East Central Reporter

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met May 14.

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. Special Board Meeting Minutes – April 29, 2025

V. Acceptance of Reports

A. Treasurer’s Report

VI. Payment of Bills and Payroll (Action Items)

A. Accounts Payable List

B. Payroll

VII. New Business

A. Consideration of Action on First Reading for Handbook Changes for 2025-2026 School Year

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the first reading of the school handbooks.

B. Consideration of Action on First Reading for PRESS Policies from April 2025

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the first reading of the board policies.

C. Consideration of Action on the Tentative Amended Budget for 2024-2025 School Year and set the Amended Budget Hearing for June 11, 2025 at 7 pm.

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the tentative amended budget changes and set the amended budget hearing for June 11, 2025 at 7 pm.

D. Consideration of Action on Breakfast and Lunch Prices for 2025-2026 school year

Proposed Action: That the Board authorize the increase of $0.10 in breakfast and lunch prices for the 25-26 school year.

E. Consideration of Action on Student Fees for 2025-2026 School Year

Proposed Action: That the Board approve continuing the elimination all student fees for the 2025-2026 school year, except the technology insurance fee, driver’s education and dual credit fees.

F. Consideration of Action to Add New Activity Fund Accounts and Close an Existing Account

Proposed Action: That the Board approve establishing the activity fund account for the Class of 2029 and the Board also approve closing the activity account for the Class of 2025.

G. Consideration of Action on Property and Liability Insurance for 2025-2026

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the renewal from Selective for the property and liability insurance for 2025-2026 as recommended.

H. Consideration of Action on Resolution Authorizing an Interfund Transfer from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the resolution transferring funds for the technology related expenses for this school year.

I. Consideration of Action on Substitute Pay

Proposed Action: That the Board approve an increase in the pay for daily substitute rate from $125 to $135 per day for the 2025-2026.

J. Consideration of Amended Calendar for FY 25

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the amended calendar that includes the emergency days used this year.

K. Consideration of Bank Depository for 2025-2026 School Year

Proposed Action: That the Board approve Arcola First Mid as bank depository for the 2025- 2026 school year.

L. Consideration of Action on Transportation Terms for 2025-2026 School Year

Proposed Action: That the board approve the financial terms for the 2025-2026 school year with Gould Transportation for transportation services for the district.

M. Consideration of Action on Flooring Agreement

Proposed Action: That the board approve the agreement to complete the elementary classroom floors for a cost of $28,000.

N. Consideration of Action on Basketball Shot Clocks

Proposed Action: That the board approve the quote of $17,790.78 from BSN Sports for the shot clocks and installation.

O. Consideration of Action on Fence Replacement

Proposed Action: That the board approve the quote of $11,000 for the replacement of the fence on the visiting side of the football field.

P. Consideration of Action on Federal Single Audit from 2024

Proposed Action: That the board approve the single audit from 2024 that was required due to the fact the district received over $750,000 in federal funds.

Q. Consideration of Action on Joint Intergovernmental Agreement for a Cooperative Athletic Golf Team

Proposed Action: That the board approve the golf cooperative renewal with Arthur CUSD 305 for the 2025-2026 and the 2026-2027 school year.

R. Consideration of Action on Field Trip that is Overnight and/or over 100 Miles

Proposed Action: That the board approve the FFA Field Trip for June.

S. Consideration of Action on Position and Job Description

Proposed Action: That the board approve the job description and position for the 2025-2026 school year.

T. Consideration of Action on Community Solar Agreements

Proposed Action: That the board approve the community solar agreement allowing the district to save electric costs.

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

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 body and collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedule for one or more classes of employees and collective negotiations. Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

X. Business Following Closed Session (Action Items)

A. Consideration of Action on the Acceptance of the resignation of Staff

Proposed Action: That the Board accept the resignations as presented at the meeting.

B. Consideration of Action of the Approval of the employment of Staff

Proposed Action: That the Board approve recommendations for staff and coaches/sponsors for the 2025-2026 school year.

C. Consideration of Action on the Approval of Contract Amendment for the Administrators for FY26

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the contract amendments.

D. Consideration of Action on the Approval of Support Staff Salary Increases

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the increases as recommended.

E. Consideration of Action on the Approval of Memorandums of Understanding between the Board of Education of Arcola Community Unit School District No. 306 (“Board” or “District”) and the Arcola Education Association, IEA-NEA

Proposed Action: That the Board approve the MOU’s for strength and conditioning coach and athletic director.

XI. Announcements and Discussion

A. Other

XII. Adjournment

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