Regular Meeting

Paris Cooperative High School Board of Education

October 19, 2009

Minutes

 

 

Roll Call:

 

President August Griffin called the meeting to order and roll was taken.  Paul Porter, Ron Doris, Doug Hasler and August Griffin were in attendance with Keith Trogdon and Tom Davis absent.

 

Audience to Visitors:

 

President Griffin thanked all the visitors for attending and asked for any comments from the visitors.  There were no visitor comments.

 

Consent Agenda:

 

President Griffin asked for questions or discussion on the consent agenda as well as minutes of the prior meeting.  There was no discussion.  President Griffin asked for a motion and a second to approve the consent agenda.

 

            Motion:           Ron Doris

            Second:           Paul Porter

 

“A motion has been made and seconded, is there any discussion?  Would each member please respond to the motion?”

 

            Ayes:               4

            Nays:               0

 

Secretary’s Report:

 

There was no secretary’s report.

 

Administrative Report:

 

President Griffin asked for the Administrative Report.  Director Dave Meister introduced Mr. Dan Tripp, Band Director to speak about the proposed band trip in December 2010 to Orlando Florida where the students would play at the Citrus Bowl game.  He stated the cost would be approximately $1000 per student and the band parents and students would raise 100% of the money so that no money would come out of the district budget for the trip.  Students are holding fundraisers and will continue to do so, and they are putting the money into individual accounts for each student going.  Paul Porter asked if we are including current 8th grade students from the other schools.  Mr. Tripp stated students in the 8th grade at Mayo, Crestwood and St. Mary’s are also included in the planning and fundraising efforts.  One registered nurse and one administrator will be going.  President Griffin asked what happens in the event we do not raise enough money.  Mr. Tripp stated the goal is to raise too much, and use the excess for later.  Mr. Doris asked what the magic number of students going would be and are we making arrangements for students who cannot afford the trip.  Mr. Tripp said out of the estimated 115-120 students who will be enrolled in band next year, approximately 75 – 80 are estimated to go on the trip.  Mr. Tripp also stated no child will be turned away from the trip due to economic issues.  The Band Parents Association will make sure all who want to go can through scholarship funds.  He also explained that every student will be required to work the fundraisers and will be given money out of each fundraiser based on the amount of work they put in.  Therefore they are teaching work ethic and the value of earning something they desire.  The board praised him for his efforts on behalf of the students.

 

President Griffin asked for a motion and a second to approve the band trip in December of 2010.

 

            Motion:           Paul Porter

            Second:           Doug Hasler

 

“A motion has been made and seconded, is there any discussion?  Would each member please respond to the motion?”

 

            Ayes:               4

            Nays:               0

 

Mr. Meister certified that we are in compliance with the ISBE Administrative code and he asked the Board for approval of the application for recognition of schools.  President Griffin asked for a motion and a second to approve the application for recognition of schools.

 

            Motion:           Ron Doris

            Second:           Paul Porter

 

“A motion has been made and seconded, is there any discussion?  Would each member please respond to the motion?”

 

            Ayes:               4

            Nays:               0

 

 

 

Mr. Meister informed the Board of Mr. Punzelt’s resignation as head girl’s basketball coach at PCHS.  President Griffin asked for a motion and a second to approve the resignation of Mr. Punzelt as head girl’s basketball coach.

 

            Motion:           Ron Doris

            Second:           Doug Hasler

 

“A motion has been made and seconded, is there any discussion?  Would each member please respond to the motion?”

 

            Ayes:               4

            Nays:               0

 

Mr. Meister informed the Board that Mr. Punzelt’s assistant coach for the last 13 years, Mr. Bob Abernathy, has applied for the job.  He further informed them that our Athletic Director, Mr. Andy Goodwin, and the committee who interviewed Mr. Abernathy recommended him for hire for this position.  President Griffin asked for a motion and a second to approve the hiring of Mr. Bob Abernathy as head girl’s basketball coach.

 

            Motion:           Paul Porter

            Second:           Doug Hasler

 

“A motion has been made and seconded, is there any discussion?  Would each member please respond to the motion?”

