Sangamon Sun

Athens Community Unit School District 213 Board met Dec. 11.

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 December 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

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

Mr. Ingram arrived at 7:03 p.m.

Members Absent: None

Administrators Present: Laird, Binegar, Reed, Szoke

Visitors Present: L. Budinger

Reception Of Visitors, Petitions, Communciations

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. Shiffer to approve the consent agenda including the November 13, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes, November 13, 2017 Executive Session Minutes and Financial Reports.

Roll Call: Yeas: Mayfield, Shiffer, Epperson, Gordon, Penrod, Woodrum Nays: 0

Approval Of Monthly Bills

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to approve the bills payable for December in the amount of $1,165,244.82.

Roll Call: Yeas: Mayfield, Ingram, Penrod, Shiffer, Woodrum, Epperson, Gordon Nays: 0

Report Of The Superintendent

Action Items

Personnel Recommendations

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to accept the extra duty resignation of Mr. Ryan Knox from his position as 6th grade boys basketball coach, approve the maternity leave of absence for Mrs. Kiersten Edgar, from February 26, 2018 through April 23, 2018, approve the FMLA request for Mrs. Pat Hinds, from December 18, 2017 through February 5, 2018, approve the employment of Mr. Gary Ethell as head of maintenance, effective immediately, and approve the extra duty employment of Mr. Fletcher Morgan as 6th grade boys basketball coach, effective for the 2017-18 school year.

Roll Call: Yeas: Mayfield, Ingram, Penrod, Shiffer, Woodrum, Epperson, Gordon Nays: 0

Resolution Providing for and Requiring the Submission of the Proposition of Issuing School Building Bonds to the Voters of the District at the General Primary Election to be Held on March 20, 2018

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to adopt a Resolution Providing for and Requiring the Submission of the Proposition of Issuing School Building Bonds to the Voters of the District at the General Primary Election to be Held on March 20, 2018.

Roll Call: Yeas: Mayfield, Ingram, Penrod, Shiffer, Woodrum, Epperson, Gordon Nays: 0

Language Arts Textbook Adoption

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to approve the purchase of a Language Arts textbook

series, for grades K-8th, in the amount of $89,000, to be paid over three years.

Roll Call: Yeas: Mayfield, Ingram, Penrod, Shiffer, Woodrum, Epperson, Gordon Nays: 0

7:15 P.M. – Truth In Taxation Hearing

Mr. Laird presented the proposed amounts to be levied for the year 2017.

Adoption of Tax Levy

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to adopt the 2017 tax levy.

Roll Call: Yeas: Mayfield, Ingram, Penrod, Shiffer, Woodrum, Epperson, Gordon Nays: 0

Adoption of Compliance Resolution

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to adopt a Resolution certifying compliance with the Truth in Taxation Act and to approve the filing of these documents with the County Clerks of Menard, Sangamon and Logan Counties.

Roll Call: Yeas: Mayfield, Ingram, Penrod, Shiffer, Woodrum, Epperson, Gordon Nays: 0

Informational Items

Enrollment Report

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

Suspension Report

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

Principal’s Reports

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

Announcements

Mr. Laird informed the Board that BLDD would be offering a “Referendum Boot Camp” on December 20th and that the District’s attorney will put together a list of “do’s & don’ts” for getting Referendum information out to the public.

Adjournment

Mr. Penrod adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.

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