Athens School District 213 Board of Education met Jan. 27.
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 January 27, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Westervelt
Mr. Shiffer arrived at 7:11 p.m.
Members Absent: Woodrum
Administrators Present: Laird, Rhoades, Reed, Szoke, Binegar
Visitors Present: A. Trueblood, M. Butler, K. Edgar, FFA Officers (L. Adams, T. Bohannan, K. Davison)
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 Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to approve the consent agenda, including the December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2019 Executive Session Minutes and financial reports.
Roll Call: Yeas: Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Westervelt
Nays: 0
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BILLS
Motion by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to approve the bills, payable for January 2020, in the amount of $779,639.69.
Roll Call: Yeas: Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Westervelt
Nays: 0
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
ACTION ITEMS/POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
Personnel Recommendations
Motion by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to approve the employment of Ms. Sheri Tucker, as a part-time aide, at Cantrall Elementary School, effective immediately, and Mr. Russ Witmer, as a volunteer girls soccer assistant, effective for the 2019-20 school year.
Roll Call: Yeas: Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Westervelt
Nays: 0
Motion by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to approve the transfer of Mr. Matt Rhoades from his position as Junior High Principal, to the position of High School Principal, effective for the 2020-21 school year.
Roll Call: Yeas: Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Westervelt
Nays: 0
Trap Shooting Team
Motion by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Purchis to approve the Menard County Sportsman Club to use the Athens school name for a club Trap Shooting Team.
Roll Call: Yeas: Gordon, Purchis, Westervelt, Mayfield, Penrod Abstain: Shiffer
Nays: 0
Let Greenhouse Bids
Motion by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to approve letting bids for a new greenhouse.
Roll Call: Yeas: Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt
Nays: 0
School Maintenance Grant
Motion by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to approve the application for a School Maintenance Grant.
Roll Call: Yeas: Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt
Nays: 0
Seligman Scholarship
Motion by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to approve 10 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each for FY20.
Roll Call: Yeas: Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt
Nays: 0
Policy Manual Updates
Motion by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to approve the policy manual updates that were presented at the December board meeting.
Roll Call: Yeas: Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt
Nays: 0
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Construction Update
Mr. Penrod and Mr. Laird reported on the status of the building project to date and provided a budget update.
Enrollment Report
The December 31st enrollment report was presented for the Board’s review.
Suspension Report
The suspension report was presented for the Board’s review.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS
Mrs. Binegar, Mr. Rhoades, Mr. Szoke and Mr. Reed reported on recent & upcoming activities at their schools.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Penrod adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
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