Arcola School District #306 Board of Education met November 11

By East Central Reporter Reports

Nov 20, 2020

Arcola School District #306 Board of Education met Nov. 11.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. Call to Order – President Strader

II. Roll Call

III. Communications

A. This portion of the meeting is open for members of the audience to address the Board (speakers are limited to five (5) minutes each).

B. Report on Pending FOIA Requests

C. Other

IV. Public Hearing Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District Number 306, Douglas and Coles Counties, Illinois to Sell $730,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds

V. Approval of Minutes

A. Regular Board Meeting – October 14, 2020

B. Special Board Meeting – November 4, 2020

C. Special Board Meeting Closed Session – November 4, 2020

D. Special Board Meeting Closed Session – September 30, 2020

VI. Acceptance of Reports

A. Treasurer’s Report

VII. Payment of Bills and Payroll (Action Items)

A. Accounts Payable List

B. Payroll

VIII. Business

A. Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Interfund Transfer

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the resolution allowing the Interfund Transfer from the Capital Improvement Fund to the Bond and Interest Fund for the payment of sales tax proceeds to abate the bond payment and Debt Certificates.

B. Approval of Tentative Tax Levy and Set Truth in Taxation Hearing

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the tentative tax levy and set a truth in taxation hearing for December 9, 2020 at 7 pm.

C. Approval of the Acceptance of the 2020 Arcola School District, Arcola Elementary School and Arcola Junior-Senior High School Report Cards

Proposed Action: That the Board accept the report cards provided by the Illinois State Board of Education.

D. Approval of Health/Dental/Vision Health Plans and Rate for January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021

Proposed Action: That the Board approve accepting the rates and plans as recommended by health insurance committee.

E. Approval of Course Description Changes for 2021-2022

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the course descriptions for the high school classes for the 2020-2021 school year.

G. Approval of Changes to Back to School Plan

Proposed Action: That the Board approve any substantive changes to the back to school plan, if needed.

H. Approval of Change to Board Policy 2:265

Proposed Action: That the Board approve changing the Title IX Coordinator as recommended.

I. Approval of Rate of Pay for Substitutes

Proposed Action: That the Board approve increase pay from $85/$90 per day to $125 for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.

VIII. Administrative Team Reports

A. Mrs. Gentry, Principal, Arcola Elementary School

B. Mrs. Sigrist, Principal, Arcola Junior High/High School

C. Mrs. Brimner, Special Service Director

D. Dr. Mulligan, Superintendent

IX. Closed Session

A. Approval to Move Into Closed Session

Proposed Action: That the Board vote to enter into executive session 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. Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

X. Business Following Closed Session (Action Items)

A. Approval of the resignation of Staff

Proposed Action: That the board approve any resignations presented.

B. Approval of the employment of Staff

Proposed Action: That the board approve staff as recommended.

C. Approval of Leave(s)

Proposed Action: That the board approve the unpaid leave(s) as requested.

XI. Announcements and Discussion

A. Board Member Mandated Reporter Status

B. Waiver Hearing in December

C. Other

XII. Adjournment