Ashton Franklin Center Community Unit School District 275 Board of Education met Aug. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The AFC Board of Education met in regular session on August 19, 2019. The meeting was brought to order by President, Chad Murphy at 7:00pm in the JHHS Library. Members present were: Amy, Mark, Jenny, Jackie, Tim, Chad & Tiffany. Admin present: Mr. Zick.
Motion was made by Tim, seconded by Jenny to accept Consent Agenda items A-E as presented. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Liaison Reports
Ogle County Ed Co-op: Jackie will fill-in for Amy at meeting.
Technology: Wi-Fi access points have been updated, School registration went well, & Additional security cameras have been added at the ES.
FFA Alumni: 9/13 – ES program, 12/4 – Blue & Gold Night at AFC HS.
FFA Report: Mrs. Viall reported a handful of FFA students attended the Leadership Conference in Washington & FFA camp. A Greenhand Night is being planned to explain FFA to new members & their parents.
PTC: First meeting of the year on 8/27. Preparations for Family Night underway.
Athletic Boosters: Continuing preparations for fall fundraiser.
Recognition of Registered Visitors – Alan Molby, IASB representative, presented the Superintendant Search services provided through IASB.
Superintendent’s Report
Financial, WACC and OCEC: As submitted.
Tri-Conference Update: Hotel assignment is complete.
Construction Update: ROE will be coming through to approve newly constructed & renovated areas for student occupancy. Completion date for new gym has been pushed back due to flooring company issue.
Board Training: The board will meet with Laura Martinez, with the IASB, in September. Board Members will be contacted with a meeting date.
Grounds & Facilities: Jr/Sr HS grounds have been cleaned up, with new landscaping to be planted in the Fall. Tennis court surface will be removed & replaced with seed grass. Railroad ties have been removed from ES playground for safety purposes & additional pebble added. Window blind ordering & installation is later than expected.
Pearson Data Breach: AFC was contacted by Pearson & told their initial investigation shows that only names of our students were obtained in breach.
Principals’ Reports – as submitted.
Old Business – None
New Business
Motion made by Tim, seconded by Amy to schedule the public hearing for the FY20 Budget for September 16, 2019 at 6:45pm. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Motion was made by Mark, seconded by Tim to approve the Alternative Programs Resolution between AFC School District and Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education as presented. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Motion made by Mark, seconded by Jackie to approve the Cooperative Agreement between AFC School District and Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education as presented. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Motion was made by Tim, seconded by Mark to approve IASB to conduct the District’s Superintendant search as presented. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Motion made by Tim, seconded by Mark to recommend allocation of Lease Fund Revenue towards payment of copier lease and bus lease as presented. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Motion made by Tim, seconded by Mark to approve the resignation of Angie Waters & hiring of the following individuals:
Paige Hilliker: Jr/Sr HS Teachers’ Aide Andrea Mullins: ES Kitchen Aide/Custodian Megan Boos: ES Teachers’ Aide
Bret Gittleson: HS Asst. Volleyball Coach Tyler Stacey: MS Asst. Football Coach Denise Coffman: 7th Grade Volleyball Coach Donna Smith: 6th Grade Volleyball Coach
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Motion was made by Amy, seconded by Jackie to adjourn the meeting at 9:06pm. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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