SENECA GRADE
SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The
Board of Education met for their regular scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
June 17th 2009, at the Seneca Grade School North Campus Board Room.
President
Bedeker called for roll call.
Present: Baker, Quigley, Roseland, Sangston, Thompson
and Bedeker
Absent:
Barla
Roseland
moved to accept the minutes of the May 20th, 2009 meeting; seconded by Sangston.
Yeas: Baker, Quigley, Roseland, Sangston, Thompson,
and Bedeker
Nays: None
Hearing of Citizens:
Ida Nelson, First Student Bus Company introduced herself to the board
and welcomed any questions the board may have concerning bus
transportation. No questions were
asked.
Hearing of Teachers:
None Present
Baker
moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as given and bring back from investments
the following to cover payroll and monthly bills: Education $405,151.30, Building $64,344.24,
Transportation $17,425.87, IMRF $16,844.65, LEASE $50,188.11, Life Safety $450.06,
Tort $207.49, Totaling $554,611.72; seconded by Thompson.
Yeas: Baker, Quigley, Roseland, Sangston, Thompson,
and Bedeker
Nays: None
Baker
moved to pay the following monthly bills:
Education $62,517.75, Building $28,102.41, Transportation $12,149.65, LEASE
$50,188.11, Life Safety $450.06 Tort $207.49, Totaling $153,615.47; seconded by
Thompson.
Yeas: Baker, Quigley, Roseland, Sangston, Thompson,
and Bedeker
Nays: None
Quigley moved to accept the quote from Ruiz
Construction, Ottawa, IL to repair the North Campus entrances and sidewalk for
$10,774.00; seconded by Thompson.
Yeas: Baker, Quigley, Roseland, Sangston, and Thompson.
Abstain: Bedeker
Nays: None
Roseland moved to accept the prevailing wage
requirements for LaSalle County; seconded by Thompson.
Yeas: Baker, Quigley, Roseland, Sangston, Thompson,
and Bedeker
Nays: None
Sangston moved to approve the
North and South Campus safety drill reports; seconded by Baker.
Yeas: Baker, Quigley, Roseland, Sangston, Thompson,
and Bedeker
Nays: None
Baker moved to increase basketball and volleyball
official pay to $55.00; seconded by Quigley.
Yeas: Baker, Quigley, Roseland, Sangston, Thompson,
and Bedeker
Nays: None
Supt. Misener reviewed the health insurance renewal with
the board. Total increases in premiums are
just over 9.1% from last year. Baker
moved to renew health, dental vision and life insurance with The Horton Group;
seconded by Roseland.
Yeas: Baker, Quigley, Roseland, Sangston, Thompson,
and Bedeker
Nays: None
Principal Severson reviewed end of year discipline
data. He felt seventh and eighth grade
did an exceptional job as the year came to a close. Mr. Severson also commented on the new
graduation policy that was added to the student handbook at the end of last
year. He is very pleased with the point
system and how it motivated students to make that final push to graduate and
receive their diplomas.
Principal
McGhee reported the new pirate praise program was a huge
success and she was very please with the outcome. She looks forward to continuing the program
next year. The inflatable obstacle
course and slide that were at the PSO sponsored picnic was a hit by students
and faculty. Summer school will start
July 20th and run thru August 6th North Campus teachers
are Mrs. Witte, Mrs. Jenkins, Mr. Bilyeu, Mrs. Schaefer and Mrs. Novotney.
Thompson moved to go into Executive Session for
legal and personnel at 7:36 p.m.; seconded by Sangston.
Yeas: Baker, Quigley, Roseland, Sangston, Thompson,
and Bedeker
Nays: None
Thompson moved to return to Open Session at 8:19
p.m.; seconded by Baker
Yeas: Baker, Quigley, Roseland, Sangston, Thompson,
and Bedeker
Nays: None
Thompson moved to hire Patty Wagner, IESA literacy
speech coach for the 2009-2010 school year; seconded by Quigley.
Yeas: Baker, Quigley, Roseland, Sangston, Thompson,
and Bedeker
Nays: None
Thompson moved to dispose of the executive session
tapes from December 2007 thru July 2007 which are over 18 months old; seconded
by Sangston.
Communications:
Pat Johnson thanked the board for the paper weight she received for 20
years of service. Dan Anderson thanked
the board for his retirement gift and the continued support he received during
his 33 years at Seneca Grade School.
Thank you from Erica Hepner was read for the flowers she received during
her recovery.
Individual Member Report: Gerry Baker highlighted a workshop he
attended with Supt. Misener.
Presentation covered current economic conditions.
Old Business:
Board directed Supt. Misener to rehire Dan Anderson to fill the 8th
grade boys’ basketball coaching position for the 2009-2010 school year.
New Business:
Board directed Supt. Misener to draft document between the city and
school in regards to the proposed drainage tile hook-up on South Street.
Baker adjourned at 8:30 p.m.; seconded by Thompson.
Yeas: Baker, Quigley, Roseland, Sangston, Thompson,
and Bedeker
Nays: None
Teachers
Present: None
Citizens:
Ida Nelson
_______________________________________ ______________________________
Approved Date Dianne Bushman, Board Secretary