ࡱ> \^[a 2jbjb,, (LNN,XFn'n'n'8''DFeB((((((((((.V(j( AAAAAAA,OCREv Bv(((((v(v( B(((((B(((v(((((A(d@v(A((6?A( In'((?AT5B0eB@F(F8A(FF dFF  BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING September 24, 2007 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The Board of Education of Erie Community Unit School District No. 1 met in regular session on September 24, 2007, at 6:34 P.M. in the Administrative Center. The following members answered roll call: Charles Brown, Steve Hawk, Mike Heun, Rhonda Pannier, Patrick Ryan, and Gail Young. Tammy Tegeler was absent. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA None MINUTES, TREASURER'S REPORT, PAYMENT OF BILLS President Ryan asked for approval of the finance committee for the payment of bills. The finance committee gave their approval of the payment of bills as presented. Member Hawk, seconded by Member Brown made the motion to approve the August 27, 2007, regular and closed minutes; September 5, 2007, Special Board Meeting minutes; to accept the treasurer's report; to accept the bills for payment; and, to accept the activity fund accounts. FUND EDUCATION $1,874,868.79 BUILDING 180,572.63 BOND & INTEREST 58,529.00 TRANSPORTATION 80,170.42 IMRF 73,547.84 WORKING CASH 1,537.00 TOTAL $2,269,225.68 Roll Call: Brown, yea; Hawk, yea; Heun, yea; Pannier, yea; Ryan, yea; Young, yea. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. IASB Representative on Superintendent Search: Mr. Doug Blair from the Illinois Association of School Boards outlined the superintendents search process. Mr. Blair distributed a packet of material outlining the process. He reported on the timelines that IASB had suggested in order to get competent applicants. Member Brown questioned the timelines stating that they are too compressed. Mr. Blair indicated that they could be changed, but suggested that they stay with these, if possible, as if they waited too long, they might lose a good candidate. After some discussion, it was agreed that the suggested timelines would work. Member Brown asked that the Board be kept updated on number of candidates, etc. Mr. Blair assured him that they would be in contact with that information following the application deadline. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Closed Session to Discuss Personnel & Negotiations. Member Brown, seconded by Member Heun made the motion to go into Closed Session for the stated reasons. Time: 7:11 P.M. Roll Call: Hawk, yea; Heun, yea; Pannier, yea; Ryan, yea; Young, yea; Brown, yea. Member Young, seconded by Member Brown made the motion to come out of Closed Session. All members voted in agreement. Time: 7:43 P.M. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A. Action Items Coming Out of Closed Session. 1A. Approval of Employment of 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach. Member Brown, seconded by Member Pannier made the motion to approve the employment Mr. Jon Birdsall, for one year only, as 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach at Step 6 and salary of $3,171. Roll Call: Heun, yea; Pannier, yea; Ryan, yea; Young, yea; Brown, yea; Hawk, yea. President Ryan appointed Rhonda Pannier as secretary pro tem. 2. Approval of Superintendent Search. Member Hawk, seconded by Member Young made the motion to accept the Illinois Association of School Boards presentation for the dates and the publication to go forward in the superintendents search. Roll Call: Pannier, yea; Ryan, yea; Young, yea; Brown, yea; Hawk, yea; Heun, yea. B. Approval of the 2007-2008 School District Budget. Member Hawk, seconded by Member Pannier made the motion to approve the 2007-2008 School District Budget as presented. Roll Call: Ryan, yea; Young, yea; Brown, yea; Hawk, yea; Heun, yea; Pannier, yea. C. Preliminary State Testing Reports/Figures. Mrs. Carey: Distributed handouts of the test results. Reported that there were no students in the warning level and that they had exceeded the state level in all areas. Very pleased with the scores, but always looking to improve. Looking at item analysis to find the areas that need some improvement. Member Young asked if you do anything with the students that are below. Mrs. Carey stated that most of these students are IEP students and they are given individual help. She indicated that they are using the RTI program. Mr. Morgan: Stated that his test results were in his board packet. Mr. Morgan reported that every grade at the middle school was tested. He continued that the writing test was brought back as a pilot this year; Erie scored an average of 46.2% that is right at the state level. Mr. Morgan felt that they had good numbers and are using RTI program also. By 2009 and 2010 all district must have RTI program in place. Member Ryan asked why the reading looks like it gets progressively worse as they get older; why so terrible in reading. Mr. Morgan stated that it depends on the students tested, mostly because of the IEP students and most of the IEP students struggle in reading. Mrs. Carey stated that if a student struggles in reading then this affects all the other subjects, so if a student has a reading IEP, then the tests for the other subjects (science, math, etc.) can be read to them, but cannot read to them on the reading test. Mr. McConnell: Distributed handout of test results. Mr. McConnell stated that 21% out of 63 of his students have IEPs. He indicated that the ACT scores were outstanding and the PSAE scores were good. Mr. McConnell reported that they were above the state standards in all areas. Superintendent Ryan stated that all of the schools were AYP. He stated that all the schools had outstanding test results for a district of our size. He