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

MORRISON COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #6

March 13, 2007

 

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 Morrison High School Media Center in said district on March 13, 2007. 

 

On roll call, the following were present: Steve Swanstrom, Joy Tegeler, Kevin Schlueter, Kent Forth, Greg Houldson and Sally Gray.  Board Member Dave Boyles was absent.  Also present were Superintendent Jody Ware, Harvey Zuidema, Jim Ridley, Recording Secretary Wendy Krajnovich, and two media representatives.

 

Board President Sally Gray called for any changes or corrections to the minutes of the last regular Board meeting held on March 6, 2007.  Hearing none, she called for a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. 

 

Motion: Tegeler; Second: Forth; to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of March 6, 2007.  Ayes: six; Nays: none.  Motion carried.

 

COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent Ware noted a first in Morrison High School history last Saturday – the sectional win of the IHSA Scholastic Bowl team.  They advance to State this weekend.  She then read an email she received from the parent of a Southside student who has had reading difficulties.  Her message was thanks and praise for supportive reading instructor Lori Kennedy who volunteered to tutor her son three times a week out of school time, and reporting the progress her son has made.  Third through eighth graders are presently involved in taking ISAT tests.  Dr. Ware talked about the hard work of Southside and Junior High teachers to prepare and motivate students to do well on the tests.  Dr. Ware encouraged Board members to visit Mr. Bean’s web page on the district website where music by the High School and Junior High Concert Bands could be heard.  Board members Steve Swanstrom and Kevin Schlueter were present at the recent Meet the Players event to accept a check for $5,000.00 from the Athletic Booster Group.

 

Building Administration

No administrators were present.

 

Public Comments

There were no public comments.

 

Board Comments

Board member Joy Tegeler stated that as a parent she has two children who are presently involved in the ISAT testing.  She also was impressed with the testing preparations, and commends the staff for the extra support they are providing for students.

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

2006 School Report Card

The 2006 School Report Card information was reviewed.  The information will be available on the district web site. 

 

Eighth Grade Promotion Date

Junior High School Principal Darryl Hogue has set the date of Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. for eighth grade promotion. 

 

Legislative Update

Dr. Ware updated the Board on the latest legislative proposals for school and special education funding.  Detailed information was provided in the Board’s printed informational packet.

 

Employee Dental/Vision Insurance

The premium proposal from Phoenix Group of Wisconsin has been received regarding employee dental and vision insurance coverage.  There is no increase in the premium this year.  This coverage is optional for employees and they cover all costs. 

 

 

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

MORRISON COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #6

March 13, 2007

 

End of Year Schedule

Due to the three days that school was closed for inclement weather, the end of the school year has been adjusted.  At this time May 30th will be Teacher Institute Day, and May 31st will be the last attendance day for students.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

One name was removed from the personnel listing on the Consent Agenda and will be considered at the next meeting.

Motion: Tegeler; Second: Houldson; to approve the one item on the consent agenda of personnel, minus the one name that was removed. Ayes: Tegeler, Swanstrom, Houldson, Forth, Gray.  Abstain: Schlueter. Nays: none.  Motion carried.

 

ACTION ITEMS

Educational Support Personnel Seniority List

Each year the Board of Education is required by School Code to update, review and adopt the educational support personnel list.

 

Motion: Schlueter; Second: Swanstrom; to approve the educational support staff seniority list for the 2007-2008 year.  Ayes: Forth, Houldson, Swanstrom, Tegeler, Schlueter, Gray.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

 

PSAE Testing Request

This request was presented to the Board at the last meeting by High School Principal Janet Ward. 

 

Motion: Schlueter; Second: Forth; to allow the high school to make special arrangements for junior students participating in the PSAE to leave at the end of the testing session with parental permission.  Ayes: six.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

 

FY08 Transportation Contract

Motion: Tegeler; Second: Swanstrom; to approve the FY08 Transportation Contract with R.C. Smith Transportation.  Ayes: Swanstrom, Schlueter, Houldson, Forth, Tegeler, Gray.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

 

Compensation for Sports Officials

Motion: Houldson; Second: Schlueter; to accept the increase in sports officials’ rates (swimming; track; softball and baseball) for the 2007-2008 school year.  Ayes: Houldson, Schlueter, Swanstrom, Tegeler, Forth, Gray.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Policy Committee

No report.

 

Strategic Planning

No report

 

Personnel/Negotiations

No report.

 

Finance Committee

A meeting will be scheduled soon.

 

Facilities Committee

No report.

 

Citizens’ Advisory Committee

No report.

 

 

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

MORRISON COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #6

March 13, 2007

 

Extra-Curricular Committee

No report.

 

Insurance Committee

No report.

 

Local Wellness Committee

Greg Houldson reported that some of the committee members met last Friday to work on grant applications.  He was not able to attend.

 

Energy/Utility Committee

No report.

 

CLOSED SESSION  7:03 P.M.

Motion: Swanstrom: Second: Schlueter; to enter into a closed session to consider the employment, compensation, discipline and performance of personnel. Ayes: Schlueter, Forth, Houldson, Tegeler, Swanstrom, Gray.  Nays: none.

 

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 8:31 P.M.

Motion: Schlueter; Second: Houldson; to return to open session.  Ayes: six; Nays: none.  Motion carried.

 

There was no action from the closed session.

 

Board President Sally Gray adjourned the meeting by consent at 8:32 P.M.

 

 

 

 

 

(President) ______________________________________________

 

 

 

(Secretary) ______________________________________________ Date Approved __________________________