Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District Number 11
WARRENSBURG, IL 62573
Board of Education Meeting
April 24, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Warrensburg-Latham C.U.S.D. #11
WLHS Cafetorium -427 W. North St, Warrensburg
Executive Session-6:30 p.m.
Executive Session on the following subjects: a) the appointment, employment, compensation,
discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the School District; b) collective
negotiating matters between the School District and its employees or their representatives, or
deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; c) the purchase or
lease of real property for the use of the District; d) the setting of a price for sale or lease of property
owned by the District; e) the sale or purchase of investments; f) emergency security procedures; g)
student disciplinary cases; h) the placement of individual students and special education programs
and other matters relating to individual students; i) pending or threatened litigations; j) evaluation of
attorney; k) approval of certain closed session minutes for distribution to the public; or other matters
appropriate for a closed meeting pursuant to the Open Meetings Act.
President, Kirk Riley, called the regular meeting of the board of education to order at 6:31p.m.
Members present by roll call vote were: Roger Edgecombe, Barb Ellis, David Munson, Kirk Riley and Steve Wilson.
Members absent: Kevin Hess and Jim Mathews.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Wilson and seconded by Mr. David Munson to adjourn to
closed meeting at 6:35 p.m. to discuss: the appointment, employment, compensation,
discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the School District; collective
negotiating matters between the School District and its employees or their representatives, or
deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; the purchase or
lease of real property for the use of the District; the setting of a price for sale or lease of property
owned by the District; the sale or purchase of investments; emergency security procedures;
student disciplinary cases; the placement of individual students and special education programs
and other matters relating to individual students; pending or threatened litigations; evaluation of
attorney; approval of certain closed session minutes for distribution to the public; or other matters
appropriate for a closed meeting pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. The following members voted
aye: Edgecombe, Ellis, Munson, Riley and Wilson. Motion carried.
President, Kirk Riley, called the regular meeting to return to order at 7:35 p.m.
The administration present consisted of: Ken Hatcher, Nancy Brodbeck, Ann Mathieson,
Paul Hoffman, Mike Gardner and Craig Olson.
Others present consisted of Recording Secretary, Teresa Bailey: and visitors: Lori Parker
and Christine Preston.
At 7:35 P.M., the President announced that the next agenda item for the Board of Education was a motion to enter into a public hearing to request a modification of 105 ILCS 5/24-2 Holiday Waivers.
The following members voted aye: Edgecombe, Ellis, Munson, Riley and Wilson. Motion carried.
Whereupon the President asked for oral testimony or public comments concerning the request of modification of 105 ILCS 5/24-2 and there were none.
A motion was made by Mrs. Barb Ellis and seconded by Mr. David Munson that the Public Hearing regarding the modification of 105 ILCS 5/24-2 be adjourned. All members present voted aye. Motion
carried.
President, Kirk Riley, asked if there were any visitors that would like to address the Board at which time there were none.
Several students were recognized for their achievements in art during public recognition.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Wilson and seconded by Mr. David Munson to approve the consent agenda containing approval of minutes and destruction of tape as presented. The following members voted aye: Edgecombe, Ellis, Munson, Riley and Wilson. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Barb Ellis and seconded by Mr. Kirk Riley to approve, as presented, the bills for payment for April 2013. The following members voted aye: Edgecombe, Ellis, Munson, Riley and Wilson. Motion carried.
Dr. Nancy Brodbeck presented information regarding the Common Core.
Superintendent Kristen Kendrick presented an update on Phase I and Phase II construction.
Superintendent Kristen Kendrick presented information regarding the Health, Life, Safety Amendment received from the State Board of Education.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Wilson and seconded by Mr. David Munson to approve the recommended changes to the student handbook as corrected. All members present voted aye.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Kirk Riley and seconded by Mr. Steve Wilson to approve the
2012-2013 Final School Calendar. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Wilson and seconded by Mr. Kirk Riley to waive the following legal holidays as required under Public Act 96-640: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, Casmir Pulaski Day, Columbus Day, and Veteran’s Day in order to hold school, schedule teachers’ institutes, conduct parent-teacher conferences or conduct staff development (in-service) activities. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Kirk Riley and seconded by Mr. Steve Wilson to approve the school calendar for the 2013-14 school year as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. Kirk Riley to renew our membership to IESA. The following members voted aye: Edgecombe, Ellis, Munson, Riley and Wilson. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Wilson and seconded by Mr. David Munson to renew our membership to IHSA. The following members voted aye: Edgecombe, Ellis, Munson, Riley and Wilson. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Kirk Riley and seconded by Mr. David Munson to approve the 2013 summer list for maintenance staff to complete prior to staff returning in August 2013. The following members voted aye: Edgecombe, Ellis, Munson, Riley and Wilson. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Wilson and seconded by Mrs. Barb Ellis to accept the letter of resignation from Adria Hale effective April 22, 2013. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Kirk Riley and seconded by Mr. Steve Wilson to approve Sam Bledsaw as a bus aide effective April 4, 2013. The following members voted aye: Edgecombe, Ellis, Munson, Riley and Wilson. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. Kirk Riley to approve Kimberly Greiner as a high school English teacher for the 2013-2014 school year. The following members voted aye: Edgecombe, Ellis, Munson, Riley and Wilson. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. Kirk Riley to approve a family medical leave for Stephanie Windhorst, as requested for the 2013-14 school year. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Wilson and seconded by Mr. David Munson to approve a family medical leave for Amanda Dotson, as requested for the 2013-14 school year. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Wilson and seconded by Mr. Kirk Riley to approve a family medical leave for Kimberly Dubbelde, as requested for the 2013-14 school year. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
The Warrensburg-Latham Board of Education re-convened the closed session at 8:45 p.m. The Warrensburg-Latham Board of Education returned to the regular meeting at 9:40 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. Steve Wilson to approve the compensation recommendations for the building administrators for the 2013-14 school year as discussed in executive session. The following members voted aye: Edgecombe, Ellis, Munson, Riley and Wilson. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Barb Ellis and seconded by Mr. Steve Wilson to approve the compensation recommendations of the Superintendent for the Educational Support Personnel for the 2013-14 school year. The following members voted aye: Edgecombe, Ellis, Munson, Riley and Wilson. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Wilson and seconded by Mr. David Munson to approve the superintendent salary for the 2013-14 school year as discussed in executive session. The following members voted aye: Edgecombe, Ellis, Munson, Riley and Wilson. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Wilson and seconded by Mr. Kirk Riley to amend the administrative contract regarding health insurance to conform to the changes required by the Affordable Care Act. The following members voted aye: Edgecombe, Ellis, Munson, Riley and Wilson. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Wilson and seconded by Mr. David Munson to move to adjourn the April 24, 2013 regular meeting of the Warrensburg-Latham CUSD#11 Board of Education at 9:48 p.m. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.