The Bluffs School Board members are
The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #2 of Scott and Morgan Counties
met in Special Session Wednesday, March 4, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at the Superintendent’s office at Bluffs School.
President, Roger Frye, called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the following members answering roll call: Linda Sapp, Mark Vortman, Roger Barnett, Ed Little, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer and Roger Frye.
Dwayne Hart made the motion at 7:01 pm to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing matters related to the employment, evaluation, and/or dismissal of staff. Linda Sapp seconded the motion.
Dwayne Hart made the motion to reconvene as a regular meeting at 9:07 pm. Linda Sapp seconded the motion.
Roger Barnett made the motion to adjourn the special meeting at 9:11 pm. Mark Vortman seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Regular Board Meeting Minutes –
May 12, 2010
The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #2 of Scott and Morgan Counties met in Regular Session Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at the Superintendent’s
Office at Bluffs School.
President, Roger Frye, called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with the following members answering roll call: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, Dwayne Hart and Roger Frye.
Gary Westermeyer updated the Board on the Foundation meeting held prior to the Board meeting. There were 16 scholarship applications to review. Mr. Stremlau will present scholarships at graduation.
Mrs. Filson, Principal explained the changes for teaching assignments for 2010-2011. The Medal pride program , career fair, pre-arranged absence procedure change, summer academy, summer online course requests, enrollment, and spring family night were discussed.
Mark Vortman made the motion to approve the consent agenda of approving the minutes of the previous meetings, monthly bills, financial reports and payroll. Gary Westermeyer seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Superintendent Stremlau reported on the ROE Superintendent’s meeting of May 11 concerning Race to the Top, RESPRO, and QZAB bonds. He stated that the ROE Compliance visit of April 29, 2010 received positive feedback. He plans to meet with Mr. Roberts in June to finalize athletic cost cutting measures. A review of the current fiscal picture for Scott-Morgan School District #2 was presented. He reminded the Board of the reception for the retirees to be held on May 21, 2010.
Ed Little made the motion to approve the payment fro renewal of IESA membership dues for 2010-2011. Mark Vortman seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Ed Little made the motion to approve the renewal of IHSA membership for 2010-2011. Dwayne Hart seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Linda Sapp made the motion to amend the 2009-2010 school calendar. Ed Little seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Dwayne Hart made the motion to approve the board meeting dates for 2010-2011. Gary Westermeyer seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Roger Frye made the motion to consider the renewal of Boys and Girls Club after school program for 2010-2011. Linda Sapp seconded the motion. Yea: none Nay: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Motion denied to renew the Boys and Girls Club after school program for 2011.
Linda Sapp made the motion to approve the employment of Laura Schmidt as Speech Therapist for 2010-2011 with a 72 day contract. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried
Roger Barnett made the motion to approve Race to the Top Memorandum of Understanding. Ed Little seconded the motion. Yea: none Nay: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Motion denied for approval.
Linda Sapp made the motion to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing matters related to the employment, compensation, evaluation, and/or dismissal of staff at 8:29 pm. Mark Vortman seconded the motion Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Ed Little made the motion to reconvene as a regular board at 9:45 pm. Linda Sapp seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
It was decided that for the May 21, 2010 retiree banquet that Dwayne Hart would present the gifts. Roger Frye and Roger Barnett will present diplomas at 8th grade promotion on May 27, 2010 and Gary Westermeyer and Ed Little will present diplomas at High School Graduation on May 28, 2010.
Mark Vortman made the motion to adjourn at 9:40 pm. Linda Sapp seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
April 2010
The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #2 of Scott and Morgan Counties met in Regular Session Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at the Superintendent’s
Office at Bluffs School.
President, Roger Frye, called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm with the following members answering roll call: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, Dwayne Hart and Roger Frye.
Alan Merriman shared the senior trip itinerary for their upcoming trip with the Board.
Brian Bettis shared the current status of the West Central Spring athletic programs.
Gary Westermeyer updated the Board on the Foundation meeting held prior to the Board meeting.
Mrs. Filson, Principal explained the procedures followed in observance of emergency disaster preparedness week, shared the master schedule for 2011, updated the board on enrollment figures, reading first summer academy and establishing a new computer/media center
Mark Vortman made the motion to approve the consent agenda of approving the minutes of the previous meetings, monthly bills, financial reports and payroll. Linda Sapp seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Superintendent Stremlau reported on his meeting with Dave Roberts concerning West Central athletics for 2011, he updated the Board that the District has received a certificate of Financial Recognition, the District is preparing for an upcoming compliance visit, and he reviewed the current fiscal status of the district.
