The Pekin Community High School Board of Education met on Monday, June 25, 2007 in the Board of Education Room located in The Holman Career and Technical Education Building of Pekin Community High School, City of Pekin, County of Tazewell.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

President Alesandrini asked all to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Public Hearing

President Alesandrini opened the Public Hearing for any comments or requests for a presentation from Larry Carr on the revised 2006-2007 Budget. Hearing none, President Alesandrini closed the Public Hearing. Action will be take later in this meeting.

Call to Order

President Alesandrini called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:31 p.m.

Roll Call

All members were present upon roll call: Edward Harr, Betty Scott, Gary Lowe, Karen Hohimer, Paul O’Neal, Larry Howard, and Joe Alesandrini.

Approval of Minutes

President Alesandrini addressed the minutes as outlined in the agenda.

Motion by Lowe, second by Hohimer to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting and Closed session of May 21, 2007.

Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – Lowe, Hohimer, Harr, Scott, O’Neal, Howard, and Alesandrini; nays – none.

Motion by Scott, second by Hohimer to approve the minutes of the Special meeting and Closed session of June 13, 2007.

Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – Scott, Hohimer, Scott, O’Neal, Howard, and Alesandrini; abstain – Harr.

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Regular Meeting
June 25, 2007
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Communications, Public Comments & Participation

Member Howard commented on what a nice event the PCHS Retirement Breakfast was and how much it is appreciated. Member Hohimer expressed congratulations to Beth Ewing, former PCHS graduate for her 4.0 grade point average at Western Illinois University.

Approval of Claims

Motion by Howard, second by O’Neal to approve the monthly warrants in the amount of $1,691,073.02 as per summary information found on pages 17 and 18 of the agenda and in detailed information under separate cover.

Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – Howard, O’Neal, Harr, Scott, Lowe, Hohimer, and Alesandrini; nays – none.
Warrants attached as Exhibit A

Financial Reports as of May 31, 2007

Bank Balances $14,658,876.58
District Investments $14,390,828.33
Health Care Report ($ 4,699.86)

Closed Session

President Alesandrini called for a closed session with members of the Board, administration, and anyone else deemed necessary to call 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 and for the purchase of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. The Board will continue with New Business upon return from closed session. The closed session will include the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, Members of the Board and anyone else deemed necessary to call.

Motion by Howard, second by O’Neal to adjourn to closed session for the reasons stated by President Alesandrini,

Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – Howard, O’Neal, Harr, Scott, Lowe, Hohimer, and Alesandrini.

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Regular Meeting
June 25, 2007
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The Board adjourned to closed session at 6:45 p.m.
The minutes of the Closed Session are recorded and filed separately.

The Board returned to Open session at 7:01 p.m.

New Business

President Alesandrini reviewed the Consent Agenda:

Employment As Per Contract

Certificated Staff beginning with the 2007-2008 school year: Carla Schaefer – District Treasurer and Treasurer for Activity Funds effective July 1, 2007; Megan Gaitros – Learning Behavior Specialist LBS-1 at a salary of BA-1; Tonya Barra - Learning Behavior Specialist LBS-1 at a salary of BA-5; Karla Kenny - Learning Behavior Specialist LBS-1 at a salary of BA-1; Kelly Orrick – Guidance Counselor at a salary of MA+30-18; Erin Sullivan – Science Teacher at a salary of BA-1; Doug Nutter – Physical Education Instructor at a salary of BA-7; Chad Palmer – Drivers’ Education/Physical Education Instructor at a salary of BA-7; Billie Cassidy – Career and Technical Education Instructor at a salary of BA-15-7; Kate Williams – English Teacher at a salary of BA-1.

Non-Athletic and Athletic Differentials beginning with the 2007-2008 school year as outlined in the board material on Page 23 – Page 25.

Newly hired Differentials beginning with the 2007 – 2008 school year: Angel Carrington – Student Council Head Advisor at 14% differential as per contract; Michelle Bodily – Assistant Girl’s Soccer Coach at 10% differential as per contract; Jessica Edwards – Journalism Advisor at 6% differential as per contract; Kirk Edwards – Cross Country Girls Head Coach at 12% differential as per contract; Megan Gaitros – Assistant Softball Coach at 7% differential as per contract; Ashley Kuhlmann – Assistant Volleyball Coach at 12% differential as per contract; Doug Nutter – Assistant Football Coach at 15% differential as per contract; Chris Uhlman – Assistant Football Coach at 15% differential as per contract.

Support Staff: Kelly Peters – Chief Attendance Clerk beginning June 1, 2007 salary as per contract; Suzanne Harrison – Special Education Teacher’s Aide for the 2007-2008 school year at a salary of Category III Step I as per salary schedule.

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Regular Meeting
June 25, 2007
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Retirements – none.

Resignations

Certificated staff effective at the end of the 2006-2007 school year; Melissa Bloom – English Teacher; Lindsay Kroll – English Teacher; Kate Martin – Physical Education/Health Teacher; Donald Rice – Mathematics Teacher.

Differential positions effective at the end of the 2006-2007 school year: Melissa Bloom – Journalism Advisor and Student Council Advisor; Kate Martin – Girls’ Head Tennis Coach; Donald Rice – Girls’ Head Track Coach; Rick White – Commencement Chairman; Theresa Wike – Girls’ Assistant Soccer Coach.

