DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DUNLAP DISTRICT OFFICE

5:45 P.M.

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Mr. Steve Rieker, Facilities Chairperson, brought the meeting to order at 5:41 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Those present were A. Doering, B. Hay, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent was J. Eberle.  Present for the Administration were Dr. Marino, Ms. Parker, and Mr. Etnyre.  Following the roll call, Mr. Rieker asked that those present stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Mr. Pete Mangieri from Mangieri Companies presented information regarding the budget for the proposed new elementary school and athletic fields upgrades. 

The Board held a discussion regarding the referendum for November 2010.  No formal action was taken. 

Mrs. Finley left the meeting at 6:55 p.m. 

The Board held a discussion regarding the employment of the District Treasurer for the 2010-11 school year. 

A. Doering moved to employ Mr. David Wynn as Treasurer for the Dunlap School District for the 2010-11 school year.  Second by B. Meginnes.  Roll call vote.  Doering, Meginnes, Hay, Park, Rieker – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

B. Hay moved to adjourn.  Second by B. Meginnes.  Roll call vote.  Voice vote unanimous.  Motion carried.  Time:  7:05 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 

4:30 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

REFERENDUM 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Bruce Hay, Committee Chairperson, brought the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m.  Those present for the Board of Education were C. Finley and B. Hay.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Miss Parker, Dr. Funke, and Mr. Etnyre.   

Ms. Parker presented information regarding the Communications Referendum Plan. 

There was discussion regarding the implementation of the Referendum Finance Committee.  The committee would be responsible for referendum finances, establishing ballot language, and compiling referendum trend data. 

There was discussion regarding the Referendum Information Committee.  The committee would oversee the process of supplying the community with important referendum information.  This would include distributing flyers and yard signs, as well as holding informational meetings for members of the Dunlap School District and community. 

The meeting concluded at 5:02 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM

5:30 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

FACILITIES 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Steve Rieker, Committee Chairperson, brought the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.  Those present for the Board of Education were C. Finley, B. Hay, and S. Rieker.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Miss Parker, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Funke, Mr. Etnyre, Mrs. Mair, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Fairchild, and Ms. Kahn.   

Mr. Chuck Weaver presented information regarding the Elementary Core Planning Committee.  The committee has been meeting on a regular basis to discuss the core elements needed in the design of the proposed new elementary school.  The meetings were facilitated by Matt Bickel of Wold Architects and Engineers.  Present representing the Elementary Core Planning Committee were Dr. Anderson, Mrs. Mair, Mr. Etnyre, Mrs. Rohn, Mrs. Urban, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Hughes, and Mrs. Disharoon. 

Mr. Bickel presented additional information regarding the work of the Elementary Core Planning Committee including the development of a mission statement, beliefs and values encompassing environment/atmosphere values, community values, and educational values. 

There was discussion regarding the desired enrollment size for the proposed new elementary school. 

Mr. Meginnes arrived at 5:45 p.m. 

Chris Tyra from Mangieri Companies presented information regarding site improvement. 

Mr. Bickel presented information regarding the design of the proposed new elementary school. 

Mr. Holmes arrived at 6:12 p.m. 

Mr. Tyra presented information regarding the cost/budget for the proposed new elementary school. 

A. Doering arrived at 6:39 p.m. 

P. Park arrived at 6:44 p.m. 

Dr. Funke presented information regarding the tax rate. 

The meeting concluded at 6:55 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DUNLAP DISTRICT OFFICE

7:00 P.M. 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Board President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Present were A. Doering, B. Hay, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley. Absent was J. Eberle.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Mrs. Finley opened the meeting to Public Participation and asked if anyone would like to address the Board. 

Dr. Marino presented the Superintendent’s Report which consisted of the following items:

·         Dr. Marino extended his appreciation to the staff, students, parents, and administration for a successful school year.

·         Dr. Marino stated that in July he would present an update on the District Strategic Plan and the implementation of a District Balanced Scorecard to track the progress of the District Strategic Plan.

·         Dr. Marino presented information regarding the launching of leadership teams in the fall 2010.  The teams will consist of the District Leadership Team, Building Leadership Teams, and Department Leadership Teams.

·         Dr. Marino shared that representatives from the Netherlands would be visiting Dunlap in November to see how the Continuous Improvement Model is at work in the Dunlap School District.

·         Dr. Marino stated that the District would also be launching a Special Education Advisory Group to facilitate the development of a long-term Special Education Plan for the District. 

Following the Superintendent’s Report, Mrs. Finley asked if anyone else would like to address the Board.   

Mrs. Kim Schrader addressed the Board regarding the student discipline process. 

Mrs. Finley acknowledged that Justin Greene and Logan Unser were in the audience representing their Boy Scout Troup #88 as a requirement for earning their Communications Merit Badges. 

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the public participation portion of the meeting and that the Board would move on to the Consent Agenda. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any clarifications or discussion items regarding the consent agenda.  There were no items pulled for clarification or discussion. 

A. Doering moved to approve the consent agenda for the June 9, 2010 Board of Education meeting.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, Rieker, Hay, Meginnes, Park, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Items approved on the Consent Agenda included the following:

·         Approval of minutes of the Regular and Closed Session Meetings of May 12, 2010, and the Facilities Committee Meeting of May 12, 2010

·         Approval of Out-of-State Trip:  DHS Basketball Team

·         Approval of Resolutions – Depositories and Signatures

·         Approval of Certificate of Compliance – Prevailing Wage

·         Approval of Transportation of Students Under 1.5 Miles (Hazardous Conditions)

·         Approval of Participation in 2010 Lighting the Way Joint Annual Conference

Dr. Funke presented the monthly Treasurer’s Report and payment of the bills. 

A. Doering moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented and approve the bills in the amount of $2,675,808.05 as submitted.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, Rieker, Hay, Meginnes, Park, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Mr. Wynn presented information regarding the District’s investments. 

Dr. Anderson presented information regarding elementary science resources. 

P. Park moved to approve the purchase of elementary science text materials and equipment kits from Scott Foresman Science and elementary science equipment kits from Delta Foss Equipment in the amount of approximately $112,000.00 for the 2010-11 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Park, Doering, Hay, Meginnes, Rieker, Finley – Aye.  Nays – None.  Motion carried. 

The School Activity Funds were available for review by the Board. 

Mr. Alderman, Ms. Kahn, and Mr. Peterson presented information regarding the year-end athletic achievements for Dunlap Middle School, Dunlap Valley Middle School, and Dunlap High School respectively. 

Mr. Alderman, Ms. Kahn, and Ms. Heffner presented information regarding the end of year discipline summaries for Dunlap Middle School, Dunlap Valley Middle School, and Dunlap High School respectively. 

Ms. Heffner presented an update regarding an end of year summary for the Extracurricular Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program for Dunlap High School. 

The Board reviewed recommended changes for Board Policies 2:20, 2:40, 2:70, 2:70-E, 2:100, 2:110, 2:240, 2:240-E1, 2:240-E2, 2:260, 3:40, 4:110, and 4:170.  The Board suggested further revisions to Board Policies 2:20 and 4:170. 

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the Information/Discussion Items segment of the meeting and that the Board would move into closed session for the purpose of discussing student discipline, negotiations, property, personnel, litigation, and compensation.   

B. Meginnes moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of reviewing student discipline, negotiations, property, personnel, litigation, and compensation.  Second by B. Hay.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, Hay, Doering, Park, Rieker, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried.  Time: 8:50 p.m. 

The Board returned to open session at 9:19 p.m. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Human Resources Consent Agenda as presented for the June 9, 2010 Board of Education Meeting.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, Doering, Hay, Park, Rieker, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Items approved on the Human Resources Consent Agenda included the following:

·         Acceptance of the resignation of Diane Novak as Lunchroom Supervisor effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year

·         Approval of employment of Rachel Higgins as a full-time Special Education teacher for the 2010-11 school year

·         Approval of employment of Amy Windsor as a full-time Special Education teacher for the 2010-11 school year

·         Approval of employment of Pam Duncan and Geeta Patel as part-time librarian aides for the 2010-11 school year

·         Approval of employment of Toni Redlingshafer as a part-time teacher for the 2010-11 school year

·         Approval of employment of Amy Stefanski as a part-time teacher for the 2010-11 school year

·         Approval of employment of Christina Dunnan as a full-time Special Education teacher for the 2010-11 school year

·         Approval of employment of Lauren Scranton as a full-time teacher for the 2010-11 school year

·         Approval of employment of Dianna Fouts as a full-time secretary for the 2010-11 school year

·         Approval of employment of Lois Sahm as a part-time teacher for the 2010-11 school year

·         Approval of employment of Alisha Morrow as a part-time teacher for the 2010-11 school year

·         Approval of employment of Eddie Urish as a part-time teacher for the 2010-11 school year

·         Approval of employment of Paula Recker as a part-time Special Education aide for the 2010-11 school year

·         Acceptance of the resignation of Jill Lindsey as a full-time secretary effective June 15, 2010

·         Acceptance of the retirement of Naida Niedziela as a cook effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year

·         Approval of the Family Medical Leave for Annie Pavlik as presented 

Extra-curricular coaching/sponsor resignations were available for review by the Board. 

Mr. Hay presented an update regarding an Alliance Pac Meeting. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

A. Doering moved to adjourn.  Second by S. Rieker.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time:  9:31 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DUNLAP DISTRICT OFFICE

7:00 P.M. 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Board President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Hay, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley. Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Mrs. Finley opened the meeting to Public Participation and asked if anyone would like to address the Board. 

Mr. Welsh introduced Dr. Joyce Shotick, Executive Director of Student Development and Health Services for Bradley University, who gave a presentation to the Board regarding the drug and alcohol awareness program that has been developed to prevent drug and alcohol abuse in the Peoria area, particularly for college age students. 

Dr. Marino presented the Superintendent’s Report which consisted of the following items:

·         Dr. Marino informed the Board that the District has responded to two Freedom of Information Act requests.

·         Dr. Marino presented information regarding the year end activities including the following:  Awards Night at the high school and middle schools, the Sterling Merit Awards Banquet, high school Baccalaureate, and graduations at the high school and middle schools.

·         Dr. Marino stated that the Board would be approving the District Strategic Plan later in the meeting with the approval of the revision to board policy 1:30.  He also thanked the Strategic Plan Committee for helping to prepare the Dunlap students to excel in 21^st Century learning.

·         Dr. Marino stated that the District would be implementing a Strategic Plan Score Card to monitor and track the progress of the Strategic Plan through a District Blog, regular reports to the Board, and the principals creating school score cards for their buildings. 

Following the Superintendent’s Report, Mrs. Finley asked if anyone else would like to address the Board.  No one addressed the Board. 

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the public participation portion of the meeting and that the Board would move on to the Consent Agenda. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any clarifications or discussion items regarding the consent agenda. 

