The Student Senate will vote on whether to accept $2,894.39 from the Apportionment Board to pay off debts to the board from the senate’s previous semesters.

The debt was incurred from fiscal year 2003-2004. The Apportionment Board has already approved the appropriation.

Mark Bates, co-chair of Tuition and Fee Review, said the proposal should not really affect students.

“There are no real alternatives to the situation (other than going to the Apportionment Board),” Bates said. “We are taking steps to close the books and get rid of debt.”

The debts from three years ago are thought to be from Panther Service Day and excessive phone service bills. Since the senate does not have any fundraisers, Bates said, the Apportionment Board was really the only way to get the money to pay off previous debt.

Two new items will be discussed at the Student Senate meeting concerning money allotted to different events during Unity Week and increasing Health Insurance for the fiscal year 2006-2007.

The Student Senate proposed a bill to invite the Muntu Dance Theater of Chicago, three comedians and motivational speaker Steve Birdine to perform for Unity Week, which takes place March 20-25.

“(If the bill is approved), it will bring a different kind of culture to campus,” said senate member Eric Glenn. “It’s important to embrace unity on campus and (the events will) give everyone a chance to experience something new.”

A separate bill has also been proposed to approve Panther Catering during the Recognized Student Organization’s Social.

The senate is also waiting for the approval to purchase prizes and giveaways during Unity Week.

The senate meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the Arcola-Tuscola Room in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.