Approved April 2008 Minutes
by Dee Marik
August 22, 2008
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SENECA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL, DISTRICT 160, SENECA, IL
A regular meeting of the Seneca Township High School Board of Education was held on April 16, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. President Robert Lee called the meeting to order with roll call.
1. ROLL CALL: Present: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Lee, Hovious, McCormick
Absent:
Others present: Superintendent Mark Thurwanger, Principal Doug Evans, Assistant Principal Dan Manullang, Recording Secretary Carolyn Lockridge, Treasurer Bill Steep, Mike Vezzetti, Bob Bergland, Rob Maierhofer, Kent Weber, Student award winners and guests, Representatives from The Daily Times, Morris Daily Herald and WJDK.
2. NEW BOARD MEMBER OATH OF OFFICE
New Board Member Robert Maierhofer recited the Oath of Office.
3. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
Student of the Month: Melissa McDonald
Role Model: Terran Brickey
Rookie of the Month: Allie Victor and Alanna Viken
Most Improved: Eric Monahan and Adam Dunn
4. INVESTMENT REPORT
Mr. Thurwanger gave the Investment Report. President Lee stated that the Investment Report would stand approved as presented, subject to audit.
5. TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Steep gave the Treasurer’s Report. President Lee stated that the Treasurer’s report would stand approved subject to audit.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes
President Lee stated the minutes would stand approved as presented.
7. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Regular Meeting – April 16, 2008
Mr. Thurwanger indicated the questions he received were listed on the Accounts Payable Questions handout. The breakdown of the P-Card charges was also included. President Lee asked for a motion to approve the accounts payable as presented.
A motion was made by Jim Hovious and seconded by Joe Johnson to approve the Accounts Payable as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, McCormick, Maierhofer
Nays:
Motion Carried
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no comment from the public.
9. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
Mike Vezzetti gave a presentation on the current market conditions and how they relate to the school’s investments.
10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Finance Report
1. Student Insurance
Mr. Thurwanger referred to the renewal and claim information included in the Board Packet. The basic premium increased $1,000 from last year. The per student rates remained the same. The Finance Committee has reviewed this information and is recommending approval of the Student Insurance
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Carolyn McCormick to approve the 2008-09 Student Insurance as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, McCormick, Maierhofer
Nays:
Motion Carried
2. Intergovernmental Agreement – Proposed TIF
Mr. Thurwanger stated he would discuss this item in Executive Session.
Regular Meeting – April 16, 2008
3. Working Cash Fund Bond Resolution
Bob Bergland from Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Company presented information concerning the $2,000,000 Working Cash Fund Bond Sale. The District secured an A2 Bond Rating. The True Interest Cost (including costs of issuance) is 4.172%. The closing will take place on May 7, 2008.
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Jim Hovious to approve the resolution providing for the issue of $2,000,000 in General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2008, of Township High School District Number 160, LaSalle and Grundy Counties, Illinois, and for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, McCormick
Maierhofer
Nays:
Motion Carried
4. Auto Racing Insurance
Mr. Thurwanger referred to the Auto Racing Insurance renewal included in the Board Packet. The Finance Committee has reviewed the information and is requesting approval of the insurance.
A motion was made by Rich Applebee and seconded by Rob Maierhofer to approve the Auto Racing Insurance as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, McCormick, Maierhofer
Nays:
Motion Carried
B. Personnel Report
Mr. Thurwanger stated he would discuss this item in Executive Session.
C. IHSA Membership
Mr. Thurwanger stated the IHSA Membership form was included in the Board Packet. At this time, no dues are being assessed.
A motion was made by Rob Maierhofer and seconded by Joe Johnson to approve the IHSA Membership as presented.
Regular Meeting – April 16, 2008
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, McCormick, Maierhofer
Nays:
Motion Carried
D. Policies
Mr. Thurwanger stated the PRESS Policies were included with the Board Packet. The Policy Committee will meet in the near future to review the Policies. This will represent the first reading of the Policies.
E. Executive Session
Mr. Thurwanger stated he would ask for an Executive Session at the end of the meeting to discuss contract negotiations, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance of dismissal of employees.
11. PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REPORT
A. Student Handbook
The changes in the Student Handbook were distributed at the March Meeting.
B. Faculty Handbook
The changes in the Faculty Handbook were included in the Board Packet.
C. Emergency Handbook
There were no changes in the Emergency Handbook. Mr. Evans stated the Safety Committee met April 16th to review emergency procedures.
D. End of the Year Update
The end of the year information was reviewed.
12. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Thurwanger referred a letter from the IEA/NEA concerning the Support Staff Association. He stated a letter from L.E.A.S.E. and the reply was included in the reading materials. He referred to correspondence regarding the National Honor Society and NCI Works. The Website Traffic Report and Royal Vending Report were discussed. Mr. Thurwanger stated information from a meeting he attended regarding the LaSalle Station was included.
Regular Meeting – April 16, 2008
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Rich Applebee to go into Executive Session, including Administration, to discuss contract negotiations and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of employees.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, McCormick, Maierhofer
Nays:
Motion Carried
OPEN SESSION
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Jim Hovious to approve the Personnel Report as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, McCormick, Maierhofer
Nays:
Motion Carried
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
_______________________________________ ____________
President, Board of Education Date
_________________________________________
Secretary, Board of Education
