MINUTES
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
MACOMB C.U.S.D. #185
JULY 16, 2007
7:00 P.M.
Board President Ardell Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Library at Macomb Jr./Sr. High School. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was taken with the following members answering “present”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, and Shouse.
President Thompson officially welcomed Dr. Alene Reuschel and Scott Kehrberg to the District. She also reminded Board members to submit their Master Board Member information to IASB no later than July 27.
Dr. Reuschel advised the Board of a Freedom of Information Act request received from SEIU regarding food service and skilled maintenance employees. She noted the requested information had been provided, per the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act.
Member Adams moved, and member Shouse seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar, which included the following items: Minutes from the June 18, 2007, regular meeting; Treasurer’s Report; Investment Report; Monthly Board Report; Bills and Payroll; Financial Update on Life Safety Projects (.05 levy); Financial Update on Life Safety Projects (BI 0607); Macomb Jr./Sr. High School Activity Accounts; and, Financial Authorizations. Members voting “yes”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, and Shouse. Members voting “no”: none. Motion carried.
Member Klems moved, and member DeJong seconded, to approve and hold indefinitely the minutes from the closed meeting held during the June 18, 2007, regular meeting. Members voting “yes”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, and Shouse. Members voting “no”: none. Motion carried.
Member DeJong moved, and member Adams seconded, to approve the following actions respecting Certificated personnel:
Retirement:
Marsha Davey, Grade 2 Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, effective end of the 2009-2010 school year.
Jean Helm, Title I Reading Specialist, Lincoln Elementary School, effective end of the 2008-2009 school year.
Shelley Kreps, Grade 2 Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, effective end of the 2008-2009 school year.
Resignation:
Cara Guenther, Spanish Teacher, Macomb Senior High School, effective June 19, 2007. Employment:
Mary Gettinger, Art Teacher (replacement), Edison Elementary School, effective August 14, 2007 (replaces Pittman).
Tonya Hamer, Spanish Teacher (replacement), Macomb Senior High School, effective August 14, 2007 (replaces Guenther).
Members voting “yes”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, and Shouse. Members voting “no”: none. Motion carried.
Member Shouse moved, and member DeJong seconded, to approve the following actions respecting Educational Support personnel:
Change in Assignment:
Tania Coker, Health Services Worker, Lincoln Elementary School, to Health Care Assistant, Macomb Senior High School, 6 hours per day, effective August 16, 2007 (replaces Roley).
Marilyn Keeney, Program Assistant, MacArthur Early Childhood Center, to Program Assistant, Lincoln Elementary School , 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, effective August 17, 2007.
Employment:
Julie Cahill, Program Assistant, MacArthur Early Childhood Center, 6 1/2 hours per day, 5 days per week, effective August 20, 2007 (additional grant funds).
Amy Howe, Individual Assistant, MacArthur Early Childhood Center, 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, effective August 26, 2007 (student need).
Jennifer Davis, Individual Assistant, MacArthur Early Childhood Center, 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, effective August 29, 2007 (student need).
Selena Pratt, Program Assistant, Edison Elementary School, 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, effective August 17, 2007 (replacement).
Members voting “yes”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, and Shouse. Members voting “no”: none. Motion carried.
Member DeJong moved, and member Klems seconded, to approve the following actions respecting Co-Curricular personnel:
Resignation:
Steve Horrell, Head Wrestling Coach, Macomb Junior High School, effective June 27, 2007.
Kelly Sears, Softball Coach, Macomb Senior High School, effective June 13, 2007.
Cathy Sheagren, Thespian Advisor, Macomb Senior High School, effective July 3, 2007.
