East Central Reporter

Arcola Community Unified School District 306 Board Met July 14.

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 High School Library at 7:02 p.m., for the purpose of regular business.

President Strader called the meeting to order. The following members answered roll call: Stout, Shonkwiler, Myers, Wesch, Arrol, and Strader. Board member Crane arrived at 7:47 p.m.

Others present were: Tom Mulligan, Jennifer Frichtl, and David Porter.

President Strader recognized the visitors and asked for public comment. There was none. There were no pending FOIA requests.

Motion by Stout, seconded by Wesch, to approve the regular meeting minutes and closed session minutes from June 9, 2021, the Special meeting minutes from June 16, 2021, and the Special meeting minutes from June 28, 2021. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Stout, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2021 as submitted. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Wesch, to approve the payment of bills as submitted in the amount of $223,534.33. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Wesch, seconded by Shonkwiler, to approve the payment of payroll in the amount of $417,348.70. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Business:

Motion by Stout, seconded by Shonkwiler, to approve the bid from Effingham Equity for fuel for the 2021- 2022 school year. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Stout, to approve the School Board Calendar for the 2021-2022 school year that outlines dates and tentative topics. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Wesch, to approve the daily rate of pay at $125 for substitute teachers for the 2021-2022 school year. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

No action was taken to approve changes to the Return to School Plan for the 2021-2022 school year.

Administrative Team Reports

~~Dr. Mulligan, Superintendent – Dr. Mulligan presented to the board on the CDC/IDPH/ISBE guidance for the back to school plan for the 21-22 school year. He presented on topics ranging from mask requirements, social distancing, testing, legal liability, etc. He also outlined a timeline for developing and finalizing a plan for returning to school. This included communication with staff and families. The auditors are here this week and it is going well. He also reported that Shane Gould contacted him about the bus routes for this coming school year. Shane said due to staffing shortages they will need to cut the exterior routes from three down to two.

Motion by Wesch, seconded by Shonkwiler, to approve the resignation of Jessica Emanuel as Elementary Classroom Teacher, Corey Roberts as JH Boys Basketball Coach, and Shelly Clotfelter as HS English Teacher. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Crane, seconded by Stout, to approve the employment of Gwendalyn Pullen as Elementary Classroom Teacher, Annie Bales as Elementary Classroom Teacher, Corey Roberts as HS Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, and Quinten Helmuth as Volunteer HS Baseball Coach. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Wesch, to approve the request for unpaid leave for Jodie Pantier. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Crane, seconded by Shonkwiler, to accept the letters of intent to retire from Michelle Jones and Angie Gentry. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Wesch, to approve the destruction of verbatim records older than 18 months and the release of redacted closed session minutes. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Announcements: Special Board Meeting on August 2nd at 7 p.m.

Motion by Shonkwiler, seconded by Stout, to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. Roll call vote: Crane, aye; Stout, aye; Shonkwiler, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

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