Monday, July 23, 2007
6:30 P.M.

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TENTATIVE AGENDA

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2007……………………………………… 1-7
B. CLOSED MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2007…………………………………………………. 8-9*
C POLICY MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2007 10

RC - RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING, CLOSED MEETING, AND POLICY MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2007.

III. COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC COMMENTS & PARTICIPATION

BOARD APPLAUSE
STUDENT COUNCIL – Megan Nolen

IV. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS

A. MONTHLY WARRANTS………………………………………………….……………… 11-12

RC - RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL TO PAY THE MONTHLY WARRANTS AS SUBMITTED IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,419,625.53

B. BANK BALANCES – June 30, 2007 $14,073,856.73 …………………………… 13

C. DISTRICT INVESTMENTS –June 30, 2007 $13,810,265.02 14-15

D. HEALTH CARE REPORT – June 30, 2007 ($139,035.32) …………………………….. 16

V. NEW BUSINESS

REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION REGARDING 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; THE SETTING OF A PRICE FOR SALE OR LEASE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PUBLIC BODY; and THE PLACEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS.

A. CONSENT AGENDA

Recommended Motion: “That the Board of Education to approve the actions contained in the consent agenda items 1 - 2”:

1. Employment
Certificated Adam Boeker – Social Studies Department beginning with the
2007-2008 school year.
Bachelors of Science Degree from Illinois State University in
May 2004, Social Science Education Major; Endorsed in
Civic/Political Science, Economics, Geography, US History, and
World History.
Salary: BA-2 as per contract.

Rick Brewer – Career/Technology Education beginning with the
2007-2008 school year.
Retired PCHS Auto Repair Instructor and CTE Department
Chairperson.
Salary: MA-1 (non-TRS) prorated at 3/5 per semester.

Anne Bruyette – English Department beginning with the 2007 –
2008 school year.
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Psychology
from Bradley University, May 2004. Secondary Education
Certificate from ISU, Dec. 2006; Language Arts Endorsement.
Salary: BA-1 as per contract.

John Denham – Career/Technology Education beginning with
the 2007-2008 school year.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Millikin
University, May 1993; Bachelor of Arts, History Education, ISU,
May 2006; 11 years as a machinist for Multax Corp, Morton, IL.
Salary: BA-1 prorated at 2/5 per semester.

April Potter – Mathematics Department beginning with the 2007- 2008 school year.
Education: Bachelors of Mathematics, ISU, May 2004;
Secondary Mathematics Education Major; 3 years teaching
experience, Milford Public School District, Milford, IL.
Salary: BA-4 as per contract.

Jamie Wagner – Career/Technology Education beginning with
the 2007-2008 school year.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,
Indiana State University; Illinois Initial Secondary Teaching
Certificate; Endorsed in Business, Marketing and Computer
Education-Programming.
Salary: BA-2 as per contract.

Differentials Kirk Edwards – Girls’ Head Track Coach for the 2007-2008 school year.
Salary: 18% Differential.

DeeAnna Guerra – Cheerleading Co-Sponsor for the 2007-2008
school year.
Salary: 14% Differential.

Doug Nutter – Girls’ Assistant Track Coach for the 2007-2008
school year.
Salary: 12% Differential.

Jamie Wagner – Student Council Assistant Advisor for the 2007 –
2008 school year.
Salary: 12% Differential.

Kate William – Junior Class Sponsor for the 2007-2008 school year.
Salary: 1.5% Differential.

Support Jenny Hale – Branch Finance Clerk beginning August 6, 2007.
Salary: Step 5 as per Salary Schedule.

Shari Haley – Principal Office Clerk beginning August 13, 2007.
Salary: Category II Step 12 as per Salary Schedule.

Jody Miller – Athletic Department Secretary beginning August 13, 2007.
Salary: Category IV Step 10 as per Salary Schedule.

Cathy Whitton – Deans’ Office Secretary beginning August 13, 2007.
Formerly Principal’s Office Clerk
Salary: Category IV Step 2 as per Salary Schedule.

Jim Walsh – Security Guard beginning August 13, 2007.
Salary: Step 5 as per Salary Schedule.

Lisa Reese – Special Education Teacher’s Aide for the 2007-2008
school year.
Salary: Category III Step 0 as per Salary Schedule.

2. Resignations
Certificated Jill Niemi – Mathematics Department
Effective at the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year.

Heather Donnelly – Social Studies Department
Effective at the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year.

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1- 2

POLICIES FOR FIRST READING – Gary Lowe

The Policy Committee is presenting seven policies for a first reading.

School Board School Architect……………………………………………………….. 17-18
Operational Services Food Services…………………………………………………... 19
Instruction Migrant Students………………………………………………………….. 20
Instruction Bilingual Education………………………………………………………. 21-23
Instruction Credit for Alternative Courses, Programs, Course Substitutions and
Independent Study…………………………………………………………………….. 24-30
Students Student Discipline…………………………………………………………… 31-43
Students Attendance and Truancy……………………………………………………. 44-49

C. JROTC ACADEMIC CHAMPIONSHIP REQUEST – Paula Davis ……………………… 50-56

D. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES – Carla Schaefer …………………………………….. 57

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL OF THE STUDENT DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES AS PRESENTED.

NOMINATION FOR JOE ALESANDRINI – Paula Davis…………………………………….. 58-60

Current President Joe Alesandrini is a candidate for Vice President of the Illinois
Association of School Boards

RC – RECOMMEND TO THE IASB THAT JOE ALESANDRINI BE CONSIDERED
FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT OF THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF
SCHOOL BOARDS

MULTI-YEAR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT – Paula Davis………………………………. 61-64*

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL OF A THREE YEAR EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT WITH ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, TIMOTHY K. RUWE.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION BY NON-CERTIFIED STAFF MEMBER

Adam O’Neil, Special Education Aide, has requested the Board grant him additional unpaid leave. This
request came at the end of April, 2007 after Mr. O’Neil had been absent from his assigned duties since
January 4, 2007.

VI. REPORTS

A. POLICY COMMITTEE – Gary Lowe

B. O & M COMMITTEE - Larry Howard

C. LMRC - Paula Davis (NO MEETING)

SAC - Paula Davis (NO MEETING)

SUMMER SCHOOL REPORT – Paula Davis………………………………………………….. 65-67

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ANNOUNCEMENTS BY PRESIDENT

Committee of the Whole Meeting – August 13, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Board Members welcomed to have photos taken on August 20, 2007
Annual Recognition Luncheon, August 20, 2007 at 12:15 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

Board Walk-Thru – time permitting the Board will conduct a walk-thru of the building and surrounding
physical plant to review progress on summer projects and to view potential areas in need of attention.

Material for Board Members only