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Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met Dec. 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The following members answered roll call at the regular meeting of the Auburn Board of Education on December 18, 2019: Present: Fred Jessup, John Megginson, Josh Smith, Brad Smith, and Carl Kessler. Absent: Matt Kern and Scott Norris. Also present were Darren Root, Mark Dudley, Matt Grimm, Jay Weber, Sandy Parrish, Erin Bidleman, and Ruby Howard secretary to the board.

Megginson moved to adopt the agenda. B. Smith seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:

Jessup yea                  Norris absent

Kern absent                B. Smith yea

Kessler yea                 J. Smith yea

Megginson yea

There being 5 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.

Kessler moved to open the Truth in Taxation Hearing. Megginson seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:

Jessup yea                  Norris absent

Kern absent                B. Smith yea

Kessler yea                 J. Smith yea

Megginson yea

There being 5 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.

Jessup for asked for public comments. There was none.

B. Smith moved to close the Truth in Taxation Hearing. Megginson seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:

Jessup yea                  Norris absent

Kern absent                B. Smith yea

Kessler yea                 J. Smith yea

Megginson yea

There being 5 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.

J. Smith moved to adopt the Levy. Kessler seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:

Jessup yea                  Norris absent

Kern absent                B. Smith yea

Kessler yea                 J. Smith yea

Megginson yea

There being 5 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.

Kessler moved to go into Closed Session at 7:15. Megginson seconded the motion. The voting as follows:

Jessup yea                  Norris absent

Kern absent                B. Smith yea

Kessler yea                 J. Smith yea

Megginson yea

There being 5 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.

Board came out of Closed Session at 7:22 pm.

Recognition

 Jay Weber - Cross Country Coach - 2021 Boston Marathon Qualifier

Spotlight

o Mrs. Busby’s Class

Guest Speaker - Marine Biologist - Dr. Jodie Rummer

Megginson moved to approve consent agenda items which consisted of:

 Approved Minutes of Regular Board Meeting 11/20/2019

 Approved Minutes of Special Board Meeting 11/20/2019

 Approved School District Accounts Payable / Payroll

 Approved School Activity Accounts Payable

 Approved Monthly Financial Report

 Approved Monthly Activity Accounts Report

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 2:20 - Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 2:70 - Vacancies on the School Board - Filling Vacancies

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 2:100 - Board Member Conflict of Interest

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 2:105 - Ethics and Gift

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 2:110 - Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 2:200 - Types of School Board Meetings

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 2:220 - School Board Meeting Procedure

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 2:250 - Access to District Public Records

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 2:260 - Uniform Grievance Procedure

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 3:50 - Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 4:15 - Identity

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 4:30 - Revenue and Investments

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 4:40 - Incurring Debt

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 4:80 - Accounting and Audits

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 4:110 - Transportation

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 4:140 - Waiver of Student Fees

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 4:150 - Facility Management and Building Programs

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 4:170 - Safety

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 4:175 - Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 4:190 - Targeted School Violence Prevention Program

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:10 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:20 - Workplace Harassment Prohibited

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:30 - Hiring Process and Criteria

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:50 - Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:90 - Abused and Neglected Child Reporting

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:100 - Staff Development Program

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:120 - Employee Ethics; Conduct; and Conflict of Interest

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:125 - Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:150 - Personnel Records

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:190 - Teacher Qualifications

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:200 - Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:220 - Substitute Teachers

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:250 - Leaves of Absence

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:260 - Student Teachers

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:285 - Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:290 - Employment Termination and Suspensions

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 5:330 - Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 6:15 - School Accountability

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 6:20 - School Year Calendar and Day

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 6:60 - Curriculum Content

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 6:65 - Student Social and Emotional Development

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 6:150 - Home and Hospital Instruction

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 6:180 - Extended Instructional Programs

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 6:210 - Instructional Materials

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 6:270 - Guidance and Counseling Program

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 6:300 - Graduation Requirements

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 6:310 - High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 6:320 - High School Credit for Proficiency

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 7:20 - Harassment of Students Prohibited

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 7:150 - Agency and Police Interviews

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 7:180 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 7:190 - Student Behavior

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 7:200 - Suspension Procedures

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 7:270 - Administering Medicines to Students

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 7:290 - Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 7:340 - Student Records

 Approved Second Reading of Board Policy 8:30 - Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

 Accepted Resignation of F/S Boys Basketball Coach - Craig Fuchs

 Employed F/S Boys Basketball Coach – Ben Ladage

 Employed ES/MS/HS Music Teacher – Sarah Crim

 Approved Graduation List

J. Smith seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:

Jessup yea                  Norris absent

Kern absent                B. Smith yea

Kessler yea                 J. Smith yea

Megginson yea

There being 5 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Report

 District Updates

 Cash Flow Analysis

Kessler moved to authorize superintendent to apply for a matching School Maintenance Grant. J. Smith seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:

Jessup yea                  Norris absent

Kern absent                B. Smith yea

Kessler yea                 J. Smith yea

Megginson yea

There being 5 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.

Megginson moved to adjourn at 7:47 pm. Kessler seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:

Jessup yea                  Norris absent

Kern absent                B. Smith yea

Kessler yea                 J. Smith yea

Megginson yea

There being 5“yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried

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