The Board of Education met in regular session in the Board Room at the Administrative Center on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.  Notification of the meeting together with an agenda and other Board material had been mailed on Friday, August 12, 2011 to the individual Board members and news media. 
ROLL CALL
Present:  Mr. Tom Balser, President; Mr. Tom LeMoine, Vice President; Mr. Kevin Sward, Board Secretary;  Ms. Pam Tourtillott, Mr. Woody Lenox and Mr. Jim Schielein
Electronically Present:    None
Absent:   Mrs. Tracy Greenwalt

Also present were:  Mr. Michael Juenger, Superintendent; Mrs. Margo Empen, Assistant Superintendent; Mr. David Blackburn, Business Manager; Dr. Michael Grady, Principal, Dixon High School; Mrs. Susan Johnson, Principal, Lincoln School; Mr. Jeff Gould, Principal, Jefferson School; Mr. Dan Rick, Principal, Washington School; Ms. Karen Price, Assistant Principal, Dixon High School; Mr. Kevin Schultz, Director of Buildings and Grounds; Ms. Emily Coleman, Sauk Valley Newspaper; Mr. Nick Mahan, WIXN Radio; Mrs. Danette Dallgas-Frey, WSDR Radio; Mrs. Deb Nagy, Mrs. Deb Schultz and Ms. Deb Baker
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Michael Grady, Principal, Dixon High School, led the Board of Education, administrative staff and visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. Sward, 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, Lenox and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
a.    Approved the special meeting minutes of July 21, 2011 and July 18, 2011 and the regular meeting minutes on July 20, 2011;
b.    Approved the Monthly Bills and the Treasurer’s Report;
c.    Approved the Monthly Expense Report and Balance Sheet;
d.    Ratified the LCSEA monthly bills and the Treasurer’s Report;
CITIZEN’S AGENDA
Dr. Grady informed Board members that the U.S. Department of Education has implemented a new graduation rate calculation in all States for determining graduation rates reported.  All high school students will have an identification number.  Students are to be reported to the State when they enter high school four years earlier and only those students who graduated in the 4 year term are to be reported.  Transition to the common rate reflects states’ efforts to generate greater uniformity and transparency in calculating high school graduation data, and meets requirements of a federal regulation in terms with the NCLB.
Mr. Bullock credited Mr. Schultz and his staff for the work they had done at Reagan Middle School.  He reported that improvements were made to the parking lot, mulch had been laid in areas around the school, and the new Pre-K playground area is finished.
Mr. Bullock reported that Reagan Middle School hosted two building tours earlier today, one at 10:30 a.m. and one at 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Bullock reported that the Reagan Middle School Back-to-School Night is Monday, August 22, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Bullock informed Board members that K-8 Summer School officially ends on Friday, August 19, 2011.  He reported 40 students participated in the program and that it went very well.
Mr. Gould reported that the Jefferson School Back-to-School Night is Tuesday, August 23, 2011.  Times are 4th grade at 6:00 p.m. and 5th grade at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Gould informed Board members that Jefferson School looks great and is ready for the start of school.
Ms. Johnson acknowledged her staff for their extra efforts in getting ready for the school year.  She reported that next year in August she will start building tours at Lincoln School for incoming students.
Ms. Johnson reported that the Lincoln School Back-to-School Night is Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Rick acknowledged Mr. Dale Hoover, Head Custodian at Washington School, for an exceptional job in preparing the building for the start of the school year.  
Mr. Rick reported on the most recent numbers for enrollment at the kindergarten level.  There are   225 students enrolled for kindergarten, 200 students enrolled at first grade.  
Dr. Grady reported Meet the Dukes and Duchesses is Friday, August 19, 2011.
DHS New Student Orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. and a cookout is scheduled immediately following that.
BOARD COMMENT
Ms. Tourtillott reported that the Tools for Schools project was a success.  It was reported that over 500 book bags were distributed to students.

