The Bluford Board of Education held its regular November Board Meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6PM. The following items were discussed and action taken.
1. Approved the consent agenda, including Approval of the Minutes for the October 17, 2024 Regular Board of Education Meeting; Approval of Executive Session Minutes from October 17, 2024 to remain confidential; Approval of Bills for November 2024; Approval of Financial Reports for October 2024; Approval of Suspensions Imposed by Building Administrators for October 2024;
2. Superintendent's report included information about tax installments and this district employee of the month. Also information was shared regarding district investments. Principals and Maintenance reports were given.
3. FOIA Request - SmartProcure - Vendor/PO Information
4. Approval to sell district personal property (2010 BlueBird School Bus)
5. Approval of 2024 Tentative Tax Levy (Posted on front page of the school website).
6. Set the 2024 Tax Levy Hearing for December 19, 2024 at 5:45PM for the GS Levy, 5:50PM HS Levy, and 5:55PM for the Unit Levy in the BUSD District Office.
7. Approval of the FY2025 Property Tax Relief Grant.
8. Approval of the first reading of Board Policy Updates from November 2024 Press Issue 117, as presented.
9. Approval of an overnight trip to the Illinois FFA Build Conference at Illinois State University November 25-26, 2024.
The Board entered into Executive Session and the following items were approved following executive session:
Approval of Volunteers for PeeWee Basketball (Donna Wilkey, Cheyenne Spurlock, and Desta McCormick)
Employed the following: Steve Walkington (Full Time Bus Driver) and Matt Strain (District Athletic Director)
Posted for vacant positions