Arthur Community Unified School District 305 Board met Oct. 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Carthage E.S.D. #317 Board of Education was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Board Member Robert Menn.
Roll call: Andrea Jones/absent; Brandon Gooding/present; Trish Markley/present; Amy Graham/present; Brent Ufkes/absent; Ryan Blue/absent; Robert Menn/present.
There were no additional agenda items.
There were no individuals present wishing to speak on stated agenda items.
Administrative Reports: Mrs. Hardy reviewed her report and updated the board on a letter she received recently regarding a property that has been removed from the TIF district. There is an upcoming informational meeting regarding the use of solar panels at the schools, which she and Mr. Butcher plan to attend.
Mr. Butcher reviewed his report.
Mr. Snowden reviewed his report and asked Amy Graham to speak regarding the new K- Kids Club that is coming to the primary school.
It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 4- 0.
The School Board Convention and plans were discussed.
The Preliminary Tax Levy was discussed. Mrs. Hardy pointed out that she had lowered the IMRF and social security amounts this year.
Mr. Snowden and Mr. Butcher updated the board on recent Curriculum Advisory Council activities.
It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Menn to enter into executive session at 7:36 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel. Roll Call: Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 4-0.
It was move by Mrs. Markely and seconded by Mr. Gooding to exit executive session at 7:58 p.m. Roll Call: Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 4-0.
It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mrs. Markley to approve the resignation of Michael Carter as custodian, effective 10/10/18. Roll Call: Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 4-0.
It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the employment of Roger Duffy as part-time custodian according to the pay scale stated in the contract between Carthage Elementary School District #317 and the Service Employee’s International Union Local Number 73. Roll Call: Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 4-0.
It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mrs. Markley to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call: Mrs. Jones/absent; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/absent; Mr. Menn/yes. Motion carried 4-0.
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