Ashton Franklin Center Community Unit School District 275 Board of Education met July 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting was brought to order by President, Chad Murphy at 7:00pm in the JHHS Library. Members present were: Mark, Jenny, Jackie, Tim, Chad & Tiffany. Admin present: Mr. Zick.
Motion was made by Mark, seconded by Tim to accept Consent Agenda items A-l as presented. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Liaison Reports Technology: Skyward ready for online registration, all district computers updated to Windows10. FFA Alumni: FFA acreage has been planted. Athletic Boosters: Continuing preparations for fall fundraiser.
Recognition of Registered Visitors - None.
Superintendent's Report
Financial, WACC and OCEC: As submitted.
Summer/New Construction Update: Minor set-back on new gym, hoping to be put into use by Sept. 16th. Mrs. Gittleson has made arrangements to utilize the Mills and Petrie gym until construction is complete. Renovation of MS/HS science rooms is on track. Mr. Harvey and summer staff are working diligently to have HS/MS cleaning and preparations complete by the start of school year.
Middle School Update: All closing paperwork has been completed. Transfer of payment to the District, and building keys to the buyer, to be complete within the following week. Starting Right Workshop: The board will submit three goals for District #275 to Mr. Zick by July 22nd, Laura Martinez, with the IASB, will be scheduled to meet with the Board to assist them with updating the District's strategic plan.
Sports Field Architect Drawings: The board was presented with some options to address lack of locker rooms at football field due to sale of MS building. One option includes an addition to concession/restroom facility at football field. The other options were for renovating baseball/softball fields at MS/HS to include football and track fields. The Board has requested estimates for some of these options.
7:42pm: Amy entered meeting.
Principals' Reports – None
Old Business - None
New Business
Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes: Motion made by Tim, seconded by Mark to keep closed 4/22/19 and approve destruction of audio verbatim recordings as presented. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Motion made by Jackie, seconded by Mark to approve Republic Services three-year bid for garbage disposal. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Motion made by Mark, seconded by Tim to approve AFC joining the Amboy wrestling cooperative as presented. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Motion made by Mark, seconded by Tim to approve the hiring as presented of the following individuals:
Christine Wolf: HS Sophomore Volleyball Coach
Brad Winterland: HS Head Football Coach
Ken Scott, Austin Donoho: HS Football Assistant Coaches
Claude Ainsworth, Blake Armstrong, Garret Drew: HS Volunteer Football Asst. Coaches
Jim Lyles: 8th Grade Volleyball Coach
Mike Messer: 7/8th Grade Head Football Coach
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Motion was made by Mark, seconded by Tim to adjourn the meeting at 8:25pm. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
http://www.afcschools.net/sites/default/files/BoardMin071519.pdf
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