The Arcola School District #306 Board of Education met Oct. 12 to accept reports.
Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the board:
The Arcola School District 306 Board is responsible for overseeing all local school district matters. the board meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
School District #306
Board of Education
ARCOLA High School Library
351 West Washington
Arcola, IL. 61910
Regular Meeting
October 12, 2016 – 7:00pm
I. Call to Order – Vice President Crane
II. Roll Call
III. Communications
A. This portion of the meeting is open for members of the audience to address the Board
(speakers are limited to five (5) minutes each).
B. Report on Pending FOIA Requests
C. Robin Yockey from Mose, Yockey, Brown and Kull – District Auditor
D. Other
IV. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular Board Meeting – September 14, 2016
B. Closed Session – September 14, 2016
C. Policy Committee Meeting – October 3, 2016
V. Acceptance of Reports
A. Treasurer’s Report
VI. Payment of Bills and Payroll (Action Items)
A. Accounts Payable List
B. Payroll
VII. Business
A. Approval of the 2015 School District Audit and Annual Financial Statement
Proposed Action: That the Board approve the annual audit and annual financial statements for 2016.
B. Approval of First Reading of Board Policies from PRESS Packet, July 2016
Proposed Action: That the Board approve the first reading of school board policies from July, 2016.
C. Approval of Electric Contract
Proposed Action: That the Board approve an agreement for electric rates as presented.
D. Approval of First Reading for Arcola School District Vision Statement
Proposed Action: That the Board approve the first reading for the district vision statement.
E. Approval of Field Trip Request
Proposed Action: That the Board approve the following field trip(s): FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference
F. Approval of Use of Facility and Fee Waiver
Proposed Action: That the Board approve the Facility Use form from Nikki Smith and waive the fee.
F. Approval of Fundraiser
Proposed Action: That the Board approve the fundraiser for junior high girls basketball to sell purple rider gear.
VIII. Administrative Team Reports
A. Mrs. Gentry, Principal, Arcola Grade School
B. Mrs. Sigrist, Principal, Arcola Junior High/High School
C. Mrs. Brimner, Special Service Director
D. Dr. Mulligan, Superintendent
IX. Closed Session
A. Approval to Move Into Closed Session
Proposed Action: That the Board vote to enter into executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
X. Business Following Closed Session (Action Items)
A. Approval of the employment of Staff
Proposed Action: That the board employ candidates as recommended.
B. Approval of the resignation of Staff
Proposed Action: That the board approves the resignation of Clayton Chumbley as part-time high school social studies teacher/paraprofessional.
C. Approval of the salary rate for certain support staff employees as presented
Proposed Action: That the board approve salary adjustment for certain support staff employees.
D. Acceptance of Board Member Resignation
Proposed Action: That the Board accept the resignation of school board member Traci Watson, effective October 12, 2016.
XI. Announcements and Discussion
A. Other
XII. Adjournment
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