Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District #3 Board of Education met Oct. 20.
Here are 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 District office. All members had been previously notified and those answering roll call were: Lincoln Hobbs, Heath Rush, Mike Hite, Joe Lane, and Paul Black. Frank Graves was absent. Also attending were Matthew Vollman, Carla Carter, and David Reavis. Joe Lane made the motion to accept the minutes as presented, and Lincoln Hobbs seconded.
A unanimous vote followed.
Matt McArthy entered the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Joe Lane made the motion to approve the bills for the month as presented and Lincoln Hobbs seconded. Roll Call Vote: Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Mr. Reavis and Mrs. Carter both presented updates on their buildings during principal reports. All buildings have been working hard through the first quarter with parent teacher conferences coming up and all teachers will be attending the Mt. Vernon Conference on October 29th.
The Booth Trust report showed a balance of $22,970.14. Joe Lane made the motion to accept the report as presented and Heath Rush seconded. Roll Call Vote: Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Mr. Vollman presented the board with the annual audit report prepared by C.J. Schlosser & Company explaining that the district was in great financial condition at the conclusion of the FY2021. The Annual Financial Report will be submitted to the Regional Office of Education and to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Lincoln Hobbs made the motion and Joe Lane seconded to allow winter walkers into the High School gym between 6:00-7:30 a.m. A unanimous vote followed.
Mr. Vollman presented the board with electric renewal rates and options as electric rates are increasing and the district's electrical rate renewal ends January 31, 2022. Mr. Vollman solicited pricing early to get ahead of the rate increases and requested multiple electrical providers with multiple term options. Mr. Vollman recommended the district renew with Homefield Energy through Affordable Gas and Electric (AGE) for a a four year term at a rate of $0.06086 kWh rate. Joe Lane made the motion to accept the proposal and Matt McArthy seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
The Board entered executive session to discuss personnel at 7:39 pm on a motion by Joe Lane and seconded by Mike Hite. A unanimous vote followed.
The Board returned to open session at 7:49 pm on a motion by Lincoln Hobbs and a second by Joe Lane. A unanimous vote followed.
Joe Lane made the motion to accept the resignation of Scot Weiss as custodian at Booth. Seconded by Heath Rush. A unanimous vote followed.
Joe Lane the motion to employ Tammy Musgraves, NCO aide; Mark Wheeler custodian at Booth. A unanimous vote followed.
The board wanted to make a special recognition to Mrs. Humphrey for her work on the drama presentation of "Murder at the Old Farmstead” and Mr. Neff for his hard work during the marching season.
The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. on a motion by Joe Lane and seconded by Mike Hite. A unanimous vote followed.
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