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Athens Community Unit School District 213 Board met Nov. 13.

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 November 13, 2017 at 6:45 p.m.

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

Members Absent: None

Administrators Present: Laird, Binegar, Rhoades, Szoke, Reed

Visitors Present: C. Dion, D. Kays, M. Butler, K. Edgar, B. McCormick, M. Starkey

Executive Session

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to enter into executive session for the discussion of matters pertaining to personnel at 6:45 p.m.

Roll Call: Ayes: 7 Nays: 0

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to re-enter regular session at 6:59 p.m.

Roll Call: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0

Reception Of Visitors, Petitions, Communciations

Melody Starkey and Brodee McCormick, of the Athens FFA Chapter, shared a power point presentation highlighting the 2017 National Convention that was held in Indianapolis in October.

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 October 23, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes, October 23, 2017 Executive Session 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 November in the amount of $298,791.38.

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 Mr. Patrick Dixon, as a custodian at Athens Junior High School, effective immediately, and accept the resignation of Mrs. Jackie Lindsay, from her position as Varsity Softball coach, at Athens High School, effective immediately.

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

Three Circles FFA Grant

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Athens Education Association regarding the Three Circles FFA Grant for the 2017-18 school year.

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

Truth in Taxation Authorization Notice

Motion by Mrs. Mayfield, seconded by Mr. Ingram to approve a Resolution regarding the Estimated Amounts Necessary to Be Levied for the year 2017.

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

Informational Items

Referendum Presentation

Mr. Kevin Heid from Stifel Nicolas presented information on the referendum tax levy structure and potential wording for the ballot question.

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

Announcements

There were no announcements.

Adjournment

Mr. Penrod adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.

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