.	SHILOH COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1 BOARD OF EDUCATION
	September 19 , 2005 Regular Meeting BOARD SUMMARY OF REGULAR MEETING - 7:45 PM. President Patchett called the Budget Hearing to order at 7:45 PM. Present: Brown, Freebairn, Kile, Patchett, Young Absent: Hutchinson Means Others Present: Jim Acklin, Barb Board, Terry Sullivan, Gary Henry President Patchett welcomed everyone to the meeting. Discussion of the FY06 Budget occurred. Superintendent Acklin presented a Budget Overview. The Education Fund shows slightly less of a deficit then originally thought as we are getting a little more special education money. The Transportation Fund expenses show an increase in anticipation of the worst case scenario in fuel costs. The Budget contains an overall deficit of about $466,000. Superintendent Acklin reminded the Board that we have no control over revenue but he expects to hold expenses to the same level as last year or even somewhat less. Principal Kittell entered the meeting at this time. In talking with the assessors from both Edgar and Douglas counties, Superintendent Acklin anticipates our farmland EAV may drop another 10% in the 2005 tax year. Starting with the 2006 tax year, Bulletin 810 changes how farmland is assessed by updating the valuation based on the economic productivity of the land. Assessed value of individual tracks of land with better soil may increase: poorer soils will decline. This is viewed as a more equitable way of valuing land. 75% of the total EAV is farmland in our district. The Shiloh CUSD#1 Board of Education Budget Hearing of September 19, 2005, adjourned at 8:05 PM. President Patchett called the Regular Meeting to order at 8:05 PM. Present: Brown, Freebairn, Kile, Patchett, Young Absent: Hutchinson, Means Others Present: Jim Acklin, Barb Board, Terry Sullivan, Keith Kittell, Gary Henry President Patchett welcomed everyone to the meeting. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: Regular Meeting minutes of August 15, 2005 Executive Session minutes of August 15, 2005 Treasurer's Report Activity Report Applications for Recognition of Schools Thank you card was received from Lori Carroll thanking Sue English and Shirley Newcomer, Shiloh Bus Drivers, for their efforts in resolving a bus problem. Thank you card was received from Eileen Brown for granting enough sick days for her to retire at the end of the 2006-07 school year. There were no requests to address the Board. Brown commented that he appreciates all the kindness and consideration everyone has shown Peter Truska, the Czechoslovakian exchange student who is staying with him. Board approved the payment of bills as presented. Principal Kittell reviewed his written report adding that he is in the process of gathering and reviewing all Stanford testing results. There are six teachers involved in the Eastern Illinois University Mentoring Program. Several organizations have raised money in support of the victims of hurricane Katrina. Discussion of other safety issues occurred including the former tornado shelter - now the weight room - and the number of available fire hydrants at the Shiloh building. Homecoming went very well. Andrea Martin was elected queen and Rowdy Brown was elected king. He was very impressed to see so many community members in attendance at Homecoming. Superintendent Acklin reviewed his written report noting that as of July 1, 2006, all schools will be required to use a two percent biodiesel fuel blend. Freebairn made the statement that he will be voting no on the FY06 budget because of $2,000 spent on concrete parking dividers. Board approved the FY06 Budget as presented. Board approved final reading of the following Board Policies: 5:10 General Personnel - Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment 6:110 Instruction - Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentives Program 6:300 Graduation - Graduation Requirements 7:50 Students - School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools Board directed the Superintendent to purchase a one-year-old or two-year-old bus contingent of the Transportation Director's approval. Any questions about the purchase will be addressed with the Transportation Committee. January Board Retreat - purpose of the retreat is goal setting and strategic planning. The Board will decide at a future meeting if a retreat will be held. Child Sex Offender Law - Board discussed changes to the Child Sex Offender Law and possible modification of current Board Policy. The Shiloh CUSD#1 Board of Education Regular Meeting of September 19, 2005, adjourned at 9:21 PM.