minutes of regularly scheduled johnsburg community unit school

MINUTES OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED JOHNSBURG COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011 – JOHNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
LEARNING CENTER
Members Present:
Mrs. K. Baird, Mr. G. Barla, Mr. T. Low, Mrs. M. Martin, Mr. S. Rooney (upon
being seated on the new Board), Mr. S. Rowe, Mrs. M. Tinsley.
Members Present By
Means of Audio/Visual
Conference:
None.
Members Absent:
None.
Also Present:
Superintendent, Dr. D. Johnson; Business Manager, Mr. D. Lawson; Curriculum
Director, Mr. D. Straight; High School Principal, Mr. K. Shelton; Junior High School
Principal, Mrs. N. Hurckes; Bush School Principal, Mrs. M. Junge; Ringwood
School Principal, Mrs. C. Neiss; Student Services Director, Mr. R. Schisler; Director
of Technology, Mr. R. Gravel; High School Assistant Principal, Mr. J. Herff; High
School Athletic Director, Mr. B. Harbecke (from 7:09 until 8:40 p.m.); Prospective
High School Athletic Director, Mr. T. Leopold; Minute Recorder, Ms. B. Seger.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Tom Low at 7:01 p.m. and proceeded with roll
call. The roll call found Mrs. K. Baird, Mr. G. Barla, Mr. T. Low, Mrs. M. Martin, Mr. S. Rowe and Mrs. M.
Tinsley present. Absent: None.
CANVASS OF VOTES FROM BOARD ELECTION HELD APRIL 5, 2011
Vice-President Tom Low asked that the secretary read the results from the Final Statement of
Votes Cast listing vote counts of the local precincts of the school board election held April 5, 2011. Mr. S. Rowe
read the vote counts on the Final Statement of Votes Cast of the school board election and the Board proceeded to
canvass the votes of the 1740 total ballots cast as follows:
Steven Rooney
for School Board Member, full-term
1005 Votes
Gary Barla
for School Board Member, full-term
859 Votes
Melissa A. Tinsley
for School Board Member, full-term
1125 Votes
Scott M. Rowe
for School Board Member, full-term
1091 Votes
Michelle Martin
for School Board Member, partial 2-year term
1012 Votes
Pat Bingman Syens
for School Board Member, partial 2-year term
541 Votes
CERTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION
Mr. T. Low asked if anyone wished to challenge the election. Since no one challenged the
election, it was moved by Mrs. K. Baird and seconded by Mr. G. Barla that the results be certified as electing Scott
M. Rowe, Melissa A. Tinsley and Steven Rooney to full terms and Michelle Martin to a partial 2-year term. On roll
call vote, “Ayes”: Mrs. K. Baird, Mr. G. Barla, Mr. T. Low, Mr. S. Rowe, Mrs. M. Martin, Mrs. M. Tinsley.
“Nays”: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE
Mr. T. Low declared that inasmuch as there was no other business to come before this Board, a
motion for adjournment was in order.
It was moved by Mrs. M. Tinsley and seconded by Mr. S. Rowe to adjourn sine die. “Ayes”: All.
“Nays”: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
SEATING OF THREE BOARD MEMBERS FOR 4-YEAR TERMS AND ONE BOARD MEMBER FOR A 2YEAR TERM
Vice-President Tom Low administered the Official Oath to Scott M. Rowe, Melissa A. Tinsley,
Steven Rooney and Michelle Martin.
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT – PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE
It was moved by Mrs. M. Tinsley and seconded by Mrs. M. Martin to appoint Mr. T. Low as
President Pro-Tem. “Ayes”: All. “Nays”: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF NEW BOARD
President Pro-Tem, Mr. T. Low called the meeting of the new Board to order and roll call for the
new Johnsburg School District 12 Board of Education was taken and the following members found present: Mrs. K.
Baird, Mr. T. Low, Mrs. M. Martin, Mr. S. Rooney, Mr. S. Rowe and Mrs. M. Tinsley. Absent: None.
ELECTION OF PERMANENT OFFICERS
It was reaffirmed by the Board that the School Board officers will serve for two-year terms per
present policy.