Mr. Meginnes requested that the following items be pulled from the consent agenda for further clarification: 

·         Approval of Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement

·         Approval of Amendment to Agreement for Purchase of Real Property

Mrs. Finley asked that the following item be pulled from the consent agenda for further clarification:

·         Approval of Out-of-State Field Trips: Dunlap High School 

A. Doering moved to approve the consent agenda with the exclusion of the above mentioned items for the May 12, 2010 Board of Education meeting.  Second by Paul Park.  Roll call vote.  Doering, Park, Eberle, Hay, Meginnes, Rieker, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried.

Items approved on the Consent Agenda included the following:

·         Approval of minutes of the Regular and Closed Session Meetings of April 14, 2010, the Finance Committee Meeting of April 14, 2010, and the Negotiations Committee Meetings of April 15, 2010 and May 4, 2010

·         Approval of changes to board policy 1:30 and deletion of board policy 5:10

·         Approval of final calendar for 2009-10 school year

·         Adoption of Board of Education meeting dates for 2010-11

·         Approval of participation in Peoria County Food Cooperative Purchasing Program

·         Approval of job description for office assistant position

·         Approval of contract with Mangieri Companies: proposed new elementary school and athletic facility upgrades 

Mr. Meginnes provided clarification regarding the approval of the Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement and the approval of the amendment to agreement for purchase of real property. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, Doering, Eberle, Hay, Park, Rieker, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the amendment to the agreement for the purchase of real property.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, Doering, Eberle, Hay, Park, Rieker, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Jason Shea and Jill Potts provided clarification of the itinerary for the out-of-state band trip to Hawaii in June 2011. 

No clarification was needed for the Dunlap High School Fishing Club trip to Ironwood, Michigan in the summer of 2010. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the out-of-state field trips for Dunlap High School.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, Eberle, Doering, Hay, Park, Rieker, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Dr. Funke presented the monthly Treasurer’s Report and payment of the bills. 

A. Doering moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented and approve the bills in the amount of $2,438,390.23 as submitted.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, Rieker, Eberle, Hay, Meginnes, Park, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Mr. Wynn presented information regarding the District’s investments. 

Dr. Funke presented information regarding the resolution providing for the issuance of the District’s general obligation funding bonds. 

A. Doering moved to approve the resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2010, of Community Unit School District 323, Peoria County, Illinois, and for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, Rieker, Eberle, Hay, Meginnes, Park, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Dr. Funke presented information regarding furniture bids for the new classroom addition at Dunlap High School.

B. Meginnes moved to approve the bid from Widmer Interiors in the amount of $72,490.00 for classroom furniture for the new classroom addition at Dunlap High School.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, Park, Doering, Eberle, Hay, Rieker, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Dr. Funke presented information regarding changes to the tentative budget for fiscal year 2011. 

B. Hay moved to approve the adoption of the tentative budget for the 2010-11 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Hay, Doering, Eberle, Meginnes, Park, Rieker, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Mr. Jeffereson presented an informational report for Wilder-Waite Grade School.  The following items were presented in the report:

  ·         Mr. Jefferson thanked the Building Leadership Team for putting together the presentation

·         Introductions of Wilder-Waite staff present at the Board of Education meeting

·         Student and Faculty diversity at Wilder-Waite Grade School

·         Trend data for ISAT test scores

·         Video of students explaining the use of data centers and data folders in their classrooms to set personal goals and to track individual achievement of those goals

·         Mrs. Ellis, Special Education teacher at Wilder-Waite, presented information regarding the Response to Intervention process at Wilder-Waite

·         Wilder-Waite students giving back to the community

·         Student Success Team

·         Achievements at Wilder-Waite

·         Areas for improvement at Wilder-Waite 

Dr. Marino and Matt Jensen, Director of Technology, presented an update regarding current District network issues and the need to upgrade the network to improve efficiency and performance both inside and outside of the District buildings. 

The Board reached a consensus to move forward to improve the District network as presented. 

The School Activity Funds were available for review by the Board. 

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the Information/Discussion Items segment of the meeting and that the Board would move into closed session for the purpose of discussing student discipline, teacher negotiations, property, personnel, and compensation.   

A. Doering moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of reviewing student discipline, negotiations, property, personnel, and compensation.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, Rieker, Eberle, Hay, Meginnes, Park, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried.  Time: 8:32 p.m. 

The Board returned to open session at 9:32 p.m. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Human Resources Consent Agenda as presented for the May 12, 2010 Board of Education Meeting.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, Doering, Eberle, Park, Rieker, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Items approved on the Human Resources Consent Agenda included the following:

·         Approval of employment of Anna Bailey as a full-time ELL teacher for the 2010-11 school year

·         Approval of employment of Tetyana Ovsienko as a full-time ELL teacher for the 2010-11 school year

·         Acceptance of the resignation of Shannon Keen as a full-time special education teacher effective the end of the 2009-10 school year

·         Acceptance of the resignation of Jamie Troyer as a part-time nurse effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year

·         Approval of the Family Medical Leave for Kristen Strom as presented

·         Approval of the transfer of Tricia Long to a full-time teaching position at Dunlap High School for the 2010-11 school year 

Extra-curricular coaching/sponsor resignations were available for review by the Board. 

There was discussion regarding the access of contact information for the general public of the Board of Education members. 

There was discussion regarding student discipline policy 7:190. 

The Board set a Facilities Committee meeting for Wednesday, June 9^th beginning at 5:30 p.m. 

There was discussion regarding the possibility of a Referendum Committee meeting in June. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

A. Doering moved to adjourn.  Second by J. Eberle.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time:  10:03 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM

 WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2010

5:30 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

FACILITIES

Steve Rieker, Committee Chairperson brought the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.  Those present for the Board of Education were J. Eberle, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Miss Parker, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Funke, Mr.Welsh, Mr. Etnyre, and Mr. Fairchild.   

Dr. Marino presented information regarding the recommended capacity for the proposed new elementary school.   

B. Meginnes arrived at 5:36 p.m. 

A. Doering arrived at 5:37 p.m. 

T. Jefferson arrived at 5:38 p.m. 

There was discussion on the pros and cons of building for a capacity of 420 students or 600 students. 

Ms. Parker presented information regarding the process of the Elementary Core Planning Committee meetings to plan for the future and their recommended capacity for the proposed new elementary school. 

Mr. Etnyre spoke on behalf of the Core Planning Committee in support of the recommended capacity of 600 students. 

Mr. Holmes arrived at 5:40 p.m. 

The Board held a discussion regarding determining and accommodating the future growth rate. 

B. Hay arrived at 5:46 p.m. 

There was discussion regarding the future plans of housing the Extended Day Kindergarten, Bright Futures, and Early Childhood Education programs. 

The Board reached a unanimous consensus for the administration to pursue cost and design information for a capacity of 600 students at the proposed new elementary school. 

There was discussion regarding the possibility of building one wing as an outer shell structure to minimize future cost of adding on to the building with the plan to complete and furnish that wing at a future time when determined to be necessary.

There was discussion regarding which items to include in the upcoming referendum.  There was discussion regarding future athletic facility needs.  The following items were mentioned: tennis complex, south parking lot, soccer field, baseball field, and west parking lot. 

There was discussion regarding the location of space available for the Dunlap High School band to practice. 

There was discussion regarding future plans for the football field. 

Dr. Funke presented information concerning tax rate options in regards to the referendum. 

The Board reached a consensus to include all proposed athletic facility upgrades as presented. 

There was discussion regarding the referendum timeline. 

Ms. Parker discussed the activation of the Referendum Committee. 

Ms. Kahn arrived at 6:35 p.m. 

The Board reached a consensus to proceed with the proposed timeline. 

Dr. Marino presented a summary report of site and development coordination. 

The meeting concluded at 6:46 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM

 TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2010

6:00 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

NEGOTIATIONS 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

The Negotiations Committee Meeting began at 6:00 p.m.  Those present for the Board of Education were A. Doering, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Present for the Administration were Dr. Marino and Dr. Funke.  Also present was Mr. Jay Greening, Attorney, for Miller, Hall, and Triggs.   

A caucus was held to discuss the District’s responses to proposed teacher contract language submitted by the Dunlap Education Association. 

The meeting concluded at 10:17 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 

4:30 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

NEGOTIATIONS 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

The Negotiations Committee Meeting began at 4:36 p.m.  Those present for the Board of Education were A. Doering, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Present for the Administration were Dr. Marino and Dr. Funke.  Also present was Mr. Jay Greening, Attorney, for Miller, Hall, and Triggs.   

Mr. Greening provided information regarding the pros and cons of having an attorney present representing the Board of Education at the bargaining table for teacher contract negotiations. 

Mr. Greening explained the differences between Intra-Space Bargaining and Traditional Bargaining. 

There was discussion regarding the next steps for the Negotiations Committee to take to prepare for the upcoming negotiations meetings with the Dunlap Educational Association (DEA). 

C. Finley left the meeting at 5:30 p.m. 

There was a suggestion from Mr. Greening that it would be a good idea to have an attorney review the teacher contract to ensure that it complies with State and federal law. 

The meeting concluded at 6:10 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DUNLAP DISTRICT OFFICE

7:00 P.M. 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Board President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent was B. Hay.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Mrs. Finley asked for a motion to open the meeting to a public hearing concerning the intent of the school district to issue funding bonds to pay claims of the district.   

B. Meginnes moved to open the meeting to a public hearing concerning the intent of the school district to issue funding bonds to pay claims of the district.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, Rieker, Doering, Eberle, Park, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried.  Time: 7:01 p.m. 

Mrs. Finley asked if anyone in the audience would like to comment concerning the intent of the school district to issue funding bonds.  No one addressed the Board. 

B. Meginnes moved to close the public hearing and noted that no one addressed the Board concerning the intent of the school district to issue funding bonds.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, Rieker, Doering, Eberle, Park, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried.  Time:  7:02 p.m. 

Mrs. Finley opened the meeting to Public Participation and asked if anyone would like to address the Board. 

Dr. Marino presented the Superintendent’s Report which consisted of the following items:

·         Dr. Marino introduced Matt Jensen, the new Director of Technology for Dunlap School District.

·         Dr. Marino informed that Board that the District had responded to two Freedom of Information Act requests.

·         Dr. Marino presented information regarding the All-District Institute Day on March 18, 2010.  All employees of the District were invited to attend.  There was a keynote presentation by Dr. Marino which provided everyone with an understanding of the 3 – 5 year strategic plan for the District.  Fifteen Dunlap teachers demonstrated shared leadership by presenting during the teacher workshops throughout the day.  Amy Doering, Joe Eberle, and Steve Rieker also attended the Institute Day representing the Board of Education.

·         Dr. Marino presented information regarding the implementation of the Core Planning Group which met for the first time on April 13, 2010 regarding the proposed new elementary school. 

Following the Superintendent’s Report, Mrs. Finley asked if anyone else would like to address the Board.  No one addressed the Board. 

