Galesburg Reporter

Abingdon-Avon Community Unit No. 276 Board of Education met Oct. 14.

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 called to order at 7:03 p.m. with Brooks presiding. The following members were present: Serven, Mason, Quinn, Craver, and Brooks. Mrs. Terwilliger and Mr. Hess were absent. 

1.1 Public Comment: The following community member signed up to speak to the Board of Education: Kyle Thurman: Commended Dr. Curry, administrators and teachers for working incredibly hard. He notices a difference in his kids doing better and heading in the right direction. He encouraged the BOE to aim for a full day. 

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

3. A motion was made by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Quinn to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call: Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Quinn, 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 Dr. Curry provided updated data as of the Board Meeting. Overall Fund balance numbers are very strong.

2. Recognitions and Congratulations - Dr. Curry recognized the efforts of the staff as they embarked on a very rushed return-to-school decision. They have made the adjustment to in-person learning like true professionals. He noted that the principals have been working non-stop preparing and implementing plans for their building's return to in-person learning. He added that October is Principal's Month, and encouraged individuals to seek out and thank the principals. Finally, he noted the efforts of Darla Admire and her team in assisting Bushnell-Prairie City Schools in preparing lunches during their current shutdown.

3. Coronavirus Update - Dr. Curry noted that since the last Board meeting, the district has added ( 4) additional positive staff members, (5) additional positive students, with (37) students quarantined, (5) staff quarantined, (22) students who are excluded with symptoms and (11) siblings are excluded. Dr. Curry also discussed the timing of positive cases and predicted closure time. He noted that contact tracing can take multiple days. If a closure is deemed necessary, the probable timeframe would be for 2 days to give the Health Department 48 hour to contact trace. The Board did not object.

3.1 Positive COVID-19/Close Contact Quarantine Cases In-District - see above

4. CARES Act Update - Dr. Curry noted recent purchases of $6500 in sneeze guards/desk barriers, $3,500 in floor signage, $Boo on floor tape, $3,500 on infrared thermometers. 

5. District Planning Update - Dr. Curry advised the Board to consider the necessary repairs and upgrades at AES and AAMS. The Board requested for Dr. Curry to invite the district's architectural.firm to the next Board meeting.

5.1 Middle School Roof - Potential cost estimates: $153,000-358,000

5.2 AES Parking Lot Proposal - Potential cost range is $115,000-$200,000

7. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Mason to enter into Executive Session at 7:31 p.m. Roll call: Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Quinn, yea; Craver, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

8. A motion was made by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Craver to Return to Open Session at 8:00 p.m. Roll call: Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Quinn, yea; Craver, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

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

10. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Mason to Approve the Sabbatical leave Request: Nicole Vick. Roll call: Serven, nay; Mason, nay; Quinn, nay; Craver, nay; and Brooks, nay. Motion failed.

11. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Mason to Adjourn at 8:03 p.m. Roll call: Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Quinn, yea; Craver, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

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