.	SHILOH COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1 BOARD OF EDUCATION
	May 17, 2004 Regular Meeting BOARD SUMMARY OF REGULAR MEETING President Patchett called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM and welcomed everyone to the meeting. Friend of Education plaques were presented to Helen Wood and Samantha Hutchinson. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: Regular Meeting minutes of April 19, 2004 Treasurer’s Report Activity Report The payment of bills was approved. Cards of thanks were received from the families of Glenneth White and Ann Trimble. There were no requests to address the Board. In addition to the review of her written report, Principal Derby Distributed handouts regarding Student Council - noting the accomplishments of Alex Berry State track medal winners – participants did a very good job and represented the district well, final room assignments. Mrs. Fonner and students have collected a total of $368.50 from Box Tops for Education. Jessica Richardson had been selected as a “Kidcaster” and will be on Channel 3 between 6:15 and 7:00 AM Friday morning. Shiloh Elementary students exceeded their AR goal, so Ms. Derby will dress in an outfit selected by the students and stand on the side of US36 between 1:30 and 2:00 holding a sign that her students met their AR goal. Superintendent Acklin reviewed his written report. The school architect will present the 10 year life safety report at the June meeting. Annual inspection of buildings by the ROE showed no items of non-compliance. Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Grant will upgrade the lighting systems in our buildings and should see an immediate savings in our electric bill. Tax money extended for FY05 by Edgar County will be approximately $104,000 less than this year. A 6.6% drop. Will not have the Douglas County figures until the end of May, but expect a drop also. Meet with Representative Chapin Rose on May 7 and discussed potential drop in state funding. Representative Rose feels optimistic that districts will be held harmless due to pending legislation at the state level. Should know by the end of May. Projected Ed Fund balance of $48,000 for FY04, O & M -$24,000, Transportation -$64,000, for a projected net fund deficit of -$40,000 in all three funds. Board approved the following Resignation of Sue English as Assistance Transportation Director and Bus Driver with regrets Employment of: Jim Walker, Spanish Teacher Gwen Montgomery, Kindergarten Teacher Larry Eastin, Second Grade Teacher Final Reading of Board Policies: 2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban 2:200 Types of Board of Education Meetings 2:250 Access to District’s Public Records 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment 5:120 Ethics 5:130 Limitations on Accepting Gifts – Deleted policy FY04 End of Year Final School Calendar Revised Fee Schedule for 2004-2005 school year Driver Education Lab Proficiency Policy Applications for Extension of Time to Complete Health/Life Safety work items Ind Tech (Mark Smith) field trip to Raleigh, North Carolina, June 20-26, 2004 Dawson Scholarship recipient Adam Carrington, William Buckler Scholarship recipient Emory Luth, and Doisy Scholarship recipient Christina Patchett Outstanding Contribution recipients (announced at Staff Lunchon) First reading of the following Board Policies occurred: 4:110 Transportation 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees 4:170 Safety 5:150 Personnel Records 5:180 Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity 5:190 Teacher Qualifications 5:250 Leaves of Absence 5:280 Duties and Qualifications 5:330 Sick Days, Vacations, Holidays, and Leaves The Board entered into Executive Session at 9:34 PM. The Shiloh CUSD #1 Board of Education returned to Open Session at approximately 10:35 PM. Board directed the Superintendent to enter into a memorandum of agreement allowing for payment of $300 per year severance for Cheryl Garst. Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:38 PM.