December 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 December 17, 2008 at 8:45 a.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, David Geekie, Mike Coughlin, Chris Jackson, Student of the Month Winners and Guests, and Representatives from The Times and WJDK.
2. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
Student of the Month: Kelsey Finch
Role Model of the Month: Priscilla Carter
Rookie of the Month: Nicole Baker
Most Improved Student of the Month: Brandyn Kinsinger
- 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
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.
Regular Meeting – December 17, 2008
A motion was made by Rob Maierhofer and seconded by Jim Hovious to approve the Accounts Payable as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
- PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
8. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
Chris Jackson and Mike Coughlin presented the School Improvement Plan.
9. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Finance Report
1. 2008 Levy
Mr. Thurwanger reviewed the Levy Request. The amount requested was under 5%, therefore a levy hearing was not required. The anticipated tax rate is $1.78
A motion was made by Rob Maierhofer and seconded by Jim Aubry to adopt the 2008 Levy as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
2. 2009-10 Budget
Mr. Thurwanger stated the Budget was on file for public viewing for 30 days as required by law. The Budget Hearing was held prior to the Regular Meeting. President Lee asked for a motion to approve the 2009-10 Budget.
A motion was made by Jim Aubry and seconded by Rob Maierhofer to adopt the 2009-10 Budget as presented.
Regular Meeting – December 17, 2008
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
3. Rental Property Lease
Mr. Thurwanger stated the Finance Committee met and reviewed the Rental Property Lease for the property located at 206 Graves Dr. The Committee is recommending the rent remain the same as last year.
A motion was made by Jim Hovious and seconded by Rich Applebee to approve the rental property lease as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
B. Personnel Report
Mr. Thurwanger stated he had no items for the Personnel Report this month.
- Policy
1. Computer Use Policy – 1st Reading
Mr. Thurwanger stated the Computer Use Policy was included in the Board Packet. This will represent the first reading of the policy.
2. PRESS Policy – 2nd Reading
Mr. Thurwanger stated this would represent the 2nd reading of the PRESS Policy included in the November Board Packet.
D. Executive Session
Mr. Thurwanger stated he had no items for Executive Session this month
10. PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REPORT
A. School Improvement Plan
Regular Meeting – December 17, 2008
Mr. Evans stated the School Improvement Plan, as presented by the SIP Chairs earlier in the meeting will need to be adopted.
A motion was made by Carolyn Shockey and seconded by Rich Applebee to approve the School Improvement Plan as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Hovious, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
11. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Thurwanger referred to thank you notes pertaining to the recent Veteran’s Day Program. He updated the Board on a Workman Compensation Claim. He referred to a letter from Fox River Foods stating the fuel surcharge would be removed. Mr. Thurwanger stated the District will be offering ACT Preparation Classes again this year. The website information was reviewed. A refund check was received from the Workman Compensation Insurance Company after the yearly audit. Mr. Thurwanger discussed information from the State concerning the 1% sales tax. The conversation on alternative ways to fund schools is ongoing in Springfield.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:27 a.m.
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President, Board of Education Date
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Secretary, Board of Education
