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The West Central board approved the "cut/no cut" statement for district athletic teams in their regular meeting on August 17th.
Essentially this statement indicates that while in essence there will be a no cut policy for the district's athletic teams, coaches are under no obligation to ensure playing time for any student who wishes to participate.
It also states coaches are under no obligation to ensure that each participate will be given a uniform, especially during the state tournament series.
There have been tryouts for cheerleading and pom pons and because there is a limit on the number of students who may participate the tryouts will continue for these activities.
With all members present, President Brent opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Good news items included:
A tentative FY06 budget was presented and a brief explanation about the budgeting process was given. The projected revenue for FY06 is $9,135,271 and the projected expenditures is $9,022,500. A final budget will be presented at the September board meeting. A public hearing on the budget will be held prior to the regularly scheduled September meeting.
The board approved the following admission fees, season pass fees and official fees:
In addition, the board approved providing any District #235 resident who is 65 years or older with a senior citizen pass at no cost.
The daily pay for substitute teachers was set at $80 per day.
A contract with the Henderson County Health Department for a part time health aide was approved. This person will work one day per week on the south campus.
The board approved the internet use agreements for students and staff as presented.
A report from the Curriculum Director revealed there are 998 students registered, with an additional 62 students who is believed should be registering but have not done so yet.
Superintendent Grimm reported the remodeling project should be completed in two to three weeks.
The superintendent proposed a board recognition of student scholars program.
Essentially, the proposal calls for the board to invite to a future board meeting those students from either high school who had received a 4.0 grade point average the previous year to be recognized publicly for their academic excellence.
They will also receive a plaque. The superintendent will put this program in place for the September board meeting.
A discussion was held on a report presented by Larry Lawson on the sewage treatment facility at the north campus.
The board directed the superintendent to move forward with plans to make some improvements in that facility that will hopefully eliminate or drastically reduce the odor that from time to time emits from that facility.
The board also heard the need to begin considering a long term plan to replace the treatment facility at the north campus.
The FCC television license that the former District #115 held was discussed.
The paperwork to transfer the ownership of that license to District 235 with the FCC is underway. There are several companies that would like to lease this license from the district.
The superintendent is working with two different law firms to determine a value of this license and what it might bring in a lease situation.
The board entered closed session at 8:01 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to personnel and collective bargaining.
Following closed session the board:
The board adjourned at 10:04 p.m.. The next meeting is Wednesday, September 21 at approximately 5:45 p.m. following the public meeting.