Athens School District 213 Board of Education met Dec. 16.
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 December 16th, 2019 at 6:55 pm.
Members Present: Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt, Woodrum
Members Absent: None
Administrators Present: Laird, Binegar, Reed, Rhoades, Szoke
Visitors Present: None
RECEPTION OF VISITORS, PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS
No visitors, petitions or communications were presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The letting of the bids for a new greenhouse was removed from the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Mrs. Woodrum, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to approve the consent agenda, including the November 18, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes and financial reports.
Roll Call: Yeas: Woodrum, Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt Nays: 0
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BILLS
Motion by Mrs. Woodrum, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to approve the bills, payable for December 2019, in the amount of $1,343,680.02.
Roll Call: Yeas: Woodrum, Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt Nays: 0
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
ACTION ITEMS/POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
Personnel Recommendations
Motion by Mrs. Woodrum, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to approve the employment of Ms. Meghan Rhorer as an individual aid effective immediately and to approve the resignation of Mr. Bill Reed as High School Principal effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
Roll Call: Yeas: Woodrum, Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt
Nays: 0
Junior High School Improvement Plan
Motion by Mrs. Woodrum, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to approve the Junior High School improvement plan as presented by Mr. Rhoades.
Roll Call: Yeas: Woodrum, Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt
Nays: 0
Resolution of Congratulations for Football Team
Motion by Mrs. Woodrum, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to approve the Congratulatory Resolutions to be presented to the Varsity Football team for their recent post season success at the State level.
Roll Call: Yeas: Woodrum, Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt
Nays: 0
Adoption of Tax Levy and Resolution
Motion by Mrs. Woodrum, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to approve and adopt the tax levy for 2019 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 in the amount of $5,983,014.00
Roll Call: Yeas: Woodrum, Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt
Nays: 0
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Policy Manual Updates
Mr. Laird presented potential policy manual updates for the following sections of policy: School District Organization, School Board Indemnification, School Board Vacancies, Board Member Conflict of Interest, Ethics and Gift Ban, Operational Services, Workplace Harassment, Drug, Alcohol, E-Cigarette, Tobacco and Cannabis Prohibition, Employment Termination and Suspension, Home and Hospital Instruction, Visitors to and Conduct on School Property, Students – Agency and Police Interviews.
Enrollment Report
The November 30th 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. Reed, Mr. Rhoades, Mrs. Binegar and Mr. Szoke reported on recent & upcoming activities at their schools.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Mrs. Woodrum, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to enter into an executive session to discuss matters pertaining to personnel was made at 7:36 pm.
Roll Call: Yeas: Woodrum, Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt
Nays: 0
Motion by Mrs. Woodrum, seconded by Mrs. Mayfield to re-enter into regular session at 7:51 pm.
Roll Call: Yeas: Woodrum, Gordon, Mayfield, Penrod, Purchis, Shiffer, Westervelt
Nays: 0
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Penrod adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
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