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the public participation portion of the meeting and that the Board would move on to the Consent Agenda. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any clarifications or discussion items regarding the consent agenda. 

Mr. Park asked for clarification regarding the IESA dues. 

Mr. Park requested that the approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Peoria County Sheriff’s Department be moved from the consent agenda and placed as an individual action item.

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2010 Board of Education meeting.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, Doering, Eberle, Park, Rieker, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Items approved on the Consent Agenda included the following:

·         Approval of minutes of the Regular and Closed Session Meetings of March 17, 2010, Special  Board Meeting of March 17, 2010, Special Board Meetings of March 29, 2010, and Personnel Committee Meeting of March 29, 2010

·         Approval of Handbook Changes:  Dunlap High School

·         Approval of Membership in IHSA for the 2010-11 school year for Dunlap High School

·         Approval of Membership in IESA for the 2010-11 school year for Dunlap Middle School and Dunlap Valley Middle School

·         Approval of out-of-state field trip to Washington DC for 8^th grade students at Dunlap Middle School and Dunlap Valley Middle School for May 24 – 29, 2011 

Dr. Funke and Mr. Wynn presented the monthly Treasurer’s Report, payment of the bills, and the Quarterly Financial Report. 

A. Doering moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented and approve the bills in the amount of $2,744,974.03 as submitted.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, Rieker, Eberle, Meginnes, Park, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none. 

Ms. Parker and Mr. Everett presented information regarding summer projects. 

There was discussion regarding the boiler replacement at Dunlap Middle School and the asphalt walkway at Dunlap Valley Middle School. 

S. Rieker moved to approve the summer projects for summer 2010.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, Doering, Eberle, Meginnes, Park, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Mr. Holmes presented an informational report for Dunlap Valley Middle School.  The following items were presented in the report: 

·         Introductions of DVMS staff present at the Board of Education meeting

·         The establishment of Dunlap Valley Middle School in August, 2008

·         DVMS was ranked 51^st in the State of Illinois on the Chicago Sun Times list of top middle schools in the State in Spring, 2009

·         Student and Faculty diversity at DVMS

·         Trend data for ISAT test scores

·         Mrs. Toni Redlingshafer, Choral Director, presented information regarding Thematic Units at DVMS.  The students have participated in Jazz Week, The Fabulous 50’s, hearing Mr. Mick Sullivan, Korean War veteran, share his experiences, Classic Cars in the Valley Parking Lot, Elvis in the Building, research papers on Life in the 1950’s, Martin the Spartan Diner hosted by the Parents’ Club, a 6^th grade musical - “Jailhouse Rock”, and a sock hop.

·         Brooke Crawmer, science teacher, presented information regarding the DVMS Science Fair in which all students participated in January, 2010.  Fifteen projects advanced to the Regional Science Fair at Western Illinois University.  Of those fifteen projects, seven have advanced to the State Science Fair to be held May 7^th & 8^th at the University of Illinois.

·         Phillip Copeland, a 7^th grade student at DVMS, demonstrated his science project entitled, “Do Bouncy Balls Possess Linearity”.  Phillip was chosen to present his project at the State Science Fair in May.

·         Ms. Kahn presented information regarding Community Connections that DVMS students have had which include individual service projects, Operation Santa Stockings for Soldiers, Loaves and Fishes feeding the homeless, raising money to buy Thanksgiving Meals, St. Jude Math-a-thon, and many others.

·         Bayley Carlile, an 8^th grade student at DVMS, presented his service project for Boy Scouts.  Bayley asked the students and staff at DVMS to donate books for the DePue School Library.  A total of 2,947 books were collected in 7 days and donated. 

Ms. Parker and Mr. Jensen presented information regarding the technology purchases for the 2010-11 school year.

Dr. Marino presented information regarding the revision of Board Policy 1:30 to include the District Strategic Plan and the deletion of Board Policy 6:10.

The School Activity Funds were available for review by the Board. 

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the Information/Discussion Items segment of the meeting and that the Board would move into closed session for the purpose of discussing student discipline, teacher negotiations, property, personnel, and compensation.   

A. Doering moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of reviewing student discipline, teacher negotiations, property, personnel, and compensation.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, Rieker, Eberle, Meginnes, Park, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried.  Time: 8:45 p.m. 

A. Doering left the meeting at 10:30 p.m. 

The Board returned to open session at 11:02 p.m. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Human Resources Consent Agenda as presented for the April 14, 2010 Board of Education Meeting.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, Rieker, Eberle, Park, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Items approved on the Human Resources Consent Agenda included the following:

·         Acceptance of resignation of Amanda Christian as a full-time teacher effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year

·         Acceptance of the resignation of Kristin Aswell as a full-time teacher effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year

·         Acceptance of the resignation of Bob Livingston as a bus driver effective April 15, 2010

·         Acceptance of the resignation of Susan Hollenback as a bus driver effective April 1, 2010 

Extra-curricular coaching/sponsor resignations were available for review by the Board.

S. Rieker moved to approve the consent agenda for the suspension reports and student discipline cases as presented for the April 14, 2010 Board of Education Meeting.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Rieker,  Park, Eberle, Meginnes, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Items approved on the Student Discipline Consent Agenda included the following:

·         WWS0910-2 and WWS0910-3

·         DMSS0910-6

·         DVMSS0910-13 and DVMSS0910-14

·         DHSS0910-34, DHSS0910-35, and DHSS0910-36

Athletic Code Violations for Dunlap High School were available for review by the Board. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

B. Meginnes moved to adjourn.  Second by J. Eberle.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time:  11:08 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM

5:30 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

FINANCE 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Committee Chairperson Amy Doering called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. Those present for the Board of Education were A. Doering, Joe Eberle, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Ms. Parker, Dr. Anderson, and Dr. Funke.   

Dr. Marino gave a presentation regarding the budget outlook for FY11. 

Dr. Funke presented a budget summary review containing the proposed changes in the revenue and expense items in all funds of the FY11 budget from the FY10 budget. 

There was discussion regarding the state budget cuts in education. 

There was discussion regarding SEAPCO expenses. 

There was discussion regarding the AARA Grant funds. 

There was discussion regarding the proposed decreases in two instructional line items. 

Dr. Marino presented a summary of the overall proposed budget for FY11. 

Dr. Marino acknowledged the Administrative team for their hard work to reduce the overall budget for FY11. 

The meeting concluded at 6:44 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DUNLAP DISTRICT OFFICE 

Special Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

Expulsion Hearings – 6:15 p.m. & 6:45 p.m.

Personnel/Curriculum Committee – 7:00 p.m. 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S  

Board of Education President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Those present were J. Eberle, C. Finley, B. Meginnes, P. Park, and S. Rieker.  Absent were A. Doering and B. Hay.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any questions or concerns regarding Bid Package #3 for Phase I of the Dunlap High School project.  There were no questions or concerns presented. 

S. Rieker moved to approve Bid Package #3 in its entirety for Phase I of the Dunlap High School project.  Second by B. Meginnes.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, Meginnes, Eberle, Park, Finley, aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried. 

Items included in Bid Package #3 are as follows:

·         Approval of contract with Price Demolition in the amount of $9,000.00 for demolition. 

·         Approval of contract with Otto Baum in the amount of $164,000.00 for masonry. 

·         Approval of contract with Horan Construction in the amount of $28,000.00 for carpentry. 

·         Approval of contract with Stevens in the amount of $85,096.00 for casework.

·         Approval of contract with Henson Robinson in the amount of $168,877.00 for roofing. 

·         Approval of contract with S & S Builders in the amount of $24,590.00 for doors, frames, and hardware. 

·         Approval of contract with Kelly Glass in the amount of $85,238.00 for aluminum entrance and windows. 

·         Approval of contract with Wright Way in the amount of $76,392.00 for framing, drywall, acoustical, and EIFS. 

·         Approval of contract with Associated in the amount of $41,600.00 for painting. 

·         Approval of contract with S & H in the amount of $83,250.00 for flooring. 

·         Approval of contract with S & S Builders in the amount of $7,340.00 for toilet partitions and accessories.

·         Approval of contract with Warehouse in the amount of $54,600.00 for lockers. 

·         Approval of contract with J.C. Dillon in the amount of $160,400.00 for plumbing. 

·         Approval of contract with Pipco in the amount of $27,500.00 for fire protection. 

·         Approval of contract with J.A. Fritch in the amount of $211,777.00 for HVAC vent. 

·         Approval of contract with Tobin in the amount of $113,800.00 for HVAC heating. 

·         Approval of contract with Entec in the amount of $66,730.00 for temperature controls. 

·         Approval of contract with Roy Keith Electric in the amount of $225,900.00 for electrical work. 

Chris Tyra from Mangieri Companies presented information regarding Bid Package #3 for Phase I of the Dunlap High School project.  He also discussed with the Board the timing and routing of the existing sanitary, water, utilities, and storm sewer with the installation of the new systems during the building process. 

Amy Doering arrived at 6:09 p.m. 

Dr. Funke presented information regarding the purchase of a suburban. 

S. Rieker moved to approve the bid from Riverside Chevrolet in the amount of $32,434.00 for the purchase of a 2010 suburban.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, Eberle, Doering, Meginnes, Park, Finley - Aye.  Nays - none. 

Dr. Funke presented information regarding the purchase of kitchen equipment for Dunlap Grade School. 

S. Rieker moved to approve the bid from Lippert in the amount of $68,600.95 for the purchase of kitchen equipment for Dunlap Grade School.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, Eberle, Doering, Meginnes, Park, Finley - Aye.  Nays - none. 

This concluded the bid portion of the Special Board Meeting.  

The Board reached a consensus to move into closed session for the purpose of conducting expulsion hearings. 

A. Doering moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of conducting an expulsion hearing for student DVMSE0910-3.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, Rieker, Eberle, Meginnes, Park, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Time:  6:15 p.m. 

The Board returned to open session at 6:32 p.m. 

Mr. Holmes, Miss Kahn, and the parents of student DVMSE0910-3 entered the room. 

S. Rieker moved to approve the expulsion of student DVMSE0910-3 for the period of time, March 30, 2010 through March 30, 2011.  Student DVMSE0910-3 will be allowed to return at the start of the first semester in August, 2010 on probation per the probation agreement through March 30, 2011.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, Park, Doering, Eberle, Meginnes, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none. 

The representatives of student DVMSE0910-3, along with Mr. Holmes and Ms. Kahn, left the room. 

The Board remained in open session. 

There was discussion regarding the FY11 budget.  The administration is currently working on finalizing the FY11 tentative budget within the next two weeks.  It was noted that the tax levy rate incurred a 5.5% increase. 

There was discussion regarding the current financial state of the economy. 

There was discussion regarding teacher negotiations.   

The representative for student DVMSE0910-4 arrived. 

Mrs. Finley asked for a motion to go into closed session for the purpose of conducting an expulsion hearing for student DVMSE0910-4. 

