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Athens Community Unit School District 213 Board met September 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Athens School District, Athens, Illinois was called to order by President Penrod on September 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Members Present: Epperson, Gordon, Ingram, Mayfield, Penrod, Shiffer, Woodrum

Members Absent: None

Administrators Present: Laird, Szoke, Reed, Binegar, Rhoades (7:09 p.m.)

Visitors Present: A. Trueblood, A. Boston

Reception Of Visitors, Petitions, Communications:

There were no comments from visitors, petitions or communications during the regular meeting.

Approval Of Agenda:

The agenda was approved as presented.

Consent Agenda:

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to approve the consent agenda including the August 28, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes and Financial Reports. Roll Call: Yeas: Mayfield, Ingram, Penrod, Shiffer, Woodrum, Epperson, Gordon Nays: 0

Approval Of Monthly Bills:

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to approve the bills payable for September in the amount of $426,416.55. Roll Call: Yeas: Mayfield, Ingram, Penrod, Shiffer, Woodrum, Epperson, Gordon Nays: 0

Report Of The Superintendent:

Action Items/Possible Action Items

Personnel Recommendations-

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to approve the employment of Mrs. Erin Nelson, as a substitute nurse, at Athens Junior High & High Schools, effective immediately. Roll Call: Yeas: Mayfield, Ingram, Penrod, Shiffer, Woodrum, Epperson, Gordon Nays: 0

Approve Medical Insurance Plan-

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to approve the renewal of the District’s health insurance plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield and approve Horace Mann as the District’s Section 125 Cafeteria Plan provider for the October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 Plan Year. Roll Call: Yeas: Mayfield, Ingram, Penrod, Woodrum, Epperson, Gordon Abstain: Shiffer Nays: 0

Reimbursement Resolution-

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to adopt a Resolution setting a maximum amount of $750 annual reimbursement allowance for Board Members. Roll Call: Yeas: Mayfield, Ingram, Penrod, Shiffer, Woodrum, Epperson, Gordon Nays: 0

7:15 p.m. Budget Hearing:

Mr. Laird presented the proposed FY18 Budget.

Adopt 2017-2018 Budget-

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to adopt the 2017-2018 Budget. Roll Call: Yeas: Mayfield, Ingram, Penrod, Shiffer, Woodrum, Epperson, Gordon Nays: 0

Informational Items:

Campus Remodel Update-

Mr. Laird & Mr. Penrod reported on discussions from a recent PTO meeting where they presented the campus remodel design concept.

Suspension Report-

The suspension report was presented for the Board’s review.

Principal’s Reports:

Mr. Szoke, Mrs. Binegar, Mr. Rhoades and Mr. Reed reported on recent and upcoming activities at their schools.

Announcements:

Mr. Laird asked Board members to notify the District Office, by October 1st, if they plan to attend the upcoming School Board Convention, to be held November 17th and 18th in Chicago.

Adjournment:

Mr. Penrod adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.

http://www.athens-213.org/school-board/board-meeting-agendas-and-minutes