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 District Office: 201 W. Mulberry Chatham, Illinois 62629 (217) 483-2416 (217) 483-2940 - fax  
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November Bulletin
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_____________________________ · * Superintendent Gillum congratulated the GMS boys and girls Cross Country teams on their state championship finishes. He also noted that GHS varsity football has qualified for the first round of playoffs, slated for Saturday, Oct. 31st, at 1 p.m., at home. Also, the GHS varsity volleyball team will be competing in regionals. · * A revised budget for the new elementary school was presented which took into account the Board’s action on Monday, Oct. 19. The cost per square foot is now $218 for a total cost of $16.9 million. · * Superintendent Gillum also reported that closing for the new elementary school property is scheduled for October 27th. This closing is for the initial 115 acres for 2.9 million, and the remaining 33+ acres is set to close during the FY11 fiscal budget year, for $700,000. · * Mr. Dave Murphy and Action Team #21 members provided a comprehensive review regarding the conditions prevalent in our four older schools. They reviewed each facility for functionality in meeting today’s educational requirements and needed upgrades that prolong the building’s lifeline. · * Superintendent Gillum reported that he has secured facilitators for the Interest-based Bargaining training. The Board agreed on training for a date to be determined in January. · * The topic of purchasing an electronic board packet and minutes product was discussed. The Board voted to support the superintendent’s recommendation that it take the initiative to establish Action Team #52 whose job would be to research, cost-benefit analyze, and bring back a formal recommendation in December.
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