REGULAR MEETING
Steeleville Community Unit District No. 138
Board of Education
701 S. Sparta Street
Steeleville, IL 62288
June 22, 2009
6:30 p.m.
Roll Call of Members: Tony Esker Present
Barry Guebert Absent
John Hostert Present
Harry Rahlfs Present
Brian Smith Absent
Richard Tretter Present
Bruce Guebert Absent
Others Present: Stephanie Mulholland, Jennifer Hagel, Kevin Wills, Greg Meyers, Danny Zobel, and
Cindy Ramsey
F. Employ Darryl Winkelman as high school girls’ basketball coach for 2009-2010.
G. Employ Gerald Mumbower as high school boys’ basketball coach for 2009-2010
H. Employ Holly Harris as high school cheerleader coach for 2009-2010.
I. Abolish Imprest and Petty Cash Fund June 30, 2009 and reestablish after July 1, 2009.
J. Accept bid from J.W. Boyle & Co., Ltd. to conduct the fiscal year 2008-2009 audit at a cost
not to exceed $5,250 for standard audit and $6,250 if A-133 audit is required.
K. Authorize Superintendent Mulholland to prepare specifications and advertise for bids for the
2009-2010 school year.
L. Authorize Superintendent Mulholland and the finance committee to prepare a budget for
fiscal year 2009-2010.
Upon Roll Call Vote: Esker – Aye, Rahlfs – Aye, Barry Guebert – Absent, Hostert – Aye,
Smith – Absent, Tretter – Aye, Bruce Guebert – Absent
Motion Carried: 4 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 3 – Absent
2. Kevin Wills from First Midstate provided information regarding the process of selling bonds and options for types of bonds to sell.
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3. A public hearing was held on the amended budget for 2008-2009, having been available to the public at the unit office per official notice published in the County Journal on May 7, 2009. After a review of the amended budget, a motion was made by John Hostert, seconded by Tony Esker to adopt said amended budget for fiscal year 2008-2009.
Upon Roll Call Vote: Hostert – Aye, Esker – Aye, Barry Guebert – Absent, Rahlfs – Aye, Smith – Absent, Tretter – Aye, Bruce Guebert – Absent
Motion Carried: 4 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 3 – Absent
4. Motion by Tony Esker, seconded by Harry Rahlfs to approve the attached Prevailing Wage Resolution and to publish notice in the County Journal newspaper.
Upon voice vote, Motion Carried: 4 – Aye, 0-Nay, 3-Absent
5. Motion by Tony Esker, seconded by Harry Rahlfs to employ Julie Sutton as a 4 th grade teacher
beginning 2009-2010 school year.
Upon Roll Call Vote: Esker – Aye, Rahlfs – Aye, Barry Guebert – Absent, Hostert – Aye, Smith – Absent, Tretter – Aye, Bruce Guebert – Absent
Motion Carried: 4 – Aye, 0 Nay, 3 Absent
6. Motion by Harry Rahlfs seconded by John Hostert to employ Cody Hiller as high school assistant boys’ basketball coach for the 2009-2010 school year.
Upon Roll Call Vote: Rahlfs – Aye, Hostert – Aye, Esker – Aye, Barry Guebert – Absent, Smith – Absent, Tretter – Aye, Bruce Guebert – Aye
Motion Carried: 4 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 3 – Absent
7. Motion by Tony Esker, seconded by Harry Rahlfs to allow visiting teacher Patrick Rooney from Ireland to observe and teach in our district for 90 days without compensation from the district.
Upon Roll Call Vote: Esker – Aye, Rahlfs – Aye, Barry Guebert – Absent, Hostert – Aye, Smith – Absent, Tretter – Aye, Bruce Guebert Absent
Motion Carried: 4 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 3 – Absent
8. Informational Items on the Agenda
A. Budget Summary, Cash Fund Balances, Activity Fund Balances
B. Assistant Superintendent’s Report
1. Enrollment and scheduling
2. Staff needs
3. Next phase of baseball/softball complex update
C. Committee assignments
D. IASB Triple I Conference November 20-22, 2009 in Chicago
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9. Motion by Harry Rahlfs, seconded by Tony Esker to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Upon Voice Vote, Motion Carried: 4 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 3 – Absent
Respectfully Submitted,
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Bruce A. Guebert
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Harry A. Rahlfs