The Board of Education met for an Amended Budget Hearing in the Board Room at the Administrative Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. and continued in regular session at 6:35 p.m.  Notification of the meeting together with an agenda and other Board material had been mailed on Friday, June 10, 2011 to the individual Board members and news media.

ROLL CALL
Present:  Mr. Tom Balser, President; Mr. Tom LeMoine, Vice-President; Mr. Kevin Sward, Secretary; Mr. Woody Lenox, Mrs. Pam Tourtillott, Mr. Jim Schielein and Tracy Greenwalt
Electronically Present:    None
Absent:  None

Also present were:  Mr. Michael Juenger, Superintendent;  Mrs. Margo Empen, Assistant Superintendent; Mr. Dave Blackburn, Business Manager; Dr. Michael Grady, Principal, Dixon High School; Ms. Karen Price, Assistant Principal, Dixon High School; Mr. Jeff Gould, Principal, Jefferson School; Mr. Dave Suarez, Principal, Lincoln School; Mr. Dan Rick, Principal, Washington School; Mrs. Sue Johnson, Assistant Principal, Reagan Middle School;  Ms. Emily Coleman, reporter, Sauk Valley Newspapers; Mrs. Danette Dallgas-Frey, reporter, WSDR radio; Mr. Nick Mahan, reporter, WIXN radio; Mrs. Dianne Frye, Mr. Kevin Schultz and Mrs. Deb Schultz

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Dave Suarez, Principal, led the Board of Education, administrative staff and visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance.

AMENDED BUDGET HEARING
Board President Tom Balser declared the Amended Budget Hearing open at 6:30 p.m. 
There being no questions or comments concerning the amended budget, a motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. LeMoine, to declare the hearing closed at 6:35 p.m.  This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Sward, Tourtillott, Lenox, Greenwalt, Schielein, LeMoine and Balser .  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.

REGULAR MEETING
Mr. Balser called the regular meeting to order at 6:35p.m.

ROLL CALL
Present: Mr. Tom Balser, President; Mr. Tom LeMoine, Vice-President; Mr. Kevin Sward, Secretary; Mr. Woody Lenox, Mrs. Pam Tourtillott, Mr. Jim Schielein and Tracy Greenwalt

CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Mr. LeMoine, seconded by Mr. Schielein, to approve the consent agenda items as presented.  This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--LeMoine, Sward, Tourtillott, Schielein, Brechon, Greenwalt, Lenox and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
a.    Approved the regular meeting minutes of May 19, 2011 and special meeting minutes May 19, 2011, May 31, 2011 and June 6, 2011 and the Athletics and Activities meeting minutes of June 6, 2011;
b. Approved the Monthly Bills and Treasurer’s Report;
c. Approved the Monthly Expense Report;
d. Approved the Monthly School Discipline Report;
e. Approved the Monthly Enrollment Report;
f. Approved the Staff Development Report;
g. Ratified the LCSEA monthly bills and the Treasurer’s Report.
Mr. Juenger announced that $1,712,120.32 was the disbursement amount still owed by the State to the District for FY 11.  He reported $939,782.96 is scheduled to be paid and that $772,337.36 is not yet scheduled.

CITIZEN’S AGENDA
There was no Public Comment.
Mr. Bullock reported that Molly Fane received the Student of the Year award at Reagan Middle School.
Mr. Bullock reported that Reagan Middle School 6th graders and faculty are going green and have completed Phase 1 of their landscaping project. Sheppard College has expressed an interest in a partnership with the students at Reagan in 6th grade to begin Phase 2 and have offered to produce the plants for their project.
Mr. Gould announced that for the 2011-12 school year Jefferson School has developed a partnership with Dixon Rotary who will sponsor Early Act, a program to promote service learning for elementary students and with the Kiwanis of Dixon who will sponsor K-Kids, a program used to develop character building, inclusiveness, caring, and leadership.   He also stated that activities such as Jefferson Jumble and the spirit committee will continue next year. 
Mr. Suarez reported that the work scheduled at Lincoln School for maintenance projects are running smoothly.   He thanked Board members and administration for the 10 years he was employed with the District. 
Mr. Rick reported that he recently received a grant called “Community that Cares” in the amount of $2,500.  The grant focuses on health care and mental health cognitive for all kids from birth to 18 by helping them reach their highest potential.   Mrs. Pam Maas assisted Mr. Rick in writing the grant. 
Dr. Grady announced that two Dixon High School athletes placed in the finals at the IHSA State Track and Field competition.  Lexie Duncan placed 8th in the Girls Long Jump and Ricky Laskowski placed 3rd in the Boys 300 Hurdles. 
Dr. Grady thanked Board members for attending the graduation ceremony at Dixon High School.
Dr. Grady reported that several certified staff from the high school and the middle school will be partnering together as they attend training at the ROE to help them better align the District’s Math curriculum.
Ms. Sue Johnson thanked Reagan Middle School administration and Mr. Suarez for allowing her time to visit Lincoln School to meet with staff and to attend IEP meetings in order to prepare for the 2011-12 school year.
Mr. Juenger thanked Mr. Kinsella for setting up the electronic packets for the Board members and administration.
Mrs. Frye reported that Washington School received six new outdoor benches for the “Sit and Read” program.  The request was sent to the Partnership Committee from Mrs. Mandy Dallas, a teacher at Washington School.  The Partnership Committee granted her the allocations to purchase the material and the Building and Trades class from Dixon High School constructed the benches.

