Norris City Omaha Enfield Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met January 18.
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 Joe Lane at 7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. All members had been previously notified and those answering roll call were: Matt McArthy, Karen Weiss, Lincoln Hobbs, Scott Riggs, Bart Henson, Joe Lane, and Paul Black. Also attending were Matt Vollman, Todd Haley and Carla Carter.
Scott Riggs made the motion to accept the minutes as presented. Bart Henson seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
The bills were approved on a motion by Scott Riggs and a second by Karen Weiss. 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.
Superintendent Matt Vollman told the Board that the district had received a transportation payment and Special Education payment at the end of December for 2016. At the present time General State Aid is still being received and hopes this will continue. To date the state owed $144,112 in transportation funds to the district.
Mr. Haley reported attendance at 93% for the high school. He announced Homecoming would be in February with the game on the 17th and the dance the 18th. The GEC basketball tournament is next week at SIC.
Attendance was 93% for Booth in December. Mrs. Carter stated that student enrollment is up from 114 students to 131 students in comparison to this time last year. She reported to the Board that the new teachers at Booth, Katy Naas and Allison Edwards, were doing an excellent job and a good fit for the school. The FFA Alumni Auction is Saturday night at Booth with 300 tickets sold to date.
The Booth Trust report was approved on a motion by Scott Riggs and seconded by Karen Weiss. The balance is $117,836.63. 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.
Mr. Vollman discussed with the Board that since the teacher in-service day on January 13 was a snow day that it would be rescheduled for February 17th with early student dismissal that day. He explained the need for a new math curriculum district wide and that the teachers and staff would be revisiting their previous choice.
Lincoln Hobbs made the motion to approve Dr. Cliff Karnes to continue as sponsor for the Senior Trip. Karen Weiss seconded the motion. A unanimous vote followed.
One gasoline/diesel bid was received. The Board approved the firm bid from Wabash Valley Service of $2.03 for gasoline and $2.15 for diesel from February 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018. Motion was made by Joe Lane and seconded by Scott Riggs. 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.
Bart Henson made the motion and Matt McArthy seconded to approve the transfer of $72,491.10 from the working cash fund to the transportation fund to allow for payment of the bus lease. Motion was made by Joe Lane and seconded by Scott Riggs. 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 Board held the first reading of the following 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. The second reading will be held at the February 2017 meeting.
Scott Riggs made the motion to accept the resignation from Angel Maloney. Karen Weiss seconded the motion. A unanimous vote followed.
Scott Riggs made the motion to accept the resignation from Jackie Ramsey. Joe Lane seconded the motion. A unanimous vote followed.
Paul Black made the motion to hire Cecily Attebery as a personal aide at Booth and was seconded by Karen Weiss. 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.
Mr. Vollman addressed the Board about Valissa Sutton completing the school year as a sub for the Jr. High Science Class and paying her first year teacher’s salary after her 10th day of service. The Board verbally agreed.
Mr. Vollman advised the Board that although the position has been posted since May 2016 there has been no interest in the NCOE baseball coaching position. Scott Riggs discussed with the Board that he was willing to volunteer to coach the team this season. Bart Henson made the motion and Joe Lane seconded to allow Scott Riggs to volunteer his time to coach the high school baseball team. 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 Board agreed at this time to allow Mr. Vollman to post for the NCO grade school principal position.
The Board met into closed session at 8:14 p.m. on a motion by Joe Lane and seconded by Matt McArthy to discuss student discipline. A unanimous vote followed. The Board returned to open session at 8:26 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. on a motion by Karen Weiss and seconded by Lincoln Hobbs. A unanimous vote followed.
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