Gary Westermeyer made the motion to approve Nick Graham as Drivers Education, PE, Health, and History teacher for 2011. Roger Barnett seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Ed Little made the motion to approve the resignation of Mary Hutton, bus driver. Mark Vortman seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Roger Frye made the motion to accept the internet policy. Gary Westermeyer seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Linda Sapp made the motion to approve the school calendar for 2010-2011. Dwayne Hart seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Roger Barnett made the motion to approve the transfer of funds to close account from foundation 115320 with a balance of $5804.25 to account 309613 education fund. Linda Sapp seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Roger Barnett made the motion to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing matters related to the employment, evaluation, and/or dismissal of staff at 8:50 pm. Dwayne Hart seconded the motion Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Dwayne Hart made the motion to reconvene as a regular board at 9:35 pm. Roger Frye seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Mark Vortman made the motion to adjourn at 9:40 pm. Linda Sapp seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
March 2010
The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #2 of Scott and Morgan Counties met in Regular Session Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at the Superintendent’s Office at Bluffs School.President, Roger Frye, called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm with the following members answering roll call: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, Dwayne Hart and Roger Frye.
There were no visitors to address the Board.
Mrs. Filson, Principal reported that the ISAT tests were completed with the exception of a few junior high make-up tests. She also reported on the current enrollment, attendance, and discipline. She shared that the District may receive additional Reading First funds and also that the District was not approved for the Technology Grant. She stated that the teachers had requested that BLAAST be at the beginning of the day rather than the end.
Roger Barnett made the motion to approve the consent agenda of approving the minutes of the previous meetings, monthly bills, financial reports and payroll. Dwayne Hart seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Superintendent Stremlau reported to the Board on the Consultation meeting held prior to the Board meeting. He also gave the Board a printout of the State School News Service which outlines Governor Quinn’s plan in which Illinois schools will take a 1.1 billion hit. He informed the Board that he had met with the Bluffs staff that may face a change in their job description. He and Dave Roberts, Winchester Superintendent, plan to meet regarding cost cutting savings for the West Central Sports program. Mr. Stremlau thanked the Board members for taking the time to fill out the superintendent’s evaluation.
Dwayne Hart made the motion at 7:28 pm to enter into closed session. Linda Sapp seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Gary Westermeyer made the motion to approve the resignation of Alyssa Martin. Linda Sapp seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Ed Little made the motion to approve the resignation of Michelle Gerberding. Dwayne Hart seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Roger Barnett made the motion to approve the recommendation to dismiss probationary teacher David Shaffer. Mark Vortman seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Linda Sapp made the motion to accept the retirement of Don Flowers as Driver’s Education/Health teacher. Ed Little seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Gary Westermeyer made the motion to approve the reduction in force notices to Renee Costallos as Junior High Language Arts and Sandy Davies as part time Title 1. Roger Frye seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Linda Sapp made the motion to approve the reduction in force notices with reduced contracts only to probationary teachers Heather Reed and Erin Wahl. Roger Barnett seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Linda Sapp made the motion to approve the reduction in force notices with reduced contracts only to tenured teachers Pamela Hubbert, Alan Merriman, William Upp, and Stephanie Upton. Dwayne Hart seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Ed Little made the motion to approve the reduction in force notices to teacher aides, Karole Devlin, Beth Hutton, Angie Kauffman, Vey Vortman, and Terry Whewell. Roger Frye seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Mark Vortman made the motion to approve reduction in force notices to special education bus drivers Vera Meier, Debbie Miller, Sam McEvers, and Jerry Sapp. Roger Barnett seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Dwayne Hart made the motion to approve the reduction in force notice to crossing guard Melissa Frederick. Linda Sapp seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Linda Sapp made the motion to approve granting tenure to Casey Hummer. Roger Frye seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Roger Barnett made the motion to approve the employment of Maxette Ratliff for the 2010-2011 school year for 72 days with assignment to be determined. Linda Sapp seconded the motion.
Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Linda Sapp made the motion to reconvene as a regular board at 8:52 pm. Roger Frye seconded the motion. Yea: Linda Sapp, Roger Barnett, Mark Vortman, Dwayne Hart, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, and Roger Frye. Nay: none Motion carried.
Mark Vortman made the motion to adjourn at 9:04 pm. Linda Sapp seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
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