PRAIRIE HILL COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 133 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
December 19, 2007
6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER

Board President Dennis Kentner called the Regular Board of Education meeting of December 19, 2007 to order at 6:32 p.m. with a roll call vote and the following members answered aye to signify their presence: Mr. Aronson, Mr. Barenbaum, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Bolin, Mrs. Larsen, and Mr. Sorenson.  Also in attendance were Mr. Rehl, Superintendent, Mr. Michowski, Principal, Mr. Heiar, Assistant Principal, Mrs. Cicora, Mrs. Reynolds, and Mrs. Davenport representing PHFT. 

PUBLIC HEARING - FY08 LEVY

Beginning 6:33 P.M.

•  Resolution for the Levy of Taxes for Working Cash Fund ($0.05): Mr. Aronson made a motion to approve the resolution as read.  Mrs. Larsen seconded the motion and the motion carried with a roll call vote and the following members answered aye: Mr. Aronson, Mr. Barenbaum, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Bolin, Mr. Kentner, Mrs. Larsen and Mr. Sorenson.  There were no opposing votes.

•  Resolution for providing for the School Fire Prevention and Safety Levy ($0.05): Mr. Bolin made a motion for approve the resolution as read.  Mrs. Bell seconded the motion and, the motion carried and the following members answered aye: Mr. Aronson, Mr. Barenbaum, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Bolin, Mr. Kentner, Mrs. Larsen and Mr. Sorenson.  There were no opposing votes.

•  Resolution for Levy of Taxes in Contribution to Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, Special Education, and Learning Educational Facilities and Resolution regarding estimated amounts necessary to be levied for the 2008-2009: Mr. Barenbaum made a motion to accept the resolution as read.  Mrs. Larsen seconded the motion and the motion carried with a roll call vote and, the following members answered aye: Mr. Aronson, Mr. Barenbaum, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Bolin, Mr. Kentner, Mrs. Larsen and Mr. Sorenson.  There were no opposing votes.

•  Certificate of Tax Levy: Mr. Aronson made a motion to approve the Certificate of Tax Levy.  Mrs. Larsen seconded the motion and the motion carried with a roll call vote and the following members answered aye: Mr. Aronson, Mr. Barenbaum, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Bolin, Mr. Kentner, Mrs. Larsen and Mr. Sorenson.  There were no opposing votes.

•  Certificate of Compliance with P.A. 82-102: Mr. Aronson made a motion to approve the Certificate of Compliance.  Mrs. Larsen seconded the motion and the motion carried with a roll call vote and the following members answered aye: Mr. Aronson, Mr. Barenbaum, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Bolin, Mr. Kentner, Mrs. Larsen and Mr. Sorenson.  There were no opposing votes.

•  Certificate of Secretary of Board of Education: Mr. Aronson made a motion authorizing Mr. Aronson to sign certificate.  Mrs. Larsen seconded the motion and the motion was carried with all members present answering aye.  There were no opposing votes.

Hearing ended at 6:42 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Kentner, Board President.

RECEPTION OF COMMUNCATION AND AUDIENCE OF VISTORS

No report this month.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Bolin made a motion to approve the November Regular Meeting Minutes, December Bills, December Payroll excluding December 28 payroll, November Treasurer’s Report, Imprest Fund, and Student Activities fund as presented.  Mr. Barenbaum seconded the motion, and the motion carried with all Board members present, answered by saying aye. There were no opposing votes. 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Mr. Michowski gave an update on ISAT and announced the Golden Apple Nominees.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

EDUCATION

Mr. Rehl discussed with the Board implementing a school district emergency phone system recommendations.

FINANCE

• Mr. Rehl discussed with the Board the overdue lunch fees and is recommending a 5-day warning procedure to correct any overdue lunch fee balance.

• Mr. Barenbaum made a motion to sell $3.9 million of a second series of school bonds on January 29, 2008.  Mr. Bolin seconded the motion and the motion carried with a roll call vote and, the following members answered aye: Mr. Aronson, Mr. Barenbaum, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Bolin, Mr. Kentner, Mrs. Larsen and Mr. Sorenson.  There were no opposing votes.

POLICY

No report this month.

TRANSPORTATION``

Mr. Sorenson made a motion to approve the renewal of current bus transportation contract for 2008-2009 school year.  Mr. Aronson seconded the motion and the motion carried with a roll call vote and, the following members answered aye: Mr. Aronson, Mr. Barenbaum, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Bolin, Mr. Kentner, Mrs. Larsen and Mr. Sorenson.  There were no opposing votes.

BUILDING

• Mrs. Bell reviewed the Building Construction Committee meeting minutes with the Board.

• Board reviewed the discussions with municipalities regarding sewer and water hookups.

MISCELLANEOUS

Mrs. Bell made a motion to approve the Closed Session Meeting Minutes and the Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes.  Mrs. Larsen seconded the motion and the motion carried with a roll call vote and, the following members answered aye: Mr. Aronson, Mr. Barenbaum, Mrs. Bell, Mr. Bolin, Mr. Kentner, Mrs. Larsen and Mr. Sorenson.  There were no opposing votes.

ADJORNMENT

Mr. Bolin made a motion to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Mr. Barenbaum seconded the motion and the motion carried with all members present answering aye.  There were no opposing votes.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Jeff Aronson, Secretary                                                        Dennis Kentner, President