The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of September 20, 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 Anselment, second by Kirsch to approve the following items under the Consent Agenda: The minutes from the August 16, 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: Trap Team to St. Louis, MO on October 8, 2011, FFA Officers to Indianapolis, IN from October 19-22, 2011, Staff to Branson, MO from November 13-15, 2011.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Kirsch, Becker, Launius, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            CORRESPONDENCE – None.

            VISITORS- Several Civics students were in attendance for a classroom assignment.

            SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - Status

Mr. Mitchell updated the Board of the following items:  Jason Ronna, Jr/Sr. High School Principal presented a Principal’s Report to the Board highlighting various areas such as maintenance, academics, athletics and activities for his building. 

Mr. Mitchell reminded the Board of the new OMA Law certification that the Board members are required to attain.  Also, they were reminded of the IASB Fall Egyptian Division Dinner Meeting on October 6, 2011 at the Mt. Vernon High School.

The Board appointed Vince Mitchell, Superintendent to represent the District at the October 6th Joint Review meeting with the City of McLeansboro discussing the City’s decision to become a TIF District (Tax Increment Financing). 

The State currently owes the District $2,197 in state aid payments.   Mr. Mitchell stated that the installation of the new sign at the Jr/Sr High School which is being purchased and donated by Carmin Rubenacker with funds that were given after the passing of her husband and former school board member Rodney Rubenacker will be put on hold until a satisfactory location can be determined.

The Board received a request for sponsorship donation from the Illinois High School Basketball Association Hall of Fame and Museum.  Board President Ewald suggested that the School Foundation be asked if they want to donate a portion and the District will donate the balance to a sponsorship. 

Jeff Fetcho presented the curriculum report highlighting the various student testing results from the 2010-2011 school year.  He stated that ISAT testing for grades 3-8th in reading and math out preformed state level requirements.

OLD BUSINESS –  

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

NEW BUSINESS-

Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch to approve the annual applications for recognition of schools as required by ISBE.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Launius, second by Anselment to approve the adoption of the agreement with Egyptian Trust Insurance program.    Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

            Motion by Becker, second by Rubenacker to approve not to accept students from Benton High School as a part of NCLB regulations.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Launius to enter in to executive session at 8:25 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees; negotiations; student disciplinary action; and pending litigation.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Launius, Anselment, Becker, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to come out of executive session at 9:40 p.m.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Maulding, Anselment, Kirsch, 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 Becker, second by Launius to approve the Family Medical Leave Act request from Tara Miller as per her letter.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Maulding, second by Anselment to approve the Family Medical Leave Act request from Jenny Allen as per her letter.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Anselment to approve the Family Medical Leave Act request from Carole Roberts as per her letter.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to accept the letter of resignation from Jody Braden as a bus driver and part-time tutor effective retroactive to September 5, 2011.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Rubenacker, second by Launius to accept the letter of resignation from Jason Hall as girl’s Jr. Varsity basketball coach effective for the 2011-2012 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Becker to accept the letter of resignation from Dustin Haile as an assistant high school track coach effective for the 2011-2012 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Launius to accept the letter of resignation from Jason Moore as freshman boy’s basketball coach for the 2011-2012 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to employ Rebecca Winemiller as special education teacher aide on an as needed basis for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Rubenacker, Becker, Kirsch, Launius, Maulding, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Launius, second by Anselment to employ Amy Wade as a part-time tutor at Dahlgren School on an as needed basis for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Launius, Anselment, Becker, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Kirsch to employ Ryne Benbrook as a part-time tutor at East Side School on as needed basis for the remainder of the 2011-2011 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Kirsch, Anselment, Launius, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to employ Tim Crow as a part-time Rend Lake College tutor for the 2011-2012 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Maulding, Anselment, Kirsch, Launius, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Launius to employ Kelsey Klein as a part-time daycare aide.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Launius, Becker, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Rubenacker, second by Anselment to authorize to advertise for a Jr. Varsity girl’s basketball coach, Freshman boy’s basketball coach, and any other current coaching positions that may come available for the 2011-2012 school year.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Launius, second by Maulding to authorize to advertise for a bus driver position for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year and custodial positions, as needed.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion  by Becker, second by Kirsch to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Laborer’s International Local #1197 and the Hamilton County Board of Education from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Kirsch, Anselment, Launius, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Launius, second by Maulding to adjourn.  Vote was taken by voice, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

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                                                                                    Board President

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                                                                                    Board Secretary