ARTHUR COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #305

Arthur Board of Education

Regular Meeting – September 15, 2010

                   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:  Linda Collins, Scott Daily, Monica Miller, Jason Ray, Steffanie Seegmiller, Doug Kitchen, Buck Condill, Gary Alexander and Travis Wilson.  Ron Cole was absent.

                   Communications – Thank you notes were read for the fantastic speaker, Mark Scharenbroich’s “Nice Bike”  message at the back-to-school inservice.  Fantastic way to kick off the beginning of a new school year.  Thank you for the opportunity to attend the Midwest Moodlemoot from Mr. Graham and Mr. Smith.

                   2010-2011 – Budget – Superintendent Wilson discussed the budget/budget summary and the bottom line is a deficit of approximately $626,000.

                   Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Doug Kitchen, to adopt the 2010/2011 Budget.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Public Comment

                   Principal Condill introduced Emily Harrison – the new kindergarten teacher.

                   Visitor from Villa Grove said they appreciated the message on the Back-to-School in-service.

                   Motion was made by Jason Ray, seconded by Monica Miller, to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2010 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Motion was made by Linda Collins, 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 Jason Ray, to approve the monthly Treasurer’s Report as presented.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

SECONDARY REPORT

                   Principal Alexander discussed the following items in his report:

1.   Activity Fund

2.   2010 Arthur High School Homecoming Events

a.    Court

b.    Bon Fire – September 23

c.    Parade – September 24, 2:00 p.m.

d.   Alumni/Dance/Coronation – September 25

3.   Enrollment Numbers

4.   Cross Country

5.   FFA Service Project

6.   Open House

7.   Calendar Dates

a.    Amish Wiener Roast – September 22

b.    No School ROE – Institute Day – October 8

c.    Columbus Day – No School – October 11

d.   End of First Quarter – October 15

ELEMENTARY REPORT

                   Principal Condill discussed the following items in his report:

1.   Parent/Grandparent Day – September 10

a.    237 Adults Purchased Sack lunch

b.    Thanks to Park Board for use of picnic tables

c.    Staff did a great job

d.   Thanks to teachers for showcasing their classrooms

2.   Amish Representatives Meeting – August 25

a.    34 Families in 10/11

b.    66 Amish Students

c.    Thanks to Amish Reps

d.   Wiener Roast – September 22

3.   Parent Orientation

4.   Student Assistance Program

5.   Reading Goal – 25,000 for the school year

6.   Room Helpers

7.   Calendar of Events:

a.    October 12 – 5^th and 6^th Grade Fall program

b.    End of 1^st Quarter – October 15

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

                   Superintendent Wilson discussed the following items in his report:

1.   Annual Inspection Report/Life Safety

2.   R.T.T.T.

3.   Gov. Quinn’s Proposal

4.   Broadway Articles

5.   Composite ACT Scores

6.   Eberhardt Village Request for Tax Abatement

7.   Amish Wiener Roast

8.   TIF District

9.   Board Convention

10.        School Board Petitions – Available September 21

11.        Suburban – Multi Purpose Vehicle

12.        Maintenance Grants/Roofing Plan

13.        Illini Division Meeting – September 23 – Arcola

          Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Steffanie Seegmiller, to approve the 2010-2011 Annual Application for Recognition of Schools.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Superintendent Wilson discussed the Press Plus Issue #72. 

                   District Attendance Figures – K – 12 = 484; PreK-12 = 534.

                   Annexation – Superintendent Wilson included in packet a question/answers sheet.  Tonight starts the process – this is a WinWin Scenario for the students, schools, enhance curriculum – very beneficial.

                   Motion was made by Jason Ray, seconded by Steffanie Seegmiller, to approve the Annexation of the Lovington School District to the Arthur School District for the 2013 school year.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Board Comment

                   Monica Miller heard a good feedback on the building open house.

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

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

                   Motion was made by Steffanie Seegmiller, seconded by Jason Ray, to approve the minutes of the closed session meeting.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Motion was made by Jason Ray, seconded by Monica Miller, to accept the retirement request from Valerie Cornwell for the year 2013/2014.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

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                                      PRESIDENT: ______________________________

                                      SECRETARY: ______________________________