Bloomington School District 87 Board met Oct. 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of the Bloomington Public Schools, School District 87, McLean County, Illinois, met in Regular Session.
Ms. Wilma Gleason, Board Secretary, established a quorum and the following Members were present: Ms. Brigette Beasley,
Ms. Elizabeth Fox Anvick, Mrs. Tammy Houtzel, Mr. Charles Irwin,
Mrs. Mary Yount, and Mr. Jim Almeda, Board President.
Present from the administrative staff were Dr. Barry
Reilly, Dr. Herschel Hannah, Dr. Colin Manahan, and Dr. Diane Wolf.
It was moved by Mrs. Houtzel, seconded by Ms. Beasley, that the Board approve the October 10, 2018 Regular Board Minutes. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ms. Beasley, seconded by Mr. Irwin, that the Board approve the October 10, 2018 Closed Session Board Minutes. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
The Board and Administration congratulated BHS student TJ Barger on his 1st place finish in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 2A State Golf Meet.
Bent Elementary School was highlighted. Mr. Jeff Geringer, Bent Elementary School Principal, introduced Bent’s Student Council officers and representatives who led the audience in the Bent pledge in English and Spanish.
Mr. Almeda attended the BHS orchestra concert.
Ms. Beasley attended a Beyond the Books meeting. She also attended the Illinois Association of School Board’s Corn Belt dinner meeting where Dr. Reilly and Brian Evans (Director of Safety & Security) presented on school security; NAACP Freedom Fund banquet; Illinois State Board of Education meeting held at Bloomington High School regarding school report cards; a BHS football game; and BHS girls’ volleyball game vs. Normal West.
Ms. Fox Anvick attended two “Principal Reads” at Bloomington
Public Library.
Mrs. Houtzel attended a BHS football game and the IASB Corn
Belt dinner meeting. BHS Raider Night Out is Saturday, October 27th.
Mr. Irwin attended BHS’ fall choir and orchestra concerts, the ISBE meeting at BHS, and the Irving Scholarship luncheon.
Mrs. Yount attended the IASB Corn Belt dinner meeting, BHS’ orchestra concert, and BHS State marching band competition held at ISU. The BHS Marching Raiders placed 2nd in their division, 1st in visual effects, and 9th in finals. They will compete in Bands of America in St. Louis on October 26th. She attended Senior night at a BHS football game, trunk or treat at Sheridan Elementary, she met with Dr. Reilly and Dr. Manahan to review the budget, the Irving Scholarship luncheon and, as a band parent, she helped with the Jewish Food Fair. The Promise Council recently had board training for new members.
Mr. Tim Custis, Gorenz & Associates, reported on the 2017-
18 District 87 Audit.
Dr. Manahan presented the 2018 Levy Report (see power point attachment with Minutes).
Dr. Wolf presented a District 87 curriculum update.
Dr. Reilly presented the Board Policy Manual for 2nd reading. The Board will review this at the next two Board meetings, with voting for approval at the December 13th Board meeting. Please let Dr. Reilly know if you have questions and/or recommended changes.
It was moved by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mrs. Houtzel, that the Board approve the Consent Agenda (Human Resources Report, Bills, FOIA Report, Treasurer’s Report, Financial Summary, 2019-20 Diesel Fuel Coop Purchase). Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, 10-24- 18/1)
Dr. Reilly informed the Board of the following:
He attended many of the same events as Board members.
He will be on WJBC on October 25th at 8:00 am with Scott Laughlin.
Firstquar terends October 26th. This Fall has been good, both academically and extra curriculars. Dr. Reilly encouraged Board members to attend events as your time allows.
It was moved by Mrs. Houtzel, seconded by Ms. Fox Anvick, to approve the 2018 Levy Resolution. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye.” Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, 10-24-18/2)
It was moved by Mrs. Yount, seconded by Ms. Beasley, to approve the Health/Life Safety Statements of Completion. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye.” Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, 10-24-18/3)
It was moved by Ms. Beasley, seconded by Ms. Fox Anvick, to approve the BEA Letter of Understanding – School Service Specialists. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye.” Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, 10-24-18/4)
It was moved by Ms. Beasley, seconded by Ms. Fox Anvick, to approve the Resolution Authorizing Dr. Barry Reilly to Serve as Trustee of the Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye.” Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, 10-24-18/5)
It was moved by Ms. Fox Anvick, seconded by Ms. Beasley, to adjourn this meeting of the Board of Education. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye.” Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
https://www.boarddocs.com/il/district87/Board.nsf/files/B6HL9V485BCA/$file/October%2024.pdf
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