Monday, April 24, 2006
6:30 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 27, 2006………………………………………… 1-8

CLOSED SESSION OF MARCH 27, 2006 ....................................................................... ….. 9-10

POLICY MEETING OF MARCH 27, 2006 ……………………………………………………….…11-13

RC - RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING
OF MARCH 27, 2006, THE CLOSED SESSION OF MARCH 27, 2006, AND TO MAKE THE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2006 A MATTER OF RECORD

III. COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC COMMENTS & PARTICIPATION

A. SEVENTH SEMESTER HIGH HONORS – CLASS OF 2006

Eighteen senior students whose names are listed below earned high honors each of their first
seven semesters at Pekin High. They will be receiving the “High Honor Award” Medallion
this evening.

Corey David Allen Mallory Louise Milam
Jason Alan Bader Cole Adam Mitzelfelt
Kyle Joseph Braker Carissa May Najpaver
Corrie Elizabeth Brite Meredith Ann Rineberg
Michelle Kay Cornwell Matthew Lawrence Spialek
Laura Louise Fandel Kaleigh Marie Tarpley
Allison Elizabeth Glick Ashley Michelle Urish
Byrn Ashley Golden Edward Loren Weiler
Janelle Kristine Keyes Brian Alan White

BOARD APPLAUSE

STUDENT COUNCIL – Matt Spialek

IV. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS

A. MONTHLY WARRANTS………………………………………………….…………………….. . 14-15

RC - RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL TO PAY THE MONTHLY WARRANTS AS
SUBMITTED IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,490,678.73

B. BANK BALANCES –March 31, 2006 $13,821,146.68 ………………………… 16

C. DISTRICT INVESTMENTS – March 31, 2006 $13,533,943.85…………………………. 17

D. HEALTH CARE REPORT – March 31, 2006 ($ 18,779.52)……………................... 18

V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

VI. NEW BUSINESS

BOARD REORGANIZATION

ADJOURNMENT OF OLD BOARD

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD ACTION TO DECLARE THE OLD BOARD ADJOURNED
SINE DIE

CALL TO ORDER OF THE NEW BOARD AND NOMINATE A PRESIDENT PRO
TEM

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD ACTION TO NOMINATE A PRESIDENT PRO TEM

NOMINATION AND ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL OF THE NOMINATED PRESIDENT OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION

NOMINATION AND ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT OF
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL OF THE NOMINATED VICE PRESIDENT OF
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

NOMINATION AND ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL OF THE NOMINATED SECRETARY OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION

ESTABLISHMENT OF A CALENDAR CONTAINING THE DATES FOR THE
REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PEKIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
#303 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Schedule of meeting dates …………………………………………………………………………….. 19

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATES FOR
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AS PRESENTED

BOARD POLICIES, PROCEDURS AND RESOLUTIONS

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL FOR THE ADOPTION OF POLICIES,
PROCEDURES AND RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY ACTION OF THE PREVIOUS
BOARDS OF EDUCATION

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS
JULY 1ST THROUGH JUNE 30TH

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL TO ADOPT JULY 1ST THROUGH JUNE 30TH
AS THE FISCAL YEAR FOR PEKIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

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REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION

THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).] as amended by P.A. 93.57.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Motion: “That the Board of Education approve the actions contained in the consent agenda items 1 – 3 ”:

1. Employment
a. Certificated Staff: Troy Deiss – Industrial Technology Instructor
Graduated ISU w/Industrial Tech/Vocational Ed Major in
December of 2005
Taught at Hiawatha CUD #426
Salary – BA Step 2 ($31,647.00)

Cora Thielbar – Health Occupations Instructor
Graduated St. Francis School of Nursing in December of 2004
BSN + 21 hours towards her MSN
Substitute teacher at PCHS
Salary – BA+15 Step 1 ($31,877..00)

Michelle Bodily - Health/PE Instructor
Graduated Utah State University w/PE Major in
December of 2003
Substitute for PCHS
Salary – BA Step 1 ($30,651.00)

