East Central Reporter

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met Sept. 11.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

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

II. Roll Call

III. Budget Hearing

IV. 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 Pending FOIA Requests

C. New Teacher Introduction/Reception

D. Other

V. Approval of Minutes

A. Regular Board Meeting – August 14, 2024

B. Policy Committee Meeting – September 5, 2024

VI. Acceptance of Reports

A. Treasurer’s Report

VII. Payment of Bills and Payroll (Action Items)

A. Accounts Payable List

B. Payroll

VIII. Business

A. Consideration of action on the FY25 School District Budget

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the 2024-2025 school district budget.

B. Consideration of action on Field Trip over 100 Miles and/or Overnight

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the annual FFA Field Trip.

C. Consideration of action on First Reading of Board Policies.

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the first reading of the PRESS Packets from June and August 2024.

D. Consideration of action on Extra-Curricular Fundraisers for the 2024-2025 school year.

Proposed Action: That the Board approve of the fundraisers for the 2024-2025 school year.

E. Consideration of action on Opening and/or Closing of a Student Activity Accounts

Proposed Action: That the Board approve closing the Student IPAD Replacement Damage, Monsanto Ag Fund, Name in Lights, and the Ray Trust Fund accounts.

IX. Administrative Team Reports

A. Mrs. Behrends and Mr. Shay, Elementary School Administration

B. Mr. Lindsey and Mr. Shay, Arcola Junior High/High School Administration

C. Dr. Mulligan, Superintendent

X. Closed Session

A. Approval to Move into Closed Session

Proposed Action: That the Board vote to enter into executive session to discuss (1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors, or specific volunteers of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor, or a volunteer of the District or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

XI. Business Following Closed Session (Action Items)

A. Consideration of action on the acceptance of the resignation of Staff

Proposed Action: That the Board approve any resignations presented at the meeting.

B. Consideration of action on the approval of the employment of Staff

Proposed Action: That the Board employ staff as recommended.

XII. Announcements and Discussion

A. Other

XIII. Adjournment

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