Superintendent's report
Superitendent Stagliano updated the board on House Bill 750 which is part of a larger proposed
school funding, property tax relief and tax reform. The highlights of the proposed legislation are:
- State assumes 51% of the cost of funding education (this is the national average).
- The bottom 60% of all income earners will see no tax increase if reform passes.
- The bottom 20% of income earners will see a tax decrease.
- Property tax burden is reduced by $2.5 billion statewide.
- The education Foundation Level is increased by more than $1,000 per child.
- Illinois gains more school funding fairness.
- The state's structural deficit is eliminated.
- Direct taxation of business decreases.
- The $900 million tax credit to low and moderate income families will create an economic stimulus for local communities.
- Illinois remains a low-tax state, ranking in the bottom third of all states in total state
and local tax burden.
- Illinois' tax system becomes fairer, more sound and sustainable.
On October 4, 2004 the City of Wenona presented a check for $28,995.48 to the Fieldcrest School District.
This is interest money accrued from their TIF and is per the agreement with the City of Wenona and the Fieldcrest
School District.
Wednesday, October 27th is the first day that prospective candidates for the school board may circulate
nominating petitions for signatures for the April 5, 2005 school board election.
January 17th is the first day to file nominating papers for candidates for the school board elections.
Other news
Yard and window signs supporting the Fieldcrest referendum are being given out to local residents.
Those interested in displaying the signs should contact the high school administration office.
The Fieldcrest Booster Club is offering a sign to the Fieldcrest High School to be displayed
at the entrance to Fieldcrest High School. Booster member Heidi Koch said the sign can be
used for announcements and general information.
Elaine and Gene Cunningham have offered to pay for the purchase of a time capsule for the new
addition to Fieldcrest South if the
school board will pay for the installation. Board President Jeff Pickard said it is a deal.
There will be a Veterans Day ceremony at the Fieldrest High School on November 12. All
area veterans will be invited along with the general public.
The Board adopted the newly revised Board of Education Policy manual.
The next board meeting is changed to be on Monday, November 22, to avoid a scheduling conflict.
