Galesburg Reporter

Abingdon-Avon Community Unified School District met Sept. 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

1. The regular meeting of the Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 Board of Education was held on September 17, 2019. The meeting was called to order at 7:14 p.m. with Brooks presiding. The following members were present: Craver, Serven, Mason, Hess and Brooks. Mr. Quinn arrived at 7:16 p.m. Mrs. Terwilliger was absent.

Public Comment was given by Mr. Mike Anderson, Abingdon resident. Mr. Anderson spoke to the Board in concern of the extra time necessary to complete homework in the new math curriculum. Additional public comment was given by Police Chief Paul Cates. Chief Cates shared information regarding the affected homeowners' thoughts on the new traffic pattern proposal.

2. A motion was made by Mr. Serven and seconded by Mr. Hess to approve the Agenda. Roll call: Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

3. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Mason to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call: Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

4. Principals Andrews, Weedman, and Anderson presented their monthly building-level Principal Reports.

5. Mrs. MacGregor presented the Curriculum Director monthly report.

6. Superintendent Curry presented the monthly Superintendent Report noting that the Employees of the Month were Colleen Hall and April Fegan, August’s Sponsor of the program is Harmon Insurance / Preston Insurance Agency,

He then discussed the following:

1. Financial Update:

1.1 Fund Balance Update – Dr. Curry noted the current fund balance was approximately $13.8 million.

1.2 Budget Questions

2. 2019-20 Administrative Vision, Mission, and Areas of Focus - Dr. Curry started the discussion on the importance of having a set of goals to focus on each year. He also noted the importance of a district level mission and vision. Each administrator detailed their Big 3 for 2019-2020. Dr. Curry followed with his Big 3 and Mission and Vision for 2019-2020. Copies of each presentation can be found on the district webpage.

3. Summer Project Update – Dr. Curry noted the following:

3.1 Roof Work Update – The high school is nearly completed and in the punch-list phase of the project. Hedding is still behind schedule and looks to be two-four weeks out from completion.

4. IASB Board Workshop - Dr. Curry noted that the IASB has again offered to facilitate a workshop on Board Governance. The Board agreed that the winter months would be the best time of year for such a Board workshop.

5. Western Division Meeting - Dr. Curry noted the date of the meeting, October 22, and asked if anyone was interested in attending.

6. Policies - Dr. Curry asked for questions regarding the policies. Mr. Quinn noted that, on principle, he did not support the verbiage in many of them but understood that they are driven by the State.

7. Sponsorship Partnership Update - Dr. Curry noted that the process was in the hands of the Sponsors management team and looked forward to hearing from them.

8. Special Education Transportation/Vehicles Lease with Knoxville - Dr. Curry noted that D276 has a minibus that it is not using. D276 currently contracts transportation services from D202 for special education students. Leasing our unused minibus to D202 would equal a no-charge fee for current contracted services for D276.

9. Traffic Pattern Changes for Hedding Grade School - Dr. Curry asked for questions regarding Abingdon Police Chief Cates' proposal.

10. Delayed Starts - Dr. Curry noted that instructional related staff members would not be required to be at school at the normal start times for staff during one or two hour delays. The goal is to ensure the safety of our staff and our students.

11. High School Chairs - Dr. Curry noted that the High School needs properly sized chairs. We have replaced a significant number over the summer. It is time to replace the rest.

12. Third Maintenance Employee - Dr. Curry noted that the maintenance director has asked for the hiring of a third member of the maintenance department.

7. A motion was made by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Hess to go into Executive Session at 9:05 p.m. Roll call: Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

8. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Hess to return to Open Session at 10:10 p.m. Roll call: Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

9. A motion was made by Mr. Serven and seconded by Mr. Mason to approve the FY 20 Budget. Roll call: Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

10. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Serven to approve the September Personnel Report. Roll call: Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

11. A motion was made by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Hess to approve the Installation of Air-conditioning on Hedding Stage. Roll call: Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

12. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Craver to approve Supporting the City of Abingdon to Move Forward with New Traffic Pattern Around Hedding Grade School. Roll call: Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

13. A motion was made by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Hess to approve the Purchase of Used MFSAB (Activity Bus). Roll call: Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

14. A motion was made by Mr. Craver and seconded by Mr. Mason to approve the following Policies: 2/20, 2/40, 2/50, 2/60, 2/110, 2/140, 2/230, 2/240, 4/20, 4/30, 4/45, 4/90, 4/100, 4/110, 4/130, 4/160, 5/35, 5/40, 5/130, 5/180, 5/310, 5/330, 6/15, 6/40,6/60, 6/65, 6/110, 6/320, 6/340, 7/170, 7/185. Roll call: Craver, yea; Quinn, abstain; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

15. A motion was made by Mr. Serven and seconded by Mr. Quinn to approve the Vehicle Lease Agreement with Knoxville. Roll call: Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

16. A motion was made by Mr. Craver and seconded by Mr. Serven to approve the New Chairs for AAHS. Roll call: Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

17. A motion was made by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Quinn to adjourn at 10:15 p.m. Roll call: Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

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