Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 Board of Education Finance Committee met Nov. 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Finance Committee Meeting was called to order at 5:07 p.m. by Committee Chair Wynn.
PRESENT: Jackson, Shelton, Wynn
ABSENT: None
Also Present: Board Member Stringfellow; Board Member D. Duncan; Board Member R. Duncan; Arnett Harvey, Superintendent; Tanya Mitchell, Deputy Superintendent; Ciara Corley, Director of Finance; Stephanie Scurlark-Belt, Director of Non-Certified Personnel; Tiffany Pearce, Director of Recruitment & Retention; Cheri Pombert, Asst. to the CFO; Michael Wagner w/ Clayborne, Sabo & Wagner; Thomas R. Ysursa, Legal Counsel
REVIEWIAPPROVE MINUTES
Motion made by JACKSON, seconded by SHELTON, to approve the minutes from the committee meeting held on October 7, 2019. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Jackson, Shelton, Wynn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MONTHLY BILLS
There were no questions pertaining to the monthly bills.
TUITION INCREASE FOR RUNNING START PROGRAM
Mr. Harvey informed the committee that Southwestern Illinois College has increased the cost of the Running Start Program. The increase will be approximately $100 per student. We currently have 16 students enrolled in the program.
TAX LEVY DISCUSSION
Ms. Corley reported a current EAV of $73,414,009. She held a public hearing on the tax levy tonight at 4:45 p.m. for purposes of transparency, but it was not required due to an increase. The rate can be adjusted in March/April if necessary, but she anticipates the levy will stay flat.
MISCELLANEOUS
High School Sound System. Mr. Harvey discussed the research done with several companies to supply a new sound system for the football field at the high school. Mr. Harvey and Alan Holtgrewe recommended Output Unlimited as the preferred provider with a cost of approximately $40,000. Legal counsel will review contract, and informed the committee bidding requirements are not necessary. Wirth Middle School Roof Project. Ms. Corley mentioned that her department received a request from Shay Roofing for their first payment and Hurst Rosche has signed off with approval.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by WYNN, seconded by SHELTON, to adjourn the meeting at 5:17 p.m. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Jackson, Shelton, Wynn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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