Coal City Community Unit School District #1

Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Reorganizational Meeting-Monday, May 4, 2009

President Hamilton called the meeting of the Board of Education of Coal City Community Unit School District #1 to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Coal City Middle School Community Room. Members answering roll call were Armand Bianchi, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano and Shawn Hamilton. Board member Mark Jiskra was not in attendance. Superintendent Kent Bugg, Director of Business Services Jason Smith, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Tammy Elledge, Jeff Emerson, Quint Harmon, Karen Vota and member of the press, Ann Gill were also in attendance.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

President Hamilton led the Board of Education and others present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

CLOSED SESSION

Mr. Miller moved and Mr. Bianchi seconded to go to closed session at 6:01 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the closed session minutes from the April 20, 2009 Board meeting.

Ayes: Armand Bianchi, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano, Shawn Hamilton

Absent: Mark Jiskra

Nays:

Motion Carried.

When the Board returned to open session, President Hamilton called the special meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. with the Board members answering roll call present: Armand Bianchi, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano and Shawn Hamilton. Board member Mark Jiskra was not in attendance.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Grove moved and Ms. Gill seconded to approve the consent agenda including the minutes and closed session minutes from the regular meeting of April 20, 2009.

Roll Call.

Ayes: Curtis Grove, Mary Gill, Armand Bianchi, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano, Shawn Hamilton

Absent: Mark Jiskra

Nays:

Motion Carried.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

1.  In regard to agenda items – none.

2.  In general (limited to no more than 5 minutes per person) – none.

ABSTRACT OF VOTES REVIEW / SEATING THE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

President Hamilton turned the meeting over to Vice-President Grove.

Vice-President Grove stated that the Grundy County Clerks office provided the Board with an abstract of votes from the April 7, 2009 election. The total number of votes received by each candidate in the election is as follows:

Candidate Name / Grundy County / Will County / Total
Unexpired Term
Incorporated
Armand Bianchi / 827 / 0 / 827
4 year term
Unincorporated
Mary Gill / 815 / 0 / 815
Incorporated
Jeff Emerson / 790 / 0 / 790
Incorporated
Shawn Hamilton / 748 / 0 / 748

The following candidates received the highest numbers of votes and have been elected as members of the Coal City Community Unit School District No. One Board of Education for the unexpired term of office: Armand Bianchi and the four-year terms of office: Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill and Shawn Hamilton. Vice-President Grove congratulated the winners.

Board members Mark Jiskra and Robert Pogliano did not seek re-election in 2007. Superintendent Bugg recognized Board member Mark Jiskra for his 4 years of service. Board member Jiskra was instrumental in the passing of the last school referendum and worked diligently on the Early Childhood Center construction project. Robert Pogliano was recognized for his 12 years of service to the Board, 6 of those years Bob led the Board as President. Throughout his tenure on the Board, Robert Pogliano was passionate about special education and also played a role in the development of a standardized curriculum. Both members will be truly missed.

Vice-President Grove administered the official Oath of Office to re-elected Board members Armand Bianchi, Mary Gill, and Shawn Hamilton and the newly elected Board member Jeff Emerson.

In light of the fact that there was no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn sine die was made by Shawn Hamilton and seconded by Mary Gill.

Roll Call.

Ayes: Shawn Hamilton, Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Ken Miller

Nays:

Motion Carried.

REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Vice-President Grove called the reorganizational meeting of the Board of Education of Coal City Community Unit School District #1 to order at 6:17 p.m. at the Coal City Middle School Community Room. Members answering roll call were Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Ken Miller, and Shawn Hamilton.

APPOINTMENT OF NEW BOARD MEMBER

Five Board seats were available for candidates to file petitions with intent to run in the April 7, 2009 election. During the filing period, only four candidates turned in petitions. The Regional Office of Education was notified of the vacancy that would result after the election and a request for individuals to submit a letter of interest to serve on the Board until the next election was publicized. Candidates were interviewed by the Board during the April 20 Board meeting. At his time, it is appropriate to appoint Quint Harmon to fill the vacancy on the Board

Mr. Hamilton moved and Ms. Gill seconded to appoint Quint Harmon as a member of the Coal City Community Unit School District No. One Board of Education.

Roll Call.

Ayes: Shawn Hamilton, Mary Gill, Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Curtis Grove, Ken Miller

Nays:

Motion Carried.

Vice-President Grove administered the official Oath of Office to newly appointed Board member Quint Harmon.

Appointment of Board President, Vice-President and Secretary

A president, vice president, and a secretary must be selected to serve pursuant to Public Act 85-839, amending 10-13 of The Illinois School Code, and the duties of president, vice president, and secretary are spelled out as two year terms unless a change through resolution is adopted by the board.

