ARTHUR COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #305
Arthur Board of Education
Regular Meeting – April 8, 2009
The regular meeting of the Arthur Board of Education was called to order by President Linda Collins at 7:04 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria with the following members and administrators present: Linda Collins, Scott Daily, Ronnie Cole, Jason Ray, John Watkins, Monica Miller, Doug Kitchen, Gary Alexander, Phil Hise, and Travis Wilson.
Communications – Superintendent Wilson read thank you notes from the Arthur United Methodist Church for the donation given in memory of Ellen Seaman; Arthur Music Department for the support and assistance with the recent Field Trip to attend the Tribute to John Williams Concert at the Krannert Center; Debbie Flavin for the opportunity to take 24 students and two faculty members to GlobalFest.
Public Comment
Three members of the community addressed the Board – Dave Allen, Lamar Miller and Mike Aikman.
Motion was made by Jason Ray, seconded by Monica Miller, to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2009 meeting. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Scott Daily, seconded by John Watkins, to approve the monthly bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by John Watkins, seconded by Monica Miller, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Third Quarter Financial Report – Superintendent Wilson discussed the report – receipts and expenditures are basically in line with one quarter remaining in the fiscal year.
Amish Reps Meeting – The school board and Amish Representatives held their annual Spring meeting. Mr. Alexander led the discussion. The following agenda items were discussed:
1. Projected enrollment figures and information
2. Calendar – April 10 thru May 30
3. Registration – August
4. Grade School
5. Self-Contained
6. Representatives Terms:
Ruben Gingerich – 2009
Larry O. Schrock – 2010
Eli H. Herschberger – 2011
Paul Yoder – 2012
7. Representatives Comments – Appreciate everything
that is done for them
8. Board Comments – Appreciate working with the
Representatives – let them know if there is anything
we can do
ELEMENTARY REPORT
Principal Alexander discussed the following items in his report:
1. IESA Renewal
2. Book Fair/Wax Museum
3. Projected Enrollment for 2009-2010
4. Student Assistance Program
5. Third Quarter Honor Roll/Perfect Attendance
6. ISAT Reward
7. Ash Street – Village Board voted to make Ash Street
a one way street from Park to Lincoln starting
August 1
8. DARE – Graduation is May 12 @ 7:00 p.m. in the
Grade School Gym
9. Calendar – April 10 thru May 12
SECONDARY REPORT
Principal Hise discussed the following items in his report:
1. Activity Fund
2. Renew IHSA and IESA Membership
3. Moodle – Mark Smith presented an explanation and
information – Modular Object Oriented Dynamic
Learning Environment
4. High School ScoBowl – LOVC Champions
5. Junior High Scholastic Bowl Team – 2nd in Conference Tournament
6. IESA Scholar Attitude Award
7. LOVC Senior Award Winners
8. IESA Junior High Solo/Ensemble
9. Globalfest
10. March Madness Championship Teams
11. American Legion Essays
12. Douglas County Envirothon @ Rockome Gardens
13. Calendar – April 10 thru May 14
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Wilson discussed the following items in his report:
1. IASB – Board Review Dates
2. Electronic Sign – Arrive first week in May
3. Special Board Meeting either April 22 or 29th
4. Bob Flider Meeting
5. Moultrie County Board of Review
6. Illini Division Governing Meeting – April 21
Motion was made by Doug Kitchen, seconded by Jason Ray, to designate May 3 thru 9 as Arthur Teacher Appreciation Week. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Scott Daily, seconded by Monica Miller, to approve the 2009-2010 Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Press Policy 66 – Superintendent Wilson recommended that the board adopt Press Policy No. 66.
Motion was made by John Watkins, seconded by Ronnie Cole, to adopt Press Policy 66 as presented. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Board Comment
None.
Motion was made by Jason Ray, seconded by John Watkins, to renew the IESA membership for the Grade School. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Jason Ray, to approve renewal membership with the IESA and IHSA for the Junior High/High School. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Closed Session – Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by John Watkins, to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing student discipline and the employment of district personnel. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Scott Daily, to return to open session. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Jason Ray, seconded by John Watkins, to approve the minutes of the closed session meeting. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Scott Daily, to accept the resignation of Andi Glennon with regrets. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Jason Ray, seconded by John Watkins, to accept the resignation of Yvonne Bevis, with regrets, effective the end of 2011/2112 school year. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by John Watkins, to employ Joan Sutherland as Media/Librarian for the 2009/2010 school year. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Meeting adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
DATE: ____________________________
PRESIDENT: _______________________
SECRETARY: _______________________
ARTHUR COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #305
Arthur Board of Education
Special Meeting – April 27, 2009
The Special Meeting for Reorganizing the Board was called to order by President Linda Collins at 7:00 p.m. in the Unit Office with the following members and administrators present: Linda Collins, Scott Daily, Ronnie Cole, Jason Ray, John Watkins, Monica Miller, Doug Kitchen, Gary Alexander, Phil Hise, Travis Wilson and Steffanie Seegmiller – elected member.
President Linda Collins administered the oath of office to new board member Steffanie Seegmiller.
Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Doug Kitchen, to adjourn sine die. All ayes – motion carried.
President Linda Collins selected Travis Wilson to serve as president pro tem until the board elects a permanent president. Serena Honn was appointed as secretary pro tem to keep record of the board’s actions.
President pro tem Travis Wilson said nominations are now in order for the office of president.
Motion was made by Jason Ray to nominate Linda Collins.
President pro tem Travis Wilson said Linda Collins is nominated. Are there any other nominations for the office of president? If there are no further nominations…..nominations for the office of president are closed. Linda Collins being the only candidate nominated for the office of president, I declare her elected by acclamation and direct the secretary to so record in the minutes.
President Linda Collins said nominations are now in order for the office of vice president.
Motion was made by Monica Miller to nominate Scott Daily.
President Linda Collins said Scott Daily is nominated. Are there any other nominations for the office of vice president? If there are no further nominations…..nominations for the office of vice president are closed. Scott Daily being the only candidate nominated for the office of vice president, I declare him elected by acclamation and direct the secretary to so record in the minutes.
President Linda Collins said nominations are now in order for the office of secretary.
Motion was made by Jason Ray to nominate Doug Kitchen.
President Linda Collins said Doug Kitchen is nominated. Are there any other nominations for the office of secretary? If there are no further nominations…..nominations for the office of secretary are closed. Doug Kitchen being the only candidate nominated for the office of secretary, I declare him elected by acclamation and direct the secretary to so record in the minutes.
It was the consensus of the Board to have Ronnie Cole continue as board member to fill the remaining term.
Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Scott Daily, to continue current policies, accounting procedures, times and dates for meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
DATE: _____________________
PRESIDENT: ________________
SECRETARY: ________________