Chester Board of Education meet October 20
</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 October 20, 2011. President Beers called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Jenna Wingerter presented the Board information on Student Council and student activities.
Bob Moore reviewed the FY 2011 District Audit Report with the Board.
Aaron Runge and Jeff Mott spoke to the Board about wanting to use the football field and practice field for Youth Football.
The Board approved the minutes for the Regular Meeting and Executive Session of September 15, 2011.
The Board approved the minutes for the Special Meeting of September 22, 2011.
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.
Mr. Lochhead, Grade School Principal, reported to the Board of Education:
September 21st was the Walk-A-Thon.
Rising Star was October 3.
October 11th City Council presented Destiny Williams with a sign for the Elks Hoop Shoot.
Mr. Keefe, High School Principal, reported to the Board of Education:
October 13th was the Fire Drill.
College and Career Day was October 20.
Volleyball Regional will be October 24, 25, 27.
Mr. Diddlebock, District Superintendent, reported to the Board of Education:
Mr. Diddlebock discussed the Senate Bill 7: Education Reform with the Board.
Mr. Diddlebock discussed the audits with the Board.
The Board approved the district bills in the amount of $751,510.24 and district payroll in the amount of $424,745.08 as presented.
The Board approved the following consent agenda items:
Kristy Pulliam as 7/8th Grade Girls Basketball Volunteer.
The Facility Use for Chester Volleyball Club to use Juergens Gym.
The Facility Use for Youth Football to use the school facility to be determined.
The Board entered into executive session at 9:05 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 9:15 p.m.
The Board approved the FY 2011 District Audit Report.
The Board tabled the purchase of Security DVR and Cameras for the High School from Security Alarm.
The Board approved the first reading of the following policies:
1:10 School District Legal Status
2:10 School District Governance
2:125 Board Member Expenses
3:10 Goals and Objectives
3:70 Succession of Authority
5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media: Usage and Conduct
The Board approved the purchase of content filter from I-BOSS.
The Board adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chester School District Unit Office; 1940 Swanwick Street; Chester, IL 62233.