.	SHILOH COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1 BOARD OF EDUCATION
	Oct 17, 2005 Regular Meeting BOARD SUMMARY OF REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM. President Patchett called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM. Present: Brown, Freebairn, Hutchinson, Kile, Patchett, Young Absent: Means Others Present: Jim Acklin, Gary Henry, Terry Sullivan, Keith Kittell, Barb Board President Patchett welcomed everyone to the meeting. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: _ Treasurer's Report _ Activity Report _ Fall 2005 Friend of Education Nominee _ School Bus Safety Week Proclamation - October 16-22, 2005 _ American Education Week Proclamation - November 13-19, 2005 _ Employment of JH Boys Assistant Basketball Coach - Jim Dodge _ Employment of JH Assistant Volleyball Coach - Lyndsey Wilson Board approved: Budget Hearing minutes and Regular Meeting minutes of September 19, 2005. Payment of bills Correspondence: Email message from Dee Brown thanking everyone for his recent visit to the district. Thank you from Sheryl Lawless for granting her additional sick leave days. Thank you from Carole Coartney for the donation in lieu of flowers to her mother's memorial fund. There were no requests to address the Board. Principal Kittell reviewed his written report adding that we currently have 8-10 practicum students working with some of our teachers. Noted that during Dee Brown's visit he was impressed with how well our students behaved. Mr. Brown was also impressed at how polite all of the students were. Distributed a copy of an article in which Dee Brown mentioned his visit to the Shiloh District during an interview. Julie Findley did a very nice presentation at the teacher institute. Mr. Kittell thanked Terry Sullivan for his help with that presentation. In cooperation with First Neighbor Banc Shares of Newman, a new program has been added which includes selection by teachers of Senior of the Month, Freshman of the Month, and Most Improved Student. The First Neighbor Banc Shares will present a savings bond to each Senior of the Month. Current selections are: Senior of the Month - Rowdy Brown, Freshman of the Month - Colin Haga, and Most Improved Student - Robert Murphy. Superintendent Acklin reviewed his written report. There was considerable discussion of the need to make the public aware of the financial situation the district is facing in the next 3-6 years. Hutchinson feels the board needs to continue talking about this issue and keep the public informed so they are not surprised in a few years when often unpopular budget decisions must be made. Brown stressed the need to keep our options open to consolidation. Mr. Motley entered the meeting at 8:45 It was decided to table the remaining agenda items and allow Mr. Motley to present his Audit Report. He reviewed the Annual Financial Report, noting that the District is in solid financial condition at the end of FY05. He assured the board that the accounting records and treasurer records are all in good shape. Board approved the District Insurance Policy bid of $63,095 as presented. School Board Policy Updates - First Reading occurred: 4:170 Operational Services - Safety 5:30 General Personnel - Hiring Process and Criteria 6:60 Instruction Curriculum Content 6:140 Instruction - Education of Homeless Children 6:170 Instruction - Title I Programs 6:300 Instruction - Graduation Requirements 7:60 Students - Residence 8:20 Community Relations - Use of School Facilities 8:30 Community Relations - Visitors to and Conduct on School Property Superintendent noted changes in the School Board Convention Conference Expense Voucher. Patchett asked if there was any board member available to attend the EIASE meeting Tuesday evening. No one was available. Hutchinson reported on her recent meeting with Scot Gregory of Aramark. She has many concerns about the lunch program and feels this item should be included as discussion on the next agenda. Board entered into Executive Session at 9:48 PM. Board returned to Open Session at 10:30 PM. The Shiloh CUSD#1 Board of Education Regular Meeting of October 17, 2005, adjourned at 10:30 PM.