Fifty students signed up for summer school, which started June 20. | File photo
Fifty students signed up for summer school, which started June 20. | File photo
The Pawnee Community Unit School District No. 11 Board of Education met June 16 to report on summer school enrollment.
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.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the district:
Board of Education
Pawnee Community Unit School District #11
Thursday, June 16, 2016
6:15 p.m. – Closed Session, Unit Office
7:00 p.m. – Regular Session, Cafeteria
Action 1. Call to Order and Roll Call
President Craigmiles called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm
Members present: Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Starr
Members absent: Adcock, Ward, Wort
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 5ILCS 120/2(C)1,2,9, and 11.
Motion: Adjourn to Executive 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 5ILCS 120/2(C)1,2,9, and 11.
Motion: Kern
Second: Starr
Ayes: Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Starr
Ward arrived at 6:19 pm
President Craigmiles declared the meeting open at 7:00 p.m.
Motion: Seal the minutes of Executive Session.
Motion: Ward
Second: Kern
Ayes: 5-0
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-please stand if able
Info 3. Communications
A letter of appreciation and congratulations for monetary support from the Heart Association
was shared with the board.
Info 4. Good News
Fifty students have signed up for summer school, which starts 6/20/16. Gage NewinghamClarke
and Garrett Gillette qualified for the State Track Meet. The summer cleaning and repairs
are progressing well.
Info 5. Approval of Minutes
Action 5.1 Approve regular board meeting minutes of May 23, 2016
Motion: Approve the 5/23/16 regular board meeting minutes.
Motion: Starr
Second: Ward
Ayes: 5-0
6. Approval of Financial Reports and Expenditures
Action 6.1 Consideration and approval of financial reports and expenditures
Motion: Approve bills of $14,910.28; addendum bills of $10,792.16; and the financial
reports.
Motion: Ward
Second: Craigmiles
Ayes: Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Starr, Ward
6.2 Consideration and approval of Interfund Loan from Working Cash
to IMRF in the amount of $17,700
Due to early tax collections an Interfund Loan will not be necessary to cover the shortage in
IMRF
6.3 Consideration and approval to adjust line item in the 2015-2016
budget
Motion: Approve the necessary line item adjustment to the 2015/2016 budget due to the
NCLB amendment and changes in planned spending.
Motion: Shelton
Second: Kern
Ayes: Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Starr, Ward
Info 7. Recognition of Visitors
Principal Kratochvil introduced Jason Kirkendoll, one of the recommended football coaching
volunteers.
Info 8. Administrative Reports
Reports herein attached.
Superintendent Alexander reported that he had received an inquiry about the possibility of
petitioning the State Board to waive tuition for teacher’s children living outside the district. The
board decided to further discuss and explore if other districts offer this benefit and what would
be the community’s reaction.
9. New Business
Action 9.1 Consideration and approval to accept personnel resignation
Motion: Accept the resignation of Tera Schwartz as Kindergarten instructor.
Motion: Kern
Second: Starr
Ayes: 5-0
The board wished her well, she will be greatly missed.
Motion: Accept the resignation of Travis Simpson as JV Basketball coach.
Motion: Craigmiles
Second: Ward
Ayes: 5-0
Action 9.2 Consideration and approval of employment for certified teaching positions
and extra-curricular positions
Motion: Employ Bailie Lantz as GS instructor for 2016/2017.
Motion: Shelton
Second: Kern
Ayes: Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Starr, Ward
Motion: Employ Rachel Smith as GS instructor for 2016/2017.
Motion: Shelton
Second: Craigmiles
Ayes: Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Starr, Ward
Motion: Employ Shannon May as Football assistant for 2016/2017.
Motion: Shelton
Second: Craigmiles
Ayes: Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Starr, Ward
Action 9.3 Consideration and approval of extra-curricular coaches in High School
Baseball, High School Softball, Junior High Track and High School Track
Motion: Employ the listed extra-curricular coaches for 2016/2017.
Motion: Ward
Second: Kern
Ayes: Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Ward
Nay: Shelton
Action 9.4 Consideration and approval of football and junior high softball volunteers
Motion: Approve Jason McKenzie, Joe Fisher, Jeff Kirkendoll and Jason Kirkendoll as
football volunteer assistants and Jeff Jarrett, Brandon Schutt, and Matt Hinds as
volunteer JH softball assistants.
Motion: Shelton
Second: Ward
Ayes: 5-0
Action 9.5 Consideration and approval of non-certified pay increase
Motion: Approve the non-certified pay increases as recommended by the administration.
Motion: Shelton
Second: Ward
Ayes: Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Wort, Ward
Action 9.6 Consideration and approval of administrative pay increase
Motion: Approve the administrative pay increases of 1.5% as discussed.
Motion: Craigmiles
Second: Kern
Ayes: Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Wort, Ward
Action 9.7 Consideration and approval of Elementary and Jr/Sr High
Handbook for 2016-2017
It was noted the wording in “Access to Student Social Media” section should say “permission”
and not just “consult.”
Motion: Approve the 16/17 Elementary and Jr/Sr High Handbooks.
The motion was tabled pending further review by the school attorney pertaining to mandatory
language requirements.
Action 10. Adjournment
Motion: Adjourn meeting at 8:24 p.m.
Motion: Shelton
Second: Ward
Ayes: 5-0
Next regular meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for—
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Cafeteria
6:00 p.m.—executive session
7:00 p.m.—regular session
June 2016 Junior High/High School Principal’s Report
Current Enrollment: High School-177 (195) Junior High-98 (87) Total:
275 (282)
7
th
-57 (54) 8
th
-41(46) 9
th
-41(41) 10th-
46(50) 11th
-52(63) 12th
-37(41)
Suspensions: 0
Good News:
Congratulations to Gage Newingham-Clarke and Garrett Gillette on qualifying for the
State Track Meet
Personnel:
One recommendation for hire.
Volunteer List
Guidance Office Report:
Academics:
Handbook committee update
Registration is August 4th, from 9-12, 4-7
Activities:
Current Job Vacancies
o Junior High Baseball
o Assistant High School Girls Basketball
o Head Junior High Track
o 7
th Grade Boys Basketball
o Freshman Football
o Assistant High School Softball
Anticipated Vacancies
o Assistant High School Boys Basketball
o High School Track
Student Council and 8th Grade Six Flags Trip
Other:
Pawnee Grade School
Board Report
6/16/2016
Pawnee Grade School Enrollment
PFA
PreK
(Grant
)
Tuitio
n
PreK
ECE Kdg 1
st 2
nd 3
rd 4
th 5
th 6
th
27 10 3 59
(3 sect.)
58
(3 sect.)
40
(2 sect.)
41
(3 sect.)
46
(2 sect.)
48
(3 sect.)
36
(2 sect.)
Total
328 K-6
368 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. All numbers are current as of 6.6.2016.
Good News Report:
Summer school registration is great! 50 students have signed up and the program is full.
Administrative Update:
Academic Program
o Student/Parent Handbook Updates (see separate list)
Personnel
o First Grade: Bailie Lantz (57 applicants)
o Kindergarten: Rachael Smith (43 applicants)
o Aide needs for next year: 1 FTE PE, 1 FTE Program Aide for Special Education,
.5 FTE Program Aide for Early Childhood (.5 would be the only new need at this
time)
Suspensions
None to report
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