The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of August 16, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., in the Unit Office.

            Roll Call was taken as follows:  Present – Danny Anselment, Steve Becker, Randy Kirsch, Larry Launius, Tom Maulding, Terry Rubenacker and John Ewald. 

            Motion by Kirsch, second by Becker to approve the following items under the Consent Agenda: The minutes from the July 19, 2011 regular board meeting, the Treasurer’s Report, budget report (no approved budget at this time), bill listing, and destruction of Executive Session Audio Tapes Older than 18 months per Code.  Out of State Trips: None.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Becker, Launius, Anselment, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            CORRESPONDENCE – None.

            VISITORS- None.

            SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - Status

Mr. Mitchell updated the Board of the following items:  The Board was reminded that the Semi-Annual Egyptian Division Dinner meeting is October 6, 2011 at the Mt. Vernon High School.  There is continued progress on the planning of the renaming of the football field in honor of Carl Mauck on September 23, 2011.  There was a coach/parent meeting on August 8, 2011 at the high school to highlight the athletic handbook and to go over with the parents the concern of concussions in athletes and what signs to watch for.

The State still owes the District $337,000 in state aid payments.  The Board received a report from Jason Ronna, high school principal highlighting upcoming events at the Jr/Sr High School.  The first day of enrollment showed a student increase of 40 from last day of school for 2010-2011.

Christina Epperson spoke to the Board about the Prevention Initiative 0-3 Grant that was applied for and received in the amount of $71,142.  The Grant will serve approximately 20-25 families in the District.

OLD BUSINESS –  

Travis Bushue, Representative of Bushue and Associates was present to discuss options and make coverage recommendations for the Districts various insurances.

Motion by Anselment, second by Becker to award property, casualty, worker’s compensation, and general commercial liability insurance to Country Financial from bids received and to also award School Board Legal Liability insurance coverage to the Ramza Insurance Group and to award underground storage tank coverage to M & M Insurance Agency.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Becker, Launius, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Rubenacker, second by Kirsch to approve the oil lease proposal from Howard Energy Corporation of Mt. Carmel, IL.    Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Rubenacker, Kirsch, Anselment, Becker, Launius, Maulding, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

 Motion by Launius, second by Maulding to accept the high bid from Deon Lindsey in the amount of $789 for the purchase of old bus #11.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Launius, Maulding, Anselment, Becker, Kirsch, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Mr. Mitchell discussed with the Board progress of summer work projects around the District.

NEW BUSINESS-

Mr. Mitchell discussed the FY’ 12 Tentative Budget with the Board highlighting receipts and expenditures.

Motion by Becker, second by Kirsch to approve the FY’ 12 Tentative Budget.  Roll Call Vote- Voting Yes – Becker, Kirsch, Anselment, Launius, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            Motion by Anselment, second by Launius to set the budget hearing for September 20, 2011 at 6:45 p.m.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Launuis, Becker, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Maulding to approve the 2011-2012 Calendar/Student Handbooks and Athletic Policy Handbooks.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Launius, second by Rubenacker to approve FIRM Systems, Inc. as the District’s criminal background check provider as recommended by the Regional Superintendent of Schools.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Rubenacker to enter in to executive session at 8:45 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees; negotiations; and pending litigation.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Rubenacker, Becker, Anselment, Launius, Maulding, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to come out of executive session at 9:30 p.m.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Maulding, Anselment, Becker, Launius, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to approve the minutes from executive session.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Launius, second by Becker to accept the four year retirement notice letter from Marsha Sutton effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes –  Launius, Becker, Anselment, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch to approve the Family Medical Leave Act Request from Katie Folden as per her letter.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes –  Anselment, Kirsch, Becker, Launius, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Rubenacker to re-employ Stacie Atkinson and Tarra Miller as special education teacher aides on an as needed basis for the 2011-2012 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Rubenacker, Anselment, Becker, Launius, Maulding, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Maulding, second by Becker to employ Denise Barker as a part-time cashier at the Jr./Sr. High School for the 2011-2012 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Maulding, Becker, Anselment, Kirsch, Launius, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Launius, second by Rubenacker to re-assign Janice Crow as Family Resource Center Coordinator with the salary based on the Prevention Initiative grant for 200 days of the 2011-2012 school year and pending approval of a Memo of Understanding with Local 6377.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Launius, Rubenacker, Anselment, Becker, Kirsch, Maulding, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Maulding to authorize to advertise for a Head Teacher position at Dahlgren School, part-time tutor positions as needed, and teacher aide positions, as needed, for the 2011-2012 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second Launius to approve the following athletic volunteers/volunteer coaches at the Sr. High School for the 2011-2012 school year:  Robert Crow (FB), Bob Brockett (FB clock), Jeff York (chain gang), Windell Bowman (chain gang), David Welch (chain gang alternate), Eric White (FB), Larry Karcher (announcer), Wes Warren (chain gang), Mark Auten (chain gang), and Ron Smith (JH-baseball).  Trap Team Volunteers:  Todd Tracy, Don Lynch, Kevin Steele, Brian Norris, Bob Heflin, Ron Smith, Scott Craddock, Connie Trotter, Kent Darnell, and Rodney Morrison.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch approve the revised Hourly Wage Rates/Non-Salary Schedule/Substitute wage scale for the 2011-2012 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Launius, second by Maulding to adjourn.  Vote was taken by voice, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

 

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                                                                                    Board President

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                                                                                    Board Secretary