Arcola School District #306 Board of Education met April 8.
Here is the minutes 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 7:09 p.m. for the purpose of regular business.
President Strader called the meeting to order. The following members answered roll call: Crane, Stout, Shonkwiler, Thieman, Wesch, Arrol and Strader.
Others present were: Tom Mulligan, Jennifer Frichtl and Ben Evelsizer.
President Strader recognized the visitors and asked for public comment. There was none.
There were no pending FOIA requests.
Ben Evelsizer from Poettker Construction was present to update the board on the status of the elementary construction project. He reported that work was progressing about a month ahead of schedule. There is a possibility there may be delays with the delivery of materials due to closures caused by the coronavirus, but as of right now things are going well. The board members then finalized the flooring decisions.
Motion by Stout, seconded by Thieman, to approve the regular meeting minutes and closed session minutes from March 11, 2020 and the Building Committee meeting minutes from March 11, 2020. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Thieman, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Wesch, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as of March 31, 2020 as submitted. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Thieman, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Thieman, seconded by Stout, to approve the payment of bills as submitted in the amount of $326,322.40. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Thieman, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Wesch, to approve the payment of payroll in the amount of $422,212.24. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Thieman, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.
Business:
Motion by Thieman, seconded by Stout, to approve the recommended school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year (FY21). Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Thieman, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Thieman, to approve membership for the IESA and IHSA organizations for 2021-2022 at the enclosed fee schedule and the enclosed teams that will be participating at each level. The IESA membership needs approval for both Arcola Junior High and Arcola Elementary school since we have 6th graders participate for some sports. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Thieman, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Crane, seconded by Wesch, to approve the change order in the amount of $19,000 for Natural Gas Piping. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Thieman, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Stout, to approve the District Consolidated Improvement Plan for Federal Grants which shows how the district plans to use federal grant funds for 2020-2021. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Thieman, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.
Administrative Team Reports
~~Dr. Mulligan, Superintendent – Dr. Mulligan reported that e-learning is going well and participation has been high - around 95% for the junior high/high school and over 90% in the elementary. Currently, the school is providing meals to around 80 students. The Special Services Department is also providing food delivery to those families in need.
Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Stout, to enter executive session at 7:57 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in an educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body. Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Thieman, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Thieman, seconded by Shonkwiler, to return to regular session at 8:32 p.m. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Thieman, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Wesch, seconded by Shonkwiler, to approve the employment of Lauren Hamilton as High School Head Volleyball Coach. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Thieman, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.
Announcements: None
Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Stout, to adjourn at 8:36 p.m. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Thieman, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.
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