Galesburg Reporter

Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276 Board of Education met Sept. 22.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1 The regular meeting of the Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 Board of Education was called to order at 7:02 p.m. with Serven presiding. The following members were present: Quinn, Thurman, Craver, Serven, and Brooks.

2 Public Comment - Scheduled Visitors -

3 Additions/Deletions to the Agenda -

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

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

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

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

7.1 Financial Update

- 7.1 School Finance Refresher – Dr. Curry noted that copies of his earlier presentation on School Finance were available at the meeting. Dr. Curry also asked the Board if there were any questions regarding the proposed FY22 budget.

7.2 Recognitions and Congratulations – Dr. Curry thanked the IT team for their efforts earlier in the week when the internet fiber cable was accidentally cut by Data crews. The team was involved through the night to ensure that the problem was fixed - data was restored to Hedding at 5:00 AM. Dr. Curry thanked the Admin Team and Nurses for sticking it out during exhausting times. He commended them for their strength in a situation where they have been subjected to less-than-pleasant phone and in-person conversations with frustrated callers and visitors. He thanked the Union Leadership for their support through this incredibly challenging and ever-changing time we are experiencing in-district and across the State and Country.

7.3 Coronavirus Update - Dr. Curry presented exclusion data for both students and staff. 

7.4 District Facilities Planning

7.4.1 Pre-K Addition – Dr. Curry noted the building was nearly enclosed and brickwork has started. He also noted a change in the parking procedures in the Prek circle.

7.4.2 High School Secure Entrance - Dr. Curry noted the progress to date and offered a tour to anyone at the meeting.

7.4.3 AES Parking Lot

7.4.4 AAMS Roof Update

7.4.5 Track Update

7.4.6 Modular at Hedding Grade School

7.4.6.1 Card Reader Access - Dr. Curry noted that readers have been installed and access to HGS and Modular is smoother.

7.4.6.2 Covered Walkway - Dr. Curry noted that this would be a benefit to students and staff.

7.4.7 Preliminary Avon Additions

7.4.8 Preliminary Hedding Cafenasium

7.4.9 Structural Evaluation Reports for vacated AAMS Building and Hedding

7.5 Grade School - Dr. Curry noted the reports that were requested by members of the Audience over the past few months have been completed. He shared the full report with Board and made copies available to the visitors. He presented a summary of the report findings for both Hedding

7.6 Grade School and the old Avon High School building. Student and Staff Attendance at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis – October 27-30 – Mr. Weedman requested approval for the FFA to attend the National Conference.

7.7 AATA Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024 Quote from Illini Supply for Library and Teacher Breakroom Furnishings – Dr. Curry noted that new furniture for the breakroom and the library circulation desk and the older shelves that were located on the library floor fell apart.

7.8 New Abingdon-Avon High School Office Furnishings – New spaces need new furnishings and with the lag in production time – now is the time to purchase.

7.9 Treker Transportation Rider Management Program – Dr. Curry discussed the rider management software program with the Board.

7.10 Quarantine Orders/ISBE Exclusion Authority/Executive Order 2021-24 - Dr. Curry led a discussion on the recent Executive Order 2021-24 that came out mandating the exclusion of all close contacts for 14 days unless shorted by the Health Department. This order effectively mandates the exclusion of the students with or without quarantine instructions. The exclusion now happens first (and is required) and the Health Department's role is secondary. Court Orders have no effect on the exclusion.

8. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Craver to go into Executive Session at 8:08 p.m. Roll call: Serven, yea; Brooks, yea; Quinn, yea; Thurman, yea; and Craver, yea. Motion passed.

9. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Serven to return to Open Session at 8:48 p.m. Roll call: Craver, yea; Serven, yea Brooks, yea; Quinn, yea; and Thurman, yea. Motion passed.

10. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Craver to approve the Amended September 2021 Personnel Report. Roll call: Thurman, yea; Craver, yea; Serven, yea; Brooks, yea; and Quinn, yea. Motion passed.

11. A motion was made by Mr. Thurman and seconded by Mr. Craver to approve the Student and Staff Attendance at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis – October 27-30. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Thurman, yea; Craver, yea; Serven, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

12. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Thurman to approve the AATA Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024. Roll call: Brooks, yea; Quinn, yea; Thurman, yea; Craver, yea; and Serven, yea. Motion passed.

13. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Serven to approve the Quote from Illini Supply for Library and Teacher Breakroom Furnishings. Roll call: Brooks, yea; Quinn, yea; Thurman, yea; Craver, yea; and Serven, yea. Motion passed.

14. A motion was made by Mr. Craver and seconded by Mr. Thurman to approve the Treker Transportation Rider Management Program. Roll call: Serven, yea; Brooks, yea; Quinn, yea; Thurman, yea; and Craver, yea. Motion passed.

15. A motion was made by Mr. Thurman and seconded by Mr. Serven to approve the Purchase of New Abingdon-Avon High School Office Furnishings. Roll call: Craver, yea; Serven, yea Brooks, yea; Quinn, yea; and Thurman, yea. Motion passed.

16. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Serven to approve the FY 2022 School District Budget. Roll call: Thurman, yea; Craver, yea; Serven, yea; Brooks, yea; and Quinn, yea. Motion passed.

17. A motion was made by Mr. Thurman and seconded by Mr. Quinn to Adjourn at 8:56 p.m. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Thurman, yea; Craver, yea; Serven, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

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