The East Moline District 37 board of education met Monday, May 23.
Meetings of the East Moline School District 37 board of education are open to the public and are held on a rotating schedule at each of the district school sites. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the East Moline District 37 board of education:
East Moline District 37 Board of Education Administration Offices 3451 Morton Drive, East Moline, Illinois 61244 Phone: 309.792.2887 Fax: 309.792.6010
Mission
The entire East Moline District #37 community will prepare all students to become life-long learners who are productive, responsible members of a global society.
Board of Education Regular Meeting Monday, May 23, 2016 6:30 PM Hillcrest Elementary
Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by President, Janet Neff at 6:29 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Present: Anderson, Green, Killam, Neff, VanSpeybroeck, Westbrook-Carpenter Absent: Betsworth
Administration: Kristin Humphries, Superintendent; Sheri Coder, Associate Superintendent for Student Achievement; Casey Kyser, Business Manager; Jim Franks, Director of Maintenance and Operations; Dalinda Archer, Principal, Hillcrest Elementary; Kristin Taylor, Associate Superintendent of Exceptional Programs; Jeff Fairweather, Principal, Bowlesburg Elementary; Evelyn Gay, Director of Transportation; Michael Ryan, Administrative Intern, Bowlesburg and Ridgewood
Staff: 11 Media: 1 Visitors: 14
III. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Minutes
It was recommended that the minutes from the April 18, 2016 regular board meeting be approved. 2. Approval of Treasurer's Report
It was recommended that the Treasurer’s Report for the month of April be approved subject to audit. 3. Approval of Accounts Payable
It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the payment of bills listed, received during the month of April 2016, to be paid during the month of May 2016, & quick pays during the month of April 2016.
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Education 217,456.86 Building 51,081.52 Transportation 7,747.86 Capital Projects 225,000.00 Insurance 1,541.67 Fire Prevention 326.00 Subtotal: 503,153.91 QUICK PAYS: Education (10) 6,125.34 Building (20) 4,469.77 Transportation (40) 164.21 Tort Immunity 40,767.00 Subtotal: 51,526.32 TOTAL: 554,680.23
4. Approval of Destruction of Audio Tapes from Executive Session
It was recommended the BOE approve destruction of audio tapes from the Executive Session on July 21, 2014. 5. Approval of Personnel Change
a. Personnel – Classified – Employment
Julia Neal has been employed as Payroll Specialist, effective April 25, 2016.
Kara Johnson, Glenview Middle School teacher, has been employed as a Volleyball coach for the 2016-2017 school year. b. Personnel – Classified – Retirement
Dora Aguilar has submitted a letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, effective May 26, 2016. Ms. Aguilar has been employed as a school bus driver for 31 years. c. Personnel – Classified – Resignation
Alexandra Pinc has resigned as an instructional aide at Hillcrest effective May 26, 2016
May Kelley has submitted a letter of resignation from her position as Administrative Assistant to the Director of Maintenance/Operations, effective July 1, 2016. d. Personnel – Licensed – Resignation
Elizabeth Burkhead has resigned from her teaching position at Glenview Middle School, effective May 26, 2016. 6. Other Financial Reports
Enclosed with the Agenda Information was the Activity Fund Report, the Budget Summary Expense Report, and the Budget Summary Revenue Report for the month ending May 2016.
Motion by Killam, seconded by Green, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Ayes: Anderson, Green, Killam, Neff, VanSpeybroeck, Westbrook-Carpenter Nays: None Absent: Betsworth Motion passed by roll call vote.
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IV. Committee Reports
Mrs. Neff reported for BHASED. Personnel changes reflected six resignations and six new employees. Catherine Kuehl is the new Business Manager replacing Scott Petrie. The Prevailing Wage Resolution, BHASED 2016-17 Calendar, Special Education Evaluation Tool, 2nd Reading of Board Policies, Teacher Mentoring Grant, Power IEP Program, Transition Curriculum Program, a 5 day contract increase for Special Education Coordinator, and a 2.73 percent salary increase for non-certified CBA staff and administrators were all approved. The amended budget was also presented and scheduled for approval at the June meeting. BHAEC has three graduates this year.
V. Communications
The BOE received a thank you card from Barbara Peoples for the plant sent to her husband's visitation and funeral. VI. Informational Items
1. Transportation Employee of the Year
David Womack is 2015-2016 Transportation Employee of the Year. Mr. Womack has been a bus driver for 14 years. Elena Sosa from Service Plus Credit Union and Evelyn Gay, Director of Transportation presented the award to Mr. Womack. Mr. Womack was commended for his dedication, model of consistency, and patience.
VII. Public Hearings or Petitions
At this time, the President of the Board of Education will recognize visitors and ask if any citizen of the community is interested in speaking to members of the Board of Education. Time allowed will generally be limited to five minutes for each individual, unless waived by the President. The President may limit the opportunity to address the Board in cases where a person has previously addressed the Board on the same or related subject. Issues brought to the Board prior to being channeled through the proper chain of command will be referred back to the appropriate level.
Margarita Mojica and Richard Clark asked to approach the BOE. They expressed their thanks to the Board of Education and Mr. Humphries for their support of the One By One Program and the Glenview Mariachi Band. These two programs were founded to benefit Hispanic and minority students. VIII. Old Business
1. 2nd Reading of Board Policies 6:130; 7:150; 7:190; 7:200; 7:210; 7:220; 7:240; 7:305;
7:190E3; 4:130
Motion by VanSpeybroeck, seconded by Anderson to adopt the policies presented at the April 18, 2016 Board of Education meeting. Ayes: Anderson, Green, Killam, Neff, VanSpeybroeck, Westbrook-Carpenter Nays: None Absent: Betsworth Motion passed by roll call vote.
2. Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2016-17 School Year.
Motion by Killam, seconded by Westbrook-Carpenter to adopt the 2016-2017 Board of Education Meeting Dates as presented at the April 18, 2016.
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Ayes: Anderson, Green, Killam, Neff, VanSpeybroeck, Westbrook-Carpenter Nays: None Absent: Betsworth Motion passed by voice vote.
IX. New Business
1. Approval of Prevailing Wage
Motion by VanSpeybroeck, seconded by Green to adopt the Rock Island County Prevailing Wage Resolution as presented. Ayes: Anderson, Green, Killam, Neff, VanSpeybroeck, Westbrook-Carpenter Nays: None Absent: Betsworth Motion passed by roll call vote.
2. Bowlesburg - New Track Proposal
Bowlesburg physical education teacher Tina Docherty presented. Mrs. Docherty has received a $500 grant for a before-school walking club at Bowlesburg Elementary. Plans are underway to install an outdoor walking track at Bowlesburg before school resumes in the fall. Ms. Docherty said a trucking company that wishes to remain anonymous has offered to grade the area to level out the land and apply an initial layer of milling prior to asphalt. This company will also reseed the rest of the field at no cost to repair damage made by heavy equipment. Mrs. Docherty asked the BOE to approve the construction of the eight-foot-wide track in the grassy area behind the school as an additional $4,000 is secured to asphalt the path.
Motion by Green, seconded by VanSpeybroeck to approve the Bowlesburg outdoor walking track as presented. Ayes: Anderson, Green, Killam, Neff, VanSpeybroeck, Westbrook-Carpenter Nays: None Absent: Betsworth Motion passed by roll call vote.
3. Fifth Grade at Glenview - Follow-up
Moved to after Executive Session.
4. $600,000 Loan from Working Cash to Education Fund and $140,000 Loan from Working
Cash to the IMRF/SS Fund
These loans will be paid by the end of June 2016.
Motion by Killam, seconded by Anderson to adopt the Resolution Re: The loan in the amount of $600,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Educational Fund and the loan amount of $140,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the IMRF/SS Fund as presented. Ayes: Anderson, Green, Killam, Neff, VanSpeybroeck, Westbrook-Carpenter Nays: None Absent: Betsworth Motion passed by roll call vote.
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5. 1st Reading of Board Policy 7:190
This policy pertains to student behavior and Senate Bill 100. Mr. Humphries consulted with District #37 legal counsel on this policy. Legal Counsel agreed the BOE should adopt this policy at the second reading on June 20, 2016.
X. Central Office Report
1. Exceptional Programs
Kristin Taylor presented. The goal for next year is to have some type of collaborative teaching in each of our buildings. Collaborative teaching is general education and special education teachers working together for each child’s individual needs. This also affects our talented and gifted children. District teachers are looking at what our children need and wish to provide that support on the spot. 2. Student Achievement
Sheri Coder presented. Mrs. Coder reported that there are 5 learning programs this summer: Summer Success, YMCA Summer Enrichment Program, Hereford Park Program, Summer Lights on for Learning and Tech Wizards. These programs are striving to see every student reached in some way. The STEAM Lab is also pushing ahead at Glenview. 3. Superintendent
Update on the Facilities Project at Glenview and Ridgewood. The 5th grade lighting is done. The boilers have been pulled from both buildings, The rooftop units are in place for the central air conditioning. The windows for the buildings should go in around Memorial Day. The construction companies are making very good progress.
Mr. Humphries will be in Springfield to support Senate Bill 232. Senate Bill 231 is still alive. This week there will be a big push for these Bills. Hoping for a state budget by May 31st. If a state budget is not passed, some school districts in Illinois will not be able to open next school year. XI. Press Time
Sarah Hayden was present from the Dispatch. Sarah had a few questions pertaining to Mr. Humphries speaking in Springfield, asked when the loan resolution would be paid, and about the summer programs.
Mrs. Neff called for a short break at this time. She stated the BOE would be going into closed session for the below reasons with no action following closed session. Break time: 7:21 p.m.
Motion by VanSpeybroeck, seconded by Anderson to adjourn to closed session. Ayes: Anderson, Green, Killam, Neff, VanSpeybroeck, Westbrook-Carpenter Nays: None Absent: Betsworth Motion passed by roll call vote. Time: 7:37 p.m. XII. Executive Session
In accordance with Chapter 5, Act 120, Section 2, of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, an Executive Session will be held to discuss:
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The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) XIII. Return to Open Session
Motion by Green, seconded by VanSpeybroeck to return to open session. Ayes: Anderson, Green, Killam, Neff, VanSpeybroeck, Westbrook-Carpenter Nays: None Absent: Betsworth Motion passed by voice vote. Time: 8:08 p.m.
XIV. New Business (continued)
Fifth Grade at Glenview
There was no discussion in open session about fifth grade at Glenview. It will be discussed at a later time. If discussion is needed before the next meeting in June, the BOE may call a special meeting, with no date set at this time.
XV. Adjournment
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Killam to adjourn. Ayes: Anderson, Green, Killam, Neff, VanSpeybroeck, Westbrook-Carpenter Nays: None Absent: Betsworth Motion passed by voice vote. Time: 8:12 p.m.
_________________________________ ________________________________ Janet Neff, Board President Joann Snelling, Board Secretary
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