a committee to help revise the District’s mission and vision statements. A discussion was held regarding the current statements of the District and the process Ms. Tighe is implementing to revise the statements. Mike Short and Dean Swan volunteered to be on the committee.

Mr. McClure advised the Board that each building principal will report on registration for the 2008/2009 school year. Mr. Eshleman stated that Clara Peterson’s enrollment is currently 397 students with 53 students in Pre-K, 113 students in Kindergarten, 116 students in 1^st grade, and 115 students in 2^nd grade. Mr. Wright reported that Eastlawn’s enrollment is currently 340 students with 104 students in 3^rd grade, 120

students in 4^th grade, and 116 students in 5^th grade. Mr. Graham advised that the Junior High’s enrollment currently totals 358 students with 110 students in 6^th grade, 114 students in 7^th grade, and 119 students in 8^th grade. Mr. Rawdin stated the High School’s enrollment is currently at 470 students and there are 22 students that we’re waiting on residency information that are not included in the 470 figure. The High School will also have a foreign exchange student from Brazil this year. Mr. McClure pointed out that the District’s current total enrollment is right around 1,500 students and that no new staff additions are necessary at the moment. The District is transporting a lot of students from the Bayles Lake and Lake Iroquois area and the Buckley area directly to school and the District is looking into increasing bus service to that area. Marvin Barger will get estimated costs for this service to Mr. McClure. Mr. McClure advised that First Student has a couple more drivers beginning in September in order to keep Marvin off the bus routes. A discussion was held regarding the length of time students are on the bus.

Mr. McClure stated that opening days are scheduled for August 18^th and 19^th. Open houses throughout the District are as follows: High School – August 28^th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Junior High – September 16^th at 6:30 p.m.; Eastlawn – August 20^th from 6:00-7:00 p.m.; and Clara Peterson – September 18^th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The pork chop kick-off is scheduled for August 22^nd.

Mr. McClure stated that Russ Leigh will be in attendance at the September board meeting to talk about the recent FY 2008 audit which resulted in no findings for the District this year. Mr. McClure stated that Russ Leigh recommended that he should sign for all certificates of deposits.

Mr. McClure informed the Board that he has been approached by some parents and a representative of the Special Olympics wanting the District to form a group of PBL student participants. Mr. McClure feels this would be a good thing, and the District already has several students participating in Special Olympics but they travel to Champaign for these events. Mr. McClure stated that they will have their own insurance, and the Board agreed to allow a Special Olympics organization.

Dawn Bachtold made a motion to go into closed session to discuss to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, performance of specific employees of the public body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)1; discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi‑annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06 pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)21; security procedures and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff or public property pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)8; and the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)5. Jeff Jarboe seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed.

Closed session began at 8:15 p.m.

Dave Dowling made a motion to come out of closed session. Dean Swan seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed.

Closed session ended at 9:10 p.m.

Mr. McClure recommended the Board accept the resignation of Chuck Neitzel as High School English teacher. Jeff Jarboe made a motion to accept the resignation of Chuck Neitzel as High School English teacher. Dawn Bachtold 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 Lucas Schroeder as Junior High Assistant Principal for the 2008/2009 school year with a 190 day contract and salary in the amount of $47,500.00. Dawn Bachtold made a motion to approve Lucas Schroeder as Junior High Assistant Principal for the 2008/2009 school year with a 190 day contract and salary in the amount of $47,500.00. Dean Swan seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed.

Mr. McClure recommended the Board approve Brandi Chumbley as High School English teacher for the 2008/2009 school year. Dean Swan made a motion to approve Brandi Chumbley as High School English teacher 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.

Mr. McClure recommended the Board approve Kevin Turner as Junior High night custodian for the 2008/20909 school year. Dave Dowling made a motion to approve Kevin Turner as Junior High night custodian for the 2008/2009 school year pending physical. Shawn Young 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 Jeffrey Sinn as a volunteer High School football coach for the 2008/2009 school year. Jeff Jarboe made a motion to approve Jeffrey Sinn as volunteer High School 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 the Board approve Rob Pacey as a volunteer Junior High cross country coach for the 2008/2009 school year. Shawn Young made a motion to approve Rob Pacey as volunteer Junior High cross country 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 the Board not release any closed session minutes and destroy audio recordings of closed session minutes that were at least eighteen months old. Dean Swan made a motion to not release any closed session minutes and destroy audio recordings of closed session minutes that were at least eighteen months old. Dawn Bachtold seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed.

President Mike Short appointed Barry Wright to serve as the Eastlawn representative for the Board Policy Review Committee.

Dean Swan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Shawn Young seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all board members being present, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed.

The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

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