Greenfield Community Unit School District No. 10 Board of Education met Monday, June 20.
The seven members of the school board have broad authority to adopt and enforce all necessary policies for the management and government of the public schools in the district.
THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF GREENFIELD COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 10 June 20, 2016
The Board of Education of Greenfield Community Unit School District No. 10 met in regular session, in the Administrative Office, on June 20, 2016.
1. President Russ Bishop called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call the following members were present: Josh Roberts, Chris Weller, Elliott Turpin and Russ Bishop. Also present were Superintendent Kevin Bowman, Elementary Principal Chris Raynor, High School Principal Beth Bettis, Ron Plogger and Becky McClelland. Chris Goode entered the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
2. There were no additions or deletions from the Agenda. It was motioned by Roberts, seconded by Weller, to approve the Agenda as presented. Upon roll call Weller, Roberts, Turpin and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
3. Weller motioned and Roberts seconded to approve the May 16, 2016 regular meeting minutes and the May 16, 2016 executive session minutes. Upon roll call Weller, Turpin, Roberts and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
4. A motion was made by Turpin, seconded by Roberts, to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented. Upon roll call Turpin, Weller, Roberts and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See Exhibit No. 1 attached to the Official Minutes)
5. Under District Highlights, Superintendent Bowman reviewed the completed 5 Essentials Survey. This survey is administered by the University of Chicago and contains five components. Schools are surveyed on effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, supportive environment and ambitious instruction. The compiled survey data is available on a website for review.
6. Superintendent Bowman reviewed the financial data from the FRIS report. The District currently has enough reserves to operate until the end of 2016 if the State of Illinois does not pass a budget.
7. Ron Plogger, Director of Maintenance, reported on Transportation/Facilities:
-Sam Walden and Kevin Bowman met with Louco representatives on Monday, June 13th
. Louco plans to start the High School gym project on Monday, June 27th. -Elementary and High School boilers were inspected and no problems were found -Fire alarms were tested and three sensors were replaced
8. Elliott Turpin reported the Greenfield Foundation for Educational Excellence presented nineteen scholarships at the recent high school graduation ceremonies that totaled approximately $9,000. The next meeting will be held on the third Wednesday in August.
9. President Bishop presented the Prevailing Wage Ordinance for approval. This ordinance is mandated by the State of Illinois.
10. Superintendent Bowman reported Personnel changes:
-Recommend hire Elementary Teacher -Recommend hire Elementary Custodian
-Recommend hire Teacher Aide -Recommend hire Teacher Aide -Accept resignation Junior High Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach -Recommend hire Junior High Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach
11. Superintendent Bowman reviewed the Technology Committee recommendation that was tabled from the May meeting. Bowman’s opinion was that the Board should continue to table the technology purchases until August. At that time a state budget may be in place and there would be better idea of finances for the coming year.
12. High School Principal Beth Bettis reviewed the High School Handbook. She noted that several changes had been implemented to comply with Senate Bill 100.
13. Elementary Principal Chris Raynor is requesting that three Promethean Boards be purchased for the Elementary. Two will be used in the Kindergarten classrooms and one to be used elsewhere in the building. He is recommending three be purchased for $9900. These boards can be purchased with County Sales Tax funds.
14. Superintendent Bowman reported that LouCo Construction has recommended a change order on the High School sidewalk project. They are proposing to install a new concrete pad and ramp on back of the sidewalk at the garage doors. This would be graded away from the building and all expansion joints would be cleaned and stairs re-caulked. The cost of this additional work order bid is $7200.
15. Head volleyball coach, Tyann Walker, is requesting the District purchase a new volleyball net system for a total cost of $3,099. Hallock has obtained a private donation towards this system of $2,000. The district would be responsible for $1,099 of the total package.
16. The final spring Greenfield-Northwestern sports coop invoice was presented. The total spring sports loss is $25,876.19. Northwestern CUSD will reimburse Greenfield CUSD #10 for $12,938.10 which is one-half of the loss.
17. Superintendent Bowman presented a letter from the Illinois State Board of Education in regards to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This Act requires all states to determine the performance of school districts in regards to special education. Greenfield CUSD #10 has met all requirements.
18. Opportunity for Citizens to Speak-Chris Goode asked that the June board meeting date be changed in the future so it would not interfere with the Greene County Fair.
Superintendent Bowman informed the Board that Sam Walden has been nominated by the District for recognition in the State of Illinois “Those Who Excel” program. This program recognizes outstanding achievements by teachers and educational service personnel in Illinois School Districts. Walden was nominated for his long work history in Greenfield CUSD and his willingness to serve the needs of students and staff.
No Executive Session was held.
19. Turpin motioned and Roberts seconded to employ Anna Albrecht as an Elementary teacher for the 2016-2017 school term. Upon roll call Weller, Goode, Roberts, Turpin and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
20. Roberts motioned and Weller seconded to employ Richard Major III as a full-time custodian with a start date of July 5, 2016. Upon roll call Weller, Turpin, Goode, Roberts and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
21. Goode motioned and Weller seconded to employ Lindsey Clifford as a teacher aide for the 2016-2017 school year. Upon roll call Turpin, Weller, Roberts, Goode and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
22. Weller motioned and Roberts seconded to employ Roshier Creecy as a teacher aide for the 2016-2017 school year. Upon roll call Roberts, Turpin, Weller, Goode and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
23. Roberts motioned and Weller seconded to accept the resignation of Seth Shultz as the Junior High Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach. Upon roll call Roberts, Turpin, Weller, Goode and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
24. Turpin motioned and Goode seconded to employ Jacob McEvers as the Junior High Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach. Upon roll call Goode, Roberts, Turpin, Weller and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
25. Goode motioned and Roberts seconded to establish the Prevailing Wage. Upon roll call Weller, Goode, Roberts, Turpin and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See Exhibit No. 2 attached to the Official Minutes)
26. There were no applicants for Hunt Scholarships.
27. Roberts motioned and Turpin seconded to approve the sale/disposal of excess equipment in the Industrial Technology shop by Ron Plogger and Derrick Davault. Upon roll call Weller, Goode, Roberts, Turpin and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
28. Roberts motioned and Turpin seconded to table the Technology Committee recommendation. Upon roll call Weller, Goode, Roberts, Turpin and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
29. Roberts motioned and Goode seconded to approve the revised High School handbook as presented. Upon roll call Weller, Roberts, Turpin, Goode and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
30. Roberts motioned and Weller seconded to approve the purchase of three Promethean Boards for the Elementary School for $9,900 as requested. Upon roll call Roberts, Turpin, Goode, Weller and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
31. Goode motioned and Weller seconded to approve the High School Gym sidewalk change order as presented for $7,200.00. Upon roll call Roberts, Turpin, Goode, Weller and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried (See Exhibit No. 3 attached to the Official Minutes)
32. Turpin motioned and Goode seconded to approve the purchase of a new High School Volleyball Net system for $3,099 less $2,000 private donation. Upon roll call Roberts, Turpin, Goode, Weller and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
33. Correspondence-- A thank you card was read from Dr. Howard Phillips, former Board President. He thanked the board for allowing him to attend an IASB-Two Rivers meeting held last March.
34. Announcements--A question was asked on whether there was any information on the private school that is supposed to start in the fall of 2016. No definite information was available.
It was announced there would not be a July Board meeting.
35. Roberts motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Upon roll call Weller, Roberts, Turpin, Goode and Bishop voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Russell S. Bishop _______________________________________
Board President
Joshua L. Roberts _______________________________________
Treasurer
1. Meeting called to order 2. Agenda approved 3. Minutes approved 4. Consent Agenda approved 5. 5 Essentials Survey Report 6. FRIS Report 7. Transportation/Facilities Report 8. GFFEE Report 9. Prevailing Wage Ordinance 10. Personnel Recommendations 11. Technology Committee Recommendation tabled 12. High School Handbook 13. Promethean Boards requested for Elementary 14. HS Gym Sidewalk project change order 15. Volleyball Net System request 16. Sports Coop Spring Report 17. IDEA Approval 18. Sam Walden nominated for “Those Who Excel” 19. Employ Anna Albrecht-Elementary Teacher 20. Employ Richard Major III-Full-time Custodian 21. Employ Lindsey Clifford-Teacher Aide
22. Employ Roshier Creecy-Teacher Aide 23. Accept Resignation of Seth Shultz-JHBBB Asst. Coach 24. Employ Jacob McEvers-JHBBB Asst. Coach 25. Establish Prevailing Wage Ordinance 26. No Hunt Scholarship applicants 27. Approve sale/disposal excess IT equipment 28. Tabled-Technology Committee recommendations 29. Approve HS Handbook 30. Approve the purchase of 3 Promethean Boards for Elementary 31. Approve the HS Gym sidewalk change order for $7200 32. Approve the purchase of HS Volleyball net system 33. Private School Questions 34. Announcements 35. Adjourn
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