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Arthur Community Unit School District #305 Board of Education met June 18

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The regular meeting of the Arthur Board of Education was called to order by President Beth Wiley at 6:00 pm on June 18, 2025 in the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Cafeteria with the following members in attendance: Beth Wiley, Brock Casteel, Mitch Fleming, Monica Green, Ryan Nettles and Jenny Moore. Mr. Shannon Cheek was also present. Justin Wierman was absent.

The Pledge ofAllegiance was recited.

Recognition of visitors and receipt of communications:

Cameron Schrock, a student at Arthur Grade School, shared how he uses an iPad to communicate at school. Judy Uphoff, a member of the Lovington Technology Foundation presented a $40,000 check to the district to be used for technology at LGS.

Fiscal Year 2025 Amended Budget Hearing was held.

Public Comment:

Heather Strack, a teacher at Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School spoke about administrator salaries and teacher salaries.

Michael Strack, husband of Heather Strack, spoke about federal and state laws. Mr. Strack submitted a written statement that he asked be entered into record.

A motion was made by Brock Casteel, seconded by Ryan Nettles to approve the consent agenda as presented with one change to the May 21st meeting minutes noted. The consent agenda included: May 21, 2025 Board Meeting minutes, bills totaling $154,789.84, the Treasurer's Report, donations, and approval of Press Policy 118. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Mitch Fleming to approve FY 25 Amended Budget. All members present voted yea. Motion carried.

Discussion was had regarding approval of Meeting Dates and Times. The topic was tabled for further consideration regarding locations.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Jenny Moore to approve an increase in Sub Pay from $130 per day to $135 per day.

Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mitch Fleming, seconded by Ryan Nettles to approve an increase of all Lunch Fees by $0.10. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Brock Casteel, seconded by Mitch Fleming to approve Athletic Training Services with Carle Sports Medicine.

Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Brock Casteel to approve Custodial Services Contract with Decker Family Cleaning. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mitch Fleming, seconded by Ryan Nettles to approve Commercial Insurance Renewal. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Monica Green to approve Psychology Services Contract with Presence Learning.

Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

Principal Reports were presented.

The Superintendent's Report was presented. Regarding facilities, the Health Life Safety Amendment for the high school was approved by ISBE for replacement of the high school building, summer cleaning is underway, and discussion regarding roof repairs at LGS and AGS has started. Regarding celebrations, the Health Life Safety amendment was approved, and the administrative team participated in a retreat that was beneficial to the group.

In Board Comment Jenny Moore thanked the administration for highlighting ALAH alumni on social media. Beth Wiley thanked the coaches and teachers for their summer work including athletic camps, FFA trips, and Drivers Education activities. Mitch Fleming agreed with Beth Wiley, specifically highlighting Austin Romine's work with athletics over the summer.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Mitch Fleming to go into closed session at 6:53 pm under the Open Meetings Act for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2 (с )(1). Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Mitch Fleming to leave executive session at 7:24 pm. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Brock Castell to accept executive session minutes as read in executive session.

Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Mitch Fleming to accept letters of resignation from Certified Staff including: Mike Haste as 3rd Grade Teacher at Atwood Hammond Grade School, and Katy Agney as Art Teacher at Lovington Grade School and Atwood Hammond Grade School. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by

Mitch Fleming to accept letters of resignation from Non-Certified Staff including:

Lynnette Wilson as secretary at Arthur Grade School. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Jenny Moore to approve hiring of Certified Staff including: Brett Pope for Social Studies Teacher at Atwood Hammond Grade School. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jenny Moore, seconded by Ryan Nettles to approve hiring of Non-Certified Staff including: Alexa Miller as secretary at Arthur Grade School. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Brock Casteel, seconded by Mitch Fleming to approve Extra Curricular Staff including: hiring Tiffany Reedy as Scholastic Bowl Sponsor at Lovington Grade School, hiring Jennifer Ingram as Student Council Sponsor at Lovington Grade School, hiring Morgan Wendt as JH Volleyball Assistant Coach, hiring Caty Baldwin as Concession Manager for the high school, Cortney Hall as JH volunteer Cross Country Coach, Luke Frantz as volunteer HS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, and hiring Emma McClain as JH Cheer Coach. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Mitch Fleming to approve Non-Certified Staff raises at 3.25%. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mitch Fleming, seconded by Ryan Nettles to approve Administrative Staff raises at 3.25%. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Brock Casteel to approve Administrative Contracts for Chris Forman and Steffanie Seegmiller. Upon roll, all members present voted yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ryan Nettles, seconded by Jenny Moore to adjourn at 7:28 pm. Upon roll, all members present voted yea.

Motion carried.

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