The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
Union Board met at 7 p.m. on May 15th, in the library, Biggsville.
Members present were Allaman, Bigger, Parsons, Reaves, Sams and Weber. Miller was absent.
Melinda Whiteman gave a Music Booster report. Officers were elected for the 2002/2003 school year. The Music Department would like to take a trip to Disney World in the spring. This trip would include the band and chorus students. A proposal presented to the board was unanimously approved. Further moved, that the music department will be required to raise 100% of the funds.
Melissa Wallace representing the PTC reported that the PTC was willing to purchase rubber mulch for the playground, if the district would authorize an expenditure of $1000 toward this project. After further discussion and questions, it was approved and the district will allocate $1000 toward the project.
Melissa Wallace reported on the last Advisory Council meeting.
Elementary Principal, Fred Nestler, report included: upcoming events, that training/assemblies under this year's portion of the violence prevention grant ended with the presentation, "The Yellow Dress". Training will continue next year; the internal review process has been completed; summer school program and two students participated in the IESA State Track meet.
Patricia Collins, High School Principal, reported: ISAT testing has been completed; 51 units of blood were collected at the last blood drive; the band and choral concerts went well; and the necessary number of fire and tornado drills have been completed for the year.
Congratulations were given as follows:
Thank you notes were received from Southern School District for the greenhouse equipment and from Bob and Joyce Gibb, recently honored as the Home Town Heroes.
Staff presentations were made concerning: volleyball, cheerleading and Poms; UHS Health and UHS Student Council and Prom and musical/talent show/band and music events
The board approved the minutes of the April 17, 2002 meeting; the revised board calendar; financial reports; reappointment of Barb Lathrop as District Treasurer for 2002/03 and approved the treasurers bond for 2002/03.
A policy was received from the school attorney regarding a bus accident policy and procedures. Since a few adjustments need to be made to some of the language it will be presented at a future meeting.
Loretta Anders and Donna Mudd presented the new lunch program they researched. The board approved purchasing the lunch program from Word Ware, Inc. at a price of $7,555. Anders and Mudd also proposed a $1.50 charge for lunch for all students Pre-K through 12; proposed raising the price of extra milk from 15¢ to 25¢ and eliminating the two part time dish washers. The board approved the raise in prices.
Internal review reports and school improvement plans were presented by staff members of elementary and high school and they were approved by the board.
The board approved Joyce Luetger, Michelle Pullen, Candance Kage and Kevin Byers as possible members of the Advisory Council.
Administration was directed to enforce the following recommendation: the district will pay for the membership fees for each student athlete that participates and competes for the golf team. If the student athlete does not practice regularly or does not complete the regular season, that student athlete will be responsible for the remaining fee.
Parsons left at 9:50 p.m.
One additional Special Education teacher for the elementary for the 2002-03 school year was approved.
Alternatives are being looked at since the district can no longer lease a driver's education car.
The proposed preliminary budget amendment was approved with a hearing and final budget amendment action scheduled for June 19, 2002.
Approved the board to set a hearing to apply for a waiver of the Illinois School Code and permit the use of holidays as days of pupil attendance beginning with the 2002-2003 school term. The hearing will be held on June 19, 2002.
The superintendent reported on: ROE compliance visit, grants for the 2002/03 school year have been approved and preliminary work on enrollment information for school consolidation has been compiled.
A list of projected costs and recommendations for summer projects were presented.
A bid from MSI for $9,125 for sewer repair was accepted with all votes ayes and Reaves abstained.
Board approved expenditures under the maintenance grant as presented, excluding new carpet for the band room and directed the administration to monitor the expenses closely.
Bills and payroll approved included:
Education $340,659.91
Operation & Maintenance $24,035.45
Transportation $23,191.45
IMRF $11,597.06
Total $399,483.87
The board entered into closed session at 11:20 p.m. and returned to open session at 12:15 a.m. after which the following the action was taken:
The board adjourned at 12:17 a.m. until June 19, 2002 at 7 p.m.