SENECA GRADE
SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The
Board of Education met for their regular scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. on June
18, 2008 at the Seneca Grade School North Campus Board Room.
President
Blalock called for roll call.
Present: Baker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson and
Blalock.
Absent: Barla and Bedeker
Bedeker arrived 7:03 p.m.
Roseland
moved to accept the minutes of the May 21, 2008 meeting; seconded by Thompson.
Yeas: Baker, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock.
Nays: None
Hearing of Citizens: Dan Stecken, high school girls softball coach
presented the board with information on starting a new junior high softball
program.
Hearing of Teachers: Stan Crews, 7/8 grade consumer economics
teacher reported on curriculum changes to his program. Additional class time has really increased
students success and knowledge using technology. Kristine Einhaus, 1st grade
teacher is looking forward to picking up the teacher’s manual for the new
reading series and getting ready to use it next year.
Claggett
moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as given by the Secretary and bring back
from investments the following to cover payroll and monthly bills: Education $406,626.66, Building $86,533.13,
Transportation $19,712.39, IMRF $16,536.06, Tort $4,005.00, LEASE 114,591.61, Totaling
$648,004.85; seconded by Thompson.
Yeas: Baker, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock.
Nays: None
Bedeker
moved to pay the following monthly bills:
Education $98,509.24, Building $54,461.76, Transportation $15,278.64,
Tort $4005.00, LEASE $114,591.61, Totaling $286,846.25; seconded by Thompson.
Yeas: Baker, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock.
Nays: None
Claggett moved to establish the meeting dates for
upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 to be the third Wednesday of the
month at the North Campus Board Room at 7:00 p.m.; seconded by Thompson.
Yeas: Baker, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock.
Nays: None
Roseland move accept the Prevailing Wage Law for
LaSalle County; seconded by Baker.
Yeas: Baker, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock.
Nays: None
Thompson moved to approve the North and South Campus
safety drill reports; seconded by Claggett.
Yeas: Baker, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock.
Nays: None
Board directed Supt. Misener to proceed with
agreement with 1st Student Bus Company providing they follow all
stipulations concerning liability and compliance issues.
Board gave direction to make necessary arrangements
for the joint annual conference held November 21 -23, 2008.
Principal Severson updated the board on the end of
the year disciple report. Overall,
students received fewer referrals compared to the 1st semester. The good thing was very few students are
repeat offenders. The 8th
grade trip to Great America was a success.
The end of year picnic had to be moved inside because of bad weather but
students enjoyed the inflatable equipment that P.S.O. sponsored. Principal Severson is pleased with the atmosphere
maintained by the students this year and feels staff has reinforced the
building blocks for success for next year.
Principal
McGhee reported 4th grade step-up day was held on May 22nd.
The students enjoyed their visit to South Campus, meeting the staff and
Principal Severson. North Campus ended
the year with their annual field day on May 28th. The students
enjoyed the beautiful day and various games the PSO set-up for the
students. Summer School will be held from July 21st to Aug 7th.
Teaching summer school will be Mrs. Witte, Mrs. Jenkins, Mr. Bilyeu and Mrs.
Novotney. Miss Larsen and Mrs. Garrison will also have summer school from
July 28 to Aug 7th.
Nicole LaVarier will be teaching the enrichment Spanish class for 3rd
and 4th graders. Principal
McGhee presented the board preschool progress report and reading data.
North Campus will be using the Lexia program as a pilot program during summer
school. She sees improvement with
students starting summer school in July and continuing right into the start of
the new school year.
Thompson moved to go into Executive Session at 7:45
p.m. for legal and personnel; seconded by Bedeker.
Yeas: Baker, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock.
Nays: None
Claggett moved to return to Open Session at 8:28
p.m.; seconded by Thompson.
Yeas: Baker, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock.
Nays: None
Thompson moved to hire Kellee Widman, part-time
nurse for the 2008-09 school year; seconded by Claggett.
Yeas: Baker, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock.
Nays: None
Thompson moved to accept, with regret, resignation
of Tara Bersano, teacher aide; seconded by Roseland.
Yeas: Baker, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock.
Nays: None
Thompson moved to accept, with regret, resignation
of Allison Marshall, teacher aide; seconded by Roseland.
Yeas: Baker, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock.
Nays: None
Communications:
Fran Rivett, Jane and Dave Graham thanked the board for their rocking
chairs.
Old Business:
Seneca Grade School Foundation golf outing will be held July 13th
at the Dwight Country Club.
Claggett moved to adjourned at 8:35 p.m.; seconded
by Baker.
Yeas: Baker, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland, Thompson
and Blalock.
Nays:
None
Teachers
Present: Stan Crews
Kristine Einhaus
Ottawa
Newspaper: Kate Reynolds
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Approved Date Dianne Bushman, Board Secretary