The Arcola School District 306 board of education met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 13.
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.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Arcola School District 306 board of education:
AGENDA
Arcola School District #306
Board of Education
ARCOLA High School Library
351 West Washington
Arcola, IL. 61910
Regular Meeting
July 13, 2016 – 7:00 pm
I. Call to Order – President Strader
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. Other
IV. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular Board Meeting – June 8, 2016
B. Policy Committee Meeting – July 8, 2016
C. Special Board Meeting – June 22, 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 Bids for Fuel, Milk, and Bread for the 2016-2017 School Year
Proposed Action: That the Board approve the bids for the above items. There will be a recommendation at the meeting.
B. Approval of second reading for PRESS Policies from February 2016
Proposed Action: That the Board approve the second reading of the PRESS Policies from February 2016
C. Approval of School Board Calendar for 2016-2017 school year
Proposed Action: That the Board approve the calendar outlining dates and tentative topics.
D. Approval of IESA Member for Arcola Elementary School
Proposed Action: That the Board approve a $75 fee for membership for Arcola Elementary School to be a member of IESA to allow participation by 6th grade students when necessary.
E. Approval of Fundraiser
Proposed Action: That the Board approve the JH and HS girls basketball teams to sell Arcola Purple Rider yard signs, car decals, and signs at football games, etc.
F. Approval of Increase in Breakfast Prices for 2016-2017 school year
Proposed Action: That the Board approve an increase of $0.10 in breakfast prices for next school year. The increase would be from $1.25 to $1.35 for all students.
IX. Administrative Team Reports
A. Dr. Mulligan, Superintendent
X. 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 a review of closed session minutes. Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
XI. Business Following Closed Session (Action Items)
A. Approval of the resignation of Staff
Proposed Action: That the Board accept the resignation of John Lidy – HS Agriculture and JH Girls Track – Nikki Smith and Jeana Craft, JH Head Volleyball – Nikki Smith, and Sophomore Class Sponsor - Gabby Henderson
B. Approval of the employment of Staff
Proposed Action: That the Board employ Griffin Stride as High School Agriculture and FFA sponsor, HS Assistant Football – Garrison Stenger, HS Girls Assistant Basketball Coach – Emily Stitt, JH Girls Basketball Head Coach – Chris Kessler, JH Girls Assistant Basketball Coach – Bethany Wellbaum, JH Volleyball Asst. Coach – Morgan Jones HS Football Cheer – Kayla Goodwin, Baseball Head Coach - Jeff Thomas
C. Approval to Destroy Verbatim Records Older than 18 Months and to Keep Closed of Open Closed Session Minutes
Proposed Action: That the board destroy verbatim records and release/open closed session minutes.
VII. Announcements and Discussion
A. Vision Meeting – Early August
XIII. Adjournment