Approved May 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 May 21, 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, Shockey, Maierhofer
Absent:
Others present: Superintendent Mark Thurwanger, Principal Doug Evans, Assistant Principal Dan Manullang, Recording Secretary Carolyn Lockridge, Treasurer Bill Steep, Student award winners and guests, Representatives from The Daily Times, Morris Daily Herald and WJDK.
2. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
April
Student of the Month: Ryan Till
Role Model: Alaina Marik
Rookie of the Month: Alexis Magnant
Most Improved: Rachel Neumann
May
Student of the Month: Matt Musser
Role Model: Amy Weinreich
Rookie of the Month: Kate Kirkton
Most Improved: David Lowery
3. INVESTMENT REPORT
Mr. Thurwanger gave the Investment Report. President Lee stated that the Investment Report would stand approved as presented, subject to audit.
4. TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Steep gave the Treasurer’s Report. President Lee stated that the Treasurer’s report would stand approved subject to audit.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes
President Lee stated the minutes would stand approved as presented.
Regular Meeting – May 21, 2008
6. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Mr. Thurwanger indicated the questions he received were listed on the Accounts Payable Questions handout. President Lee asked for a motion to approve the accounts payable as presented.
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Rob Maierhofer to approve the Accounts Payable as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no comment from the public.
8. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
Mr. Thurwanger reviewed the updated StratPlan prepared by Larry Heidemann.
9. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Finance Report
1. Milk Bid
Mr. Thurwanger stated the bid for milk increased $.055 from last year. The low bid was received from Prairie Farms.
A motion was made by Carolyn Shockey and seconded by Rich Applebee to approve the bid from Prairie Farms to supply milk for the 2008-09 school year.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
2. Bread Bid
Mr. Thurwanger stated the bid for bread increased $.12 from last year. The low bid was received from Interstate Brands.
Regular Meeting – May 21, 2008
A motion was made by Jim Aubry and seconded by Joe Johnson to approve the bid from Interstate Brands to supply bread for the 2008-09 school year as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
3. Mobile Bleacher Bid
Mr. Thurwanger stated the low bid was received from Century Industries for the mobile bleachers. A discussion was held concerning the advantage of the new bleachers.
A motion was made by Jim Hovious and seconded by Jim Aubry to approve the bid from Century Industries to purchase two mobile bleachers.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
4. Intergovernmental Agreement TIF
Mr. Thurwanger stated the Village of Seneca did not approve the Intergovernmental Agreement, therefore our approval will be in June.
5. 2007-08 Amended Budget
Mr. Thurwanger stated the 2007-08 Amended Budget was on file for public viewing starting May 19th. The amended budget reflects the $2 million bond sale, the $1 million transfer from working cash to the building fund, and an increase in the transportation budget just in case it is needed. The budget hearing will be held prior to the June regular meeting.
B. Personnel Report
Mr. Thurwanger stated he would discuss this item in Executive Session.
C. 2007-08 Amended School Calendar
Mr. Thurwanger stated the 2007-08 Amended School Calendar reflects the emergency day on February 1st. The last day of school will be May 23, 2008.
Regular Meeting – May 21, 2008
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Jim Hovious to approve the 2007-08 Amended Calendar as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
D. Policies
Mr. Thurwanger stated the PRESS Policies were included with the April Board Packet. The Policy Committee met May 20, 2008 to review the Policies. This will represent the second 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.
10. PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REPORT
A. Discipline/SIP Agenda
Mr. Evans and Mr. Manullang reported on the recent Discipline Meeting and SIP Meeting. Mr. Trager presented at the SIP Meeting and the Discipline Committee reviewed the Student Handbook.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Thurwanger referred to the Seneca Area Business Brochure, the summer school update, the letter to the Seneca Area Ministerial Association and information Mr. Evans received at the I-8 meeting. Mr. Thurwanger stated the District received a check from Mazon for site construction fees. Mr. Thurwanger referred to the contract with the LaSalle County ROE for the Alternative School. The web site traffic report was included in the information for the Board to review. An overnight trip that was not anticipated resulting from the FFA State ranking was mentioned. Mr. Thurwanger referred to information concerning a class action suit concerning the separation of church and state and the moment of silence issue. The Grundy County Tax Computation information, a library update and information from the Alliance Report was included in the reading material.
Regular Meeting – May 21, 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, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
OPEN SESSION
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Carolyn Shockey to approve the Personnel Report as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
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President, Board of Education Date
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Secretary, Board of Education
