Chester Board of Education approves numerous volunteers
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 met in the Chester School District Unit Office on February 19, 2009. Vice-President Beers called the regular meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Tracy Colvis, Jeff Herrell, Alisa Herrell, and Tia Reid voiced their concerns with the 4th grade teaching position.
Tibretta Reiman presented The Board with information on the ICCA and IHSA.
Todd Jones from Meverts discussed the Health Life Safety projects with The Board.
The Board approved the minutes for the regular meeting and executive session for January 15, 2009.
Rich Clasen updated The Board on the Technology Department.
Scott Bert updated The Board on the Maintenance Department.
Mr. Coffey updated The Board on the Athletic Department.
Mr. Kittell, High School Principal, reported to the Board of Education:
Freshman orientation was held February 11th.
The Navy band performed at the high school on February 19th.
Student Council blood drive was held February 11th.
Mr. Lochhead, Grade School Principal, reported to the Board of Education:
Spirit Week was January 26-30.
Neo 2 meeting was February 10th.
5th/6th Grade Team Quest was February 9th.
7th/8th Grade Team Quest was February 11th.
3rd/4th Grade Team Quest was February 13th.
Ms. Keim, District Superintendent, reported to the Board of Education:
Ms. Keim discussed the NCLB Conference with The Board.
Ms. Keim discussed the Freshman Academy with The Board.
The Board approved the district bills in the amount of $559,399.59 and district payroll in the amount of $414,823.83 as presented.
The Board approved the following consent agenda items:
The Seniority List for the 2008-2009 school year.
Brian Baughman for GS Volunteer Track Coach.
The Freshman Academy for July 27-30, 2009 and August 3-6, 2009.
The Facility Use form for Renegades Baseball Team.
The Board approved the first reading of the following updates for School Board Policies:
2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban
2:120 Board Member Development
4:20 Fund Balances
4:55 Use of Credit Card and Procurement Cards
4:80 Accounts and Audits
4:90 Activity Funds
4:170 Safety
6:20 School Year Calendar and Day Program
7:30 Extracurricular Activities
The Board accepted the resignation of Julie Lepp, GS Parent Education Coordinator, effective February 3, 2009.
The Board accepted the resignation of Amanda Winterstein, GS Cheerleading Coach, at the end of the 2008-2009 season.
The Board employed Melissa Knop as Parent Education Coordinator at the GS.
The Board employed Terri Franklin as HS Curriculum Assistant for the 2009-2010 school year.
The Board employed Jaime Lodge as GS Curriculum Assistant for the 2009-2010 school year.
The Board approved the extension of Melissa Duncan's FMLA request until February 23, 2009.
The Board approved the FMLA request for Karen Blechle from February 17, 2009 to approximately May 3, 2009.
The Board approved the FMLA request for Amy Eggemeyer, district nurse, effective May 8, 2009. Amy will be using her accumulated sick leave days and personal leave days in conjunction with FMLA leave. Commence-ment and/or termination of this leave may be adjusted depending on her baby's actual birth date or her doctor's instruction. She will return the first day of school in August.
The Board approved the FMLA request for Kasi Jany, elementary teacher of Chester Grade School, effective April 7th. Kasi will be using her accumulated sick leave days and personal leave days in conjunction with FMLA leave. Commencement and/or termination of this leave may be adjusted depending on her baby's actual birth day or her doctor's instruction. She will return the first day of school in August.
The Board approved Mary DeLeon, GS Para-Professional for the 2009-2010 school year.
The Board approved Curtis Owen as HS Assistant Baseball Coach.
The Board approved Connie Clendenin as GS Assistant Track Coach.
The Board approved Dave Molnar as GS Head Track Coach.
The Board approved Devon Hecht as GS Volleyball Volunteer.
The Board approved Tiffani Marshall as GS Volleyball Volunteer.
The Board approved Dale Rucker as GS Track Volunteer.
The Board approved Josh Hecht as HS Baseball Volunteer.
The Baord approved Troy Clendenin as GS Track Volunteer.
The Board approved Billy Belton as HS Baseball Volunteer.
The Board approved the purchase of a 8 x 20 trailer for the Band for $4,795.
The Board entered into Executive, session to discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body at 9 p.m.
The Board entered into open session at 11:25 p.m.
The Board approved to proceed with Health Life Safety work at the grade school and the high school.
The Board approved Mevert's to do preliminary drawings on the concession stand at the football field.
The Board adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Chester School District Unit Office, 1940 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL.