Board presented information on superintendent search
</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 May 20, 2010. President Beers called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Tom Leahy, IASB Consultant presented the Board information on the Superintendent Search.
Bob Ajemian from Munie Greencare Professionals presented the Board information on refurbishing the football field.
Todd Jones from Meverts presented the Board information on the HLS updates.
The Board approved the minutes for the Regular Meeting and Executive Session of April 15, 2010 and Finance and Building Committee meeting minutes for May 12, 2010.
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:
The senior girls were treated to a tea by the Woman's Club on April 23rd.
Jamie Chambers, Caleb Courier, Aaron Grah, Chad Koenegstein, Mollie Laramore and Daysha Westerman were honored at the 40th Annual SISHSA Banquet in Carbondale on May 4th.
May 5th was Honors Night. Many awards and scholarships were awarded.
Mr. Lochhead, Grade School Principal, reported to the Board of Education:
Regional Leader Breakfast was April 22nd. Austin Gendron & Sarah Bindel attended.
April 27th Regional Office Visitation.
K9 assembly was May 10th.
Ms. Keim, District Superintendent, reported to the Board of Education:
Ms. Keim discussed Working Cash / HLS Projects.
Ms. Keim updated the Board on the finances.
The Board approved the district bills in the amount of $435,953.74 and district payroll in the amount of $422,399.57 as presented.
The Board approved the facility use form for First Baptist Church to use the Juergen's Gym on June 11th and July 2nd.
The Board approved Zach Golding for summer custodial employment.
The Board approved Jeff Nolda for summer custodial employment.
The Board approved the second reading of the high school handbook.
The Board approved the first reading of the grade school handbook.
The Board approved Munie Greencare Professionals for the football field refurbishing.
The Board approved Mevert Professional Services to complete architectural drawings for football field restroom and concession stands.
The Board approved Mevert Professional Services to complete architectural drawings for the track restroom, concession stands and additional storage to the current track building.
The Board approved Mevert Professional Services to complete architectural drawings for the future Cafetorium addition at the grade school.
The Board approved the letting of bids for the resurfacing of the high school track.
The Board approved the purchase of track equipment from the State Track Meet.
The Board approved the purchase of Pole Vault pits in the amount of $18,198.97 from Gill.
The Board approved the letting of bids for a performance contract for 1) the installation of a security system at the high school and grade school and 2) air conditioning for the Colbert Gymnasium and the grade school gymnasium.
The Board approved Carroll Seating Co., Inc. for the bleachers at the grade school in the amount of $76,462.
The Board approved the letting of bids to repair the drainage problems and playground repairs at the grade school.
The Board approved the letting of bids for the replacement of the white west side retaining wall at the football field.
The Board approved the new retirement date for Mr. Keith Kittell from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2011.
The Board approved the call back for employment of the following para-professionals based on seniority rights. Unless otherwise noted specific job assignments will be made prior to the academic school.
- Ginger Cowan
- Carol Rathert GS Library
- Lynn Kerkhover Title Math
- Sonya Alms
- Tammy Grah
- Annette Draves HS Library
- Allison Blechle HS Special Education
- Layla Kaspar
- Bette Conley
- Tracy Woods
- Tammy Surman
- Marla Rockwell Title Reading
- Charnelle Lilley HS Special Education
- Jenny Krantz Title Reading
The Board approved Scott Haxton HS Head Cross Country Coach for the 2010-2011 school year.
The Board approved Rick Powley as HS Head Girls Basketball Coach for the 2010-2011 school year.
The Board approved Michelle Rust as HS Assistant Cheerleading Coach for the 2010-2011 school year.
The Board approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Illinois to Participate in Phase 2 of the Race to the Top funding.
The Board approved minimum wage at $8.25/hour beginning July 1, 2010.
The Board entered into executive session at 9:17 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.
The Board returned to open session at 11:17 p.m.
The Board approved the call back for employment for the following part time cooks at the Chester Grade School.
- Lucy Phillips
- Tammy Brockhouse
The Board approved the call back for employment of Cafeteria Aide at the Chester High School.
- Rhonda Bixby
The Board approved Karen Bert HS Head Volleyball Coach for the 2010-2011 school year.
The Board tabled Brandy Marchildon as HS Assistant Dance Team Coach for the 2010-2011 school year.
The Board tabled Kristin Courier as HS Head Dance Team Coach for the 2010-2011 school year.
The Board adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chester School District Unit Office; 1940 Swanwick Street; Chester, IL.