TARGET: Other accomplishments in Goal Three.
ACCOMPLISHED IN PROGRESS FUTURE FOCUS
SALARY AND BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT
  • Increased salaries by 4.3% for 2000-2001.
  • Incurred a 39% increase in insurance premiums for 2000-2001.
                  BANK DEPOSITORY RELATIONSHIP
  • Developed bid specifications.
  • Solicited bids from various institutions for a bank depository relationship and awarded contract to Herget National Bank effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2004. With options to renew in 2005 and 2006.
ALLOCATION SYSTEM
  • Worked with the principals’ budget committee to implement the building allocation system for 2001-2002 school year.
 
  • Increased building allocation by 2.7% CPI for a total allocation of $250,002.
  • Established allocation rates for 2001-2002 based on average monthly enrollment in the school in the prior year.
-$66.37 for primary -$50.38 for intermediate $86.49 for junior high
  • Set up textbook money of a per capita basis for building budgets.
  • Disseminated allocations for curriculum supplies and extracurricular activities to the building level.
  • Implemented adjustments to building allocations due to boundary changes.
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT/CODING
  • Modified coding system because it was too broad and difficult to track items.
  • Worked with principals’ budget committee to develop coding system that benefited both the buildings and the Business Office.
  • Completed first cycle of budget development. Received preliminary revenue and expenditures from buildings and departments.
  • Presented BOE with preliminary budget projections for 2001-2002.
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
  • Met with Pekin Community High School committee to develop a joint foundation.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FEES
  • Increased instructional fees by $10, $5 if paid at registration or by August 31. to stay consistent with districts of similar size and to alleviate projected increases in texts and materials.
  SALARY AND BENFIT IMPROVEMENT
  • Providing a 4.3% salary increase for 2001-2002.
  • Incurring a 24% increase in insurance premiums for 2001-2002.
  • Working to reduce benefits to keep with 10% increase in insurance premiums.
  • Resolving grievances over the 50% dependent coverage and administrative interns’ benefits from the Education Association of Pekin.
BANK DEPOSITORY RELATIONSHIP
  • Working to provide for a smooth transition between current bank and Herget.
            ALLOCATION SYSTEM
  • Implementing the second year of the building allocation system
  • Communicating the to the building’s their annual allocation.
  • Developing the building’s budget based on the allocation.
                                          BUDGET DEVELOPMENT/CODING
  • Implementing second cycle of budget development.
  • Finalizing building and department revenue and expenditures and budget codes.
                          COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
  • Attending meetings and reviewing by-laws and procedures for establishing the foundation.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FEES
  • Notifying buildings and implementing increased fees for 2001-2002.
SALARY AND BENFIT IMPROVEMENT
  • Will develop a new contract between the Board and the Association.
  • Will investigate improved insurance services and costs for 2002-2003.
  • Will further investigate retirement incentives.
          BANK DEPOSITORY RELATIONSHIP Will work with Herget to achieve the District’s financial goals.               ALLOCATION SYSTEM
  • Will continue to evaluate the allocation system based on equity and adequacy and make necessary adjustments.
                                              BUDGET DEVELOPMENT/CODING
  • Will present the BOE with a balanced budget in August for public inspection and hearing in September.
                           COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
  • Will continue efforts to develop a joint foundation with high school to promote educational.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FEES
  • Will continue to monitor and survey fees to stay consistent with districts of similar size.
  • Will turn uncollected fees over to collection.