indicated that 1 or 2 students can skew the scores. Superintendent Ryan stated that the teachers and administrators do a fantastic job. He continued that its going to get tougher and tougher. Member Young asked how they identified the students as special education. Mr. McConnell stated that if they read two grades below their class or by IQ tests. Member Young stated that he felt the reading was really going to have to work hard on it at a young age. Mr. Morgan stated that motivation is a big factor. D. Approval of Recognition of Schools Statement. Member Brown, seconded by Member Pannier made the motion to approve the Application for Recognition of Schools as presented. All members voted in agreement. Motion carried. VIII. Additional Items of Consideration. None IX. Public Comments: Member Hawk announced his resignation from the Board of Education effective at the adjournment of the September 24, 2007, meeting. President Ryan presented Mr. Hawk with a plaque of recognition for his service to the school as a school board member for 14 years. X. Superintendent's Report. A. School District Property Ordinance: Superintendent Ryan reported that he had spoke with school district attorney Howard Metz concerning the process/choices the district has concerning the property ordinance against skate boarding on school property. He reported that signs could be put up prohibiting these actions, but then has to be ready to enforce them. He felt that this would protect the district from potential accidents. Superintendent Ryan recommended posting signs in these areas and then making a decision of enforcement. A discussion followed with the pros and cons of enforcement of the skate boarding on school property. It was decided to have the Buildings and Grounds Committee look into the cost of signs for the property and bringing it back to the next meeting. B. School District Drug Search: Superintendent Ryan reported that on September 7, 2007, the first K-9 International dog drug search took place. The search was conducted at three (3) building locations and in parking area. The Erie Chief Schipper additionally viewed the search. Superintendent Ryan stated that he would rate the search as very professional and thorough. He indicated that there were some false positives, but was not disappointed that there were no hits. He reported that he felt this would get a message out to the students that this service was in force. Member Young asked if the classroom could be done. Superintendent Ryan stated that they could not as they cannot search students. He concluded that they would continue this service. C. Construction Update: Superintendent Ryan updated the Board on the turbine project. He reported that there was no movement with the landowner and Johnson Controls; they are waiting for a figure from the landowner as to what he wants for the property. Member Ryan asked if we knew how much land we need. Superintendent Ryan indicated that he did not know, but was sure Johnson Controls knew. Member Ryan asked if it was Johnson Controls stand that nothing would be done until they get that figure. Superintendent Ryan reported that they are still looking at other options through their attorney group, as they cant be stalemated if the landowner doesnt come up with a figure. D. Black Hawk Division Meeting: Superintendent Ryan reported that this meeting is scheduled for United Township High School on October 24, 2007. E. Board Seat Vacancy: Superintendent Ryan stated that the new board member must be seated within 45 days. The seat will be until the April 2009 election and the new member must be from the Erie Congressional Township. The Board gave their verbal approval to advertise the vacancy in The Review. XI. Principals' Reports Mrs. Carey: Reported that the elementary students on September 11 gathered around the flagpole in a moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives in the 911 tragedy. Mrs. Carey stated that the elementary students participated in a Jumpstart reading program on September 20. The story chosen was The Story of Ferdinand. Each elementary classroom read this book to their students. Laura Bush read this book to a televised audience and the book was also shared live on the Today Show. Mrs. Carey stated that she had to certify how many classes and students were read to. Mr. Morgan: Reported that 237 adults attended Open House. Mr. McConnell: Reported that 150+ people attended Open House; he indicated that they are working it to be a true Open House and not a parent/teacher conference night. He reported that Homecoming was last week and thanked Mrs. Quick and student council for the work they did for it. He reported that at the Assembly a former student, Carey Miller who works for Action Sports, Channel 16 came a videotaped a segment that will be aired on Action Sports. Superintendent Ryan reported on the status of the high school roof/shingle problem. He stated that the shingle company has given them two options and he feels the option that includes the 376 squares of shingles and $20,000 toward labor is the one that they should take and hopefully will be able to take place yet this fall. The Board verbally agreed for Superintendent Ryan to seek bids for the labor portion of the project. XII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: President Ryan appointed Gail Young as Vice President of the Board of Education to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Steven Hawk. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None ADJOURNMENT: Member Hawk, seconded by Member Pannier made the motion to adjourn. All members voted in agreement. 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