Support staff: Crystal Lopez – Special Education Teacher’s Aide effective August 28, 2007; Donna McAllister – Childcare Teacher’s Aide effective at the end of the 2006-2007 school year; Suzanne Shepard – Deans’ Office Secretary effective beginning with the 2007-2008 school year.

Donations

Citifinancial – donation of three office desks and 7 chairs to the Special Education Department.

Motion by Scott, second by Harr for approval of the Consent Agenda items 1 through 4.

Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – Scott, Harr, Lowe, Hohimer, O’Neal, Howard, and Alesandrini; nays – none.

Summer School Teachers and Staff

Teachers – Staff members: Ann Bacon, Michelle Bodily, Kirk Edwards, Randall Emert, Jim Fairchild, Karl Jordan, Ashley Kuhlmann, Shanna Shipman, Debbie Smith, David Starman, Donald Taylor, Marshall Tucker, Rick White, and Zach William, all at a salary of 1/1100th of the base salary for each hour of classroom instruction.

Drivers Education Instructors as per contract: Marshall Tucker, Larry Davis, and Kelly Madden.

Summer School Clerk - Shari Haley at a salary of $6.50 per hour.
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June 25, 2007
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Motion by O’Neal, second by Hohimer for approval of Summer School Teachers and Staff.

Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – O’Neal, Hohimer, Harr, Scott, Lowe, Howard, and Alesandrini; nays – none.

2007 Graduates

Superintendent Davis submitted the list of 2007 PCHS graduates for matter of record.

Motion by Scott, second by Hohimer for approval of 2007 Graduates.

Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – Scott, Hohimer, Harr, Lowe, O’Neal, Howard, and Alesandrini; nays – none.

Budget Amendment

Larry Carr submitted the final 2006-2007 Budget for approval which was placed on file for public inspection at the May, 2007 Board meeting.

Motion by O’Neal, second by Hohimer for approval of 2006-2007 School Budget.

Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – O’Neal, Hohimer, Harr, Scott, Lowe, Howard, and Alesandrini; nays – none.

Prevailing Wage Resolution

Superintendent Davis requested that the Board approve the adoption of the Prevailing Wage Resolution as presented.

Motion by Harr, second by Hohimer for approval of the Prevailing Wage Resolution.

Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – Harr, Hohimer, Scott, Lowe, O’Neal, Howard, and Alesandrini; nays – none.

2007-2008 Student Fees

Superintendent Davis noted that student tuition fees are being waived once again and fees for Noteables and Intuition have been reduced for the 2007-2008 school year. Superintendent Davis requests that the Board approve the 2007-2008 Student Fees as presented.
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Motion by Harr, second by O’Neal for approval of the 2007-2008 Student Fees.

Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – Harr, O’Neal, Hohimer, Scott, Lowe, Howard, and Alesandrini; nays – none.

Permission to Destroy Regular Board Meeting, Closed Meeting, and Special Meeting Audio Tapes from 2001-2005.

President Alesandrini noted that audio tapes of meetings are required to be kept for 18 months. President Alesandrini recommends permission to be granted to destroy all audio tapes from 2001-2005 for regular board meetings, closed meetings, and special meetings.

Motion by Scott, second by Lowe for approval of the destruction of audio tapes from 2001-2005.

Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – Scott, Lowe, Harr, Hohimer, O’Neal, Howard, and Alesandrini; nays – none.

Committee of the Whole Discussion

President Alesandrini opened up for discussion the topic of Committee of the Whole which was suggested by Board Member Ed Harr to meet as a Committee of the Whole prior to Board Meetings. President Alesandrini noted that the Board has met on an as needed basis as a Committee of the Whole. Mr. Harr noted that North Pekin School Districts Committee of the Whole which includes all meetings such as policy, operations, student achievement, etc. is entirely different from District 303’s. Mr. Howard noted that smaller committees have worked well in the past and that he would like to see it continue to be structured as such.

Reports

Policy Committee

Chairperson Lowe noted that the committee met prior to the Board meeting and that five policies will be presented at the July 23, 2007 meeting for 1st reading (2.170, 6.160, 6.310, 7.190, 7.70) and two new policies (4.120 and 6.145). The Committee will also be requesting that changes in 7.190 also be made in the Student Handbook for the 2007-2008 school year. Policy 7.130 was reviewed with only a change in a citation and that no action is required.

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O & M Committee – No report.

LMRC – No report.

SAC – No report.

Future Agenda Items – None.

Announcements by President

President Alesandrini noted that all Board members should have received an Activity Summary Report from IASB in the mail. They are due back to the IASB office no later than July 27, 2007. Please respond to Lori Preston, Secretary to the Superintendent if you will be attending the Annual Conference in Chicago in November.

President Alesandrini expressed his sincere thanks to Larry Carr for his outstanding dedication to this district. He has kept this district on a level field when many districts have had peaks and valleys. He has made our jobs as board members much easier. The community respects what he has to say and he has our sincere appreciation.

Larry Howard shared a quote by Mark Twain “You make a living out of what you get; you make a life out of what you give”. I have watched Mr. Carr for twelve years give to his family, his friends, District 303 and to this board. We truly are better people to have known him and worked with him.

President Alesandrini then declared the meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

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President Joseph Alesandrini Secretary Karen Hohimer