President – It was moved by Mrs. K. Baird to nominate Mr. T. Low as President of Johnsburg
C.U. School District 12 Board of Education. Being the only member nominated, a unanimous ballot was cast and it
was declared by acclamation that Mr. T. Low was elected Board President. “Ayes”: All. “Nays”: None. Absent:
None. Motion carried.
Vice-President – It was moved by Mrs. M. Martin to nominate Mr. S. Rowe as Vice-President of
Johnsburg C.U. School District 12 Board of Education. Being the only member nominated, a unanimous ballot was
cast and it was declared by acclamation that Mr. S. Rowe was elected Board Vice-President. “Ayes”: All. “Nays”:
None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Secretary – It was moved by Mr. S. Rowe to nominate Mrs. M. Tinsley as Secretary of Johnsburg
C.U. School District 12 Board of Education. Being the only member nominated, a unanimous ballot was cast and it
was declared by acclamation that Mrs. M. Tinsley was elected Board Secretary. “Ayes”: All. “Nays”: None.
Absent: None. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM OF MIKE WOLF
After the Board discussed the options for filling the open seat on the Board after Mike Wolf’s
resignation, it was moved by Mrs. K. Baird and seconded by Mrs. M. Tinsley to appoint Gary Barla to fill the
unexpired Board term of Mike Wolf. On roll call vote, “Ayes”: Mrs. K. Baird, Mrs. M. Martin, Mr. S. Rowe, Mrs.
M. Tinsley, Mr. T. Low. "Nays": None. Absent: None. Abstain: Mr. S. Rooney. Motion carried. Mr. T. Low
administered the Official Oath to Mr. G. Barla.
BOARD REORGANIZATION TASKS
It was moved by Mrs. M. Tinsley and seconded by Mr. S. Rowe to:
(1) Establish regular board meeting dates and time as the second and fourth Tuesdays of each
month at 7:00 PM, with the exception of meeting only once in the months of December and July and adding a Board
Retreat meeting in the month of August; all meetings held in the Johnsburg Junior High School North Learning
Center, except for the meetings held at Ringwood School, Bush School, Jr. High, High School and Transportation
Office as announced;
(2) After discussing the appointments to Board committees and advisory boards, President, Mr.
T. Low appointed Mr. S. Rowe (chairperson), Mr. G. Barla and Mrs. M. Martin to the Finance Committee, Mr. T.
Low (chairperson), Mr. G. Barla and Mr. S. Rowe to the School Operations Committee, Mr. S. Rowe (chairperson),
Mrs. M. Tinsley and Mrs. K. Baird to the School Personnel Committee, Mrs. K. Baird (chairperson), Mrs. M. Martin
and Mr. S. Rooney to the Board Policy Committee, Mr. T. Low, Mr. S. Rowe, Mrs. M. Tinsley (alternate) and Mr.
G. Barla (alternate) to the Village Liaison Committee, Mrs. K. Baird and Mr. S. Rooney to the High School
Advisory, Mr. T. Low and Mr. G. Barla to the High School Tech Advisory, Mrs. M. Martin and Mr. S. Rooney to
the Junior High Advisory, Mr. S. Rowe to the Elementary Advisory, Mrs. K. Baird to the McHenry Area Youth
Commission, Mrs. M. Tinsley to the JEPF Board of Directors, Mr. G. Barla to the SEDOM Board and Mr. T. Low
to the IASB Governing Board.
CONSENT APPROVAL FOR MINUTES OF:
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April 12, 2011 Personnel Committee Meeting
April 12, 2011 Personnel Committee Closed Session Meeting
April 12, 2011 Board of Education Meeting
April 12, 2011 Board of Education Closed Session Meeting
It was moved by Mr. S. Rowe and seconded by Mrs. K. Baird to approve the minutes of the April 12,
2011 Personnel Committee Meeting, the April 12, 2011 Personnel Committee Closed Session Meeting, the April 12,
2011 Board of Education Meeting and the April 12, 2011 Board of Education Closed Session Meeting as presented.
On roll call vote, "Ayes": Mrs. K. Baird, Mr. G. Barla, Mrs. M. Martin, Mr. S. Rowe, Mrs. M. Tinsley. Mr. T. Low.
