MINUTES
PEKIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, 27 JUNE 2011
6:30 P.M.
The Pekin Community High School Board of Education met on Monday, 27 June 2011, 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 Joe Alesandrini asked all to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Public Hearing on the 2010-2011 Amended Budget
In the absence of public participation or questions, President Alesandrini declared the public hearing on the 2010-2011 amended budget closed at 6:33 P.M.
Call to Order
President Alesandrini called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:33 P.M. and noted the presence of a quorum.
Roll Call
Members present upon roll call were: Joe Alesandrini, Eric Hill, Karen Hohimer, Larry Howard, Carl Johnson, Paul O’Neal, and Ryan Wrigley.
President Alesandrini said he was aware of no changes to the tentative agenda.
Approval of Minutes
President Alesandrini recommended Board approval of the minutes of the SAC meeting of 28 April 2011; the O & M Committee, regular Board, and closed session Board meetings of 23 May 2011; and the special closed and special Board meetings of 31 May 2011 as presented.
Motion by Howard, Second by O’Neal to Approve the Minutes of the SAC Meeting of 28 April 2011, the O & M Committee, Regular Board, and Closed Session Board Meetings of 23 May 2011, and the Special Closed and Special Board Meetings of 31 May 2011 as Presented.
Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – Howard, O’Neal, Hill, Hohimer, Johnson, Wrigley, and Alesandrini. Nays – None.
Communications, Public Comments, & Participation
Board Applause
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Member Johnson conveyed the positive response received from his business partner on the improvements to the exterior of parts of the building due to wall panel replacement. Dr. Johnson feels the entire city benefits from our facelift. He also drew the Board’s attention to the back of his nameplate where autographs of its makers had been inscribed.
Member Wrigley applauded the decision of the O & M Committee to use red as the trim color on new exterior wall panels in F and G Buildings.
Member Howard lauded the custodial, maintenance, and construction staff who are working cooperatively to meet the challenge of completing all summer projects before the new school year begins. Given the number of student activities going on, this is a daunting mission which nevertheless appears to be progressing well.
President Alesandrini congratulated the four Pekin High JROTC cadets who advanced to the JROTC Tri-Service Academic Bowl Championships in Washington, D.C., in late June 2011—Allison Ginger, Jade Parrish, Andrew McCart, and Christopher Braman. In round one, over 1,342 schools from across the United States, Europe, and the Far East competed. Round two included 585 teams, from which 24 advanced to the Army and Tri-Service championships. Pekin High won in its brigade which consisted of teams from Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Mr. Alesandrini also praised our Athletics Program for its accomplishments during the 2010-2011 school year which included four teams that won Mid-Illini Conference championships and 36 students who were designated Mid-Illini First Team all-conference athletes.
Public Comments and Participation
None.
Approval of Warrants
Motion by Wrigley, Second by Hohimer to Approve the May 2011 Monthly Warrants in the Amount of $2,038,405.80 as Per Summary Information Found on Pages 30-31 of Agenda Support Material and in Detailed Information under Separate Cover.
Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – Wrigley, Hohimer, Hill, Howard, Johnson, O’Neal, and Alesandrini. Nays – None.
Mr. Alesandrini asked that Board members address any financial questions to Superintendent Davis in the absence of Business Manager Schaefer who will return to her office by the next regular Board meeting.
Financial Reports as of 31 May 2011
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Bank Balances on Hand $20,644,582.01
District Investments – Principal $20,224,227.32
Health Care Transactions ($39,634.32)
New Business
Closed Session
President Alesandrini made the 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 and student disciplinary cases.
Motion by O’Neal, Second by Hohimer to Adjourn to Closed Session.
Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – O’Neal, Hohimer, Hill, Howard, Johnson, Wrigley, and Alesandrini. Nays – None.
The Board adjourned to closed session in the Superintendent’s Office at 6:39 p.m. and returned to open session in the Board Room at 7:13 p.m.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Alesandrini noted all categories contained in the Consent Agenda.
- Employment
Certified
Joel Steger – Credit Recovery Instructor for the Summer Session (12-28 July 2011); at a salary of $23.17 per hour as per contract.
Substitute Support
Donna Little – Clerical Substitute beginning with the 2011-2012 school year; at a salary of $8.25 per hour as per contract.
Differentials
Michael Bone – Assistant Wrestling Coach beginning with the 2011-2012 school year; at a salary of 12 percent differential as per contract.
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Kelly D’Angelo – Assistant Girls Tennis Coach beginning with the 2011-2012 school year; at a salary of 08 percent differential as per contract.
Julie Praxmarer – Senior Class Advisor beginning with the 2011-2012 school year; at a salary of 1.5 percent differential as per contract.
Holly Riggins – Assistant Student Council Advisor beginning with the 2011-2012 school year; at a salary of 12 percent differential as per contract.
Kelly Sandberg – Head Student Council Advisor beginning with the 2011-2012 school year; at a salary of 14 percent differential as per contract.