BOARD COMMENTS
There was no Board Comment.

INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Grady reported that 21 Dixon High School student athletes have earned NIB12 All Conference All Academic honors for the Spring season 2010-11. 
Board members received information on students who received Dixon High School scholarships and awards from the senior class of 2010-11 school year.  The total of the local awards reported was $194,652. 
Mr. Juenger reported that in July, Board members will receive a comprehensive list of student fees and increases for the 2011-12 school year to be considered for Board approval. 
Mrs. Empen provided Board members with a synopsis of the 2010-11 measurement of academic progress data.  The information was provided to the Board to show the learning and growth pattern of students in the District.  Mrs. Empen reported that this method is a great way to address areas before the students return in the Fall. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A motion was made by Mr. Schielein, seconded by Mrs. Greenwalt, to approve the second reading of the Reagan Middle School Restructuring Plan as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea-- Sward, Tourtillott, Schielein, Greenwalt, Lenox, LeMoine and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.

NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Mr. Lenox, seconded by Mr. LeMoine, to accept the recommendation to approve the FY 11 Amended Budge as presented.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Tourtillott, Schielein, Greenwalt, Lenox, LeMoine, Sward and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Sward, seconded by Mrs. Greenwalt, to approve authorizing the administration to continue using the services of the firm Wipfli CPA’s and Consultants for preparing the District’s FY 11, FY 12 and FY 13 audits as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Schielein, Greenwalt, Lenox, LeMoine, Sward, Tourtillott and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. Lenox, to accept the recommendation to approve IASB restricted annual dues for the 2011-12 school year as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Greenwalt, Lenox, LeMoine, Sward, Tourtillott, Schielein, and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mr. LeMoine, seconded by Mrs. Greenwalt, to approve the Renewal of the Dixon Athletic Boosters Club Agreement for 2011-12 as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results: Voting yea--Lenox, LeMoine, Sward, Tourtillott, Schielein, Greenwalt and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Schielein, seconded by Mr. Sward, to approve the recommendation to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Treasurer to Make a Permanent Transfer of Working Cash Fund Interest as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--LeMoine, Sward, Tourtillott, Schielein, Greenwalt, Lenox and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. Lenox, to approve the Resolution Establishing the Prevailing Wage Schedule, Lee and Ogle Counties, for June 2011 as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Sward, Tourtillott, Schielein, Greenwalt, Lenox, LeMoine and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Sward, seconded by Ms. Tourtillott, to accept the recommendation to approve the changes made to the K-12 Student Handbooks for the 2011-12 school year as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--LeMoine, Sward, Tourtillott, Brechon, Greenwalt, Lenox and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Greenwalt, seconded by Mr. LeMoine, to accept the recommendation to approve the updated policy – 3:30 – Chain of Command Policy as presented.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Schielein, Greenwalt, Lenox, LeMoine, Sward, Tourtillott and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Juenger reported Supervisors did not meet since the last Board of Education meeting.
Mr. Juenger reported that a copy of his personal Plan on a Page that was included in the Board packet reflects the steps he needs to take to ensure that the District Goals are met. Board members were informed that his plan was shared with the Principals as a guide so they can align the School Goals and their Personal Goals with the District Goals.    Mr. Juenger added that by October of 2011, every teacher should have their Goals posted in the classroom that aligns with the Schools Goals, which align with the District Goals.
The School Board Association is requesting Board members to update their IASB activities summaries so that they may receive the recognition and credit for the work that they do as Board of Education members.
Mr. Juenger reported that at the Activities and Athletics meeting there was a short discussion about the District’s direction regarding the future of technology.   Mr. Juenger asked Board members if there was any interest in meeting with Mr. Kinsella and the District’s technology personnel to discuss the direction of the District’s technology use.
Mr. Juenger reported that the Dixon Park District tabled the action item concerning gates on Chuck Vaile Drive in order to allow Board of Education members to have conversation with members of the Dixon Park District Board before action is taken.  Ms. Tourtillott, Mr. LeMoine, Mr. Schielein and Mr. Balser stated that they would like to represent the Board of Education in the discussion.

