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Athens Community Unit School District 213 Board met Nov. 18.

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 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Members Present: Gordon, Penrod, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt, Woodrum

Members Absent: Mayfield

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

Visitors Present: C. Dion

Reception of Visitors, Petitions, Communications

Mr. Penrod presented a Thank You note, received from Brodee McCormick, thanking the Board for his recent recognition.

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was amended to add Congratulatory Resolutions as an Action Item.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Mrs. Woodrum, seconded by Mr. Purchis to approve the consent agenda, including the October 30, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes, October 30, 2019 Executive Session Minutes and financial reports. Roll Call: Yeas: Woodrum, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt, Gordon, Penrod

Nays: 0

Approval of Monthly Bills

Motion by Mrs. Woodrum, seconded by Mr. Purchis to approve the bills, payable for November 2019, in the amount of $1,304,668.71. Roll Call: Yeas: Woodrum, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt, Gordon, Penrod

Nays: 0

Report of the Superintendent

Action Items/Possible Action Items

Personnel Recommendations

Motion by Mrs. Woodrum, seconded by Mr. Purchis to approve the extra duty employment of Mr. Kyle Hopps, as 6th grade boys basketball coach, effective immediately. Roll Call: Yeas: Woodrum, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt, Gordon, Penrod

Nays: 0

Truth in Taxation Authorization Notice

Motion by Mrs. Woodrum, seconded by Mr. Purchis to approve a Resolution regarding the Estimated Amounts Necessary to be Levied for the Year 2019. Roll Call: Yeas: Woodrum, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt, Gordon, Penrod

Nays: 0

Let Greenhouse Bids

Action on letting greenhouse bids was tabled, until the December board meeting, pending additional information on bid specifications.

Congratulatory Resolutions

Motion by Mrs. Woodrum, seconded by Mr. Purchis to approve the Congratulatory Resolutions to be presented to the Varsity Volleyball team and Cross Country runner, Noah McIntire, for their recent post season success at the State level.

Roll Call: Yeas: Woodrum, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt, Gordon, Penrod

Nays: 0

Informational Items

Building Remodel Update

Mr. Penrod and Mr. Laird reported on the status of the building project to date, provided a budget update, and the Board discussed and prioritized future projects to be completed.

Enrollment Report

The October 31st enrollment report was presented for the Board’s review.

Suspension Report

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

Principal’s Report

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

Announcements

There were no announcements.

Adjournment

Mr. Penrod adjourned the meeting at 8:02. p.m.

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