CUSD #399 June Board Meeting Synopsis

The Chadwick-Milledgeville Board of Education met June 20, 2011, at Milledgeville High School.

The Board approved Minutes of the May 16, 2011 Regular Meeting & Closed Session; Payment of Bills for June, 2011; Treasurer’s Report for May 2011; Hot Lunch Report for May 2011; and Student Activity Fund Account Summary for May 2011.

Public Comments:

Recognized the following Employees with Perfect Attendance - Tom Digmann, John Nesemeier, Amber Smith, Martin Stauffer, Dave VanLangen, Sue Williams, and Jason Wroble.

Read a Letter congratulating Coach Jason Wroble & the Milledgeville-Eastland Girls Track Team on qualifying for state; Letter congratulating Kevin Glasstetter on his state championship in track; Letter congratulating Coach Sarah Spears & the Milledgeville High School Softball team on their fine season.

Read Thank you notes received from the family of Gretchen Smith, from the family of Doris Judas, and to the Polo School Dist. for use of their activities bus.

Old Business:

- Consider Handbook Changes for 2011-2012 (FIRST READING)

- Chadwick Building-add lunch charge policy; Milledgeville Building-numerous updates and changes were discussed by Principal Rademacher.

- Approved Bids for Bread, Milk and Gasoline/Fuel. The following companies were awarded contracts by the Chadwick-Milledgeville Board of Education for the 2011-12 school year: Bread- IBC Hostess Brands, Davenport, Iowa; Milk- Anderson-Erickson, Des Moines, Iowa; Fuel- Milledgeville Oil, Milledgeville, Illinois

- Consider and set fees for 2011-12 School Year. Mr. Schurman noted that we have not raised fees since 2008. Due to reduced funding by the state and increasing fuel and commodity prices, Mr. Schurman recommended raising book rental fees $5 since we there will be the need to purchase textbooks for several classes over the next two years. Lunch prices must be increased in order to comply with USDA minimum price requirements. In addition, milk prices need to be increased in order to cover purchase price and refrigeration costs. Finally, Mr. Schurman proposed a $10 per activity transportation fee in order to supplement the transportation budget which has been poorly funded by the state the past two years. All other fees were left the same.

- Approved a three year technology server support and maintenance agreement with Entre Computer Solutions, Machesney Park, Illinois. Entre will install and maintain a new virtual server rack. In addition, they will monitor and maintain the network.

New Business

- Approved Resolution of Compliance with Prevailing Wages

- Approved junior high math sequence change: 7th grade Pre-Algebra, 8th grade Algebra. In response to the Common Core Standards 7th grade general math will be eliminated and pre-algebra will be taught to all 7th grade students. In addition, all 8th graders will now take algebra.

- Designated Interim Superintendent Dr. Olds and Assistant Superintendent Tim Schurman to review, accept, and sign-off on the financial statements of the district which include the audit report, annual financial report, and the annual data collection for single audits.

- Approved adoption of board resolution regarding Governmental Auditing Standards Board Statement #54 and district compliance with the new standard.

- Heard Agriculture/Science Department Annual Report. Mrs. Feltmeyer’s report detailed, classes offered, enrollment, units taught, funding, FFA officers, FFA activities, and FFA Awards. Mr. Schurman complemented Mrs. Feltmeyer on going above and beyond for her students.

- Approved technology hardware/software purchase proposal. Technology Coordinator Mr. Stauffer detailed what technology hardware the district will purchase this coming year: replace 11 staff machines, replace Smart Board projectors, new high school lab computers, new monitors to replace old CRT monitors, new staff printers, supplies, and software licenses. The estimated cost of these purchases is approximately $75,000

- Approved resolution that there have been no purchases made by members of the board of education from the Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD #399 for fiscal year 2011

- Approved the following insurance providers for the 2011-12 school year: Trissel Graham and Toole with Star Insurance for Workman’s Compensation ($24,861), Broker’s Risk for Treasurer’s Bond ($1,794), Hanover for Liability and Legal Liability ($40,119). This is an increase from last year due to the fact that they increased the replacement value on our buildings and we had several claims.

Closed Session

The Board voted to convene closed session at 8:45 P.M. They reconvene into regular open session at 10:09 P.M. The following motions were approved following closed session:

- Approved a three year Collective Bargaining Agreement between the district and the CMEA for the years 2011-14. A 2% raise to the base was agreed to each year of the contract. In addition, certified staff will pay a portion of health insurance premium increases over 5%.

- Accepted the resignation of McKenzie Crase 4th grade teacher.

- Accepted the verbal resignation made by Harlen Meinsma junior high custodian on June 1, 2011.

- Approved the RIF of Catherine Cornelius junior high one on one special education aide. Her services are no longer needed due to the fact that the student she served no longer requires a one to one aide.

- Approved a one year leave of absence for the 2011-12 school year for Sue Litwiller, junior high special education teacher.

- Approved Robin Palmer as a summer school teacher for this summer, due to a large number of students sign up for summer school this year.

- Approved Keith Mayne as a high school football coach for the 2011 season on the condition that his salary be paid out of the football activity account

- Approved the hire of Ms. Amy Strehlow as 5th grade elementary teacher for the 2011-12 school year.

- Approved the hire of Ms. Jenna Adolph as a junior high special education instructor for the 2011-12 school year to fill the vacancy created by Sue Litwiller’s leave of absence.

- Approved the hire of Ms. Cheryl Neumann as part-time district band instructor for the 2011-12 school year.

- Approved the hire of Mr. Hunter Allspaugh as district technology aide for the 2011-12 school year. Hunter will provide workstation support, troubleshoot, hardware repair, training, website maintenance, and other duties yet to be assigned.

- Approved the hire of Mr. Steve Adee as a full time custodian at the Chadwick building.

In the Administrative Report:

- IASB Convention Plans November 18-20 were discussed.

- Report on Educational and Legislative Issues: Mr. Schurman reported that the governor recently signed SB 7 the education reform bill into law. The new law brings sweeping changes to teacher evaluation, principal evaluation, removes seniority from the criteria used for determining district cuts, and limits the ability for teachers to strike. In addition, it was announced that transportation reimbursement payments will not be received before the end of the fiscal year.

- Principals’ Report: Mrs. Rademacher reported that high school graduation went very well and that the senior class donated $2,200 to the FFA Garden Project in front of the Milledgeville building. In addition, Mrs. Rademacher discussed possibly moving high school graduation to the week prior to Memorial Day either on Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon.

- Superintendent’s Report: Summer Work update-regular cleaning, painting, and maintenance. It is hoped that the high school gym can be painted prior to the start of the 2011-12 school year. No other major projects are planned.

Initial ISAT Scores-Milledgeville Elementary, Chadwick Elementary, and Chadwick Junior High all made AYP with strong scores. Milledgeville Elementary 81.8% meet/exceed reading, 95.5% meet/exceed math; Chadwick Elementary 84.3% meet/exceed reading; 95.2% meet/exceed math; Chadwick Junior High 91.5% meet/exceed reading; 96.2% meet/exceed. Congratulations to each of the schools’ students and teachers. In addition, Mr. Schurman noted that the attendance rate for the three schools was 97.2%

Graduations went well and were well attended.

- Summer School: Staff Appreciation Dinner was held on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Staff members that received the Rock Award this year were as follows: Chadwick Building Mrs. Robin Palmer, 5th grade teacher for going above and beyond for her students on a daily basis. In addition, Mrs. Palmer exhibits enthusiasm, creativity, and excellent differentiation of instruction for her students. Milledgeville Building Rock Award Winner Mrs. Barb Peugh for outstanding instruction and her tremendous sponsorship of our SADD group at Milledgeville High School.

Market Day report-Parents for Progress and Mrs. Dawn Waite raised $1,386 this school year. Money raised by the programs supports academic programs and is used to purchase supplies for teachers. Over the years the Market Day program has raised $31,670. A debt of gratitude is owed to Mrs. Dawn Waite who has spearheaded this fundraising program for many years!

NEXT BOARD MEETING - Thursday, July 14, 2011, at 7:00 P.M at the Milledgeville High School Library.

 

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