September 16, 2009 Minutes
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 16, 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, Mike Vezzetti, Vezzetti Capital Management, Stephanie Ramsay, Gorenz and Associates, David Geekie, Kent Weber, Steve Nelson, Cory Boaz, Grad Students Amy Barr, Tracy Steffes and Sean Bottoms, and Representatives from The Daily Times
2. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
There were no guests recognized.
3. INVESTMENT REPORT
Mr. Thurwanger gave the Investment Report. Mike Vezzetti presented the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 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 had no corrections or additions to the 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. The P-Card Breakdown was also listed. President Lee asked for a motion to approve the accounts payable as presented.
Regular Meeting – September 16, 2009
A motion was made by Jim Hovious and seconded by Ron Webb to approve the Accounts Payable as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey, Webb
Nays:
Motion Carried
- PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment
8. EDUCATIONAL ITEM
Mr. Thurwanger referred to information from the Illinois School Board Journal.
9. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
- Finance Report
1. 2008-09 Audited Financial Statements
Stephanie Ramsay from Gorenz and Associates presented the 2008-09 audited financial statement. She stated the audit went well and the District received the highest opinion possible
A motion was made by Rob Maierhofer and seconded by Joe Johnson to approve the 2008-09 Audited Financial Statements. as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey, Webb
Nays:
Motion Carried
B. Personnel Report
Mr. Thurwanger stated the Personnel Report would be reviewed in Executive Session.
C. Building, Grounds & Transportation
1. Cafeteria Renovation
Regular Meeting – September 16, 2009
Cory Boaz and Steve Nelson reviewed the progress to date. The storm and sanitary work has been completed. The foundation, footings and slabs for the addition are finished and the block walls are being started. The steel is expected to arrive by mid October. Cory is in daily contact with Vissering and the project is proceeding on the amended schedule.
- Policy
- PRESS Policy
Mr. Thurwanger stated the Policy Committee met to review the PRESS policies. This will represent the second reading.
E. Application for Recognition of Schools
Mr. Thurwanger stated the annual Application for Recognition of Schools form was included in the Board Packet.
A motion was made by Joe Johnson and seconded by Carolyn Shockey to approve the Application for Recognition of Schools as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Applebee, Hovious, Johnson, Lee, Maierhofer, Shockey, Webb
Nays:
Motion Carried
F. Goals
Mr. Thurwanger stated the goals that were set during the 2006-07 school year would need to be reviewed and the process continued. A discussion was held on possible dates.
G. Executive Session
Mr. Thurwanger stated he would ask for an Executive Session at the end of the meeting.
10. PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REPORT
- Trips Over 200 Miles
Mr. Evans distributed an updated list of the Trips Over 200 Miles. The Band trip to Florida was discussed. The trip is tentatively scheduled for May 27th. Plans will be finalized March 1st depending on the fund raising and interest in the trip.
Regular Meeting – September 16, 2009
- Good News in the Land of the Irish
Mr. Evans and Mr. Manullang reviewed the Registration Stats, the RTI Plan, and recent emergency drills. They stated the school year is off to a good start.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Thurwanger referred to the IASB Starved Rock Division letter. The Web-site activity information was included for review. Mr. Thurwanger discussed various articles from The Times that were included in the supplemental reading. Information from the State Superintendent and information concerning the State of Illinois budget was discussed. Mr. Thurwanger referred to a memo concerning the Flu Clinic and the Employee Wellness Program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Carolyn Shockey and seconded by Joe Johnson to go into Executive Session, including Administration, to discuss 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 Joe Johnson 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
Regular Meeting – September 16, 2009
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
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President, Board of Education Date
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Secretary, Board of Education
