Galesburg Reporter

Abingdon-Avon Community Unified School District 276 Board of Education met Aug. 12.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

In accordance with Executive Order 2020-10 issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker, this Board Meeting included a virtual component.

1. The regular meeting of the Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 Board of Education was held on August 12, 2020. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Brooks presiding.

The following members were present: Quinn, Mason, Hess, Terwilliger, Serven, Craver and Brooks.

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

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

4. Principals Weedman, Andrews, 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 and discussed the following:

1. Financial Update

1.1 Fund Balance Update as of Today 

1.2 Tentative Budget Discussion - Dr. Curry noted that the tentative budget was just that - "tentative.” He did present multiple scenarios that include reduced property tax receipts and reduced State Funding over the 20-21 school year. The budget currently shows projected Ed Fund deficits between $200,000 and $1,800,000 with all other funds ending in the black. Over the next 5 weeks, Dr. Curry will continue to work the budget for areas of savings. He also reminded the Board that any August or September Budget is a "best guess" and the Amended Budget in June will provide a truer picture of revenues and expenditures for the year. 

2. Recognitions and Congratulations - Dr. Curry shared a letter from TeachPlus that acknowledged the teacher-leader qualities portrayed by AAHS Science Teacher Nicole Vick over the summer. He celebrated the birth of Mrs. Katie Burgess' child. He also acknowledged the work of the district's IT department. 

3. Coronavirus Update

3.1 Return to Play Update/Modifications - Dr. Curry noted that he received a call regarding allowing Students who chose Full Remote Learning as their preferred method in the Blended Model. Initially, this was not an option in the Blended Learning Plan. Dr. Curry noted that several area districts had the same policy and since a change in guidance from the State have changed their policy to allow such students the ability to compete. 

4. CARES Act Update - 

5. District Planning Update

5.1 Middle School Roof - Dr. Curry mentioned that the MS roof is still leaking and that he hoped a roof repair could be an action item in September. 

6. Return-to-School Plan Discussion -

6.1 Update on Governor Pritzker's Mask Initiative – Dr. Curry informed the Board of the new $5 million dollar mask campaign throughout the State. 

6.2 Discussion of Current and Future School Plans - Dr. Curry noted that a Board member had visited the office and asked that a discussion regarding the current Blended Plan and other options be placed on the agenda for this month. Vice President Quinn, began the discussion.

7. A motion was made by Mr. Serven and seconded by Mr. Quinn to go into Executive Session at 8:02 p.m. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Craver, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

8. A motion was made by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Hess to Return to Open Session at 9:29 p.m. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Craver, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

9. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mrs. Terwilliger to go into Executive Session at 9:30 p.m. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Craver, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

10. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mrs. Terwilliger to Return to Open Session at 9:49 p.m. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Craver, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

11. A motion was made by Mr. Craver and seconded by Mrs. Terwilliger to Approve a 3 Year Contract Extension for Superintendent Curry. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, nay; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Craver, yea; and Brooks, nay. Motion passed.

12. A motion was made by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Hess to Approve the Thirty Day Placement of the Tentative FY21 Budget for Public Display and Set the Budget Hearing for 6:45 p.m. on September 16, 2020. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Craver, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

13. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mrs. Terwilliger to Approve a move to a Six Week Full Remote School Plan. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, nay; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Craver, nay; and Brooks, nay. Motion passed.

14. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Hess to Approve the Modification of the Return to Play Plan allowing all Remote Students to Participate in Practices and Contests. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, nay; Craver, nay; and Brooks, nay. Motion passed

15. A motion was made by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Quinn to Approve the August Personnel Report. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Craver, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed

16. A motion was made by Mr. Craver and seconded by Mr. Hess to Adjourn at 9:55 p.m. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Craver, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

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