Board of Education April Minutes
by Karen Safranski
PRINCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #115
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
April 26, 2010
The Regular Meeting of the Princeton Elementary District #115 Board of Education was held Monday, April 26, 2010, at Logan Jr. High. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Board President Stephen Bouslog. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called with the following members in attendance: Steve Bouslog, Doris Hamilton, Egan Hicks, George Kauffman, Judd Lusher, Terry O’Neil and Paul Stephens. Superintendent Tim Smith, Recording Secretary Sandie Hall, Administrators J.D. Orwig, Bill Gregory and Eleanor Walker, Janet Becker, Building Librarians and two media representatives were
also present.
AGENDA AMENDMENTS: Item 7 H, permission to seek bids on a new school bus, was added to the agenda.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
PROGRAM/RECOGNITION: None
Motion by Mr. Lusher, second by Mr. Hicks to go into Executive Session at 7:10 p.m. for the discussion of personnel. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
Returned to regular session at 7:17 p.m.
Motion by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mr. Lusher, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried.
Motion by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. Lusher, to approve the Consent Agenda Items, including: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 22, 2010; Bills and Payroll in the amount of $917,617.03;
Administrative Reports; Committee Reports; Transportation/ Maintenance/Food Service Report. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
Administrative/Staff Presentation: Amy Haring, District Librarian, introduced the librarians from each building: Kay Hult, Jefferson; Connie Lind, Lincoln; Liz Piacenti, Reagan; and Lani Swinford, Logan. Mrs. Haring presented the annual media report, including highlights from each grade level, challenges made and goals met for this school year.
Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent Smith gave the Financial Report, stating that at 75% through the fiscal year, 94.13% of projected revenue in all funds has been received, which is ahead of last year due to the working cash bonds issued. 67.33% in all funds has been expended. The district is still due to receive a total of $991,998 from the state. Motion by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mr. Stephens, to approve the report as presented. Motion carried.
Informational Items:
Superintendent Smith presented the first reading of Board Policy Revisions: 4:30, 4:60, 4:60 AP1, 4:90, 4:170, 4:170 AP6, 4:170 AP6, E1 and E2 and 5:20.
Mr. Lusher reported on the April 6th I.A.S.B. Starved Rock Meeting, held at Peru Parkside School.
Superintendent Smith reviewed the District Goals status and will continue to discuss the goal setting process for the future.
Superintendent Smith stated that since the Board will not participate at the 2010 Joint Annual Conference, due to cost savings, the Board will also have no delegate at the I.A.S.B. Delegate Assembly.
Action Items:
Motion by Mr. Kauffman, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the second reading of Board Policy Revisions: 7:10 and 7:20. Motion carried.
Motion by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the annual I.E.S.A. Track Membership fee in the amount of $275. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Lusher, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve, with regret, the retirement of Mary Stone, special education aide at Jefferson. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Stephens, second by Mr. Kauffman, to approve the early retirement option for Nancy Johnston, effective June 2010, at an up-front cost to the District of $43,901.02. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Hicks, second by Mr. Lusher, to approve the retirement of Kaye Pearson, Physical Education teacher at Logan Jr. High, effective June 2014. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mr. Hicks, to approve the maternity leave of Angie Thompson, Third Grade teacher at Lincoln School. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mr. Stephens, to approve the FY 11 Lease of Equipment recommendation for technology purchases in the amount of $47,650.11. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Lusher, second by Mr. Hicks, to approve the FY 10 Audit Contract with Hopkins and Associates at a cost of $9,500. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the change of the May Board Meeting date to Thursday, May 27, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Lusher, second by Mr. Kauffman, to approve the FY 10 Amended Tentative Budget. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Hicks, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve permission to seek bids on a new school bus. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
Future District/Board Considerations: None
Motion by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mr. Hicks, to adjourn at 8:23 p.m. Motion carried.
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Stephen Bouslog, President
Board of Education
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Sandra K. Hall, Recording Secretary
Board of Education
