.	SHILOH COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1 BOARD OF EDUCATION
	Dec 18, 2006 Public Hearing, Budget Hearing & Regular Meeting PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing was called to order at 6:45 PM by President Patchett. Board members present: Brown, Hutchinson, Kile, Means, Patchett, Young. Others present: Superintendent Acklin, Principal Hettmansberger, Gary Henry, Terry Sullivan, Barb Board President Patchett welcomed everyone to the hearing. Superintendent Acklin reviewed the waiver request: Waiver or Modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code Mandates – Birthdays of Martin Luther King, Jr., President Abraham Lincoln, and Casmir Pulaski There were no public comments regarding waiver or modification of state board rules and/or school code mandates. The Public Hearing adjourned at 6:50 PM. TAX LEVY HEARING Tax Levy Hearing was called to order at 6:50 PM by President Patchett. Board members present: Brown, Hutchinson, Kile, Means, Patchett, Young. Others present: Superintendent Acklin, Principal Hettmansberger, Gary Henry, Terry Sullivan, Barb Board President Patchett welcomed everyone to the hearing. Superintendent Acklin reviewed the FY06 Tax Levy. There were no public comments regarding the FY06 Tax Levy: The Tax Levy Hearing adjourned at 7:09 PM. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order at 7:09 PM by President Patchett. Board members present: Brown, Hutchinson, Kile, Means, Patchett, Young. Others present: Superintendent Acklin, Principal Hettmansberger, Gary Henry, Terry Sullivan, Barb Board President Patchett welcomed everyone to the hearing. Board approved the following Consent Agenda items: o Regular Meeting minutes of November 20, 2006 o Executive Session minutes of November 20, 2006 o Treasurer’s Report o Activity Report o Resignations of Ryan Miller, Head Football Coach o Resolution in Support of Title II-D Grant o Spring Canoe Trip, April 5-6, 2007 o Application for Waiver or Modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code Mandates – Birthdays of Martin Luther King, Jr., President Abraham Lincoln, and Casmir Pulaski Board approved the payment of bills as presented. Correspondence o Board requested that a thank you letter be sent to Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center for their generosity to our students. SBLHC adopted our school this year, giving over 600 gifts to students. Santa and Mrs. Claus delivered the gifts along with a check for $1000.00. There were no requests to address the Board Administrative Reports Principal’s Report – Mr. Hettmansberger Illinois State Scholars: Nolan Brooks, Ben Carroll, Rebecca Joines, Brianna Mattingly-Kincaid Congratulated the Jr. High Girls Basketball teams and Coach Tingley. 7th Grade advanced to the State Tournament while the 8th grade made it to the Sectional. Project TEAMS: Mrs. Akers and Mrs. Carroll took a group of 8th grade students and Algebra I students to EIU as part of Project TEAMS. The 8th grade students presented a forensics study and the Algebra I students presented a study of why some Shiloh elementary rooms are hotter then others. The Christmas Concert was a huge success and was very well attended. Mrs. Riddell and Mrs. Niemerg did a very good job. Rebecca Joines was selected as the November Student of the Month. WINN Training: Thanked Terry Sullivan for facilitating staff training to better prepare students for PSAE testing. Four teachers participated – Nancy Reed, Dorene Boland, Debbie Akers, and Kendra Carroll. RTI Update: Administration continues to study special education procedures to provide early intervention, giving students more support before they are identified as special ed. Often students need extra help but not necessarily special education classes. Some students who are receiving services but shouldn’t are taking services away from those students who do need them. Technology Grant Training and Update: Terry Sullivan, Les Palmer, Amy Kincaid and Principal Hettmansberger attended recent training for the Tech Grant. There is a tremendous amount of work involved in meeting the requirements of the grant. Senior Information Night: Ms. Coartney, Mrs. Carroll, and Mrs. Pollock were in charge of this program, giving students financial aid and scholarship information. New Lunchroom Procedure: All JH/HS students go to the lunch room, sit down, and are sent thru the serving line randomly by classes. Newman Grade School and Shiloh Elementary have exceeded the AYP State standards. Reviewed a library report from Mr. Roskovensky. Mr. Roskovensky is doing a phenomenal job in the library. Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Acklin: Reviewed the Title I Annual Report submitted by Mr. Chuck White. Board approved the following: o FY06 Tax Levy o Employment reduction from full-time to part-time (Amy McGinness) o IT Industry AutoCAD class participant o Two year softball co-op with Chrisman for 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 o Two year football and baseball co-op with Heritage for 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 o Final reading of School Board Policies: 6:230 Instruction – Library Media Center 6:280 Instruction – Grading and Promotion 6:290 Instruction – Homework 6:330 Instruction – Achievement and Awards 7:80 Students – Release Time For Religious Instruction/Observance 7:90 Students – Release During School Hours 7:220 Students – Bus Conduct 7:310 Students – Publications 7:340 Students – Student Records 8:40 Community Relations – Spectator Conduct and Sportsmanship for Athletic and Extracurricular at School Events Announcements and Discussion First reading of the following school board policies occurred: 2:20 School Board - Powers and Duties of the School Board 2:50 School Board - Board Member Term of Office 2:80 School Board - Board Member Oath and Conduct 2:210 School Board - Organizational School Board Meeting 3:60 General School Administration - Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal 4:10 Operational Services - Fiscal and Business Management 4:40 Operational Services - Incurring Debt 5:30 General Personnel - Hiring Process and Criteria 5:90 General Personnel - Abused and Neglected Child Reporting 6:60 Instruction - Curriculum Content 7:270 Students - Administering Medicines to Students Christmas Concert: Principal Hettmansberger noted concerns of the elementary teachers about the concert. Felt the program was too long; Rudeness of those who left during the program instead of waiting for intermission. They recommended a daytime program for all grades. Sharing of Driver Education with Chrisman: Chrisman has a part time ag/driver ed person who is willing to look at working with us next year. This would save expenses as the cost of the car and insurance could be split. Superintendent Acklin will pursue this with Chrisman. Co-op High School: All superintendents, Dr. Copes, and the Regional Superintendent have signed the paperwork. It is now in the hands of the ISBE. Collective Bargaining Update: Current SEA/NEA contract runs out at the end of the school year. Superintendent Acklin has met with the SEA President, Les Palmer. Both sides prefer a three year contract. Tentatively will be late March before they begin negotiations. Most comparable schools have given 3-4% increases. Will have a better idea in January of our revenue stream. Changes in TRS rules will change the contract language. Other: Corn Burning Furnace: Freebairn had talked to engineer Terry Sims about coming to the school. He will be here January 6, 2007 to check out the facility. Board meeting adjourned at approximately 9:03 PM.