Lindsay Kroll – English Instructor
Will graduate from ISU w/English Major in May of 2006
Student taught at Woodruff High School
Salary – BA Step 1 ($30.651.00)

Jessica Peterson – Special Education Instructor
Will graduate from Bradley University in May of 2006
Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Student taught at Limestone Community High School
Salary – BA Step 1 ($30,651.00)

Employment (cont’d.)
Jessica Edwards – English Instructor
Graduated WIU in May of 2002
Taught at Fulton County High School in Cuba
Salary – BA Step 2 ($31,647.00)

Andrea Suk – Special Education
Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Will graduate from Bradley University in May of 2006
Student taught at Von Steuben Middle School in Peoria
Salary – BA Step 1 ($30,651.00)

Kelly Godar – Intro to Health Occupations / Health Education
Graduated ISU w/Health Major in May of 2000
Salary – BA Step 1 ($30,651.00)

Marcy Burdette-Steele – English Instructor
Graduated ISU in May of 2003
Taught at Woodruff High School
Salary – BA + 15 Step 4 ($34,866.00)

b. Substitute Teacher Maria Reynolds
0n an “as needed” basis
Salary - $14 per teaching hour as per contract

c. Differential Position Tyler Hesh – Girls’ Assistant Track Coach
Salary – 12% differential

Resignations:
Certificated Staff Benjamin Lavoti – Special Education
Effective at the end of the 2005-2006 school year

Support Staff Jenny Greer – Personal Assistant for Special Education
Effective April 5, 2006

3. Donations: ICC has donated the 2003 Sweets full catalog texts:
Architects, Engineers & Contractors edition to the CTE
Department. The books are a valuable source of
information for the department.

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1 - 3

J. STUDENT DISCIPLINE

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD ACTION AS PER CLOSED SESSION FOR
STUDENT #05-07-06

K. BOARD POLICIES FOR A FIRST READING - Joe Alesandrini

Policy 2:30 – School District Elections …………………………………………………….. 20-21
Policy 2:210 – Organized School Board Meetings ………………………………………… 22-23
Policy 4:60 – Purchases and Contracts ……………………………………………………… 24-26
Policy 5:90 – Abused and Neglected Child Reporting ……………………………………. 27-28
Policy 5:100 – Staff Development Program ………………………………………………. 29-31

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL TO LAY OVER POLICIES 2:30, 2:210, 4:60, 5:90, AND 5:100 FOR ACTION AT A FUTURE MEETING

SUSPENSION OF BOARD POLICY 5:215 - Paula Davis

Per board policy 2.240, the administration is requesting the suspension of Board Policy
5.215 until such time that the Policy Committee is able to revise said policy to bring it in
line with current TRS limits.

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL TO SUSPEND POLICY 5.215

SOFTWARE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT LEAD THE WAY – Paula Davis……. 32-35

The agreement between PLTW and the publishers of the program software requires a valid 2006-2007 Software Lease Agreement on file from our District prior to the processing of any PLTW software purchase orders.

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PEKIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL AND PROJECT LEAD THE WAY

A+ ILLINOIS RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REFORMING SCHOOL FUNDING
AND IMPROVING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT – Paula Davis ……………………………36-40

A+ Illinois is a statewide campaign of groups and individuals committed to reforming the funding and quality of public education.

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT
OF REFORMING SCHOOL FUNDING AND IMPROVING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

SPEECH TEAM QUALIFIERS FOR NATIONALS IN DALLAS, TEXAS –Paula Davis … 41-42

The Speech Team had two national qualifiers at the District Tournament on April 8, 2006. They also had four alternates who missed qualifying by 1 place. As a team, they won The Leading Chapter Award, Best Individual Events team, and Best Overall Performance at the contest. They are requesting approval to attend Nationals in Dallas, Texas on June 16 – 24, 2006.

