Board Minutes - January 9, 2012
by Connie Linney
January 11, 2012
MINUTES
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
January 9, 2012
The Pekin Community School Board met in regular session on January 9, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the board room/media center of the Pekin Community Schools. Board members present were: Coleman, Copeland, Davis, Millikin, Van Voorst, Winn and Wittrock. Also present were: Janice Dix, Bryan Babcock, Jeff Eeling, Laurie Bennett, Nathan Wood, Joe Donovan, seniors from the government class, Superintendent Dotson and Connie Linney.
President Van Voorst called the meeting to order and acknowledged a quorum.
Winn added lunch room policies to the agenda.
Coleman moved to approve the December 12, 2011 board minutes. Davis seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Copeland moved to approve the general bills in the amount of $65,372.21; management bills –$7,527.00; day care – $395.70; SILO bills - $2,135.49; activity bills – $7,508.87; hot lunch bills – $11,746.24. Winn seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Seniors Jordan Hagedon, Bailey Donovan, Nicole Giberson, and Heather Shaw were introduced.
Mr. Dotson reported to the board on the professional development held at Pekin today with neighboring schools: Tri-County, Sigourney, Cardinal, Fremont, and New London. Tony Wagner, keynote speaker via Skype delivered a very interesting program. Teachers then attended three breakout sessions of their choice. The day was considered extremely successful.
Winn moved approve the first reading of the Good Conduct Policy as presented. Copeland seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Whittrock moved to approve the upgrade of our current security system with the purchase of five additional cameras at a cost of $17,162.63 from ADS (American Digital Security). Coleman seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Copeland moved to approve the board goals as presented. Winn seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Dotson reported that the issue with the lunch room has been resolved.
Mrs. Bennett reported on the professional development that was held at Pekin earlier today, Skills Iowa, Jerry Johns testing that will take place on the week of the 24th, ITBS in March and PLAN tests.
Mr. Eeling reported that the elementary will be participating in QPS magazine sales again this year. He also reported the Iowa Skippers will be performing at an assembly on the 19th and on the 20th the 5th grade students will jump rope at half time of the ballgame.
Mr. Wood reported his concerns with students not completing homework assignments and the teachers’ policy on late work. He also reported Mr. Bartels is ready to begin scheduling for next fall.
Mr. Donovan addressed the board on the marching band’s season. They had several performances and performed very well. The 8th grade girls basketball team had an undefeated season and the 8th grade boys are just starting their season.
Mr. Babcock reported on laptop repairs and concerns with copyright infringements.
Mr. Dotson provided handouts on the Governor’s Press Release and IASB Board Standards. He also asked for board members to assist him the kitchen remodeling plans and to plan on work sessions to review board policies.
Millikin moved to adjourn the meeting. Winn seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The time was 7:15 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
