Arcola School District #306 Finance Committee met October 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Present: Tom Mulligan, Superintendent; Board Members: Jim Crane, Chad Strader, Dr. Robert Arrol, Sue Stout, Lucas Shonkwiler
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.
The committee first discussed the district agreement for purchasing natural gas. Dr. Mulligan explained how the district currently pays for natural gas, the old contract, and proposed new rates for a new agreement. The committee decided it would recommend a 20 month term to the full Board. The group did discuss that pricing may be impacted by the reduction in usage due to the discontinued use of the boilers.
The committee then discussed the agreement with proposal with Apptegy for a new website/district app. Dr. Mulligan presented pricing options. The committee will recommend a three year agreement to the full Board. Dr. Mulligan then discussed several items for the band department including new stage lights and several instruments. Dr. Mulligan recommended the items be purchased with Philip Ray Trust funds. The committee concurred.
The committee then discussed different options to work with the City of Arcola and local developers to try and encourage new housing development in town. The committee recommended that Dr. Mulligan do additional research, including meeting with City officials to have more conversations regarding ideas. He will then bring back an update to the finance committee.
The finance committee meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.
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