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Pre-K to be offered in Riverton; school board hires teachers, aides
The Riverton School Board met July 12 at 7 p.m. (which followed a training meeting on Robert’s Rules of Order); they approved the June 14 regular and closed session
meeting minutes; treasurer’s, revenue and expenditure reports; and the INB as bank depository, all 7-0.
“Payment of bills” brought questions from Larry Patterson regarding travel monies being spent. Supt. Mulligan answered that some of it relates to professional development
and mileage, but travel has been cut back substantially. There were also questions on costs for repairs done by Johnson Controls and parts for buses, which were all
necessary. Scott McClure motioned for a vote, Patterson seconded, and bills were approved 7-0.
Under “Communications” Billy Geiger Jr. addressed the board regarding his proposed Eagle Scout project, which is to add handicapped parking spots near the football field,
as well as extending the sidewalk from them to the concession stand area. He answered questions about the time frame and total costs in concrete product and labor, all of
which will be donated or fund-raised. Board members approved his project 7-0.
Administrative reports began at 7:14 p.m. There were no questions voiced on Mrs. Binegar’s (elementary school principal) report and nothing was stated about its contents.
Mrs. Fraase, assistant elementary school principal, was next; Mr. Nonneman made a comment about extra room available in the building.
Fred Lamkey, middle school principal, said he’d received a resignation from Mrs. Fuqua due to her husband accepting a job out of state. Mr. Klebe inquired about students
with discipline problems/suspensions being promoted to the next grade. A required number of attendance days during the school year was reviewed, as was alternate
placement. Klebe also asked about PBIS workshops; Supt. Mulligan answered they’ve really looked at conferences’ relevance in light of balanced scorecard needs vs. district
finances.
Neither Chris Koerwitz, athletic director/assistant middle school principal, nor Mike Gum, assistant high school principal, were in attendance. Board members asked about
schedules being put on the district website; some of those are not up yet for certain sports. Supt. Mulligan said there was “really good news on AP courses” and ACT and
Prairie State scores data will be reviewed at a meeting to be scheduled.
Bill Lamkey, high school principal, stated there were 20 applicants for the health/driver’s ed position, and of those four were interviewed. He does plan on making an offer to
one of those four.
Bill Geiger, grounds and transportation director, began his report with discussion on the elementary school playground progress. It is targeted for completion before the
school year begins. Board members asked many questions regarding having enough manpower to complete it during that time frame, as well as plans for a open area to be
grass as opposed to more wood chips. Mrs. Binegar will coordinate school-reach efforts for additional volunteers, and Mrs. Moore offered a tractor with post hole diggers, since
the district doesn’t have that equipment. Mr. Geiger also welcomes additional help from students who need NHS or community hours.
Supt. Mulligan discussed with board members scheduling a meeting to review data and balanced scorecard information. July 22 was decided upon. Handicapped parking at
the high school was reviewed. An additional 3-5 spaces to be designated will be on the agenda for a vote at next month’s meeting.
“Consider Approval of Items for Silent Auction” brought forth discussion on PLTW teachers having input on materials and equipment listed. The final list will be on the agenda
at the August meeting; any items PLTW teachers want pulled will be brought back to the board. The auction is planned for October, at a date to be determined.
“Consider Approval of FY11 Board Calendar” with a location change for future meetings to the Fine Arts building at the high school, was approved 7-0. The idea is to make
meetings more accessible to the public.
“Consider Approval of Tentative Budget for FY11” allowed Supt. Mulligan to update the board on the state’s financial issues and how those will continue to impact the district. It
appears Riverton will have a $694,000 deficit budget for FY11. The Finance Committee reviewed the budget in detail, he noted. This tentative budget was approved 7-0.
At 8:18 p.m., the board voted to go into closed session to discuss negotiations, the personnel report and a potential purchase of property. They returned to open session at 9:
43 p.m.
They accepted the resignations of Nicolle Stinson, HS health/driver’s ed, and Corrine Fuqua, seventh grade language. They approved the employment of Melissa McMann, Pre-
K teacher; Andrea Trickey, Pre-K teacher; and Kathleen Fawns, Cambi Neff and Linda Stoppelwerth, all Pre-K aides. This effectively reinstates the Pre-K program. Bo Gum was
approved as HS health/driver’s education teacher. These were approved by a 7-0 vote.
