Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met March 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The following members answered roll call at the regular meeting of the Auburn Board of Education March 19, 2018: Present: Fred Jessup, John Megginson, Mike Heren, Scott Norris, Matt Kern, and Josh Smith. Absent: Chuck DuBois. Also present were Darren Root, Nathan Essex, Mark Dudley, Matt Grimm, Amy Donaldson, Dave Bates, Sandy Parrish, Sarah Smith, Bonnie Dickey, Teri Colyer, Ken Reedy, Missy Miller, Julie Waghorn, Lillian Waghorn, Jay Weber, Erin Bidleman, and Ruby Howard secretary to the board.
Norris moved to adopt the agenda. Megginson seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:
DuBois absent Megginson yea
Heren yea Norris yea
Jessup yea Smith yea
Kern yea
There being 6 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.
Recognitions
• Lillian Waghorn – Sangamon County 7th Grade Spelling Bee Champion
• Ben Warwick – Sangamon County 7th Grade Spelling Bee 2nd Place
Spotlight
• Citizenship Concert “Be A Hero” – Missy Miller and Ken Reedy
There was discussion to change board meeting nights to Wednesday.
Norris moved to adopt the agenda. Megginson seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:
DuBois absent Megginson yea
Heren yea Norris yea
Jessup yea Smith yea
Kern yea
There being 6 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.
Presentation and Explanation of Holiday Proposal - Root
Heren moved to open Holiday Proposal Hearing. Smith seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:
DuBois absent Megginson yea
Heren yea Norris yea
Jessup yea Smith yea
Kern yea
There being 6 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.
Jessup ask for public comments. There were none.
Heren moved to close the Holiday Proposal Hearing. Norris seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:
DuBois absent Megginson yea
Heren yea Norris yea
Jessup yea Smith yea
Kern yea
There being 6 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.
Heren moved to enter Closed Session at 7:20 pm. Smith seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:
DuBois absent Megginson yea
Heren yea Norris yea
Jessup yea Smith yea
Kern yea
There being 6 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.
Board came out of Closed Session at 8:21 pm.
Heren moved to approve the Holiday Proposal that includes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President Abraham Lincoln, General Casimir Pulaski, Columbus Day, and Veterans’ Day. Megginson seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:
DuBois absent Megginson yea
Heren yea Norris yea
Jessup yea Smith yea
Kern yea
There being 6 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.
Heren moved to approve consent agenda items which consisted of:
• Approved SASED Action Items
• Approve the SASED Resolution Authorizing Notice of Nonrenewal of Probationary Teachers/Staff
• Approved Regular Board Meeting of 2/19/2018
• Approved and Seal Closed Session of 2/19/2018
• Approved School District Accounts Payable / Payroll
• Approved School Activity Accounts Payable
• Approved Monthly Financial Report
• Approved Monthly Activity Accounts Report
• Re-employ Licensed Staff
• Re-employ Non-Tenured Licensed Staff
• Approve System of Dismissal List
• Approved IHSA 18/19 Membership
• Approved IESA 18/19 Membership
• Approved Bus Driver Handbook
• Approved First Reading of Board Policy - 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
• Approved First Reading of Board Policy - 4:40 Incurring Debt
• Approved First Reading of Board Policy - 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
• Approved First Reading of Board Policy - 5:170 Copyright
• Accepted Resignation of HS Spanish Teacher - Christine Micancin
• Approved 18/19 School Calendar
• Approved JH Wrestling Coach - Jimmy Yago
• Adopted Resolution for Flex Spending Plan
Norris seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:
DuBois absent Megginson yea
Heren yea Norris yea
Jessup yea Smith yea
Kern yea
There being 6 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, president declared the motion carried.
Megginson moved to accept MS Gym Floor Bid from Sport Floor Refinishing for $57,117. Kern seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:
DuBois absent Megginson yea
Heren yea Norris yea
Jessup yea Smith yea
Kern yea
There being 6 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, president declared the motion carried.
Superintendent Report
• District Updates
▪ Detachment / Annexation Petition
• Cash Flow Analysis / Index
Nathan Essex gave presentation on new Math books for 18/19.
Norris moved to adjourn at 8:44 pm. Heren seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:
DuBois absent Megginson yea
Heren yea Norris yea
Jessup yea Smith yea
Kern yea
There being 6 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.
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