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The Board of Education of Union Community Unit School District #115, Henderson County, Illinois, met at 6:00 p.m. on March 17, 2004, in the Library, Biggsville. Members present were Allaman, Bigger, Kage, Miller and Sams. It was announced that Parsons would be late by a few minutes due to an ambulance run. Weber was absent.
Bill Allaman was appointed acting secretary in the absence of Beth Weber.
The agenda was reviewed for additions or deletions.
Cindy Smith of the Advisory Council reported on their last meeting.
Tony Ryan, Union Elementary Principal, reported on several matters relating to Union Elementary including the following:
a) The Fine Arts Extravaganza went well.
b) A date was suggested for 8th grade graduation.
c) The Math Department held another work day.
d) Kindergarten screening went well.
e) Upcoming dates and events were listed.
It was moved by Kage, seconded by Miller, and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the board set 8th Grade Graduation on Friday, May 21, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
Karen Rima, Union High School Principal, reported on several matters relating to Union High School including the following:
a) The math curriculum meeting.
b) 8th graders have registered for next year.
c) FFA held their annual dinner and slave auction.
d) Juniors attended a Career Fair at Carl Sandburg College
e) The Union High School Winter Sports Banquet was held recently.
f) 8th Grade Orientation was well attended.
g) Cheerleading and Dance Squad practices and try-outs have started.
h) Work has begun on the Student Policy Handbook.
i) Carolyn Anderson, Barb Spreitler and Barry Cisna deserve recognition for the outstanding work they have done and continue to do in technology.
Parsons arrived at 6:16 p.m.
Congratulations to Loren Reed and Blake Byes for their success at the WYSE sectionals. Loren came in with a 1st place in Biology and will be going on to State competition Blake took 3rd place in Engineering Graphics.
Congratulations to Josh Higgins for being named to the LTC All-Conference Basketball 1st Team.
Congratulations to the following who received LTC Academic All-Conference awards for basketball: Sean Robbins, John Weber, Daniel Hopkins, Aaron Landers, and Jacob Sanning.
Congratulations to Lene Lox and Jena Dennison for being named to the LTC All-Conference Basketball 2nd Team.
Congratulations to the following who received LTC Academic All-Conference awards for basketball: Jessica Sanning, Lene Lox, C.K. Torrance, Shannon VanTine, Brandi Lindo, Dana Hetrick, and Deanna Miller.
Congratulations to former Union High School graduate Todd Hamilton for winning the Honda Golf Classic.
Carolyn Anders and Barb Spreitler updated the board on the District's technology and reported on their accomplishments this year.
Debbra Callan of Independent Risk Managers, Inc. met with the board regarding the possibility of hiring her firm to seek bids for the District's property insurance, liability insurance, and workers' compensation coverage.
It was moved by Kage, seconded by Parsons, and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the board employ Independent Risk Managers, Inc. to seek bids for the District's property insurance, liability insurance, and workers' compensation coverage.
It was moved by Parsons, seconded by Allaman, and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the board approve the following by consent:
a) The minutes of the February 18 and March 3, 2004 meetings.
b) The revised board calendar.
c) The financial reports.
It as moved by Miller, seconded by Kage, and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the board amend the 2003/2004 school calendar. The first attendance day for students will be August 23, 2004.
Dean E. Irlbeck, Superintendent, reported to the board on legislation and other information relating to the operations of the School.
The Biggsville Baseball Association updated the board on their planned work on the concession stand, bathrooms, and press box. After discussion, it was moved by Kage, seconded by Allaman, and carried by unanimous roll call vote, the the board approve the sketches presented by the Biggsville Baseball Association on the Biggsville Ball Diamond subject to assurance of adequate roof loads, wind loads, and floor loads.
The board was updated on the progress of the Committee of Ten.
It was moved by Parsons, seconded by Allaman, and carried by unanimous roll call vote that the board adopt a proposed Resolution in Support of the Petitions for Consolidation of Southern Community Unit School District No. 120 and Union Community Unit School District No. 115.
The board was presented with 2003/2004 Union Elementary Handbooks for review before the next regular meeting.
The Superintendent reported to the board on several maintenance and repair projects.
After discussion, it was moved by Allaman, seconded by Miller, and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the board approve the bills and payroll as submitted:
Education $342,850.12
O & M 26,005.73
Transportation 26,350.8
IMRF 13,221.98
Life Safety 2,220.30
Total $410,648.96
It was moved by Bigger, Seconded by Kage, and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the board approve the temporary transfer of $100,000.00 from Working Cash to the Education Fund and $25,000.00 from Working cash to the Operations and Maintenance Fund.
It was moved by Allaman, seconded by Parsons, and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the board enter into Closed Session at 9:37 p.m. for discussion of personnel, resignations, employment, negotiations, and administrator compensation.
It was moved by Kate, seconded by Parsons, and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that board return to Open Session at 10:18 p.m.
It was moved by Kage, seconded by Sams, and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the board approve the Resolution Regarding Non-renewal of Jeff Wilson's contract.
It was moved by Allaman, seconded by Miller, and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the board accept the resignations of the following: Jill Patterson, effective at the end of the 2003/2004 school year; Norma Harden, effective June 30, 2004; and Shelly Nelson as Dance Squad Coach, effective immediately.
It was moved by Miller, seconded by Parsons, carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the board employ the following: for fourth year employment: Amanda Hennenfent, Deb Lescallett, Brenda Nelson, and Julie Ricketts; for third year employment: Tara Abel, Todd Anderson, Sherrill Leath, Laura Lewis, Pat Lynch, Jake Miller, Lisa Miller, Cathy Smith, and John Vandenberg; for second year employment: Nicole Hennenfent, John Sibken, Chris Singleton, Mike Snowden, and Linda Wilson; for first year employment: Sarah Swanson. Marlo Ross was granted tenure.
It was moved by Bigger and seconded by Miller, that the board employ Todd Anderson as the Golf Coach for the fall of 2004. Voting in favor of the motion were Miller, Allaman, Parsons, Bigger, and Sams. Opposed was Kage.
It was moved by Parsons, seconded by Sams, and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the board employ the slate of fall and winter coaches as proposed.
The board has set April 1, 2004, for a special meeting to discuss teacher contract negotiations an administrator compensation.
It was moved by Allaman, seconded by Parsons, and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the board adjourn at 10:20 p.m. until April 1, 2004.
Coaches for 2004/2005
UHS Football: Pat Lynch, Steve Arnold
UHS Volleyball: Shannon Miller, Head Coach, Kris Miller
UES Girls' Basketball: Dickie Goff, Renee Goff
UHS Cheerleading: Marlo Ross, Cherry Simmons
UHS Dance Squad: Sarah Swanson
UHS Boys' Basketball: John Vandenberg, Head Coach
UHS Girls' Basketball: Todd Anderson, Head Coach
UES Volleyball: Shannon Miller, Kris Peterson, Tami Hill