BOARD
BRIEFS
On September 8, 2008, the Board held its regular business meeting.
At 5:45, a budget hearing for the FY09 budget was held.
At 6:00 p.m., the regular meeting convened.
• Review and approval of Board Minutes occurred.
• The
Approval of Board Minutes and Payroll/Bills occurred.
• District Administrators provided reports:
• Ms.
Fustin:
o Results from the Bullying Survey and information regarding the implementation
of a Bullying curriculum were shared.
o RtI (Response to Intervention) was discussed.
o An update on the pending sale of the district’s GMC van was
provided.
o Thank you to the fifth grade teachers for running an outstanding
Fiesta Night.
• Mr.
Johnson:
o Results from the Bullying Survey were shared.
o New staff were introduced----Mrs. Montague: Grade 6 Special Education
and Mrs. O’Connor: Grade 6 Science
o The tentative MS Bullying Curriculum was discussed.
o The 1st Mentoring Meeting was discussed. Eleven staff members from
the Middle School are involved in the program.
o September 30 will be the Open House.
• Mr.
German:
o Results from the Bullying Survey and information regarding the implementation
of a Bullying curriculum were shared.
o The status of the Bleacher/Press Box project was presented.
o Thanks were provided to Mr. Kim Smith and Mr. Kevin Damery for installing
the floor tile and baseboard in the new press box.
o The 2007-2008 Girls Track Team and Coach Fitzgerald were recognized
for achieving All State Academic Recognition by the IHSA.
o Enrollment figures at the High School were provided—304
• Mr.
Stewart:
o No report was provided.
• Ms.
Wilson:
o Ms. Wilson will be participating in several workshops over the next
month to ensure that the district is providing the appropriate education
to our English Language Learners.
o The district was awarded $1,227 from the Winings Trust to purchase
3 wireless slates for the Middle School/High School. The district wishes
to extend a thank you to the Winings Trust for their continued support.
o We have three students who are considered homeless according to Illinois
School Code and the McKinney-Vento Act.
o Our Pre-K classes are full with 80 students participating and 8 more
on a waiting list.
o The in-service training to be provided on September 19th is RtI.
Kathy Wentz will provide an introduction/overview for the Middle/High
School teachers. Barb Preston will provide training on DIBELS for the
elementary teachers.
• Mr.
Jones:
o The Fall Board Retreat is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2008
at 6:00 p.m.
o The Abe Lincoln Semi-Annual Conference and Dinner Meeting was discussed.
o Table Top Drills & Scenarios will be utilized with district staff
this year to assist in developing critical thinking skills for Crisis
Management and Bullying situations.
• Personnel
Employment
o Kelly Thurston was hired as MS Student Committee Sponsor.
o Marleah McKinney was hired as Varsity Scholastic Bowl Coach.
o Eric Gebben was hired as High School Social Science teacher.
o Eric Gebben was hired as Freshman Football Coach.
o Jaye Finerd was hired as Assistant JH Track Coach.
o Holly Ravenscraft was hired at JH Boys Track Coach.
• The
FY09 Budget was discussed and adopted.
• Computer Technology leasing was discussed and board approval was
granted.
• The final reading and adoption of the following Board Policies occurred.
o 546.00 NONCERTIFIED PERSONNEL-Personal Illness or Absence (Sick
Leave)
o 546.00AP NONCERTIFIED-ADMINISTRATOR SICK LEAVE BANK
o 726.25 STUDENT PERSONNEL-Exemptions from Physical Education
• The
Strategic Action Plan-On-A-Page was reviewed and adopted.
• The Board approved all School Applications for Recognition.
• The April 2009 Board meeting date was changed to Tuesday, April 14th.
• The A-O CUSD #1 & AOEA Contract Agreement was approved.
• Employment Compensation for Educational Support Personnel was approved as proposed.
• Administrative Employment Compensation was approved as proposed.
• Facility Usage requests were discussed and approved.
• The meeting was adjourned.