RECORD OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

MORRISON COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #6

January 10, 2006

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Morrison Community Unit District #6, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, was duly called and held at 6:30 P.M. at the Morrison High School Media Center in said district on January 10, 2006.

 

On roll call, the following were present: Dave Boyles, Kevin Schlueter, Ellen Smith, Steve Swanstrom, Joy Tegeler, Kent Forth and Sally Gray.  Also present were Superintendent Jody Ware, Recording Secretary Wendy Krajnovich, Amy Huizenga, Katie Kuehl, Steve Wroble, Harvey Zuidema, Laura Duncan, Deb Beckstrom, Deb Hauptman, Pam Bush, Cheryl Geiger, and three media representatives.

 

President Sally Gray called for any changes or corrections to the minutes of the last Board meeting.  Hearing none, she called for a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.

 

Motion: Schlueter; Second: Swanstrom; To approve the minutes for the regular meeting of December 20, 2005.  Ayes – 7; Nays – none; motion carried.

 

COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

Superintendent’s Report

Dr. Jody Ware reported an anonymous gift to the extracurricular fund of $800, and expressed grateful appreciation.

 

She also reported that a student disciplinary hearing would be held at the Junior High School next Tuesday, January 17th, at 6:30 P.M.

 

Building Administration

No reports were given.

 

Public Comments

There were no public comments.

 

Board Comments

There were no comments from Board members.

 

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Dr. Ware introduced Amy Heusinkveld, Coordinator of Elementary Services and Programs, who recently obtained her certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.  This accomplishment was celebrated by Dr. Ware, the Board, and all others present.   She was surprised with flowers and a small gift.  She then gave a short report on the difficult, time-consuming, but worthwhile procedure for attaining this certification.

 

IASBO Designation Program

Next, Dr. Ware introduced Katie Kuehl, District Director of Fiscal Management, who recently completed the Illinois ASBO School Business Support Professionals’ Designation program.  All present celebrated this accomplishment with her and she was also presented with flowers and a gift.

 

ROE 2005 Health/Life Safety Report

The ROE annual Health Life Safety Inspection of all school buildings was held on November 3, 2005.  The Morrison High School had an exhaust fan violation in the boys’ restroom by the nurses’ office.  No violations were entered for the Junior High School, Southside School, or Northside School.  In two weeks, Board Member Kent Forth will be presenting the 10-Year Health Life Safety Report required by the State Board of Education.   Preview packets were given to the Board.

 

 

 

RECORD OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

MORRISON COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #6

January 10, 2006

 

Facilities Use List and Charges

When Policy 8:20 was adopted for Community Use of School Facilities it was agreed that the Superintendent would periodically report on facilities usage.  This is the first revision to this policy since 1988. A list of facilities use since the beginning of the current school year was reviewed. Student use of the facilities is the top priority.  Proof of liability insurance needs to accompany each request for community use.   The new fee structure is in effect, which tries to recoup energy and custodian costs.

 

Northwest Illinois Survey 2005-2006

 Dr. Ware passed out copies of the 2005-2006 Northwest Illinois Survey to the Board members.  The River Bend School District compiles this data from surrounding districts which is helpful for comparing ourselves to other school districts.   This information was also shared with the Morrison Finance Committee.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion to approve routine item.

Motion: Boyles; Second: Forth; To approve the consent agenda item of disposal of a closed session tape from May 25, 2004.  Ayes – Boyles, Forth, Schlueter, Smith, Swanstrom, Tegeler, Gray; Nays – none; motion carried.

 

ACTION ITEMS

IRS Mileage Rate

As of January 1, 2006, the IRS mileage reimbursement rate decreased from 48.5 cents per mile to 44.5 cents per mile.  According to district policy, our district will reimburse personnel at the new IRS rate.

 

Motion: Boyles; Second: Smith; To reimburse mileage at the new IRS reimbursement rate of 44.5 center per mile.  Ayes – Forth, Schlueter, Smith, Swanstrom, Tegeler, Boyles, Gray; Nays – none; motion carried.

 

Second Reading of Policies 2:200, 4:170, 5:30, 5:180, 5:30, 6:60, 6:130, 6:140, 6:300, 6:310, 7:60, 7:100, 8:30

 

Motion: Swanstrom; Second: Schlueter; To approve the policy changes.  Ayes – 7, Nays – none.  Motion carried.

 

Adoption of 2005-2009 Plan on a Page

 

Motion: Tegeler; Second: Smith; To adopt the 2005-2009 Plan on a Page developed by the Strategic Planning Committee.  Ayes – 7, Nays – none.  Motion carried.

 

WACC Intergovernmental Agreement

The WACC participating districts have an intergovernmental agreement regarding the property ownership of the land.  The final step of the process is the approval of the intergovernmental agreement dealing with the ownership/ obligations and the land trust for ownership interests. 

 

Motion: Tegeler; Second: Swanstrom; To accept the WACC Intergovernmental Agreement as presented.  Ayes – 7, Nays – 0.  Motion carried.

 

Acceptance of Clock Bid

One bid was received to replace the High School clock system which has not worked well over the past few years.  The reliability of the system has declined dramatically since November.  The Board decided their options were to either replace just the clock system, or to replace the whole clock/bell/intercom system which is antiquated.  Upon further discussion by the Board, it was decided not to accept the bid, and to discuss the matter further at the Special Board Meeting to be held on Monday, January 17th, 2006.  No motion was made.

 

 

 

 

RECORD OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

MORRISON COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #6

January 10, 2006

 

Acceptance of the Junior High Camera Security System

One bid was received from RJS Inc. to purchase a camera security system for the Junior High School.  These cameras will be placed throughout the interior and exterior of the building.

 

Motion: Tegeler; Second: Smith; To accept the Junior High Camera Security System bid from RJS, Inc. for $18,965.00. Ayes – Boyles, Forth, Schlueter, Smith, Swanstrom, Tegeler, Gray; Nays – none; motion carried.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Policy Committee

Policy revisions were approved at tonight’s meeting.

 

Strategic Planning Committee

The 2005-2009 Plan on a Page was approved at tonight’s meeting.

 

Personnel/Negotiations

Recognition was given to two staff members at tonight’s meeting for their accomplishments.

 

Finance Committee

No report was given.

 

Facilities Committee

Kent Forth provided a folder of information to each Board member listing upcoming projects.

 

Citizen’s Advisory Council

Ellen Smith reported a meeting will be scheduled in a few weeks.

 

Insurance Committee

An insurance committee will be formed with the first meeting planned to be held in January.

 

Local Wellness Commuttee

Ellen Smith reported she will be the Board’s representative on this new committee.

 

Extra-curricular Committee

A meeting will be held soon.

 

Energy Committee

Steve Swanstrom reported the weather has been good resulting in lower natural gas usage.  Lately natural gas prices have been going down.

 

ADJOURNMENT

8:47 P.M.

Motion: Boyles; Second: Schlueter; To adjourn the meeting.  Ayes – 7; Nays – none.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

(President)

 

 

 

 


(Secretary)                                                                              Date Approved