September 2008 Minutes Approved
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 September 17, 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, Stephanie Ramsay, Gorenz and Associates, Helen Kinkin, Marty Harig, Student of the Month Winners and Guests, Student Council Advisors and Representatives, Margi Studemann, Cheryl Higgins, Jackie Ugolini, Kris Jackson, Leonard Bruce and Representatives from The Times and WJDK.
2. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
Student of the Month: Kevin Carey
Role Model of the Month: Micha Hintze
Rookie of the Month: Jacob Newberry
Most Improved Student of the Month: Maribeth Wilson
- 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.
6. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Regular Meeting – September 17, 2008
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 Rich Applebee to approve the Accounts Payable as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
- PUBLIC COMMENT
Jackie Ugolini addressed the Board concerning the Freshman and Sophomore Attendants being eliminated by Student Council from the Homecoming Court.
8. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
Kim Sedlock, Kent Weber, Kevin Carey, and Kristin Pearson presented to the Board the 2008 Homecoming Events and the process that was used to determine the weeklong events. President Lee called Kris Jackson and Leonard Bruce out of order for commenting outside of the designated Public Comment time.
9. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Finance Report
1. 2007-08 Audited Financial Statements
Stephanie Ramsay, Gorenz and Associates, presented the 2007-08 Audited Financial Statements to the Board of Education. She complemented the Board, Administration and Staff for controlling costs after the lower assessed value of the nuclear power plant significantly reduced revenue. The cost per pupil has decreased from a recent high of $18,592 to $15,294. This has resulted in an overall balanced budget while maintaining healthy fund balances. The District achieved a 4.0, Financial Recognition, which is the highest score. She also complemented the Board for keeping the tax rate level for the taxpayers.
A motion was made by Rob Maierhofer and seconded by Joe Johnson to approve the 2007-08 Audited Financial Statements as presented.
Regular Meeting – September 17, 2008
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
B. Personnel Report
Mr. Thurwanger stated he would discuss the Personnel Report in Executive Session.
C. Application for Recognition of Schools
Mr. Thurwanger stated the Application for Recognition of Schools is an annual form that is approved by the Board of Education.
A motion was made by Carolyn Shockey and seconded by Rich Applebee to approve the Application for Recognition of Schools as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
D. Policies – 3rd Reading
Mr. Thurwanger stated this would represent the third and final reading of the PRESS Policies distributed in July.
A motion was made by Carolyn Shockey and seconded by Rich Applebee to approve the PRESS Policies as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
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 or dismissal of employees.
10. PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REPORT
Regular Meeting – September 17, 2008
A. Trips Over 200 Miles
Mr. Evans presented the Board with the list of scheduled overnight trips and the trips over 200 miles. Each year the Board approves these trips.
A motion was made by Jim Hovious and seconded by Joe Johnson to approve the Trips Over 200 miles as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
11. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Thurwanger referred to the Thank You Notes received. Information from Vezzetti Capital Management was included in the reading. Mr. Thurwanger referred to a letter from University of Illinois thanking the District for allowing Fran Ogden to attend the Institute for Chemistry Literacy. The Royal Vending Commission Report was included. Mr. Thurwanger stated he attended the tour of the Intermodal Facility in Elwood that was organized by the GCED. He stated did not have any further information to report concerning the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Seneca regarding the TIF for the proposed Intermodal in Seneca. Information from the State Superintendent was included in the reading material. Mr. Manullang referred to information concerning the FFA helping Marseilles and student jobs at the National Guard.
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 Rob Maierhofer to approve the Personnel Report as presented.
Regular Meeting – September 17, 2008
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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President, Board of Education Date
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Secretary, Board of Education
