Galesburg Reporter

Abingdon-Avon Community Unified School District 276 Board of Education met July 8.

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 July 8, 2020. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Brooks presiding. The following members were present: Serven, Craver, Quinn, and Brooks. Mrs. Terwilliger and Mr. Hess virtually joined the meeting at 7:04 p.m.

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

3. A motion was made by Mr. Serven and seconded by Mr. Quinn to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call: Serven, yea; Craver, yea; Quinn, 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 - Dr. Curry noted an overall fund balance of $13,478,055 and an Education Fund Balance of $8,746,137 

2. Recognitions and Congratulations - Dr. Curry noted that HS science teacher Nicole Vick was part of a team that received publication in NSTA for an article on topography. The article included a topographical exercise that used data related to Avon, IL. The article can be found here: https://www.nsta.org/lesson-plan/how-can maps-help-us. Dr. Curry also thanked the Coaches for their patience and cooperation throughout this IHSA roller coaster. 

3. Coronavirus Update

3.1 Staff Data – Dr. Curry noted the data received from an all-staff survey. 

3.2 Parent Data - Dr. Curry noted the data received from a parent survey. He noted that there were over 390 responses that covered approximately 70% of our students. The key takeaway is the fact that 36% of respondents said they will not send their students back to in-person instruction with current mandates and/or COVID related concerns. 

3.3 Return to Play Update – Mr. Weedman updated the Board on the IHSA Return to-Play flip flop from their last phase. 

4. CARES Act Update - Dr. Curry noted that the ordered products are coming in on regular basis. 

5. District Planning Update

5.1 Middle School Roof - Dr. Curry noted that one proposal to repair the MS roof would cost upwards of $350,000. Another option would cost approximately $160,000.

5.2 AES Parking Lot - Dr. Curry noted that the proposal from Klingner in the Action items section of the agenda would get the ball rolling on a much needed upgrade to the AES parking lot. 

5.3 Door Update - Dr. Curry noted the doors for AES were on order and the door quote for the PreK classrooms at Hedding were due soon. 

5.4 Amp Quote for Additional HVAC at AAMS - Dr. Curry noted that he misunderstanding between the Maintenance Director and AMP Electrical. The previous month's either or option was not an either or option, but both new units were necessary in order to cool the server room year round and provide AC and Heat to the main office, counselor's office, and the teacher workroom. 

6. LP Gas Contract - Dr. Curry noted that we have consistently worked with West Central FS. 

7. Calendar Updates - Dr. Curry noted the Election Day holiday is now official and that the end of the school will be pushed back one day. Additionally, he mentioned the idea of pushing back the start of school to the 19th at the earliest. His rationale was based on changing guidance and a desire to start closer to the same time as our neighbors. 

8. Non-Bargaining Unit Employee Wage Increases for 20-21 - Dr. Curry noted the need to get these employees taken care of as we have now entered into FY 21. 

9. District Consolidated Plan - Dr. Curry noted the Board must approve the District Consolidated Plan before ISBE will authorize any spending in our other grants. 

10. Bids for Fuel and Milk - Dr. Curry noted that Herr Oil and Prairie Farms were the two low bidders. 

11. Return-to-School Plan - Dr. Curry shared 4 plans with the Board. With each plan he detailed the pros and cons. He noted what was necessary to make each plan work. Additionally he noted the barriers to each plan and the level difficulty to implement each. The plans included: 1.) Full Remote. 2.) PreK-7th in-person and 8 12 Remote. 3.) Blended model where 1/2 the students will be in person 2 days per week and remote two days per week. And the other half will come in on opposite days. 4.) All-in spread-out across the district and additional remote sites. Dr. Curry noted that the logistics for all of these are tricky. The most difficult to implement will be option 4, then option 3, option 2 and option 1. 

12. Solar Project - Dr. Curry noted the Keystone is looking for an answer on Plan C.

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

8. A motion was made by Mr. Serven and seconded by Mr. Quinn to Approve the District Consolidated Plan. Roll call: Serven, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

9. A motion was made by Mr. Craver and seconded by Mrs. Terwilliger to Approve the Firm Fuel Bid as presented by Herr Petroleum. Roll call: Serven, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

10. A motion was made by Mr. Craver and seconded by Mr. Hess to Approve the Milk Bid as Presented by Prairie Farms. Roll call: Serven, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Hess, yea and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

11. A motion was made by Mr. Serven and seconded by Mr. Quinn to Approve Klingner AES Parking Lot Proposal as Presented. Roll call: Serven, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

12. A motion was made by Mr. Craver and seconded by Mr. Quinn to Approve AMP Electrical Quote for HVAC at AAMS Main Office as Presented. Roll call: Serven, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

13. No Motion was made to Approve the Most Current Solar Array Layout.

14. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Serven to Adjourn at 8:47 p.m. Roll call: Serven, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Craver, yea; Quinn, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

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