Lynnette Forth submitted this report.
Members of the Morrison Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Monday, July 28, 2014, in the Superintendent’s office. Following approval of the Monday, June 23, board meeting and the finance committee meeting of June 23, members learned information on the ALICE training from Chief of Police Brian Melton.
Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Scott Vance reported that the unofficial PSAE results have come in, with early results showing that 68% of juniors met or exceeded in both math and reading. Vance met with Pam Pfister, Mick Welding, and Vicki Sowle from Morrison Community Hospital to discuss their possible assistance with the implementation of the requirements of Lauren’s Law. The hospital has agreed to donate equipment and instructors for this. Vance also noted that bids have come in for the High School pool roof project,. Bids were higher than expected, with additional funds being needed to complete the project. Dean Wallace has informed the district office that the roof at Northside is in need of repair, with Sterling Commercial Roofing providing an estimate of $5715, which would serve as a repair, not a replacement.
“Make A Difference Day” will be held Saturday, August 9, at 8:00 a.m., with a list of tasks and needed supplies listed on the website. August 9 is also the day for the Morrison Schools Foundation “Strides for Students” 5k race. The playground at Northside has been resealed, with work continuing through funds from the Pam Bush memorial. An emergency action drill will be conducted by the Illinois Emergency Management Association at the High School on Tuesday, August 26.
Executive Session was held for the purpose of student discipline.
Discussion Items included:
A. Financial Report as of June 30, 2014
B. Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2014
C. Financial Comparisons FY12, FY13, FY14
D. Cash Flow Projections
E. Bills as of July 28, 2014
F. School Handbooks and District Behavioral Code
G. 2014-2015 School Board Meeting Schedule
H. Addition of 4th section of Kindergarten
I. District Athletic Uniform Purchase
Consent Agenda were approved.
1. District bills as of July 28, 2014
2. Financial report as of June 30, 2014
3. Treasurer’s report as of June 30, 2014
4. Financial comparisons FY12, FY13, FY14
5. Acceptance of food bids
6. Personnel recommendations
Action Items were approved.
A. Approval of Morrison High School as an evacuation point for Windsor Manor in case of emergency.
B. Approval of early retirement option for non-certified staff. Projected savings in one year would be approximately $50,000 after the District paid an early retirement payment. There are adequate funds in the IMRF to cover any penalties the District would incur.
C. Approval to place a 1% sales tax question on the November ballot, which would raise approximately $500,000 annually. A portion of the sum could be used to abate property taxes, by paying on current bonds. The remainder of these funds would be used for facility maintenance.
D. Approval of Administrative and Confidential Salaries for 2014-2015
E. Approval of District Tech Department reorganization. With 1:1 computing in the District, there is a need to maintain three full-time personnel.
F. Approval of 2014-2015 Board of Education Committee meeting calendar
G. Approval of Health Life Safety Amendment for high school roof
H. Approval of High School roof bid: $108,380 from Sterling Commercial Roofing
I. Approval of Extra-curricular Assignments
J. Approval of Computer lease agreement: one year from American Capital at $30,962.17.
K. Approval of hiring interim Superintendent Dr. Ed Olds, at $500 plus expenses related to his position.
L. Approval of resolution for reimbursement for lease levy
M. Approval of resolution for signatories for depositories
N. Approval of side Letter of Understanding-high school Activities Director
O. Approval of hiring high school Activities Director Gregg Dolan.
P. Approval of side Letter of Understanding-high school schedule
Q. Approval of student Behavior Code and building handbooks.