June 14, 2016 at 7:30 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION-REGULAR MEETING
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I. CALL TO ORDER FOR REGULAR MEETING
Discussion:
Meeting called to order at 7:38 PM
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I.1. Pledge to the Flag
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I.2. Roll Call
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.3. Notification of Open Meetings Law Posting
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I.4. Recognition of Recording
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II. CONSENT AGENDA
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II.1. Approval of the June 14, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda
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II.2. Approval of minutes of the May 9, 2016 Meeting
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II.3. Approval to Pay Claims and file financial reports
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II.3.a. working Monthly Budget
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II.3.b. Monthly Budget of Receipts
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II.3.c. Activity Accounts
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II.3.d. County Treasurers' Reports
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III. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
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IV. REPORTS
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IV.1. Village of Morrill
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IV.2. Student Council
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IV.3. Curriculum/Americanism:Stauffer, Guerue, Burford
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IV.4. Building/Grounds/Transportation: Sherrod, Burford, Zwiebel
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IV.5. Negotiations/Finance: Zwiebel, Burford, Hessler
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IV.6. Morrill School's Foundation: Stauffer, Zwiebel
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IV.7. Technology Report
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IV.8. Activity Report
Discussion:
Summer weight lifting is underway. Kids are excited to be taking part. Thanks to Bill Stauffer and Matt Hessler for their help in putting together the new racks. Inventory of sports equipment is being taken. Basketball camp for 65 kids starts here tomorrow. Football Camp being planned for August
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IV.9. Secondary Principal's Report
Discussion:
Odessyware program was used for summer school and was well received. Student handbook was updated for 2016-2017. Discussion as whether or not to add Community Service as a graduation requirement. Mr. Peacock will put a plan together. Drug testing for Activities will be managed by Mr. Peacock next year.
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IV.10. Elementary Principal's Report
Discussion:
We will get an increase in reimbursement from Headstart from $150.00 to $190.00 per student due to no transportation reimbursement next year. Enrollment is progressing for preschool. Jump math in-service went well. Consider consolidating from two handbooks to a single K-12 handbook.
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IV.11. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Gave financial update and funding solutions for current and proposed projects. Morrill Mobil Meals Summer lunch program expansion is being funded with Grant monies with the Kick off to be Thursday and program start date July 5.
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IV.12. Technology Innovation Reports from Teachers
Discussion:
No Report
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V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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V.1. Consider/possibly approve Affordable Care Act provisions for Classified Staff
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.2. Consider/possibly approve classified wages and leave modifications for the 2016-2017 school year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.3. Consider/Possibly approve Z-space lab
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussed several plans and various financing options
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
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VI.1. Consider/possibly approve the contracts of new staff for 2016-2017
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.2. Consider/possibly approve administrative salary adjustments for BCBS compliance
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.3. Consider/possibly approve a new official Newpaper for Publication
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Considered several formal requests from local newspapers.
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VI.4. Discussion on Disposition of School Property: outdated weight equipment and other various equipment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent presented a list of district property that is no longer needed. Discussion of how and when to dispose of those items.
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VI.5. Consider/possibly approve ESU SPED agreement for 2016-2017
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board reviewed contract
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VI.6. Consider/possibly approve settlement with ALICAP for Local Agent Fee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
waiting for response from ALICAP on possible settlement amount
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VI.7. Consider/possibly purchasing the Sycamore Student Information System
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board and Staff have looked at the program and will cost the district substantially less money than our current system
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VI.8. Consider/possibly approve bids for Ipads and Mac Books for the Elementary
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussed two options: purchase through Tech Lease @ 9% interest or local financing at a lessor rate.
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VI.9. Consider/possibly approve next steps in construction of Early Childhood Building
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussed several construction management vs award options and felt more clarification was needed
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VII. LONG RANGE PLANNING
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VII.1. Wrestling/Storage building
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VII.2. Garage doors on Bus Barn
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VII.3. Shop building Roof Leak
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VII.4. Cafeteria Roof
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VII.5. Flooring at the Secondary Building
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VII.6. Secondary HVAC service contract
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VII.7. Sound project in Cafeteria
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VII.8. Elementary bathroom modifications proposal
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VII.9. Secondary bathroom proposal
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VII.10. Air Conditioning in competition Gymnasium
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VII.11. Banner project in Gymnasium
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VII.12. Office for Athletic Director
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VII.13. Weight Room
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VII.14. Basketball "the GUN" a shooting machine
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VII.15. Side backboards in competition gym
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VII.16. Ipads for K-2 students and for other teachers
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VII.17. Increasing chromebooks 1 to 1 in 3rd-6th grades
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VII.18. Expand 59 2 DVR systems at both properties adding more security cameras
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VII.19. Furniture in Classrooms
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VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.1. Discuss personal matter with superintendent
Discussion:
Discussed Personal matter with Superintendent-No Action Taken
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VIII.2. Discuss next steps in former employee's Workers Comp Claim/litigation
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussed Workman's Comp Claim with former employee-No Action Taken
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IX. NEXT MEETING
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IX.1. Set Special Board Meeting date for Long Range Planning June 20, 21, 22, 23
Discussion:
Set Special Meeting Date for Thursday June 23, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the High School Multi-Purpose Room
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IX.2. Regular Meeting Date July 11, 2016 at 7:30 pm (short meeting with Joe Absent)
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IX.3. Consider Board Budget Retreat Date July 25 at 7:00 pm
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X. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Meeting adjournment 11:46 PM
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