Galesburg Reporter

Abingdon-Avon Community Unit No. 276 Board of Education met March 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The regular meeting of the Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 Board of Education was called to order at 7:01 p.m. with Brooks presiding. The following members were present: Craver, Mason, Hess, Serven, Quinn, and Brooks. Mrs. Terwilliger was absent.

Scheduled Visitors: AAMS State Champion Robotics Team – The team was celebrated by the Board during a pre-meeting meet and greet. The team was photographed with the Board and their families.

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

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

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

Mrs. MacGregor presented the Curriculum Director monthly report.

Superintendent Curry presented the monthly Superintendent Report and discussed the following:

1. Financial Update:

1.1 Fund Balance Update as of Today

2. Recognitions and Congratulations

3. Staff members of the Month for February – Sponsored by Ben Forney State Farm, Abingdon IL – Mrs. Rose Guthrie - Hedding Elementary Teacher and Mrs. Terri Dickerson – Hedding Elementary Teacher Aide.

4. District Panning Update

5. ISBE Maintenance Grant Information - All grants will be funded, some may need to be amended. We have not received official notification yet.

6. Board Workshop Date - Scheduled for March 24in.

7. District Improvement Team Meeting Update

8. Memorandum of Understanding with the AATA - Dr. Curry noted that the MOU is between the district and the AAEA. He acknowledged his typo. This MOU clarifies working conditions for our two district social workers.

9. A formal clarification of contract language. Student Admission Costs - Dr. Curry noted that a question came from a local parent regarding student fees to get in to sporting events. The current cost is $1.00. The Board discussed other options.

10. Second Reading of Policies to be Updated: 6:65, 6:150,6:180, 6:270, 6:300, 6:300 E2, 6:300-E3, 6:310, 6:320, 7:20, 7:150, 7:180, 7:190, 7:200, 7:270, 7:270-AP1, 7:270-AP2, 7:290, 7:340, 8:30

11. Risk Management Plan/Tort Discussion - Dr. Curry mentioned that the State Statute regarding one-time TORT fund transfers is scheduled to sunset on June 30, 2020. It might be in the district's best interest to make a transfer in the next three months in case this mechanism is not renewed.

12. Secure Classroom Latches – Dr. Curry presented a product that could be retro-fitted to all current doors that could provide quick locking deadbolt security in the event of a crisis.

13. Early Release Dates for 2020-2021 – Dr. Curry noted that if the district wants to provide quality grade-level planning time and content-related collaboration for our staff, as well as targeted professional development, he is suggesting that we return to dismissal every week in 2020-2021. He is recommending Friday early dismissals next year.

14. District Office Art Gallery – Dr. Curry noted that he has turned the District Office into an Art Gallery. Student work from Pre-K through 12th grade is displayed in the office. The intention is to change the works out every trimester and hold an "opening” with all artists and families.

15. Coronavirus Update - Dr. Curry noted that he believes that the COVID-19 concerns from urban areas will soon reach rural areas. He would not be surprised if the Governor closes schools in the next week. He shared the current mitigation plans that are in place with the maintenance and custodial departments. He noted that he has been working on a plan for what to do when/if schools are shutdown – but that many decisions will based on ISBE guidance.

8. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Mason to go into Executive Session at 8:14 p.m. Roll call: Craver, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Serven, yea; Quinn, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

9. A motion was made by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Quinn to return to Open Session at 9:15 p.m. Roll call: Craver, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Serven, yea; Quinn, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

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

11. A motion was made by Mr. Serven and seconded by Mr. Mason to approve upon Second Reading, the following Policies: 6:65, 6:150,6:180, 6:270, 6:300, 6:300-E2, 6:300-E3, 6:310, 6:320, 7:20, 7:150, 7:180, 7:190, 7:200, 7:270, 7:270-AP1, 7:270-AP2, 7:290, 7:340, 8:30. Roll call: Craver, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Serven, yea; Quinn, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

12. A motion was made by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Quinn to approve the Abingdon Avon Risk Management Plan for 2019-2020. Roll call: Craver, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Serven, yea; Quinn, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

13. A motion was made by Mr. Craver and seconded by Mr. Serven to approve the Membership in the IHSA for HS Activities. Roll call: Craver, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Serven, yea; Quinn, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed

14. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Mason to Adjourn at 9:24 p.m. Roll call: Craver, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Serven, yea; Quinn, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

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