The Pawnee Community Unit School District No. 11 Board of Education met Aug. 18 to approve personnel resignations.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
The Pawnee Community Unit School District No. 11 Board of Education meets on the third Thursday of each month. An executive session begins at 6 p.m. followed by an open session at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at the district office, 810 Fourth St.
Board of Education Pawnee Community Unit School District #11 Thursday, August 18, 2016
Action 1. Call to Order and Roll Call President Craigmiles called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm
Members present: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Wort Members absent: Shelton, Ward Administrators Present: Alexander, Kratochvil, Loftus, and Recording Secretary, Hamilton
Info 2. Request Closed Session to discuss the employment, compensation, resignation of
specific employees of the District, collective bargaining matters between the District and its employees or their representative, student discipline and to discuss pending or probable litigation as provided by 5ILCS120/2(C)1,2,9, and 11. Motion: Adjourn to Executive session at 6:38 to discuss the employment, compensation, resignation of specific employees of the District, collective bargaining matters between the District and its employees or their representative, student discipline and to discuss pending or probable litigation as provided by 5ILCS 120/2(C)1,2,9, and 11.
Motion: Kern Second: Craigmiles Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Wort
President Craigmiles declared the meeting open at 7:00 p.m. Appoint Adcock as Acting Secretary.
Motion: Seal the minutes of Executive Session.
Motion: Wort Second: Adcock Ayes: 5-0
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-please stand if able
Info 3. Communications None
Info 4. Good News Reports The enrollment is up; Meet the Staff Nights were well attended; thanks to Bob Hagler for email research and change to Google Education email; Congratulations to baseball team members, Cade Hennemann and Hendy Hamilton for their SJR all area team honorable mention; and softball players, Makenna Byers, Kiley Craigmiles, and McKinze Roth.
Info 5. PTO and Student Council updates No reports
Action 6. Approval of Minutes Action 6.1 Approve regular board meeting minutes of July 21, 2016 Motion: Approve the 7/21/16 regular board meeting minutes.
Motion: Starr Second: Kern Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Wort
Action 7. Approval of Financial Reports and Expenditures Action 7.1 Consideration and approval of financial reports and expenditures Motion: Approve bills of $56,778.77; addendum bills of $29,934.52; and the financial reports.
Motion: Adcock Second: Craigmiles Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Wort
Action 7.2 Presentation of tentative budget 2016-2017 Superintendent Alexander reviewed the proposed 2016/2017 budget noting that due to drastic Corp. Tax estimates and reduction due to State error in prior calculations, the budget shows deficit spending but does not require the reduction plan because carryover funds are available to help with the shortfall. Also, noted was the budget will be updated to include the need for a new drivers’ education car, major repairs to the forklift, and horizontal movement and benefit adjustments for staff.
Action 7.3 Establish budget hearing date and time Motion: Accept the tentative 16/17 Budget and place it on display in the unit office and set the Budget Hearing on September 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm.
Motion: Kern Second: Adcock Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Wort
Info 8. Recognition of Visitors None
Info 9. Administrative Reports Administrative reports herein attached. Principal Kratochvil noted the date error in the Handbook, JH Promotion will be 5/25/17 at 7:00 p.m. and HS Graduation will be 5/20/17 at 7:00 p.m. Principal Loftus gave a presentation on the “Guided Reading Program.”
10. New Business Action 10.1 Consideration and approval of personnel resignations Motion: Accept the resignations of Larry Boblitt and Stan Butzow as district regular bus route drivers.
Motion: Wort Second: Kern Ayes: 5-0 President Craigmiles thanked Larry and Stan for taking such good care of our kids.
Motion: Accept the resignation of Luke Petersen as classroom aide.
Motion: Starr Second: Adcock Ayes: 5-0
Action 10.2 Action on employment of non-certified staff and
Extra-curricular staff Motion: Approve the reemployment of Laura Byers, Connie Roberts, Nyla Cooper, Peggy Sue Masters, Lisa Dozier, Alexandra Ibberson, Jacinda Roberts, and Jenny Branum as aides for 2016/17.
Motion: Adcock Second: Starr Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Wort
Motion: Approve the employment of Scarlett Lewis and Tina DiPol as aides for 2016/17.
Motion: Wort Second: Adcock Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Wort
Motion: Approve the employment of Melissa Dennis as HS Head Track coach for 2016/17.
Motion: Wort Second: Starr Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Wort
Motion: Approve the employment of Kedra Brown as JH Head Track coach for 2016/17.
Motion: Kern Second: Craigmiles Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Wort
Action 10.3 Consideration and approval of the senior trip Motion: Approve the Senior Florida Trip itinerary for 2016/17.
Motion: Craigmiles Second: Adcock Ayes: 5-0
Action 10.4 Consideration and approval of all hazardous crossings in District #11 Motion: Approve the continued hazardous crossing designations in District #11 for 2016/17.
Motion: Adcock Second: Kern Ayes: 5-0
Action 10.5 Consideration and approval to move September Board Meeting date Motion: Move the regular September Board meeting to Sept. 21, 2016.
