MACOMB COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #185
323 West Washington Street
Macomb, Illinois  61455
Web Site:  //district185.macomb.com

“Preparing Students for Success”


AGENDA 
BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Meeting – Monday, July 21, 2008
Library - Macomb Jr./Sr. High School - 7:00 p.m.
1525 South Johnson Road, Macomb, IL  61455 
 Note:    Those attending the Board meeting should enter the high school at entrance "A", located on the east side of the building.                                  
Macomb Community Unit School District #185 is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to attend and/or participate, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to promptly contact the superintendent who is the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at (309) 833-4161.
Routine/Regular Business
 7:00 p.m.     1.     Call to Order - Mrs. Ardell Thompson, Board President
 7:01 p.m.     2.     Pledge of Allegiance - Mrs. Thompson
 7:03 p.m.     3.     Roll Call - Ms. Lisa Mooney, Recording Secretary
 7:04 p.m.     4.     Reception of Visitors - Mrs. Thompson
 7:10 p.m.      5.      Recognition of Students, Staff Members, and Community Members - Mrs. Thompson
7:15 p.m.       6.      Board Comments and Correspondence - Mrs. Thompson 
7:20 p.m.       7.     Information Items - Dr. Reuschel
7.1       ROE mini compliance check determination
7.2       IASB Master Board Member Information
           

                     The Superintendent recommends approval of all action items.
7:25 p.m.       8.     Consent Calendar - Mrs. Thompson
8.1       Consider approval of minutes from the June 18, 2008 regular Board meeting                                                                             PP.   8-14
8.2       Consider approval of Treasurer's Report                             P.     15     
8.3       Consider approval of Investment Report                             PP.   16-21
8.4       Consider approval of Monthly Board Report                       PP.   22-35
            a.   Board Revenue Report
            b.   Education Fund
            c.   Building Fund
            d.   Bond & Interest Fund
            e.   Transportation Fund
            f.    IMR Fund
            g.   Capital Projects
            h.   Tort Fund
            i.    FP&S Fund
8.5       Consider approval of Bills and Payroll                                 PP.   36-62
            a.   Check Detail 1
            b.   Check Summary 1
            c.   Check Detail 2
            d.   Check Summary 2
            e.   Check Detail 3
            f.    Check Summary 3
            g.   Check Detail 4
            h.   Check Summary 4
            i.    Check Detail 5
            j.    Check Summary 5
            k.   U.S. Bank
8.6       Consider approval of Financial Update on Life Safety Projects (.05 levy)                                                                       P.    63
8.7       Consider approval of Financial Update on Life Safety Projects (BI 0708)                                                                      P.    64
8.8       Consider approval of Macomb Jr./Sr. High School Activity Accounts                                                                            PP.  65-66 
8.9       Consider approval of Financial Authorizations                     P.    67  
7:30 p.m.       9.     Consider approval of minutes from the closed meeting held during the June 18, 2008, regular Board meeting - Mrs. Thompson
7:35 p.m.       10.    Action Upon Personnel Recommendations - Mrs. Thompson 
            10.1  Certificated
                     Change in Assignment:
                              Charlotte Durkin, from Special Education Teacher, Edison Elementary School, to Special Education Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, effective 2008-2009 school year.
                              Danny Williams, from Special Education Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, to Special Education Teacher, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2008-2009 school year.       
                     Employment:
                              Maria Dunstan, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction. Mrs. Dunstan’s employment shall consist of 60-75 days of service during the time period commencing July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
                              Ronel Engnell, Special Education Teacher (replacement), Lincoln Elementary School, effective August 18, 2008.
                              Diane Meline, Part-Time Exploratory Teacher (replacement), Macomb Junior High School, effective August 18, 2008.
Nicole Seward, Kindergarten Teacher (new), Lincoln Elementary School, effective August 18, 2008.
            10.2  Educational Support Personnel
                     Employment:
                              Lisa AllenProgram Assistant, 6 hours per day, Macomb Senior High School, effective August 20, 2008.
                              Kelly Case,  Program Assistant, 6 ½ hours per day, Macomb Senior High School, effective August 20, 2008.
                              Amber Driskell,  Program Assistant, 6 ½ hours per day, Edison Elementary School, effective August 20, 2008.
                              Debra Hunter, Program Assistant, 4 hours per day, MacArthur Early Childhood Center, effective August 29, 2008.
                              Barbara Koukol, Program Assistant, 6 hours per day, Edison Elementary School, effective August 20, 2008.
                              Diane Meline, Program Assistant, up to 3 hours per day, Macomb Junior High School, effective August 20, 2008.
                              Anna Robertson, Program Assistant, 6 hours per day, Edison Elementary School, effective August 20, 2008.
                              Aubrey Rose, Program Assistant, 6 hours per day, Edison Elementary School, effective August 20, 2008.
                              Sally Sinnett, Program Assistant, 6 ½ hours per day, Macomb Junior High School, effective August 20, 2008.
                              Theresa Wimberley, Program Assistant, 6 hours per day, Edison Elementary School, effective August 20, 2008.
                              Rachel Woodruff, Individual Assistant, 6 ½ hour per day, Macomb Junior High School, effective August 20, 2008.
            10.3  Co-Curricular
                                       Resignation:

