Princeton Elementary School District 115 Board of Education met July 25 to approve a salary increase for staff paraprofessionals.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
Board of Education July, 2016 Minutes
PRINCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DISTRICT #115
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
July 25, 2016
The regular meeting of the Princeton Elementary District #115 Board of Education was held Monday, July 25, 2016, at Logan Jr. High. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Judd Lusher. The roll was called with the following members in attendance: Steve Bouslog, Mark Frank, Doris Hamilton and Terry O’Neil. J.P. Aley and Elizabeth Arkels were absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Superintendent Tim Smith and Recording Secretary Lisa Bettner were also in attendance. Members Cliff Cartwright, Sue Spratt, and Mike Sayler, of the Master Plan Committee were also present to inform the Board of their work.
Agenda Amendments: Motion made by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mr. Bouslog, to move Personnel to the end of the meeting, with no action to follow. All ayes. Motion carried.
Public Participation: None.
Program / Recognition: Mike Sayler, member of the Master Plan Committee, presented the Board with the results of the meetings held over the last several months. He used the booklet that the architects had put together to give the details of the Long-term Facility Planning Process discussion. Mr. O’Neil expressed the thanks of the Board to the committee.
Approval of Agenda: Motion made by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the Agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items: Motion made by Mr. Bouslog, second by Mr. Frank, to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.
Administrative/Staff Presentation: None.
Superintendent’s Report:
Mr. Smith explained in detail the financial report. We received the county payment. State funding due as of today is $242,313. Details of expenses and what has been received were discussed.
Motion made by Mr. Bouslog, second by Mr. Frank, to approve the Superintendent’s Report as presented. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.
Informational Items: Mr. O’Neil and Mr. Frank gave a summary of the First Reading of the Recommended Changes of Board Policy. Discussion and details given.
The IASB Starved Rock meeting will be held on September 15th at 6:00 pm for any board members interested in going.
Mr. Bouslog gave details of the meeting held last week regarding the Long-term Master Plan Executive Summary and asked that it be placed on the August Agenda.
Action Items:
Motion made by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the milk contract from North Central Milk. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.
Motion made by Mr. Bouslog, second by Mr. Frank, to approve the Bread Contract with Bimbo Bakeries. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.
Motion made by Mr. Bouslog, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the retirement of Bob Bima, with congratulations, at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.
Motion made by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mr. Frank, to hire Baily Beaber, as a paraprofessional aide at Logan Jr. High. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Mr. Bouslog, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the retirement of Dave Rucinski, with best wishes, effective May 26, 2016. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.
Motion made by Mr. Bouslog, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the Treasurer Bond at a cost of $1023. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.
Motion made by Mr. Bouslog, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the Superintendent Bond at a cost of $509. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.
Motion made by Mr. Frank, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the Extension of Crossroads School Lease, for the next three years at a cost of $14,355 annually. Discussion and questions answered. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.
Motion made by Mr. Bouslog, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the Administrative/Paraprofessional Staff Salary increases, up to 3%. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Aley and Mrs. Arkels absent. Motion carried.
Motion made by Mr. Bouslog, second by Mr. Frank, to move into executive session, with no action to follow. All ayes. Motion carried.
Future District / Board Considerations: None.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.
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