Chester school board holds March meeting
</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 March 15, 2012. President Beers called the Regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Brad Kueker presented information to the Board about the High School football field.
The Board entered into executive session at 7:07p.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 7:25 p.m.
The Board approved the regular minutes of February 16, 2012.
The Board approved the executive session minutes of February 16, 2012.
The Board entered into executive session at 7:30 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 7:35 p.m.
The Board approved the employment of Donna Glass as 15 hours a week Nurse at $20/hour, as an at will employee.
The Board approved the employment of Michael Springston as High School English teacher for the 2012-2013 school year.
The Board approved the intent to hire of Kyle Thompson as Grade School Dean of Students.
The Board approved the tenure of Franciene Sabens, Guidance Counselor, at the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
The Board approved the tenure of Bryan Lee, High School Social Studies teacher, at the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
The Board approved the tenure of Erin Oglesby, High School P.E. teacher, at the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
The Board approved the maternity leave request for Ashly Bert, High School Cafeteria Aide, starting May 24, 2012.
The Board approved the resignation of Stephanie Jany as Grade School Cheerleading coach at the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
The Board tabled the intent to retire request of Cookie (Carol) Rathert, Library Aide, at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.
The Board approved the intent to retire request of Kyle Koeneman, 3rd Grade Teacher, at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.
Rich Clasen updated the Board on the Technology Department.
Scott Bert updated the Board on the Maintenance Department.
Mike Coffey updated the Board on the Athletic Department.
Mrs. Franklin and Mrs. Kueker updated the Board on the Curriculum Department.
Mr. Lochhead, Grade School Principal, reported to the Board of Education:
February 24th AG Expo for Grades 1-5.
February 25th Solo & Ensemble Contest at CGS.
March 9th "Vitamins for Kids" Meeting.
Mr. Keefe, High School Principal, reported to the Board of Education:
Pennies for Patients Campaign.
PED's Testing Results.
Art Du Jour Awards.
Mr. Diddlebock, District Superintendent, reported to the Board of Education:
Mr. Diddlebock discussed transportation with the Board.
Mr. Diddlebock discussed purchasing band uniforms.
The Board approved the district bills in the amount of $222,895.46 and district payroll in the amount of $420,431.08 as presented.
The Board approved the following consent agenda items:
The Facility Use form for St. Mary's to use the track.
The Board discussed the Rebecca Young Memorial Scholarship.
The Board discussed IPAD labs.
The Board discussed hosting Chamber of Commerce Website.
The Board adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chester School District Unit Office; 1940 Swanwick Street; Chester, IL 62233.