The Pawnee Community Unit School District No. 11 Board of Education met Sept. 21 to adopt the 2017 budget.
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 Wednesday, September 21, 2016 6:15 p.m. – Closed Session, Unit Office 7:00 p.m. – Budget Hearing, Cafeteria Following Budget Hearing – Regular Session, Cafeteria
Agenda “Regular Meeting”
Action 1. Call to Order and Roll Call President Craigmiles called the meeting to order at 6:17 pm
Members present: Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Wort Members absent: Adcock, Starr, Ward Administrators Present: Alexander, Kratochvil, 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 6:18 pm 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, Shelton, Wort Loftus, Adcock, and Ward arrived at 6:26 pm.
President Craigmiles declared the meeting open at 7:04 p.m.
Motion: Seal the minutes of executive session.
Motion: Wort Second: Adcock Ayes: 6-0
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-please stand if able
3. Budget Hearing Info 3.1 2016-2017 Budget Hearing Craigmiles called the Budget Hearing to order at 7:05 p.m. Superintendent Alexander reviewed the proposed budget and noted the budget was on display in the unit office and no one came in to review it. Some necessary adjustments to the budget are: increases in salaries due to horizontal movement and additional staff; increase in benefits, forklift repairs; Dr. Ed car replacement; and increase in Corp Tax revenue due to off-set given for prior year’s shortfall caused by State miscalculation.
President Craigmiles declared the Budget Hearing closed at 7:12 p.m.
Action 3.2 Adoption of 2016-2017 budget Motion: Adopt the 2016/2017 Budget as presented.
Motion: Kern Second: Adcock Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Ward, Wort Nays: 0
Info 4. Communications Thank you from the Rabideau family for the flowers and an invitation to the Food Pantry Open House were shared with the board.
Info 5. Good News Reports Principal Loftus reported: GS assessments have been completed; the Title I and Title II grants have been approved. Principal Kratochvil reported: congratulations to the successful JH baseball team; congratulations to Ethan Clark and Chelby Harden; and commend the JH girls’ softball team for their excellent example of good sportsmanship. Andrea Condon was recognized as Student Council Student of the Month.
Superintendent Alexander recognized Craigmiles and Shelton for being named IASB Association Distinguished Board Members. Lyle Wind conducted the safety walkthrough for the ROE today and noted the continued improvement efforts of the district. Scott Day is a very conscientious asset to the District. Thanks to all for their continued efforts to improve the safety of the building.
Info 6. PTO and Student Council updates Student Council gave an update on the Homecoming celebration.
Action 7. Approval of Minutes Action 7.1 Approve regular board meeting minutes of August 18, 2016 Motion: Approve the 8/18/16 regular board meeting minutes with the corrected date of HS Graduation of 5/26/17.
Motion: Adcock Second: Kern Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Wort
Action 8. Approval of Financial Reports and Expenditures Action 8.1 Consideration and approval of financial reports and expenditures Motion: Approve bills of $67,027.81; addendum bills of $14,654.66; and the financial reports.
Motion: Ward Second: Craigmiles Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Ward, Wort
Info 9. Recognition of Visitors None
Info 10. Administrative Reports Reports herein attached.
Supt. Alexander mentioned the possibility of Wednesday night board meeting to allow members to attend their children’s sporting events.
11. Old Business Action 11.1 Authorize Superintendent to begin process of applying for waiver of 105 ILCS 5/10-20.12a Motion: Authorize the superintendent to begin the waiver process of 105 ILCS 5/10- 20.12a.
Motion: Wort Second: Adcock Ayes: 6-0
Action 11.2 Consideration and approval of Administrative Policy and
Procedure revisions Motion: Approve the Administrative Policy and Procedure revisions as presented,
Motion: Kern Second: Wort Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Ward, Wort
12. New Business Action 12.1 Consideration and approval of ISBE recognition Motion: Approve the ISBE recognition application.
Motion: Shelton Second: Ward Ayes: 6-0
Action 12.2 Consideration and approval of certified resignation Motion: Accept the resignation of Rachael Smith as Kindergarten teacher effective 9/9/16,
Motion: Wort Second: Adcock Ayes: 6-0
Action 12.3 Consideration and approval of personnel hiring and volunteer coaches Motion: Approve the employment of Tristen Gary as 7th grade boys’ basketball coach,
Motion: Ward Second: Adcock Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Ward, Wort
Motion: Approve the employment of Jeff Kirkendoll as HS JV boys’ basketball coach,
Motion: Shelton Second: Kern Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Ward, Wort
Motion: Approve the employment of Brandon Hott as grade school aide.
Motion: Shelton Second: Wort Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Ward, Wort
Motion: Approve Volunteers- JH Girls Basketball- Abby Salzeider; High School Girls Basketball- Chris Hennemann and Casara Marsaglia
Motion: Ward Second: Kern Ayes: 6-0
Action 12.4 Consideration and approval to authorize the Superintendent to
purchase a driver ed. vehicle not to exceed $20,000 Motion: Approve the purchase of a driver education vehicle not to exceed $20,000.00,
Motion: Shelton Second: Adcock Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Shelton, Ward, Wort
Action 12.5 Appoint two board members to community relations committee President Craigmiles appointed Ward and Wort to serve on the community relations committee.
Action 13. Adjournment Motion: Adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Motion: Shelton Second: Adcock Ayes: 6-0
Next regular meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for— Thursday, October 20, 2016 Pawnee School Cafeteria 6:00 p.m.—executive session
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