East Central Reporter

Arcola Community Unified School District No. 306 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Here is the agenda as provided by Arcola CUSD No. 306:

AGENDA 

Arcola School District #306 Board of Education 

ARCOLA High School Library 351 West Washington Arcola, IL. 61910

Regular Meeting December 14, 2016 – 6:00pm 

I. Call to Order – President Strader 

II. Administer Oath of Office to New Board Member

 III. Roll Call IV. 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. Other 

IV. Truth in Taxation Hearing – Will be Held at 7:00 pm

V. Approval of Minutes A. Regular Board Meeting – November 9, 2016 B. Building Committee Meeting – November 16, 2016 

VI. Acceptance of Reports 

A. Treasurer’s Report 

VII. Payment of Bills and Payroll 

A. Accounts Payable List 

B. Payroll 

VIII. Business 

A. Approval of Resolution for Travel Expenses Proposed Action: That the Board approve the resolution recommended by the policy committee 

B. Approval of Additional Course Descriptions for 2017-2018 Proposed Action: That the Board approve the course descriptions included in Mrs. Sigrist’s report. 

C. Approval of Second Reading of PRESS Packet October, 2016 Proposed Action: That the Board approve the second reading of the enclosed policy summary. 

D. Acceptance of the 2016 School Report Card Proposed Action: That the Board approve the acceptance of the 2016 School Report Card as presented. 

E. Approval of Use of Facility and Fee Waiver Proposed Action: That the Board approve of the fee waiver request from Mr. Mueller, Miss Arcola Pageant, and Mattoon Area YMCA for Girls on the Run. 

F. Approval of Contract Addendum for Performance Contract with CTS Proposed Action: That the Board approve the addendum to the current performance contract. 

G. Approval of 2016 Tax Levy and the Tentative Certificate of Abatement and Reduction of Taxes (this action item will be acted upon following the truth in taxation hearing) Proposed Action: That the Board approve the 2016 tax levy and the certificate of abatement. 

VIII. Administrative Team Reports 

A. Mrs. Gentry, Principal, Arcola Elementary School 

B. Mrs. Sigrist, Principal, Arcola Junior High/High School 

C. Mrs. Brimner, Director of Special Services 

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 and student discipline. Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). 

X. Business Following Closed Session 

A. Approval of the employment of Staff Proposed Action: That the board approve recommendations for employment as presented at the meeting.

B. Approval of the resignation of Staff Proposed Action: That the board approve any resignations presented at the meeting. 

C. Approval of leave Proposed Action: That the board approve the FMLA Maternity Leave for Erin Hemingway

XI. Announcements and Discussion 

A. Other 

XII. Adjournment