Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board of Education Met March 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Jones called the Retreat Meeting of the Board of Education to order at 8:30 a.m. Members present included: Nicole Jones, Elsa Payne, Jason Leffelman, Rory White, Nichole Stenzel and Katie Pratt. Also present: Joshua Nichols, Joyce Schamberger, Janet Crownhart, Andrew Full, Katie Bulfer and Amanda Powers.
Elizabeth Hennessey from Raymond James joined the meeting virtually and presented and discussed financial projections.
Joyce Schamberger, Andrew Full, Katie Bulfer and Janet Crownhart focused their presentation on COVID, its effects on our students, remote learning and the plan to help recover learning loss. Other topics included Social Emotional Learning, RtI, invitation only summer school programs, and student success plans. Katie Bulfer addressed discipline issues at both the junior high and high school. The number of referrals and disciplinary action needed drastically decreased during the school year. Janet Crownhart addressed changes for the high school including incorporating the endorsement program through which improves a student’s college and career readiness. The board discussed at length the feasibility of adding a math interventionist at Central, the status of instructional coaches and professional development for teachers and staff.
Break at 11:00 a.m. Reconvened at 11:10 a.m. Joyce Schamberger, Janet Crownhart, Andrew Full and Katie Bulfer left the meeting.
Superintendent Nichols reviewed the technology powerpoint sent by Bill Spakowski (Dyopath). Andrew Thier has been added as an additional technician. One hundred ten student chromebooks and 45 staff chromebooks have been replaced. Other topics: network upgrade, cybersecurity framework and preparation.
Superintendent Nichols shared a report from athletic director, George Schwamberger. Mr. Schwamberger has worked through many challenges to meet guidelines and offer sports to our students. The Hudl camera was well worth the investment and a unit for the football field is being considered. Currently, Andrew Full is working to get the junior high into a sports conference.
Superintendent Nichols presented the Operations & Maintenance report which included recommendations for building repairs and maintenance, and summer help recommendations. He also updated the board on the building project progress. Heating costs for the project topped $100,000.00.
Superintendent Nichols presented the Transportation report as prepared by Al Quest. The bus fleet is in good shape because of the leases. The shortage of bus drivers continues to be a concern. Five bus drivers are needed. Discussion continued about signing bonus, finding fees, retention bonus and guaranteeing a four-hour day. The board also discussed hiring an assistant transportation director.
Superintendent Nichols shared his state of the district presentation, which included student enrollment projections, fund balance review, state testing trends and future plans regarding buildings, finances, student engagement and education quality. He mentioned a possible building investment from the Amboy Education Foundation - a pavilion at Central, funding for summer school/interventions and bringing the early childhood preschool back to Amboy through a partnership with Ashton Franklin Center.
Lastly, the board directed Superintendent Nichols to pursue hiring a math interventionist for Central.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by White to adjourn the meeting at 12:36 p.m. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
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