East Central Reporter

Arcola Community Unified School District 306 Board met May 8. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Arcola Community Unit District #306 Arcola, Illinois was called to order in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 for the purpose of regular business.

President Strader called the meeting to order. The following members answered roll call: Crane, Stout, Shonkwiler, Wesch, Arrol and Strader. Board member Thieman was not present.

Others present were: Tom Mulligan, Jennifer Frichtl, Lisa Sigrist, Cathy Brimner, David Porter, Heather Cassady, Breanne Reinhard, Bella Smith, Jill Raymond, Beau Raymond, and Amy Ensign.

President Strader recognized the visitors and asked for public comment. Amy Ensign from the American Heart Association was present to congratulate Kim Kennell and the district on their fundraising efforts. This school year the district surpassed $75,000 in total donations. Ms. Ensign also recognized Beau Raymond and Bella Smith, who both raised over $500 each.

There were no pending FOIA requests.

Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Stout, to approve the regular meeting minutes from April 10, 2019, the Building Committee meeting minutes from May 2, 2019, the Special meeting minutes from April 24, 2019, and the Policy Committee meeting minutes from May 2, 2019. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Crane, seconded by Stout, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as of April 30, 2019 as submitted. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Stout, seconded by Shonkwiler, to approve the payment of bills as submitted in the amount of $133,586.82. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Wesch, to approve the payment of payroll in the amount of $431,693.00. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Business:

Motion by Crane, seconded by Shonkwiler, to approve the tentative amended budget for the 2018-2019 school year and set the Amended Budget Hearing for June 17, 2019 at 7pm. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Stout, seconded by Arrol, to approve the second reading for school board policies from the PRESS Packet from Feb/March 2019. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Crane, to approve the second reading for the Elementary and JH-HS Handbooks for 2019-2020. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Wesch, to approve the FY19 amended calendar, which removes the emergency days that were not used. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Stout, to approve the field trip for HS Chorus to Holiday World. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Crane, seconded by Wesch, to approve Mose, Yockey, Brown & Kull, LLC as the district auditor at a cost of $9,800 for FY19; $10,100 for FY20; $10,400 for FY21. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Crane, seconded by Stout, to approve the fundraiser for HS Girls Basketball for selling bakery items. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Crane, seconded by Shonkwiler, to approve the Joint Ingergovernmental Agreement with Arthur School District to continue the golf cooperative for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Stout, seconded by Shonkwiler, to approve establishing activity fund accounts for the Class of 2023 and the Lincoln Prairie Conference. That the Board also approve closing the activity accounts for the Class of 2019 and the LOVC Conference. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Crane, seconded by Shonkwiler, to approve the bid of $13,088.68 from Paxton/Patterson LLG for PLTW Equipment. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Crane, seconded by Shonkwiler, to approve the increase of $0.20 in lunch prices for 2019-2020 as recommended. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Administrative Team Reports

~~Mrs. Gentry, Principal, Arcola Elementary – Report submitted. Since Mrs. Gentry was absent, Dr. Mulligan discussed the preschool classroom situation for next year. Currently, there are 77 students interested and the program capacity is 80. This means there might be a waiting list. Also, from this year’s preschool screening the district ended up with several new students that will need an IEP. It is possible that these students may eventually need a separate pull out special education classroom. Dr. Mulligan just wanted to keep the Board informed in case additional support is needed in those classrooms.

~~Mrs. Sigrist, Principal, Arcola Jr/Sr High – It is a busy time of year at AHS. Most recently Honors Night was held and thousands of dollars in scholarships were given to graduating seniors.

~~Mrs. Brimner, Director of Special Services – Several of our athletes did quite well at the recent Special Olympics spring games held at EIU. Several qualified for state in June.

~~Dr. Mulligan, Superintendent – Dr. Mulligan reported that the building committee met to discuss an elementary addition and will be coming to the full Board with a plan to begin the summer of 2020.

Motion by Crane, seconded by Stout, to enter executive session at 7:55 p.m. 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). Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Stout, seconded by Arrol, to return to regular session at 9:06 p.m. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Crane, seconded by Shonkwiler, to approve the request of high school students to graduate early at the end of their junior year as long as they have met all the requirements to do so. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Wesch, to approve the resignations of Annie Perez as Bilingual Teacher, Sirena Alexander as JH Volleyball Assistant Coach, Corey Roberts as HS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, and Catrina LaDew as Elementary Classroom Teacher. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Crane, seconded by Arrol, to approve the employment of Kevin Hohlbauch as HS Girls Basketball Head Coach. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, nay; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 5 ayes. 1 nay. Motion carried.

Motion by Crane, seconded by Arrol, to approve the employment of the remaining coaches and sponsors as recommended. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Arrol, seconded by Stout, to approve the maternity leave as provided at the meeting. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Stout, seconded by Crane, to approve the superintendent contract and contract amendment for the high school principal as recommended. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Crane, seconded by Arrol, to approve the employment of Emily Henderson as 5-12 Band/HS Choir Teacher, Elizabeth Robison as JH English Teacher, and Rebecca Beachy as Preschool Teacher. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Announcements: None

Motion by Crane, seconded by Wesch, to adjourn at 9:14 p.m. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

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