Regular Meeting October 18, 2016

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District No. 21 was called to order by President Kennell at 7:00 P.M. with members White, Schumacher and Warnkes-Sipp present. Mr. Dietrich, Mr. Zulz, and Mr. Schupp were also in attendance. Quorum present.

Moved by Schumacher, second by Warnkes-Sipp to approve the following items by Consent Agenda:

Regular Meeting Minutes – September 20, 2016 Budget Hearing Minutes- September 20, 2016 Accounts Payable Financial Report

Roll call vote: four ayes, no nays. Motion carried.

Recognition of Guests: None

Correspondence: None

Board Committee Reports: None.

Administrative Reports: Mr. Schupp gave the k-6 report. All Aimsweb testing has been completed and students have been placed in their RTI groupings. First round of non- tenured teaches evaluations have been completed. The first PTO movie night is set for the 21st of October. Teachers and administrators met on the institute day to discuss the reading curriculum moving forward.

Mr. Dietrich gave the 7-12 report. First nine-week grading period ends on Wednesday, October 19. Report cards will be distributed on Wednesday, October 26. Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, November 2 and Thursday, November 3 from 3:30-7:00 PM. The Washburn American Legion Veteran’s Day program will be conducted in the High School gym in cooperation with the school. All students will attend the program. Regular Meeting October 20, 2015 Page 2

Action Items:

Moved by Warnkes-Sipp, second by White to approve the District #21 2016 audit by Ginoli and Company LTD. Roll call vote: four ayes, no nays. Motion carried.

Informational Items:

A. 2016 Levy Timeline- Mr. Dietrich reviewed with the board the process that takes place for developing and approving the 2016 levy.

B. Lowpoint-Washburn EAV History- Mr. Dietrich reviewed LW’s EAV over the past twenty-one years.

C. PARCC 2016 Assessment Results- Mr. Dietrich reviewed with the Board the results of the 2016 PARCC assessment and what strategies are being used to improve test scores in the future.

Other Business: Reminder of the Board/Faculty dinner on October 26. Discussed with the Board about approving a new two year football agreement. The Board was open to renewing the agreement if Midland and Henry were.

Moved by Schumacher, second by Kennell to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 P.M. Roll call vote: four ayes, no nays. Motion carried.

______Secretary

______President