Monday, August 27, 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 JULY 23, 2007……………………………………… 1-8
B. CLOSED MEETING OF JULY 23, 2007…………………………………………………. 9-11*
C. O & M MEETING OF JULY 18, 2007………………………………………………………………. 12-15
D. SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2007……………………………………………………….. 16-18
E. CLOSED MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2007……………………………………………………….. 19-20*

RC - RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AND CLOSED MEETING OF JULY 23, 2007, O & M MEETING OF JULY 18, 2007 AND THE SPECIAL AND CLOSED MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2007.

III. COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC COMMENTS & PARTICIPATION

BOARD APPLAUSE
STUDENT COUNCIL – Megan Nolen

IV. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS

A. MONTHLY WARRANTS………………………………………………….……………… 21-22

RC - RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL TO PAY THE MONTHLY WARRANTS AS SUBMITTED IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,598,031.06

B. BANK BALANCES – July 31, 2007 $13,608,918.71 …………………………… 23

C. DISTRICT INVESTMENTS –July 31, 2007 $13,450,265.02 24-25

D. HEALTH CARE REPORT – July 31, 2007 ($39,733.50) …………………………….. 26

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 STUDENT DISCIPLINE CASES.

A. CONSENT AGENDA

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

Employment
Substitute Teacher Harry Clor – Sub in Social Sciences.
Salary: $14 per class period

John Dacey - Certified in Physics. Sub in Math, Science,
PE, and Social Studies.
Salary: $14 per class period

Tom Dorigatti – Certified in Science and French. Sub in
English, Social Studies, Math, and CTE.
Salary: $14 per class period

Jennifer Morton – Sub any subject.
Salary: $14 per class period

Julie Nutt – Certified in Art. Sub for any subject.
Salary: $14 per class period

Jack Roseman – Certified in Physical Science. Sub in
Chemistry, Physics, and Math.
Salary: $14 per class period

Substitute Nurse Robyn O’Shaughnessy – Substitute Nurse for the 2007-2008
school year.
Salary:

Differentials Jeri-Lynn Dietrick-Clark – Girls Head Tennis Coach for the
2007-2008 school year.
Salary: 13% Differential

Support Shawn Hawton – Deans’ Office Secretary beginning August 13, 2007
Formerly Assistant Attendance Clerk.
Salary: $10.26 per hour as per contract

Tanya Avalos – Assistant Attendance Clerk beginning August 22, 2007
Salary: $9.08 per hour as per Salary Schedule

Sandra Cotter – Child Care Aide for the 2007-2008 school year.
Salary: Category III Step 10

Becky Groenwold – Special Education Teacher’s Aide for the
2007-2008 school year.
Salary: Category II Step 0 as per Salary Schedule

Pauline Hagerdorn – Special Education Teacher’s Aide for the
2007-2008 school year.
Salary: Category III Step 2 as per Salary Schedule

John Kennedy – Special Education Teacher’s Aide for the
2007-2008 school year.
Salary: Category II Step 0 as per Salary Schedule

Danielle Martindale – Special Education Teacher’s Aide for the
2007-2008 school year.
Salary: Category II Step 0 as per Salary Schedule

Vicky Underwood – Special Education Teacher’s Aide for the
2007-2008 school year.
Salary: Category II Step 0 as per Salary Schedule

Ashley Nyberg – Special Education Teacher’s Aide for the
2007-2008 school year.
Salary: Category III Step 1 as per Salary Schedule

Band Camp Dee Ely – Colorguard Choreographer
Jackie Siddle – Percussion Instructor
Scott Weber – Fundamentals Instructor

Volunteers Peggy King – Lunch Room Monitor for the 2007-2008 school year.

Resignations

Differentials Brian Scotti – Freshman Head Basketball Coach effective
August 8, 2007.

Support Dennis Hall – Special Education Teacher’s Aide effective
August 17, 2007.


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

POLICIES FOR SECOND READING – Gary Lowe

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

School Board School Architect……………………………………………………….. 27-28
Operational Services Food Services…………………………………………………... 29
Instruction Migrant Students………………………………………………………….. 30
Instruction Bilingual Education………………………………………………………. 31-33
Instruction Credit for Alternative Courses, Programs, Course Substitutions and
Independent Study…………………………………………………………………….. 34-40
Students Student Discipline…………………………………………………………… 41-53
Students Attendance and Truancy……………………………………………………. 54-59

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL TO ADOPT POLICIES 2.170, 4.120, 6.145, 6.160
6.310, 7.190, AND 7.70

EMERGENCY POLICY ADOPTION – Paula Davis

Instruction Internet Safety Policy…………………………………………………….. 60-64

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL OF THE REVISED POLICY 6.235

REQUEST FOR MEDICAL LEAVE BY CERTIFIED STAFF MEMBER

Linda Tosch, PCHS English Teacher, has requested the Board grant her unpaid medical leave for
the 2007-2008 school year.

CLINICAL FACILITIES AGREEMENT – Paula Davis…………………………………….. 65-69

RC – RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CLINICAL FACILITIES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS – SAINT FRANCIS
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND PEKIN HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE 2007-2008 BUDGET – Carla Schaefer

Provided under separate cover. The budget will be on display in the District Office
until the Preliminary Hearing on September 24, 2007.

SALARY ADJUSTMENT – Paula Davis

RC – RECOMMEND ADJUSTING THE SALARY OF DANIELLE OWENS, DEAN, FROM
MA STEP 12 TO MA STEP 16 FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR

CONSULTING SERVICES – Paula Davis

RC – RECOMMEND RETAINING THE CONSULTING SERVICES OF LARRY CARR IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000

VI. REPORTS

A. POLICY COMMITTEE – Gary Lowe

B. O & M COMMITTEE - Larry Howard

C. LMRC - Paula Davis (NO MEETING)

SAC - Paula Davis (NO MEETING)

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ANNOUNCEMENTS BY PRESIDENT

ADJOURNMENT

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