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL FOR THE SPEECH TEAM TO GO TO DALLAS, TEXAS FOR THE NATIONALS SPEECH CONTEST ON JUNE 16 – 24, 2006

VII. REPORTS

A. POLICY COMMITTEE – Joe Alesandrini

B. O & M COMMITTEE – Mark Rossi

C. LMRC – Paula Davis

D. SAC – Paula Davis

E. JAMES FIELD UPDATE – Paula Davis

IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY PRESIDENT

XI. ADJOURNMENT

* Material for Board Members only

THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).] as amended by P.A. 93.57.

COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATING MATTERS BETWEEN THE PUBLIC BODY AND ITS EMPLOYEES OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, OR DELIBERATIONS CONCERNING SALARY SCHEDULES FOR ONE OR MORE CLASSES OF EMPLOYEES. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).]

THE SELECTION OF A PERSON TO FILL A PUBLIC OFFICE, AS DEFINED IN THIS ACT, INCLUDING A VACANCY IN A PUBLIC OFFICE, WHEN THE PUBLIC BODY IS GIVEN POWER TO APPOINT UNDER LAW OR ORDINANCE, OR THE DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE OR REMOVAL OF THE OCCUPANT OF A PUBLIC OFFICE, WHEN THE PUBLIC BODY IS GIVEN POWER TO REMOVE THE OCCUPANT UNDER LAWS OR ORDINANCE. . [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3).]

EVIDENCE OF TESTIMONY PRESENTED IN OPEN HEARING, OR IN CLOSED HEARING WHERE SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY LAW, TO A QUASI-ADJUDICATIVE BODY, AS DEFINED IN THIS ACT, PROVIDED THAT THE BODY PREPARES AND MAKES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION A WRITTEN DECISION SETTING FORTH ITS DETERMINATIVE REASONING. . [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(4).]

THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC BODY. INCLUDING MEETINGS HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING WHETHER A PARTICULAR PARCEL SHOULD BE ACQUIRED. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).]

THE SETTING OF A PRICE FOR SALE OR LEASE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PUBLIC BODY. . [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6).]

THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF SECURITIES, INVESTMENTS, OR INVESTMENT CONTRACTS. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(7).]

SECURITY PROCEDURES AND THE USE OF PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT TO RESPOND TO AN ACTUAL, A THREATENED, OR A REASONABLY POTENTIAL DANGER TO THE SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, STAFF. THE PUBLIC, OR PUBLIC PROPERTY. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8), as amended by P.A. 93-79 and 93-422.

STUDENT DISCIPLINARY CASES. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9).]

THE PLACEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10).]

LITIGATION, WHEN AN ACTION AGAINST, AFFECTING OR ON BEHALF OF THE PARTICULAR PUBLIC BODY HAS BEEN FILED AND IS PENDING BEFORE A COURT OR ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, OR WHEN THE PUBLIC BODY FINDS THAT AN ACTION IS PROBABLE OR IMMINENT, IN WHICH CASE THE BASIS FOR THE FINDING SHALL BE RECORDED AND ENTERED INTO THE MINUTES OF THE CLOSED MEETING. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).]

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RESERVES OR SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS AS PROVIDED IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AND GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES TORT IMMUNITY ACT, IF OTHERWISE THE DISPOSITION OF A CLAIM OR POTENTIAL CLAIM MIGHT BE PREJUDICED, OR THE REVIEW OF DISCUSSION OF CLAIMS, LOSS OR RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION, RECORDS, DATA, ADVICE OF COMMUNICATIONS FROM OR WITH RESPECT TO ANY INSURER OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR ANY INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OR SELF INSURANCE POOL OF WHICH THE PUBLIC BODY IS A MEMBER. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(12).]

SELF-EVALUATION, PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OR PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, WHEN MEETING WITH A REPRESENTATIVE OF A STATEWIDE ASSOCIATION OF WHICH THE PUBLIC BODY IS A MEMBER. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16).]

DISCUSSION OF MINUTES OF MEETINGS LAWFULLY CLOSED UNDER THIS ACT, WHETHER FOR PURPOSES OF APPROVAL BY THE BODY OF THE MINUTES OR SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE MINUTES AS MANDATED BY SECTION 2.06. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).]