October Minutes 2009
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 October 21, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. President Robert Lee called the meeting to order with roll call.
1. ROLL CALL: Present: Applebee, Johnson, Lee, Hovious, Shockey, Maierhofer, Webb
Absent:
Others present: Superintendent Mark Thurwanger, Principal, Doug Evans, Assistant Principal Dan Manullang, Recording Secretary Carolyn Lockridge, Treasurer Bill Steep, Andy Jackson, Mike Coughlin, Cathy Bergstrom, David Geekie, Steve Nelson, Representative from The Daily Times, student award winners and guests.
2. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
Student of the Month Winners were recognized.
- 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
Bill 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 received no corrections or additions to the minutes. President Lee stated the minutes would stand approved as corrected.
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 – October 21, 2009
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Jim Hovious to approve the Accounts Payable as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey, Webb
Nays:
Motion Carried
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment
8. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
Mike Coughlin, Chairman of the SIP Committee, reported on the recent PSAE test scores.
9. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Finance Report
1. Activity Fundraisers
Mr. Thurwanger referred to the list of fundraisers included in the Board Packet. President Lee asked for a motion to approve the list.
A motion was made by Carolyn Shockey and seconded by Ron Webb to approve the Activity Fundraisers as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey, Webb
Nays:
Motion Carried
2. Exelon Negotiations Update
Mr. Thurwanger reviewed the brochure developed and distributed by the taxing bodies concerning the recent appraisal of the LaSalle Nuclear Station.
B. Personnel Report
Mr. Thurwanger stated the Personnel Report would be reviewed in Executive Session.
Regular Meeting – October 21, 2009
C. Building, Grounds & Transportation
- Cafeteria Renovation
Steve Nelson updated the Board on the progress of the cafeteria construction. The steel work has been completed and arrangements are being made to schedule the delivery and installation.
2. Activity Bus
Mr. Thurwanger stated three bids were received from two vendors for a new Activity Bus. After researching the different models, it is being recommended the Grand Bantam model of the Chevrolet Collins be purchased because of the flat floors. The flat floors will eliminate the wheel wells and provide for more equipment storage. The location of the dealer will also benefit the District with maintenance and warranty work.
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Rich Applebee to approve the bid from Midwest Transit in the amount of $34,643, including trade, to purchase a 2010 Chevrolet Collins Grand Bantam Activity Bus as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey, Webb
Nays:
Motion Carried
3. Insurance Risk Assessment
Mr. Thurwanger stated a representative will perform a risk assessment of the buildings and grounds on October 27th. The information will be used to identify potential problems and is looked favorably upon by the insurance companies when bidding renewals. The results will be analyzed and addressed in the District Tort Plan and Facilities Management.
- Policy
1. PRESS Policy – 3rd Reading
Mr. Thurwanger stated this would represent the third and final reading of the PRESS policies distributed in August, 2009.
A motion was made by Carolyn Shockey and seconded by Ron Webb to adopt the PRESS Policies as presented.
Regular Meeting – October 21, 2009
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey, Webb
Nays:
Motion Carried
2. PRESS Policy – 1st Reading
Mr. Thurwanger stated the Policy Committee will meet to review the PRESS policies included in the Board Packet. This will represent the first reading.
E. Executive Session
Mr. Thurwanger stated he would ask for an Executive Session at the end of the meeting.
10. PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REPORT
A. Updates
Andy Jackson updated the Board on the Bass Fishing Activity. Mr. Evans and Mr. Manullang reported on the recent articulation meetings held with the feeder schools. A successful secure the building drill, including a search by the police dogs, was held recently. A discussion was held concerning the recent SIP/Discipline Committee meetings and the upcoming parent teacher conferences.
B. Good News in the Land of the Irish
Sarah Supergan participated in the State Golf Meet. Two students were named national merit scholars.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Thurwanger referred to a letter from L.E.A.S.E. confirming his election to the Executive Committee. Information from the LaSalle County Health Department concerning the H1N1 flu clinic and a letter to parents that is posted on the website was reviewed. The Media Center Report was included in the reading material. Information from the State Superintendent and First Trust Newsletter was included. Two articles on new technology for the classroom was included for informational reading.
Regular Meeting – October 21, 2009
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Ron Webb to go into Executive Session, including Administration, to discuss Contract Negotiations, Pending Litigation, Leasing of Property and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of employees.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey, Webb
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 Personnel Report as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey, Webb
Nays:
Motion Carried
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
