Arthur Community Unified School District 305 Board of Trustees met Sept. 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Arthur Board of Education was called to order by President Beth Wiley at 6:00 pm on September 20, 2023 in the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School Cafeteria with the following members in attendance: Suzi Berkich, Brock Casteel, Monica Green, Kristie Mechling, Ryan Nettles and Beth Wiley. Mr. Shannon Cheek and administrators were also present. Justin Wierman was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion was made by Brock Casteel, seconded by Suzi Berkich to approve the consent agenda as presented which included: the Minutes of the August 16th, 2023 meeting, bills of $775,791.28, and the Treasurer's Report. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Suzi Berkich, seconded by Justin Wierman to approve FY24 Tentative Budget as presented. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.
An update of District technology was presented by Amanda Romine. See Attached.
A motion was made by Brock Casteel, seconded by Monica Green to approve the MOU related to employees' placement on the salary schedule per Article 17.2.2 as presented. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.
Principal Reports were presented.
Superintendent's Report was presented.
During Board Comment, Beth Wiley thanked the board for their extra time and work towards the Board's Government Recognition award.
A motion was made by Monica Green, seconded by Ryan Nettles to go into closed session at 7:04 pm under the Open Meetings Act for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2 ( e )(1). Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Suzi Berkich, seconded by Ryan Nettles to leave executive session at 8:40 pm. Upon roll, all present voted yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Brock Casteel, seconded by Suzi Berkich to accept executive session minutes as read in executive session. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Suzi Berkich, seconded by Ryan Casteel to approve the personnel report as presented which includes: accepting the resignation of Sarah Lemke as the Pre-K Aide at AGS, approving Laura Binion as AHGS Custodian, approving Paide Gomez as volunteer Soccer Coach, approving Jeremy Hale as Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach, approving Melissa Schrock as the high school Concessions Manager, approving Randy Rafferty as a volunteer for Student Military Service Club, approving Jaime Rafferty as a volunteer for Student Military Service Club, approving Ana Russell as a volunteer for Student Military Service Club, accepting the resignation of Heather Strack as the Junior Class Sponsor and as a Mentor Teacher. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Brock Casteel to adjourn at 8:47 pm. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.
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