A. Doering moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of conducting an expulsion hearing for student DVMSE0910-4.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Doering, Park, Eberle, Meginnes, Rieker, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Time:  6:45 p.m. 

The Board returned to open session at 7:05 p.m. 

The representative for student DVMSE0910-4 entered the room along with Mr. Holmes and Ms. Kahn. 

S. Rieker moved to approve the expulsion of student DVMSE0910-4 for the period of time, March 30, 2010 through March 30, 2011.  Student DVMSE0910-4 will be allowed to return at the start of the first semester in August, 2010 on probation per the probation agreement through March 30, 2011.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, Park, Doering, Eberle, Meginnes, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none. 

The representative for student DVMSE0910-4 left the room. 

This concluded the expulsion hearings portion of the meeting.  The Board reached a consensus to remain in open session and begin the Personnel/Curriculum Committee meeting.  Time:  7:10 p.m. 

Dr. Marino presented information regarding the 2010-11 staffing needs as determined by several meetings with the administrative team.  Dr. Marino noted the effort of the team through the Board’s direction to be extremely conscious of the current financial state of the economy when determining the staffing needs for the 2010-11 school year. 

Included in Dr. Marino’s presentation were the following items: 

·         Student enrollment history and projections

·         Staffing needs at the elementary level

·         Staffing needs at the middle school level

·         Staffing needs at the high school level

·         Bright Futures program and funding 

There was discussion regarding the need to establish a tentative FY11 budget to assist in determining future staffing and salaries.  Dr. Funke will provide a tentative budget to the Board in the next couple of weeks. 

A. Doering thanked the administrators for working so diligently to keep cost down in light of current financial times. 

There was discussion regarding SEAPCO services and costs. 

Mr. Meginnes mentioned the possibility that the District may at some point need to access their reserves to meet operating costs given the future of the economy and the continuing growth of the District.

There was discussion regarding a future review of duties of the school counselors. 

There was discussion regarding the possible implementation of Department Chairs at the high school level. 

The Board reached a consensus to schedule a Finance Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 for the purpose of review of the tentative FY11 budget. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items for discussion.  There were no additional items. 

Mrs. Finley asked for a motion to adjourn.

A. Doering moved to adjourn.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Doering, Eberle, Meginnes, Park, Rieker, Finley – Aye.  Nays – none.  Motion carried.  Time:  8:30 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DUNLAP DISTRICT OFFICE

7:00 P.M. 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Board President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B.Hay, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent was B. Meginnes.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Mrs. Finley opened the meeting to Public Participation and asked if anyone would like to address the Board. 

Dr. Marino presented the Superintendents’ Report which consisted of the following items: 

·         Dr. Marino informed the Board that the ISAT testing had been completed throughout the District.

·         Dr. Marino presented information regarding the Teacher Institute Days scheduled to take place on March 18^th and 19^th.  All certified and non-certified employees, as well as all Board members, were invited to attend on March 18^th to hear information regarding the District Strategic Plan and to provide individual input to be presented for review by the Strategic Planning Committee on Monday, March 22^nd.

·         Dr. Marino informed the Board that the District had responded to three Freedom of Information Act requests. 

Celeste Restrepo addressed the Board concerning the recognition of perfect attendance. 

Mrs. Finley introduced Chase Marr, a Dunlap High School student, who was present in the audience representing Boy Scout Troop 88.  Chase attended the meeting to earn his Communications/Citizenship in the Community badge.  

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the public participation portion of the meeting and noted that no one else addressed the Board.  The Board then moved on to the Consent Agenda. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any clarifications or discussion items regarding the consent agenda.   

Mr. Park requested that Board Policy 7:190 be removed from the Consent Agenda for further review by the Board. 

After further discussion of Board Policy 7:190, the Board reached a consensus to defer the policy for further review. 

A. Doering moved to approve the Consent Agenda for the March 17, 2010 Board of Education meeting.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

Items approved on the Consent Agenda included the following:

·         Approval of minutes of Regular and Closed Session Meetings of February 10, 2010, Special Board Meeting of February 9, 2010, Facilities Committee Meeting of February 10, 2010, Special Board Meeting of February 24, 2010, Personnel Committee Meeting of March 4, 2010, Special Board Meeting of March 4, 2010, and Finance Committee Meeting of March 4, 2010.

·         Approval of revision to Board Policies:  4:140, 5:100, 5:220, 5:280, 6:15, 6:110, 6:300, 6:310, 6:340, 7:240, and 7:300.

·         Approval of release of the minutes of the closed sessions held during August 5, 2009 through January 13, 2010 for public inspection.

·         Approval of the attendance of the Dunlap High School Robotics Team at the Boilermaker Regional Competition in Lafayette, Indiana.

·         Approval of the District opening an account with Charles Schwab for investment purposes.

·         Approval of setting a public hearing on April 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public comments on the proposal to issue funding bonds. 

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the consent portion of the meeting and that the Board would move on to the action items. 

Dr. Funke and Mr. Wynn presented the monthly Treasurer’s Report. 

A. Doering moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented and approve the bills in the amount of $4,874,232.21 as submitted.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Park, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

Dr. Funke and Mr. Wynn presented information regarding the consideration and adoption of a resolution declaring the intent of the Board of Education to issue Funding Bonds. 

A. Doering moved to approve the Resolution setting forth and describing in detail claims heretofore authorized and allowed for proper school purposes which are presently outstanding and unpaid, declaring the intention to avail of the provisions of Article 19 of the School Code of the State of Illinois, as amended, and to issue bonds for the purpose of paying claims against Community Unit School District Number 323, Peoria County, Illinois, and directing that notice of such intention be published as provided by law.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

Pete Mangieri and Chris Tyra from Mangieri Companies presented information regarding bid package #2 for Phase I of the Dunlap High School Project. 

J. Eberle moved to approve the contract with Tazewell County Asphalt Company in the amount of $17,848.00 for asphalt paving for Phase I of the Dunlap High School Project.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

J. Eberle moved to approve the contract with PIPCO Companies in the amount of $59,460.00 for the site, sanitary, and water for Phase I of the Dunlap High School Project.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

J. Eberle moved to approve the contract with Illinois Civil Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $77,593.00 for the earthwork and storm sewer for Phase I of the Dunlap High School Project.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the action item portion of the meeting and that the Board would move into the informational items. 

Mr. Fairchild presented an informational update for Banner Elementary School.  The following items were included in the presentation: 

·         Staff introductions of those present at the meeting

·        The population diversity at Banner

·         78% of the classroom teachers at Banner either already have their Masters degree or are currently pursuing obtaining a Masters degree

·         ISAT trend data

·        Banner teams

·         The “Giving Back to the Community Program”, “Macaroni Mountain Program”, and partnerships with Neighborhood House and the Children’s Home.  Mr. Fairchild noted that Banner School was the recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Youth & Philanthropy Award from the Children’s Home.

·         Mr. Fairchild also presented information regarding the Life Skills I & II Programs.

·        Positive parental involvement

·         The current classroom space challenges

·          A video of the students explaining the Continuous Improvement techniques they are currently using in their classrooms to set goals for themselves and monitor their individual progress.

·         Dr. Anderson presented a curriculum update to the Board of Education.  The following items were included in the presentation: 

·         The development of Curriculum Councils

·        Establishment of curriculum priorities and alignment

·         Formation of a K-12 Gifted and Talented Committee

·          Formation of the Handwriting Committee

·         Establishment of the Science Curriculum Review Committee

·         The 2010-11 District Improvement Plan and the Building Improvement Plan

Mr. Rieker stated his concern for the “average student” in the District.  He stated that he wanted to make sure that the “average” student is also a focus of the District in addition to the “gifted” students and the “special education” students. 

Dr. Marino stated that the future focus of the District would be to implement better automation for efficiency of the District processes. 

Dr. Marino also recognized Dr. Anderson for the accomplishments she has made in the area of curriculum and instruction in the District. 

Mrs. Finley stated that the School Activity Funds were available for review by the Board. 

Mrs. Finley provided information regarding the necessity to increase the cost of the middle school yearbooks from $20 to $25 in order to cover rising expenses by the publisher to produce the yearbooks. 

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the Information/Discussion Items segment of the meeting and that the Board would move into closed session for the purpose of discussing student discipline, personnel, compensation, litigation, and land acquisition.   

A. Doering moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of reviewing student discipline, personnel, compensation, litigation, and land acquisition.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  8:45 p.m. 

The Board returned to open session at 10:17 p.m. 

A. Doering moved to approve the Human Resources Consent Agenda as presented.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.   Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

            The Human Resources Consent Agenda included the following items:

·         Employment of Marcy Wilson as a part-time cook for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year

·         Employment of Weston Wolven as Assistant Principal for the 2010-11 school year

·         Employment of Jaime Flinn as a full-time Speech Pathologist for the 2010-11 school year

·         Employment of Matthew Jensen as the Director of Technology for the 2010-11 school year

·         Employment of Erik Christian as the Director of Human Resources for the 2010-11 school year 

A. Doering moved to approve the resolution of non-reemployment of the following certified staff effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year.    

Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

A. Doering moved to approve the resolution of non-reemployment of the following certified staff effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year.   

Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  

A. Doering moved to approve the resolution of dismissal of the following part-time Literacy Aides effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year.   

Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  

A. Doering moved to approve the resolution of dismissal of the following part-time Title 1 Aides effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year. 

Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  

A. Doering moved to approve the resolution of dismissal of the following part-time teacher aides effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year.   

Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.   

S. Rieker moved to approve the consent agenda for the suspension reports and student discipline cases as presented for the March 17, 2010 Board of Education meeting.  Second by C. Finley.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

            Items included on the Student Discipline Consent Agenda: 

·         BESS0910-2

·         RVBS0910-3-5

·         DMSBS0910-3-5

·         DVMSS0910-12

·         DHSS0910-28-33 

There was discussion regarding future Board meetings.  No formal action was taken. 

The Board set an Expulsion Hearing for Monday, March 29, 2010 at 6:15 p.m. 

There was discussion regarding zero tolerance.  No formal action was taken. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

A. Doering moved to adjourn.  Second by J. Eberle.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time:  10:50 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 

6:00 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

FACILITIES 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Steve Rieker, Committee Chairperson brought the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Those present for the Board of Education were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Hay, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Miss Parker, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Funke, and Mr. Fairchild.   

Matt Bickel and Roger Schroepfer from Wold Architects and Engineers presented information regarding the design process for the elementary school project.  Items of discussion included the participatory planning process and the role of a core planning group and stakeholders.  No formal action was taken. 

Dr. Marino shared data regarding enrollment information.  

Mr. Jefferson arrived at 6:35 p.m. 

Mr. Bickel presented information regarding a proposed project timeline. 

Mr. Holmes arrived at 6:43 p.m. 

Mr. Bickel presented information regarding the process of establishing a core planning group. 

The meeting concluded at 6:58 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM

 THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010

6:45 P.M. 

