12-21-09 Regular Meeting
Riverdale School Board Minutes
Regular Meeting
December 21, 2009
The Board of Education of Riverdale C.U.S.D. #100 met in the High School Library, 9622 256th Street North, Port Byron, Illinois for a Regular Meeting on Monday evening.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
Present
Todd Caves, member, Sherry Creen, member, Steve Gibson, member, Rick Kessler, member, Lori Wirt, member, Brian Plumb, Vice President, Tom Schroeder, President.
Illinois State Scholars
Mr. Boyd introduced Illinois State Scholars; Jessica Daw, Logan Eliasen, Dustin Flesch, Talor Gray, Jenna Hohenboken, Nelson McKay, Chelsea Neely, Kelsey Sheley, Emma Thompson and Claire Vandercar. Mr. Schroeder presented them with a card and Whitey’s gift certificate.
Principals’ Reports
Mr. Boyd reported the following:
· Illinois State Scholars are recognized for outstanding academic achievement based on a combination of ACT scores and class rank.
· Mr. Sherman, Mr. Thomsen and Mr. Boyd attended the Raising Student Achievement Conference in St. Charles, IL through an ROE grant.
· First semester is over and second semester will begin with the return of students in January.
Mrs. Evans reported the following:
· 5th grade Festival of Trees raised nearly $900 that was donated to Ann’s Helping Hands.
· Winter Concert was very well attended as usual.
· Holiday parties were held on December 18.
Mr. Jennings reported the following:
· 8th grade will take the EXPLORE test. This is an ACT college readiness test, designed to help 8th and 9th grade students explore a broad range of options for their future.
· Holiday Walk was very successful. The band and choir ended the evening with an outstanding performance.
· Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Temple, Mr. Blair and Mr. Jennings attended the Raising Student Achievement Conference in St. Charles, IL through an ROE grant.
School Report Cards
Mr. Jacobs went over the School Report Card information. Scores improve every year and show that we are above state averages in all levels. Copies will be distributed to each building and Administrator, and will be posted on the school website.
Race to the Top
Mr. Jacobs shared information on a federal stimulus grant the State of Illinois is applying for. Every Illinois school district interested in being a beneficiary of this grant money is required to sign a “Memorandum of Understanding.”
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the following as presented:
· Special Meeting – 11/12/09
· Regular Meeting/Closed Session Minutes – 11/23/09
· Accounts Payable/Financial Reports
Motion (Kessler), Second (Gibson) – Roll Call: All yes, Motion carried.
2009 Tax Levy
Motion to approve the 2009 Tax Levy.
Motion (Kessler), Second (Plumb) – Roll Call: All yes, Motion carried.
Health/Life Safety Funds
Motion to approve the use of Health/Life Safety Funds as presented.
Motion (Plumb), Second (Wirt) – Roll Call: All yes, Motion carried.
Bus Lease
Motion to approve bus lease as presented.
Motion (Creen), Second (Wirt) – Roll Call: Ayes – Gibson, Wirt, Schroeder, Creen, Plumb,
Nays – Caves, Kessler, Motion carried.
Activity Bus Lease
Motion to approve activity bus lease as presented.
Motion (Kessler), Second (Wirt) – Roll Call: All yes, Motion carried.
Into Closed Session
Motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel appointments and employment at 7:44 p.m.
Motion (Gibson), Second (Wirt) – Roll Call: All yes, Motion carried.
Out of Closed Session
Motion to come out of closed session at 8:00 p.m.
Motion (Kessler), Second (Gibson) – Roll Call: All yes, Motion carried.
Personnel
Motion to approve the resignation of Amy Anderson, Assistant Musical Director, effective the 2010-11 school year.
Motion (Kessler), Second (Wirt) – Roll Call: All yes, Motion carried.
Motion to approve the resignation of Deborah Damhoff, High School Library Aide, effective December 22, 2009.
Motion (Wirt), Second (Creen) – Roll Call: All yes, Motion carried.
Motion to approve probationary status for Christina Smith, Elementary Special Education Aide, effective December 21, 2009.
Motion (Wirt), Second (Gibson) – Roll Call: All yes, Motion carried.
Motion to approve probationary status for Tina Leetz, Middle School Special Education Aide, effective December 21, 2009.
Motion (Wirt), Second (Creen) – Roll Call: All yes, Motion carried.
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
Motion (Kessler), Second (Wirt) – Roll Call: All yes, Motion carried.