Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District #3 Board of Education met July 14.
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 4:30 p.m. in the Superintendent's office. All members had been previously notified and those answering roll call were: Matt McArthy, Frank Graves, Lincoln Hobbs, Heath Rush, Mike Hite, Joe Lane, and Paul Black. Also attending were Matt Vollman, David Reavis, Carla Carter, Brad Wehlermann, Jessica Jackson, Crystal Taylor, Deanna Bryant, Steve Wells, and Jason Surratt.
Joe Lane made the motion to accept the minutes as presented. Mike Hite seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
Joe Lane made the motion to approve the bills for the month as presented and Frank Graves seconded. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
The visitors introduced themselves and provided public comments about the opening of the school year and mask requirements. Mr. Vollman explained that per the CDC guidelines masks are recommended but not required. The school district will be putting out an announcement tomorrow stating masks will be optional. The schools will continue to social distance as much as possible and continue with the deep cleaning, sanitizing, and handwashing. Also, remote learning will be provided only with a doctor's note or in cases of quarantine. It will be an online learning program. The school day will resume from 8:00 to 3:10. The goal is to have the school year be as normal as possible.
Deanna Bryant, Crystal Taylor, and Jason Surratt left the meeting.
The Booth Trust report and bills were approved on a motion by Joe Lane and seconded by Heath Rush. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried. The balance of the Trust is $39,197.69.
During the principal reports, all administrators reported that summer maintenance was on schedule and curriculum supplies have been ordered for the start of the school year.
Matt McArthy made the motion to accept the resolution declaring the intention to issue $2,800,000 Working Cash Bonds of Community Unit School District Number3, White, Hamilton, and Gallatin Counties, Illinois, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of said School District, and directing that notice of such intention be published in the matter provided by law. Lincoln Hobbs seconded. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried. A copy of that resolution follows these minutes.
The cafeteria report for 2020-2021 showed a loss of $36,549.29. A total of 82,757 meals were served in the district. The report was approved on a motion from Joe Lane and a second from Lincoln Hobbs. A unanimous vote followed.
Due to the pandemic, the school district will participate in the USDA's Summer Service Option and all students in the district will receive free lunch and breakfast for the 21-22 school year. However, the state suggests setting cafeteria prices as they would be during a normal year.
Mr. Vollman recommended raising the student lunch price from $2.75 to $2.95. Breakfast will remain at $1.00 and adult meals at $3.00 for the district. Joe Lane made the motion and Frank Graves seconded. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Mr. Vollman recommended that the district waive all consumable fees for the 21-22 school year. This includes book rental and student/lab fees. He felt the district is in good financial standing and has received grant money due to the pandemic and this is a way of giving back to families.
Lincoln Hobbs made the motion to waive consumable fees for the 21-22 school year and Matt McArthy seconded. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
The board discussed lowering the athletic event fees for the 21-22 school year. Lincoln Hobbs made the motion to set the athletic fees for $1.00 for students/senior citizens and $2.00 for adult admissions for both jr, high and high school games. Matt McArthy seconded. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Joe Lane made the motion for the renewal of the school treasurer's bond. Seconded by Mike Hite. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye.
The Board held the first reading of the policy updates issue #107. No action was taken.
The Board held the first reading of the Curriculum Objection Form. No action was taken.
The Board moved into executive session at 5:35 pm on a motion by Joe Lane and second by Matt McArthy to discuss personnel concerns and destruction of executive session audio tapes. The Board returned to open session at 5:50 pm on a motion by Joe Lane and a second by Matt McArthy.
Joe Lane made the motion to employ Crystal Nolan as Title I teacher at Booth. Seconded by Lincoln Hobbs. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye.
Joe Lane made the motion to employ Kevin Lewis as jr. high softball assistant coach. Mike Hite seconded. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye.
Joe Lane made the motion to accept the retirement letter from Angie Colbert effective June 30, 2022. Matt McArthy seconded. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye.
Joe Lane made the motion to allow the destruction of executive session audio tapes older than 18 months per provision of Section 2.06 of the OMA. Matt McArthy seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
The meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m. on a motion by Joe Lane and seconded by Matt McArthy. A unanimous vote followed.
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