East Central Reporter

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met Jan. 8.

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 – December 11, 2024

V. Acceptance of Reports

A. Treasurer’s Report

VI. Payment of Bills and Payroll

A. Accounts Payable List

B. Payroll

VII. Business

A. Consideration of action on the Non-Certified Staff Seniority List

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the seniority list for support staff.

B. Consideration of action on the Second Reading of PRESS Policies from October 2024

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the second reading of new and revised Board policies.

C. Consider action on the 2025-2026 Course Offerings for the High School

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the course offerings for the 2025-2026 school year.

D. Consideration of Action on Purchase of MacBooks

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the purchase on 10 MacBooks in the amount of $10,080.

E. Consideration of action on adding a Spanish National Honor Society

Proposed Action: That the Board approve adding the new club or organization.

F. Consideration of action on Engagement Letter with Auditor

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the agreement with auditor if needed.

VIII. Administrative Team Reports

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

B. Mr. Lindsey, Mr. Shay, and Mr. Phillips, 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 and a review of closed session minutes. Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

X. Business Following Closed Session

A. Consideration of action on the resignation of Staff

Proposed Action: That the board accept any resignations presented at the meeting.

B. Consideration of action on the employment of Staff

Proposed Action: That the board approve employment as presented at the meeting.

C. Consideration of action on the Release of Redacted Closed Session Minutes and Destruction of Recordings older than 18 months

Proposed Action: That the board approve the release of the redacted closed session minutes from the previous 6 months and to destroy verbatim records older than 18 months.

XI. Announcements and Discussion

A. Other

XII. Adjournment

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