Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Teutopolis Board of Education met for their regular meeting Monday.
You can see the actions taken at the meeting below.
- The Board held a Budget Hearing for the FY25 Budget which included public presentation and discussion.
- The Board approved the Treasurer’s Reports and the Payment of Bills as presented, including the final payments for summer work at the TGS Fine Arts Building and THS Tuckpointing, and a progress payment for the THS Roof project.
- The Board approved the Consent Agenda Items as follows: Approval of Minutes from August 12 Regular Meeting and the August 26 Subcommittee Meeting; Approval of Administrator and Teacher Salary Compensation Reports for publication on the district website; Approved a Proposal for Service with Glass and Shuffett for the FY25 Audit; Approval of the State Required Two-Year Bullying Policy Review; Approval of First Reading of Board Policy Update 116; and Approval of a Three-Year Agreement for Services with Bushue Human Resources.
- The Board accepted the 2023-24 Fiscal Year Audit from Glass & Shuffett, which included a perfect recognition score of 4.0.
- The Board approved the Annual Budget for fiscal year 2025. Projections show deficit spending in both the Education Fund and the Operation & Maintenance Fund, the latter of which is largely a matter of summer projects rolling across the fiscal year and the district’s continued pursuit to maintain and update facilities.
- The Board accepted the state required Ten-Year Health Life Safety Report as completed by the district architect, The Upchurch Group. In conjunction with the report, the architect also discussed facility maintenance needs and potential prioritization with a draft fifteen-year timeline and estimated costs.
- The Board adopted a Resolution for Use of Funds Generated by the Proposed County School Facility Occupation Tax. The Resolution says in part, that the Board is committed to using any funds generated as a result of successful passage of the County School Facility Occupation Tax referendum in the following manner and in the following order of priority: a. First, such funds shall be used for the annual abatement of property taxes used to pay existing debt, until such debt is paid in full; b. Second, such funds shall be used to pay for the prioritized general maintenance needs of current facilities; c. Third, such funds shall be used to pay for the prioritized future facility improvement needs of the district; and d. Fourth, such funds shall be used for the annual costs associated with the School Resource Officer program and mental health services.
- The Board reviewed Illinois 5 Essentials Survey data and discussed the potential of conducting an additional school climate and culture survey with staff members. A subcommittee was formed to further investigate the topic, including the intended purpose, desired outcome, and whether this is the most appropriate way to collect the desired information. Presentation of Reports included: Building Updates– Principals and Activities & Athletics Director Quarterly Department Reports- Maintenance & Grounds, Technology, Transportation, Food Service Superintendent Update– Update on Transportation Services, including the addition of a new bus driver and the future rollout of a parent portal for monitoring bus pickup/dropoff information; An After-School Program is again being considered and the District is pursuing the possibility of local partnership as a means to establish this program for students and families; TIF Application with the Village Update; Possible Dates for Facility Open Houses and Tours were discussed; and Board Eval Subcommittee Update
- New Business for Board Discussion- None
- The Board accepted the irrevocable resignation of Zach Wolfe- Custodian. 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: Katherine Mette and Cassie Carpenter- Co-sponsors of THS National Honor Society; Fred Stevens- Bus Driver; Molly Smith- Volunteer Jr. High Girls Basketball Coach; Manny Wei & Bob Rynke- Split Stipend Asst Golf Coaches for 2024-25 ONLY per MOU; and Sue Mills- Asst Volleyball Coach for 2024-25 ONLY per MOU.
The next scheduled Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6pm.
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