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

FINANCE

 M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Committee Chairperson Amy Doering called the meeting to order at 7:26 p.m. Those present for the Board of Education were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Meginnes, P. Park, and C. Finley.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Dr. Funke, and Mr. Wynn.   

Dr. Funke discussed the option of submitting an amended budget for FY10.  The Board reached a consensus not to submit an amended budget.  No formal action was taken. 

Dr. Funke presented an update regarding the option of an additional third party remitter for the 403(b) Plan.  No formal action was taken. 

Dr. Funke presented information regarding the need for the purchase of an additional 8-9 passenger suburban for the transportation department.  The Board reached a consensus to pursue the bidding process for a new suburban.  No formal action was taken.  

Mr. Wynn presented information regarding investment options for the District.  No formal action was taken. 

Dr. Funke presented information regarding the levy projections.  The Board reached a consensus regarding the tax rate for the levy.  No formal action was taken. 

The meeting concluded at 8:31 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM

 THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010

6:30 P.M.

M   I   N   U   T   E  S

 Board of Education President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Those present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Meginnes, P. Park, and C. Finley.  Absent were B. Hay and S. Rieker.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Ms. Parker, and Dr. Funke.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Pete Mangieri and Chris Tyra from Mangieri Companies presented information regarding the Bid Package One for the Phase One Project at Dunlap High School.

B. Meginnes moved to approve the contract with WM. Aupperle & Sons in the amount of $173,155 for Building Concrete.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to approve the contract with ATMI Precast in the amount of $169,315 for Precast Concrete Wall Panels.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to approve the contract with Area Erectors in the amount of $48,500 for Structural Steel Erection.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to approve the contract with Hanley Steel in the amount of $119,400 for the Structural Steel Fabrication.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

Ms. Parker presented information regarding the destruction and replacement of the bleachers at the softball and baseball fields at Dunlap High School.  The annual inspection of the bleachers found that they are unable to be used; therefore, the bleachers will be taken down immediately.  The Board reached a consensus to wait on the installation of permanent bleachers at this time.  No formal action was taken.

Mr. Meginnes presented information regarding the purchase of property located at 5402 W. Legion Hall Road, Dunlap, IL.

B. Meginnes moved to approve the purchase of the property located at 5402 W. Legion Hall Road, Dunlap, IL in the amount of $220,000.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

B. Meginnes moved to adjourn.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  7:15 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM

5:30 P.M. 

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

PERSONNEL

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Committee Chairperson, Brian Meginnes, called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.  Those present for the Board of Education were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Meginnes, and P. Park.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Ms. Parker, and Dr. Funke. 

Mr. Meginnes asked for a motion to go into closed session for the purpose of reviewing personnel and conducting an informal interview with the candidate for the Director of Human Resources position. 

J. Eberle moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of reviewing personnel and conducting an informal interview with the candidate for the Director of Human Resources position.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Eberle, aye.  Doering, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  5:41 p.m. 

Dr. Funke and Mrs. Rickey were dismissed from the room. 

C. Finley arrived at 5:49 p.m.  

The Board reconvened to open session at 6:35 p.m. 

B. Meginnes moved to adjourn.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  6:35 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

TOWN CENTER – DUNLAP HIGH SCHOOL

7:00 P.M.

  M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Board President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B.Hay, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Mrs. Finley opened the meeting to Public Participation and asked if anyone would like to address the Board. 

Dr. Marino presented the Superintendents’ Report which consisted of the following items. 

·         Dr. Marino informed the Board that the District had responded to an FOIA request.

·         Dr. Marino presented information regarding the Community Forum scheduled for March 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Dunlap Valley Middle School for the purpose of sharing the District’s Strategic Plan with parents, students, and community members.  It will also be an opportunity for the parents, students, and community members to provide their input.

·         Teacher Institute will be conducted on Thursday, March 18^th.  Dr. Marino invited the members of the Board of Education to attend.

·         The Central Office will be relocating at the end of February to provide Dunlap High School with the ability to use the previous location as additional classroom space.  Future Board of Education meetings are planned to meet at the new location:  3020 W. Willow Knolls Rd., Peoria, IL  61614 beginning with the March 17, 2010 meeting. 

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the public participation portion of the meeting and noted that no one else addressed the Board.  The Board then moved on to the Consent Agenda. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any clarifications or discussion items regarding the consent agenda.  There were none. 

B. Hay moved to approve the Consent Agenda for the February 10, 2010 Board of Education meeting.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Hay, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Doering, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

Items approved on the Consent Agenda are as follows:

·         Approval of minutes of Regular and Closed Session Meetings of January 13, 2010, and the Facilities Committee Meetings of January 13, 2010, January 25, 2010, and February 2, 2010.

·         Approval of Revisions to Board Policy 4:30. 

Dr. Funke and Mr. Wynn presented the monthly Treasurer’s Report. 

A. Doering moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented and approve the bills in the amount of $1,942,912.90 as submitted.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

A. Doering moved to approve the adoption of a Resolution Authorizing and Providing for an Installment Purchase Agreement and the issuance of the District’s General Obligation Debt Certificates in the amount of $10 million (Limited Tax).  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

Mr. Etnyre presented an informational update including enrollment information, ISAT scores, accomplishments, and areas of improvement for Dunlap Grade School.  He also provided information regarding the Dunlap Grade School Writing Team, school recognitions, the Continuous Improvement Classroom, Steps to Respect Program, Explore More Day, and Earth Day in the Parks. 

The School Activity Funds were available for review by the Board. 

Pete Mangieri of Mangieri Companies presented a cost analysis for Phase One of the high school renovations. 

The Board of Education reviewed revisions of board policies: 4:140, 5:100, 5:220, 5:280, 6:15, 6:110, 6:300, 6:310, 6:340, 7:190, 7:240, and 7:300.  No formal action was taken. 

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the Information/Discussion Items segment of the meeting and that the Board would move into closed session for the purpose of discussing student discipline, personnel, teacher negotiations, and acquisition of land.   

A. Doering moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of reviewing student discipline, personnel, teacher negotiations, and acquisition of land.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Time:  8:25 p.m. 

The Board returned to open session at 9:56 p.m. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Human Resources Consent Agenda as presented.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

            Items included on the Human Resources Consent Agenda:

·         Employment of Lori Turk as a playground supervisor for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year.

·         Employment of Susan LaCroix as a part-time Title I aide for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year.

·         Resignation of Kim Pettit as a cafeteria worker effective January 15, 2010.

·         Approval of transfer of Michelle McGinn as a part-time cook from Ridgeview Elementary School to Dunlap High School effective immediately.

·         Approval of Family Medical Leave for Susan Gradman as presented. 

S. Rieker  moved to approve as presented the suspension reports for student discipline cases BESS0910-1, DVMSS0910-8-11, DHSS0910-19-24 and DHSS0910-26-27.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

B. Meginnes moved to adjourn.  Second by A. Doering.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time:  10:00 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 

5:30 P.M.

 COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

FACILITIES 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Dr. Marino, Superintendent, began the meeting at 5:37 p.m.  Those present for the Board of Education were A. Doering, J. Eberle, P. Park, and C. Finley.  Present for the administration was Dr. Marino, Miss Parker, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Funke, and Mr. Welsh.   

Dr. Marino presented information regarding Phase II of the Dunlap High School renovation.  No formal action was taken.   

S. Rieker arrived at 5:44 p.m. 

Dr. Marino gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding construction projects timeline and costs.  No formal action was taken. 

B. Meginnes arrived at 6:26 p.m. 

There was discussion regarding projected growth in the Dunlap School District.  No formal action was taken. 

The meeting concluded at 6:50 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010

6:00 P.M.

 M   I   N   U   T   E  S 

Board President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.  Those present for the Board of Education were J. Eberle, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent were A. Doering and B. Hay.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Mr. Welsh, and Ms. Heffner. 

After roll call, Board President Finley asked that those present stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 

P. Park moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of conducting an Expulsion Hearing for student DHSE0910-05. Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Park, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  6:02 p.m. 

A. Doering arrived at 6:03 p.m. 

The Board returned to open session at 6:39 p.m.  

S. Rieker moved to approve the expulsion of student DHSE0910-05 for the period of time, February 10, 2010 through February 10, 2011.  Student, DHSE0910-05, will be allowed to return at the start of the second semester in January, 2011 on probation per the probation agreement through February 10, 2011.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

Student DHSE0910-05 and the student’s parents left the meeting.

B. Meginnes moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of conducting an Expulsion Hearing for student DHSE0910-06. Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  6:50 p.m.

The Board returned to open session at 7:33 p.m.

S. Rieker moved to approve the expulsion of student DHSE0910-06 for the period of time, February 10, 2010 through February 10, 2011.  Student, DHSE0910-06, will be allowed to return at the start of the second semester in January, 2011 on probation per the probation agreement through February 10, 2011.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

S. Rieker moved to approve the suspension report for student discipline case DHSS0910-25 as presented.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

Student DHSE0910-06, along with the student’s mother, father, and brother, left the meeting.

S. Rieker moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of conducting an Expulsion Hearing for student DHSE0910-07.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  7:40 p.m.

The Board returned to open session at 8:45 p.m.

S. Rieker moved to approve the expulsion of student DHSE0910-07 for the period of time, February 10, 2010 through February 10, 2011.  Student, DHSE0910-07, will be allowed to return at the start of the second semester in January, 2011 on probation per the probation agreement through February 10, 2011.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

Student DHSE0910-07, along with the student’s parents, left the meeting.

A. Doering moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of conducting an Expulsion Hearing for student DHSE0910-08.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  8:54 p.m.

The Board returned to open session at 9:18 p.m.

S. Rieker moved to approve the expulsion of student DHSE0910-08 for the period of time, February 10, 2010 through February 10, 2011.  Student, DHSE0910-08, will be allowed to return at the start of the first semester in August, 2010 on probation per the probation agreement through February 10, 2011.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

Student DHSE0910-08 and the student’s parents left the meeting.

A. Doering moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of conducting an Expulsion Hearing for student DVMS0910-02.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  9:20 p.m.

The Board returned to open session at 9:38 p.m.

S. Rieker moved to approve the expulsion of student DVMS0910-02 for the period of time, February 10, 2010 through February 10, 2011.  Student, DVMS0910-02, will be allowed to return at the start of the first semester in August, 2010 on probation per the probation agreement through February 10, 2011.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

The father of student, DVMSE0910-02, left the meeting.

There was continued discussion regarding student discipline trends.  No formal action was taken.

There was discussion regarding future elementary facilities needs, additions to the high school, and future District Office and middle school needs.  No formal action was taken.

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

A. Doering moved to adjourn.  Second by J. Eberle.  Voice vote unanimous.  Motion carried.  Time:  10:18 p.m. 

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

TOWN CENTER – DUNLAP HIGH SCHOOL 

5:30 P.M. 

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

FACILITIES  

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Mr. Steve Rieker, Facilities Committee Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. for the purpose of conducting architect interviews. Those present for the Board of Education were A. Doering, B. Hay, B. Meginnes, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Those present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Miss Parker, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Funke, and Mr. Chatterton.   