Lance Giesler, Assistant Boys Basketball (freshman), Macomb Senior High School, effective July 8, 2008.

Max Kreps, Head Baseball Coach, Macomb Senior High School, effective June 26, 2008.

Andrea Robinson, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Macomb Senior High School, effective June 24, 2008.

                                       Employment:

                                                Jay Ankenbrand, Football Coach (freshman), Macomb Senior High School, effective 2008-2009 school year.

                                                Jennifer Clark, New Teacher Mentor, MacArthur Early Childhood Center, effective 2008-2009 school year.

                                                Scott Clauson, Boys Basketball Coach (8th grade), Macomb Junior High School, effective 2008-2009 school year.

                                                John Connell, Assistant Football Coach (8th grade), Macomb Junior High School, effective 2008-2009 school year.
                                                Greg Duncan, Boys Basketball Coach (7th grade), Macomb Junior High School, effective 2008-2009 school year.

                                                Pamela Heaton-Burnham, Volleyball Coach, Macomb Junior Senior High School, effective 2008-2009 school year.

                                                Steve Horrell, Head Softball Coach, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2008-2009 school year.

                                                Luke Ladd, Head Wrestling Coach, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2008-2009 school year.

                                                Lindsay May, Football Coach (8th grade), Macomb Junior High School, effective 2008-2009 school year.

                                                Jeff Miller, Football Coach (7th grade), Macomb Junior High School, effective 2008-2009 school year.

                                                Christina O’Neill, Girls Basketball Coach (7th grade), Macomb Junior High School, effective 2008-2009 school year.

                                                Mary Quigle, Assistant Softball, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2008-2009 school year.

                                                Jim Scott, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach (Sophomore), Macomb Senior High School, effective 2008-20909 school year.

                                                Diana Sharpe, Lead Teacher, Edison Elementary School, effective 2008-2009 school year.

                                                Gene Thorman, Girls Basketball Coach (8th grade), Macomb Junior High School, effective 2008-2009 school year.

                                                Ken Zahnle, Assistant Marching Band Director, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2008-2009 school year.

7:40 p.m.       11.    Consider approval of adjustment to compensation for substitute educational support personnel – Mrs. Thompson
7:45 p.m.       12.    Old Business - Mrs. Thompson
7:50 p.m.       13.    Receive report from Board of Education Curriculum Committee on the July 7, 2008, meeting – Bill DeJong and Robert Shouse, Co-Chairs
8:00 p.m.       14.    Conduct discussion regarding the current TIF proposal – Mrs. Thompson
8:20 p.m.       15.    Review and accept the Tentative 2008-2009 District Budget and authorize the administration to place it on file for public inspection beginning August 14, 2008 – Mrs. Thompson                           
8:30 p.m.       16     Consider approval of a resolution to establish Monday, September 15, 2008, as the date for the official public hearing on the 2008-2009 budget and to approve the proposed budget – Mrs. Thompson     P.  68
8:35 p.m.       17.    Conduct first reading on proposed revisions to Board policies, administrative procedures and exhibits – Mrs. Thompson   PP.  69-117

8:40 p.m.       18.    Consider holding a closed meeting to conduct the semi-annual review of minutes from closed meetings pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) and 5 ILCS 120/2.06(2)(d), and, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2.06, to review audio tapes from closed meetings – Mrs. Thompson  

9:30 p.m.       19.    Adjourn

The next regular meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for August 18, 2008, at 7:00 in the Library at Macomb Jr./Sr. High School.