Macon Reporter

Meridian Community Unit School District 15 Board met June 17.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. Call to Order - Roll Call

2. Correspondence and Comments from Visitors

3. Presentations and Special Recognitions

A. Meridian High School – Board Scholars

4. Administrative Reports

Elementary School Principal: Mrs. Guebert

Middle School Principal: Mr. Pygott

High School Principal: Mr. Hurelbrink

District Athletic Director: Mr. Bender

Superintendent: Mr. Brue

Follow-up Items

Other District issues

5. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) – Regular Meeting of May 20, 2018.

B. Financial and Treasurer Reports: May 2019 and Disbursements: June 2019

C. Resignations

6. Discussion Items

A. Review of Mission, Vision Statement, and Board Goals

B. Begin Review of Superintendent Evaluation Rubric for any potential revisions

C. Update on Summer Maintenance Activities

D. Update on Middle School Summer School Program

E. Evaluate Board Sub-Committees and make any adjustments

F. Discussion regarding student handbook revisions for the 2019-2020 school year.

Note: Any given revision can either be motioned for approval in the June meeting, or deferred for further consideration until the July meeting.

G. Update on any State or Federal Legislation that could/will impact the District

1. Tax Related

SB 690 raises revenues for capital projects for building construction ("vertical construction"). It raises taxes on cigarettes, alcohol, real estate transfers, out-of-state retailers, streaming services, and it ends some tax exemptions.

SB 1939 contains revenue sources for construction of roads and bridges ("horizontal construction"). It will increase the state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel, as well as increase the registration and title fees for cars, motorcycles, electric vehicles, and all weights and classes of trucks and heavy equipment.

SB 687 contains the new income tax rates that will be imposed if the Constitutional Amendment (SJRCA 1) to provide for graduated rates is approved by voters.

All bills were approved in both chambers and will be sent to the Governor.

2. HB 62 contains bonding and appropriation provisions to generate revenue for spending on construction projects for roads, bridges, schools, and broadband. The plan makes available $1.5 billion to school districts (with a school district match) for construction, $200 million for maintenance grants, and $100 million for early childhood education institutions. The bill was approved in both chambers and will be sent to the Governor.

3. SB 262 appropriates nearly $40 billion in General Revenue Funds for State spending. This includes an increase of $375 million for the evidence-based funding formula to fund K-12 schools. There is also an increase of $47.3 million for mandated categorical grants – including a $26.3 million increase for transportation reimbursements. Early childhood grants see a boost of $50 million.

4. HB 1438 legalizes the adult use of recreational marijuana. It is planned to have the program ready by January 1, 2020. However, a motion to reconsider the vote was filed on HB 1438 which means it cannot be sent to the Governor until the motion is withdrawn.

5. SB 1814, contains a pension provision to raise the current 3% end-of-career salary increase limit to 6%. The bill was approved by both chambers and will be sent to the Governor.

7. New Business

A. Financial

1. Consideration and action on transferring funds from Hi-Tech Trust Fund to the Education Fund. (Motion)

2. High Level Preview & Discussion of the New Fiscal Year Budget

a. Discuss any new (or potentially new) capital projects and/or large maintenance expenditures over the next 12 months

3. Review Substitute Teacher Pay Rate for upcoming school year

B. Buildings and Transportation

1. Transportation Report: Paula Ray

2. Buildings Report: Keith Clark

3. Update on Meridian Elementary School Bathroom Project

C. Activities

D. Curriculum

E. Other Approvals and Authorizations-Motions

1. Consideration and action on school fees for the 2019-2020 school year. (Motion)

2. Consideration and action on contractual agreements with ROE #30 to provide Regional Safe School Services and other alternative school settings. (Motion)

A motion will be requested for an executive session for the purpose of discussing matters pertaining to the employment, appointment, evaluation or dismissal of specific employees or officers, purchase or sale of property, pending legal matters, student discipline, and negotiations. (per 5 ILCS120/2(c)(1)) - (Motion)

8. Return to open session.

A. Personnel

1. Approval of coaching evaluations and action to rehire. (Motion)

2. Periodic review of executive session minutes. (Motion)

3. Consideration and action on the employment of a middle school basketball coach for the 2019-2020 school year. (Motion)

4. Discussion and action on the employment of Spring Coaches for the 2019-2020 school year. (Motion)

B. Other

1. Periodic Review of Executive Session Minutes. (Motion)

2. Other action coming from executive session.(Motion)

9. Adjournment

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/375527/Revised_Agenda_6-17-2019.pdf