East Central Reporter

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met July 31.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A special meeting of the Board of Education of Arcola Community Unit District #306 Arcola, Illinois was called to order in the High School Library at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 for the purpose of regular business.

President L. Shonkwiler called the meeting to order. The following members answered roll call: L. Shonkwiler, Conlin, Leyva-Sanchez, and J. Shonkwiler. Board members Stout and Wise were not present.

Others present were: Kari Guennewig, Tom Mulligan.

Pledge of Allegiance

President L. Shonkwiler recognized the visitors and asked for public comment. There were no comments.

Business:

Motion by Conlin, seconded by Leyva-Sanchez, to table the motion to appoint a school board member to fill the vacant term. Roll call vote: L. Shonkwiler, aye; Conlin, aye; Leyva-Sanchez, aye; J. Shonkwiler, aye. 4 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Conlin, seconded by Leyva-Sanchez, to approve the resignation of Valerie Traub as Speech Teacher. Roll call vote: L. Shonkwiler, aye; Conlin, aye; Leyva-Sanchez, aye; J. Shonkwiler, aye. 4 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by J. Shonkwiler, seconded by Leyva-Sanchez, to approve the employment of Chelsea Beals as HS Volleyball Assistant Coach, Nancy Branson as Special Education Teacher (up to 120 days), and Steve Snider as Strength and Conditioning Coach, pending successful completion of all paperwork and required procedures. Roll call vote: L. Shonkwiler, aye; Conlin, aye; Leyva-Sanchez, aye; J. Shonkwiler, aye. 4 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Conlin, seconded by J. Shonkwiler, to approve the fuel bid with South Central FS. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; L. Shonkwiler, aye; Conlin, aye; Leyva-Sanchez, aye; J. Shonkwiler, aye; Wise, aye. 6 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by J. Shonkwiler, seconded by Leyva-Sanchez, to approve the purchase of a used van for $26,500. Roll call vote: L. Shonkwiler, aye; Conlin, aye; Leyva-Sanchez, aye; J. Shonkwiler, aye. 4 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Announcements: None

Motion by Conlin, seconded by J. Shonkwiler, to adjourn at 6:51 p.m. Roll call vote: L. Shonkwiler, aye; Conlin, aye; Leyva-Sanchez, aye; J. Shonkwiler, aye. 4 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

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