East Central Reporter

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met May 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A special meeting of the Board of Education of Arcola Community Unit District #306 Arcola, Illinois was called to order in the High School Library at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 for the purpose of regular business.

President L. Shonkwiler called the meeting to order. The following members answered roll call: Stout, L. Shonkwiler, Conlin, J. Shonkwiler, and Wise. Board members Leyva-Sanchez and Stenger were not present.

Others present were: Tom Mulligan, Jenny Frichtl, and Jim Crane.

Pledge of Allegiance

President L. Shonkwiler recognized the visitors and asked for public comment. There were no comments.

Motion by Wise, seconded by Conlin, to approve the bid for the parking lot improvement projects. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; L. Shonkwiler, aye; Conlin, aye; J. Shonkwiler, aye; Wise, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by J. Shonkwiler, seconded by Stout, to approve the employment of Lesley Baker as High School Business Teacher and Hugo Garza as Strength and Conditioning Coach, pending successful completion of all paperwork and required procedures. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; L. Shonkwiler, aye; Conlin, aye; J. Shonkwiler, aye; Wise, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Conlin, seconded by Wise, to approve accepting the engagement letter for the auditor for the 2025- 2026 school year. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; L. Shonkwiler, aye; Conlin, aye; J. Shonkwiler, aye; Wise, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Announcements: None

Motion by Stout, seconded by Wise, to adjourn at 7:36 p.m. Roll call vote: Stout, aye; L. Shonkwiler, aye; Conlin, aye; J. Shonkwiler, aye; Wise, aye. 5 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

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