ARTHUR COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #305

Arthur Board of Education

Regular Meeting – August 11, 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, Gary Alexander, Buck Condill and Travis Wilson.  Ronnie Cole was absent.

                   Communications – Thank you note from JD Graham and Mark Smith for their opportunity to attend Midwest Moodle Moot.

Public Comment

                   JD Graham thanked the board for their Moodle Training and discussed some of the benefits.

                   Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Steffanie Seegmiller, to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2010 and July 19, 2010 meetings.  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 Doug Kitchen, seconded by Jason Ray, to approve the monthly Treasurer’s Report as presented.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   2010-2011 District Budget – Superintendent Wilson discussed the Budget Comparison data he prepared/distributed to board members.

                   Motion was made by Jason Ray, seconded by Monica Miller, to place the tentative budget on file for public inspection and establishing the Budget Hearing and adoption on September 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

ELEMENTARY REPORT

                   Principal Condill discussed the following items in his report:

1.   Building and Grounds

-Things look great and ready to go

-Thanks to Summer Maintenance Crew for their hard work

2.   Registration

-Thanks to Mrs. Marner for organizing – great job

-Thank you to Mrs. Marner, Mrs. Cornwell, Mrs. Poorman, Mrs. Chupp, Mrs. Whitaker and Mrs. Nall for helping at registration

-Thanks to Mrs. McCarthy and Miss Harrison for greeting our new kindergarteners and their parents

-Enrollment figures:

              Kindergarten – 48           Fourth – 37

              First – 44                        Fifth – 37

              Second – 46                             Sixth – 36

              Third – 46                       Total k-6 = 294

3.   ISAT Scores

-All grades met AYP

-Percentages attached

                   4.  Calendar of Events
                        -New Teacher’s Orientation – August 17
                        -Teacher’s Institute – August 18
                        -First Day of School – August 19
                        -Parent/Grandparent Day – September 10

SECONDARY REPORT

                   Principal Alexander discussed the following items in his report:

1.   Class of1970 – Tour

2.   Registration
-Jr High Students – 70
-High School Students - 114

3.   Activity Fund

4.   ISAT Scores

5.   PSAE Scores

6.   Football Numbers and Volleyball Numbers

7.   Calendar Dates

-VB and FB Practice Begins – August 11

-FB Red and Gold Game/Parents Night – August 20

-VB Red and White Game – August 24

-JH/HS Pictures – August 25

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

                   Principal Wilson discussed the following items in his report:

1.   School Van – Looking for a Replacement

2.   Athletic Trainer for Football

-Dr. Hartmann will Help

-Dr. Brown will help

-Looking for student Trainers

3.   Annexation

-Questions

-Discussion Items

                   Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Jason Ray, to discard executive session tapes from July through December 2008.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Student Achievement/AYP- Principal Condill discussed the elementary and the 5^th and 6^th grade Reading were areas of concern.  Principal Alexander reported that on the ISAT the high school did not meet in Reading/Math.

Election of Vice Presidency –

                   Linda Collins nominated Doug Kitchen for the office of Vice President.  Doug Kitchen being the only candidate nominated for the office of Vice President, President Daily declares him elected by acclamation. 

Election of Board Secretary –

                   Monica Miller nominated Jason Ray for the office of Secretary.  Jason Ray being the only candidate nominated for the office of Secretary, President Daily declares him elected by acclamation.

BOARD COMMENT

                   Monica Miller remarked that Kristin Nall appreciates the board support for pre-school.

                   Steffanie Seegmiller would like to see a Moodle demo.

                   Closed Session – Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Monica Miller, to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing 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 Linda Collins, seconded by Monica Miller, to approve the minutes of the closed session meeting.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Jason Ray, to accept Valerie Cornwell’s resignation as Concession Manager.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Motion was made by Jason Ray, seconded by Linda Collins, to accept Erica Carter’s resignation as Assistant Junior High Volleyball coach.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Jason Ray, to increase building administrator’s salaries by 2% for the 2010-2011 school year.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

                                      DATE: ________________________________

                                      PRESIDENT: ___________________________

                                      SECRETARY: ___________________________