OBLONG COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL
DISTRICT #4
September 24, 2007

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Oblong Community Unit School District #4 was held on September 24, 2007 in the Elementary Library.  The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Poehler with the following physically present:  Cross, Harris, Pinkston, Bailey, Sparks, and Poehler,

Recognition & Comments – Six new employess were recognized.

            Motion by Harris and seconded by Bailey to adopt consent agenda items as presented.   Roll call vote: Cross - yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston - yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler - yea.  Consent Agenda items:  To approve regular, special, and closed session minutes of August, 2007; financial report of August, 2007; payment of September 2007 board bills, and Annual Report of Recognition.

            Meese arrived at 8:07 P.M.

            Motion by Sparks and seconded by Cross to approve the 2007-2008 District Budget as presented.  Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.

            Motion by Poehler and seconded by Pinkston to approve board policies: 430.04, 465, 465.10, 465.09, and 615.01.  Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.

            Motion by Bailey and seconded by Sparks to tentatively approve the policies: 7:20, 7:20 AP, 2:260, 2:260 AP.  Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.

            Motion by Sparks and seconded by Bailey to approve a donation by First Robinson Savings Bank of an electronic sign to be installed on the front lawn of the Grade School.  Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – nay.

Motion by Harris and seconded by Cross to approve the audit report as presented by David Weger.  Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.

            Motion by Bailey and seconded by Pinkston to approve insurance renewal premiums totaling $93,482 as prepared by Insurance Audit & Inspection Co., of Indianapolis, IN., for the Commercial Package, Automobile, Umbrella & School Board Legal Liability, and Workers’ Compensation policies through Indiana Insurance.  Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.
 
            Motion by Meese and seconded by Poehler to approve FCCLA request to attend the Illinois FCCLA Peer Education Seminar October 14-15, 2007 in Springfield, IL.   Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.

            Motion by Poehler and seconded by Cross to approve FFA’s request to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN October 24-27, 2007.  Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.

            Motion by Meese and seconded by Sparks to go into closed session at 9:38 PM to consider information regarding appointment, employment, or dismissal of an employee, and discuss student discipline.  Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.

            Motion by Poehler and seconded by Meese to return to open session at 10:18 p.m. Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.

            Motion by Meese and seconded by Pinkston to approve closed session minutes of 9/24/07.  Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.

            Motion by Bailey and seconded by Sparks to employ Michelle Davis as 2nd grade teacher for the 2007-2008 school year. Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.

            Motion by Harris and seconded by Poehler to employ Miranda Tate as High School Aide for the 2007-2008 school year.  Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.

            Motion by Meese and seconded by Pinkston to hire Sherry Bradbury as a full time bus driver for the 2007-2008 school year.  Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.

            Motion by Poehler and seconded by Cross to approve Kim Meese as Head Jr. High Girls Basektball Coach for the 2007-2008 school year.  Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.

            Motion by Sparks and seconded by Bailey to approve Tim Johnson as assistant Jr. High Girls Basketball Coach for the 2007-2008 school year.  Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea. 

            Motion by Bailey and seconded by Poehler to approve Sarah Barthelme’s request for maternity leave beginning on January 18, 2008.  Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.

            Motion by Harris and seconded by Cross to adjourn at 10:22 p.m. Roll call vote:  Meese – yea, Cross – yea, Harris – yea, Pinkston – yea, Bailey – yea, Sparks – yea, Poehler – yea.