The 2011-2012 school calendar will be discussed beginning in October with teachers, coming back to the board in November.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
The Riverton School Board met July 12 at 7 p.m. (which followed a training meeting on Robert’s Rules of Order); they approved the June 14 regular and closed session
meeting minutes; treasurer’s, revenue and expenditure reports; and the INB as bank depository, all 7-0.
“Payment of bills” brought questions from Larry Patterson regarding travel monies being spent. Supt. Mulligan answered that some of it relates to professional development
and mileage, but travel has been cut back substantially. There were also questions on costs for repairs done by Johnson Controls and parts for buses, which were all
necessary. Scott McClure motioned for a vote, Patterson seconded, and bills were approved 7-0.
Under “Communications” Billy Geiger Jr. addressed the board regarding his proposed Eagle Scout project, which is to add handicapped parking spots near the football field,
as well as extending the sidewalk from them to the concession stand area. He answered questions about the time frame and total costs in concrete product and labor, all of
which will be donated or fund-raised. Board members approved his project 7-0.
Administrative reports began at 7:14 p.m. There were no questions voiced on Mrs. Binegar’s (elementary school principal) report and nothing was stated about its contents.
Mrs. Fraase, assistant elementary school principal, was next; Mr. Nonneman made a comment about extra room available in the building.
Fred Lamkey, middle school principal, said he’d received a resignation from Mrs. Fuqua due to her husband accepting a job out of state. Mr. Klebe inquired about students
with discipline problems/suspensions being promoted to the next grade. A required number of attendance days during the school year was reviewed, as was alternate
placement. Klebe also asked about PBIS workshops; Supt. Mulligan answered they’ve really looked at conferences’ relevance in light of balanced scorecard needs vs. district
finances.
Neither Chris Koerwitz, athletic director/assistant middle school principal, nor Mike Gum, assistant high school principal, were in attendance. Board members asked about
schedules being put on the district website; some of those are not up yet for certain sports. Supt. Mulligan said there was “really good news on AP courses” and ACT and
Prairie State scores data will be reviewed at a meeting to be scheduled.
Bill Lamkey, high school principal, stated there were 20 applicants for the health/driver’s ed position, and of those four were interviewed. He does plan on making an offer to
one of those four.
Bill Geiger, grounds and transportation director, began his report with discussion on the elementary school playground progress. It is targeted for completion before the
school year begins. Board members asked many questions regarding having enough manpower to complete it during that time frame, as well as plans for a open area to be
grass as opposed to more wood chips. Mrs. Binegar will coordinate school-reach efforts for additional volunteers, and Mrs. Moore offered a tractor with post hole diggers, since
the district doesn’t have that equipment. Mr. Geiger also welcomes additional help from students who need NHS or community hours.
Supt. Mulligan discussed with board members scheduling a meeting to review data and balanced scorecard information. July 22 was decided upon. Handicapped parking at
the high school was reviewed. An additional 3-5 spaces to be designated will be on the agenda for a vote at next month’s meeting.
“Consider Approval of Items for Silent Auction” brought forth discussion on PLTW teachers having input on materials and equipment listed. The final list will be on the agenda
at the August meeting; any items PLTW teachers want pulled will be brought back to the board. The auction is planned for October, at a date to be determined.
“Consider Approval of FY11 Board Calendar” with a location change for future meetings to the Fine Arts building at the high school, was approved 7-0. The idea is to make
meetings more accessible to the public.
“Consider Approval of Tentative Budget for FY11” allowed Supt. Mulligan to update the board on the state’s financial issues and how those will continue to impact the district. It
appears Riverton will have a $694,000 deficit budget for FY11. The Finance Committee reviewed the budget in detail, he noted. This tentative budget was approved 7-0.
At 8:18 p.m., the board voted to go into closed session to discuss negotiations, the personnel report and a potential purchase of property. They returned to open session at 9:
43 p.m.
They accepted the resignations of Nicolle Stinson, HS health/driver’s ed, and Corrine Fuqua, seventh grade language. They approved the employment of Melissa McMann, Pre-
K teacher; Andrea Trickey, Pre-K teacher; and Kathleen Fawns, Cambi Neff and Linda Stoppelwerth, all Pre-K aides. This effectively reinstates the Pre-K program. Bo Gum was
approved as HS health/driver’s education teacher. These were approved by a 7-0 vote.
The 2011-2012 school calendar will be discussed beginning in October with teachers, coming back to the board in November.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Issue Date: July 15, 2010
