The Regular Meeting of the Paw Paw Community Unit School District #271, Board of Education, was called to order by Board President, David Lilja, at 7:00 P.M. Those answering roll were: David Lilja, Bruce Oates, Becky Moorehead, John Prentice, and Steve Richey. Kim Siemers was absent (entered at 7:56 P.M.).
Also present were: Superintendent, Robert Priest; Alice Zeman; Judy Brinkmeier; Josh Slaughterback; Angie Lampson; Rose Kidd; Tammy Wiley; Anita Cradduck; Ted Photakis; Erin Odle; Doug Balder; and Sheri Fore.

Steve Richey, seconded by John Prentice, made a motion to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2005, as presented. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Steve Richey, seconded by Becky Moorehead, made a motion to approve the Minutes of the Whole Board Meeting of November 5, 2005, as presented. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

John Prentice, seconded by Steve Richey, made a motion to approve both closed session minutes of the October, 24, 2005 meeting. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Becky Moorehead, seconded by John Prentice, made a motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items:


Mr. Priest briefly discussed the audit. We had a very good audit and our fund balances ended up very healthy. The auditors recommended a segregation of duties which has already been accomplished. Eunice Rogers, District Treasurer, has started doing the bank reconciliation for the District Office Imprest and the Paw Paw Schools Imprest and Activity funds. Eunice has already begun stamping or signing the checks.

Sheri will continue to prepare all the checks. This should segregate the duties to the satisfaction of the auditors.  Mr. Priest went on to say that in December 06 we will be paying off the $590,000, the $500,000 and the $140,000 bonds.

OPEN FORUM:

Angie Lampson was present to speak to the Board about the eighth grade trip planned for the spring. The students have voted to go to the Wisconsin Dells for a day trip. They have 2 bids for a charter, which are $945.00 and $1150.00. Angie has volunteered to drive a bus; however, the Board advised that she not do so since the class has the money for a charter bus. The Board needs to set some rules to follow as was done for the seniors.

Erin Odle thanked the Board for the opportunity to coach volleyball.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Ed: Meeting next week, November 30, 2005.
Building: Nothing new. Getting information from Ted Photakis regarding
the walk through of the building.
Transportation: New bus to arrive the end of December or first part of January.
Policy – Next meeting December 10th.

ESG PRESENTATION - Ted Photakis presented the findings from the walk-through of the buildings. Some of the items being recommended are: replacement of the old single pane windows; replacing outer doors to match windows; tuck pointing of the masonry; replacing existing light fixtures; replacing the old heating ventilation systems; and replacing the old boiler in the 59 building. Most of the roofs are in good shape.
The Board also took the time to go into the Science room which is great need of updating. The Board was given written information to help in making a decision. Mr. Priest is recommending funding bonds to finance this project. Jamie Rachlin will be able to explain the process but first we have to decide what we are going to tackle and then bid out to see what the costs will be.

OLD BUSINESS:

Coaches/extra curricular positions - cs

We have invested money in 6, 12, 18, and 24 month CD’s as previously discussed with the Paw Paw State Bank.

The village is looking at concrete for the basketball court if the cost is close to what blacktop will be.

NEW BUSINESS:

Employment of Special Ed Aide – cs

Employment of Extra Duty Personnel - cs

Release Extra Curricular Personnel – cs

Mr. Priest included an enclosure regarding the copier lease which will give us more copies over our standard contract for about the same amount of dollars.

First Reading of Policy 4:91.
Add: expenditures of $400.00 or more to be approved by the Superintendent.
Add: expenditures of funds after graduation has to be approved by the Board or monies transferred to an alumni fund.

Principal’s Job Description: Has been revised – need to take a look at it – back on agenda next board meeting and adopt at January Board meeting. The Policy Committee will also look at this at the next policy meeting.

Baseball Fields – Our baseball/softball fields are in need of upgrading. There are several ideas being investigated including working out a plan with the Lion’s Club to use their fields via a long term lease or reciprocal agreement.

Architect Search – The first thing to do is obtain an architect search template.
After receiving applications, 3 – 5 finalists will be chosen to be interviewed and selected by the Board. Mr. Priest will send a certified letter to the current architect stating we no longer need their services.

Negotiations - cs

Addition of Hiawatha District to the Little 10 Conference - Mr. Priest has no objection.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Mr. Noard not in attendance.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

Due to the fact that Eunice Rogers has taken on more responsibility, Mr. Priest is recommending that her salary be increased to $2000.00 per year.

ROE – H/L/S – Most items have been done. It was noted that the trophy cases have no safety glass which needs to be taken care of. Mr. Faber is replacing the rails in the AG shop.

The Director of LCSEA has a problem with NIA and therefore did not allow NIA to provide OT’s for member districts. We have 4 children who need OT services; therefore Mr. Priest has contracted an OT from the NIA for our students.

We will be deducting the cost from our payments to LCSEA. Mr. Priest is looking at the possibility of dropping out of LCSEA and contracting our own OT and Social Worker. We already contract for speech. We would still need to be associated with a Special Ed Co-Op for the Special Ed Teachers.

Additional: Something needs to be done regarding the lack of lighting at the Jr. High parking lot. Also why are students not allowed to enter from the south door in the mornings?

Kim Siemers, seconded by John Prentice, made a motion to adjourn to closed session at 8:53 P.M. for probable or imminent litigation, personnel, student matters and negotiations. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Kim Siemers, seconded by Bruce Oates, made a motion to return to the Regular Session at 9:51 P.M.

ACTION ITEMS:

David Lilja, seconded by Becky Moorehead, made a motion to approve the release of an Extra Curricular Coach. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Steve Richey, seconded by Bruce Oates, made a motion to hire Rosealia Medellin, as a Special Ed Aide. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Steve Richey, seconded by Bruce Oates, made a motion to hire Yadira Mendez as locker room aide. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Bruce Oates, seconded by John Prentice, made a motion to hire Kerry Moorehead, as an Extra Curricular Coach. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Becky Moorehead, seconded by Steve Richey, made a motion to approve the copier lease with RK Dixon. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Steve Richey, seconded by John Prentice, made a motion to approve Hiawatha School District joining the Little 10 Conference. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion to approve the First Reading of Board of Education Policy 4:91. Motion dies.

David Lilja, seconded by Kim Siemers, made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:57 P.M. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.