SILVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT #34 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

CONFERENCE ROOM

MAY 19, 2008

7:00 P.M.

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

            Members present:        Greer, Stone, Jecks, Rossmiller, Gary Taylor, TJ Taylor

            Members absent:         Piper

 

Motion by Greer, second by Stone to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2008 meeting.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

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Motion by Jecks, second by Stone to approve the Treasurer’s Report and expenditures for May.

            Ayes:   Greer, Stone, Jecks, Rossmiller, Gary Taylor, TJ Taylor

            Nays:   None

 

No public participation.

 

Communication/Recognition:

 

  • Prior to the Board meeting a special presentation was held in the cafeteria for students who participated in the Contig contest, Rivermont Academic Bowl, Bus Safety Poster Contest and classroom spelling bees.  Brian Mumma was also recognized for his years of service as Silvis Junior High basketball coach.
  • A card from Deb Arnold was shared thanking the Board for the floral arrangement upon her father’s passing.
  • Mr. Bergles shared a letter from BLDD regarding their time line.
  • The District is now using the MIG lunch program in the cafeteria.
  • A copy of the Close Out report from Tremco Roofing was shared with the Board along with additional work they would recommend.

 

Motion by Greer, second by Rossmiller to accept the resignations of Brian Mumma as 8th grade boy’s basketball coach and Joni Cross as Junior High science teacher effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year with regret and thanks for their service.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

 

Presented by:  Jecks. Motion by TJ Taylor, second by Stone to approve the resolution and intergovernmental agreement with the Rock Island County Regional Office of Education.

            Ayes:   Greer, Stone, Jecks, Rossmiller, Gary Taylor, TJ Taylor

            Nays:   None

 

A public hearing was held to receive comments on the proposal to sell $750,000 in bonds for the purpose of increasing Silvis School District #34’s working cash fund.  There was no one present to comment or provide testimony.

 

Motion by Greer, second by Rossmiller to approve the renewal of the bus garage lease as presented, to approve cafeteria rates for the 2008-09 school year:  student lunches to $1.75, student breakfast to $1.15, $1.50 for adult breakfast, $2.50 for adult lunch, and to approve the 2008-09 Student Handbook changes

            Ayes:   Greer, Stone, Jecks, Rossmiller, Gary Taylor, TJ Taylor

            Nays:   None  

 

A public hearing was held on the tentative amended budget for FY08.

 

Motion by Jecks, second by Rossmiller to approve the tentative revised budget for FY2008 and to set the hearing date for the budget for June 18, 2008 at 7:15 p.m.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

 

David Levin and Marilyn Etzel of Ruhl and Ruhl were present to discuss a potential land purchase.

 

The Board discussed the negotiation process.

 

Motion by Greer, second by Rossmiller to adjourn at 8:58 p.m.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.