Motion: Starr Second: Wort Ayes: 5-0
Info 10.6 First reading of Administrative Policy and Procedure revisions Reviewed the First Reading of Administrative Policy and Procedure revisions
Info 10.7 Board discussion on waiver of 105 ILCS 5/10-20.12a Superintendent Alexander updated the board on the possibility of a waiver of tuition for children of teachers who do not live in the District. He reported that the PEA had no concerns. One concern would be that the waiver could lead to adding staff due to increased class size. The possibility will be discussed further at the September meeting.
Action 11. Adjournment Motion: Adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
Motion: Wort Second: Adcock Ayes: 5-0
Next regular meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for— Wed, September 21, 2016 Pawnee School Cafeteria 6:00 p.m.—executive session 7:00 p.m. - regular session 7:00 p.m. – Budget Hearing
August 2016 Junior High/High School Principal’s Report
Current Enrollment: High School-189 (177) Junior High-109 (98) Total: (298) 7th- 52() 8th-57(57) 9th-47(41) 10th-41(41) 11th-49(46) 12th-52(52) Suspensions: 0 Good News:
Personnel:
Two recommendations for hire.
o Melissa Dennis Head High School Track Coach o Kedra Brown Head Junior High School Track Coach Guidance Office Report:
Registration Academics:
High School Graduation is Friday, May 26 at 7:00 Activities:
Current Job Vacancies
o 7th Grade Boys Basketball o Assistant High School Softball o Assistant High School Boys Basketball Other:
Junior High Softball
Pawnee Grade School Board Report August 18, 2016
o Pawnee Grade School Enrollment PFA PreK (Grant)
Tuition
ECE Kdg 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th PreK
27 10 3 59
(3 sect.)
54 (3 sect.)
41 (2 sect.)
43 (2 sect.)
46 (3 sect.)
45 (3 sect.)
39 (2 sect.)
Total 327 K-6 367 PK-6 Notes: The Grant Program can have up to 35. The ECE classroom (PM only) has two openings. Tuition ended the year at 12 and is currently starting with 10. PreK Screening is scheduled for 8/19/16
Good News Report:
Junior High Promotion is Thursday, May 25 at 7:00
26 Volleyball
15 Junior High Baseball
Meet the Staff Nights
First week of school
29 Football
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Administrative Update:
Personnel
? Recommendations for new hire:
Scarlett Lewis, Aide Tina DiPol, Aide Suspensions
None to report
August 18, 2016 SCHOOL BOARD REPORT SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Good News- Staff and Students are back in the building! Thank you to Bob Hagler. Bob worked on switching our email over to Google. This will allow us to share documents through Google Drive. This service is free through Google Education. Bob researched the process and answered many questions I had. The staff did a good job getting the building cleaned and projects completed over the summer. Good Job Richard, Scott, Jim, Tyler, Stan, Mike, and our student helpers.
Superintendent Report: 1. Google Email- Everyone who has a school email can now log into their email using www.google.com and gmail. You must put in the full address (ex. galexander@pawneeschools.org) and your current password. 2. Phone System is completed. A nice feature with the new system is when a parent leaves a voicemail with our teachers and administrators, that person receives an email telling them they have a voicemail and they can listen to the message. (If they have speakers on their computer) 3. Roof is to be completed today. The heat and rain caused them to go over the target date by 4 days. I spoke with Tim and he said the heat in July put them behind because you do not want to apply the coating when it is over 110 degrees on the roof because it can affect the shelf life of the product. Rain was a problem because they waited at least 2 days to dry before applying the coating. 4. Outside organizations/Flyers- Many people do not fully understand why we don’t just hand out fliers or why at halftime of a game we don’t let outside organizations become involved. I gave you a law update article on a Satanic group wanting to do an after school program.
5. FOIA Request- Sinthu Ramalingam Policy Associate
PreK starts August 23
Academic Program
? Guided Reading Presentation
rd
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FOIA request asking if the district has an acceleration policy. This request was on August 10. Response was sent via email on August 10, 2016
For a number of years many schools have had religious-based clubs and organizations which meet before or after regular school hours. As a way of providing equal treatment to all religious organizations, those schools may be required to provide access to atheistic groups, as described in the note below. The alternative may be to deny all religious-based groups access to school facilities.
Secular organization known as ‘Satanic Temple’ plans to open after school programs at public elementary schools nationwide
The Satanic Temple is planning to introduce a new after-school program to select public elementary schools across the nation later this year, according to Education News. Doug Mesner, co-founder of the group, argues that if Christian evangelical groups are already participating in after-school programs, Satanic groups should be allowed to as well.
The group’s website notes that the “Educatin’ with Satan” program will teach children a number of concepts, including “critical reasoning, independent- thinking, fun and free thought.” The website goes on to say that while many believe the group worships the devil, this is not exactly true. The group does not teach about the literal existence of Satan, instead using the name as a symbol for rebellion against tyranny and authoritarian rule. The website adds that the group believes in science above all.
The group said that meetings of the after-school program will include a healthy snack, a reading lesson, a creative learning lesson, a science lesson, puzzle solving, and an art project. In order to make the after-school program a reality, the group said they plan to make use of the same approach used by the Child Evangelism Fellowship to ensure its Good News Club program, which focuses on lessons from the Bible, made it into schools across the country.
Walt Zukowski Zukowski Law Offices 817 Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 815-223-3434 www.zukowskilaw.com
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