East Central Reporter

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met April 10.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance – President L. Shonkwiler

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 and Closed Session – March 13, 2024

B. Special Board Meeting – March 25, 2024

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 2024-2025 School Calendar

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year (FY 25).

B. Consideration of Action on Resolution Authoring an Interfund Transfer from the Working

Cash Fund to the Education Fund

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the resolution transferring funds for the technology related expenses for this school year.

C. Consideration of Action on the IESA Membership and Fees and IHSA Membership and Activities that will be governed by the No Cut Policy for 2024-2025

Proposed Action: That the Board approve membership for the IESA and IHSA organizations for 2024-2025 at the enclosed Fee Schedule and the enclosed teams that will be participating at each level.

D. Consideration of Action on Transportation Agreement

Proposed Action: That the board approve a five-year agreement with Gould Transportation and the financial terms for the 2024-2025 school year.

E. Consideration of Action on the Purchase of Weight Equipment

Proposed Action: That the board approve the purchase of new weight equipment.

F. Consideration of Action on Field Trip Over 100 Miles and/or Overnight

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the music field trip to St Louis and JH student council/honor roll field trip to Holiday World.

G. Consideration of Action on Use of Facility Request and fee waiver

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the use of facility request from Douglas County Health Department.

VIII. Administrative Team Reports

A. Mrs. Clark and Mr. Shay, 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 and collective negotiations [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 Unpaid Leave

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the leave as recommended.

XI. Announcements and Discussion

XII. Adjournment

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