The Pekin Community High School Board of Education met on Monday, August 13, 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.

Call to Order

President Alesandrini called the special meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.

Roll Call

Members present upon roll call were; Harr, Hohimer, O’Neal, Howard and Alesandrini. Member Scott arrived at 6:25. Member Lowe was absent from the meeting.

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 purpose of discussing matters related to individual students.

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

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

The Board adjourned to closed session at 6:05 P. M.

The minutes of the closed session are recorded and filed separately.

The Board returned to open session at 6:28 P. M.

Minutes – PCHS Board of Education
Special Meeting
August 13, 2007
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New Business

Consent Agenda

Athletic Code

Superintendent Davis told the Board that the administration had met with parents to discuss the Athletic Code. She wanted their input when making changes to the code. The intent of the code is to keep our kids safe. Changes made to the code are: Article 1, option #3 was added; Voluntary admission by student or parent/guardian to the coach/sponsor or Administration of a first offense infraction will result in a reduction of the suspension by 50%. Voluntary admission may not be used by a student if the rule infraction is already known by the school. This clause will give the students the opportunity to be honest. Superintendent Davis looked at 15 other codes from all over the state and not one excluded students after the second offense. The second offense will result in one calendar year suspension and the third offense will result in permanent suspension. Students who fell victim to their second offense last year will remain excluded as per the code they signed last year. Parents will receive a letter from the administration when a violation occurs. Board member Harr expressed his concern about parental pressure and kids who participate in sports. Discussion was also held concerning student athletes missing school due to illness and their participation that day in that particular sport.

Motion by Howard, second by Hohimer for approval of the revised athletic code.

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

Dismissal of Non-Certified Staff

Motion by Howard, second by Hohimer to dismiss Mr. Adam O’Neal.

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

Minutes – PCHS Board of Education
Special Meeting
August 13, 2007
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Adjournment:

President Alesandrini declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50 P. M.

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President Joe Alesandrini Secretary Karen Hohimer