Representatives of PSA Dewberry gave a presentation to the Board of Education regarding options for a new elementary school.  Those present representing PSA Dewberry were Ray Lees, Brian Kerner, Richard Barker, Chuck Bartee, and Gary Rockow.  No formal action was taken. 

The PSA Dewberry presentation concluded at 6:25 p.m. at which time the representatives from PSA Dewberry left the meeting. 

Representatives of Farnsworth Group entered the meeting and gave a presentation to the Board of Education regarding options for a new elementary school.  Those present representing Farnsworth Group were Karen Jensen, Caius Jennison, John Bishop, and Laura Tobben.  No formal action was taken. 

The Farnsworth Group presentation concluded at 7:21 p.m. at which time the representatives from Farnsworth Group left the meeting. 

Representatives of WOLD Architects entered the meeting and gave a presentation to the Board of Education regarding options for a new elementary school.  Those present representing WOLD Architects were Roger Schroepfer, Matt Bickel, Vaugh Dierks, and Dan Kritta.  No formal action was taken. 

The WOLD presentation concluded at 8:27 p.m. at which time the representatives from WOLD left the meeting. 

Board of Education reached a consensus to conduct visits of the various schools built by the three architect firms.  No formal action was taken. 

There was discussion regarding the strengths and weaknesses of each architect firm.  No formal action was taken. 

There was consensus to set a Facilities Committee Meeting for Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. for further discussion. 

The meeting concluded at 9:18 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM

5:30 P.M. 

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

FINANCE  

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Committee Chairperson Amy Doering called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Those present for the Board of Education were A. Doering, B. Hay, B. Meginnes, P. Park, and S. Rieker.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Dr. Funke, and Mr. Wynn.   

Dr. Funke presented a review of the 403(b) Plan Document.  The Board reached a consensus to gather more information regarding a Common Remitter and Plan Administrator.  No formal action was taken. 

J. Eberle arrived at 6:45 p.m. 

C. Finley arrived at 6:46 p.m. 

Dr. Funke presented information regarding the option to amend the FY10 budget.  The Board reached a consensus to delay amending the budget at this time.  No formal action was taken. 

There was discussion regarding renovation and building funding options.  No formal action was taken. 

Mr. Wynn presented information regarding district investments.  No formal action was taken. 

Dr. Funke presented information regarding upcoming bus bids.  The Board also discussed pursuing the option of purchasing another district suburban for transportation needs.  No formal action was taken. 

Dr. Funke presented information regarding information received from the County Assessor’s Office.  No formal action was taken. 

The meeting concluded at 7:31 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 

4:00 P.M. 

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

NEGOTIATIONS  

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Board President, Christine Finley, called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.  Those present for the Board of Education were A. Doering, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Present for the Administration was Dr. Marino.  Present representing the Dunlap Education Association was Mrs. Conner and Mrs. Ketcham.  Also present was Kim McCormick representing the Illinois Education Association.  

There was discussion regarding planning for teacher negotiations. No formal action was taken. 

The meeting concluded at 5:30 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009

7:30 P.M.  

M   I   N   U   T   E  S 

Board President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 7:42 p.m.  Those present for the Board of Education were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Hay, B. Meginnes, P. Park, and C. Finley. Absent was S. Rieker.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Mr. Welsh, and Ms. Heffner. 

After roll call, Board President Finley asked that those present stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 

A. Doering moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of conducting an Expulsion Hearing for student DHSE0910-04. Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Park, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  7:45 p.m. 

The Board returned to open session at 8:02 p.m. 

A. Doering moved to approve the expulsion of student DHSE0910-04 for the period of time, December 16, 2009 through the end of the first semester of the 2010-11 school year.  Student, DHSE0910-04, will be allowed to return at the start of the second semester of the 2010-11 school year.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Park, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

A. Doering moved to adjourn.  Second by J. Eberle.  Voice vote unanimous.  Motion carried.  Time:  8:03 p.m. 

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM

6:00 P.M. 

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

CURRICULUM  

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Dr. Jay Marino, Superintendent, opened the meeting at 6:07 p.m.  Those present for the Board of Education were C. Finley, B. Meginnes, and P. Park.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino and Dr. Anderson.  

Dr. Anderson presented information regarding additional Title I funding and the intended areas for utilizing the funds to maximize the impact on the Dunlap schools.  No formal action was taken. 

Mr. Park and Dr. Anderson presented information regarding curriculum vision and goals for the District.  No formal action was taken.   

A. Doering arrived at 6:18 p.m. 

J. Eberle arrived at 6:33 p.m. 

Mr. Holmes and Mr. Chatterton entered the room at 7:21 p.m. 

Mr. Holmes and Mr. Chatterton presented information regarding an eighth grade field trip.  The Board reached a consensus for the gathering of additional information for the potential trip.  No formal action was taken. 

The Board reached a consensus to post additional part-time teacher aide positions to be funded by Title I. 

The meeting concluded at 7:40 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

TOWN CENTER – DUNLAP HIGH SCHOOL

7:00 P.M.

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Board President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B.Hay, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Dr. Marino presented the Superintendents’ Report which consisted of the following items. 

·         Dr. Marino informed the Board that the administration has completed a draft of the 3-5 year Continuous Improvement Plan that will be presented to the Board of Education at the January or February Board meeting.  The plan focuses on classroom learning community and is a result of the NQEC conference that was attended by several administrators and teachers in October. 

·         Dr. Marino also congratulated Ms. Reece, Dunlap High School Choral Director, as well as the Madrigal students and the many parents and faculty who were involved in the Madrigal Dinner for a wonderful evening. 

Mrs. Finley opened the meeting to public participation and asked if anyone would like to address the Board.   

Mr. Rick Schertz addressed the Board regarding the District’s plan to improve the athletic facilities.   

Mr. Holmes presented information regarding the CEFCU-HOI One Class at a Time grant that was awarded to Christy Hochmuth, teacher at Dunlap Valley Middle School. 

Mrs. Finley will state that this concludes the public participation portion of the meeting and that the Board would move on to the Consent Agenda. 

Mrs. Finley will ask if there are any clarifications or discussion items regarding the consent agenda.

The Board reached a consensus to move the following Consent Agenda items to the closed session portion of the meeting.

·         Approval of the Amendment to the Option Agreement between RB Investments I, LLC and the Dunlap School District for the Purchase of Property

·         Approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of Property

Dr. Marino presented information regarding the Dunlap High School construction project.  He provided clarification that the ring road project and the fitness center project would be part of Phase II.  Phase I of the construction project will consist of design and construction as well as the schematic design only of Phase 2.

Caius Jennison of Farnsworth Group presented information regarding Phase I of the Dunlap High School construction project. 

S. Rieker moved to approve the contract with Farnsworth Group for Phase I of the Dunlap High School construction project.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

S. Rieker moved to approve the contract with Mangieri Companies as the Construction Manager for the Dunlap High School construction project.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

A. Doering moved to approve the Consent Agenda as altered for the December 9, 2009 Board of Education meeting.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

Dr. Funke and Mr. Wynn presented the Treasurer’s Report. 

A. Doering moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report and approve the bills in the amount of $1,988,827.54.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

The School Activity Funds were available for review by the Board. 

The Fall Sports Reports for Dunlap High School, Dunlap Middle School, and Dunlap Valley Middle School were available for review by the Board. 

Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Kuethe, Mrs. Loser, and 4^th grade student, Francesca Verville presented an informational update for Ridgeview Elementary School.  The update include information on the 5^th Grade Wetlands Project, student achievement data, the Teacher/Student Mentor Program, and the Native American Tribes Project. 

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the Information/Discussion Items segment of the meeting and that the Board would move into closed session for the purpose of discussing student discipline, personnel, teacher negotiations, and acquisition of land.   

B. Hay moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of reviewing student discipline,  personnel, teacher negotiations, and acquisition of land.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Hay, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time: 8:11 p.m. 

The Board returned to open session at 10:30 p.m. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the employment of Alex Wood as a part-time Special Education Aide for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the employment of Alisha Morrow as a part-time teacher for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the change in status from part-time to full-time for Anne Snyder beginning the second semester of the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to approve the employment of Kim Pettit as a part-time custodian for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to accept the resignation of Kay Bishop as a part-time cook effective the end of the first semester 2009-10.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to accept the resignation of Emily Andrews as a part-time aide effective December 18, 2009.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Family Medical Leave for Christy Hochmuth per her request.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Family Medical Leave for Jennifer Donovan per her request.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

S. Rieker moved to approve as presented the suspension reports for student discipline cases RVBS0910-1 and DVMSS0910-5-7.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the contract for the purchase of property at 5320 West Legion Hall Road, Dunlap, IL.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Amendment to the Option Agreement between RB Investments I, LLC and Dunlap School District for the Purchase of Property.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Doering, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

B. Hay moved to adjourn.  Second by J. Eberle.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time: 10:45 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM

5:30 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

PERSONNEL

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Board member, Amy Doering, called the meeting to order at 5:44 p.m. Those present for the Board of Education were A. Doering, B. Hay, and P. Park.  Present for the Administration were Dr. Marino, Ms. Parker, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Funke, Mr. Welsh, and Ms. Heffner. 

B. Hay moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  5:45 p.m. 

B. Meginnes arrived at 5:46 p.m.  

The Board reconvened to open session at 6:36 p.m. 

B. Hay moved to adjourn.  Second by P. Park.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time:  6:37 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
UNIT OFFICE – DUNLAP HIGH SCHOOL

7:00 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD
CURRICULUM

M  I  N  U  T  E  S

Dr. Jay Marino, Superintendent, opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.  Those present for the Board of Education were J. Eberle, P. Park, and C. Finley.  Absent were A. Doering, B. Hay, B. Meginnes, and S. Rieker.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino and Dr. Anderson. 

There was discussion regarding curriculum key focus areas and processes.  No formal action was taken.

The meeting concluded at 9:20 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
DUNLAP VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

7:00 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD
FACILITIES

M  I  N  U  T  E  S

Board of Education President Christine Finley called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. and asked that the role be called.  Those present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent was B. Hay.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Miss Parker, Dr. Funke, Mrs. Bond, Mr. Etnyre, Mr. Fairchild, Mr. Jefferson, Miss Kahn, Mr. Holmes, Mr. Alderman, Mr. Chatterton, Ms. Heffner, and Mr. Welsh.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Board reviewed information regarding the District’s facilities plan.  No formal action was taken.

Mrs. Finley moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of discussing possible property acquisition.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Finley, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  8:54 p.m.

The Board returned to open session at 9:50 p.m.

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

S. Rieker moved to adjourn.  Second by J. Eberle.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time:  9:51 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
DUNLAP VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

6:30 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD
PERSONNEL

M  I  N  U  T  E  S

Committee Chairperson Brian Meginnes called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. Those present were A. Doering, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent were J. Eberle and B. Hay.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino and Mr. Jefferson.

