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West Central Board Approves FY 17 Budget

At the regular school board meeting on Sepetember 21, the board reviewed information pertaining to the District FY17 budget. The board was informed that the budget is a deficit budget. Following a brief discussion the board approved the district budget for FY17. Estimated revenue for FY17 excluding Life/Safety funds is $8,765,555. Estimated expenditures excluding Life/Safety funds are $9,572,377. The estimated total district fund balances on June 30, 2016 excluding Life/Safety funds is estimated to be approximately $6,466,104.

Before the regular meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, a Public Hearing for the FY17 District Budget and Regular Board meeting of the West Central C.U.S.D. #235 Board of Education, the following items took place:

The Public Hearing for the FY17 District Budget was called to order at 5:35 p.m. in the WCES cafeteria by Board President Lonnie Brent. All board members except Mr. Lenahan, Mr. Anderson, and Mrs. White were present at roll call.

The board conducted a Public Hearing on the FY17 District budget. There were no comments offered by any member of the public on the FY17 District budget.

The board adjourned the Public Hearing at 5:36 p.m.

The regular meeting was called to order at 5:37 p.m. in the WCES cafeteria by Board President Lonnie Brent. All board members except Mr. Lenahan, Mr. Anderson, and Mrs. White were present at roll call. Mrs. White entered at 5:45 p.m., and Mr. Anderson entered at 7:20 p.m.

President Brent led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Under Good News Items the following items were highlighted:

• The board awarded the WC #235 Board of Education Academic Excellence Award to the following students: Class of 2017  Madison Benge, Kamryn Endress, Ashley Gyovai; Class of 2018 Kenna Armstrong, Shepherd Coventon, Emilee Landers, Grace Meyer, Victoria Olson, Gabrielle Tharp; Class of 2019  Bradon Annegers, Kaari Durr, Jacob Keever, Molly Parsons, Jenna Robertson, Aryanna Westfall, and Harrison Fisher.
• The board recognized the West Central Heat Football Team for being awarded the FM95 Hometown Heroes of the Week.
• Hot 97.3 will broadcast live from the West Central High School Homecoming football game on Friday, September 23, 2016. They will also be handing out prizes and collecting nonperishable food items.
• The board approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• The board approved the Consent Agenda. Items approved under the Consent Agenda included the following:
• The minutes of the August 11, 2016, Special Meeting and Closed Session,
• The minutes of the August 17, 2016, Regular Meeting,
• The August 2016 bills, the August 2016 building Activity Account Reports, the August 2016 Treasurer s Report, and review of the District Financial Report,
• Approval of the 2016-2017 Application for Recognition of Schools,
• Approval to continue the elementary After School Assistance Program,
• Approval to pay stipends for SIP team members,
• Approval to pay stipends for RtI team members, and
• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Delebar CTE System.( The board approved the following Proposed Board Policy Revisions on Second Reading:
• Policy 2:200: Types of School Board Meetings
• Policy 2:220-E2: Motion to Adjourn to Closed Meeting,
• Policy 4:170:  Safety,
• Policy 5:90: Abused and Neglected Child Reporting,
• Policy 5:100: Staff Development Program,
• Policy 6:15: School Accountability,
• Policy 6:50: School Wellness,
• Policy 6:60: Curriculum Content,
• Policy 6:160: English Learners; Renamed,
• Policy 6:320: High School Credit for Proficiency,
• Policy 7:50: School Admissions and Transfers To and From Non-District Schools,
• Policy 7:100: Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunization; and Exclusion of Students,
• Policy 7:130: Student Rights and Responsibilities,
• Policy 7:140: Search and Seizure,
• Policy 7:290: Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention,
• Policy 7:300: Extracurricular Activities,
• Policy 7:305: Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries,
• Policy 7:340: Student Records,
• Policy 8:30: Visitors to and Conduct on School Property.

The board approved a Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Sale and Conveyance of four lots in Stronghurst, IL. The Notice of Sale will be placed in the Oquawka Current and the Henderson County Quill.

The board reviewed and heard reports from the building principals as well as a Technology Report from Mrs. Frakes, a report from our District Psychologist and Special Education Director, Shaila Ayers, and a report from Jason Kirby, our Athletic Director.