The Bluford Board of Education held Truth-in-Taxation Hearings for each of the taxing bodies prior to the regular December Meeting (GS Levy - 5:45pm, HS Levy - 5:50pm, Unit Levy - 5:55pm).
The Bluford Board of Education held its regular November Board Meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2024 at 6PM. The following items were discussed and action taken.
1. Approved the consent agenda, including Approval of the Minutes for the November 18, 2024 Regular Board of Education Meeting; Approval of Executive Session Minutes from November 18, 2024 to remain confidential; Approval of Bills for December 2024; Approval of Financial Reports for November 2024; Approval of Suspensions Imposed by Building Administrators for November 2024;
2. Superintendent's report included information about the annual audit process. Principals and Maintenance reports were given regarding recent activities, Christmas activities, and upcoming events.
3. FOIA Request - None
4. Approval of the 2024 Tax Levy for Bluford Unit School District 318 - Grade School, High School, and Unit Levies. (They are posted on the school website).
5. Approval of the final reading of Board Policy Updates from October 2024 Press Issue 117, as presented.
6. Approval of the Dual Sport Participation Policy, as presented.
7. Approval of the Resolution in Support of Illinois Vision 2030, as presented. (Vision 2030 is available on the school website).
8. Approval to Opt-Out of the College and Career Pathway Endorsement program, as presented
The Board entered into Executive Session and the following items were approved following executive session:
Approval
of
Volunteers for Amy Shreves as Volunteer Bowling Coach for JH and HS
Employed Savanna Petersen as JH Asst. Volleyball Coach
Posted for vacant positions (see attached)