January 2009 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 January 21, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. President Robert Lee called the meeting to order with roll call.
1. ROLL CALL: Present: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Lee, Shockey, Maierhofer,
Absent: Hovious
Others present: Superintendent Mark Thurwanger, Principal Doug Evans, Assistant Principal Dan Manullang, Treasurer Bill Steep, Recording Secretary Carolyn Lockridge, Mike Vezzetti, Vezzetti Capital Management, David Szafranski, David Geekie, Student of the Month winners and guests, and Representatives from The Daily Times and WJDK.
2. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
Student of the Month: Jared Walsh
Role Model: Luke Collins
Rookie of the Month: Brittney Madison
Most Improved: Devin Hibbler
- INVESTMENT REPORT
Mr. Thurwanger gave the Investment Report. Mike Vezzetti, Vezzetti Capital, updated the Board on the District investments. 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, including executive session minutes, would stand approved as presented.
A motion was made by Carolyn Shockey and seconded by Rob Maierhofer to approve the destruction of the audio recordings of the Executive Session tapes from January 2007 through since June, 2007 since 18 months have now passed and written minutes of these meetings have been previously approved.
Regular Meeting – January 21, 2009
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, 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 Carolyn Shockey and seconded by Rob Maierhofer to approve the Accounts Payable as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Joe Hoelscher updated the Board on an upcoming Booster Club Fundraiser. President Lee informed David Szafranski that due to the nature of his request to speak, he would be invited to Executive Session if he so desired
8. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
Mr. Thurwanger updated the board on the status of the budget as of December 31, 2008.
9. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Finance Report
- Certified Staff Seniority List
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Mr. Thurwanger referred to the Certified Staff Seniority List included in the Board Packet. The Certified Staff have reviewed the list and updated as necessary.
A motion was made by Rob Maierhofer and seconded by Joe Johnson to approve the Certified Staff Seniority List as presented.
Regular Meeting – January 21, 2009
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
- Non-Certified Staff Seniority List
Mr. Thurwanger referred to the Non-Certified Staff Seniority List. The list has been reviewed and changes made where necessary.
A motion was made by Carolyn Shockey and seconded by Rich Applebee to approve the Non-Certified Staff Seniority List as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
3. Gorenz and Associates Auditor Contract
Mr. Thurwanger referred to the contract with Gorenz and Associates to provide auditing services for the 2008-09 fiscal year. The fee was increased from last year due to the additional State auditing requirements. He recommended that the contract be approved.
A motion was made by Jim Aubry and seconded by Rob Maierhofer to approve the contract with Gorenz and Associates to provide auditing services as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
B. Personnel Report
Mr. Thurwanger stated he would discuss the Personnel Report in Executive Session.
C. Building, Grounds & Transportation
1. Disposition of Unneeded Property
Mr. Thurwanger stated that in January of each year the Board approves the disposition of unneeded property in order to allow the District to dispose of or sell items no longer used by the school.
Regular Meeting – January 21, 2009
A motion was made by Rich Applebee and seconded by Joe Johnson to approve the disposition of unneeded property as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
- Policies
1. Computer Use Policy – 2nd Reading
Mr. Thurwanger stated this would represent the second reading of the Computer Use Policy.
2. PRESS Policies – 3rd Reading
Mr. Thurwanger stated this would represent the third and final reading of the PRESS Policies presented in November, 2008.
A motion was made by Jim Aubry and seconded by Carolyn Shockey to approve PRESS Policies as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
E. Executive Session
Mr. Thurwanger indicated he would ask for an Executive Session at the end of the meeting.
10. PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REPORT
A. First Semester Recap
Mr. Evans and Mr. Manullang reviewed the First Semester Recap. The GPA is 3.02. As in the past the tardy for school category represented over half of all discipline referrals.
B. Probationary Teachers
Regular Meeting – January 21, 2009
Mr. Evans and Mr. Manullang stated the Administration Recommendation for the Probationary Teachers would be brought to the February Meeting. They asked the Board Members to call them with any questions or concerns.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Thurwanger referred to the Thank You Notes received during the month. He stated the Illinois Association of School Boards Winter Division meeting topic was the 1% Sales Tax. Board Members interested in attending should contact Dee Marik. Mr. Thurwanger thanked CF Industries for providing Mini-Grants for the classroom and the 30 MPH activity. He referred to the Media Report and supplemental reading material from the State Superintendent and First Trust. Mr. Thurwanger stated the report from GCA Services and follow up information from David Geekie was included in their Board Material. A summary from Whitt Law in reference to school funding reform was also given to the Board to review.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Due to the nature of the request to address the Board during Public Comment, David Szafranski was invited to attend 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 dismissals of employees.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
OPEN SESSION
Personnel Report
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Rob Maierhofer to approve the Personnel Report as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aubry, Applebee, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
Regular Meeting – January 21, 2009
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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President, Board of Education Date
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Secretary, Board of Education
