SILVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT #34 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

CONFERENCE ROOM

NOVEMBER 19, 2008

6:00 P.M.

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.

            Members Present:        Rossmiller, Jecks, Gary Taylor, Greer

            Members Absent:        None

 

Motion by Greer, second by Jecks to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2008 meeting and committee of the whole meeting.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

 

Motion by Jecks, second by Greer to approve the November expenditures and Treasurer’s report.

            Ayes:   Rossmiller, Jecks, Gary Taylor, Greer

            Nays:   None

 

Piper entered the meeting at 6:06 p.m.

 

Stone entered the meeting at 6:08 p.m.

 

Brian Stombaugh, Transportation Coordinator, Veronica Swift, George O. Barr fourth grade teacher, Dana Lloyd, parent of a George O. Barr student, and Judy Piper were present.

 

Communication/Recognition

 

·                     All state revenues are delayed by at least 55 days.

·                     Received official word from ISBE that all of our teachers are highly qualified under NCLB.

·                     TJ Taylor attended the United Township Foundation meeting and it has been decided to hire a part-time director.

·                     Jean Houseman shared written information with the Board concerning the State Library grant

·                     American Education week accident reporting kit includes a camera and emergency numbers.  Also had drawings for gift certificates for the staff.

 

There was no public participation.

 

Motion by Greer, second by Piper to approve the Estimated Tentative tax levy for 2008 at a rate of $3.6306 and to set a Truth in Taxation hearing for Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 6:15 p.m.

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

            Nays:   None

 

Brian Stombaugh gave a presentation on the bus pricing received from three companies for leasing.

 

Motion by Piper, second by Rossmiller to approve the bus leasing agreements for one 77-passenger from Midwest Transit and one wheelchair lift bus from Central States as presented.

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

            Nays:   None

 

Motion by Jecks, second by Stone to approve the policy updates/modifications as sent by IASB Press Service and to accept the retirement of Deb McDonnell, Cafeteria Manager, with thanks for her years of service, at the conclusion of the 2008-09 school year.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.

 

Discussed the cafeteria program and future options. 

 

Motion by Piper, second by Stone to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m.

            Motion carried by voice acclamation.