ARTHUR COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #305
Arthur Board of Education
Regular Meeting – January 12, 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, Doug Kitchen, Steffanie Seegmiller, Linda Collins, Monica Miller, Buck Condill, Gary Alexander and Travis Wilson. Ronnie Cole and Mike Hilgenberg were absent.
Communications – None.
Public Comment
None.
Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Steffanie Seegmiller, to approve the minutes of the December 8, 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 Linda Collins, seconded by Monica Miller, to approve the monthly Treasurer’s Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Second Quarter Financial Report – Superintendent Wilson discussed the financial report. Budgeted revenue received at midyear totaled 80% while budgeted expenditures are at 52%.
SECONDARY REPORT
Principal Alexander discussed the following items in his report:
· Activity Fund
· HSBB Tri-County Basketball Tournament at Christmas
· JHBB 8th Grade will be playing in JHOC Championship
· Student of the Month for December – JH/Bradley Miller; HS/Curtis Plank
· Track CO-OP Agreement – IESA Requirement
· Calendar Dates:
· January 3 – 2nd Semester Starts
· January 10 – HSGBB Pack the Place
· January 15-22 – HSGBB LOVC Tournament
· January 22-29 – HSBB LOVC Tournament
· January 31 – HSGB Parent’s Night
· February 4 – 1985 Basketball Team Reunion; Progress Reports
· February 7 – HSGBB Regional’s begin
· February 12 – JHVB Conference Tournament
ELEMENTARY REPORT
Principal Condill discussed the following items in his report:
· Preschool Screening – Feb. 22, 23 and 24 @ First Baptist Church
· DARE Program – Arthur Police Chief Mike Goodman will begin classes with our sixth grade in February
· Kindergarten Pre-Registration for 2011-2012 Class – February 8, 9 and 10 at the grade school office
· Book Totals – 16,482
· Geography Bee – January 14 – Thanks to Mr. Whelan
· Spelling Bee – January 27 – Thanks to Mrs. Bevis for being Grade School Coordinator
· 5/6 Boys and Girls Basketball
· Honor Roll/Perfect Attendance
· Calendar Dates:
· January Wks. Of 10 & 17 – RtI Benchmark Assessment
· February 4 – Progress Reports
· February 8, 9, 10 –Kindergarten Pre-Registration
· February 17 – DARE Parents Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. in Grade School Cafeteria
· February 18 – Noon dismissal – Teacher in-service
· February 21 – No School – President’s Day
· February 22, 23, 24 – Preschool Screening
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Wilson discussed the following items in his report:
· IASB Spring Dinner Meeting in Oakwood on February 24, 2011
· Moving February Meeting to February 16
· Discussed district roof maintenance
· Article – Insolvency of our State
· February – Discuss cuts and make decisions
· Mark Smith has been published in journal on Moodle
· Financial Projections – revisit
Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Steffanie Seegmiller, to approve the CO-OP Team Agreement between Arthur and Lovington for Junior High Track. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Monica Miller, to keep closed session minutes closed. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Steffanie Seegmiller, seconded by Linda Collins, to dispose of closed session audio recordings prior to and including June 2009. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Steffanie Seegmiller, seconded by Monica Miller, to adopt Press Policy Issue #74 as presented. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
2011-2012 Calendar – Discussion will begin on the calendar and if you have any ideas – please let the Superintendent know.
Amend 2010-2011 District Budget – Superintendent Wilson discussed the areas that have been amended in the Budget. This Budget will include the ARRA job stabilization funds we will be receiving in the amount of $39,569. There were funds changed from state to federal level.
Motion was made Steffanie Seegmiller, seconded by Monica Miller, to amend the 2010/2011 Budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Annexation – There was a discussion on the projections – revenues and it appears to be a good long term plan. There are to be curriculum enhancements. There will be continued Committee of Ten discussion regarding finances, board elections and bond issues.
Board Comment
None.
Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Steffanie Seegmiller, to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing district personnel. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Monica Miller, to return to Open Session. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Monica Miller, to approve the closed session minutes. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
DATE: __________________________
PRESIDENT: _____________________
SECRETARY: _____________________