SENECA GRADE
SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The
Board of Education met for their regular scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. on February
18, 2009 at the Seneca Grade School North Campus Board Room.
President
Blalock called for roll call.
Present: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock.
Absent: None
Claggett
moved to accept the minutes of the January 21, 2009; seconded by Barla.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock
Nays: None
Hearing of Citizens: No Comments
Hearing
of Teachers: Julie Hamilton, 6th
grade teacher, explained that students are building and painting modules in
science. Teachers are focusing on
getting students ready for ISAT testing.
She also is attending a two day workshop, Framework for Understanding
Poverty which will help her understand and gain perspective on what low income
students need to succeed. Hope Fabris,
5-8 grade special education teacher, is also getting her students ready for
ISAT’s. She explained how she feels the
new reading series really prepares students for testing.
Baker
moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as given and bring back from investments
the following to cover payroll and monthly bills: Education $386,848.44, Building $80,093.63,
Transportation $13,757.86, IMRF $16,013.21, LEASE $7970.02, Totaling $504,683.16;
seconded by Roseland.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock
Nays: None
Thompson
moved to pay the following monthly bills:
Education $48,907.23, Building $46,640.22, Transportation $9,357.48, LEASE
$7,970.02, Totaling $112,874.95; seconded by Barla.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock
Nays: None
Claggett
accepted the low window replacement bid from Koolmaster, LaSalle, IL for
$48,445.00 to install Kawneer windows once the certification is received from
the manufacturer. Work can begin as
early as June 3rd and will only take a couple of weeks; seconded by
Bedeker.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Supt. Misener discussed the exterior masonry project
at the South Campus.
Barla moved to accept the proposal from Floors Inc. to
repair bubbles in the floor surface and repaint the volleyball and basketball
lines at the South Campus gymnasium for $2,810.00; seconded by Claggett.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Claggett moved to accept the proposal to purchase one new
Cannon 5050N copier and one reconditioned Cannon 550 Copier at a cost of $12,
465.40 from Illinois Valley Business Equipment; seconded by Thompson.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Board tabled changing the natural gas supplier until more
research can be done.
Roseland moved to accept the seniority list as presented;
seconded by Bedeker.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Claggett moved to accept the District Improvement Plan;
seconded by Barla.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Board directed that reservations be made for all wishing
to attend the Starved Rock Division meeting March 10th.
Board directed Supt. Misener to proceed with plans for
the Senior Citizen Luncheon to be held Wednesday, April 29th, at
11:00 at the South Campus.
Principal Severson reported ISAT testing will begin March
3rd. Later in March, 8th
grade students will also be taking the Explorer Test which will help the Seneca
High School place Freshman students. On
Monday, February 23, Seneca South Campus will host “You Be the Chemist”. Congratulations to Jonah Lamboley, 8th
grader, who will participate for the grade school along with students from 14
other schools. Congratulations to the 7th
Grade Boy’s Basketball team who had an outstanding season and played well at
the State Tournament. Principal Severson
also explained that students at the South Campus on February 12th,
participated in a mass reading of the Gettysburg Address. The group is attempting to help break the
record for the largest number of people to read the same piece of literature
aloud, and simultaneously in multiple locations according to the Guinness Book
of World Records. Mrs. Patarozzi has
organized and submitted paperwork to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
and Museum.
Principal
McGhee reported that on Thursday, February 26th the North Campus
will have an ISAT assembly to recognize the 4th grade students
earning and exceeds last years test scores.
Jammer from the Joliet Jackhammers will also be coming to kick-off the
Jackhammers reading program. Mrs. Parker
will announce the North Campus’s choice for the Monarch Award that will be
forwarded to the state selection committee.
On Friday, February 13th, North Campus had an assembly from
All for Kidz. If featured Gary a yo-yo
expert sharing the NED message (Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your
best). She thanked PSO for helping
assist in the sale of the NED yo-yo’s.
Preschool and Kindergarten screening dates are Wednesday-Friday, March
11-13. Preschool children must be 3
years old before September 1st and kindergarten children must be 5
years old before the September 1st. Upcoming field trip for
Kindergarten, first and second grade will be Friday, February 20th
to the Seneca High School for FFA Ag Day.
Barla moved to go into Executive Session for legal
and personnel at 7:46 p.m.; seconded by Thompson.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Thompson moved to return to Open Session at 8:34
p.m.; seconded by Barla.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Thompson moved to rescind the resignation of Sue
Steinhour, school psychologist; seconded by Bedeker.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Communication:
Thank you was read from Christy Tomlinson for the plant they received in
memory of her mother.
New Business:
Shipyard Road will be closed during the city sewer project. The 4th Annual Foundation Golf
Tournament will be held July 12th, 2009 at Dwight County Club.
Barla moved to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.; seconded by
Bedeker.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Teacher
Present: Julie Hamilton and Hope Fabris
Citizens: Ken Sangston
Mike from
Koolmaster Inc.
Newspaper: Kate Reynolds
_______________________________________ ______________________________
Approved Date Dianne Bushman, Board Secretary