SENECA GRADE
SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The
Board of Education met for their regular scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. on November
19, 2008 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 October 15, 2008 meeting; seconded by Barla.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Hearing of Citizens: None Present
Hearing
of Teachers: Sue Gumm, 7/8 grade Math
teacher, explained that 7th graders are concentrating on fractions
and math theories. The high 7th grade class and regular 8th
grade class are studying number theory, while the high 8th grade
class is learning to graph equations.
Pearl Patarozzi, 7/8 grade Social Studies teacher, reported that 7/8
grade students are being taught their American History lessons thru reading
non-fiction text which is different than the project based program from last
year. The 7th grade students are studying the American colonies, the
revolution and the constitution while the 8th grade have all
completed the Illinois constitution test and are now studying the civil
war.
Bedeker
moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as given and bring back from investments
the following to cover payroll and monthly bills: Education $376,041.71, Building $62,225.06,
Transportation $17,917.71, IMRF $16,096.79, Tort $682.45, Bond & Interest $148,388.75,
Totaling $621,352.47; seconded by Thompson.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Baker
moved to pay the following monthly bills:
Education $44,531.68, Building $25,966.56, Transportation $13,423.34,
Tort $682.45, Bond & Interest $148,388.75, Totaling $232,992.78; seconded
by Bedeker.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Principal Severson introduced student of the month
for September, Jana Berryman. She is the
daughter of Laurie and Ron Berryman. He
also introduced Jessica Elliott October’s student of the month. She is the daughter of Kevin and Betsy
Elliot. He complimented Jessica and Jana
for being excellent role models and leaders in and outside the classroom. Board congratulated the students on their
achievements.
Barla moved to amend the following board policies –
2:80E, 2:220, 4:60. 4:60AP1, 4:70, 4:70AP, 4:160, 4:160AP, 5:90, 5:100, 5:150,
5:150AP, 5:240. 5:290, 6:60, 6:60AP, 6:120, 6:120AP, 6:160, 6:230, 7:10, 7:20,
7:50, 7:100, 7:210, 7:230, 7:290 and 7:340; seconded by Baker.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Barla moved to approve the tentative levy at a rate
of $1.5574, which is the same as last year; seconded by Bedeker.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Claggett moved to accept the bid from Oberlander to
upgrade network wiring at the South end of the North Campus for a total of
$14,620.00.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Board gave Supt. Misener direction to continue
exploring different options to offer e-pay program to parents.
Principal Severson discussed
attendance at the parent teacher conferences.
He reviewed the survey that parents were asked to fill out. He has many positive comments and is always
looking for ways to improve organization during conferences. Principal Severson also reported that North
Central Behavior Systems is at the South Campus this week counseling students
on drug, alcohol and violence awareness.
Principal
McGhee also updated the board on the in-service Mrs. Rosner
provided to staff on blood pathogens during the school improvement day held
October 31st. Ms. Bronson and
Ms. Gillis, reading specialists also presented staff with a presentation on the
new reading series. She also reviewed
the attendance at parent teacher conferences and reported that contact with
parents was almost 100%. Upcoming
activities next week include the third grade celebrating their annual
Thanksgiving Day feast on Tuesday, November 25th. Fourth grade will host the “Living Museum”
celebrating famous Olympians next Tuesday evening from 7:00-7:30. The Holiday Concerts will be held on Monday,
December 1st, for grades 3-5 and Tuesday, December 2nd
for grade K-2. She also reminded
everyone that Breakfast with Santa will be held Saturday, December 6th
at the South Campus sponsored by Seneca Grade School P.S.O.
Claggett moved to go into Executive Session at 7:55
p.m.; seconded by Thompson.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Thompson moved to return to Open Session at 8:33
p.m.; seconded by Claggett.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Thompson moved to hire Maxine Thomas as a part-time
housekeeping custodian; seconded by Claggett.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Barla moved to adjourned at 8:40 p.m.; seconded by
Bedeker.
Yeas: Baker, Barla, Bedeker, Claggett, Roseland,
Thompson and Blalock
Nays: None
Teachers
Present: Sue Gumm
Pearl Patarozzi
_______________________________________ ______________________________
Approved Date Dianne Bushman, Board Secretary