Board Minutes - August 9, 2010
by Connie Linney
August 27, 2010
MINUTES
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
August 9, 2010
The Pekin Community School Board met in regular session on August 9, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the elementary lounge of the Pekin Community Schools. Board members present were: Adam, Hollingsworth, Millikin, Van Voorst and Winn. Absent: Bennett and Copeland. Also present were: Don Deutsch, Jeff Eeling, Brian Stone, Laurie Bennett, Bethany Hadley, Connie Linney and Superintendent Dotson via telephone.
President Hollingsworth called the meeting to order and acknowledged a quorum.
Additions to the agenda included Bethany Hadley speaking on behalf of Tim Hadley about middle school football.
Van Voorst moved to approve the minutes of the July 12, 2010, regular board meeting. Adam seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Van Voorst moved to approve the minutes of the July 22, 2010, special board meeting. Adam seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Millikin moved to approve the general bills in the amount of $71,639.52; prepaid general bills - $2,900.00; management bills – $450.00; PPEL bills – $3,428.06; SILO bills - $2,430.74; activity bills – $11,326.23; hot lunch bills – $658.77; Winn seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Bethany Hadley addressed the board on behalf of her husband Tim, stating that the middle school football camp is going well. The boys are doing weight lifting on Tuesday and Thursday. Mr. Hadley would like to take the boys to the pool in Fairfield and then out for pizza. They boys would pay their own way.
Winn moved to approve the contract for Timothy Magill as high school business teacher. Adam seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Adam moved to approve the contract for Josiah Sieren as assistant high school football coach. Van Voost seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Millikin moved to dedicate the football field to Tom Stone and the track to Davis Eidahl. A dedication ceremony would be held on October 1st at homecoming. Winn seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Adam moved to approve two energy efficiency projects: insulating the outside of the boilers at a cost of approximately $16,000; and retrofitting all lighting fixtures with energy efficient lights and new ballast, costing approximately $69,000. These projects could be paid for through performance contracting with the money saved, or up front out of SILO funds. The method of payment will be decided at a later date. Van Voorst seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Millikin moved to approve the purchase of Breakdown Insurance at a cost of $26,000. A portion of this money would be recuperated from the insurance premiums students would pay for coverage of their laptops. Adam, Millikin, Van Voorst and Winn voted yes. Hollingsworth voted no. The motion carried.
Winn moved to approve the contract with JET Physical Therapy for an athletic trainer at a cost of $30/hour for 1 – 2 hours two days per week plus $.40/mile for mileage to and from Pekin School and Washington. Van Voorst seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Van Voorst moved to approve the contract with Ottumwa Regional Health Center to provide therapist Caren Roth’s services to Pekin two days per week (not to exceed 16 hours per week) at $46 per hour. Adam seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Millikin moved to approve the bank depository in the amount of $3,000,000 for Pilot Grove Savings Bank, Packwood. Van Voorst seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Millikin seconded by Van Voorst that the Public Funds Resolutions and Agreement between Pilot Grove Savings Bank and Pekin Community School has not been rescinded and the following will be authorized to sign (two signatures required) checks for the Pekin Community School District. Activity Fund Account – Connie Linney, Ann Swanson, John Dotson; Hot Lunch Account – Connie Linney, Ann Swanson, John Dotson; General Checking Account – Connie Linney, John Dotson, David Hollingsworth or David Bennett; PPEL Account – Connie Linney, John Dotson, David Hollingsworth. The motion carried unanimously.
Adam moved to approve the Clarion-Plainsman of Richland as the official newspaper of the district. Winn seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Bennett spoke on the purchase of several textbooks. The high school government class will be using new eBooks as text this year. Some of the elementary classes are receiving new social studies and science books.
Mr. Eeling reviewed the new late bus routes. There will be one bus with drop-offs in Martinsburg and Circle Park in Hedrick, a second bus with drop-offs in Packwood and Ollie, and a third bus going to Richland. There will be no drop-offs along the routes.
Van Voorst moved to approve the high school teacher handbook as presented by Brian Stone. Adam seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Stone spoke on the need to resurface the track before it is necessary to complete tear up the old track. He also reported that both new coaches, Joe Donovan, high school football and Ashley Aubuchon, high school volleyball are doing a great job. Mr. Stone reminded everyone that the computer roll-out is scheduled for the evening of August 23rd.
Millikin moved to adjourn the meeting. Van Voorst seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The time was 7:55 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
