MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
EDUCATION OF DISTRICT 60C, held at Saratoga School on Monday,
February 13, 2006, called to order by President Rasmusson at 6:30 p.m.
Upon roll call, the following Board members were present: President Eric Rasmusson, Vice President Keith Jaeschke, Steve Barr, Susan Blackwell, Jim Paulson and Ron Cingrani. Also present was Superintendent Kathy Perry, Principal Russ Farmer, Assistant Principal Liz Peterson and Board Secretary Patti Jorstad.
Absent: Bob Bardash
Guests: Ron Cinto, Beth Panizzi, Amy Shannon, Vince Zomboracz, Michelle McDonald and Jenna Crismon
Board members heard a presentation from 5-8 grade math teachers, Ron Cinto, Beth Panizzi, Vince Zomboracz and Amy Shannon. Mr. Cinto discussed the Algebra series purchased last year, which all area Morris schools are using. This will allow an eighth grader to take a placement exam to qualify for Honors Geometry; otherwise, they will be in Honors Algebra. Mr. Cinto is pleased the students are finding the class very challenging. Next years math adoption will be purchased through the Illinois Textbook Loan Program. Math teachers selected the same publisher as the Algebra series in order to allow for smooth transitions from grade to grade. Published in Illinois, the series is aligned with Illinois state standards. The opportunity to differentiate in instruction and assessment will be one of the strengths of the new series.
President Rasmusson thanked the teachers for the presentation.
Motion by Paulson, seconded by Jaeschke, to approve the following Board Minutes:
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Rasmusson - Blackwell - Jaeschke - Paulson - Barr - Cingrani NAYS: None
Motion Carried: 6-0 Absent: Bardash
Motion by Cingrani, seconded by Paulson, to approve the Jan. Treasurer’s Report.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Rasmusson - Blackwell - Jaeschke - Paulson - Barr - Cingrani NAYS: None
Motion Carried: 6-0 Absent: Bardash
Motion by Blackwell, seconded by Jaeschke, to approve the bills and payroll as presented for Feb. 2006.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Rasmusson - Blackwell - Jaeschke - Paulson - Barr - Cingrani NAYS: None
Motion Carried: 6-0 Absent: Bardash
Motion by Paulson, seconded by Jaeschke, to approve the transfer of $300,000.00 from investments to the checking account to cover bills and payroll for Feb. 2006.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Rasmusson Blackwell
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Rasmusson - Blackwell - Jaeschke - Paulson - Barr - Cingrani NAYS: None
Motion Carried: 6-0 Absent: Bardash
President Rasmusson read notes from Patty Phelps, Donna and Eric Misener thanking the Board for flowers sent as expressions of sympathy.
There was no audience participation.
Supt. Perry informed the Board the new carpet and light fixtures have been installed to complete all repairs from the fire.
Next Building Life Safety Advisory Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2006. Mrs. Perry is in the process of verifying that the date will work for the architects, asbestos and finance presenters.
Superintendent Perry reported she has started working on an amended budget. It will be presented in March or April to the Finance Committee.
Regarding transportation, Supt. Perry was pleased with the results of the recent bid opening.
Mrs. Peterson informed Board members March 2 and March 3 members of the Technology Committee
will be attending the annual Illinois Technology Conference.
Principal Farmer reported February 15, 2006 seventeen students from the 6-8 grades would attend Government Day. Students will tour the Administration Building, tour the County Jail, meet with designated county officials then finish the day with lunch at the First Presbyterian Church.
February 22, 2006 Mr. Farmer, Mrs. Peterson and Mr. Cinto will attend a meeting at Coal City Middle School regarding the Illinois Valley Conference.
Motion by Jaeschke, seconded by Blackwell, to accept resignation of bus monitor, Anna M. Hansen
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Rasmusson - Blackwell - Jaeschke - Paulson - Barr - Cingrani NAYS: None
Motion Carried: 6-0 Absent: Bardash
Motion by Barr, seconded by Paulson, to employ bus monitor, Sherry Wilda at $9.00/hr. for @ 3 hrs./day Roll Call Vote: AYES: Rasmusson - Blackwell - Jaeschke - Paulson - Barr - Cingrani NAYS: None
Motion Carried: 6-0 Absent: Bardash
Motion by Cingrani, seconded by Jaeschke, to approve tuition reimbursements per contract totaling $1,988:
Tiffany Beeler $480
Dottie Laudeman $480
Suzette Moskwa $668
Taryn Trotter $360
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Rasmusson - Blackwell - Jaeschke - Paulson - Barr - Cingrani NAYS: None
Motion Carried: 6-0 Absent: Bardash
Supt. Perry informed Board members the approval of the computer acceptable use policy is a requirement of the Title II-D grant. There have been no changes to the policy.
Motion by Jaeschke, seconded by Blackwell, to approve Computer Acceptable Use Policy
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Rasmusson - Blackwell - Jaeschke - Paulson - Barr - Cingrani NAYS: None
Motion Carried: 6-0 Absent: Bardash
Motion by Barr, seconded by Cingrani, to table Gilfillan/Callahan Architects Proposal until after recommendation from Building Life Safety Advisory Committee
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Rasmusson - Blackwell - Jaeschke - Paulson - Barr - Cingrani NAYS: None
Motion Carried: 6-0 Absent: Bardash
Motion by Barr, seconded by Paulson, to approve purchasing one 2006 Blue Bird 77 passenger bus from Midwest Transit at low bid of $59,951 for delivery July 2006
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Rasmusson - Blackwell - Jaeschke - Paulson - Barr - Cingrani NAYS: None
Motion Carried: 6-0 Absent: Bardash
Motion by Barr, seconded by Jaeschke, to add additional bill to include $59,951 to Midwest Transit for purchase of 2006 Blue Bird bus
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Rasmusson - Blackwell - Jaeschke - Paulson - Barr - Cingrani NAYS: None
Motion Carried: 6-0 Absent: Bardash
Motion by Blackwell, seconded by Cingrani, to approve cost sharing for Building/Transportation Maintenance with Morris Elementary School District 54 not to exceed $4,000
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Rasmusson - Blackwell - Jaeschke - Paulson - Barr - Cingrani NAYS: None
Motion Carried: 6-0 Absent: Bardash
Dates for Saratoga Relay for Life Open House and Spirit Wear Fundraiser to be announced soon.
February 28, 2006 Building Life Safety Advisory Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled.
Motion by Jaeschke, seconded by Barr, to adjourn to executive at 7:10 p.m. to discuss student disciplinary cases and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, or dismissal of an employee
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Rasmusson - Blackwell - Jaeschke - Paulson - Barr - Cingrani NAYS: None
Motion Carried: 6-0 Absent: Bardash
Motion by Cingrani, seconded by Jaeschke, to return to regular session at 7:14 p.m.
Voice Vote: All aye votes, motion carried.
Motion by Jaeschke, seconded by Barr, to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Voice Vote: All aye votes, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric Rasmusson, President
Patti Jorstad, Secretary
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Created 3-14-06
Saratoga Consolidated School, Morris, Il. 60450