7:00 P.M.

HS CONFERENCE ROOM

1. Regular Meeting Called to Order and Roll Call: Meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while this meeting was open to the public.

Roll call was taken. Present were Board Members Micheal Dwyer, Kristie Gilmore, Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino, Susie Moravec and Greg Sampson. Also present were Lynn Johnson, superintendent, Chad Radke, elementary principal, Andrew Farber, high school principal, Brent Cudly, athletic director and Cheryl Keeler, recording secretary.

Pledge of Allegiance

1.1 Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda: Moved by Kristie Magnino and seconded by Micheal Dwyer to approve the regular agenda as presented Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote with Dwyer, Gilmore, Jamison, Magnino, Moravec and Sampson voting in favor of the motion.

2. Welcome to Guests and Public Forum

2.1 Tony Reiken and Ed Menking, representatives of the supporters of the high school baseball program, reported about startup funds to the school board. Fundraising efforts have resulted in a collection of $14,350 to date in money and pledges. Mr. Reiken inquired on how the school planned to take care of the baseball field. The Board hopes it will be a cooperative effort between the legion, village and school. The Board thanked them for their efforts.

3. Consent Agenda:

3.1 Minutes/Ratify Action of the October 12, 2009 Regular Meeting and the October 26, 2009 Special Meeting.

3.2 Monthly Financial Reports, Claims (Check Register), Special Fund Transfers, Hot Lunch Report and Activity Report.

Meco-Henne $358,224 Construction Fund

$141,000 General Fund/ARRA IDEA

Hicks Ashby $8,608.44 Depreciation Fund

Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Kristie Gilmore to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

4. Curriculum/Instruction Reports: Foreign Language, Family Consumer Science and Physical Education. Written reports were presented.

5. Principals’ Reports: Chad Radke, elementary principal, highlighted that building principals are discussing options to provide improved services for HAL students and high achievers. Andrew Farber, high school principal, mentioned the change in reporting on potential child abuse and showed the Board information cards that Kerri Harris, elementary guidance counselor, has developed. Brent Cudly, athletic director, reviewed the progress in fundraising for the new gym area.

6. Superintendent’s Report:

6.1 Enrollment Figures: K-12: 569

6.2 Schedule Facilities Committee Meeting: The facilities committee will compile short-term and long-term lists and prioritize facilities needs.

6.3 Construction Update: Construction is due to be completed December 15. The new gym floor in the high school will be ready for practice Monday, November 16.

7. Unfinished Business: None

8. New Business:

8.1 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Purchase Snow Removal Equipment: Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Kristie Gilmore to approve the purchase of a cab, broom and push blade for our existing front mount mower. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

8.2 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the 2008-2009 District Audit: Moved by Mark Jamison and seconded by Micheal Dwyer to approve the 2008-2009 audit as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

8.3 Discuss and Consider the Superintendent’s Job Description and Evaluation Format: Mrs. Moravec and Mrs. Johnson are reviewing the superintendent’s job description and the subsequent evaluation form.

8.4 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Accept Resignation from Non-Certified Employee: Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Micheal Dwyer to accept the resignation of Patricia Collins as custodian effective October 20, 2009 as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

8.5 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Non-Certified Employment: Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Kristie Magnino to approve the ‘at will’ employment of Silvia Arias as a full-time custodian on the appropriate salary step effective November 9, 2009 as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

8.6 Discuss and Consider Schedule to Review Remaining Policies (6000-9000): The Board discussed a timeline that was presented to finish review of policies 6000-9000 with the future intent to be that the policies will be on a continual three-year review process. Therefore, policy review becomes a monthly standing item of business for the BOE.

8.7 Discuss and Consider the Safe Routes Grant: The Board was informed that the current grant calls for a retaining wall on the southwest side of the football field. There was some concern expressed about the safety and feasibility of such an element. The plans are to proceed with the grant but Mrs. Johnson will investigate potential changes to the grant and/or possibilities to decline if other elements don’t evolve as expected.

8.8 Discuss and Consider Employee Use of School Owned Computers: The advent of more laptops for teachers has all schools reviewing their practices pertaining to computers, internet, email, etc. The 6000 policies are up for review and this is where those policies are housed. There are a variety of options to consider and Mrs. Johnson will be informing the Board on different options.

8.9 Discuss, Consider and Take necessary Action to Adopt Board and Superintendent Agreement: Moved to December Board meeting.

9. Executive Session: Discuss Teacher Negotiations and Ratification of Teacher Base and Master Agreement for 2009-2010.

Moved by Susie Moravec and seconded by Micheal Dwyer to enter into executive session, after a brief break, to discuss personnel issues and to prevent the needless injury to the reputation of an employee and/or individual and to protect the public interest. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

Time Entered: 8:58 p.m.

Adjournment of Executive Session

Time Exited: 10:09 p.m.

10. Action on Executive Session Items: Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Ratify the Teacher Base and Master Agreement for the 2009-2010 School Year: Moved by Micheal Dwyer and seconded by Greg Sampson to ratify the 2009-2010 Teacher Base Salary of $31,170 as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Mark Jamison to ratify the 2009-2010 Teacher Master Agreement as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

Returned to executive session to discuss personnel issues and to prevent the needless injury to the reputation of an employee and/or individual and to protect the public interest.

Time Entered: 10:12 p.m.

Adjournment of Executive Session

Time Exited: 10:33 p.m.

11. Adjournment: There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 10:34 p.m.

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Susie Moravec, Board President Lynn Johnson, Board Secretary