.	SHILOH COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1 BOARD OF EDUCATION
	Nov 17 , 2008 Regular Board Meeting President Means called the meeting to order. Present: Brown, Hales, Hutchinson, Kile, Means, Young Absent: Freebairn Others Present: Superintendent Lewis, Principal Hettmansberger, Gary Henry, J.W. Colvin, Jennifer Colvin, Pam Kelly, Terry Sullivan, Barb Board It was announced that candidate petitions for the Consolidated General Election to be held on April 7, 2009, are available in the Shiloh Unit Office on any school attendance day until January 26, 2009, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Three (3) seats on the board will be filled at the April 7, 2009 election. Candidates will serve four-year terms expiring in April, 2013. Terms expiring are: Kim Brown, Samantha Hutchinson, and Tony Kile. Freebairn joined the meeting at 7:04 PM. P. Kelly requested to address the Board. As winter is approaching and her son will be wearing a heavy winter coat she questioned if a larger car seat would be available for him. Superintendent Lewis said they would bring in a couple of car seats and have one fitted for him. Board approved the following Consent Agenda items: Treasurer’s Report Activity Report Employment of Heather Talkington, JH Volleyball Coach, and Amber Grenda, Jr. Beta Sponsor Action to approve Final Reading of School Board policies: 6:120 Instruction – Education of Children with Disabilities 7:230 Students – Misconduct by Students with Disabilities FY09 Library Grant application Board went into Executive Session at 7:07 PM and returned to Open Session at 7:40 Board approved: Regular Meeting minutes of October 20, 2008. Payment of bills Principal’s report: Congratulated all of the 1st quarter Honor Roll students and thanked President Means and Vice President Hutchinson for attending the breakfast. Shiloh High School hosted the LOVC Music Festival on November 13. The 240 member choir was quite impressive. This was an excellent opportunity for our students to perform with a large choir. The Christmas concert for grades 3-12 will be December 9 at 6:30 PM. Newman Grade School concert will be December 18 at 1:30 PM. Discussion of having parties and the concert for Newman Grade School on the same day. One of Mrs. Pollock’s high school art classes recently painted a mural on the side of the Brocton Store. Channel 3 News is doing a story on the students and it will air November 18 during the “Kids to Know” segment on the 5:00 news. Has been talking with teachers about modifying teaching techniques so that students learn more. It’s more important what the students are learning instead of how it’s being taught. President Means asked how the Curriculum Committee is doing. Principal Hettmansberger responded that the Committee is great because the ideas and suggestions are coming from within the staff, not just from the administration. Acknowledged the excellent work Mrs. Grenda is doing working on scheduling. Superintendent Lewis reviewed the progress being made by the Committee including scheduling, math curriculum, and extended class day/shorter week. Superintendent’s report: Discussed the current financial status of the District. Right now we are only getting General State Aid and Federal Title Program money. The states owes us $160,000 plus at this point. Regional Office of Education completed their compliance visit last week. Thanked Mary, Barb, Linda A., Linda L., Johna, and Principal Hettmansberger for their help in getting all the information together for the visit. The big issue is wiring. To keep up with the technology in our classrooms we need to look at updating our electrical system. He will contact the architect about this. Auditor has submitted the Annual Financial Report on time. The Federal Audit is also complete. Regarding softball, Chrisman is not interested in a co-op. Mr. Hageman is interested in coaching and has talked with another teacher about assisting. We have 15-16 games scheduled with 14-15 girls interested so are able to field our own team. Board approved: Executive Session minutes of October 20, 2008 2008 Tentative Tax Levy Set Working Cash Bonds Hearing date and time of December 15, 2008, at 6:30 PM Set Tax Levy Hearing date and time of December 15, 2008, at 6:45 PM Discussed the 403B Plan Proposal Superintendent Lewis read a letter from Becky Kraemer, Edgar County Clerk, thanking the district for allowing the county the use of the building as a polling place for the recent election. Discussed the IASB Convention and the Delegate Session. Discussed and decided to start the process of posting the approved bills on the web site. President Means opened discussion of a staff survey. Hutchinson has compiled some questions which she will email to the Board members for their review and input. Kile questioned Mr. Henry why the Beacon News doesn’t cover district news. Principal Hettmansberger explained that Mr. Henry had contacted him last summer about finding a student to cover events and submit them to the paper but did not find a student willing to do so. Mr. Henry further explained that the Beacon has started having and Education Page on Monday’s. He gave his email and other contact information for the staff to send him information but he is not receiving anything at this time. Coaches have always been encouraged to submit their stats after games but most don’t. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM.