East Central Reporter

Arthur Community Unified School District 305 Board of Trustees met April 17.

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 April 17, 2024 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.

During recognition of visitors, Mr. Cheek introduced the Amish representatives that we in attendance, Mr. Daniel Gingerich & Mr. Bob Gingerich. Perla Juarez-Cuevas along with Mrs. Voegel spoke to the board about their recent FCCLA State Conference. Mr. Seal presented Maddix Stirrett, Conner Nettles, and Claire Seal with certificates for school record-breaking performances during fall and winter sports.

A motion was made by Suzi Berkich, seconded by Ryan Nettles to approve the consent agenda as presented which included: the Minutes of the March 13th, 2024 meeting, bills of $392,459.79, the Treasurer's Report, and donations. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Brock Casteel, seconded by Suzi Berkich to approve the renewal of IESA Membership for the 2024-2025 season. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried. This item was removed from the consent agenda to be voted on separately.

A motion was made by Suzi Berkich, seconded by Ryan Nettles to authorize Superintendent to review contract with CORE for construction manager services as presented. Upon roll, all members voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Suzi Berkich, seconded by Brock Casteel to approve the job description for English as a Second Language Instructor as presented. All members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Suzi Berkich to approve the 5-year lease agreement with Watts Copy Systems for copy services as presented. All members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Brock Casteel, seconded by Ryan Nettles to approve the 2023 Single Audit Report as presented. All members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Monica Green to approve the roofing bid for AHGS as presented. All members present voted yea. Motion carried.

Principal Reports were presented.

Superintendent's Report was presented.

During Board Comment, Ryan Nettles thanked administrators and staff for time and effort put towards our School Improvement Plans. Beth Wiley reminded board members of the upcoming IASB meeting and survey. Beth also suggested the board look into a self- evaluation with an IASB representative and suggested board and administrators communicate to community members about the upcoming open houses at the high school.

A motion was made by Suzi Berkich, seconded by Ryan Nettles to go into closed session at 7:07 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 (c)(1). Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Monica Green to leave executive session at 8:06 pm. Upon roll, all present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, 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 Ryan Nettles, seconded by Monica Green to approve the personnel report as presented which includes: approving Emma Lee for 6th grade ELA teacher at AGS, approving Kenneth Parks as High School Math teacher, approving Kathleen Burdick as Special Education Coordinator, accepting resignation of Kathleen Burdick as Special Education teacher at AGS, approving Cathryn Baldwin as High School summer school teacher, approving Mitch Wilson as summer school Driver's Education teacher, approving leave of absence request for Heather Walker and Katy Agney, approving Don Strode as volunteer Bass Fishing coach, approving Kenneth Parks as High School Head Boys Basketball coach, accepting the resignation of Chantell Benedict as National Honor Society sponsor, accepting the resignation of Jessica Vanausdoll as JH Head Volleyball coach, approving Stephanie Hale as JH Assistant Softball coach. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Monica Green to adjourn at 8:35 pm. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

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