East Central Reporter

Arcola Community Unified School District #306 Board met Sept. 8.

Here are 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 Junior High Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of regular business.

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

Others present were: Tom Mulligan, Jennifer Frichtl, Angie Gentry, Megan Clark, Nick Lindsey, Amber Behrends, David Porter, and Adam Reel.

President Strader opened the Fiscal Year 2022 School District Budget Hearing. He asked if there were any questions regarding the budget. There weren’t any so he closed the hearing.

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 and closed session minutes from August 11, 2021, the Policy Committee meeting minutes from September 1, 2021, and the Building Committee meeting minutes from September 1, 2021. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Stout, seconded by Wesch, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as of August 31, 2021 as submitted. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Stout, seconded by Wesch, to approve the payment of bills as submitted in the amount of $143,803.22. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Wesch, seconded by Stout, to approve the payment of payroll in the amount of $422,804.23. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Business:

Motion by Wesch, seconded by Stout, to approve the 2021-2022 school district budget. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Myers, seconded by Wesch, to approve the first reading of board policies from PRESS Packet, June 2021. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Stout, seconded by Wesch, to approve the $50,000 matching school maintenance grant. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Wesch, seconded by Stout, to approve the extra-curricular fundraisers for the 2021-2022 school year. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Wesch, seconded by Stout, to approve the Agriculture field trip. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Stout, seconded by Myers, to approve the adding of the Class of 2025 activity account and the closing of the Class of 2021 activity account. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Administrative Team Reports

~~Mrs. Gentry, Principal, and Mrs. Clark, Assistant Principal, Arcola Elementary – AIMS/MAP testing is wrapping up. They have been reviewing the data and will continue to monitor the students’ progress.

~~Mr. Lindsey, Principal, and Mrs. Behrends, Assistant Principal, Arcola Jr/Sr High – Homecoming is approaching. Mr. Craig, Mr. Boyd, and the students have been busy planning fun activities for the week. The first BPAC meeting is coming up.

~~Dr. Mulligan, Superintendent – Report submitted.

President Strader took a minute to thank the administration and staff for all the extra work they’ve put in over the past year and a half. The Board is very appreciative. Board member Stout also mentioned she was thankful for a respectful community.

Motion by Wesch, seconded by Stout, to approve the resignation of Margie Conour as Evening Custodian. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Wesch, seconded by Myers, to approve the employment of Jennifer Myers as Part-Time High School English Teacher and Colten Melton as Elementary Paraprofessional. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Stout, seconded by Myers, to approve the unpaid leave for Jodie Pantier as recommended. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; Myers, aye; Wesch, aye; Arrol, aye; Strader, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Announcements: None

Motion by Stout, seconded by Wesch, to adjourn at 7:31 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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