RECORD
OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
MORRISON
COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #6
May
9, 2006
The
regular meeting of the Board of Education of Morrison Community Unit District
#6,
On
roll call, the following were present: Steve Swanstrom, Dave Boyles, Joy
Tegeler, Kevin Schlueter, Kent Forth, Greg Houldson, and Sally Gray. Also present were Superintendent Jody Ware ,
Recording Secretary Wendy Krajnovich and one media representative.
President
Sally Gray called for any changes or corrections to the minutes of the last
regular Board meeting held on April 25, 2006.
Hearing none, she called for a motion to approve the minutes of the
previous meeting.
Motion:
Tegeler; Second: Boyles; To approve the minutes for the regular meeting of
April 25, 2006. Ayes – 7; Nays – none;
motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC
COMMENTS
Superintendent’s
Report
Dr.
Jody Ware reported that the end of the school year is a very busy time. A satisfaction survey is currently being
conducted. Survey forms will be sent out
to randomly selected parents. High
School Principal Janet Ward will be administering the survey to members of the
senior class. Staff members have already
completed and returned their forms. When
all forms are returned, they will be sent away to be electronically scanned.
Building
Administration
No
building administrators were present.
Public
Comments
There
were no public comments.
Board
Comments
There
were no Board member comments.
INFORMATIONAL
REPORTS
Dr.
Jody Ware added two items to the list of informational reports – Swimming Pool
Concerns and State Budget Preliminary Numbers.
Facility
Use Report
According
to Policy 8:20, the Superintendent is to periodically bring a Facilities Use
Report to the Board for review. The new
Facilities Use Agreement has been in use since July, 2005. Facilities will not be rented during weekends
over the summer to allow for better building security and to allow time for
custodial maintenance.
Weight
Room Cost Sheet
Work
is progressing on the renovations to the high school weight room. Estimated costs for renovations are currently
exceeding $20,000.00.
Special
Education Staffing for FY07
Special
education staffing needs for the 06-07 will be: Northside – one FTE Special
Education Teacher and one resource room aide, Southside – one FTE Special
Education Teacher and one resource room aide; Junior High – two FTE Special
Education teachers and one resource room aide; High School – three FTE Special
Education teachers.
The
resource room aide at Northside will be a new position. The Board will be asked to approve this new
position at their May 23rd meeting.
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MORRISON
COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #6
May
10, 2006
Electricity
Usage
Dr.
Ware provided data on kilowatt usage at Northside, Southside, and
Amended
Budget for FY06
Dr.
Ware and Fiscal Management Director Katie Kuehl have prepared an amended budget
to provide a more accurate picture of expenses throughout the past year. A notice has been posted in the local paper,
and the budget is on display in the Superintendent’s office for 30 days prior
to adoption. A public hearing will be
held at the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2006.
05
Tax Computation Report
Dr.
Ware reported that she had received the tentative 2005 Tax Computation
Report. Total EAV is currently
$80,218,115.00
Resolution
for National Teacher Day
The
week of May 7-13 is National Teacher Appreciation Week as determined by the
National Education Association. Board
President Sally Gray read a proclamation noting that Tuesday, May 9, 2006, is
National Teacher Day, and urged that we observe this day by taking time to
recognize and acknowledge the impact of teachers on our lives.
Pool
Concerns
Information
was provided to the Board from Director of Facilities Dean Wallace regarding
the status of the swimming pool pump. A
new motor has been installed but did not solve the problem of blown fuses. It has been determined that a new pump is
needed. Costs would also include
installation and re-piping. It was also
noted that the filter disks should be
cleaned or replaced as the edges are worn.
State
Budget Preliminary Numbers
Preliminary
funding numbers have been received for FY07 showing an increase of $244,546.
CONSENT
AGENDA
Motion
to Approve Routine Items
Motion:
Tegeler; Second: Swanstrom; To approve the single item on the consent agenda of
Personnel - employment and unpaid leave
request.
Ayes
– Tegeler, Swanstrom, Houldson,
ACTION
ITEMS
Reciprocal
Agreement with Morrison Police Department
Dr.
Ware changed this to an information item, instead of an action item. This document was drawn up by school district
attorney Lon Richey, and provides for reciprocal reporting of criminal offenses
by students, and protects against a breach of confidentiality between the
Police Dept. and the high school. This
document needs to be approved by the City Council before approval by the Board
of Education.
Local
Wellness Policy Guidelines – Second Reading
The
Morrison Wellness Council developed a Local Wellness Policy as required by the
State to address the goals of improving school nutrition, promoting student
health, and reducing childhood obesity.
It was noted this is an administrative procedure, not a policy.
