ARTHUR COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #305

Arthur Board of Education

Regular Meeting – June 8, 2011

 

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

                   Communications – Superintendent Wilson read the following notes – Fine Arts Boosters thanked the district for the donation of sports passes to the silent auction – appreciate the support and wonderful facilities at the Arthur Schools; Class of 2011 thanked Mr. Wilson and School Board members for allowing them to go on their senior trip; Class of 2012 Prom Committee thanked Mr. Wilson and School Board members for allowing them to put on such a fun prom this year.

Public Comment

                   None.

                   Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Doug Kitchen, to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2011 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

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

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

ELEMENTARY REPORT

                   Principal Condill discussed the following items in his report:

·         Honor Roll

·         Amish Graduation/Amish Rep. Terms

·         Registration – August 9 & 10, 2011

·         Volunteers – Thank you to all the volunteers that helped this year

·         Calendar of Events
- August 9 & 10 – Registration
- August 16 – New Teacher’s Orientation
- August 17 – Teacher’s Institute
- August 18 - First Day of School

 

SECONDARY REPORT

                   Principal Alexander discussed the following items in his report:

·         Activity Fund

·         Spring Sports
- High School Track – Karly Goodman and Jesse Daily qualified for State;
- Baseball – LOVC 1st team – Zach Riley, Honorable Mention – Trevor Schrock, Jake Hatten, Daniel Allen and Evan Seegmiller;
- Softball – LOVC 1st Team – Ashley Tabb, 2nd Team – Myranda Tabb and Kaitlyn Kauffman;

- JH Track – State Medal Winners – Emily Kauffman – 1st Shot Put, Jessica Davis – 8th in 100 meters, Relay Team Tyler Schuring, Graeme Stewart, Steven Wright and Cole Garmon – 5th in 4 X 400 M;
- Tyler Schuring 1st  in 400 Meter and 3rd in 200 Meter

·         Coop Renewal with Lovington (2011-12 and 2012-2013)
- High School Boys/Girls Track

·         Honor Roll

·         Driver Education
- Summer classes began June 7

·         Average Daily Attendance – Jr. High 96% & High School 94.8%

·         Awards Day – Booklet of Award Winners

·         Senior Trip Expense Report

·         Jr./Sr. Schedule for next year – 2011-12
- Homeroom will NOT be at the end of the day
- Class periods will be 45 minutes instead of 46 minutes

·         Handbook Changes

·         Calendar of Events
- May/June 31-3 – Sports Camps
- May 6 – Six Flags Trip
- August 9 & 10 – Registration

                   Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Monica Miller, to renew the Coop with Lovington in High School Boys/Girls Track for the 2011/12 and 2012/13 school years.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

 

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

                   Superintendent Wilson discussed the following items in his report:

·         Articles – Capitol Watch/Broadway Articles regarding current educational issues in Springfield

·         Graduation – Proud of our students and those in attendance

·         Meeting with Jim Miller and Lovington for Transportation Transition

·         June 13th – Lovington Board Meeting

·         Illinois Funds - Rates

·         Board Convention – Embassy Suites

·         Workshops – Board Convention

                   Superintendent Wilson discussed the following fee increases for 2011-2012.

Cafeteria Pricing                   2010-2011       2011-2012

            K-12 Breakfast                        $1.60               $1.75
            K-6 Lunch                               $1.85               $2.00
            7-12 Lunch                              $2.10               $2.25
            Adult Lunch                             $2.60               $2.75

            Textbook Fees                      2010-2011       2011-2012

            Kindergarten             $22.00             $25.00
            1 – 8                                        $30.00             $34.00
            9 – 12                          $8 per class   $9 per class                                                                                       ($56.00)                       ($63.00)

                        Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Monica Miller, to adopt the 2011/12 cafeteria/textbook fees as presented.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Board Comment

                   Steffanie Seegmiller said graduations were great.  The Fun Day at the Grade School was a good way to end the year.

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

                   Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Linda Collins, to approve an unpaid leave of absence for Amy Hooten from August 17, 2011 through September 30, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

                   Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

 

                                      DATE: ______________________________

 

                                      PRESIDENT: _________________________

 

                                      SECRETARY: _________________________