CORRESPONDENCES
None

ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. Lenox, to convene into executive session at 8:13 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees; collective negotiating matters; purchase or lease of real property and student disciplinary case or other matters relating to an individual student.  This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--LeMoine, Sward, Tourtillott, Schielein, Greenwalt, Lenox and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mrs. Greenwalt, seconded by Ms. Tourtillott, to reconvene to open session at 10:22 p.m.  This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--LeMoine, Sward, Tourtillott, Schielein, Greenwalt, Lenox and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Lenox, seconded by Mrs. Greenwalt, to approve the following personnel items.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Greenwalt, Lenox, LeMoine, Sward, Tourtillott, Schielein and Balser. Motion unanimously approved.
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•    Approve the employment of Lee Eastman, Business Teacher, Dixon High School, effective August 22, 2011;
•    Approve the employment of Kevin Schultz, Director of Building and Grounds, District Office, effective July 1, 2011;
•    Approve the employment of Sandy Baar, Teacher, Summer School Program, High School, APEX Credit Recovery, effective June 8, 2011 through July 2, 2011;
•    Approve the employment of Jennifer Kirchner, Teacher, Summer School Program, High School, APEX Credit Recovery, effective June 8, 2011 through July 2, 2011;
•    Approve the employment of Heidi Palmer, Teacher, Summer School Program, Reagan Middle School, Grades K-1, effective July 25, 2011 through August 19, 2011;
•    Approve the employment of Keely Dewey, Teacher, Summer School Program, Reagan Middle School, Grades 5-6, effective July 25, 2011 through August 19, 2011;
•    Approve the change in status of Laura Fassig from Special Education, Reagan Middle School, to Special Education, Lincoln School, effective August 22, 2011;
•    Approve the resignation of Joey Sagel, Special Education, Washington School, effective June 7, 2011;
•    Approve the resignation of Greg Noack, Teacher, Reagan Middle School, effective July 15, 2011;
•    Approve the resignation of Greg Noack, Yearbook Advisor, Reagan Middle School, effective July 15, 2011;
•    Approve the resignation of Rick Shroyer, Head Girls Softball Coach, Dixon High School, effective immediately;
•    Approve the employment of the following coaches for the 2011-12 school year:
Tammy Hill – Cross Country Team – Dixon High School;
Dave Smith – Summer Weight Room Supervisor – Dixon High School;
Tom Padilla – Academic Team – Dixon High School;
Sam Gallucci – Head Boys Baseball Coach – Dixon High School;
Mahmoud Etemadi – Head Girls Soccer Coach – Dixon High School;
Jeff Masters – Assistant Girls Soccer Coach – Dixon High School;
Steve Boll – Head Boys Tennis Coach – Dixon High School;
Emma Hubbs – Assistant Boys Tennis Coach – Dixon High School;
Bruce Luther – Head Boys Track Coach – Dixon High School;
Rich Lawton – Assistant Boys Track Coach – Dixon High School;
Kel Bond – Assistant Boys Track Coach – Dixon High School;
Lindsy Stumphenhorst – Head Girls Track Coach – Dixon High School;
Jamie Brigl – Assistant Girls Track Coach – Dixon High School;
Kyle Stumpenhorst – Assistant Girls Track Coach – Dixon High School;
Jason LaMendola – Head Boys Track Coach – Reagan Middle School;
Megan Kruty – Assistant Boys Track Coach – Reagan Middle School;
Adriana Andreou – Head Girls Track Coach – Reagan Middle School;
Stacy Patterson – Assistant Girls Track Coach – Reagan Middle School.

A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. Sward, to adjourn at 10:25 p.m.  By voice vote, motion unanimously approved.