REGULAR MEETING – July 20, 2011

The Board of Education met in regular session in the Board Room at the Administrative Center on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.  Notification of the meeting together with an agenda and other Board material had been mailed on Friday, July 15, 2011 to the individual Board members and news media.

In Mr. Balser’s absence, Mr. Tom LeMoine was appointed President Pro-Tem and in the absence of Mr. Sward, Ms. Pam Tourtillott was appointed Secretary Pro-Tem.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mr. Tom LeMoine, President Pro-Tem; Ms. Pam Tourtillott, Secretary Pro-Tem; Mr. Woody Lenox, Mrs. Tracy Greenwalt (left at 10:20 p.m.), Mr. Jim Schielein and Mr. Tom Balser (arrived 7:40 p.m.)
Electronically Present:    None
Absent:  Mr. Kevin Sward

Also present were:  Mr. Michael Juenger, Superintendent;  Mr. David Blackburn, Business Manager; Mr. Chris Tennyson, Assistant Principal, Dixon High School; Ms. Sue Johnson, Principal, Lincoln School; Ms. Emily Coleman, reporter, Sauk Valley Newspapers; Mr. Nick Mahan reporter, WIXN radio;  Mr. Kevin Schultz, Director of Buildings and Grounds; and several Dixon teachers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Woody Lenox, Board Member, led the Board of Education, administrative staff and visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Mrs. Greenwalt, 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, Tourtillott, Schielein, Greenwalt and Lenox.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
a.    Approved the regular meeting minutes of June 15, 2011;
b.    Approved the Monthly Bills and Treasurer’s Report;
c. Approved the Monthly Expense Report;
d. Ratified the LCSEA Treasurer’s Report.
CITIZEN’S AGENDA
Ms. Sue Johnson, Principal, Lincoln School, reported that she received a check from the Leydig Center in the amount of $2,500 to be used as needed to help with those students who will be receiving extra academic support and will also help in funding PBIS.
Ms. Johnson reported that an estimated 77 people attended the 75th Anniversary Celebration for Lincoln School that was recently held at the Loveland Community building.
Mr. Chris Tennyson, Assistant Principal, Dixon High School, handed out to Board members the new DHS Handbook.  Mr. Tennyson reported that the artwork on the cover was designed by recent DHS graduate Evanne Deatherage.
Mr. Kevin Schultz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, provided background on several of the summer maintenance projects.  Mr. Schultz commended the maintenance and custodial workers for their hard work that they have put forth to ensure that the buildings are ready for the 2011-12 school year.
Mr. Juenger reported that he recently received a letter sent by Audrey Stanley, from VIVA.  She stated that she was very excited about this year.   Second grade students at Lincoln School will be able to participate in violin lessons during the 2011-12 school year.  
BOARD COMMENTS
Mr. Lenox stated that he was glad to hear good thing go on in the District even during the summer.
CORRESPONDENCES
None
INFORMATION ITEMS
Mr. Tennyson reported that a total of 114 Dixon High School students have applied to attend WACC for the 2011-12 school year.
Mr. Juenger reported that the Administration of the Dixon Public Schools is recommending that each school in the District host a regularly scheduled Board meeting at their building.  During the months of October through February, Board meetings will be at the different schools. 
Mr. Juenger reported that on July 13, 2011 the District Office was informed that the Pre-School for All Programs will funded, basically at the same amount as last year.  He stated that the Pre-School teachers have been informed and will move back to their Pre-K positions and their elementary teaching positions will be posted. 
NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Mr. Lenox, seconded by Ms. Tourtillott, to approve the recommendation to authorize the District to enter into a lease agreement with Lee County Special Education for 2011-12 in the amount of $18,300 per year as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Tourtillott, Schielein, Greenwalt, Lenox and LeMoine.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. Schielein, to approve the recommendation of the District’s Financial/Payroll Management Agreement with Lee County Special Education for the 2011-12 as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Schielein, Greenwalt, Lenox, LeMoine and Tourtillott.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mrs. Greenwalt, seconded by Mr. Lenox, to approve the recommendation to authorize the District to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with Lee County Special Education for 2011-12 in the amount of $3,541 per classroom as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Greenwalt, Lenox, LeMoine, Tourtillott and Schielein.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Schielein, seconded by Mrs. Greenwalt, to approve the recommendation to transfer $150,200 from the Operations and Maintenance Fund and $50,300 from the Transportation Fund into the Capital Projects Fund as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results: Voting yea--Lenox, LeMoine, Tourtillott, Schielein and Greenwalt.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. Schielein, to approve renewing a one-year lease with the Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education in the amount of $33,000 as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--LeMoine, Tourtillott, Schielein, Greenwalt and Lenox.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Lenox, seconded by Mrs. Greenwalt, to approve the resolution designating previously approved school crossing as hazardous for the 2011-12 school year.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Tourtillott, Schielein, Greenwalt, Lenox and LeMoine.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. Schielein, to approve the amended 2011-12 school calendar as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Schielein, Greenwalt, Lenox, LeMoine and Tourtillott.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Lenox, seconded by Ms. Tourtillott, to approve the recommendation to vote for the following NIA candidates:  Mrs. Sarah Willey as the Administrator, District #14 and Ms. Pamela Scanlan as the School Board Member, District #3.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Greenwalt, Lenox, Balser, LeMoine, Tourtillott and Schielein.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Schielein, seconded by Mr. LeMoine, to approve the student fees for the 2011-12 school year as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Lenox, LeMoine, Tourtillott, Schielein, Greenwalt and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mrs. Greenwalt, seconded by Ms. Tourtillott, to approve the First reading of the amended Board policies and procedures: 1:10 – School District Organization – School District Legal Status; 2:10 – Board of Education – School District Governance; 3:70 – General School Administration – Succession of Authority; 2:125 – Board of Education – Board Member Expenses; 5:125 – General Personnel – Personal Teachnology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct.  This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--LeMoine, Tourtillott, Schielein, Greenwalt, Lenox and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Juenger reported that the supplies list has been sent out to vendors and is also available on the District website.
Board members received a copy of the registration letter that Mr. Juenger is sending out to parents.
Board members were informed that the District has received recognition from the Illinois State Board of Education for meeting their financial profile.
Mr. Juenger reported that the District recently submitted a non-binding letter with the intent to enter into a services agreement to connect to the iFber fiber optic/regional broadband network, to begin before June 30, 2013.
Ms. Tourtillott reported that the “Tools for School” backpack and school supply drive will be August 10th.  The distribution date is set for August 12th.  Information will be provided to parents who qualify at the August 5th and 8th registration days.  Information on the distribution process of the supply-filled backpacks will also be provided during registration.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mr. Lenox, seconded by Mrs. Greenwalt, to convene into executive session at 8:00 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, Tourtillott, Schielein, Greenwalt, Lenox and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. Schielein, 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, Tourtillott, Schielein, Lenox and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. LeMoine, to approve the following personnel items.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--LeMoine, Tourtillott, Brechon, Lenox and Balser. Motion unanimously approved.
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·    Approve the resignation of Kathy Thomas-Stagg, English Teacher, Dixon High School, effective August 21, 2011;
·    Approve the resignation of Keri Dornbusch, Science Teacher, Dixon High School, effective August 21, 2011;
·    Approve the employment of Carmen Heim, Special Education Teacher, Washington School, effective August 22, 2011;
·    Approve the employment of Jennifer (Bacci) Hall, Special Education Teacher, Reagan Middle School, effective August 22, 2011;
·    Approve the employment of Kelsey Polte, Math Teacher, Reagan Middle School, effective August 22, 2011;
·    Approve the change in status of Luke Ravlin, from Writing Teacher to English Teacher, Dixon High School, effective August 22, 2011;
·    Approve the employment of Alisha Hollowell, Teacher, Summer School Program, Reagan Middle School, 7th Grade, effective July 25, 2011 through August 19, 2011;
·    Approve the employment of Kathy Gridley, Teacher Assistant, Summer School Program; Reagan Middle School, effective July 25, 2011 through August 19, 2011;
·    Approve the employment of Kelly Bennett, Volunteer Teacher Assistant, Summer School Program, Reagan Middle School, effective July 25, 2011 through August 19, 2011;
·    Approve the resignation of T. Evan Thorpe, Head Wrestling Coach, Reagan Middle School, effective 2011-12 school year;
·    Approve the employment of the following coaches and advisors for the 2011-12 school year:
Bob Venier – Assistant Boys Basketball – Dixon High School;
Kelli Bennett – Cheerleading Advisor – Dixon High School;
Lynda Bellows – Ticket Manager – Dixon High School;
Paul Roe – Lighting/Sound – Dixon High School;
Aaron Eddy – Student Council – Dixon High School;
Steve Boll – Band-Non-Musical – Dixon High School;
Rob Campbell – Vocal Musical – Dixon High School;
Denise Ewers – Vocal-Non-Musical – Dixon High School;
Karen Morrison – Producer/Musical – Dixon High School;
Steve Boll – Class Supervisor – Dixon High School;
Michelle Bally – Dixonian – Dixon High School;
Karen Morrison – Drama, 1 Play – Dixon High School;
Karen Morrison – Drama, Musical – Dixon High School;
Steve Boll – Curriculum Facilitator – Dixon High School;
Francis Cahill – Curriculum Facilitator – Dixon High School;
Karen Chamberlain – Curriculum Facilitator – Dixon High School;
Aaron Eddy – Curriculum Facilitator – Dixon High School;
Kelly Gingras – Curriculum Facilitator – Dixon High School;
Lisa Guenther – Curriculum Facilitator – Dixon High School;
Sandra Sodergren-Baar – Curriculum Facilitator – Dixon High School;
Lloyd Johnson – 8th Grade Boys Basketball – Reagan Middle School;
Mick Homb – 7th Grade Boys Basketball – Reagan Middle School;
Callie Conley – 8th Grade Girls Basketball – Reagan Middle School;
Lloyd Johnson – 7th Grade Girls Basketball – Reagan Middle School;
Ruth Johnson – Elementary Band – Reagan Middle School;
Nadia Wirchnianski – Musical/Choral – Reagan Middle School;
Stacy Patterson – Fall Athletic Study Hall – Reagan Middle School;
Lloyd Johnson – Fall Athletic Study Hall – Reagan Middle School;
Brigitte Renkes – Newspaper – Reagan Middle School;
Bonnie Countryman – Scholastic Bowl – Reagan Middle School.
A motion was made by Mr. Shielein, seconded by Ms. Tourtillott, to approve the following recommendation:  non-certified not included in a Collective Bargaining Unit receive a 25 cents per hour if they have worked less than 10 years for the District and employees who have worked for the District for more than 10 years as of July 1, 2011 receive a 50 cents per hour increase.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Tourtillott, Schielein, Lenox, LeMoine and Balser. Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mr. LeMoine, seconded by Mr. Lenox, to approve a new 4-year agreement with the Superintendent for the 2011-12 through 2014-15 school years and approved Mr. Michael Juenger’s request for retirement, effective June 30, 2015 as proposed.   This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Schielein, Lenox, LeMoine, Tourtillott and Balser. Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. Lenox, to adjourn at 10:28 p.m.  By voice vote, motion unanimously approved.