ARTHUR COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #305

Arthur Board of Education

Regular Meeting – September 14, 2011

 

                   The regular meeting of the Arthur Board of Education was called to order by President Scott Daily at 7:00 p.m. in the Unit Office with the following members and administrators present:  Scott Daily, Steffanie Seegmiller, Doug Kitchen, Beth Wiley, Linda Collins, Ed Miller, Monica Miller, Buck Condill, Gary Alexander and Travis Wilson

                   Communications – The following notes were read:

·         Thank you note from the Great Pumpkin Patch for the space provided them to grow rare Cucurbit specimens.

·         Thank you from Darcy Singer for the book Nice Bike.  Nice way to ease back into school mode.

·         Thank you from Melissa Rush, Rhonda Rhodes and Angie Guernsey for the Promethean Board training.  Technology has been wonderful.

·         Thank you from Rachel Paddock, Kristin Nall and Emily Harrison for the opportunity to attend the STAR Autism program training.

·         Thank you from Iris Dicks for the district loaning the lift to finish painting the flagpole at the Welcome Center.

 

                   2011 – 2012 BUDGET – Superintendent Wilson discussed the proposed budget and summary.

                   Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Steffanie Seegmiller, to adopt the 2011/12 Budget as presented.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Public Comment

                   None.

                   Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Doug Kitchen, to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2011 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Motion was made by Steffanie Seegmiller, seconded by Monica Miller, to approve the monthly bills as presented.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. 

                   Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Ed Miller, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

SECONDARY REPORT

                   Principal Alexander discussed the following items in his report:

·         Activity Fund.

·         2011 Arthur High School Homecoming Events
- Bon Fire – September 29
- Parade – September 30
- Alumni/Dance – October 1

·         Congratulations to Lancers who won the Lancer Classic.

·         Arthur School District library was selected as one of 55 libraries to win the Abraham Lincoln Book award.

·         Special Olympics Volunteers @ Lake Land College

·         Calendar Dates -
- Progress Reports/Noon Dismissal – September 16
- Herff Jones Representative here – September 21
- Homecoming – Noon Dismissal – September 30
- Homecoming Dance – October 1
- Noon Dismissal – October 6
- Columbus Day- No School – October 10
- End of First Quarter – October 14

 

ELEMENTARY REPORT

                   Principal Condill discussed the following items in his report:

·         Parent/Grandparent Day – September 9

·         Amish Representatives meeting – August 24

·         Wiener Roast – September 21 at Otto Center

·         Parent Orientation – Percentage attended – 81%

·         Student Assistance Program (ESAP/RtI) begun meeting weekly

·         Reading Goal – 27,500 for the school year

·         Room Helpers

·         Calendar Dates -
- Progress Reports – September 16
- Homecoming – dismissal @ 1:00 p.m. – September 30
- Teacher In-service – Noon Dismissal – October 6
- Teacher In-service – No School – October 7
- End of First Quarter – October 14
- 5th and 6th Grade Fall Program – October 25

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

                   Superintendent Wilson discussed the following items in his report:

·         Illini Division Fall Meeting – September 22

·         McGuire, Yuhas and Huffman auditors have been here.

·         Michael Bloome Simple Philosophy Article

·         Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax Information

·         Alliance Legislative Report

·         ACT Test Results – Our students did a good job

·         Earning for Learning

·         Code of Conduct Certificate

                   Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Steffanie Seegmiller, to approve the 2011-2012 Annual Application for Recognition of Schools.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Superintendent Wilson discussed the Press Policy issue #76.  These are items that have not been updated in five years.  This is language clarity/updates.

                   Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Doug Kitchen, to adopt Press Policy issues #76.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Superintendent Wilson reported the beginning of year attendance figures.  The total for PK through 12 is 527.

                   Superintendent Wilson reported that the annexation implementation is well under way.  We are currently sharing transportation responsibilities to Mattoon and Charleston in addition to established extracurricular transportation.  Administratively, we have made staffing, course offerings, and section assumptions which the teachers are reviewing in advance of our district meeting on September 16.

Board Comment

·         Conference Preview Information

·         Trophy Project with pictures

·         Possibility of a spot for donations on web site

·         Student fan support at volleyball games, school pride, school spirit

·         State Funding

·         Discussed electronic book readers

                   Closed Session – Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Steffanie Seegmiller, to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing negotiations and employment of district personnel.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

 

                   Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Beth Wiley, to return to open session.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Ed Miller, to approve the minutes of the closed session meeting.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Beth Wiley, to accept the resignation of Becky Bernardi as High School Cheerleading Sponsor at the end of the football season.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

                                      DATE: ____________________________

 

                                      PRESIDENT: _______________________

 

                                      SECRETARY: _______________________