ARTHUR COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #305
Arthur Board of Education
Regular Meeting – May 11, 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, Steffanie Seegmiller, Doug Kitchen, Beth Wiley, Linda Collins, Ed Miller, Monica Miller, Buck Condill, Gary Alexander and Travis Wilson.
Communications – Thank you notes were read from faculty/staff members for the Subway gift cards. Many teachers expressed their appreciation to the Administrators and School Board members. They noted their good fortune to be able to be a part of the Arthur Schools.
Public Comment
Graeme Stewart spoke about attending board meetings for his Boy Scout merit badge.
Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Doug Kitchen, to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2011 meeting. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Doug Kitchen, to approve the minutes of the April 27, 2011 special 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 Steffanie Seegmiller, seconded by Monica Miller, 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:
·
Mrs. Smith
and Mrs. Singer – Junior High Student Council
- Members attending were Avery Schrock, Jeremy Plank, Nathan Rose, Brooke Tabb,
Jessica Davis and Emily Kauffman
· Activity Fund
· Senior Trip
· LOVC Senior Award – Jesse Daily and Myranda Tabb
· Junior High Track – State qualifiers
· National Honor Society
· Prom
· Dessert Theater
· Class Officers/Student Council for 2011-12
· FFA – Awards Night on May 19
· Honors Assembly
· Family and Consumer Science Class
· Rotary Youth Leadership Award
· Coles Moultrie Electric Coop Youth Conference in Springfield
·
Junior High
boys Basketball and Cheerleading - Cooperative
- Mr. Alexander recommends we coop these sports with Lovington
· IHSA Membership Renewal
· IESA Membership Renewal
· June Meeting – Coop renewal with Lovington in High School Boys and Girls Track
· Calendar of Events
Motion was made by Doug Kitchen, seconded by Linda Collins, to Coop Junior High Boys Basketball and Cheerleading with Lovington. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Steffanie Seegmiller, seconded by Doug Kitchen, to renew membership in IHSA for the 2011/2012 school year. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Steffanie Seegmiller, to renew the 2011/2012 membership in IESA for the Grade School/Junior High. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
ELEMENTARY REPORT
Principal Condill discussed the following items in his report:
·
DARE
Graduation
- May 10 at Grade School
- Thank you to the Village of Arthur, Arthur School Board, Mr. Wilson, Mr.
Goodman, Odd Fellows Lodge 742, Rebekahs 347, Mrs. Guernsey, Ms. Rush, Mrs.
Marner and Mr. Kingery
· 3rd and 4th Grade Program - Very entertaining, educational and energetic program
· Special Events
· Farm Day
· 7th Grade Orientation – May 23rd
· Self Contained Graduation – May 28, 11 a.m. at Otto Center
· IESA Membership Renewal
· Tarble Arts Center Children’s Exhibition
· Calendar – May 12 thru May 28
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Wilson discussed the following items in his report:
· Interest Rates
·
Speech
Therapy Clinic in summer
- Proposal to Timm Trust
- Six Weeks – 15/16 Children
· Tax Levy
· Letter from Glasgow & Foltz regarding Cora Betts Scholarship
· Earning For Learning/Consolidated - $259.26
· Roof Grant – No money
·
Football
Season Trainers
- St. Mary’s Proposal
- No Cost
- Consensus was to pursue
· Broadway News
Motion was made by Steffanie Seegmiller, seconded by Doug Kitchen, to approve the 2011/2012 calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Doug Kitchen, to adopt the resolution of prevailing hourly wage. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Superintendent Wilson discussed the summer work list and asked for board input.
Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Steffanie Seegmiller, to renew the IASB membership for 2011/2012. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Superintendent Wilson discussed the Annexation. Board members from Lovington attended the meeting. Teachers are working together on curriculum.
BOARD COMMENT
The Junior High/Senior High Awards Assembly was a very good day.
Motion was made by Linda Collins, seconded by Monica Miller, to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing negotiations. 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 Monica Miller, seconded by Steffanie Seegmiller, to approve the closed session minutes. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion was made by Monica Miller, seconded by Linda Collins, to approve a three year bus contract for 2011-2014. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
DATE: ________________________________
PRESIDENT: ___________________________
SECRETARY: ___________________________