East Central Reporter

Arcola Community Unified School District 306 Board met April 13.

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 FOIA Request(s)

C. Other

IV. Approval of Minutes

A. Regular Board Meeting – March 9, 2022

B. Closed Session – March 9, 2022

C. Building Committee Meeting – March 31, 2022

V. Acceptance of Reports

A. Treasurer’s Report

VI. Payment of Bills and Payroll (Action Items)

A. Accounts Payable List

B. Payroll

VII. Business

A. Consideration of Action on the 2022-2023 School Calendar

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the recommended school calendar for the 2022-2023 school year (FY 23).

B. Consideration of Action on Field Trip that is Overnight and/or Over 100 miles

Proposed Action: That the Board approve field trip for high school band students.

C. Consideration of Action on the Use of Facility Request

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the use of facility request by the Special Olympics.

D. Consideration of Action on the IESA Membership and Fee and IHSA Membership and Activities that will be governed by the No Cut Policy for 2022-2023

Proposed Action: That the Board approve membership for the IESA and IHSA organizations for 2022-2023 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.

E. Consideration of Action on Work Cooperative Program

Proposed Action: That the board approve the agreements and waiver form to implement the program during the 2022-2023 school year.

F. Consideration of Action on Spring Junior – Senior High School Special Activities

Proposed Action: That the board approve the plan for various spring activities.

G. Consideration of Action on the One-Year Contract Renewal Agreement for Food Management Service with Opaa Food Management of IL, LLC.

Proposed Action: That the board approve a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year.

H. Consideration of Action on Authorizing the Superintendent to Release Bids for Ceiling Fans in the High School Gym

Proposed Action: That the board approve releasing bids to upgrade the fans in the high school gym.

J. Consideration of Action on the First Reading for Handbook Changes for the 2022-2023 school year.

Proposed Action: That the board approve the first reading as presented.

K. Consideration of Action on Consolidated Plan

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the consolidated plan that allows for district spending on federal grants.

L. Consideration of Action on Adding a New Position at the Elementary School.

Proposed Action: That the board approve the addition of a new position of part-time physical education and interventionist.

VIII. Administrative Team Reports

A. Mrs. Gentry and Mrs. Clark, Arcola Elementary School

B. Mr. Lindsey and Mrs. Behrends, Arcola Junior High/High School

C. 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 body [Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459]

X. Business Following Closed Session (Action Items)

A. Consideration of Action on the Resignation of Staff

Proposed Action: That the board accept resignations as recommended.

B. Consideration of Action on the Employment of Staff

Proposed Action: That the Board approve staff as recommended.

C. Consideration of Action on Contract Amendments for Certain Administrative Staff

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the contract amendments for certain administrators.

D. Consideration of Action on Support Staff Salary Increases for 2022-2023 school year

Proposed Action: That the Board approve increases as recommended.

XI. Announcements and Discussion

XII. Adjournment

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