Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Bancroft-Rosalie School Board Meeting Summary

The Bancroft-Rosalie Board of Education met Monday, October 13, 2014 at 7:30 pm in Bancroft.

In old business, the board approved the purchase of a used ten passenger van.

In new business, the board reviewed the school transportation program and the school insurance program. The board recognized the Bancroft-Rosalie Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for teachers for 2016-17 and discussed the timeline for teacher negotiations.

Several patrons were in attendance for discussion on the possibility of cooping all high school sports with Lyons-Decatur beginning in 2016-17. The board asked for input regarding the upcoming discussions with Lyons-Decatur. There were a variety of ideas and suggestions brought up and discussed. The board will continue to gather information and is in no hurry to make a decision on the coop.

 The board went into executive session to discuss negotiations.