Board Minutes - March 8, 2010
by Connie Linney
March 11, 2010
MINUTES
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
March 8, 2010
HEARING
A public hearing was held in the board room/media center of the Pekin Community School on March 8, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. on the roof project. Board members present were: Adam, Bennett, Copeland, Hollingsworth, Millikin, Van Voorst and Winn. Also present were: Laurie Bennett, Dustin Coleman, Jeff Eeling, Dave Harper, Deb Kephart, Gina Swearingen, Jane Wiggins, Janice Dix, Ryan Reed, Nick Martin, Kelly Lewiston, Mark Fincel, Dennis Martin, Mr. Dotson and Connie Linney. President Hollingsworth called the hearing to order and acknowledged a quorum. After the discussion Millikin moved to adjourn the public hearing. Copeland seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The time was 6:12 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The Pekin Community School Board met in regular session on March 8, 2010, at 6:13 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: Laurie Bennett, Dustin Coleman, Jeff Eeling, Dave Harper, Deb Kephart, Gina Swearingen, Jane Wiggins, Janice Dix, Ryan Reed, Nick Martin, Kelly Lewiston, Mark Fincel, Dennis Martin, Mr. Dotson and Connie Linney.
President Hollingsworth called the meeting to order and acknowledged a quorum.
Approve student teaching agreement with Buena Vista was added to the agenda.
Millikin moved to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2010, regular board meeting. Bennett seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Adam moved to approve the minutes of the February 23, 2010, working session. Winn seconded. The motion passed. Bennett, Copeland and Van Voorst abstained as they were not present at the working session.
Millikin moved to approve the general bills in the amount of $51,835.32; late bills: $3,794.41; prepaid general bills - $4,762.00; management bills - $300.00; PPEL bills - $6,258.00; SILO bills - $885.49; activity bills – $15,674.05; hot lunch bills – $13,324.33. Copeland seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Kelly Lewiston and Mark Fincel of R.U.S.S. (Regional Utility Service Systems) discussed with the board the possibility of R.U.S.S. taking over the operation and maintenance of our lagoon system and the possibility of the community of Pekin using our lagoon for their waste water disposal. To construct a new cell and bring the current cells up to specifications would cost approximately $570,000. If Pekin Schools handled the operation and maintenance with a 20 year payback it would cost approximately $2700 per month. If the community of Pekin joined with us there would be a 40 year payback at a cost of $1500 - $1600 per month. Discussion ceased for lack of a motion.
Dennis Martin discussed the roof project. Four sections of roof, M, O, Q and P (sections above the library, the computer lab, and the hallway) will be replaced by Brockway Mechanical & Roofing of Burlington with the low bid of $157,580. The small section of roof over the entry way can be replaced for $4,100. The roof would be replaced with a low slope modified BUR roof and metal wall panels. Work would begin in April weather permitting. Millikin moved to accept the bid from Brockway Mechanical & Roofing of Burlington to repair the four sections of roof plus the entry way at a cost of $161,680. Van Voorst seconded the motion carried unanimously.
The Pekin Board supports the school in applying for the grant for voluntary preschool.
Deb Kephart discussed with the board a rate increase in the day care rates to help cover operating cost. Copeland moved to increase the day care rates as follows: birth through 2 year olds –
$2.75 per hour; 3 year – 10 year olds - $2.65 per hour; Preschool - $80.00 for 2 day a week/month and $90.00 for a 3 day a week/month; registration fee of $25.00 per program per year.
Bennett moved to approve the purchase of a new sound system for the high school gym from RW Sound for $10,657.55. Millikin seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Bennett moved to remove from the table discussion on Keokuk County Career Academy. Millikin seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Adam moved to not accept the contract from IHCC on the KCCA as written. Copeland seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Millikin moved to approve the purchase of a new dishwasher for the elementary/middle school kitchen from Hawkeye Food Service for $20,840. Van Voorst seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Bennett moved to approve the Application for Whole Grade or Cooperative Sharing Agreement allowing Pekin students to participate in the Swimming and Diving program at the Fairfield Community School District. Adam seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Adam moved to approve the 2nd reading of Board Policy Series 300 and Series 400. Winn seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Van Voorst moved to accept the resignation of Josh Taylor as high school band instructor effective immediately. Bennett seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Millikin moved to approve the student teacher agreement with Buena Vista. Bennett seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Bennett moved to approve the first reading of Board Policy Series 500 as presented. Millikin seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Dotson reported that he had a conference call with the SBRC today and was forgiven the Phase I funding in the amount of $57,251 that was discontinued last year. Mr. Dotson will also plan a working session to review the budget before the budget hearing on April 12th.
Mr. Harper reported that CLIMB Theater performed here last week. He also reported on middle school and high school attendance and parent/teacher conferences.
Mrs. Bennett reported that we have discussed dual credit classes with Cardinal, Van Buren and Sigourney for next year. She also reported that Mr. Lamb may start an Ag Academy to be held at Pekin. The ACT Prep meeting has been canceled due to the fact that very few students signed up to attend. Mrs. Bennett also reported that the Quest Grant was not approved.
Millikin moved to adjourn the meeting. Winn seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The time was 7:52
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
