Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Iroquois West Unit District Number 10

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IROQUOIS WEST UNIT DISTRICT NUMBER 10 February 21, 2006 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of Education of the Iroquois West District Number 10, Iroquois County, Illinois met in a Regular Session on February 21, 2006 at the hour of 7:00pm at the Iroquois West Elementary School in Danforth, Illinois at which time and place were present the following officers and members of the Board of Education: Jon Goldenstein, President, Dan Mushrush, Vice President, Harold Wilken, Secretary, Rodger Bennett, Brian DuFrain, Chet Wade, and David Zachgo, Board Members. A quorum of the members of the Board being present the President called the meeting to order and declared the Board to be in session for the transaction of business. Administrators Present: Eyre, Hawkins, Killus, Peters, Keigher Others present were: Erin Doss, John Elliott, Wilene Zachgo, Deb Talbert, Mike Tilstra, John Kuntz, Keith McTaggart, Fred Price, Bill Robinson, Mike Simpson, Paul Culkin, Dennis Wiley, Tammie Miller, Tracy Brenner, Diane Gustafson, Megan Wilken, Laurie Rodriguez, Kim Rahn, LaVonne Gillespie, Shelly & Keagan Wilken, Karri Schroeder, David Pistorius II. APPROVE MINUTES A motion was made by Dave Zachgo and seconded by Brian DuFrain to approve the “open session” minutes for the regular meeting of January 17, 2006 and January 30, 2006 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. A motion was made by Chet Wade and seconded by Dan Mushrush to approve the “executive session” minutes for the regular meeting of January 17, 2006 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. III. FINANCIAL REPORTS A motion was made by Dan Mushrush and seconded by Dave Zachgo to approve all financial reports, authorize payment of bills as attached totaling $374,431.87 and to reimburse the imprest fund for $4310.54. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7- 0. IV. WELCOME TO VISITORS President Goldenstein extended a welcome to all present and invited comments. V. COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS Correspondence Superintendent Larry Eyre shared the following communiqués with the Board: *Semi-Annual Corn Belt Mtg. – March 7th @ Cissna Park *Thank You from Gilman Woman’s Club *Thank You from Patty Hernandez *Approval of Rural & Small City Schools Pilot Study Grant *Thank You from Diane Gustafson & family The correspondence noted above was brought to the attention of all in attendance. Board Committee Reports The Building and Grounds Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 8th at 6pm and the Policy Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 8th at 7:30pm. The Insurance Committee will meet on February 27th at 4:45pm. Special Education Chet Wade represented Iroquois West at the ISEA Board meeting on February 2nd. Curriculum Reports A written report was distributed by Mrs. Peters. Stanford test results are being reviewed. ISAT testing will be conducted in March. Administrative Reports Hawkins – Nothing to add. Killus – Nothing to add. Peters – Nothing to add. Keigher – Mary Talbert, 2nd Grade teacher, was selected by WGFA as “Teacher of the Week”. Eyre – Attended an excellent workshop recently. Received an $80 refund for crude oil energy. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Privatization of Onarga Academy After much discussion and comment, a motion was made by Brian DuFrain and seconded by Rodger Bennett to request that the Iroquois Special Education Association permit Iroquois West CUSD #10 make the determination as to the appropriate placement of 14-7.03 students effective for the 2006-2007 school year. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – No, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - No. The motion carried, 5-2. A motion was made by Rodger Bennett and seconded by Brian DuFrain to direct the superintendent to work with our attorney and Nexus’ officials to prepare an agreement to formalize the privatization of Onarga Academy and spell out the new relationships and responsibilities between Iroquois West and Onarga Academy (Nexus) that will result from this change. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – No, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yes. The motion carried, 6-1. Issue of Working Cash Bond ($440,000) A motion was made by Harold Wilken and seconded by Dan Mushrush to approve resolution providing for the issuance of $440,000 in General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2006, and for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. Update of Risk Management Plan A motion was made by Dave Zachgo and seconded by Brian DuFrain to approve the Risk Management Plan as updated and revised. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. Sale of Drivers’ Ed Car and Freezers

2 A motion was made by Rodger Bennett and seconded by Chet Wade to approve the sale of the old drivers’ ed car (1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4 dr) “as is” to Chris Morrical for $900. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. A motion was made by Brian DuFrain and seconded by Harold Wilken to authorize the superintendent to dispose of the surplus freezer(s) in accordance with his best judgment. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. VII. NEW BUSINESS Recognition of Board Scholars

A motion was made by Dan Mushrush and seconded by Dave Zachgo to acknowledge the achievement of our straight-A students with the designation of “Board Scholar” and award of a letter of commendation (see attached resolution). Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. Realignment of Elementary Grade Centers After a thorough presentation by Don Keigher explaining the benefits of a proposal to move 3rd grade to Gilman Elementary and Kindergarten to Danforth Elementary, Mr. Keigher fielded questions and concerns from parents. A motion was made by Dave Zachgo and seconded by Chet Wade to authorize the realignment of elementary grade centers, moving 3rd grade to GES and Kindergarten to DES. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. Facility Use Requests A motion was made by Rodger Bennett and seconded by Dave Zachgo to approve the request by Shelly Wilken to use the Middle School gym at Onarga for a youth soccer program on Wednesdays and Saturdays, beginning on March 4th and ending on April 8th contingent upon proof of adequate liability insurance and payment for appropriate custodial services. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. A motion was made by Harold Wilken and seconded by Chet Wade to approve the request by Jill Cultra to use the high school gym on Sunday, March 26th from 11:00am to 7:00pm with the understanding that: a) a fee of $25 must be paid in advance; and b) an employee of the District will be present at all times and be responsible for unlocking and securing the school and clean-up after the event. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. A motion was made by Rodger Bennett and seconded by Brian DuFrain to approve the request by the senior class of IW to use the upper elementary gym in Thawville on Saturday, April 8th from 7:00am to 7:00pm at no cost with the understanding than an employee of the District will be present at all times and be responsible for unlocking and securing the school, and clean-up after the event. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. Zoning Change Keith McTaggart made a presentation soliciting the assistance of the Board of Education in securing a change of designation for his property (Douglas 11-F1-24-01-300-500) from an A-2 zoning, to enable him to develop a nine-lot subdivision. A motion was made by Harold Wilken and seconded by Rodger

3 Bennett stating: “We the board members of Unit #10 school district are in favor of new home construction within our district. With the increased costs of running District #10 we need to at least maintain, if not grow, the Equalized Assessed Valuations of the townships in our district.” Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. ADA Compliance Plan for Middle School The Building and Grounds Committee solicited proposals for improvements at the MS that would put us in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act requirements and presented two options: a) install wheel chair lifts at a cost of approximately $100,000 or b) install elevator for approximately $171,000. A motion was made by Rodger Bennett and seconded by Dave Zachgo to authorize the administration to proceed with plans for an elevator (6’8” x 4’3”). Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. Lawn Mowing Bids A motion was made by Dan Mushrush and seconded by Brian DuFrain to approve the revised lawn mowing bid specifications and authorize solicitation of bids for mowing. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. Executive Session A motion was made by Dave Zachgo and seconded by Chet Wade to go into Executive Session at 10:55pm for the following reasons: 1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint logged against an employee to determine its validity; and 2) Student discipline. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. A motion was made by Dan Mushrush and seconded by Brian DuFrain to come out of Executive Session at 12:00am. Roll Call Vote: Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 6-0. Employment

A motion was made by Brian DuFrain and seconded by Chet Wade to employ Stacy Reed as a non- certified district employee pending proof and/or completion of mandated state/district employment requirements. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. Resignation A motion was made by Dan Mushrush and seconded by Harold Wilken to accept the resignation of Pete Bretzlaff as head soccer coach for the IW-CI soccer program. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. Extracurricular Assignments A motion was made by Rodger Bennett and seconded by Dave Zachgo to approve appointment of Kyle Leydens, HS Baseball; Erica Leydens, HS Softball; Kiersy White, HS Softball; as volunteer coaches pending proof and/or completion of mandated state/district employment requirements and acceptable criminal background checks. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon

4 Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. Student Discipline A motion was made by Brian DuFrain and seconded by Rodger Bennett to amend suspension of Student A to 6 days out-of-school and 4 days in-school. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS Strategic Planning Ms. Killus explained strategic planning is a framework for developing the district’s three-year action plan by involving the entire school community in the decision making process. This planning allows the district to identify goals, strategies and activities to accomplish the goal. The strategic plan includes: parent survey, focus groups, strategic planning meeting, board/administrative retreat, consensus based decision-making, collaborative leadership and positive community involvement. IX. OTHER BUSINESS Dedication of Memorials A. Dedication of Memorials for: Mrs. Norma Roeder, Jeffery A. Shadle, Mary Helen Talbert and Evalena Eschen 1. Library Books in Memory of Mrs. Norma Roeder, mother of Susan Roberge, District Bookkeeper (Available in UES Library)  H is for Homerun; A Baseball Alphabet by Brad Herzog  Journey Around Chicago from A to Z by Martha Day Zschock 2. Library Books in Memory of Mr. Jeffery A. Shadle, brother of Deborah Talbert, 1st Grade Teacher (Available in GES Library)  Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton  How Groundhog’s Garden Grew by Lynne Cherry 3. Library Books in Memory of Mary Helen Talbert, mother-in-law of Mary B. Talbert, 2nd Grade Teacher and Deborah Talbert, 1st Grade Teacher (Available in GES Library)  The Quiltmaker’s Gift by Jeff Brumbeau  With Love from Grandma by Harriet Ziefert  Thank You, Little Mouse by Dugald Steer  100 Things You Should Know About Sharks 4. Library Books in Memory of Evalena Eschen, mother of Diane Gustafson, District Librarian (Available in GES & DES Libraries)  The Quiltmaker’s Journey by Jeff Brumbeau  Kids in the Kitchen by Micah Pulleyn  Mom & Me Cookbook by Annabel Karmel  A Pocket Full of Kisses by Audrey Penn  The Three Questions by Jon J. Muth 5. Library Books in Memory of Laurelie L. Reddy, 1st Grade Teacher  I.Q. Goes to the Library by Mary Ann Fraser  I.Q. Goes to School by Mary Ann Fraser  Stone Soup by Jon J. Muth  Shall I Knit You A Hat? A Christmas Yarn by Kate Klise  Me & My Family Tree by Joan Sweeney (Available in GES Library)

5 A motion was made by Rodger Bennett and seconded by Dave Zachgo to dedicate with appreciation the library books in honor of those listed with the title. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

X. RECESS A motion was made by Rodger Bennett and seconded by Brian DuFrain to recess at 12:20am on February to reconvene at 8:00pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 in IWHS cafeteria to continue closed session discussion. Upon Voice Vote, the motion carried.

------RECONVENE February 22, 2006 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of Education of the Iroquois West District Number 10, Iroquois County, Illinois reconvened in a Regular Session on February 22, 2006 at the hour of 8:00pm at the Iroquois West High School in Gilman, Illinois at which time and place were present the following officers and members of the Board of Education: Jon Goldenstein, President, Dan Mushrush, Vice President, Harold Wilken, Secretary, Rodger Bennett, Brian DuFrain, Chet Wade, and David Zachgo, Board Members. A quorum of the members of the Board being present the President called the meeting to order and declared the Board to be in session for the transaction of business. Administrators Present: Eyre, Killus Others present were: Wilene Zachgo II. RETURN TO CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Dan Mushrush and seconded by Brian DuFrain to enter executive session at 8:30pm for student discipline. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. A motion was made by Brian DuFrain and seconded by Rodger Bennett to return to open session at 9:29pm. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7- 0. III. OPEN SESSION Student Discipline A motion was made by Rodger Bennett and seconded by Brian DuFrain to amend discipline for Student B to five days out-of-school suspension, five days in-school suspension, social probation and other items as recorded in closed session. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. Camp Leaders Pay A motion was made by Rodger Bennett and seconded by Dave Zachgo to authorize the 4th & 5th grade youth basketball camp February 27th through March 25th, with payment for a single leader at $20 per session subject to TRS deduction. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

6 III. OTHER BUSINESS Early Dismissal for School Improvement Planning A motion was made by Rodger Bennett and seconded by Brian DuFrain to approve early dismissal of classes on Friday, March 10th to work on School Improvement Planning. Roll Call Vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Brian DuFrain – Yea, Jon Goldenstein – Yea, Danny Mushrush – Yea, Chet Wade – Yea, Harold Wilken – Yea, David Zachgo - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0. IV. ADOURN A motion was made by Dan Mushrush and seconded by Chet Wade to adjourn at 9:31pm. Upon Voice Vote, the motion carried.

______Harold Wilken, Secretary Date

______Jon Goldenstein, President Date