Approved June Minutes 2008
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 June 18, 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, Rhonda Timmons, Lenore Erickson, Student Award Winners and Representatives from The Daily Times, Morris Daily Herald and WJDK.
2. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
Students representing the FFA presented the Board with the awards that were won at the State Contest in Springfield
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.
B. Executive Session Minutes and Audio Tapes
A motion was made by Jim Aubry and seconded by Jim Hovious to approve the Executive Session Minutes and the destruction of the audio recordings of the Executive Session Meetings from July 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 since 18 months have now passed and written minutes of these meetings have been previously approved..
Regular Meeting – June 18, 2008
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
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 Carolyn Shockey to approve the Accounts Payable as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Rhonda Timmons and Leone Erickson presented the Board with information concerning the banner project sponsored by the Seneca Business Association. They asked the Board to consider banners on the school property that could be purchased by parents to honor athletics and clubs. The Board said they would review the information.
8. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
Mr. Thurwanger reviewed with the Board material from the recent conferences he attended.
9. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Finance Report
1. 2007-08 Amended Budget
Mr. Thurwanger stated the Budget Hearing was held prior to the regular meeting. The budget has been on file for public viewing since May 19th. President Lee asked for a motion to approve the 2007-08 Amended Budget.
A motion was made by Rob Maierhofer and seconded by Jim Aubry to approve the 2007-08 Amended Budget Resolution and the $1 million abatement from Working Cash Fund to the Building Fund as presented.
Regular Meeting – June 18, 2008
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
2. Grundy County Lease Agreement
Mr. Thurwanger stated the five year plan for the computer department calls for replacing the servers. The two year lease agreement with Grundy Bank will be paid for from the Lease Levy funds.
A motion was made by Carolyn Shockey and seconded by Joe Johnson to approve the Lease Agreement with Grundy County Bank as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
3. Insurance Renewals
Mr. Thurwanger stated The Horton Group bid the property and casualty insurance. The bid from Indiana Insurance was the lowest and 5% lower than last year. The Identity Theft insurance was also included. The Horton Group is recommending the property casualty insurance and the identity theft insurance be renewed with Indiana Insurance.
A motion was made by Carolyn Shockey and seconded by Jim Hovious to approve the property, casualty and identity theft insurance renewal as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
4. Tort Risk Management Plan
Mr. Thurwanger stated the time studies were completed and the Tort Risk Management Plan was included in the Board Packet. President Lee asked for a motion to approve the Tort Risk Management Plan.
A motion was made by Rich Applebee and seconded by Carolyn Shockey to approve the Tort Risk Management Plan as presented.
Regular Meeting – June 18, 2008
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
5. Open/Close Activity Accounts
Mr. Thurwanger stated that each year the Board must approve the opening and closing of activity accounts. He stated he received a letter from the newly formed Booster Club to have the balance of monies that were donated to the school from the old booster club returned. This will close the marquee account.
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Jim Hovious to approve the opening and closing of activity accounts as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
6. Intergovernmental Agreement – TIF
Mr. Thurwanger stated the Village of Seneca has not approved the Intergovernmental Agreement for the TIF.
7. Intergovernmental Agreement – Seneca Park Board
Mr. Thurwanger stated the Intergovernmental Agreement prepared by the school’s attorney was included in the Board Packet and sent to the Seneca Park Board. This agreement will provide the use of the high school facilities to Seneca Park Board Activities.
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Rich Applebee to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Seneca Park Board as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
B. Personnel Report
Mr. Thurwanger stated he would discuss this item in Executive Session.
Regular Meeting – June 18, 2008
C. 2008-09 Board Meeting Calendar
Mr. Thurwanger stated the 2008-09 Board Meeting Calendar reflected the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. as the Regular Meetings of the School Board with the exception of July 9th at 6:00 p.m. and December 17th at 8:30 am
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Jim Hovious to approve the 2008-09 Board Meeting Calendar as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
D. Prevailing Wage
Mr. Thurwanger stated that each year the Board adopts the Prevailing Wage Schedule. The resolution and the LaSalle County Prevailing Wages were included in the Board Packet.
A motion was made by Rich Applebee and seconded by Carolyn Shockey to approve the Prevailing Wage Resolution as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
E. Policies
Mr. Thurwanger stated this would represent the third and final reading of the Policies presented in April, 2008.
A motion was made by Carolyn Shockey and seconded by Rich Applebee to adopt the policies.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
F. Executive Session
Regular Meeting – June 18, 2008
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. End of the Year Statistics
Mr. Evans and Mr. Manullang discussed the End of the Year Statistics.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Thurwanger stated that Jeff Maierhofer was selected as Ag Teacher for the State of Illinois and will continue on in the competition. He referred to several thank you notes. Mr. Thurwanger stated he received information from NCI Works concerning schools and businesses in LaSalle helping each other. The State Superintendent notified schools about the injunction regarding the moment of silence. He referred to the website report, the cafeteria report and the soda commission report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Carolyn Shockey 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
Regular Meeting – June 18, 2008
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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President, Board of Education Date
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Secretary, Board of Education
