Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Teutopolis Board of Education approved numerous action items at Monday’s meeting.
- The Board approved the Treasurer’s Reports and the Payment of Bills as presented.
- The Board approved the Consent Agenda Items as follows: Approval of Minutes fromSeptember 16 Regular Meeting and the September 30 Subcommittee Meeting; Approval ofSecond Reading of Board Policy Update 116; Authorize the District Architect to Complete Drawings for THS Cafeteria Roof, TJHS Tuckpointing, and THS/TJHS Secure Entrances; Approval of the School Maintenance Grant FY25; Authorize Renewal of Treasurer’s Bond; Approval of THS Overnight Field Trip to Capital Classic; and Approval of Early Graduation Requests.
- The Board approved the subcommittee recommendation to adopt the modified Board Self-Assessment Tool, with implementation in December/January.
- The Board approved the subcommittee recommendation to direct the superintendent to share the Board created Climate Survey with all staff, to organize responses and to create a list of possible action items for report to the Board in November.
- The Board discussed the Ten-Year Health Life Safety Report, facility maintenance needs and potential prioritization with a draft fifteen-year timeline and estimated costs. This discussion was a continuation from the September Board meeting and information shared by the District Architect, the Upchurch Group.
Presentation of Reports included:
- Building Updates – Principals and Activities & Athletics Director
- Superintendent Update – Update on Transportation Services, including the October rollout of a parent portal for monitoring bus pickup/dropoff information; An After-School Program is again being considered through a possible third party partner – more information is anticipated in the coming months as the entity is currently seeking interested individuals for hire; Community Open Houses & superintendent guided Facility Tours were held last week in conjunction with Parent-Teacher Conferences; Tentative Tax Levy information was discussed with a full presentation and tentative levy approval scheduled for November, and a Levy Hearing and final approval in December; Teutopolis Education Foundation will host its annual Spaghetti Supper on Tuesday, Nov. 5th from 4:30-7:00 at THS
New Business for Board Discussion – None
- The Board accepted the irrevocable resignation of Amy Oseland – TJHS Scholar Bowl and Brittany Meyer – TJHS Softball.
- The Board assigned/approved the hire of the following for 2024-25 contingent upon their successful completion of background investigation, employment history review and verification/completion of necessary licensure for the position: Todd Pike – TGS Custodian; Casey Deters – THS Drama(s) Volunteer
The next scheduled Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6pm.
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