SILVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT #34 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

CONFERENCE ROOM

JUNE 17, 2009

6:00 P.M.

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

            Members Present:        Pustelnik, Rossmiller, Lohse, Stone

            Members Absent:        Miner, Greer, Jecks

 

Motion by Lohse, second by Pustelnik to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2009 meeting and the June 1, 2009 Special Meeting.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

 

Motion by Stone, second by Lohse to approve the June expenditures and Treasurer’s report.

            Ayes:   Pustelnik, Rossmiller, Lohse, Stone

            Nays:   None

           

Communication/Recognition

 

·                     A natural gas rate of 6.28 has been locked in with MidAmerican Energy from October through April.  Last year’s rate was 8.49.

·                     A report from Cathie Lewis was shared on the school district’s literacy program, along with a George O. Barr end of year report and summer school update from Mr. Hughes.  Mr. Byczynski also provided a year end report for the Junior High.

·                     2009 ISAT scores are not completely finalized. The meets level this year is 72.5%. Preliminary scores:  reading 69% to 70% for George O. Barr, 75% for the Junior High; math 87% for George O. Barr, 72.5% for the Junior High; 71% for 4th grade science, 7th grade 84%.

·                     Mr. Hughes and the interns have come up with a curriculum guide for George O. Barr Elementary School.

·                     Mr. Bergles shared some district logo designs from the graphic arts interns.

·                     The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards sent information regarding National Board Certification and how to support district teachers in reaching this goal.

·                     Mr. Bergles shared information from a meeting with several district retired teachers regarding a start toward a strategic plan.  Workshops have been planned for staff concerning professionalism which will be led by individuals from the education and outside community.

·                     An early dismissal schedule for next school year was provided.

·                     Gallagher Bassett sent a risk management specialist who forwarded suggestions to Mr. Bergles and the Board.

·                     Special education – per ISBE have now met requirements which will allow more flexibility for the expenditure of IDEA ARRA money.

·                     Updated costs for Colona transportation for the 2009-2010 school year.

·                     Bus leases are being adjusted to meet state reimbursement requirements.

 

Jerry Lack – ILOWA IMPACT, Elizabeth Ballard, school district parent, Mike O’Shea, Johnson Controls, David Harmsen, Johnson Controls, Justin Miller, Miller Trucking, and Flo Welch were present.

 

Elizabeth Ballard spoke to the Board concerning standards for student retention and a specific student incident. 

 

A public hearing was held on the district’s amended FY 2009 budget in which Mr. Bergles outlined the changes to the budget.  There was no public testimony.

 

Motion by Stone, second by Pustelnik to approve the Silvis School District #34 amended budget for FY2009.

            Ayes:   Pustelnik, Rossmiller, Lohse, Stone

            Nays:   None

 

Appointed Michelle Pustelnik as Board Secretary for this meeting only.

 

Resolution presented by Stone.  Motion by Lohse, second by Pustelnik to approve moving accrued interest income between funds, as necessary, for FY2010.

            Ayes:   Pustelnik, Rossmiller, Lohse, Stone

            Nays:   None

 

Mike O’Shea and David Harmsen from Johnson Controls were present to discuss some funding options - Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB) for renovation only and the Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) option for construction.

 

Motion by Stone, second by Lohse to enter executive session to review executive session minutes (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)), and to discuss compensation for specific employees and staffing for FY10 (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)).

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

 

Executive session was called to order at 7:33 p.m.

            Members Present:        Pustelnik, Rossmiller, Lohse, Stone

            Members Absent:        Miner, Greer, Jecks

 

Motion by Lohse, second by Stone to exit executive session at 8:25 p.m.

            Ayes:   Pustelnik, Rossmiller, Lohse, Stone

            Nays:   None

 

Meeting called to order at 8:30 p.m.

            Members Present:        Pustelnik, Rossmiller, Lohse, Stone

            Members Absent:        Miner, Greer, Jecks

 

Motion by Stone, second by Lohse to approve the executive session minutes as reviewed for January through May 2009.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

 

Motion by Stone, second by Lohse to approve salaries for non-certified employees and administration for the 2009-2010 school year as presented.

            Ayes:   Pustelnik, Rossmiller, Lohse, Stone

            Nays:   None

 

Resolution presented by: Lohse.  Motion by Stone, second by Putstelnik to approve the prevailing wage statement as presented.

            Ayes:   Pustelnik, Rossmiller, Lohse, Stone

            Nays:   None

 

Motion by Pustelnik, second by Lohse to accept the resignations of Marci Ross, Pre-Kindergarten aide, and Kerry Ossian, first grade teacher effective at the end of the 2008-2009 school year.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

 

Motion by Lohse, second by Pustelnik to approve the regular Board meeting dates for FY2010 as presented.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

 

Motion by Pustelnik, second by Stone to employ Christine Gray as a special education classroom aide (1.0 FTE), Stephanie Craig as a Pre-Kindergarten/ECE aide (1.0 FTE), Meghan Voss as Student Council Moderator, Jaclyn Haut as a fourth grade teacher (1.0 FTE), to move Jackie Kronfeld from fourth grade teacher to first grade teacher, to employ Jane Hill as K-4 computers and 5-8 communications teacher and PE Aide (1.0 FTE), and Melissa Feller as special education teacher/RtI Coach (1.0 FTE).

            Ayes:   Pustelnik, Rossmiller, Lohse, Stone

            Nays:   None

 

Motion by Stone, second by Lohse to approve the maternity leave for Michelle Johnson as discussed.

            Ayes:   Pustelnik, Rossmiller, Lohse, Stone

            Nays:   None

 

Motion by Lohse, second by Stone to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                           

            Kevin Rossmiller, Board President                             Wendi Harrell, Recording Secretary