St. Elmo Board of Education, January 25, 2010

The Board of Education of St. Elmo Community School District No. 202 met in Regular Session at 7:30 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2010. Present were: Doug Aderman, Andra Carson, Randy Myers, Chad Wilhour and Shannon Moss. Absent: Kevin Maxey and Dean Buzzard. s Also present were Deb Philpot, Brian Garrard, Cathy Griffith, Tyson Pearcy, Cheri Myers, Doug Sitton, Sean Hannagan, and Marcia Heckert.

Roll Call

Motion Carson seconded by Wilhour to adopt the agenda. Ayes: Aderman, Wilhour, Myers, Moss, and Carson. Nays: None.

Motion by Carson seconded by Myers to approve the open and closed minutes of the December 21 regular meeting. Ayes: Aderman, Wilhour, Myers, Carson, and Moss. Nays: None.

Visitor Communication

Cheri Myers addressed the Board of Education asking the district to consider re-organizing a dance team for St. Elmo Jr.-Sr. High School. Doug Sitton, Sitton Consulting Group addressed the board regarding services his company could provide the district when considering bids from performance contractors.

Reports

Elementary Principal Hannagan

Mr. Hannagan provided a calendar of events for the Elementary School for the next two months. He addressed the induction of the new technology equipment into the Elementary programs, a new assessment tool that is being provided for the U of I Grant, and the plan to do a video podcast of the morning announcements.

Jr.-Sr. High – Principal Garrard

Mr. Garrard discussed items being considered prior to finalizing the master schedule for next year.

Superintendent’s Report – Mrs. Philpot

Mrs. Philpot reported on the Assemblies held last week at both the Elementary and Jr.-Sr. High schools. Marques Sullivan, former NFL Linebacker visited on behalf of the National Census Bureau. Future activities to provide information on the importance of filling out the Census Forms are planned in conjunction with future events. A committee consisting of the Jr.-Sr. High Principal, Superintendent, two board members and the Athletic Director was formed to meet with a Brownstown School District Committee to discuss further co-oping of sports.

Doug Aderman – IASB Region Meeting

Doug Aderman on the IASB Governmental Meeting he attended in Greenville.

Old Business

Motion by Moss seconded by Aderman to adopt the second reading of December PRESS Policies. Ayes: Carson, Moss, Wilhour, Aderman, and Myers. Nays: None.

Energy Performance contract request for proposals, information and direction.

Motion by Myers seconded by Wilhour to set a special meeting for Wednesday February 3, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. for building projects. Ayes: Carson, Moss, Wilhour, Aderman and Myers. Nays: None.

New Business

Financial Update

Mrs. Philpot reviewed receipts and expenditures for the first half of this current school year. The district received the first quarter payments on special education and transportation just last week. Districts normally receive four quarterly payments each year from the state. Projections for the current school year are for at least two quarterly payments and possibly a third being received. Projections for the 2010-2011 indicate a drop of $300 - $600 per student in per capita funding from the State of Illinois.

Motion by Moss seconded by Wilhour to approve the bills and financial reports. Ayes: Carson, Moss, Wilhour, Aderman and Myers. Nays: None.

Motion by Moss seconded by Aderman to enter into closed session regarding appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity at 9:17 p.m. Ayes: Moss, Aderman, Carson, Wilhour, and Myers. Nays: None.

Motion by Aderman seconded by Carson to return to open session at 12:03 a.m. Ayes: Moss, Aderman, Carson, Wilhour, and Myers. Nays: None.

Motion by Carson seconded by Myers to change the February Regular Board Meeting date to February 18, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Ayes: Moss, Aderman, Carson, Wilhour, and Myers. Nays: None.

Motion by Aderman seconded by Myers to adjourn. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0

Meeting adjourned at 12:11 a.m.

Signed: _________________________

Board President

Attest:_____________________________

Board Secretary