Feb 17, 2009 Minutes
BOARD OF EDUCATION LA HARPE CSD#347
February 17, 2008
The Board of Education of La Harpe Community School District #347 held a regular meeting February 17, 2008 in the school district library. President Dan Horton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call answered by: Dan Horton, Ricky Johnson, Deanna Stambaugh, Cindy Wear, Rex Huston, Mark Irish, and Pam Campbell.
Also present: Jo Campbell, Jeanne Clayton, Lila McKeown and visitors Joseph Wright, Arlynn Hitz and Melissa Johnson.
A motion was made by Irish with second by Johnson to approve the minutes from the open and closed sessions of January 20, 2008 regular meeting of LCSD #347. Roll Call: Johnson, yes; Stambaugh, yes; Wear, yes; Horton, yes; Irish, yes; Huston, yes; Campbell, yes. Motion carried 7-0.
Supt. Campbell gave the Financial Report, discussed payment of bills and the financial projection.
A motion was made by Johnson with second by Horton to approve the financial report and payment of bills. Roll Call: Huston, yes; Horton, yes; Stambaugh, yes; Johnson, yes; Wear, yes; Campbell, yes; Irish, yes. Motion carried 7-0.
Public Presentations: Arlynn Hitz reported to the board improvements in her classroom situation and thanked the board for allowing the part-time aide and sub teacher to assist her in teaching this 3rd grade class. Hitz emphasized a need for their continuation.
Board Committee Reports:
Facilities Committee: Mark Irish gave a detailed report from a meeting with Brent Young of Young Masonry, Carthage, including findings and recommendations for correcting expansion joints on the west, south and east brick walls of the addition with most of the work needed on the west wall. Direction was given to check original architectural plans in order to determine how the walls were originally to be built and determine what should be done next.
The Policy Committee reported on their review of the updates and included a need for minor change in wording on one policy.
No other committee reports given.
Superintendent's Report was given including legislative updates, the closing on the Corry property February 25, stimulus incentive funding, and plans provided by the architect including demo of the old 1928 building.
The Principal's report included a Health/Life Safety report, information on the transfer of Power School data to the new server, updates to it scheduled for the summer, and that the parent portal of Power School has been opened.
Business Items:
Second Reading of Policy Updates: A motion was made by Johnson with second by Horton to approve the second reading of the policy updates with amended change of the maximum amount the superintendent may commit to without prior board approval from $10,000 to $5,000 for a single, non-customary purchase or expenditure, excluding personnel. Roll Call: Horton, yes, Wear, yes; Huston, yes; Johnson, yes; Stambaugh, yes; Irish, yes; Campbell, yes. Motion carried 7-0.
2009-2010 School Calendar: A motion was made by Campbell with second by Johnson to accept the preliminary FY10 school calendar as presented. Roll Call: Irish, yes; Campbell, yes; Wear, yes; Stambaugh, yes; Johnson, yes, Huston, yes; Horton, yes. Motion carried 7-0.
Transportation Routes for School Year 2010: A motion was made by Irish with second by Stambaugh to present an alternative system of transportation to Illini West for the school year 2010. Roll Call: Johnson, yes; Stambaugh, yes; Wear, yes; Horton, yes; Irish, yes; Huston, yes; Campbell, yes. Motion carried 7-0.
FY10 Bus Leases: A motion was made by Irish with second by Horton to approve the lease of eight buses as stated in the amended contract from Central States Bus Sales. Roll Call: Horton, yes; Wear, yes; Stambaugh, yes; Irish, yes; Campbell, yes; Huston, yes; Johnson, yes. Motion carried 7-0.
FY2010 Curriculum and Staffing: Discussion was held concerning the need to move all classes out of the 1928 building for the school year 2009-2010. Discussion involved available classrooms, gym and indoor recess space, and restrooms in all other buildings. No official board action.
Sports Co-op: Suggestions for changes within the guidelines of the current sports co-op agreement were heard and it was noted that the athletic committee including two board members would meet to discuss these items before the March 17 regular board meeting.
A motion was made by Johnson with second by Campbell to enter into closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific personnel, and discipline of specific students at 9:40 p.m. Roll Call: Campbell, yes; Huston, yes; Johnson, yes; Stambaugh, yes; Wear, yes; Horton, yes; Irish, yes. Motion carried 7-0.
A motion was made by Irish with second by Stambaugh to return to open session at 11:40 p.m. Voice Vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Support Personnel: A motion was made by Horton with second by Wear to hire Judy Burt as Special Education A.M. Bus Aide. Roll Call: Horton, yes; Wear, yes; Stambaugh, yes; Irish, yes; Campbell, yes; Huston, yes; Johnson, yes. Motion carried 7-0.
Summer Employment: A motion was made by Irish with second by Johnson to approve the employment of Brian Lafferty for summer maintenance. Roll Call: Campbell, yes; Huston, yes; Johnson, yes; Stambaugh, yes; Wear, yes; Horton, yes; Irish, yes. Motion carried 7-0.
A motion was made by Johnson with second by Irish to adjourn the meeting at 11:59 p.m. Voice Vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
President Secretary
