RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve and adopt the agenda as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE.

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Education review the canvassed election return totals and accept the figures which have been filed by the County Clerks of Ogle and Stephenson Counties, and proclaim winners of the election:  2 Year Unexpired Term -- Shaun Gallagher.  4 Year Terms -- Denny Osterloo, Jon Ludwig, Robert DeVries.  ROLL CALL VOTE.

RECOMMENDATION:  Superintendent Taylor will administer the oath of office to the newly elected members.  FOR INFORMATION ONLY.


I, (name) do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Board of Education of Forrestville Valley School District #221, in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws of the State of Illinois, to the best of my ability.

I further swear that:

I shall respect taxpayer interests by serving as a faithful protector of the School District's assets;

I shall encourage and respect the free expression of opinion by my fellow Board members and others who seek a hearing before the Board, while respecting the privacy of students and employees;

I shall recognize that a Board member has no legal authority as an individual and that decisions can be made only by a majority vote at a public Board meeting; and

I shall abide by majority decisions of the Board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education adjourn the meeting sine die.  ROLL CALL VOTE.