"Nays": None. “Abstain”: Mr. S. Rooney. Absent: None. Motion carried.
COMMENDATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
The following individuals received Board recognition and commendation:
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Sam Wagner, Faith Young, Mary Liston, Rose Rayner, Pam Barger – Operation Teen Safe
Driving Program – Mr. K. Shelton asked the Board to join with him in commending the officers of the Operation
Teen Safe Driving Program, Sam Wagner, Faith Young and Mary Liston and the staff members who assisted them,
Rose Rayner and Pam Barger, for the fine job they have done with the program. He noted that the school had
received $1,500 in grant money as a result of the activities the students had organized which would be donated to the
Post Prom Committee.
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PTO – Mother and Son Bowling Night – Dr. D. Johnson asked the Board to join with him in
commending the PTO for organizing the successful Mother and Son Bowling Night.
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Annette Bedard and Amy Leman – Bush School Family Reading Night – Mr. D. Straight asked
the Board to join with him in commending Annette Bedard and Amy Leman for organizing the recent Bush School
Family Reading Night which included the award winning author Suzanne Slade. He also commended Mrs. M.
Junge, the Bush School staff, Pam Lafontaine and her kitchen staff and R.J. Gravel for their assistance with the
event.
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District Staff Recognition Dinner – The Board joined with Dr. D. Johnson in commending Terry
Peterson, the members of the JSPC and Beth Seger for their efforts in organizing the annual District Staff
Recognition Dinner. He also recognized Mrs. K. Baird for doing a great job of representing the Board and assisting
with the presentation of the awards.
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IHSA Academic Achievement Award – Winter Sports – The Board joined with Dr. D. Johnson in
commending the four Winter High School varsity sports teams who, by achieving a team GPA of 3.0 or better,
received the IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award.
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Steve Riley – High School Band Director – Mrs. C. Neiss asked the Board to join with her in
commending High School director, Steve Riley, for bringing the High School band to perform at Ringwood School.
AGENDA TIME FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
There were no citizens to speak at this time.
APPROVE APRIL 2011 END-OF-MONTH BILLS
Mr. D. Lawson highlighted a few of the bills and answered questions from the Board regarding a
various bills.
It was moved by Mr. S. Rowe and seconded by Mrs. M. Tinsley to approve the April 2011 end-ofmonth bills as follows: Education Fund, $334,279.61; O & M Fund, $72,933.21; Bond & Interest, $1,506.30;
Transportation Fund, $44,261.37 and Municipal Retirement/Social Security Fund, $20,430.51 as presented. On roll
call vote, "Ayes": Mr. G. Barla, Mrs. M. Martin, Mr. S. Rowe, Mrs. M. Tinsley, Mr. T. Low. "Nays": Mrs. K.
Baird. “Abstain”: Mr. S. Rooney. Absent: None. Motion carried.
REPORTS FROM ADVISORY COUNCILS
Elementary Advisory – No report at this time.
Junior High School Advisory – No report at this time.
High School Advisory Council – No report at this time.
High School Technology Advisory Council – No report at this time.
MAYC – No report at this time.
PTO – No report at this time.
SEDOM – No report at this time.
Foundation – Dr. D. Johnson reported on the recent meeting where the discussions included the
summary of the Gala event and the upcoming Orange Ball outing.
Tech Campus – No report at this time.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
OPERATION TEEN SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM GRANT
The Board discussed the $1,500 grant that was received by the High School from the Operation
Teen Safe Driving Program and was discussed earlier during the commendations portion of the meeting. The Board
agreed to move the item to an action item to be voted on later in the agenda.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR ATHLETIC AND NON-ATHLETIC REPORTS
Mr. B. Harbecke highlighted several portions of the detailed summary that the Board received as a
part of their meeting packet including the support received from the Athletic Booster Club, the advantages and
disadvantages of being a part of the Fox Valley Conference and the process and challenges involved with the hiring
of coaches. He also gave the Board a demonstration of the Athletic 2000 computer program that is now being used
to improve communication between the athletic department and parents, students and the community.
