East Central Reporter

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met Nov. 13.

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 Pending FOIA Requests

C. Other

IV. Approval of Minutes

A. Regular Board Meeting and Closed Session – October 9, 2024

B. Building Committee Meeting – October 30, 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 District Improvement Plan

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the district improvement plan.

B. Consideration of action on the Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2024 School Report Cards

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the acceptance of the district and school report cards from the 2023-2024 School Year.

C. Consideration of Action on School Maintenance Grant

Proposed Action: That the Board authorize the school district to apply for the 2025 State Maintenance Grant for parking lot renovation.

D. Consideration of action on the Tentative Tax Levy and Set Truth in Taxation Hearing

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the tentative tax levy and set a truth in taxation hearing for December 11, 2024 at 5:30 pm.

E. Consideration of Action on the Acceptance of the FY24 Audit and Annual Financial Report Proposed Action: That the Board approve the FY24 audit.

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

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the annual AFS Trip.

G. Consideration of action on the Collateralized Deposit Agreement

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the agreement with Arcola First Mid.

H. Consideration of action on Purchase of New Radios with BeckTech

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the purchase and installation of new radios and supporting equipment from BeckTech for a price of $10,161.55.

I. Consideration of action on addition of an Elementary Special Education Teaching

Position Proposed Action: That the Board approve adding the position for the second semester.

J. Consideration of action on Agreement with Constellation Energy to Provide Electricity

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the three-year agreement with Constellation Energy.

VIII. Administrative Team Reports

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

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

C. Dr. Mulligan, Superintendent

IX. Closed Session

A. Approval to Move Into Closed Session

Proposed Action: 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).

X. Business Following Closed Session (Action Items)

A. Consideration of action on the resignation of Staff

Proposed Action: That the board approve any resignations presented.

B. Consideration of action on the employment of Staff

Proposed Action: That the board approve staff as recommended.

XI. Announcements and Discussion

A. Board Member Mandated Reporter Status

B. December Board Meeting – 5:30 pm

C. Other

XII. Adjournment

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