Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Teutopolis Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting Monday at 6pm.
Agenda items at the meeting included:
- The Board conducted a Tax Levy Hearing.
- 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 from November 18 Regular Meeting; Approval of Second Reading of Board Policy Update 117; Acceptance of the Property Tax Relief Grant Application; and Approval of THS Overnight Field Trip to Peoria.
- The Board approved the Tax Levy as presented and authorized the Superintendent to submit the Certificate of Tax Levy to the County Clerks.
- The Board approved the Certificate of Dedication of Right of Way for Public Street and Utility Purposes for district owned property along Oak Street to the Village for anticipated work associated with the Side Walks to School Grant.
- The Board discussed facility maintenance needs and potential financing options to accommodate its growing population and need to modernize facilities. This discussion was a continuation from prior meetings and is directly related to its 2022 District Goals. Additional Drawings are expected in January, and conversations about short-term and long-term facility needs will continue in coming months and will include internal and external listening sessions as options develop.
Presentation of Reports included:
- Building Updates – Principals and Activities & Athletics Director
- Quarterly District Goals & Department Updates – Superintendent reviewed quarterly progress toward District Goals and the shared Department provided updates regarding Technology, Maintenance, Food Service and Human Resources/Finance. Tim Ordner, Transportation Director was present to present the Transportation Quarterly Report.
- Superintendent Update – An After-School Program is again being considered through a possible third party partner, and that entity continues to seek interested individuals for hire; Sportsbackers denied the Board request for financial contribution toward the THS bleacher replacement project, but also indicated that they may consider future requests.
- Vision 2030 was reviewed and a possible resolution of support in January was discussed.
- The Cardiac Response Plan was reviewed per new statute.
- The District will continue to use school closures on inclement weather days when necessary.
- The Superintendent Evaluation and Board Self-Evaluation have been scheduled for January.
- New Business for Board Discussion – None
- The Board accepted the irrevocable resignation of Camille Neihls – TGS 3 Hr Cook as of December 20th.
- 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: Shannon Koester – TGS 3 Hr Cook.
The next scheduled Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2024 at 6pm.
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