NOMINATION/ELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT

Vice-President Grove opened nominations for the office of Board President to serve for a term of two years. Mary Gill nominated Shawn Hamilton. Vice-President Grove asked if there were any other nominations for the office of President. After a brief pause, Vice-President Grove asked again if there were any other nominations for the office of President. Since there were no other nominations, Vice-President Grove closed nominations for the office of President.

Vice-President Grove announced that Shawn Hamilton, being the only candidate nominated for the office of President, was declared elected by acclamation and instructed the secretary to record as such in the official minutes.

President Hamilton thanked the members for their vote of confidence and assumed the office of president.

NOMINATION/ELECTION OF BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT

President Hamilton opened nominations for the office of Board Vice-President to serve for a term of two years. Ken Miller nominated Curtis Grove. President Hamilton asked if there were any other nominations for the office of Vice-President. After a brief pause, President Hamilton asked again if there were any other nominations for the office of Vice-President. Since there were no other nominations, President Hamilton closed nominations for the office of Vice-President.

President Hamilton announced that Curtis Grove, being the only candidate nominated for the office of Vice-President, was declared elected by acclamation and instructed the secretary to record as such in the official minutes.

Vice-President Grove thanked the members for their vote of confidence and assumed the office of Vice-President.

NOMINATION/ELECTION OF BOARD SECRETARY

President Hamilton opened nominations for the office of Secretary to serve for a term of two years. Armand Bianchi nominated Mary Gill. President Hamilton asked if there were any other nominations for the office of Secretary. After a brief pause, President Hamilton asked again if there were any other nominations for the office of Secretary. Since there were no other nominations, President Hamilton closed nominations for the office of Secretary.

President Hamilton announced that Mary Gill, being the only candidate nominated for the office of Secretary, was declared elected by acclamation and instructed the secretary to record as such in the official minutes.

Secretary Gill thanked the members for their vote of confidence and assumed the office of Secretary.

ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD MEETING DATES/LOCATION

The Board was asked to adhere to the regular meetings set forth in the 2008-2009 school calendar and established as the 3rd Monday of each month unless otherwise noted and to adhere to the Board Study Sessions of the Whole meetings set forth in the 2008-2009 school calendar and established as the 1st Monday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Mr. Bianchi moved and Ms. Gill seconded to adhere to the meetings set up in the 2008-2009 school calendar established with the 3rd Monday of each month as a regular Board meeting and the 1st Monday of each month as the Board Study Session of the Whole meeting unless noted otherwise.

Roll Call.

Ayes: Armand Bianchi, Mary Gill, Jeff Emerson, Curtis Grove, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller, Shawn Hamilton

Nays:

Motion Carried.

ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICT BOARD POLICIES

The Board was asked to adhere to the established District Board Policies.

Mr. Miller moved and Ms. Gill seconded To adhere to the established Coal City Community Unit District #1 Board of Education Policies.

Roll Call.

Ayes: Ken Miller, Mary Gill, Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Curtis Grove, Quint Harmon, Shawn Hamilton

Nays:

Motion Carried.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Representatives to serve on the Governing Boards of the Special Education Cooperative, GAVC, and the Three Rivers Division of the Illinois Associations of School Boards and District Committees were selected. Each representative will serve a two year term.

Governing Board / 09-11 Representative
Special Education Cooperative / Shawn Hamilton
Quint Harmon, Alternate
GAVC / Shawn Hamilton
Curtis Grove, Alternate
IASB, Three Rivers / Shawn Hamilton
District Committee
H.S. Scholarship / Mary Gill
Curtis Grove, Alternate
Plan Committee for Service to Special Needs Students / OPEN
Athletic / Jeff Emerson
Ken Miller, Alternate
Learning Leadership Team / Mary Gill
Ken Miller
Unit #1 Education Foundation / Ken Miller
Mary Gill, Alternate

Board committee appointments will be discussed at the June Board Study Session.

SPECIAL MEETING-AWARD BID RELEASE 1 MONDAY, MAY 11 @ 6:00 PM

REGULAR BOARD MEETING: MONDAY, MAY 18 @ 6:30 P.M.

SPECIAL MEETING-GMP/BID RELEASE 2 MONDAY, JUNE 1 @ 6:00 PM

BOARD STUDY SESSION MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 1 –FOLLOWING SPECIAL

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Bianchi moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to adjourn at 6:37 p.m. the meeting. President Hamilton asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none considers the motion approved.

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Shawn Hamilton, President

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Mary Gill, Secretary

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