.	SHILOH COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1 BOARD OF EDUCATION
	Mar 19, 2007 Regular Meeting The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM by President Patchett. Board members present: Brown, Freebairn, Hutchinson, Means, Patchett, Young. Others Present: Jim Acklin, Mark Hettmansberger, Terry Sullivan, Doug Evans, Dana Hales, Amy Kincaid, Lesliea Palmer, Sandy Minott, Debbie Akers, Ginger Velazquez, Taylor Horn, Mark Smith, Barb Board Board approved the following Consent Agenda items: Treasurer’s Report Activity Report Employment of personnel: Larry Eastin, Bus Driver Approve NCLB LEA Plan Approve FY08 Head Teacher for NGS: Beth Harbaugh Approve FY08 Fee Schedule Approve AYP Senior Class Trip to Six Flags, St. Louis, MO, on May 19, 2007 Approve Senior Class Trip to Nashville, IN, April 18-21, 2007 Approve IL Farm Bureau Youth Conference trip to April 2-3, 2007 (2 Students) Approve AWFS Trip to Las Vegas, NV, July 17-21, 2007 (8-10 students) Final Reading of School Board Policies: 3:40 General School Administration – Superintendent 4:170 Operational Services – Safety 6:250 Instruction – Community Resource Persons and Volunteers 6:340 Instruction – Student Testing and Assessment Program 8:30 Community Relations – Visitors To and Conduct On School Property 8:60 Community Relations – Exclusive Bargaining Representative Agent Board approved the payment of bills as presented. Board approved the minutes of the February 19, 2007 regular meeting. Kile entered the meeting at 7:10 P.M. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Mark Smith, Industrial Arts Teacher: the AWFS trip is getting bigger with more students interested in going. As a result he has come up with a point system for students to be considered. All of the IA trips have been supported through funds raised by the program and donations. They are $1000.00 short for this year’s trip and requested that the board consider covering the shortfall. The money isn’t needed until July and they anticipate some additional donations coming in so, ultimately, help from the district might not be needed. They meet new industry supporters at the shows and that generates donated equipment and supplies for the program. Over the past 6-7 years they have received over $200,000 in donations, equipment, and supplies. Brown suggested that Mr. Smith also contact the Shiloh Education Foundation. Superintendent Acklin will give him the contact name tomorrow. By opening up the Industrial Technology program to industry, they are having quite an impact on the local economy. They have one adult student in house and have also had people from four companies come in for a day refresher course on equipment. Two former students have used their IT training to start businesses. E2T2 Presentation – Mrs. Palmer, Ms. Minott, Ms. Kincaid. The Board left the board room to visit the E2T2 classrooms where Mrs. Palmer demonstrated UnitedStreaming, a multi-media program, and how they use it in the classroom on a daily basis. Ms. Minott demonstrated what the smart board is and how she uses it in her classroom. Anything that is interactive on the computer is also interactive on the smartboard. Ms. Kincaid explained and demonstrated some of the software used in conjunction with the smartboard. The Board returned to the board room after the demonstrations. Mrs. Debbie Akers requested to address the Board regarding the question of what technological challenges students will have when they enter Jr. High. She explained some of the ways she has incorporated technology into her classroom. Mrs. Akers also addressed the issue of the drug policy. Her feeling being that it would be okay to change the policy if the board feels that it honestly needs to be changed or if they feel the standards don’t need to be that high, not because a few students are complaining. The Board has the right to set the standards higher for extra-curricular participation. Presentation of IASB Certificate of Recognition: President Patchett presented an IASB Certificate of Recognition to Samantha Hutchinson for serving as the school districts delegate at the School Board Convention. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS – There were no requests to address the Board Aministrative Reports Principal Hettmansberger Congratulations Students of the Month: Grade 3 - Taylor Balogh, Karla Madden, Grade 4 - Stephanie Deem, Eli Furgeson, Kaylee Campbell, Grade 5 Steven Dye, Kyle Dye, Grade 6 Dalton Tweedy, Kylie Harris Congratulations to Kayla Snyder –January Senior of the Month ISAT Assembly- March 9 Thanks to all Elementary Teachers especially Amy Kincaid. The teachers put together a success cheer for the students to get them pumped up to take ISAT tests. Students were given incentives of pencils, Smartees, and Stars. Senior Trip- April 18-21- to Nashville, Tennessee. Christina Beatty- Institute for Chemistry and Computational Science Grant. Mrs. Beatty will do training over the summer. This is a two year commitment and will help get secondary classes in line with technology. K-12 Teachers have been working on Curriculum Mapping: What is being taught, when it is being taught, and how it is being taught. Applying for grant from U.S. Department of Education through CAMA Teens which will provide funding for programs to reduce alcohol abuse which is the major problem in our area. Student Council sponsored a successful blood drive. Principal Hettmansberger thanked Ms. Boland and the Student Council for their hard work. Jennifer Ketchmark, WCIA News, recently visited Mr. Eastin’s 2nd grade classroom and presented a program on meteorology. Superintendent Acklin Evaluations of Dick Wagoner and Terry Sullivan: Both are doing great things for our school district and do a lot of work behind the scenes to keep our district running smoothly. Superintendent’s Performance Goals: Reviewed brief report on the status of his performance goals. The five goals are on-going. Title I Poverty Count: Information provided by Mr. Chuck White. The poverty count is based on a rolling five year average and will go up for FY08, which means that we should receive a slight increase in Title I funds next year – good news. School District Financial Profile: For the fourth year in a row, our district has achieved the highest rating from the ISBE, Financial Recognition, even though revenues have decreased each year. Governor’s Proposed Public Education Budget: It will be interesting to see how much of his plan becomes reality. Budget: In looking at the budget, our transportation fund is projected to be in the black at the end of FY07. We should be in a position to purchase two buses coming off lease at the beginning of FY08 rather than just one and not cut into our surplus. The building and education funds will probably be in the red at the end of the fiscal year. Illinois FFA Alumni: Remodel Your Agriculture Department Matching Grant Contractual Agreement check in the amount of $470.00 was received from the Alumni. The money will be used to have Mr. Smith will build storage cabinets. BUSINESS Approved the resignations, with regret, of Amy McClain and Debbie Akers as Scholastic Bowl Coaches. Approved a Jr. High student’s participation in a Virtual High School class for high school credit. Approved the FY08 School Calendar as amended: School Improvement Day of February 15, 2008, will be moved to September 14, 2007. Approved sharing of Driver Education with Chrisman CUSD #6. Approved Principal’s two year extension of contract. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS First Reading of School Board Policy: 7:240 Students – Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities First Reading of Extracurricular Handbook change. Discussion of rescheduling the May board meeting or having an extra meeting for the purpose of canvassing election results, seating new board members, and organizing the board. The Shiloh CUSD #1 Board of Education meeting of March 19, 2007 adjourned at 9:30 PM.