March 2009 Minutes
by Helen Kinkin
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 April 15, 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, Hovious, Shockey, Maierhofer
Absent:
Others present: Superintendent Mark Thurwanger, Principal, Doug Evans, Assistant Principal Dan Manullang, Treasurer Bill Steep, Recording Secretary Carolyn Lockridge, David Geekie, Ron Webb, Cathy Bergstrom, Kent Weber, 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: Ben Blalock
Most Improved: Cara Radtke
Rookie: Austin Granby
Role Model: Nick Cress
- 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
Mr. Thurwanger stated he had one correction on the April 14, 2009 Building & Grounds Minutes. President Lee stated the minutes would stand approved as corrected.
6. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Regular Meeting – April 15, 2009
Mr. Thurwanger indicated the questions he received were listed on the Accounts Payable Questions handout as well as the P-Card breakdown. President Lee asked for a motion to approve the accounts payable as presented.
A motion was made by Jim Hovious and seconded by Carolyn Shockey to approve the Accounts Payable as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Aubry, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment
8. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
Russ Witte reviewed the Coaches Handbook he developed as part of his Master Degree Program.
9. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Finance Report
1. Student Insurance
Mr. Thurwanger stated the Finance Committee discussed the Student Insurance. A meeting with the representative from First Agency concerning the renewal of the Student Insurance is scheduled. He stated he would bring the information to the May Meeting for Board Approval.
2. Auto Racing Insurance
Mr. Thurwanger stated the he had met with the Ed Young Jr, the representative from Horton Group, concerning the renewal of the Auto Racing Insurance. Since the Auto Club was not able to make all of the events paid for last year, Mr. Thurwanger asked if a refund was available. The insurance company did agree to a $1,030 refund. The insurance for the renewal of the policy did not increase and the Finance Committee is recommending approval.
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Rich Applebee to approve the Auto Racing Insurance as presented.
Regular Meeting – April 15, 2009
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Aubry, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
3. Circuit Breaker School Lunch
Mr. Thurwanger stated the State did not allow multi year agreements concerning lunches, therefore the agreement with Circuit Breaker School to provide lunches was changed to a yearly agreement even though the rental agreement was multi-year. The Finance Committee has reviewed the agreement and are recommending approval.
A motion was made by Rob Maierhofer and seconded by Jim Hovious to approve the Circuit Breaker School Lunch as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Aubry, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
B. Personnel Report
Mr. Thurwanger stated the Personnel Report would be discussed in Executive Session
C. IHSA Membership
Mr. Thurwanger stated the IHSA Membership renewal was included in the Board Packet. This membership renewal is required each year.
A motion was made by Rob Maierhofer and seconded by Carolyn Shockey to approve the IHSA Membership as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Aubry, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
D. Policies – 2nd Reading
Mr. Thurwanger stated this would represent the second reading of the PRESS Policies distributed at the February Meeting.
Regular Meeting – April 15, 2009
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
A. Student Handbook
Mr. Evans referred to the information provided concerning the changes in the Student Handbook. No major changes were made.
A motion was made by Jim Hovious and seconded by Joe Johnson to approve the Student Handbook as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Aubry, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
B. End of the Year Information
Mr. Evans and Mr. Manullang reviewed the end of the year information included in the Board Packet.
C. Good News in the Land of the Irish
Mr. Evans and Mr. Manullang reviewed successes of the students including Illinois State Scholars, WYSE State Competition, FFA 30 MPH cleanup, National Honor Society Induction, IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest and Spring Sports.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
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: Applebee, Aubry, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
12. ACTION ITEMS AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Personnel Report
A motion was made by Jim Hovious and seconded by Carolyn Shockey to approve the Accounts Payable as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Aubry, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey
Nays:
Motion Carried
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at p.m.
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President, Board of Education Date
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Secretary, Board of Education