Volunteers
Dave Carrington – Volunteer Coach for the Football Program effective 27 June 2011.
Chad Gambetti – Volunteer Coach for the Baseball Program effective 27 June 2011.
Joe Gray – Volunteer Coach for the Football Program effective 27 June 2011.
Matthew Gray – Volunteer for the Marching Band Program effective 06 June 2011.
Steve Jacobs – Volunteer Coach for the Wrestling Program effective 27 June 2011.
Gus Kormah – Volunteer Coach for the Boys Soccer Program effective 27 June 2011.
Ken Memken – Volunteer Coach for the Football Program effective 27 June 2011.
John Milner – Volunteer Coach for the Boys Swim Program effective 27 June 2011.
Joel Peterson – Volunteer Coach for the Boys Basketball Program effective 27 June 2011.
Ray Ramos – Volunteer Coach for the Football Program effective 27 June 2011.
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Pat Taphorn – Volunteer Coach for the Boys Basketball Program effective 27 June 2011.
Justin Tassart – Volunteer Coach for the Baseball Program effective 27 June 2011.
Kyle Tudeen – Volunteer Coach for the Boys Basketball Program effective 27 June 2011.
Stu Umholtz – Volunteer Coach for the Boys and Girls Swim Programs effective 27 June 2011.
Bill Walraven – Volunteer Coach for the Baseball Program effective 27 June 2011.
Jim Walsh – Volunteer Coach for the Girls Basketball Program effective 27 June 2011.
Mike Williamson – Volunteer Coach for the Football Program effective 27 June 2011.
- Resignation
Brooke Koehlhoeffer – Assistant Softball Coach effective at the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
- Donation
PCHS Colleagues of Diana Peckham – Donation of $125.00 to the PCHS Scholarship Fund.
Motion by Howard, Second by Hohimer to Approve Consent Agenda Items 5.1.1-5.1.3 as Presented.
Motion passed by roll call vote: Ayes – Howard, Hohimer, Hill, Johnson, O’Neal, Wrigley, and Alesandrini. Nays – None.
Student Discipline – Student 10-20-11
Motion by O’Neal, Second by Howard to Expel Student 10-20-11 for the 2011-2012 School Year, Eligible to Return to Pekin High for Summer School 2012 and/or First Semester of the 2012-2013 School Year, for Reasons of Gross Misconduct.
Motion Passed by Roll Call Vote: Ayes – O’Neal, Howard, Hill, Hohimer, Johnson,
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Wrigley, and Alesandrini. Nays – None.
Student Discipline – Student 10-21-11
Motion by O’Neal, Second by Howard to Expel Student 10-21-11 for the 2011-2012 School Year, Eligible to Return to Pekin High for Summer School 2012 and/or First Semester of the 2012-2013 School Year, for Reasons of Gross Misconduct.
Motion Passed by Roll Call Vote: Ayes – O’Neal, Howard, Hill, Hohimer, Johnson, Wrigley, and Alesandrini. Nays – None.
Policies for a Second Reading
Chairperson Hohimer noted that the Policy Committee was presenting twenty policies, three of them new, for a second reading. Policy 6:190, “Instruction: Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities,” had been changed pursuant to President Alesandrini’s request following its first reading to correct cumbersome language.
Motion by Hohimer to Adopt Policies 2:80, 2:140, 3:50, 3:60, 4:15 (new), 5:50, 5:150, 5:200, 5:285, 5:300, 6:100, 6:150, 6:160, 6:185 (new), 6:190 as altered, 6:255, 7:260, 7:280, 8:95 (new), and 8:110 as Presented. No second was necessary since the motion was made on behalf of the Policy Committee.
Motion Passed by Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Hohimer, Hill, Howard, Johnson, O’Neal, Wrigley, and Alesandrini. Nays – None.
2010-2011 Amended Budget
Superintendent Davis explained that, due to the Board’s decision to devote $600,000 in District funds to bond abatement and the receipt of approximately $250,000 in grant money from the State of Illinois, the District budget for 2010-2011 had to be amended. A public hearing regarding the amended budget had been called as required for the top of this Board meeting. Mr. Alesandrini asked that all Board members sign the budget document before leaving this evening.
Motion by Hohimer, Second by Wrigley to Approve the 2010-2011 Budget as Amended.
Motion Passed by Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Hohimer, Wrigley, Hill, Howard, Johnson, O’Neal, and Alesandrini. Nays – None.
2011 Prevailing Wage Resolution
Superintendent Davis requested Board approval of the Prevailing Wage Resolution for 2011, an annual requirement.
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Motion by Howard, Second by Hohimer to Adopt the Prevailing Wage Resolution for 2011 as Presented.
Motion Passed by Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Howard, Hohimer, Hill, Johnson, O’Neal, Wrigley, and Alesandrini. Nays – None.
