Shiloh CUSD#1
School Board Meeting Briefs
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SHILOH COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Sep 20, 2004 Budget Hearing & Regular Meeting


BOARD HEARING SUMMARY

President Patchett called the Budget Hearing to order at 7:00 PM.

Tharp was absent from the meeting.

President Patchett welcomed everyone to the hearing.

The Board discussed the FY05 Final Budget

The Budget Hearing adjourned at 8:19 PM.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

President Patchett called the Regular Meeting to order at 8:19 PM.

Tharp was absent from the meeting.

President Patchett welcomed everyone to the meeting

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

Regular Meeting minutes of August 16, 2004 as corrected

Executive Session minutes of August 16, 2004

Treasurer’s Report

Activity Report

Letter of intent to retire at the end of FY05: Dee Allen

Applications for Recognition of Schools

Kickapoo Canoe Ecology Club trip October 9-10, 2004

FFA trip to National Convention in Louisville, KY, Oct. 27-30

FY05 Budget

The bills were approved for payment.

A thank you note was received from the family of Paul Freebairn.

Principal Derby reviewed her written report with the addition that she will be receiving AED training. She will first go for CPR training and this for training at the instructor level. She will then be able to train Shiloh staff.

Superintendent Acklin reviewed his written report with discussion regarding the ROE compliance visit. Regional Superintendent John McNary is recommending full recognition of our schools. We will have his written report in October.

Means commented that he had heard several positive comments on the switch to attendance centers. He had heard no negative comments.

The Board approved:

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - May 26, 2005.

High School Graduation - May 27, 2005.

Final reading of the following Board Policies:

6:65 Instruction – Student Social and Emotional Development

7:190 Students – Student Discipline

7:250 Students – Student Support Services

7:300 Students – Extracurricular Activities

8:20 Community Relations – Community Use of School Facilities

8:25 Community Relation s- Advertising and Distributing Materials

Superintendent’s Performance Goals

Final Ten-Year Life Safety Re-Survey Report

Discussion of:

First Reading of Board Policies:

4:30 Operational Services – Revenue and Investments

5:35 General Personnel – Compliance with the Fair Labors Standards

5:280 Educational Support Personnel – Duties and Qualifications

5:310 Educational Support Personnel – Compensatory Time-Off

January 2005 Board Retreat: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 6:00 PM. Board will open the meeting then go directly to Executive Session.

Paul Freebairn commented on an article in the Champaign newspaper about the financial situation at District 4 in Champaign.

Samantha Hutchinson addressed the issue of a lack of fencing at the Newman Grade School. Superintendent Acklin noted that this issue is being addressed.

She also expressed concern that the bathrooms at Newman Grade School are not equipped for the small children. Principal Derby reported that step stools have been ordered as a temporary solution. The paper towel holders and soap dispensers can be lowered with no problem. Possibility of using Life Safety funds to lower the urinals and sinks as discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 9:43 PM.