MINUTES
BOARD OF EDUCATION
May 16, 2011
The meeting was called to order by President Brian Oberlink at 7:00 P.M. The following
members were present: Teresa Barnick, Danyele Harre, Kent Kistler, Katriena Kroll, Randy Mason
and Laura Willms. Also present were: Superintendent Doug Slover; Principal Adam Bussard;
Principal Angela Reeter. Guests present were: Athletic Director Vince Rohr; Teacher Nicole
Larson; Erica Foltz from WPMB Radio.
Motion by Barnick, seconded by Mason that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held on Monday, April Approve
Consent
27, 2011 be approved as presented. Agenda
Further, that the Treasurers’ Report be approved as presented.
Further, that the list of bills be approved as presented.
Further, to authorize the Superintendent to advertise for bids on bread, milk and bus Advertise
For Bids
maintenance for the 2011 – 2012 school year.
Further, to authorize the Superintendent to prepare a Tentative Budget for the 2011- Tentative
Budget
2012 school year.
Further, to approve renewal application for Child Nutrition, Illinois Free Lunch and Approve
Renewal
Breakfast, and Food Distribution programs. Application
Further, to authorize the administration to complete the on-line grant application for Approve
Federal
the following: Federal Grants – Title I, Improving Academic Achievement; Title II – Teacher Grants
Quality; Title IV, Safe and Drug-Free Schools; Title V, Innovative Programs. Barnick, Harre,
Kistler, Mason, Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes.
Motion by Kistler, seconded by Mason to authorize repair and replacement of school Approve
Locker
lockers including hallways and both locker rooms at the Junior-Senior High School. Barnick, Replacement
Harre, Kistler, Mason, Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes.
Motion by Barnick, seconded by Kroll that a closed session be called at 7:40 P.M. for Into
Closed
the purpose of student discipline and personnel. This closed session is authorized under the Session
Open Meeting Act, House Bill 411, Public Act 82-78, which allows the Board to consider such
information. Barnick, Harre, Kistler, Mason, Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes.
Motion by Mason, seconded by Barnick to come out of closed session at 9:05 P.M. Out of
Closed
Barnick, Harre, Kistler, Mason, Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes. Session
Motion by Kroll, seconded by Oberlink that the minutes of the closed session be approved. Approve
Minutes
Barnick, Harre, Kistler, Mason, Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes. Closed Session
Motion by Kistler, seconded by Barnick to accept the resignation of Travis Redden as Resignation
School Play
school play director effective at the end of the 2010 – 2011 school year. Barnick, Harre, Kistler,
Mason, Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes.
Motion by Kroll, seconded by Oberlink to approve the Illinois Association of School Approve
PRESS
Boards PRESS Plus Service Agreement for the 2011- 2012 school year. Barnick, Harre, Kistler, Agreement
Mason, Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes.
The Board discussed the Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon to be held on Tuesday, Discuss
Luncheon
May 31, 2011.
Motion by Mason, seconded by Harre to employ Shannon Claycomb as the Junior-Senior Employ
Media
High School Media Specialist for the 2011 – 2012 school year, pending completion of courses Specialist
for endorsement within two years, at Step 1 on the Teacher Salary Schedule. Barnick, Harre,
Kistler, Mason, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes; Willms, abstain.
Motion by Kistler, seconded by Kroll to employ Chelsie Schwarm as the High School Employ
Asst. HSVB
Assistant Volleyball Coach for the 2011 – 2012 school year. Barnick, Harre, Kistler, Mason, Coach
Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes.
Motion by Kroll, seconded by Barnick to employ Brittany Kraft as Junior High Assistant Employ
Asst. JHVB
Volleyball Coach for the 2011 – 2012 school year. Barnick, Harre, Kistler, Mason, Willms, Kroll, Coach
Oberlink, Yes.
Motion by Barnick, seconded by Kroll to employ Travis Redden as the High School Employ
HSSB
Scholar Bowl Coach for the 2011 – 2012 school year. Barnick, Harre, Kistler, Mason, Willms, Coach
Kroll, Oberlink, Yes.
Motion by Barnick, seconded by Kroll to appoint Kent Kistler, Danyele Harre and Appoint
Bargaining
Randy Mason on the team to bargain with the Brownstown Educational Support Personnel Committee
Association. Brian Oberlink was appointed as an alternate. Barnick, Harre, Kistler, Mason,
Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes.
Motion by Kroll, seconded by Mason to approve the following summer camp dates as Approve
Camp
follows: Dates
Basketball – grades 3 through 8
Mondays June 13 – August 8
Wednesdays June 15, June 22, June 29
Volleyball – grades 7 through 12
June 6 through June 9
Junior High Cheerleaders
June 6
High School Cheerleaders
June 23 through June 25
Barnick, Harre, Kistler, Mason, Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes.
Motion by Kistler, seconded by Harre to approve the tentative amended budget and that Tentative
Amended
it be placed on display in the District Office for 30 days prior to adoption. Barnick, Harre, Kistler, Budget
Mason, Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes.
Motion by Barnick, seconded by Kroll that a Public Hearing on the amended budget will Public
Hearing
be held on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 7:15 P.M. at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Amended
Budget
to be held in the Unit Office. Barnick, Harre, Kistler, Mason, Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes.
The Board heard an update on the Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant Update on
EETT Grant and plans for the fiscal year 2012 grant.
Motion by Kroll, seconded by Harre to approve the Brownstown Junior-Senior High Approve
Jr.-Sr. High
School Student Handbook for the 2011 – 2012 school year. Barnick, Harre, Mason, Willms, Handbook
Kroll, Oberlink, Yes; Kistler, No.
Motion by Harre, seconded by Barnick to approve the Brownstown Elementary School Approve
Elementary
Student Handbook for the 2011 – 2012 school year, with proposed changes per attachment. Handbook
Barnick, Harre, Kistler, Mason, Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes.
Motion by Mason, seconded by Barnick to approve a Memorandum of Understanding Memorandum
ESP Assoc.
with the Brownstown Educational Support Personnel Association concerning the reduction of Work Days
work days for the Junior-Senior High School secretary position as attached. Barnick, Harre,
Kistler, Mason, Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes.
Motion by Kroll, seconded by Kistler to approve a Memorandum of Understanding Memorandum
ESP Assoc.
with the Brownstown Educational Support Personnel Association concerning the maintenance Maint/Cust.
position combining with the custodial position as attached.
Motion by Kroll, seconded by Barnick to adjourn at 9:45 P.M. Barnick, Harre, Kistler, Adjourn
Mason, Willms, Kroll, Oberlink, Yes.
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