P. Park moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  6:51 p.m.

J. Eberle arrived at 6:52 p.m.

The Board reconvened to open session at 7:14 p.m.

P. Park moved to adjourn.  Second by A. Doering.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time:  7:15 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
DUNLAP VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

6:00 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD
DISCIPLINE

M  I  N  U  T  E  S

Committee Chairperson Brian Meginnes called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Those present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent was B. Hay.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Mr. Welsh, and Ms. Heffner.

There was discussion regarding disciplinary probation policy.  No formal action was taken.

A. Doering moved to adjourn.  Second by J. Eberle.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time:  6:47 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
TOWN CENTER – DUNLAP HIGH SCHOOL

7:00 P.M.

M  I  N  U  T  E  S

Board President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent was B. Hay.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

B. Meginnes moved to open the meeting to a public hearing for the purpose of hearing public comment on the ISBE waiver to gain exemption from the limitation on the administrative cap expenditures.  Second by A. Doering.   Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time: 7:02 p.m.

Mrs. Finley invited anyone in the audience to make a comment on the ISBE waiver to gain exemption from the limitation on the administrative cap expenditures.

Mrs. Finley asked that the record state that no one addressed the Board.

B. Meginnes moved to close the public hearing.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  7:03 p.m. 

Dr. Marino presented the Superintendent’s Report which consisted of the following items.

Mrs. Finley opened the meeting to public participation and asked if anyone would like to address the Board.  Mrs. Finley asked that the record show that no one addressed the Board.

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the public participation portion of the meeting and that the Board would move on to the Consent Agenda.

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any clarifications or discussion regarding any items on the consent agenda.

A. Doering requested a follow-up report at a future Board of Education meeting from Dunlap Middle School and Dunlap Valley Middle School regarding the out-of-state conference.

A. Doering moved to approve the Consent Agenda for the October 14, 2009 Board of Education meeting.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

The following items were approved by the Board of Education on the Consent Agenda:

S. Rieker moved to approve the Initial Agreement between Dunlap Unit District #323 and Farnsworth Group, Inc. for Master Planning for Dunlap High School in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

A. Doering moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report with corrections as presented and approve the bills in the amount of $2,655,595.09 as submitted.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

There was discussion regarding revisions to the 2009 Tax Levy.

A. Doering moved to approve the Resolution Regarding the Estimated Amounts Necessary to be Levied for the Year 2009 as presented and places the Notice of Intention to Adopt a Tax Levy in the Amount Which is More Than 105% of the Extension of Election Costs for the Preceding Year in the Peoria Journal Star stating that the public hearing on said levy shall be at 7:00 p.m. on November 10, 2009 in the Town Center at Dunlap High School.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.. Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Opening of the Account at CEFCU and the Investment of Funds with CEFCU.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to approve the conversion of the District’s current Variable Rate Bonds to a Fixed Rate Bond format.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

School Activity Accounts were available for review by the Board.

Dr. Funke and Mr. Wynn presented the Quarterly Financial Report.

Dr. Funke presented the Audit Report for FY09.

Dr. Anderson presented information regarding the ISAT test results.

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the Information/Discussion Item segment of the meeting and that the Board would move into closed session for the purpose of discussing student discipline, personnel, and possible property acquisition.

A. Doering moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of reviewing student discipline, personnel, and potential property acquisition.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Motion carried.  Time: 8:29 p.m.

The Board returned to open session at 8:50 p.m.

B. Meginnes moved to employ Ondreia (Tess) Imming as a part-time classroom aide for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to employ Nicolas Vespa as a substitute bus driver for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to employ Tricia Reichard as a substitute bus driver for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to transfer Deborah Zenger from a part-time cook to head cook.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to employ Lynn Simmons as a part-time cook for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Family Medical Leave as presented for Amelia Miller.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

Enclosed in the Board packet for review were appointments or resignations of coaches/sponsors of activities.  No Board action was required.

S. Rieker moved to approve as presented the suspension reports for student discipline cases WWSS0910-1, DVMSS0910-2, DVMSB0910-1-2, and DHSS0910-1-5.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

There was discussion of appointing a delegate for the Delegate Assembly Meeting at the IASB Joint Annual Conference.

There was discussion of use of the consent agenda for human resource action items.  The Board reached a consensus not to use a consent agenda at this time for human resource action items.

It was noted that the Board received a letter from a parent regarding the reading program.

There was discussion regarding upcoming teacher negotiations.

There was discussion regarding personnel and athletic programs.

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn.

A. Doering moved to adjourn.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye,  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time: 9:33 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2009

7:30 P.M.

M   I   N   U   T   E  S 

Board President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.  Those present for the Board of Education were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Hay, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Mr. Holmes, and Miss Kahn. 

After roll call, Board President Finley asked that those present stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 

B. Hay moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of conducting an Expulsion Hearing.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Hay, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  7:32 p.m. 

The Board reconvened to open session at 7:45 p.m. 

S. Rieker moved to approve the expulsion of student DVMSE0910-1 for the period of time, October 8, 2009 through October 8, 2010.  Student, DVMSE0910-1, will be allowed to return in August, 2010 on probation per the probation agreement through October 8, 2010.  Second by B. Hay.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Hay, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

S. Rieker moved to adjourn.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  7:47 p.m. 

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DUNLAP VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

5:45 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

FACILITIES 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Board of Education President Christine Finley called the meeting to order at 5:50 p.m. and asked that the role be called.  Those present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent was B. Hay.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Dr. Funke presented information regarding the change orders related to the roof at Wilder-Waite Grade School. 

A. Doering moved to approve the change orders related to the Wilder-Waite roof to be completed by Hein Construction for the kitchen exhaust system not to exceed $16,846.50 and the roof insulation not to exceed $17,850.00.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

The Board reviewed information regarding the District’s enrollment trend.  No formal action was taken. 

The Board reviewed options for elementary, middle school, and high school growth issues.  No formal action was taken. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn.   

S. Rieker moved to adjourn.  Second by A. Doering.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time:  8:43 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

BOARD ROOM – UNIT OFFICE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

7:00 P.M. 

M   I   N   U   T   E  S 

Board of Education President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Those present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Hay, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Present for the administration was Dr. Marino.  Present for the Illinois Association of School Boards was Mr. Dean Langdon.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand for the Pledge. 

A. Doering moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of participating in a Board self-evaluation facilitated by the Illinois Association of School Boards.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.   Motion carried.  Time:  6:04 p.m. 

The Board returned to open session at 9:06 p.m. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

A. Doering moved to adjourn.  Second by J. Eberle.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time:  9:07 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

TOWN CENTER – DUNLAP HIGH SCHOOL

7:00 P.M.

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Board President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Hay, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent was B. Meginnes.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand for the Pledge. 

B. Meginnes arrived at 7:04 p.m. 

A. Doering moved to open the meeting to a public hearing on the 2009-10 school year budget.  Second by S. Rieker.   Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time: 7:04 p.m. 

Mrs. Finley invited anyone in the audience to make a comment on the FY10 budget. 

No one addressed the Board regarding the 2009-10 school year budget. 

A. Doering moved to close the public hearing.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time: 7:05 p.m.   

Mrs. Finley opened the meeting to public participation and asked if anyone would like to address the Board.   

Dr. Jay Marino presented a Superintendent’s Report which included the following items.

·         Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, had a successful visit to Banner Elementary School.

·         Dunlap Valley Middle School will be hosting the Central Illinois Valley Dinner Meeting on October 7, 2009.

·         Easter Seals sent a letter of appreciation to Coach Cazalet and team members for their service and support.

·         Rob Beckman, Dunlap High School social studies teacher, has an article published in the October edition of North and South, the official magazine of the Civil War Society.

·         The Board Retreat will be held on September 10, 2009 to discuss Board self-assessment.

·         A Facilities meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2009. 

Mr. Shawn Meeks addressed the Board regarding the girls’ basketball program. 

Mr. Chris Horan, former graduate of Dunlap High School, addressed the Board regarding his positive job shadowing experience while he was a student.  Mr. Horan is now employed by PSA Dewberry and serves as a job shadow facilitator for current Dunlap students. 

Mr. Patrick Nichting, Mrs. Kris McClelland, Mr. Kendal Orrison, and Mrs. Dawn Nichting addressed the Board regarding the girls’ basketball program. 

Board President Finley asked that the record show that the Board of Education has reviewed and approved the minutes of the regular and closed sessions of the August 5, 2009 Board of Education Meeting, August 12, 2009 Special Meeting, August 17, 2009 Committee Meeting, and September 1, 2009 Special Meeting. 

A. Doering moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented and approve the bills in the amount of $2,545,580.08 as submitted.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.   Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

Dr. Funke presented information regarding the Administrators’ Salary Compensation Report. 

B. Meginnes moved to adopt the budget as presented for the fiscal year 2010.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

S. Rieker moved to set October 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. as a public hearing to request a waiver from ISBE for the Administrative Cost Limitations.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Doering, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

A. Doering moved to approve the Corporate Authorization Resolution from Heritage Bank of Central Illinois authorizing Lisa M. Parker and Kelly J. Funke to “Open any deposit or share account(s) in the name of the Corporation.”  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Hay moved to approve the increase in the Dunlap High School IHSA Imprest funds from $5,000 to $8,000.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Hay, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the insurance renewal with Unland Companies effective November 1, 2009 increasing the Employee Dishonest Coverage, the School Leaders Errors and Omissions, and the overall umbrella.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

A. Doering moved to approve the Applications for Recognition of Schools.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to release the closed session minutes from February 11, 2009 through July 8, 2009 for public inspection with the exception of the May 13, 2009 closed session minutes.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye. Eberle, aye.  Doering, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

A. Doering moved to approve the attendance of Polly Johnsen at the College Board AP Chemistry Workshop in Madison, Wisconsin on December 1, 2009.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Park, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

P. Park moved to approve the agreement between Dunlap School District and the Consortium for Educational Change (CEC) for services to be provided by CEC for the period of September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Park, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Doering, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

A. Doering moved to approve the attendance of approximately fifteen administrators and teachers at the National Quality Education Conference (NQEC) in Jacksonville, Florida on October 25-27, 2009.   Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to elect David Wynn as the District Treasurer effective September 10, 2009 through June 30, 2010.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

School Activity Accounts were available for review by the Board. 

Miss Parker presented an update on the summer projects. 

Dr. Marino presented information regarding membership with LUDA (Large Unit District Association). 

Mrs. Finley stated that this concluded the Information/Discussion Item segment of the meeting and that the Board would move into closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel, litigation, and student discipline.  

B. Hay moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of reviewing personnel, litigation, and student discipline.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Hay, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  8:09 p.m. 

