Board of Education December Minutes
by Karen Safranski
PRINCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #115
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
December 14, 2009
The Regular Meeting of the Princeton Elementary District #115 Board of Education was held Monday, December 14, 2009, at Logan Jr. High. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Board President Stephen Bouslog. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called with the following members in attendance: Steve Bouslog, Doris Hamilton, Egan Hicks, George Kauffman, Jud Lusher, Terry O’Neil. Paul Stephens was absent. Superintendent Tim Smith, Recording Secretary Sandie Hall, Janet Becker and three media representatives were also present.
AGENDA AMENDMENTS: None
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
PROGRAM/RECOGNITION: None
Motion by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mr. Kauffman, to dispense with the Executive Session. Motion carried.
Mr. Bouslog reminded the board that their completed Superintendent Evaluations are needed at the regular January board meeting.
Motion by Mr. Lusher, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. Lusher, to approve the Consent Agenda Items, including: Minutes of the Regular Meeting and the Executive Session of November 23, 2009; Bills & Payroll in the amount of $1,751,164.13; Administrative Reports; Committee Reports; Transportation/ Maintenance/Food Service Report. Roll call vote, all ayes. Mr. Stephens absent. Motion carried.
Administrative/Staff Presentation: None
Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent Smith gave the Financial Report, stating that at 42% through the fiscal year, 63.4% of projected revenue in all funds has been received, slightly ahead of last year at this time. He reported that 40.38% has been expended, which is slightly higher than last year, largely due to the recent Life Safety projects completed. Motion by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the report as presented. Motion carried.
Superintendent Smith also stated that the remainder of local property extension has been received, although this is not reflected in the current financial report.
Superintendent Smith reported that at the most recent Administrators meeting at the Regional Office, he had an opportunity to speak with local legislators.
Informational Items:
Reports were heard on the Joint Annual Conference, including a summarization by Mr. Lusher on the Delegate Assembly Session, and a report by Mr. O’Neil on sessions he had attended, entitled Policy Pitfalls and Legally Stumped.
Mr. Lusher also reminded the board that there will be a Starved Rock Division meeting on Tues., April 6, at Peru Jr. High School. Legislative candidates will be speaking.
Superintendent Smith presented the first reading of Board Policy Revisions: 5:30, 5:90, 5:100, 5:120, 5:120 AP2, 5:250, 5:280 and 5:330. Approval will be at the regular January meeting.
Action Items:
Motion by Mr. Kauffman, second by Mr. Lusher, to approve the Local Tax Levy Request. Roll call vote, all ayes. Mr. Stephens absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. Lusher, to approve the Health/Life Safety Resolution for the emergency boiler work at Douglas School. Roll call vote, all ayes. Mr. Stephens absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the Health/Life Safety Amendment for the emergency boiler work at Douglas School. Roll call vote, all ayes. Mr. Stephens absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. Lusher, to approve the second reading of Board Policy Revisions: 2:20, 2:40, 2:70 E, 2:110, 3:40, 4:30, 4:40, 4:100, 4:110, 4:110 AP2, 4:120, 4:120 AP, 4:130, 4:140 and 4:140 E1. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Kauffman, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the use and staffing of the following committees: Finance, Buildings and Grounds, Public Relations, Negotiations and Transportation. Roll call vote, five ayes, one nay. Mr. Stephens absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Lusher, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the Amendment to the District 403B Plan. Motion carried.
Future District/Board Considerations:
Discussed the recommendation that Superintendent Smith talk to other area superintendents and suggest to the Regional Office that the Professional Development Program booklets not be mailed to board members, in an effort to save taxpayer dollars.
Motion by Mr. Lusher, second by Mrs. Hamilton , to adjourn at 6:48 p.m. Motion carried.
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Stephen Bouslog, President Sandra K. Hall, Recording Secretary
Board of Education Board of Education