2011-2012 Student Fees
Superintendent Davis highlighted the changes in fees for the 2011-2012 school year. The bowling fee rose $2.00 to $20.00; the cap and gown fee was corrected, from $16.00 to $24.50; the JROTC fee for years two, three, and four was eliminated, leaving only the current fee of $15.00 for first-year students; the per lunch fee was increased a nickel to $1.70; and the show choir combo fee was cut in half to $50.00. There is still no admission charge to athletic events for Pekin High students.
Motion by O’Neal, Second by Hohimer to Approve Student Fees for the 2011-2012 School Year as Presented.
Motion Passed by Roll Call Vote: Ayes – O’Neal, Hohimer, Hill, Howard, Johnson, Wrigley, and Alesandrini. Nays – None.
2011 PCHS Band Camp Personnel
Superintendent Davis reported that Band Camp at Eastern Illinois University is scheduled for 31 July-05 August 2011 and asked that the list of staff and volunteer chaperones be approved as presented. Member Howard noted that participating in Eastern’s camp rather than holding our own has seemed to work out well. Mrs. Davis agreed.
Motion by Wrigley, Second by Hill to Approve 2011 Band Camp Personnel as Presented.
Motion Passed by Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Wrigley, Hill, Hohimer, Howard, Johnson, O’Neal, and Alesandrini. Nays – None.
Request for Permission to Write and Submit Title I and Title II Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2012
The request for permission to write and submit Title I and Title II grant applications comes to the Board annually, explained Assistant Superintendent Ruwe. Title IID and Title IV grants are no longer funded. He had thought Title II grants would not be funded either for fiscal year 2012, but found out last week that they will be, if to a lesser degree than last year. The District’s grant allocation was cut $16,000. We have also been advised to spend all money received since funding may well not be available for fiscal
2013, thus endangering any unspent funds that have heretofore been allowed to carry over to the next fiscal year. The District anticipates receiving $65,676.00 in Title II and
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$265,625 in Title I funding which represents a fifteen percent reduction in the latter, but there are carryover funds to augment total Title I funds.
Motion by Hohimer, Second by Wrigley to Grant Assistant Superintendent Tim Ruwe Permission to Write and Submit Title I and Title II Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2012.
Motion Passed by Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Hohimer, Wrigley, Hill, Howard, Johnson, O’Neal, and Alesandrini. Nays – None.
Resolution Concerning Regulatory Relief for America’s Schools
Member Howard deferred to Superintendent Davis to outline the purpose of the “Resolution Concerning Regulatory Relief for America’s Schools.” Mrs. Davis explained that the National School Board Association and the American Association of School Administrators have joined forces to launch a nationwide petition drive calling on U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to use his administrative authority to set aside costly and non-productive regulations under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act before schools open in the fall of 2011. Approving this resolution will allow Pekin High to be counted among districts which have gone on record to take this stand regarding NCLB. The issue has become a political football since no one at the federal level has decided what will replace NCLB. The situation is proving to be a real quandary, Mrs. Davis lamented.
Motion by Hohimer, Second by Wrigley to Adopt the Resolution Concerning Regulatory Relief for America’s Schools as Presented.
Motion Passed by Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Hohimer, Wrigley, Hill, Howard, Johnson, O’Neal, and Alesandrini. Nays – None.
Reports
Policy Committee
No report. Chairperson Hohimer indicated the Policy Committee had not met since the last regular Board meeting.
O & M Committee
Chairperson Howard reported that the O & M Committee also had not met since the last regular Board meeting, but took this opportunity to advise members to tour the exterior of the facility to view the magnificent red-trimmed wall panels being installed in F and G
Buildings. It was also noted that new sidewalk is being installed on the south side of the campus to accommodate student who catch buses after school.
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LMRC
No report.
SAC
Mrs. Davis informed the Board that the Student Achievement Committee met on 26 May 2011 for a wrap-up session. She reported on partial results of a student participation survey and on data that indicates academic growth over the course of the year. The Instructional Practices Inventory Program conducted a trial walk-through of the building in May to detect and record evidence of student engagement in a wide variety of classrooms. This technique, which has received considerable staff-wide approval, will allow our faculty to monitor itself and make judgments regarding areas requiring attention and the possible need for professional development. The program is not driven by administrative directive. Finally, a committee member raised the issue of grading practices for group work. This topic will be placed on future SAC agendas to allow the committee to review procedures currently pursued in classrooms across the District.
Future Agenda Items.
Mr. Alesandrini announced that Vice President O’Neal has requested a report on plans to disseminate information to students regarding to prescription drug use and distribution and the consequences for engaging in such activity if caught.
Announcements by the President.
President Alesandrini asked Board members to inform Rick White if they would like a copy of the pre-conference workshop brochure for the 2011 Triple I Conference in Chicago. Workshops are scheduled for Friday, 18 November, and Mr. Howard noted that several are particularly helpful to members new to school boards. Mr. Alesandrini added that topics may appeal to a wide range of board members’ interests and backgrounds.
Adjournment.
Hearing no objections, President Alesandrini declared this regular Board meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
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Joe Alesandrini, Board President Karen Hohimer, Board Secretary |
