East Central Reporter

The Arcola School District #306 Board of Education met Sept. 14 to approve fundraising activities.

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

September 14, 2016 – 7:00pm

I. Call to Order – President Strader

II. Budget Hearing

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. Robin Yockey from Mose, Yockey, Brown ad Kull, LLC

D. Ghere Family Presentation

E. Other

V. Approval of Minutes

A. Regular Board Meeting – August 10, 2016

B. Closed Session – August 10, 2016

C. Special Board Meeting – August 24, 2016

VI. Acceptance of Reports

A. Treasurer’s Report

VII. Payment of Bills and Payroll (Action Items)

A. Accounts Payable List

B. Payroll

VIII. Business

A. Approval of Fundraising Activities for the 2016-2017 School Year Proposed Action: That the Board approve the list of fundraisers for the 2016-2017 school year

B. Approval of Application for Recognition of Schools 

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the applications for recognition of schools for both Arcola Elementary School and Arcola High School.

C. Approval of FY17 District Budget

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the 2016-2017 school district budget.

D. Approval of 2016-2017 District Improvement Plan

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the district improvement plan as presented for the 2016-2017 school year.

E. Approval of 2016 School District Audit and Annual Financial Statements

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the annual audit and annual financial statements for 2016.

F. Approval of Field Trips Over 100 Miles and/or Overnight

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the following field trips that are over 100 miles: FFA National Convention

G. Approval of the Creation of New Activity Accounts and the Dissolution of Unused Activity Accounts

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the recommended changes to activity accounts within the Arcola HS Activity Account

H. Approval of the three year agreement with Confidential On-Site Paper Shredding

Proposed Action: That the Board approve an agreement with the shredding company to allow the district to have a secure bin on site and removed as needed for $47 plus fuel costs.

IX. 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

X. 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).

XI. Business Following Closed Session (Action Items)

A. Approval of the employment of Staff

Proposed Action: That the board employ the following: Kayla Goodwin – HS Cheerleading for Basketball; Nikki Smith as Elementary Yearbook Sponsor; and Silveia Vazquez as ES Recess Supervisor

B. Approval of the resignation of Staff

Proposed Action: That the board approve any resignations presented

C. Approval of Health Insurance Renewal Rates from October 1, 2016 – December 30, 2017

Proposed Action: That the board approves the health insurance rate increase of 9% for 15 months

XII. Announcements and Discussion

A. Vision Statement

B. Other

XIII. Adjournment