REGULAR MEETING

Steeleville Community Unit District No. 138

Board of Education

701 S. Sparta Street

Steeleville, IL 62288

October 20, 2008

6:45 p.m.

Roll Call of Members: Patricia Ennis Present

Tony Esker Present

John Hostert Present

Harry Rahlfs Present

Brian Smith Present

Richard Tretter Absent

Bruce Guebert Present

Others Present: Stephanie Mulholland, Jennifer Hagel, Mike Richie, Cindy Steinkamp, Linda Appel, Becky Ruebke, Matt Todd, Larry Willis, Sam McIntosh, and Cindy Ramsey.

• Motion by Tony Esker, seconded by Brian Smith to approve the following consent agenda items as presented by Superintendent Stephanie Mulholland.

• Approval of minutes
• Regular Meeting – September 15, 2008

• Approve Expenditures – October, 2008

• Approve Estimated Payroll – October, 2008

• Approve Christine Fifer as drama club sponsor.

• Approve Brian Smith, Mark Troue, and Brooks Gordon as volunteer trapshooting coaches

for the 2008-2009 season.

• Approve Melissa Bockhorn as volunteer 5 th grade cheer coach for 2008-2009.

• Review and accept the state report card for the high school, elementary school, and district.

• Grant permission for FBLA to attend the National Fall Leadership Conference in Minneapolis, MN on November 7 & 8, 2008.

Upon Roll Call Vote: Esker – Aye, Smith – Aye, Rahlfs – Aye, Ennis – Aye, Hostert – Aye, Tretter – Absent, Guebert – Aye

Motion Carried: 6 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 1 – Absent

2. Cindy Steinkamp, Rebecca Ruebke, Matt Todd and Linda Appel presented curriculum information to the Board.

3. The Board reviewed the FY08 Audit Report as prepared by J. W. Boyle & Co. Motion by John Hostert, seconded by Brian Smith to accept the audit report for fiscal year 2008.

Upon Voice Vote, Motion Carried: 6 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 1 – Absent

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4. Motion by Patricia Ennis, seconded by Brian Smith to approve the annual Application for Recognition as prepared by Superintendent Stephanie Mulholland.

Upon Voice Vote, Motion Carried: 6 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 1 – Absent

5. Motion by Harry Rahlfs, seconded by Patricia Ennis to approve a resolution to authorize a permanent transfer of $5000.00 of interest earned in the working cash fund to the education fund. The Board further authorizes payment of $5000.00 to the Village of Steeleville for the library construction donation.

Upon Roll Call Vote: Rahlfs – Aye, Ennis – Aye, Esker – Aye, Hostert – Aye, Smith – Aye, Tretter – Absent, Guebert – Aye

Motion Carried: 6 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 1 – Absent

6. Motion by Brian Smith, seconded by Harry Rahlfs to approve the following junior high officials fees effective October 20, 2008: Volleyball $45; Volleyball Line Judge $12.50; Baseball (registered) $45.00; Softball (registered) $45.00; Baseball (not registered) $22.50; Softball (not registered) $22.50; Basketball $50 (2 games); 6 th grade basketball (2 games) $40.00.

Upon Voice Vote, Motion Carried: 6 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 1 – Absent

7. Motion by Tony Esker, seconded by Brian Smith to approve American Fidelity as our 403(b) Plan Administrator and to adopt the administrative policies as stated in the administrative services agreement.

Upon Roll Call Vote: Esker – Aye, Smith – Aye, Ennis – Aye, Hostert – Aye, Rahlfs – Aye, Tretter – Absent, Guebert – Aye

Motion Carried: 6 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 1 – Absent

8. Informational Items on the agenda

A. Budget Summary, Cash Fund Balances, Activity Fund Balances

B. Assistant Superintendent Report

1. Parent teacher conference update

C. County School Facility Tax Law

D. Christmas party discussion

E. Policy Committee

F. Board meeting time change to 6:45 p.m.

9. Motion by Tony Esker, seconded by Brian Smith to go into closed session at 7:19 p.m. to discuss student discipline.

Upon Roll Call Vote: Esker – Aye, Smith – Aye, Ennis – Aye, Hostert – Aye, Rahlfs – Aye, Tretter – Absent, Guebert – Aye

Motion Carried: 6 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 1 – Absent

10. Motion by Pat Ennis, seconded by Brian Smith to return to regular session at 7:47 p.m.

Upon Roll Call Vote: Ennis – Aye, Smith – Aye, Esker – Aye, Hostert – Aye, Rahlfs – Aye, Tretter – Absent, Guebert – Aye.

Motion Carried: 6 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 1 – Absent

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11. Motion by Harry Rahlfs, seconded by Brian Smith to approve the minutes of the closed session held October 20, 2008.

Upon Roll Call Vote: Rahlfs – Aye, Smith – Aye, Ennis – Aye, Esker – Aye, Hostert – Aye, Tretter – Absent; Guebert – Aye

Motion Carried: 6 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 1 – Absent

12. Motion by Tony Esker, seconded by Brian Smith to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:50 p.m.

Upon Voice Vote, Motion Carried: 6 – Aye, 0 – Nay, 1 – Absent

Respectfully Submitted,

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Bruce A. Guebert, President

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Harry A. Rahlfs, Secretary