SILVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT #34 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

CONFERENCE ROOM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

6:00 P.M.

 

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

            Members Present:         Pustelnik, Lohse, Miner, Stone, Jecks, Greer

            Members Absent:         Rossmiller

 

Motion by Jecks, second by Miner to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2009 meeting.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

           

Motion by Jecks, second by Lohse to approve the September expenditures and August Treasurer’s report.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

           

Communication/Recognition

 

·                    Rock River financial report was shared with the Board.

·                    Kyle Sanders was recognized for his volunteer help with the district’s computers and other technology.

·                    The District has received notification that it is eligible for Qualified Zone Academy Bonds for refurbishing in the amount of $3,675,000.

·                    A district parent has donated a copy of the Quarter Mile Math program to the district.

 

Jerry Lack, Illowa Construction Labor and Management Council, Deb Arnold, Silvis Junior High School teacher, William Fox, Silvis mayor, Corindy Jack, school district nurse, Kyle Sanders, Silvis Junior High student and his family, and Lori Flores, district Cafeteria Manager, were present.

 

Mayor William Fox shared information with the Board concerning the TIF extension request. 

 

A public hearing was held on the district’s FY 2010 budget.

 

Motion by Jecks, second by Pustelnik to approve the Silvis School District #34 budget for FY 2010 as presented.

            Ayes:    Pustelnik, Lohse, Miner, Stone, Jecks, Greer

            Nays:   None

 

Lori Flores, Cafeteria Manager, gave the Board a presentation on the federal Fruit and Vegetable grant program.

 

Corindy Jack, school district nurse, gave a presentation on current school health issues.

 

Motion by Jecks, second by Pustelnik to approve seeking quotes for three leased school buses, two full-size and one wheelchair, for delivery in FY11.

Motion carried by voice acclamation.

 

Motion by Jecks, second by Lohse to accept the resignation of Anne Haverback as cheerleading sponsor, to approve the employment of Linda VerBeke to work two hours a day in the cafeteria, Chelsea Poremba as a substitute bus monitor, Anita Cogdill as cheerleading sponsor, Scott Berg as ISS/ELL aide and Judy Piper to substitute in the offices and cafeteria, to appoint Wendi Harrell and Rachel Hughes as district FOIA officers, to approve posting to the website administrative compensation by October 1, district and SEA contractual agreement by January 1 and by February 1st all regular employees’ (half time and above) compensation, to approve district policies and procedures for check writing, reimbursement and purchase orders, and to approve the Application for Recognition of Schools for the Junior High and George O. Barr Elementary School.

            Ayes:    Pustelnik, Lohse, Miner, Stone, Jecks, Greer

            Nays:   None

 

Resolution presented by: Greer.  Motion by Jecks, second by Pustelnik to partially abolish the working cash fund, transferring $300,000 to the Education Fund, and then transferring the $300,000 from the Education fund to the Capital projects fund.

            Ayes:    Pustelnik, Lohse, Miner, Stone, Jecks, Greer

            Nays:   None

           

Motion by Jecks, second by Lohse to approve repaying the loan of $7,500 from the Tort fund to the Working Cash fund.

            Ayes:    Pustelnik, Lohse, Miner, Stone, Jecks, Greer

            Nays:   None

 

Motion by Lohse, second by Jecks to enter executive session to discuss a specific employee’s discipline (5 ILCS 120/2(c) (1)).

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

 

Executive session was called to order at 7:13 p.m.

            Members Present:         Pustelnik, Lohse, Miner, Stone, Jecks, Greer

            Members Absent:         Rossmiller

 

Motion by Jecks, second by Lohse to exit executive session at 7:27 p.m.

            Ayes:    Pustelnik, Lohse, Miner, Stone, Jecks, Greer

            Nays:   None

 

Meeting called to order at 7:29 p.m.

            Members Present:         Pustelnik, Lohse, Miner, Stone, Jecks, Greer

            Members Absent:         Rossmiller

 

Motion by Greer and second by Jecks to meet Wednesday, October 7, 2009 for a special meeting at 4:00 p.m.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

 

Motion by Miner, second by Jecks to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.