 

            Ayes:               4

            Nays:               0

 

Mr. Meister informed the Board of Athletic Director Mr. Andy Goodwin’s recommendation to hire Mrs. Jacque (Clark) Cunningham to fill one of the two openings for assistant girl’s basketball coach.  President Griffin asked for a motion and a second to approve the hiring of Mrs. Jacque Cunningham as assistant girl’s basketball coach.

 

            Motion:           Doug Hasler

            Second:           Paul Porter

 

“A motion has been made and seconded, is there any discussion?  Would each member please respond to the motion?”

 

            Ayes:               4

            Nays:               0

 

 

 

Mr. Meister informed the Board of Mr. Larry Kirby’s request to retire at the end of the 2012-2013 school year.  President Griffin asked for a motion and a second to approve the retirement request of Mr. Larry Kirby.

 

            Motion:           Ron Doris

            Second:           Paul Porter

 

“A motion has been made and seconded, is there any discussion?  Would each member please respond to the motion?”

 

            Ayes:               4

            Nays:               0

 

Mr. Meister presented the Board with the annual School Report Card.  He then presented a power point presentation explaining the results.  After much discussion and questions by the various Board members and Mr. Meister, he informed the Board that he is asking both superintendents of  District 95 and Unit 4 to set up a meeting between the math staffs at each of the buildings to talk about what we need to do to better serve our students at all levels.  President Griffin thanked Mr. Meister for his efforts in this regard.

 

Mr. Meister then introduced Gary Doughan to give his presentation on the High Schools That Work Program.  Mr. Doughan handed each Board member and Mr. Meister a technical assistance portfolio booklet explaining the program.  He credited Mrs. Propst with helping him assemble the information for the booklets.  There was much discussion  regarding the HSTW Program and Mr. Doughan let the Board know that on November 3rd and 4th we will have a technical assistance visit by ISBE so they may  evaluate our program.  Mr. Doughan and Mr. Meister invited the Board members and all superintendents and curriculum coordinators to attend on the 4th to observe the exit visiting by the ISBE.

 

Mr. Meister then asked the Board to approve the request by Mayo Drama Club to use the PCHS auditorium without charge on Saturdays in January and February and for their performance on February 19th and 20th.   President Griffin asked for a motion and a second to approve the use of the PCHS auditorium by Mayo Drama Club during that time.

 

            Motion:           Doug Hasler

            Second:           Paul Porter

 

“A motion has been made and seconded, is there any discussion?  Would each member please respond to the motion?”

 

            Ayes:               4

            Nays:               0

 

 

Mr. Meister asked the Board to approve the request by the Yearbook staff to use the Eveland gym for a dodge ball tournament.  President Griffin asked for a motion and a second to approve the use of the Eveland gym for such purpose.

 

            Motion:           Doug Hasler

            Second:           Paul Porter

 

“A motion has been made and seconded, is there any discussion?  Would each member please respond to the motion?”

 

            Ayes:               4

            Nays:               0

 

 

Mr. Meister asked the Board to approve the agreement with Ideal Environmental to do asbestos consulting for PCHS.  President Griffin asked for a motion and a second to approve the agreement with Ideal Environmental for asbestos consulting.

 

            Motion:           Ron Doris

            Second:           Paul Porter

 

“A motion has been made and seconded, is there any discussion?  Would each member please respond to the motion?”

 

            Ayes:               4

            Nays:               0

 

Mr. Meister called on Mr. Cox to give a report on disciplinary issues and the alternative school.  Mr. Meister also informed the Board that the Fall Sports Banquet will be held in Eveland gym on Sunday, November 8 at 5:00 p.m.  Also he said he will be sending out invitations to parents and community members to join the Parent/Community/Staff advisory committee in the next week.  He asked for recommendations from any members.

 

Mr. Griffin thanked Mr. Meister and asked if there was any need for an executive session.  There being no need, Mr. Griffin asked for a motion and a second to adjourn.

 

            Motion:           Ron Doris

            Second:           Paul Porter

 

“A motion has been made and seconded, is there any discussion?  Would each member please respond to the motion?”

 

            Ayes:               4

            Nays:               0