Employment:
Shirley Adams, Sophomore Class Sponsor, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Marcia Brown, Spanish Club Sponsor, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Julia Burns, Math Sponsor (20% stipend), Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Melanie Butcher, Musical Choir/Orchestra Director, Madrigal Sponsor, Jazz Choir Director, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Dave DeGarmo, Assistant Football Coach (Freshman), Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Neal Heerwagen, SADD Coordinator, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Harvie Herrington, Assistant Football Coach (Varsity), Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
James Heuer, Student Council Sponsor, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Joel Hildenbrand, Division Chair, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Thomas Johnson, Science Club Sponsor, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Marshal Jordan, Senior Class Sponsor (50% stipend), Speech Team Coach, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Terry Krehbiel, Division Chair, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Luke Ladd, Assistant Football Coach (Head Freshman), Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Steve Larimer, Senior Class Sponsor (50% stipend), Art Club Sponsor, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Janet Lindsay, Lead Teacher, MacArthur Early Childhood Center, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Shelli Mann, Math Sponsor (40% stipend), Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Christina O'Neill, Girls Basketball Coach, 7th grade, Macomb Junior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Merikay Potter, Division Chair, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Suellyn Rieckelman, Scholastic Bowl Coach, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Jesse Risley, Junior Class Sponsor, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Tanner Scott, Boys Basketball Coach, 7th grade assistant, Macomb Junior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Ginger Shryack, Division Chair, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Beth Shryock, Math Sponsor (20% stipend), Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Dave Taylor, Division Chair, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Kris Thrapp, Math Sponsor (20% stipend), Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
David Wetmore, Musical Pit Band Rehearsal Director, Marching Band Director, Jazz Band Director, Pep Band Sponsor, Macomb Senior High School, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Ken Zahnle, Assistant Marching Band Director, Macomb Senior High, effective 2007-2008 school year.
Members voting “yes”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, and Shouse. Members voting “no”: none. Motion carried.
The Board conducted second reading on proposed changes to the following policies, administrative procedures and exhibits:
2:170 4:120-AP 6:160 7:15-E
2:170-AP 4:170-AP1 6:300-E1 7:20-AP
2:250-AP 4:170-E7 6:310
4:120 6:145 6:310-E
Member DeJong moved, and member Adams seconded, to approve the proposed changes. Members voting “yes”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, and Shouse. Members voting “no”: none. Motion carried.
Member DeJong moved, and member Kiah seconded, to approve two change orders on the Lincoln School Geothermal Project in the amount of $7,211.30. Members voting “yes”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, Shouse. Members voting “no”: none. Motion carried.
Member Adams moved, and member Clark seconded, to authorize the superintendent to approve change orders up to $10,000 for 2007 Fire & Life Safety Work. Members voting “yes”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, and Shouse. Members voting “no”: none. Motion carried.
The Board reviewed the Tentative 2007-2008 District Budget. Member DeJong noted that there could be changes prior to the budget being put on display August 16 and Board approval of the Final Budget in September since the State does not currently have an approved budget and state funding figures are not known at this time. Member DeJong moved, and member Adams seconded, to accept the Tentative 2007-2008 District Budget and to authorize the administration to place the tentative budget on file for public inspection beginning August 16, 2007. Members voting “yes”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, and Shouse. Members voting “no”: none. Motion carried.
Member Adams moved, and member Shouse seconded, to approve a resolution to establish Monday, September 17, 2007, as the date for the official public hearing to approve the 2007-2008 District budget. Members voting “yes”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, and Shouse. Members voting “no”: none. Motion carried.
Member Klems moved, and member Shouse seconded, to approve Saturday, May 17, 2008, as the date for graduation ceremonies for the class of 2008. Members voting “yes”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, and Shouse. Members voting “no”: none. Motion carried.
Member Adams moved, and member Shouse seconded, to approve proposed changes to the Health Care Assistant job description. Members voting “yes”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, and Shouse. Members voting “no”: none. Motion carried.
Member Shouse moved, and member DeJong seconded, to approve a memorandum of understanding between the Macomb Education Association and Macomb C.U.S.D. #185 Board of Education regarding contract language on HDP/HSA deductibles. Members voting “yes”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, and Shouse. Members voting “no”: none. Motion carried.
At 7:17 p.m., member Clark moved, and member Klems seconded, to hold a closed meeting to discuss litigation, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11), and, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and 5 ILCS 120/2.06(2)(d), to conduct the semi-annual review of minutes from closed meeting held on the following dates: January 16, 20, 23, 29, and 30, 2007, February 3, 8, 13, and 20, 2007, March 19, 2007, April 23, 2007, and May 3 and 21, 2007; and, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2.06, to review audio tapes from closed meetings held on September 19, 2005, October 6, 2005, November 21, 2005, December 19, 2005, and January 23, 2006. Members voting “yes”: DeJong, Kiah, Klems, Adams, Thompson, Clark, and Shouse. Members voting “no”: none. Motion carried.
The closed meeting ended at 8:22 p.m.
Member DeJong moved, and member Shouse seconded, to adjourn at 8:23 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote.
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President
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Secretary