Norris City Omaha Enfield Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met February 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District #3 of White, Hamilton and Gallatin Counties, Illinois, was called to order by Paul Black at 7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. All members had been previously notified and those answering roll call were: Matt McArthy, Karen Weiss, Lincoln Hobbs, Bart Henson, Scott Riggs, and Paul Black. Also attending were David Flechs, Matt Vollman, Todd Haley and Carla Carter. Joe Lane was absent.
Bart Henson made the motion to accept the minutes as presented. Paul Black seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
The bills were approved on a motion by Karen Weiss and second by Scott Riggs. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Karen Weiss, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Scott Riggs, Aye; Bart Henson, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
During the Trustees Report, Mr. Vollman updated the Board that the District is still seeing no money for transportation or special education for FY17 from the State.
Joe Lane entered the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
The Booth Trust report was approved on a motion by Scott Riggs and a second by Karen Weiss. The balance is $92,328.58. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Karen Weiss, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Scott Riggs, Aye; Bart Henson, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
The annual report from Conger & Elliott Law was reviewed and approved on a motion by Scott Riggs. Joe Lane seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Karen Weiss, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Scott Riggs, Aye; Bart Henson, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Attendance at the high school for January was 92%. Mr. Haley congratulated Mr. Austin and the band on their successful fundraiser selling mattresses. They raised almost $7,000 and will be hosting this fundraiser again in January 2018. The school held a blood drive on February 2nd and it had a great turn out. Senior night will be during the Homecoming game this Friday and the Homecoming dance will be Saturday evening. Also, NCOE will be hosting the sectionals.
Mr. Flechs reported attendance at NCO as 94.9% and predicts February’s to be lower due to illnesses. On January 27th NCO was honored for 20 years of participation in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for the Heart Program. Mrs. Sherry Kingston was awarded a plaque for her many years of service to the American Heart Association. He also reported that the volleyball team is currently undefeated and that the jr. high basketball team ended a great season with a 20-5 record.
Mrs. Carter stated that attendance was 93% at Booth in January. Booth will be having their spring book fair February 27. Also the Booth Bookies book club will be going on a field trip March 10th to visit a local daycare and retirement center and they will be participating in a read-a-thon to raise money for the White County Relay for Life. The Enfield PTO will be having Bingo on March 10 and will also be holding a raffle for Cardinals tickets to help raise money for the end of the year trip.
A motion was made by Matt McArthy to let bids for mowing. Lincoln Hobbs seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
Joe Lane made the motion and Bart Henson seconded to approve the second reading of the updated Board policies: 1:20-AP; 2:30; 2:120; 2:125; 2:125-E1; 2:125-E2; 2:125-E3; 2:200; 2:200-AP; 2:200; 2:200-E1; 2:220-E2; 2:220-E4; 2:220-E5; 2:220-E6; 2:220-E7; 2:220-E8; 2:250; 2:250-AP1; 2:250-AP2; 2:250-E2; 3:40; 3:50; 4:10; 4:55; 4:60; 4:60-AP1; 4:60-AP3; 4:80; 4:80-AP; 4:110; 4:130; 4:150; 4:170; 4:170-AP5; 4:175; 4:175-AP1; 5:10; 5:30; 5:30-AP2; 5:60; 5:60-E1; 5:60-E2; 5:100; 5:125; 5:185; 5:190; 5:190-E1; 5:190-E2; 5:190-E3; 5:250; 5:250-AP; 5:260; 5:280; 5:330; 6:15; 6:50; 6:60; 6:140; 6:140-AP; 6:145; 6:160; 6:170; 6:170-AP1; 6:170-AP1, E1; 6:170-AP1, E2; 6:170-AP2, E1; 3:310; 6:340; 7:15; 7:30; 7:50; 7:60; 7:60-AP1; 7:60-AP2; 7:60-AP2, E1; 7:60-AP2, E2; 7:60-AP2, E3; 7:70; 7:190; 7:250; 7:260; 7:270; 7:270-AP1; 7:305; 7:305-AP; 7:310; 7:310-AP; 7:315; 7:340; 7:340-AP1; 7:340-AP1, E1; 7:340-AP1, E3; 7:340-AP1, E4; 8:30; 8:70; 8:95-AP; and 8:100. A unanimous vote followed.
Matt McArthy presented an update on the Booth Trust Lease. He provided maps and information to the Board on property and minerals currently owned by the Booth Trust. Also, he gave some insight as to what might be developed in the future. This was very informative for the Board.
Joe Lane made the motion and Bart Henson seconded to enter closed session at 8:08 p.m. to discuss several personnel items. A unanimous vote followed. The Board returned to open session at 9:14 p.m. on a motion by Joe Lane and second by Bart Henson. A unanimous vote followed.
Karen Weiss made the motion to accept the resignation of Melvin E. Hoskins as NCO custodian. Bart Henson seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. on a motion by Scott Riggs and second by Karen Weiss. A unanimous vote followed.
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