Meverts presents board information on retaining wall
</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 June 17, 2010. President Beers called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Todd Jones from Meverts presented the Board information on the white west retaining wall at the football field and grade school playground.
Dane Tippit with GBS presented the Board information on the RFP for the heating/cooling system.
The Board approved the minutes for the Regular Meeting and Executive Session of May 20, 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:
Graduation was a success.
Work is progressing on the gym floor and the retaining wall.
Mr. Lochhead, Grade School Principal, reported to the Board of Education:
Mr. Lochhead updated the Board on the Pavilion.
Bleacher removal started on June 7.
Ms. Keim, District Superintendent, reported to the Board of Education:
Ms. Keim updated the Board on the finances.
The Board approved the district bills in the amount of $478,863.88 and district payroll in the amount of $418,821.40 as presented.
The Board approved the second reading of the grade school handbook.
The Board approved the three year transportation contract with SWIBCO.
The Board approved the abatement of $110,813 from Working Cash fund 70 to Building fund 20.
The Board approved the abatement of $125,000 from Working Cash
The Board adopted the Prevailing Wage Act.
The Board tabled Mevert Professional Services to let bids for the football field restroom and concession stands.
The Board tabled Mevert Professional Services to let bids for the track restroom, concession stands and additional storage to the current track building.
The Board approved the letting of bids for the resurfacing of the high school track.
The Board tabled the Performance Contractor for 1) the installation of a security system at the high school and grade school and 2) air conditioning for the Colbert Gym and the Grade School Gym.
The Board approved Calhoun Construction to replace the white west side retaining wall at the football field.
The Board approved the resignation of Sandy Colvis, senior class sponsor effective at the end of the 2009-2010 school year.
The Board approved the Family Medical Leave Request for Franciene Sabens beginning September 24, 2010 and returning to work on January 5, 2011
The Board approved Richard DeLeon and Mary DeLeon to paint 5 classrooms and the hallways in Building A at the High School.
The Board approved no increase in school fees and lunch prices for the 2010-2011 school year. Fees will be the same as the 2009-2010 school year.
The Board approved the letting of bids for the playground at the grade school.
The Board entered into executive session at 9:10 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 10:00 p.m.
The Board accepted the bid from Security Alarm for the security system at the High School and Grade School.
The Board decided they will not be attending the Chicago Conference this year.
The Board adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chester School District Unit Office, 1940 Swanwick Street, Chester.