CORRESPONDENCES

None

INFORMATION ITEMS
Mr. Blackburn presented a PowerPoint presentation on the FY 12 Budget proposal.  The Budget will be on display for 30 days before the Board of Education holds a Public Hearing. Mr. Blackburn reported that during that time changes are expected to be made.   
Mr. Juenger reported that registration was held on August 5th and 8th at Reagan Middle School and at Dixon High School.  Preliminary results showed that 2,393 students have registered.  The District is estimating around 2,625 students will be enrolled by the first day of school.  
Mr. Juenger reported that tentative audition dates for the 2011 Reagan Middle School Musical, Seussical Jr., is set for September 7th and 8th from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Copies were available for Board members on the 2008-09 Facilities Plan developed by Green and Associates.
Mrs. Empen handed out information on the Common Core Standards that the State of Illinois has adopted as well as many other States.  Mrs. Empen reassured Board members that the District has already taken a lead in ensuring the District will be ready for full implementation by 2014.
Mr. Juenger reported that he recently attended a workshop on the Education Reform Act.  A handout on those changes was distributed.  Mr. Juenger explained that the Act makes major changes in teacher evaluation, tenure, and reduction in force.
Mr. Schultz handed information out to Board members to consider implementing a vehicle replacement plan for the Maintenance and Custodial Department.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. Lenox, to approve the Second 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; and 2:125 – Board of Education – Board Member Expenses; This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Sward, Tourtillott, Schielein, Lenox, LeMoine and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved
NEW BUSINESS
a.    A motion was made by Mr. Schielein, seconded by Mr. LeMoine, to approve the recommendation that a Public Hearing for the FY 12 Budget be established at 6:30 p.m. September 21, 2011 preceding the regular Board of Education meeting.  This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea­­­­­­­­­­­­-- Tourtillott, Schielein, Lenox, LeMoine, Sward and Balser. Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
b.    A motion was made by Mr. LeMoine, seconded by Mr. Sward, to approve the renewal of the lease agreement with Open Sesame for the FY 12 school year for a total amount of $9,609.90, payable in three installments.  This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea­­­­­­­­­­­­--Schielein, Lenox, LeMoine, Sward, Tourtillott, Lenox and Balser. Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Juenger reported that Supervisors met together this month.  The following information was provided by the Supervisors:  
A Safety Committee is meeting for the first time in September.  Representative will be from different departments in the District and will focus on creating a safer enviornment for staff and students.
Board members received a copy of the “Staff Welcome Back” letter and the agenda for the August 22, 2011 activities for teachers and staff.  Board members were asked to attend the first day breakfast that will be held in the Reagan Middle School cafeteria starting at 7:15 a.m.
Mr. Juenger reported that the Administrators will now take turns sending out a Guest Speaker Bulletin once a month.  This will be in conjunction with the monthly schedule for the Superintendent’s Board and Staff Bulletins and Mrs. Empen’s Bulletin.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. Lenox, to convene into executive session at 8:50 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, Lenox and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mr. LeMoine, seconded by Mr. Schielein, to reconvene to open session at 10:05 p.m.  This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--LeMoine, Sward, Tourtillott, Schielein, Lenox and Balser.  Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Sward, seconded by Mr. Schielein, to approve the items on the following personnel.  This motion was submitted to a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting yea--Lenox, LeMoine, Sward, Tourtillott, Schielein and Balser. Voting nay--none.  Motion unanimously approved.
PERSONNEL
Dixon Public Schools
·    Approve the resignation of Kelli Postin, Teacher Assistant, Washington School, effective August 15, 2011;
·    Approve the resignation of Trina Tribley, Teacher Assistant, Jefferson School, effective August 17, 2011;
·    Approve the resignation of Matt Kipping, Part-time Teacher Assistant, Lincoln School, effective August 10, 2011;
·    Approve the resignation Dorraine Kingry, Teacher Assistant, Washington School, effective August 22, 2011;
·    Approve the resignation of Lorie Kennay, Crossing Guard, Reagan Middle School, effective July 26, 2011;
·    Approve the employment of Emily Pittman, Chemistry Teacher, Dixon High School, effective August 22, 2011;
·    Approve the employment of Kris Baker, 2nd  Grade Teacher, Lincoln School, effective August 22, 2011;
·    Approve the employment of Dorraine Kingry, 3rd Grade Teacher, Lincoln School, effective August 22, 2011;
·    Approve the employment of Maggie Papoccia, 4th Grade Teacher, Jefferson School, effective August 22, 2011;
·    Approve the one-year contract of Stacie McCullough, Part-time Pre-K Parent/Program Coordinator, effective August 22, 2011;
·    Approve the retirement of Mary Andersen, 4th Grade Teacher, Jefferson School, effective June 30, 2012;
·    Approve the change in status of Deb Baker from 4th Grade Teacher, Jefferson School, to Pre-K Teacher, Reagan Middle School, effective August 22, 2011;
·    Approve the change in status of Jennifer Van Hise from Kindergarten Teacher, Washington School, to Pre-K Teacher, Reagan Middle School, effective August 22, 2011;
·    Approve the resignation of Jeff Masters, Assistant Girls Soccer Coaching, Dixon High School, effective 2011-12 school year;
·    Approve the resignation of Tamara Hill, Cross Country Coach, Dixon High School, effective 2011-12 school year;
·    Approve the employment of the following coaches and advisors for the 2011-12 school year:
Chris Bishop – Cross Country Coach – Dixon High School;
Mike Smith – Assistant Football Coach – Dixon High School;
Andrew Devine – Assistant Football Coach – Dixon High School;
Deb Davey – Volunteer Kinetics Coach – Dixon High School;
Shelly Long – Volunteer Volleyball Coach – Dixon High School;
Abby Howell – Volunteer Volleyball Coach – Dixon High School;
Richard Kent – Volunteer Tennis Coach – Dixon High School;
Sue Bennett – Volunteer Cheerleading Coach – Dixon High School;
Karen Ricks – Volunteer Cheerleading Coach – Dixon High School;
Jessica Langford – Volunteer Cross Country Coach – Dixon High School;
Breanna Brevitt – Volunteer Cross Country Coach – Dixon High School;
Kel Bond – Volunteer Cross Country Coach – Reagan Middle School.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. Lenox, to adjourn at 10:07 p.m.  By voice vote, motion unanimously approved.