East Central Reporter

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met Feb. 12.

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. Vic Zimmerman – IASB Search Services

D. Public Hearing on E-Learning Plan

E. Other

IV. Approval of Minutes

A. Regular Board Meeting and Closed Session Minutes – January 8, 2025

B. Special Board Meeting and Closed Session Minutes – January 22, 2025

C. Building Committee Meeting – January 22, 2025

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 Selection of Engineering Firm

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the selection of an engineer for the parking lot projects.

B. Consideration of action on bid for Carpeting Projects

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the bids from Carpet Weavers to carpet the HS library and two district offices at a price of 26,509.

C. Consideration of action on the Purchase of Stage Curtain

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the stage curtain from Illini Supply for a cost of $14,297.10.

D. Consideration of action Vision 2030 Resolution

Proposed Action: That the Board approve supporting the Vision 2030 initiatives through passing the resolution.

E. Consideration of action on the Deposit Placement Agreement

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the IntraFi Network Deposits Placement Agreement. F. Consideration of action on E-Learning Plan

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the district e-learning plan, which will allow for the use of e-learning plans for a 3-year period.

G. Consideration of action on IASB Professional Services Agreement

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the agreement with IASB to conduct the superintendent search.

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

Proposed Action: That the Board approve FFA Trip.

I. Consideration of action on the Addition and/or Deletion of an Activity Account

Proposed Action: That the Board approve creating a new activity account titled Interest now that it is an interest bearing account.

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 resignations as presented.

B. Consideration of Action on the Employment of Staff

Proposed Action: That the board approve recommendations for employment.

C. Consideration of Action on an Unpaid Leave

Proposed Action: That the board approve the unpaid leave for a support staff member.

XI. Announcements and Discussion

A. Other

XII. Adjournment

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