CONFERENCE ROOM
The meeting was called to order
at
Members Present: Piper, Greer, Rossmiller, Jecks, Gary Taylor
Members Absent: TJ Taylor, Stone
Motion by Jecks, second by Piper
to approve the minutes of the
Motion carried by voice acclamation.
Motion by Jecks, second by Piper to approve the September expenditures and Treasurer’s report.
Ayes: Piper, Greer, Rossmiller, Jecks, Gary Taylor
Nays: None
Communication/Recognition
· The District will be putting in a ramp outside Mrs. Jan Anderson’s room for wheelchair accessibility which will cost approximately $450.00.
· Mrs. Anderson’s daughter, Becky, has been diagnosed with A.L.L. and is currently undergoing treatment. The family appreciates all the support they have received.
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· Mr. Bergles shared a thank you from Julie Snyder for the floral arrangement sent upon her hospitalization.
· A thank you was shared from Kristi Tittle for the Board’s support during her employment with the district and their understanding about her decision to leave for another position.
· The District will be purchasing some new switches and APC’s that must be replaced due to power outages and surges.
· Ken Versluis’ grandfather passed away and the visitation and funeral were today.
· Mrs. Tammy Smith was one of 39 teachers across the country that went to Washington, D. C. to testify to congressional committees about NCLB.
· There are four student teachers in the district this fall in Kindergarten, first, fourth, and fifth grade.
· The cafeteria received a 100% rating upon inspection by the Rock Island County Health Department.
· Due to the possibility of a Shigella outbreak, precautions are being taken within the district. The custodians are using a bleach-and-water solution to clean the bathrooms every two hours when students are present. District bus drivers are also cleaning the seats every day.
· Mr. Bergles received a letter from the governor blaming the current budget situation on House Speaker Michael Madigan.
· Information was shared concerning Board workshops.
· The tentative EAV from the county indicates an increase of a little over 3%.
· A committee is reviewing math textbooks. A recommendation will be brought to the Board later this school year.
· Mr. Bergles handed out information on several new laws affecting transportation.
· K-8 Enrollment numbers are down 27 students overall compared to this time last year.
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The Gaulley Field sign has been redone by Sheryl
Schillinger,
· UTHS graphic design classes will make a new Silvis Junior High sign to replace the one on the bus barn. The Junior High student council has volunteered to cover the cost.
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On
· The IRS is targeting schools under section 409A which concerns the way teachers are paid. The salaries will be exempt from a 20% excise tax if the teachers are given no choice about whether to be paid over 12 months or 9 months.
A public hearing was held on the district’s FY 2008 budget.
Motion by Piper, second by Greer
to approve the
Ayes: Piper, Greer, Rossmiller, Jecks, Gary Taylor
Nays: None
Several bus drivers spoke to the Board concerning the bus mechanic position.
Motion by Greer, second by Jecks to enter executive session to conduct an expulsion hearing (5 ILCS 120/2(c) (9)).
Motion carried by voice acclamation.
Executive session was called to
order at
Members Present: Piper, Greer, Rossmiller, Jecks, Gary Taylor
Members Absent: TJ Taylor, Stone
Motion by Greer, second by Piper
to exit executive session at
Motion carried by voice acclamation.
Meeting called to order at
Members Present: Piper, Greer, Rossmiller, Jecks, Gary Taylor
Members Absent: TJ Taylor, Stone
Motion by Jecks, second by Piper to expel student #200701 and, upon proof of Riverside Evaluation to the principal, the district will offer tutoring for the remainder of the school year. Tutoring will cease upon the fifth unexcused absence.
Ayes: Piper, Greer, Rossmiller, Jecks, Gary Taylor
Nays: None
The BHASED FY2008 budget was tabled because no action has yet been taken by the BHASED governing Board.
Motion by Piper, second by Jecks to employ Rachel Hughes as an ECE/SPED/Playground Aide at up to .8 FTE and Keri Griffith as a .5 FTE ECE Teacher.
Ayes: Piper, Greer, Rossmiller, Jecks, Gary Taylor
Nays: None
Motion by Jecks, second by Piper to approve the Title I Parent Involvement Policy and Parent Compact as presented and to approve the Annual Application for Recognition of Schools.
Motion carried by voice acclamation.
Motion by Piper, second by Jecks to approve the policy changes as suggested by IASB as presented.
Motion carried by voice acclamation.
Motion by Greer, second by Jecks to
approve the revised policy, option one, for tuition students as suggested by
the
Motion carried by voice acclamation.
Motion by Jecks, second by Rossmiller to enter executive session to discuss the performance of specific employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c) (1)).
Motion carried by voice acclamation.
Executive session was called to
order at
Members Present: Piper, Greer, Rossmiller, Jecks, Gary Taylor
Members Absent: TJ Taylor, Stone
Motion by Jecks, second by Rossmiller
to exit executive session at
Motion carried by voice acclamation.
Meeting called to order at
Members Present: Piper, Greer, Rossmiller, Jecks, Gary Taylor
Members Absent: TJ Taylor, Stone
Motion by Rossmiller, second by Jecks
to adjourn the meeting at
Motion carried by voice acclamation.