Arthur Community Unit School District 305 Board met Oct. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The regular meeting of the Arthur Board of Education was called to order by President Beth Wiley at 6:13 pm on October 16, 2019 in the Atwood Hammond Grade School Cafeteria with the following members present: Suzi Berkich, Brock Casteel, Monica Green, Kristie Mechling, Ryan Nettles, Justin Wierman, and Beth Wiley. Mr. Shannon Cheek, administrators and visitors were also present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion was made by Kristie Mechling, seconded by Monica Green to approve the consent agenda as presented which included bills for approval of $657,381.41, the Principal Reports, and the first reading of Board Protocols from IAŞB Board Self-Evaluation. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Suzi Berkich, seconded Ryan Nettles to approve the Apptegy Branding 3-year contract. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Ryan Netiles, seconded by Kristie Mechling to approve the facilities survey by BLDD. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried,
A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Suzi Berkich to approve the transfer of the property owned by the CUSD #305 in Hammond, Illinois (ball diamond) to the Village of Hammond for $1.00 with the buyer being responsible for any and all transfer fees of the transaction. Upon roll, all members voted yea, Motion carried.
Mr. Cheek has been researching options related to the strategic planning process and will have recommendation in November about a process moving forward.
A motion was made by Brock Casteel and seconded by Justin Wierman to accept the Superintendent Goals as presented by Mr. Check. See attached. Upon roll, all members present voted yea, Motion carried.
Mr. Cheek is working with Bushue Human Services to develop and finalize a comprehensive Risk Management Plan that will be presented at the November Board meeting,
Superintendent's Report was presented. See attached.
During Board Comment, Kristie Mechling thanked Mrs. Nall for the walkthrough of Atwood-Hammond Grade School. Monica Green and Beth Wiley concurred and added to thank the teachers and Ken Munds. Kristie Mechling commented that Homecoming week was a success, and really enjoyed seeing the grade schools were incorporated into the festivities as well. Ryan Nettles remarked about the great turnout for the Homecoming football game. He also mentioned the redone pillars in the front of the high school look fantastic. Beth asked the administrators about the status of ALICE training at the grade schools. Mr. Stone remarked that all grade school are trying to coordinate to run the drill similarly. The administrators stated that Mr. Vanausdoll has been leading up all of the ALICE training and has been a great resource for recommendations regarding the drills.
A motion was made by Suzi Berkich, seconded by Ryan Nettles to enter executive session at 7:35 pm under the Open Meetings Act for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(I) and for collective bargaining matters between the District and its employees (5 ILCS 120/2(C)(2)). All members present voted yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Brock Casteel, seconded by Ryan Nettles to leave executive session at 8:19 pm. All present voted yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Suzi Berkich, seconded by Justin Wierman to accept executive session minutes as read in executive session. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kristie Mechling, seconded by Ryan Nettles to approve the personnel report as presented which includes: approved Damien Centers as the Junior High Head Boys Basketball coach. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Monica Green to adjourn at 8:20 pm. All members present voted yea. Motion carried.
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