Galesburg Reporter

Abingdon-Avon Community Unified School District 276 Board of Education met Sept. 16.

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 Community Unified School District 276 Board of Education was called to order at 7:01 p.m. with Brooks presiding. The following members were present: Mason, Brooks, Hess, Quinn, Terwilliger, Craver, and Serven.

1.5 Public Comment: The following community members signed up to speak to the Board of Education: Kyle Thurman, Steve Franklin, Michael O. Anderson, Amanda Powell, David Ward, Taylor Siedel, Cassie Popken, Nate Popken, Adam Schmalshof, Missy Roberts, and Colleen Hall. President Brooks also addressed the guests.

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

3. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Serven to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call: Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Quinn, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Craver, yea; Serven, 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 Tentative Budget Discussion – Dr. Curry asked if there were any additional questions regarding the FY 21 Budget. 

2. Recognitions and Congratulations - Dr. Curry noted that two Board Members had received their Level I Master Board Member Status: Mr. Quinn and Mr. Brooks. He also thanked the Bus Drivers, Paras, and Kitchen staff that have been working in a different capacity during remote instruction. Additionally he thanked CORE Construction for a large donation of PPE, Lastly, he thanked the Abingdon-Avon Education Foundation for their generous donation of $100/teacher. 

3. Coronavirus Update -

3.1 Positive COVID-19 Cases In-District - Dr. Curry noted that in the current Board Meeting cycle, the district has had 1 COVID-positive student and three COVID positive staff members. 

3.2 Return to Play Update Contact Days – Mr. Weedman informed the Board of the new IHSA Guidelines. 

4. CARES Act Update –

4.1 Current Purchases - Dr. Curry noted the numerous COVID related expenditures that have been expensed to the Cares Act. 

4.2 Update on Fixture Replacements - Dr. Curry noted that some of the fixtures have not arrived and others required more modification than planned. All updated touchless fixtures will be in place prior to the first day of in-person. 

5. District Planning Update

5.1 Middle School Roof - Dr. Curry noted that the time for such work has likely passed. He added that making a decision this month or next would position the district to be ready to go to bid as soon as February. 

5.2 AES Parking Lot Proposal – See above 

5.3 Borrowing Information - Dr. Curry noted that the current interest rates are good for borrowers. 

6. LP Gas Contract - Dr. Curry noted that this item is just a house cleaning topic. The LP contract with West Central FS was left out of the previous month's action items,

7. Current and Future School Plans - The Board discussed return to school options and reached consensus on an all-in option. Dr. Curry took questions from the crowd and provided the best answer available at the time of the meeting. Dr. Curry made it transparently clear that social distancing will be very difficult to provide in an all in setting. 

8. Calendar Update - Dr. Curry noted that the new tentative end of school date is May 25th for students.

9. Knox Warren Special Education Cooperative Budget Meeting Delegate – Dr. Curry asked for a Board member to attend KWSED budget meeting as a delegate on the Board of Governors. Member Mason accepted.

7. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Mason to enter into Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. Roll call: Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Quinn, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Craver, yea; Serven, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

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

9. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Serven to Approve the FY 2021 District 276 Budget. Roll call: Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Quinn, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Craver, yea; Serven, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

10. A motion was made by Mr. Hess and seconded by Mr. Craver to Approve the Modification to the 20-21 Return-to-School Plan of All-In on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with Wednesday being a Remote Learning/Cleaning Day. Roll call: Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Quinn, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Craver, yea; Serven, yea: and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

11. A motion was made by Mr. Serven and seconded by Mr. Mason to Approve the LP Contract with West-Central FS. Roll call: Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Quinn, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Craver, yea; Serven, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

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

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

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