The Board returned to open session at 9:07 p.m. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Jamie Troyer as a part-time nurse for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Julie Sendelbach as a part-time special education classroom aide for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Brett Walton as a part-time special education classroom aide for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the increase the status of Nina Frank from part-time to full-time for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Sandra Griffin as a bus driver for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Lisa Leitner as the Cafeteria Manager for the 2009-10 school year effective September 21, 2009.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to accept the resignation of Teresa Thomas as a cook effective August 28, 2009.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Family Medical Leave for Jenny Admire as presented.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Family Medical Leave for Danielle Matson as presented.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

S. Rieker moved to approve as presented the suspension report for student discipline case DVMSS0910-1.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

The Board discussed the upcoming National School Board Convention.  No formal action was taken. 

The Board completed a Strategic Planning Board Survey. 

The Board reached a consensus regarding the addition of Mr. Dan Irving to the Strategic Planning Committee. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn.   

A. Doering moved to adjourn.  Second by J. Eberle.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time:  9:37 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

BOARD ROOM – UNIT OFFICE

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

7:00 P.M. 

M   I   N   U   T   E  S 

Board of Education President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Those present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent was B. Hay.  Present for the administration was Dr. Funke.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand for the Pledge. 

B. Hay arrived at 7:02 p.m. 

The Board conducted interviews of four candidates for the District Treasurer position.  The candidates were interviewed one at a time.  No formal action was taken.

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she made a motion to adjourn.  Second by J. Eberle.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time: 9:25 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

UNIT OFFICE – DUNLAP HIGH SCHOOL

7:00 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

FINANCE 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Committee Chairperson Amy Doering called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Those present were A. Doering, B. Hay, B. Meginnes, and S. Rieker.  Absent were J. Eberle, P. Park, and C. Finley.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino and Dr. Funke.   

Dr. Funke presented a review of the FY10 budget.  No formal action was taken. 

There was discussion regarding the District Treasurer position.  No formal action was taken. 

There was discussion regarding the District’s relationship with Chase Bank.  No formal action was taken. 

The meeting concluded at 7:40 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

BOARD ROOM – UNIT OFFICE

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2009

7:00 P.M. 

M   I   N   U   T   E  S 

Board of Education President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Those present were J. Eberle, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent were A. Doering, B. Hay, and B. Meginnes.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand for the Pledge. 

P. Park moved to employ Emily Andrews as a part-time aide for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Park, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

P. Park moved to employ Austin Gahl as a part-time custodian for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Park, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

Resolution information from the Illinois State Board of Education was available for review by the Board.

Dr. Funke and Miss Parker presented an update regarding the status of the District Treasurer position.

Miss Parker presented an update regarding the status of the Cafeteria Manager position.

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

S. Rieker moved to adjourn.  Second by P. Park.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time: 7:12 p.m.       

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

TOWN CENTER – DUNLAP HIGH SCHOOL

7:00 P.M.

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Board President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent was B. Hay.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand for the Pledge. 

Dr. Marino presented information regarding the Administrators’ Retreat which was held on August 4, 2009.  Topics of conversation included team norms, shared leadership, and collaboration. 

Dr. Marino presented information regarding the District’s upcoming participation in a community wide strategic planning process. 

The upcoming Board Retreat was discussed by Dr. Marino. 

Dr. Marino informed the Board that there would be a Special Board Meeting set for August 12, 2009 if needed for the employment of additional staff. 

Dr. Marino informed the Board that the District responded to an FOI request. 

Mrs. Finley opened the meeting to public participation and asked if anyone would like to address the Board.   

Mr. Patrick Nichting addressed the Board regarding a parent survey. 

Mrs. Finley recognized Peter Windsor as present at the meeting to earn his Citizenship in the Community badge for Boy Scouts. 

Board President Finley asked that the record show that the Board of Education has reviewed and approved the minutes of the regular and closed session meetings of July 8, 2009 and the Special Committee meetings of July 20, 2009. 

A. Doering moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented and approve the bills in the amount of $2,280,725.35 as submitted.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

J. Eberle moved to set a public hearing on September 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. on the fiscal year 2010 budget.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Eberle, aye.  Doering, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

S. Rieker moved to approve the resolution authorizing an inter-fund loan from the Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Fire Safety Fund in the amount of eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000).  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

A. Doering moved to approve the Corporate Resolution with Commerce Bank.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

A. Doering moved to approve increasing the amount in DMS and DVMS Imprest Funds to $2,000.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye. Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

A. Doering moved to approve the membership in the Consortium for Educational Change in the amount of $1,100.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Cafeteria Manager job description.  Second by P. Park.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

A. Doering moved to approve the purchase of special education and RtI items as presented in the amount of $494,340.00 to be funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

A. Doering moved to approve the District Special Education Work Load Plan to be implemented beginning the 2009-10 school year as required by Illinois Administrative Code 226.735.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

School Activity Accounts were available for review by the Board. 

The co-curricular listings for DHS, DMS, and DVMS were available for review by the Board. 

Employee retirement information was available for review by the Board. 

Mrs. Finley asked for a motion to go into closed session for the purpose of reviewing personnel, compensation, and litigation.   

A. Doering moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of reviewing personnel, compensation, and litigation.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Park, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time: 7:35 p.m. 

The Board returned to open session at 8:57 p.m. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Lois Sahm as a part-time teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to accept the resignation of Mike Eakle effective July 29, 2009.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Nina Frank as a part-time teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to employ Ashley Bucknam as a part-time special education aide for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.   Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ the part-time reading aides as presented for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ the part-time special education aides as presented for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Amy Abbott as a part-time teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Cynthia Snowden as a part-time teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Jenita Wolcott as a full-time teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Danielle Matson as a part-time aide for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ the lunchroom supervisors as presented for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Jessica Beiswanger as a part-time teacher’s aide for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Sara Manci as a part-time teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Sarah Zaleski as a part-time teacher’s aide for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Jamie Hallam as a full-time teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Tiffany Costello as a part-time teacher for the Bright Futures Program for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to employ Kay Vespa as a part-time aide for the Bright Futures Program for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Pam Duncan as a part-time aide for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ Geeta Patel as a part-time aide for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to accept the resignation of Ivan Ruder effective August 14, 2009.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ the transportation personnel as presented for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to employ the cafeteria staff as presented for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to accept the resignation of Diane Haywood effective immediately.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve a one year leave of absence for Amanda Gangloff for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Park, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

There was discussion regarding the process for the Consortium for Education.  No formal action was taken. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

A. Doering moved to adjourn.  Second by J. Eberle.  Voice vote unanimous.  Time:  9:14 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

UNIT OFFICE – DUNLAP HIGH SCHOOL

6:00 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

PERSONNEL 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Committee Chairperson Brian Meginnes called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Those present were A. Doering, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent were J. Eberle and B. Hay.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino and Miss Parker.   

There was discussion regarding the Cafeteria Manager job description.  No formal action was taken. 

There was discussion regarding the District Treasurer position.  No formal action was taken. 

The meeting concluded at 6:31 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

UNIT OFFICE – DUNLAP HIGH SCHOOL

7:00 P.M.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOARD

FINANCE 

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Committee Chairperson Amy Doering called the meeting to order at 6:52 p.m. Those present were A. Doering, B. Hay, B. Meginnes, P. Park, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent was J. Eberle.  Present for the administration were Dr. Marino, Miss Parker, and Dr. Funke.   

There was discussion regarding the District Treasurer position. Russ Rumbold, District Auditor joined the meeting via telephone at 7:09 p.m.  No formal action was taken. 

Dr. Funke presented information regarding District finances and investments.  No formal action was taken. 

The meeting concluded at 8:50 p.m.

DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

TOWN CENTER – DUNLAP HIGH SCHOOL

7:00 P.M.

M  I  N  U  T  E  S 

Board of Education President Christine Finley brought the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and asked that the roll be called.  Those present were A. Doering, J. Eberle, B. Hay, B. Meginnes, S. Rieker, and C. Finley.  Absent was P. Park.  Following the roll call, Mrs. Finley asked that those present stand for the Pledge.    

Dr. Jay Marino, Superintendent, introduced the new members of the Administrative team:  Dr. Lonna Anderson, Executive Director of Curriculum, Dr. Kelly Funke, Business Manager, Mr. Zac Chatterton, Dunlap Middle School Principal, and Ms. Amber Heffner, Dunlap High School Assistant Principal.

Mrs. Finley opened the meeting to public participation and asked if anyone would like to address the Board.   

Mrs. Finley closed the public participation portion of the meeting and asked that the record show that no one addressed the Board.   

Mrs. Finley asked that the record show that the Board of Education has reviewed and approved the minutes of the regular and closed session meetings of June 10, 2009. 

A. Doering moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented and approve the bills in the amount of $2,320,257.40 as submitted.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

Mr. Mangers presented an end-of-year Financial Report for fiscal year 2009. 

There was discussion regarding District investments.  No formal action was taken. 

S. Rieker moved to approve a loan from the Building Fund to the Life Safety Fund in the amount of $800,000.00 for work on the Dunlap High School parking lot and Wilder-Waite roof.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Rieker, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Hay moved to accept the low bid in the amount of $39,400.00 from First Build Associates for Dunlap High School Classroom Renovations.  Second by J. Eberle.  Roll call vote.  Hay, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Doering, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

A. Doering moved to approve the participation in the 2009 Lighting the Way Joint Annual Conference.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

School Activity Accounts were available for review by the Board. 

Mrs. Finley asked for a motion to go into closed session for the purpose of reviewing personnel, compensation, student discipline, and litigation.

A. Doering moved to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of reviewing personnel, compensation, student discipline, and litigation.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  7:29 p.m.

 The Board returned to open session at 8:15 p.m. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the employment of Jane Collins as a full-time teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the employment of Nicole Sivertsen as a full-time special education teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the employment of Nicole Hirsch as a full-time special education teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the employment of Jessica Peterson as a full-time special education teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the employment of Amy Berg as a full-time teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the employment of Stephanie Brtko as a full-time teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the employment of Eddie Urish as a part-time teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to accept the resignation of Laura Kogler as a Special Education teacher effective June 9, 2009.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the transfer of Lindsey Sereno from Ridgeview Elementary School to Banner Elementary School for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the transfer of Jennifer Welsh from a full-time 5^th grade teacher to a full-time elementary technology teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

B. Meginnes moved to approve the employment of Brittany Clarke as a full-time teacher for the 2009-10 school year.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.

B. Meginnes moved to approve the Family Medical Leave for Amanda Christian as presented.  Second by A. Doering.  Roll call vote.  Meginnes, aye.  Doering, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried. 

The Board reached a consensus to set a Finance Committee meeting.  The date is to be determined. 

Mrs. Finley asked if there were any other items to be addressed by the Board.  Hearing none, she asked for a motion to adjourn. 

A. Doering moved to adjourn.  Second by S. Rieker.  Roll call vote.  Doering, aye.  Rieker, aye.  Eberle, aye.  Hay, aye.  Meginnes, aye.  Finley, aye.  Motion carried.  Time:  8:26 p.m.