Mr. J. Herff reported on the High School non-athletic program and the options that are offered to
students. He discussed the process used for the creation of a new club or activity and highlighted the goals and
challenges seen with the non-athletic program including the hiring and retention of sponsors. Mr. J. Herff concluded
his report by recommending the adjustment of the stipend level for the National Honor Society from a Level G to
Level E due to the expansion of the club’s activities. The Board discussed the stipend adjustment and agreed to
bring the proposal to a vote at the May 10th Board meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
2010-11 AMENDED BUDGET
Mr. D. Lawson reviewed the issue that was presented at the April 12th Board meeting involving
the 2010-11 budget which was amended according to the recommendations that were received from the district’s
auditors after the original budget was approved and filed with the county. He noted that the changes in the amended
budget involved the recording of certain items and had no affect on the budget totals.
It was moved by Mr. S. Rowe and seconded by Mr. G. Barla to approve the amended FY-11 Johnsburg
School District 12 Budget as presented. On roll call vote, “Ayes”: Mrs. K. Baird, Mr. G. Barla, Mrs. M. Martin,
Mr. S. Rooney, Mr. S. Rowe, Mrs. M. Tinsley, Mr. T. Low. “Nays”: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
OPERATION TEEN SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM GRANT
It was moved by Mrs. K. Baird and seconded by Mr. G. Barla to formally accept the $1,500 grant
that was received by the High School from the Operation Teen Safe Driving Program. “Ayes”: All. “Nays”:
None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
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The next regular Board meeting will be on May 10th at the Johnsburg Junior High School North
Learning Center.
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Dr. D. Johnson noted that the Board Policy Committee would be rescheduled to May 24th.
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The Board was reminded that the Statement of Economic Interest forms are due by May 1st.
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The High School play The Good Doctor will be performed on April 29th and 30th.
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The High School Prom will be held on Friday, May 6th.
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The Board discussed the attendance at the upcoming graduation ceremonies. It was decided that
the following Board members will participate at the Junior High graduation ceremony on June 2nd:
Mrs. K. Baird, Mrs. M. Martin, Mr. S. Rowe and Mrs. M. Tinsley; and at the High School
graduation ceremony on June 3rd: Mrs. K. Baird, Mr. G. Barla, Mr. T. Low and Mr. S. Rooney.
CLOSED SESSION – 9:42 PM – 10:35 PM
It was moved by Mrs. K. Baird and seconded by Mr. G. Barla to go into Closed Session at 9:42
p.m. regarding appointment, employment, or dismissal of an employee or office. On roll call vote, "Ayes": Mrs. K.
Baird, Mr. G. Barla, Mrs. M. Martin, Mr. S. Rooney, Mr. S. Rowe, Mrs. M. Tinsley, Mr. T. Low. "Nays": None.
Absent: None. Motion carried.
It was moved by Mr. S. Rowe and seconded by Mrs. K. Baird to come out of Closed Session at
10:35 p.m. On roll call vote, "Ayes": Mrs. K. Baird, Mr. G. Barla, Mrs. M. Martin, Mr. S. Rooney, Mr. S. Rowe,
Mrs. M. Tinsley, Mr. T. Low. "Nays": None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
EMPLOYMENT
It was moved by Mr. S. Rowe and seconded by Mrs. K. Baird to approve the 2010-11
employment of Trevor Leopold as athletic director/physical education teacher at the High School. On
roll call vote, "Ayes": Mrs. K. Baird, Mr. G. Barla, Mrs. M. Martin, Mr. S. Rowe, Mrs. M. Tinsley,
Mr. T. Low. "Nays": None. “Abstain”: Mr. S. Rooney. Absent: None. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT – 10:35 PM
It was moved by Mrs. K. Baird and seconded by Mrs. M. Martin to adjourn the meeting at 10:35
p.m. On roll call vote, "Ayes": Mrs. K. Baird, Mr. G. Barla, Mrs. M. Martin, Mr. S. Rooney, Mr. S. Rowe, Mrs. M.
Tinsley, Mr. T. Low. "Nays": None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Melissa Tinsley, Secretary
Thomas Low, President