Motion:
Schlueter; Second:
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OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
MORRISON
COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #6
May
10, 2006
Summer
Maintenance Help
Dean
Wallace, Director of Facilities, has requested additional summer help for
cleaning, painting, etc. to prepare the school buildings for the coming school
year. Five additional employees will
work 36 hours per week, and the hours of the groundskeeper will be increased to
40 per week.
Motion:
Boyles; Second:
International
K-9 Operations
Dr.
Jody Ware recommends that the district enter into a contract with International
K-9 Operations to provide two full drug dog searches of the middle school and
also of the high school including the parking lot during the next school year. Funds will come from school safety money.
Motion:
Swanstrom; Second: Tegeler; to contract with International K-9 Operations to
provide drug dog searches at the cost of $1,500.00. Ayes – Houldson, Schlueter, Swanstrom,
Tegeler, Boyles,
Release
of District Vehicle
Motion:
Schlueter; Second:
Amend
05-06 School Calendar
The
school calendar must be amended to show the actual attendance days by
students. Changes are the Full Day
Institute from October 7 to October 5, a Snow Day on February 16, and the last
day of student attendance on May 31.
Motion:
Forth; Second: Boyles; to adopt the amended school calendar for the 2005-2006
school year; Ayes: seven; Nays – none; passed unanimously.
Tenured
Staff List
Each
year the Board of Education takes action to approve probationary and tenure
status of teachers. First year
probationary status is granted to Sandra Bechtel, Lori Kennedy, Susan Ligons,
Janet Scott, and Jennifer Williams.
Second year probationary status is granted to Krista Baker and Diane
Downs. Third year probationary status is
granted to Scott Vance. Tenure status is
granted to Jessica White. It is also recommended
that the following part time teachers be recalled for the 2006-2007 school
year: Tamela Deter, Heather Stoudt, and James Blakemore.
Motion:
Swanstrom; Second:
Registration
Fees
The
Board of Education needs to take action to approve the registration fees for
elementary, middle and high school for the next three years. No increase is recommended.
Motion:
Boyles; Second: Forth; to approve registration fees with no increase for
elementary, middle and high school for the 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009
school years. Ayes – Boyles, Tegeler,
Schlueter, Houldson, Swanstrom,
Summer
Reading Program
It
is requested that remaining Title 1 funds be used to provide a summer reading
program at Northside taught by Denise Batterton and an aide. An additional $1,655 is requested to provide
an additional summer reading program for incoming 3rd graders
through outgoing 5th grades taught by Lori Kennedy.
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OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
MORRISON
COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #6
May
10, 2006
Motion:
Tegeler; Second: Schlueter; to approve an elementary summer reading program funded
by remaining Title 1 funds, and another elementary summer reading program at a
cost of $1,655 from general funds. Ayes
– Swanstrom, Schlueter, Houldson,
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Policy
Committee
Dave
Boyles reported that all policies are current, and policy books are currently
being updated.
Strategic
Planning
Dr.
Jody Ware reported that she has met with all schools sharing the Plan on a
Page.
Personnel/Negotiations
No
report
Finance
Committee
Joy
Tegeler reported the committee had met last Tuesday for a preliminary
discussion on bonds for HLS work.
Facilities
Committee
No
report
Citizen’s
Advisory Committee
Dr.
Jody Ware reported this committee has met for the final time this year. She will call a special meeting if needed.
Extra-Curricular
Committee
Dave
Boyles reported that there has been no activity.
Insurance
Committee
Property
insurance is coming up on July 1st.
Local
Wellness Committee
A
new representative from the Board is needed for this committee by fall.
Energy/Utility
Committee
No
report
CLOSED
SESSION 8:25 P.M.
Motion:
Boyles; Second: Schlueter; to enter into closed session for the purpose of
approving minutes of the previous closed session, and any other confidential
issues. Ayes: Houldson, Schlueter,
Swanstrom, Tegeler, Boyles,
RETURN
FROM CLOSED SESSION
Motion;
Forth; Second: Schlueter; to conclude the closed session and reconvene in open
session. Ayes – Houldson, Swanstrom, Tegeler, Boyles,
ACTION
FROM CLOSED SESSION
Motion:
Boyles; Second:
Motion:
Boyles; Second: Forth; to change the half-time science and half-time math high
school positions to full-time science and full-time math positions. Ayes – seven; Nays – none; passed
unanimously.
RECORD
OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
MORRISON
COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #6
May
10, 2006
ADJOURNMENT
The
meeting was adjourned by consent by Board President Sally Gray at 9:21 P.M.
(President)
(Secretary) Date
Approved: