Board Minutes - February 11, 2010
by Connie Linney
February 17, 2010
MINUTES
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
February 11, 2010
The Pekin Community School Board met in regular session on February 11, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. in the board room/media center of the Pekin Community Schools. Board members present were: Adam, Bennett, Copeland, Hollingsworth, Millikin, Van Voorst and Winn. Also present were Dustin Coleman, Jeff Eeling, Dave Harper, Laurie Bennett, Janice Dix, Ryan and Lana Reed, groups from RUSS, IHCC, Garland Company, Mr. Dotson and Connie Linney.
President Hollingsworth called the meeting to order and acknowledged a quorum.
Mr. Dotson added Ryan Reed to the agenda.
Van Voorst moved to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2010, regular board meeting. Winn seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Copeland moved to approve the general bills in the amount of $34,963.11; late bills: $20,885.43; prepaid general bills - $5,443.84; management bills - $7,677.00; PPEL bills - $625.03; SILO bills - $885.49; activity bills – $11,166.49; hot lunch bills – $27,700.72. Adam seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Reed addressed the board with concern he has with his son.
Dennis Martin from Garland Roofing discussed the cost of replacing the roof on the media center with a modified roof system. Bennett moved to have Garland Roofing proceed to put together specifications and projected cost of replacing the media center roof. Van Voorst seconded.
Kelly Lewiston and Mark Fincel from RUSS (Regional Utility Services Systems) discussed with the board of upgrading our lagoon system to include the community of Pekin. They will get some numbers together for the board to look at in a couple of weeks.
Karen Swanson, Coordinator, High School Programs IHCC spoke to the board on Project Lead the Way and the $50,000 grant received by Pekin for the project. This is a four year program creating a new curriculum to introduce high school students to the field of engineering. Adam moved to approve Project Lead the Way. Millikin seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Jim Lindermayer, President of IHCC discussed with the board the Keokuk County Career Academy (KCCA). IHCC is requesting that Pekin sign a 5-year contract committing to 22 students in attendance next year and 25 students in attendance the remaining four years. We now have seven students in attendance this current year. Millikin moved to table any decision on signing on KCCA contract. Winn seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Adam moved to approve the early retirement of John Evans, Barb Johnson, Paula Larsen, Doris Nelson and Elaine Tolle. Winn seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Adam moved to freeze the pay of the non-certified staff and the administrative staff for the next school year. Van Voorst seconded. Adam, Copeland, Hollingsworth, Van Voorst and Winn voted yes. Bennett and Millikin were absent from the room.
Copeland moved to approve the purchase of a new floor scrubber. Van Voorst seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Van Voorst moved to approve snow make-up days by using April 5th and the remaining three days will be made up by extending the school days 30 minutes for 33 days. School will take up at 8:06 a.m. and dismiss at 3:45 p.m. Copeland seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Millikin moved to approve the 2nd reading of board policy Series 100 and Series 200. Adam seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Millikin moved to approve the first reading of Series 300 of the Board Policies as presented. Winn seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Millikin moved to approve the first reading of Series 400 of the Board Policies as presented. Bennett seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Dotson reported that Becky Schmitz will be at the day care tomorrow for anyone who would like to come. He also reported that there would be a budget workshop on February 23rd at 4:00.
Purchase of a new dishwasher for the elementary-middle school kitchen was discussed.
Mrs. Bennett reported that an ACT Prep Workshop would be held on March 10th and 11th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at a cost to the student of $75. She also reported that the social studies curriculum is being looked into.
Mr. Eeling reported that 12 buses passed inspection and that we had 18 total violations. He also reported that parent/teacher conferences have been moved from February 23rd and 25th to February 22nd and 25th due to the final district boys’ basketball game.
Mr. Harper reported on discipline referrals. He also reported on the results of the Teen Screen.
Winn moved to adjourn the meeting. Copeland seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The time was 9:45 p.m.
Reports and documents and the full text of motions, resolutions, or policies considered by the Board at this meeting are on file in the Board Secretary’s office, 695-3707, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Connie Linney, Board Secretary
