Minutes for the RankinSchool Board
Regular MeetingHeld June 27, 2005
I.Call to Order by at 6:30 P.M.
President Davis appointed Connie Martin as Secretary Pro-tem.
- Roll Call of Members Present-Members present were Arrenholz, Davis, Garber, Martin and Secrest. Member Gillespiearrived at 6:38 P.M.
III.Audience Participation there were no presentations
IV.Reports to the Board.
Board Committees – none had met this month
The Board Presidentshared the letters of response sent to the parents who addressed the Board in May. The President also shared a letter and photo from Avery Nehmelman, thanking the Board for granting his mommy an extended leave to be with him.
The administrationreported on need for Committee meetings, recent Alliance Reports, discussion on day care operations with the YWCA, financial reports and the IASB conference reservations.
The construction report included a review of the testing summary on the gym wall. The Board read the report and felt it supported our contention that the walls needed to be reinstalled in an appropriate manner for a top quality appearance. The Superintendent reviewed the goal date of July 22 and explained the possible option (contractor’s choice) of installing drywall over the existing panels instead of removing them. The Board toured the track and field events area, the baseball field and the new storage shed. The financial summary still indicates a positive position with sufficient reserves to complete the project. We continue to work to close out our contracts with the vendors and contractors, ensuring that we have received all necessary paperwork and all pending credits.
V. Discussion Items
The Board reviewed the Board-Superintendent Goals for 2004-2005. The Board expressed their pleasure that the vast majority of the goals were completed. They understood that the website was being revised and updated for the coming year. They also expressed a desire to have increased media coverage of school activities and accomplishments.
The Board discussed possible items for inclusion in Board-Superintendent Goals for 2005-2006.
VI. Consent Agenda – Motion by Member Garber and seconded by Member Gillespie to approve the Consent Agenda minus the list of bills. Roll Call Vote: all vote “Yea”, motion carried. (6-0)
Approved minutes for the Regular Meeting held on May 23, 2005.
Approved the treasurer’s for month ending May 31, 2005.
Approved the Financial Report for the month ended May 31, 2005.
Approved policy on second reading.
Approved Membership in the Illinois Association of School Boards.
Appointed Theresa Culp as District Treasurer for 2005-2006.
Approved continuing the same list of depositories and signatories.
Approved continuing membership in the Illinois School District Agency for Insurance.
Approved School Board meeting dates for 2005-2006.
Approved Membership in Elementary District Organization.
VII.Action Items
Motion by Member Gillespie and second by Member Arrenholz to move into Closed Session at 8:06 P.M. dealing with personnel, student discipline, evaluation, and a review of closed session minutes. Voice Vote: all vote “Yea”, motion carried (6-0).
Motion by Member Arrenholzand second by MemberGarber to move out of Closed Session at 9:10P.M. Voice Vote” all vote “Yea”, motion carried (6-0).
Motion by Member Garber and second by Member Martin to approve the Personnel Report as revised, including the resignation of Sean Masterson as Baseball Coach, Michele Cleeton as Softball Coach, hiring of Linda Hay and Olivia Seaton as Co-sponsors of library services, Ron Davis as Baseball Coach, and Rachel Secrest as summer custodian. Roll Call Vote: Members Arrenholz, Davis Garber, Gillespie and Martin vote “Yea”, Member Secrest abstained, motion carried. (5-0)
Motion by Member Arrenholz and second by Member Gillespie to approve the closed session minutes for the Special and Regular meeting held on April 25, 2005. Voice Vote: all vote “Yea”, motion carried (6-0).
Motion by Member Davis and second by Member Gillespie to approve the list of bills for June as revised with the additional list of bills presented at the meeting. The total amount of bills approved is $186,107.25. Roll call vote: all vote “Yea” , motion carried (6-0)
Motion by Member Gillespie and second by Member Davis to approve the Student-Parent Handbook. Roll call vote: all vote “Yea”, motion carried. (6-0)
Motion by member Gillespie and second by Member Garber to approve the rollover of vacation days. Voice Vote: all vote “Yea”, motion carried (6-0)
Motion by Member Arrenholz and second by Member Martin to approve continuation of bus service with Laidlaw Transit for 2005-2006. Roll Call Vote: Members Arrenholz, Gillespie, Davis, Garber and Martin vote “Yea”, Members Secrest voted present. Motion carried. (5-0-1)
The agenda item for possible transfer of funds between accounts was not considered as the estimated Fund Balances do not require any adjustment at this time.
VIII.Announcements by the President and Future Agenda Items
Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be Monday July 25, 2005.
IX.Correspondence - none
X.Motion for Adjournment – Motion by Member Gaitros and second by Member Arrenholz to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 P.M. Voice Vote: all vote “Yea”, motion carried.
Respectively Submitted,
Connie Martin, Acting Board Secretary ______
Date when these minutes were
Approved by the RankinSchool Board ______
Attesting Statement: “I attest that these minutes as shown here were accepted and approved as accurately reflecting the business transacted by the Rankin School Board at the June 27, 2005 School Board Meeting.
Lori Davis, President ______
Date Minutes approved______